Posted by Boris on June 17, 2012, 1:47 pm, in reply to "Re: Men in pearls"
King Gustaf III of Sweden painted by Alexander Roslin in 1775 - note the large diamond ornament/brooch which secures the sash:
--Previous Message-- : That portrait of Henry VIII looks more like : his father than like himself. : : What a rather poignant picture of Charles I : as a teenager! It has youthful optimism, : and yet a hint of wistfulness that seems to : foreshadow his fate. Quite different from : his mature portraits. : : Men indeed have historically worn elaborate : jewels. The sociology of plainer dress : would be interesting, though western men are : still entitled to elaborate military dress : and glitter. : :