Primary sources, art, dress, and music · c. 1470–1600
The Landsknecht Sourcebook
A documented guide to the Landsknechte and their place in early modern Europe.
Explore Landsknecht history, Renaissance German clothing, arms and armour, and the art and music of early modern Europe. The Landsknecht Sourcebook brings together primary sources, museum collections, historical texts, woodcuts, and modern scholarship, with a focus on the period c. 1470–1600.
Use the Source Index to find documents and objects, compare Wams, Hosen, headwear, and equipment in the Dress Atlas, or browse period prints in Art & Woodcuts. The Library connects readers with books, catalogues, and practical clothing studies, while the Campaign Atlas introduces the places and conflicts explored across the collection.
Built for researchers, reenactors, costume makers, and curious readers, the Sourcebook distinguishes period evidence from modern interpretation and reconstruction. Citations and links to original records help you follow a reference, compare sources, and continue your own research.