| Renaissance portraits such as The French Ambassadors, painted by Hans Holbein the Younger in 1533, often included the portrait subjects’ possessions painted in the background as a testament to his or her prosperity. Historically regarded as a time of fresh ideas and flourishing creativity in art, literature, and philosophy, the Renaissance also produced a new breed of conspicuous consumer. Old-money aristocrats and newly wealthy merchants alike spent abundantly on clothing, furnishings, and exotic collectibles, creating a thriving market for luxury goods. |
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