Step by step of how I draft early 16th century blackwork embroidery, aka
Holbein stitch or double-running stitch, patterns from the portrait of
Jane Seymour (3rd wife of Henry VIII of England) painted by Hans Holbein
the Younger.
Hans Holbein the Younger was a European painter, just like his older
brother Ambrosius and his father, Hans the Elder. If you hear the term
'Holbein stitch', it is in reference to Hans the Younger. From his
friendship with Erasmus, he had a letter of introduction and found
himself in England to eventually become a court painter in the court of
King Henry VIII of England. Compared to other artists at the time,
Holbein painted numerous portraits with blackwork embroidery in them.
Works Cited:
- Holbein d. J., Hans. “Jane Seymour.” Kunst Historisches Museum Wien.
- Holbein d. J., Hans. “Portrait of a Noble Boy with a Marmoset.” KunstMuseum Basel.
No, this isn't related to blackwork embroidery. However, your historical reenactor experiences can still transfer to your modern resume (CV). CV stands for curriculum vitae, which is a document that summarizes a person's academic and professional history.
When listing the SCA on a standard resume or job application, it's best
to translate the experience into transferable skills that are relevant
to the job you're applying for, focusing on aspects like leadership,
project management, crafting, historical research, teamwork, and public
speaking, rather than directly mentioning SCA unless the role has a
clear connection to historical reenactment or related fields.
Focus on a skills-based approach and how experiences are relevant to the
job being applied for. Avoid using SCA terminology and instead
substitute words that do translate, such as using Treasurer instead of
Exchequer.
As an example, being Royal scribe could translate into "meeting weekly
deadlines".
Some suggested SCA Terminology translated for a Modern CV:
- Seneschal = President
- Exchequer = Treasurer
- Chronicler = Secretary
- Herald = Public Speaker
- Autocrat = Event Coordinator
Have you received a Baronial or Kingdom award? That may also be something to include on your resume, to help describe who you are and set your resume apart from the other resumes also being considered for the same job. For example, if you received a service award, you could list it on your resume as: "Regional Service Award for a volunteer non-profit educational organization".
If you wish to specifically name the historical reenactment group that you participate with on your CV, then go for it! In my own experience, that ended up being the thing that sealed the deal for me obtaining a previous job of mine. It was the beginning of July and I had requested time off in August during the job interview. When I was asked why, I mentioned that I had already paid for my pre-registration to attend Pennsic. One of the two ladies interviewing me then asked if that was related to the SCA. Yes, it is. Turns out that her sister had been active for years. This turned into an ice-breaker during the interview, helped to calm my nerves, and we were all excitedly talking after that!
