"Illustrations of early 14th century French soldiers" Topic

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Druzhina	17 May 2014 4:30 a.m. PST
John, Duke of Normandy (1332-1350) commissioned a revised edition of the Grandes Chroniques de France which was extended to the death of Louis IX (1270). It was produced in Paris and illustrated by Mahiet, Master of the Cambrai Missal. Here are selected pictures with early 14th century knights, men-at-arms and infantry: Battle of Etampes Burning of Argentan; battle of Val-es-Dunes & the surrender of a castle The Abbey of Vezelay being attacked by crossbowmen Foot soldiers and cavalry Louis IX setting out on the Seventh Crusade, 1248 Battle-scene & deaths from pestilence MIRROR SITE The Grandes Chroniques de France. British Library, Royal MS 16 G VI Druzhina 14th Century Illustrations of Costume & Soldiers
Atheling	17 May 2014 4:46 a.m. PST
Excellent sources Druzhina! Darrell. Just Add Water II Blog (Painting etc): link La Journee Blog (Hundred Years War): link Gewalthaufen Blog (Late 15th Cebtury Blog): gewalthaufen.blogspot.co.uk
Intrepide	17 May 2014 11:08 p.m. PST
Images like this always make me wonder. Were the helmets painted orange and ochre? Perhaps did that represent rust, or copper or gold leaf? Since a few of the helmets are in white metal, I figure it does signify different colors in fact.
Lewisgunner	18 May 2014 5:09 a.m. PST
I think it represents mostly the pallette available to the artist and his desire to create a lively balanced picture. Look at the king in the front centre with the colours of his surcoat, housings and ailettes.

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