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An artistic interpretation of the Visigoths during the Islamic invasion of Spain early in the 8th century. One is a nobleman, who acts as heavy cavalry with sword, shield and spear, the other is a commoner (probably a slave class if I remember correctly) who serves as basic infantry and/or archer. The nobleman's arms and armor is an interesting mix of Roman, Frankish and Byzantine styles.

This illustration was done for Medieval Warfare Magazine, a Dutch publication. You can check it out and subscribe here >> [link]

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:iconeternalwanderer9001:
Very well done altough i dont think you had a clear slave class in Visigoth society. It was more proto feudal. You had however some kind of slavery or serfs but I dont think they were in military. Altough considering is medieval age when warfare came everyone trully was invoked to war. Is good to finaly see someone drawn how they actualy were instead of anachronistic or fantastical image.
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:iconironsides11:
Very cool work :D
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:iconljodnster:
I have absolutely fallen in love with your beautiful and depictions of medieval warfare. I am looking to commission some concept art for the fantasy novel I am getting ready to publish. The job would be character drawings with a focus on accurate arms and armor, and further down the line might also include artwork for a book trailer or even cover art for the book itself. The manuscript is getting ready for editing, but you can read the prologue at [link] if you want. If you are interested in the project or just want a free eBook please contact me at ljodnster@gmail.com.
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=GrGUnderwater Feb 25, 2013  Hobbyist Photographer
I love your gallery and those historics are by far what I love the most ! Great ! Hope to see sarmatian/parthian one day ;)
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Mood: Joy ~BlakPlague Dec 29, 2012   Filmographer
Dude I dig this :D
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~3ntin Dec 2, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
the way you draw chainmail is absolutely awesome!! how do you paint it??
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:iconfillburt:
Outstanding work; the cavalryman does remind me of the Digenes Akritas.
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:icongeremy2:
Fantastica tavola!

Bravo.

Ciao
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:iconratagar:
what did you use as a source for the info on the Gear for your historical drawings?
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:iconalbertomv:
:eyepopping: Your artwork is just amazing!! You are one of my favourites illustrators of Medieval Warfare.

I´m glad to see your plates in Ancient Warfare too.

Albertomv





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