Friday 7 February 2020

Reconquista at Partizan, Christian vignettes II

Death from disease were a constant companion of all soldiers on campaign during the 11th Century. Dysentery, cholera, typhoid fever and even plague were to be the last fatal companions of many a stout soldier. Nor could rank safeguard from such epidemics that could strike at the heart of an army.

The knight below is in his final agonising death throws as cholera takes his soul. A washer woman tries to offer him comfort whilst a priest prays, perhaps as much for for himself as he does for his companion now that cholera and dysentery have broken out in the camp!


This piece is made up of Perry Miniatures from their Crusades range and was painted up using Vallejo Model Colour paints then given a Humbrol Enamel Gloss protective coat followed by a coat of Windsor and Newton Professional Artists Spray, which gives the flattest of matt finishes.







4 comments:

  1. The shading on that monk's robe is AWESOME

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    1. Thanks AJ. To be honest it was quite easy to get that result- it's just Vallejo German Cammo Black (the really dark one) mixed with Vallejo Pale Sand in a few successive layers.

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  2. Great additions mate

    Cheers
    Matt

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    1. Thanks Matt. They were a fun distraction between the bulk of the mini's. More tomorrow :)

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