Soldiers in the Gradual of King Matthias Corvinus of Hungary, 1480-1488

[Druzhina]

The Gradual of King Matthias Corvinus of Hungary, NSL Cod. Lat. 424, 1480-1488
(The Gradual is a chant or hymn in the liturgical celebration of the Eucharist.)
The scene of the Resurrection, with sleeping guards.
Pharoah's Army Drowns.
Saul's army on horseback marches out of the castle.
David's army on horseback marches out of the castle.
David sitting among his treasures at the peak of his power, with ministers, doorkeepers and exchangers at his side.
Believers in front of the Lord - social hierarchy from the Pope to a beggar.
Armoured Hungarian infantry in a castle.
Armoured Hungarian cavalry. The death of Judas.
An armoured Hungarian knight praying.
An army in prayer before battle, in the foreground: man wearing a turban.
An idolater is killed.
An armoured Hungarian with war flail.


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The Gradual of King Matthias Corvinus of Hungary, NSL Cod. Lat. 424

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Illustrations of Hungarian Costume & Soldiers

[Techno]

Wow !
Do we know if those have been 'enhanced' ?
Colours are amazing.
Cheers - Phil

[Lord Kermit of Birkenhead]

Hose - what hose ?

IanS

[Leman]

What ho!

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Dirty ho!
Brilliant find D

[Techno]

Done !!

Chairs - Phil

[Leman]

Despite this lunacy your efforts are very much appreciated Druzhina.

[nikharwood]

Those are fascinating 

[Druzhina]

Wow !
Do we know if those have been 'enhanced' ?
Colours are amazing.
Cheers - Phil

The images are all from a scholarly book and scanned for the net by the Hungarian National Library, so they are probably an accurate representation. Of course how bright things look depends on how much light you shine on them. The brightest blue may be ground Lapis Lazuli which was very expensive, but I don't think it fades.

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15th Century Illustrations of Costume & Soldiers

[Techno]

Ta, D
Cheers - Phil