Friday, January 16, 2015
Der Schenck Von Limpurg, a Swabian Minstrel
Spending time with out-of-town visitors this week, I finally managed to pick up a brush today and paint this guy up. He's another FireForge figure with a Mirliton helmet - painted up as a personality from the Codex Manesse. The script atop the illustration identifies him as a minstrel by the name of Konrad von Limpurg - apparently from Swabia.
He's an interesting study of late-13th C./early-14th C. heraldry, as his shield, horse trapper and surcoat all bear different arms or charges.
I'm not quite sure what the arms on his shield are supposed to be - possibly maces; but as the Codex has a lot of fanciful heraldry they could just as well be something like a cooking implement.
The Lego design on the horse trapper may depict a castle. The surcoat and ailette charges are believed to be stylized "A's" for amour.
Der Schenck (German for cupbearer or wine server) from the Codex:
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Another brilliant figure Dean!
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ReplyDeleteThanks, Gents!
ReplyDeleteNow there's an eye-catching piece! The design on the horse trapper is outrageously well executed :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat work! He's truly a colourfull sight.
ReplyDeleteThe link for the Codex was very interesting and not something I'd known of before. This is such a nice piece that well represents the the picture and the character. Gorgeous brushwork and freehand!
ReplyDeleteThis one is most impressive Dean, great job on the colors, and beautiful helmet!
ReplyDeleteAwesome Dean, great to see the illuminated manuscript as well to see where the inspiration came from.
ReplyDeleteFantastic paintwork Dean!
ReplyDeleteThe Codex Manesse is a source of wonder, and so is your bringing it to tridimensional life! Superb painting, congratulations - I can´t wait for next week´s visit!!! :D Cheers!
ReplyDeleteI like a colourful knight, just starting a pair for SBH but they're going to be a little less gaudy.
ReplyDeleteTop studd, Dean!
ReplyDeleteStunning work again! You set the bar higher with each release.
ReplyDeleteThat by far is the best of the knights you have done. Incredible work on the heraldry and research. Dang, I wish I still lived in Steilacoom!
ReplyDeleteThank you all so very much for your continued visits and posting such nice comments. Glad to know that I'm not the only one who really enjoys the Codex' illuminations. Warmest Regards, Dean
ReplyDeleteVery, very good paintjob! I will start follow your projects from now.Keep on blogging! :) / Peter
ReplyDeleteThanks, Peter! I've done the same with your cool blog too. Dean
DeleteMost impressive, especially that giant helmet will be sure to intimidate any challengers on the battlefield.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Soren. Yes, I suppose those huge horns with peacock feathers really was a fashion statement back then! Regards, Dean
DeleteBreathtaking work, Dean! I cannot imagine how you managed the horses coat. Or any of the rest for that matter. You've got yourself one killer collection for Lion Rampant.
ReplyDeleteThanks as always for you kind words, Monty. I may one day use these recent FireForge guys along with my old Early-HRE army for a scaled down Battle of Worringen game - someday maybe. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteReally wonderfull heraldy on this one! Also a lot of coulors!
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Peter
Fantastic brushwork once again Dean!!
ReplyDeleteTop class painting with a nice touch of history.
ReplyDeleteThanks you, Gentlemen, one and all. Appreciate the visit and nice comments! Warm regards, Dean
ReplyDeleteAnother fantastic job Dean. Do you have any pics of them all together on the table?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Simon. As a matter of fact, I was just about to take a few group shots of the six FireForge knights. Best, Dean
DeleteVery nice they look to ;)
DeleteAnother very fine figure Dean!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
The device on the Schenk von Limpurg arms is churn piston. They really ought to be Argent (silver) as Sable (Black) will conflict with the Azure (blue) background of the shield.
ReplyDeleteThe Manesse codex was originally illustrated with gold and silver leaf. The silver has oxidized into black during the centuries, and this heraldic error - depicting the pistons as black instead of silver - has been repeated again and again. In fact, anything on Manesse Codex which is represented as black and seemingly violates the heraldic tincture rules, ought to be silver.
Ah, I missed your post earlier. A wealth of much needed information you've so thoughtfully supplied. I now recall other illustrations showing now-black areas should be argent due to the change of the paint over the years. I've never heard of churn piston before either?! Warmest regards, Dean
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