Late Gothic Crossbows and Accouterments

fernando · 16th September 2012, 12:32 PM

A (Portuguese soldier) figure with a crossbow, Benin Kingdom, mid XVI-XVII century (British Museum).
These bronze plates depicting Portuguese figures appeared after the exploring of the Kingdom in the end XV century. Benin was already established as a center for the casting of artworks in brass.
During this period, the figures of Portuguese soldiers and traders - recognizable for their long hair, aquiline noses and European dress - begin to appear in a variety of royal works, including plaques that decorated the pillars of Oba's (King's) palace.

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16th September 2012, 12:32 PM	#11
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	A (Portuguese soldier) figure with a crossbow, Benin Kingdom, mid XVI-XVII century (British Museum). These bronze plates depicting Portuguese figures appeared after the exploring of the Kingdom in the end XV century. Benin was already established as a center for the casting of artworks in brass. During this period, the figures of Portuguese soldiers and traders - recognizable for their long hair, aquiline noses and European dress - begin to appear in a variety of royal works, including plaques that decorated the pillars of Oba's (King's) palace. . Attached Images