Portuguese edged weapons of the XV century

fernando · 7th November 2010, 03:07 PM

This masterpiece is composed by a set of six panels, painted with oil and tempora on wood, by Nuno Gonçalves, in 1445.
Initialy thought to be the representation of Saint Vincent, name of which the panels were and still are called, it was recently concluded to be the symbolic funeral of Dom Fernando, the infant saint, 8th son of King Dom João I, emprisioned to death in the Moroccan city of Fez.
The weapons shown here were vital to help define the type of swords used by the Portuguese of the period.

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Matchlock · 7th November 2010, 05:07 PM

Beautiful, 'Nando,

Thank you so much!

I love historical sources of illustration.

Best,
Michl

Samik · 8th November 2010, 12:54 PM

Damn these Iberian arming swords with upturned quillons are beautiful.. we had somewhat similar pieces back here in Kingdom of Hungary as well as Southeastern Europe in general (iirc museums in Belgrade or Sarajevo host some pieces with upturned crossguards) - but I daresay these are not as magnificent as weapons coming from Portugal or Spain...

Many thanks for the pictures Fernando

7th November 2010, 03:07 PM	#1
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,641	Portuguese edged weapons of the XV century This masterpiece is composed by a set of six panels, painted with oil and tempora on wood, by Nuno Gonçalves, in 1445. Initialy thought to be the representation of Saint Vincent, name of which the panels were and still are called, it was recently concluded to be the symbolic funeral of Dom Fernando, the infant saint, 8th son of King Dom João I, emprisioned to death in the Moroccan city of Fez. The weapons shown here were vital to help define the type of swords used by the Portuguese of the period. . Attached Images Last edited by fernando; 7th November 2010 at 03:33 PM.

7th November 2010, 05:07 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Beautiful, 'Nando, Thank you so much! I love historical sources of illustration. Best, Michl

8th November 2010, 12:54 PM	#3
Samik Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Slovakia Posts: 48	Damn these Iberian arming swords with upturned quillons are beautiful.. we had somewhat similar pieces back here in Kingdom of Hungary as well as Southeastern Europe in general (iirc museums in Belgrade or Sarajevo host some pieces with upturned crossguards) - but I daresay these are not as magnificent as weapons coming from Portugal or Spain... Many thanks for the pictures Fernando