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 any 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!
from DaveD - Thats another great creation Darrell well done
Another smashing vignette Darrell :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Tamsin :)
DeleteExcellent work again Darrell. These figures I have, but yours are much nicer.
ReplyDeleteThey are great mini's Peter and were begging to be put together..... I pulled out all on my 11th Century mini's and started to put a few in groups for vignettes.... yep OCD :)
DeleteAnother expressive piece. Great painting!
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Neol. :)
DeleteAnother very well done vignette Darrel!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Cheers Christopher- appreciated
DeleteThat's one heck of a characterful vignette Darrel
ReplyDeleteThanks Sander :)
DeleteAnother lovely vignette!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Cheers Iain :)
ReplyDeleteVery well staged and expertly painted. A very inspiring entry!
ReplyDelete(or should that rather be expiring? Any how, great work!)
LOL We'll go with the latter :)
DeleteThanks :)
Another beautiful vignette! Bravo!
ReplyDeleteThanks Curt :)
DeleteBeautifully painted Sir.
ReplyDeleteCheers Ray
ReplyDeleteMore lovely work!
ReplyDeleteThanks Barks :)
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