10-01-2020, 12:39 PM
I think there are a few general types for archers. These can surely be influenced by popular figures, but they exist in a broader cultural context. In the past I (and others before me) have argued that our crossbowman is the type of the dandy huntsman. More fabric than necessary (or practical), jolly disposition, relaxed stance... I personally preferred parallels in hunting tapestries and the Livre de Chasse.
The figure comes from the same social circles as the Zodiac women, who wear expensive silk dresses. There might be some story connecting them, but we shouldn't forget that these types were very popular in early 15th century Zidiac figures and general illustrations.
Essentially what we're looking at is the typical courtly style of the early 15th century international gothic.
When I made this thread I was fascinated by a returning figure in these kinds of hunting scenes: the guy with baggy sleeves and a little beard. Several of them can be in one scene, and they are often appear subordinate to the more important nobles. They can often be seen aiming at a beast, handling a downed prey and so on..
The figure comes from the same social circles as the Zodiac women, who wear expensive silk dresses. There might be some story connecting them, but we shouldn't forget that these types were very popular in early 15th century Zidiac figures and general illustrations.
Essentially what we're looking at is the typical courtly style of the early 15th century international gothic.
When I made this thread I was fascinated by a returning figure in these kinds of hunting scenes: the guy with baggy sleeves and a little beard. Several of them can be in one scene, and they are often appear subordinate to the more important nobles. They can often be seen aiming at a beast, handling a downed prey and so on..