Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Caravaggio - paintings of armor and edged weapons 1590s-1610

shayde78 · 21st August 2020, 09:32 PM

Portrait of Alof de Wignacourt and his Page; c. 1607-1608

To me, portraiture is a true test of an artist's skill at capturing real life. Your patron is the subject, and they will want to see a faithful (ok, more likely idealized) version of themselves looking out from the canvas.

Here, we have a nearly complete suit of contemporary armor depicted. The rich decoration is well captured. Even the bit of mail at the waist/groin is apparent.

As for Alof, he was the Grand Master of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. He made a name for himself at the battle of Malta in 1565, after which, the Turks were permanently expelled from the island. His armor certainly speaks of a man of great standing.

The page was some kid name Tom who mostly stayed in his room and played video games.

21st August 2020, 09:32 PM	#12
shayde78 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 443	Portrait of Alof de Wignacourt and his Page; c. 1607-1608 Portrait of Alof de Wignacourt and his Page; c. 1607-1608 To me, portraiture is a true test of an artist's skill at capturing real life. Your patron is the subject, and they will want to see a faithful (ok, more likely idealized) version of themselves looking out from the canvas. Here, we have a nearly complete suit of contemporary armor depicted. The rich decoration is well captured. Even the bit of mail at the waist/groin is apparent. As for Alof, he was the Grand Master of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. He made a name for himself at the battle of Malta in 1565, after which, the Turks were permanently expelled from the island. His armor certainly speaks of a man of great standing. The page was some kid name Tom who mostly stayed in his room and played video games. Attached Images