Caravaggio - paintings of armor and edged weapons 1590s-1610

shayde78 · 21st August 2020, 08:44 PM

The Conversion of St. Paul; c. 1600/01

This, and the next image, show a common subject for painters of Christian-era Europe. One can see some examples of armor components in this first painting.

shayde78 · 21st August 2020, 08:46 PM

The Conversion of St. Paul; 1602

One can see a clearly represented hilt here with a simple, albeit large, side ring.

shayde78 · 21st August 2020, 08:51 PM

The Taking of Christ; 1602

Here we can really start to see some of the detail portrayed in the representation of armor. I particularly like that the leather straps are clearly shown. The curl at the end is simply something that struck me as an extra touch of realism.

shayde78 · 21st August 2020, 08:56 PM

The Sacrifice of Isaac; 1602/1603

I debated including this one as the knife shown is entirely simple. However, as the surviving examples we have from any historical period are those that skew toward the exceptional (and thus worth preserving through the ages), I felt it important to allow this humble tool be shown here. This may be considered a typical simple Italian shepherd's knife from the early 17th Century.

shayde78 · 21st August 2020, 08:58 PM

The Crowning with Thorns; c. 1602/1603

Again, here is another good showing of armor. Additionally, I like that we see how one might wear their shirt with a cuirass.

shayde78 · 21st August 2020, 09:03 PM

Here, there is not much in the way of weaponry displayed. The drawn rapier is mostly obscured. However, I included it to show the detail of the rapier frog, scabbard, and belt, as some may find that interesting.

shayde78 · 21st August 2020, 09:08 PM

David with the Head of Goliath; c. 1606/1607

Remember when I mentioned the head of Goliath looks a bit like the painter himself? This is the first of two such renditions (see image dated 1609/1610 for the other). I'll let you judge of the likeness. As for the sword, even the fullering, the facets on the pommel, and some hints of additional decoration to the pommel are shown. This style may have been considered archaic by Caravaggio's time, and thus suitable to be used in a scene from antiquity.

21st August 2020, 08:44 PM	#1
shayde78 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 445	The Conversion of St. Paul; c. 1600/1601 The Conversion of St. Paul; c. 1600/01 This, and the next image, show a common subject for painters of Christian-era Europe. One can see some examples of armor components in this first painting. Attached Images

21st August 2020, 08:46 PM	#2
shayde78 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 445	The Conversion of St. Paul; c. 1602 The Conversion of St. Paul; 1602 One can see a clearly represented hilt here with a simple, albeit large, side ring. Attached Images

21st August 2020, 08:51 PM	#3
shayde78 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 445	The Taking of Christ; 1602 The Taking of Christ; 1602 Here we can really start to see some of the detail portrayed in the representation of armor. I particularly like that the leather straps are clearly shown. The curl at the end is simply something that struck me as an extra touch of realism. Attached Images

21st August 2020, 08:56 PM	#4
shayde78 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 445	The Sacrifice of Isaac; c. 1602/1603 The Sacrifice of Isaac; 1602/1603 I debated including this one as the knife shown is entirely simple. However, as the surviving examples we have from any historical period are those that skew toward the exceptional (and thus worth preserving through the ages), I felt it important to allow this humble tool be shown here. This may be considered a typical simple Italian shepherd's knife from the early 17th Century. Attached Images

21st August 2020, 08:58 PM	#5
shayde78 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 445	The Crowning with Thorns; c. 1602/1603 The Crowning with Thorns; c. 1602/1603 Again, here is another good showing of armor. Additionally, I like that we see how one might wear their shirt with a cuirass. Attached Images

21st August 2020, 09:03 PM	#6
shayde78 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 445	Seven Works of Mercy; c. 1606/1607 Here, there is not much in the way of weaponry displayed. The drawn rapier is mostly obscured. However, I included it to show the detail of the rapier frog, scabbard, and belt, as some may find that interesting. Attached Images

21st August 2020, 09:08 PM	#7
shayde78 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 445	David with the Head of Goliath; c. 1606/1607 David with the Head of Goliath; c. 1606/1607 Remember when I mentioned the head of Goliath looks a bit like the painter himself? This is the first of two such renditions (see image dated 1609/1610 for the other). I'll let you judge of the likeness. As for the sword, even the fullering, the facets on the pommel, and some hints of additional decoration to the pommel are shown. This style may have been considered archaic by Caravaggio's time, and thus suitable to be used in a scene from antiquity. Attached Images