looking for these 500 years old swords

[bvieira]

Originally Posted by fernando

These are said to actually being regarded as faithful examples of our period swords; the wealthy owners adorned versions, of course . I don't think these painted examples were 'portraits' of specific swords, but result of the artists visual experience.
Master Nuno Gonçalves did a unique work; that is a fact.
Some times we discuss these in the forum, like in HERE ...AND HERE.
I saw these huge panels in the National Museum of Antique Art. It is a breathless experience.


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I have hope that is not the case! there are important and technical aspects in the swords, i dont think a artist were able to recriate by himself!