Knights and Soldiers playing Dice for Christs Robe. Artist: Baegert, Derick (ca 1440-after 1502)

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Knights and Soldiers playing Dice for Christs Robe. Artist: Baegert, Derick (ca 1440-after 1502)

Knights and Soldiers playing Dice for Christs Robe. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

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Media ID 15021174

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Armor Cavalry Cavalryman Crusade Crusader Crusaders Crusades Cube Dice Dice Game Gambling Illusion Knight Knighthood Knights Lancer Plate Armour Teutonic Knight Teutonic Knights Armour

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "Knights and Soldiers playing Dice for Christ's Robe" by artist Derick Baegert takes us back to the Middle Ages, immersing us in a scene of intense drama and tension. The image showcases a group of knights and soldiers engaged in a high-stakes dice game, with Christ's robe as the ultimate prize. The composition is rich in detail, allowing us to admire the intricate plate armor worn by these courageous warriors. Their stoic expressions reveal their determination and unwavering commitment to their cause – be it defending the faith or seeking glory on the battlefield. The presence of Teutonic Knights suggests that this artwork may depict an episode from one of the Crusades. These noble knights were renowned for their bravery and loyalty during these holy wars fought between Christians and Muslims. Baegert masterfully captures both the physicality of war through his depiction of weaponry and armor, as well as its psychological toll through his portrayal of gambling. The dice game symbolizes not only chance but also greed, highlighting how even those fighting for righteous causes can succumb to temptation. Displayed within Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections, this oil-on-wood masterpiece serves as a reminder of our complex human nature – capable of great heroism yet vulnerable to darker impulses. It invites contemplation on themes such as sacrifice, honor, illusion, and moral choices faced by individuals caught up in historical conflicts. As we gaze upon this remarkable artwork today, we are transported back

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