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Wachsmut Von Kunzingen. Codex Manesse (ca. 1300)
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Wachsmut Von Kunzingen. Codex Manesse (ca. 1300)
Wachsmut Von Kunzingen, unknown poet and crusader, with the standard and the dress of assault before a fight. Codex Manesse (ca.1300) by Rudiger Manesse and his son Johannes. Fol.160v. University of Heidelberg. Library. Germany
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This stunning 14th-century miniature from the Codex Manesse, created by Rudiger Manesse and his son Johannes around 1300, depicts Wachsmut von Kunzingen, an unknown poet and crusader, preparing for battle. The intricately detailed image captures the intensity and gravity of the impending conflict, with Wachsmut donning a full suit of armor adorned with a fish emblem on his shield and helmet. His war horse, also armored, stands ready beside him, its reins held tightly in his hand. Two loyal dogs, their coats glistening with the reflection of the artist's meticulous brushwork, accompany Wachsmut, adding an element of loyalty and companionship to the scene. The standard held aloft by Wachsmut bears the cross of the Crusades, symbolizing his participation in these significant religious and military campaigns. The knight's dress of assault, with its open neckline and short sleeves, reveals his readiness for close combat. The artist's mastery of perspective and use of color create a captivating and immersive representation of the medieval warrior's world. This image, housed in the University of Heidelberg Library in Germany, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a time of chivalry, valor, and the spirit of the Crusades. Wachsmut von Kunzingen's determined expression and the meticulously rendered details of his armor and surroundings invite us to ponder the stories and adventures that lie behind this remarkable work of art.
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