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This ink and pen drawing represents one willing to stride a lonely path to uphold certain principles. In a time when the personality ethic is more powerful than the character ethic standing for one's principles is not often popular or easy.The Seven Knightly Virtues
There was no such thing as a “uniform” code of chivalry in the Middle Ages. Many people — from successful knights to contemplative philosophers — compiled lists of virtuous qualities, called the “knightly virtues,” which they felt defined chivalry. No two were exactly the same.
There were, however, several common themes found in these lists of knightly virtues. By combining these, we have created what we consider to be the seven knightly virtues of the modern code of chivalry:
Courage
Justice
Mercy
Generosity
Faith
Nobility
Hope
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1footonthedawn [2007-04-02 03:07:22 +0000 UTC]
This is featured in my journal--thank you so much for sharing it with us!
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Arhu [2006-11-30 01:23:04 +0000 UTC]
Very nice details with the armour and I like the definition on the horse's legs.
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ashigaru [2006-11-29 01:54:09 +0000 UTC]
"Choose the easy path, and life is difficult; choose the difficult path, and life is easy." -- Samurai proverb.
(I fear I'm turning into a fortune cookie...)
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LinzArcher In reply to ashigaru [2006-11-29 02:28:34 +0000 UTC]
Actually the difficult path is quite difficult lately
Gads... I want to make so many comments about you being a fortune cookie... *slaps hand for being bad*
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ashigaru In reply to LinzArcher [2006-11-29 04:30:49 +0000 UTC]
Well, you could send them in a note... like a fortune cookie.
I'll throw you a rope. Either I'll help you up this path, or we'll fall together.
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LinzArcher In reply to ashigaru [2006-11-30 17:25:12 +0000 UTC]
Good idea... I can see this descending into debauchery real quick!
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HeartwoodWolf [2006-11-28 23:45:14 +0000 UTC]
I love this peice, and the commentary for it. I just finished reading Don Quixote for a class and I really enjoyed it because of the feel of Knight-Errant and the themes of chivilary and virtues. And I think you did an excellent job of portraying such themes in this piece. Beautiful detailing on the armor as well. Keep up the amazing work!
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LinzArcher In reply to HeartwoodWolf [2006-11-29 02:34:05 +0000 UTC]
Thanks I'm glad that you liked the themes too
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silentlyFuckedup [2006-11-28 23:21:33 +0000 UTC]
I love this picture... I love the stance of the horse...Your comments were informative too...
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wizillusions [2006-11-28 23:14:46 +0000 UTC]
Wonderful details. Very interesting artist's comments.
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