Arthur by virtuallyhistorical

Cinema 4D • Historical • posted on May 30, 2004

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'Arthur o Wynedd' (Arthur of Gwynedd) is an image we created for our work with the Centre for Arthurian Studies at the University of Wales. I've posted it mainly to share but look forward to your comments. This is how the 6th. Century historical Arthur may have looked: a cross between late Roman and Celtic. The up-and-coming 'King Arthur' film gets pretty close to it, but they still call him a "king" and no where in the original Welsh writings was he said to be a monarch. He was called a "dux belorum" - "leader of battles". His shield was said to have been adorned with an image of the Virgin Mary but we have placed the Christain 'Chi Ro' symbol on it until we can either get permission to use an exsiting image or create one ourselves. His sword, 'Caledfwlch' (Hard Lightning) - which through various translations ended up as Excalibur - would have been close to the Roman spartha sword, looking nothing like the medieval broadsword of the legends. Thanks for viewing, VH Costume and armour modeled and prepared by my esteemed colleague phurst. Lighting and finessing by me. Figure is a Michael 2 from DAZ.

Comments (9)

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kromekat

4:33AM | Sun, 30 May 2004

Interesting stuff! - like it!

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virtuallyhistorical

9:41AM | Sun, 30 May 2004

Thanks kromekat, but it seems you're the only one who's had anything to say about it. There was me thinking this wasn't bad! Just shows you, doesn't it? VH

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KingPtolemy

5:08PM | Sun, 30 May 2004

Brilliant work with historical significance!!! The symbol XP means Xristos (Christ in Greek)

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virtuallyhistorical

2:34AM | Mon, 31 May 2004

Thanks KP! It certainly does have historical significance and that's what the Centre for Arthurian Studies is all about. Their work is not only going to change how we view Arthur but is going to change some of British history... if their right! VH

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odeone

8:30AM | Mon, 31 May 2004

Really shows how supposed facts change over time and get embellished. Hard to believe this is who Arthur was. Nice work though and informative. Cheers...

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Moebius87

10:00AM | Mon, 31 May 2004

Brilliant work, yet again... Would it be possible to post a larger render? Thank you for sharing the historical research and information also. :o)

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MINTY1974

4:24PM | Wed, 02 June 2004

This is a wonderful model. and your POV is great too. I remember when i was an altar boy in the catholic church that the symbol on the shield adorned our st. peters medallions we wore with our cassocks. I was led to beleive it was the cross of saint peter (but i have been wrong once or twice LOL!)Top Work fella;)

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virtuallyhistorical

4:55AM | Sat, 19 June 2004

Sorry I haven't been here to thank you all for your comments but I've been away working on a film. I'll try and get around to posting a larger render Moe. Thanks again. VH

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