Springs of Cresson
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Here's a piece I started about a year ago but never got the chance to finish it until now.
Its my own depiction of the Battle of Cresson which happened just before Saladin's victory at Hattin in 1187 during his campaign against the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem.
The knight in focus is the Grandmaster of the Templars, Gerard de Ridefort, who was one of only a few that survived the battle.
If you're interested you can read about the battle here :-
[link]
Cheers!
Its my own depiction of the Battle of Cresson which happened just before Saladin's victory at Hattin in 1187 during his campaign against the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem.
The knight in focus is the Grandmaster of the Templars, Gerard de Ridefort, who was one of only a few that survived the battle.
If you're interested you can read about the battle here :-
[link]
Cheers!
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Gabi-LorenzHobbyist General Artist
Great composition! Dynamic and likewise focused. Lov it.
DreadalousHobbyist General Artist
This piece is beyond amazing. Do you do concept art for films? cause that's what it looks like
Cool pic.
Gerard de Ridefort, how the hell did someone like that become grand master of the templars. an order that had a history of competence and effectiveness, I'm guessing he bought the position. a case of corruption, just the whole cadre of him Guy de Lusignan and Sybilla was just the most perfect recipe for disaster.
wahidubaidillahHobbyist Photographer
amazing artwork....applaus from me
heard that the commander of the army that was in this battle was no Salahadin,but one of his son.
The-Ironwing-KaiserHobbyist General Artist
This kinda reminds me of one of the battles that I heard......somewhere. It's not the one said in the description though.
Great work, as always. It's interesting to think what would have happened if Saladin would have been defeated this time a la Montgisard. But of course, the long term would remain the same as the Crusaders were just too few in number.
Love the perspective on this one! So cool! 
Never heard of that battle before. I'm more a Hattain or Arsuf fan.
awesome!
NomadiCortexHobbyist General Artist
not sure about the catholic blah, templars, you have no idea!
Great software art!
Great software art!
Simon7jonGProfessional Digital Artist
love this 
Really dramatic well done!
Wow! It feels like I'm being pulled right into the battle!
nice photo
cool
Ard3113Hobbyist Photographer
I have not seen so much daily deviations more deserved than this. I feel happy for having found it while foolin' around here.
Amazing I admire a person who loves art at the same has a tremendous interest in History.
You are a person to be remembered by your art and your love for the past.
^_^
You are a person to be remembered by your art and your love for the past.
^_^
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Fantastic perspective and action! Lovely work 
Amazing piece. Thoroughly impressed.
MonsterBrandProfessional Photographer
Read about this in history class. That was epic and this picture really shows the speed and ferocity that medieval battles were fought with.
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