Blood and Dust, Battle of Ecija, 1275 AD

The title says it all. A moment from the battle of Ecija, fought in 1275 between Marinids and Castilians in Andalusia. ([link] )

The marinid horsemen are both based on the Cantiga de Santa Maria, while the christian Knight is inspired by the series of frescoes "La Conquista de Mallorca". The left marinid's shield is based on a XIV century model and his tunic's pattern is based on a contemporary reconstruction made by Angus McBride. The axe of the right marinid is based on archaeological evidence.

Origen de la imagen: http://fritzvicari.deviantart.com/gallery/#/art/Blood-and-Dust-Battle-of-Ecija-1275-AD-350102827?_sid=f31f26c