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Manuscript Miniatures: SBB MS. Germ. 2º282 Eneit (Eneasroman) Medieval Knight, Medieval Armor, Medieval Manuscript, Illuminated Manuscript, Renaissance, Statues, Arming Sword, Medieval Helmets, Berlin

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Manuscript Miniatures: SBB MS. Germ. 2º282 Eneit (Eneasroman)

Two images show two-handed sword use with what is likely supposed to be single-handed swords (despite the depiction of very long handles). La Biblia Porta, c. 1225 – 1250, folii 99r, 12v, 102v, 91v, U 964, Bibliothèque cantonale et universitaire de Lausanne Image Shows, Disney Characters, Fictional Characters, Miniatures, Princess Zelda, Lausanne, Swords, Hands, Bible

Disney Characters

Fictional Characters

Two images show two-handed sword use with what is likely supposed to be single-handed swords (despite the depiction of very long handles). La Biblia Porta, c. 1225 – 1250, folii 99r, 12v, 102v, 91v, U 964, Bibliothèque cantonale et universitaire de Lausanne

Boulogne-sur-Mer BM MS.20, 700-799, France. Medieval Art, Ottonian, Carolingian, France 1, Anglo Saxon, Dark Ages

Boulogne-sur-Mer BM MS.20, 700-799, France.

A detail from Ms. St. Gall ca. 925 (Cod. Perizoni 17, Leyden) - note the two handed grip of the one handed sword. Circa 925 CE. Cod, Armour, Two By Two, Detail, Painting, Body Armor, Cod Fish

A detail from Ms. St. Gall ca. 925 (Cod. Perizoni 17, Leyden) - note the two handed grip of the one handed sword. Circa 925 CE.

The Codex Manesse, Manesse Codex, or Große Heidelberger Liederhandschrift (Heidelberg, Universitätsbibliothek, Cpg 848) is a Liederhandschrift (book of songs/poetry), the single most comprehensive source of Middle High German Minnesang poetry, written and illustrated between c. 1304 when the main part was completed, and c. 1340 with the addenda. Medieval World, Medieval Fantasy, Medieval Drawings, Medieval Paintings, Medieval Memes

Medieval World

Medieval Fantasy

Medieval Drawings

Medieval Paintings

The Codex Manesse, Manesse Codex, or Große Heidelberger Liederhandschrift (Heidelberg, Universitätsbibliothek, Cpg 848) is a Liederhandschrift (book of songs/poetry), the single most comprehensive source of Middle High German Minnesang poetry, written and illustrated between c. 1304 when the main part was completed, and c. 1340 with the addenda.

Having brought down a giant by cutting his lower legs, a knight slays him with a two-handed sword blow. Marginal illustration from Add MS 24686, 17r, dated 1284 – 1316. The fully mail-clad knight wears a gilt great helm and has his shield slung on his side, suspended from a guige strap. Thus he can strike the death blow with two hands which is shown frequently in single combat of the period. Historical Art, Knights Templar, 14th Century, France, Middle Ages

Knights Templar

Having brought down a giant by cutting his lower legs, a knight slays him with a two-handed sword blow. Marginal illustration from Add MS 24686, 17r, dated 1284 – 1316. The fully mail-clad knight wears a gilt great helm and has his shield slung on his side, suspended from a guige strap. Thus he can strike the death blow with two hands which is shown frequently in single combat of the period.

Miniature from Jungfrauenspiegel (Virgin's Mirror) of about 1140 (illustration c 1200), Germany, shows two-handed sword use and grappling, shields on the back. It is an allegory, so we have to be cautious regarding the reality of combat. Particularly the caved in helmets have been subject to debate. Early and high medieval helmets and mail are made from iron, not steel. They were softer than in the late Middle Ages. It might not have been impossible to penetrate high medieval armour. Maleficarum, High Middle Ages

High Middle Ages

Miniature from Jungfrauenspiegel (Virgin's Mirror) of about 1140 (illustration c 1200), Germany, shows two-handed sword use and grappling, shields on the back. It is an allegory, so we have to be cautious regarding the reality of combat. Particularly the caved in helmets have been subject to debate. Early and high medieval helmets and mail are made from iron, not steel. They were softer than in the late Middle Ages. It might not have been impossible to penetrate high medieval armour.

Some more examples of two handed sword use. Berlin, MS. Germ. 2°282, Eneit by Heinrich von Veldeke, fol. 53r (Thuringia, 1210-1220 ) Heidelberg, Cod. Pal. germ. 848 Große Heidelberger Liederhandschrift aka Codex Manesse, fol. 321v (Zürich, 1300 – 1340) St. Gallen, Kantonsbibliothek, World Chronicle of Rudolf von Ems, VadSlg Ms. 302, fol. 109r (Upper Rhine area, 1310) Swiss manuscript from about 1340 Ems, Ex Libris, Warfare, Sword, Battle, St Gallen

Some more examples of two handed sword use. Berlin, MS. Germ. 2°282, Eneit by Heinrich von Veldeke, fol. 53r (Thuringia, 1210-1220 ) Heidelberg, Cod. Pal. germ. 848 Große Heidelberger Liederhandschrift aka Codex Manesse, fol. 321v (Zürich, 1300 – 1340) St. Gallen, Kantonsbibliothek, World Chronicle of Rudolf von Ems, VadSlg Ms. 302, fol. 109r (Upper Rhine area, 1310) Swiss manuscript from about 1340

WLB HB XIII 6 Weltchronik & Marienleben, Folio 149v, 1300-1350. From Lower, Austria. Holding Institution Württembergische Landesbibliothek. People Art, Medieval, Search

WLB HB XIII 6 Weltchronik & Marienleben, Folio 149v, 1300-1350. From Lower, Austria. Holding Institution Württembergische Landesbibliothek.

WLB HB XIII 6 Weltchronik & Marienleben, Folio 149v, 1300-1350. From Lower, Austria. Holding Institution Württembergische Landesbibliothek. Objects, World

WLB HB XIII 6 Weltchronik & Marienleben, Folio 149v, 1300-1350. From Lower, Austria. Holding Institution Württembergische Landesbibliothek.

WLB HB XIII 6 Weltchronik & Marienleben, Folio 149v, 1300-1350. From Lower, Austria. Holding Institution Württembergische Landesbibliothek. Crossbow, Creative

WLB HB XIII 6 Weltchronik & Marienleben, Folio 149v, 1300-1350. From Lower, Austria. Holding Institution Württembergische Landesbibliothek.

WLB HB XIII 6 Weltchronik & Marienleben, Folio 149v, 1300-1350. From Lower, Austria. Holding Institution Württembergische Landesbibliothek. Searching, Painting Art

WLB HB XIII 6 Weltchronik & Marienleben, Folio 149v, 1300-1350. From Lower, Austria. Holding Institution Württembergische Landesbibliothek.

Manuscript UBK 2° Ms. poet. et roman. 1 Willehalm-Kodex Folio 011r Dating 1334 From Frankfurt, Germany Holding Institution Universität Kassel Morgan Library, Illuminated Letters, Poet, Roman 1

Illuminated Letters

Manuscript UBK 2° Ms. poet. et roman. 1 Willehalm-Kodex Folio 011r Dating 1334 From Frankfurt, Germany Holding Institution Universität Kassel

WLB HB XIII 6 Weltchronik & Marienleben, Folio 149v, 1300-1350. From Lower, Austria. Holding Institution Württembergische Landesbibliothek. Tapestry, Pirates

WLB HB XIII 6 Weltchronik & Marienleben, Folio 149v, 1300-1350. From Lower, Austria. Holding Institution Württembergische Landesbibliothek.

Manuscript UBK 2° Ms. poet. et roman. 1 Willehalm-Kodex Folio 012r-1 Dating 1334 From Frankfurt, Germany Holding Institution Universität Kassel Ms, Frankfurt Germany

Frankfurt Germany

Manuscript UBK 2° Ms. poet. et roman. 1 Willehalm-Kodex Folio 012r-1 Dating 1334 From Frankfurt, Germany Holding Institution Universität Kassel

Using a onehanded sword with two hands -- myArmoury.com Two Hands, Biblia, The Bible

Using a onehanded sword with two hands -- myArmoury.com

Manuscript UBK 2° Ms. poet. et roman. 1 Willehalm-Kodex Folio 032r Dating 1334 From Frankfurt, Germany Holding Institution Universität Kassel Belgium

Manuscript UBK 2° Ms. poet. et roman. 1 Willehalm-Kodex Folio 032r Dating 1334 From Frankfurt, Germany Holding Institution Universität Kassel

Using a onehanded sword with two hands -- myArmoury.com Fin Fun, Philippe Auguste, Eslava, Cloud Type, Languedoc Roussillon, Shield Design

Philippe Auguste

Languedoc Roussillon

Using a onehanded sword with two hands -- myArmoury.com

Using a onehanded sword with two hands -- myArmoury.com Photo Galleries, Arms

Photo Galleries

Using a onehanded sword with two hands -- myArmoury.com

Manuscript SBB MS. Germ. 2º282 Eneit (Eneasroman) Folio 02r Dating 1210-1220 From Thüringen, Germany Holding Institution Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin Mount Rushmore, Germany, Europe, Mountains, Illustration, History

Manuscript SBB MS. Germ. 2º282 Eneit (Eneasroman) Folio 02r Dating 1210-1220 From Thüringen, Germany Holding Institution Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin

A remarkable miniature dating from the first half of the 13th century, showing an armoured horseman with his shield slung on his back, wielding his sword with both hands. This is the earliest representation of two-handed sword use that I am aware of, that is not merely a death-blow but an actual fighting technique. (Gottfried von Straßburg’s ”Tristan & Isolde“, BSB Cgm 51, f. 86v) Tristan Isolde, Helmets, Vintage World Maps, Miniature, Death, Dating

Vintage World Maps

A remarkable miniature dating from the first half of the 13th century, showing an armoured horseman with his shield slung on his back, wielding his sword with both hands. This is the earliest representation of two-handed sword use that I am aware of, that is not merely a death-blow but an actual fighting technique. (Gottfried von Straßburg’s ”Tristan & Isolde“, BSB Cgm 51, f. 86v)