EBI ART Studio

This splendid medieval knight is an impeccable work by the sculptor Nello Rivieccio . I had the pleasure of painting it in preview; it will be presented at the Calenzano exhibition( near Florence) “Fragments of History” next weekend, the 8th–9th. La Condotta Firenze

– Bishop Guglielmino degli Ubertini – Campaldino 1289 – Scale 1/24

Who was this knight?

Guglielmino degli Ubertini was not a sacristy bishop, but a bishop of the sword. For forty years he ruled Arezzo with an iron fist, transforming his diocese into the last, indomitable Ghibelline stronghold of Tuscany. Beneath his sacred vestments he always wore armor, ready to exchange the pastoral staff for a lance to defend the lands of his powerful family.

His fate was sealed on June 11, 1289, on the plain of Campaldino. Despite being well into his seventies, the “warrior bishop” refused to stand by in the rear. As the Florentine Guelphs — among whom fought a young Dante Alighieri — overwhelmed his ranks, Guglielmino rejected every call to flee. He chose to die in the mud of battle, struck down among his infantrymen, preferring a warrior’s martyrdom to the dishonor of surrender.

Landsknecht 1/10 Medieval Forge Miniatures. It was a long and difficult project. Real metal is a beautiful technique, but it constantly puts you under pressure and it’s not even easy to photograph. I hope you like it.

This miniature was fun and quick to paint; it now completes my 16th-century–themed display of busts. What do you think?
– “Noble Sir” Legion Miniatures, 1/10 scale –