The defeat of Montaperti, by Niccolo di Giovanni Ventura, 1443

[druzhina]

The Battle of Montaperti was fought on September 4, 1260, between Florence and Siena in Tuscany as part of the conflict between the Guelphs and Ghibellines.
La sconfitta di Montaperti - The defeat of Montaperti, by Niccolo di Giovanni Ventura, 1443 is illustrated with soldiers in 15th century costume.
p9, Florentine mounted knights with standards and trumpeter
p18, armoured infantry, tumpeter, oval shield
p21, Sienese mounted knights with banner and trumpeter
p23, mounted knights, infantry and camp


MIRROR SITE
15th century Italian soldiers in La sconfitta di Montaperti - The defeat of Montaperti, by Niccolo di Giovanni Ventura, 1443

Druzhina
15th Century Illustrations of Costume & Soldiers

[druzhina]

The banner carried by the Sienese is probably that of Saint Martin who cut his cloak in half to give to a beggar.


The coat of arms of Siena.


San Martino - Duomo di Lucca

Druzhina
Illustrations of Costume & Soldiers