1st December - The Osprey 'Advent' Calendar
Posted by Mike on December 1, 2007Following the positive response to the Opsrey Christmas Card post, I thought it would be a nice idea (and something a bit different) to do an Osprey advent-style calendar. Now, we initially tried to theme it to Christmas, but to be honest it is a bit difficult to find Christmassy artwork in an Osprey book. So instead we have taken some of the illustrations from book we love and by some of our best artists. As it gets colder and the nights draw in, hopefully these will warm you up!
So, here we go....click on the door to open up and see the picture!
Warrior 17 Germanic Warrior AD 236–568
The Battle of Campus Mauriacus, AD 451 Illustrated by Angus McBride
Nice picture ... but I never realised that there were so many left-handed warriors at that battle ... or perhaps the shield had taken over as the primary weapon of choice :-P
Cheers,
Posted by: Thomo the Lost | December 01, 2007 at 03:06 PM
Nice picture ... but I never realised that there were so many left-handed warriors at that battle ... or perhaps the shield had taken over as the primary weapon of choice :-P
Cheers,
Posted by: Thomo the Lost | December 01, 2007 at 03:07 PM
Great idea! I look forward to seeing all the rest.
Posted by: Marc Nelson Jr. | December 03, 2007 at 05:13 AM