The Investiture is one of Emigdio’s Armor and Uniform series. He most likely painted it from a book or magazine reference - he found Spanish body armor to be works of art in themselves.
This Conquistador is posed to showcase the ornate craftsmanship of the armor, including the feathered helmet that always caught his eye. He was fascinated by the engraving designs, in the armor and the swords.
The Investiture is one of Emigdio’s Armor and Uniform series. He most likely painted it from a book or magazine reference - he found Spanish body armor to be works of art in themselves.
This Conquistador is posed to showcase the ornate craftsmanship of the armor, including the feathered helmet that always caught his eye. He was fascinated by the engraving designs, in the armor and the swords.