Linnea Davis

Curtana

Illustration
2022
Digital Media
Curtana, the Sword of Mercy, is one of 3 swords in England's imperial regalia. Legend has it that it was once the sword of Edward the Confessor, and that an angel broke off the point to prevent the killing of defeated enemies.

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Curtana
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Linnea Davis

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“"Forging History" is a collection of works that aim to bring life back into historical swords by illustrating their origins according to both legends and historical accounts about them.”