Robin and Marian
by Daniel Eskridge
Title
Robin and Marian
Artist
Daniel Eskridge
Medium
Digital Art - Digital Painting
Description
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In the mists of the deep woods of Sherwood forest, Robin Hood and Maid Marian, both on horseback, relax in each others arms.
Robin Hood and Maid Marian are legendary characters in English folklore, particularly associated with Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire.
Robin Hood is a legendary hero often depicted as an outlaw who steals from the rich to give to the poor. Robin Hood became a popular folk figure in the Middle Ages and continues to be a well-known character in modern times, with his story often being adapted for television, film, and other media. In most versions of the legend, Robin Hood is a skilled archer and swordsman.
Maid Marian is the traditional love interest of Robin Hood in some versions of the legend. She is typically portrayed as a noblewoman even though she is associated with Robin Hood's outlaw band in Sherwood Forest. Maid Marian did not appear in the earliest recorded versions of Robin Hood's adventures, but she is a prominent character in later works. Over time, she evolved from a simple shepherdess figure into a character of nobility and the recognized romantic partner of Robin Hood.
Maid Marian's role in the Robin Hood legend can vary greatly. In some versions, she is a courageous and cunning woman who can fight alongside Robin Hood and his merry men. In other versions, she is a more traditional damsel in distress, waiting for Robin Hood to save her. Some interpretations of the story have even portrayed her as a spy for Robin Hood in the court of the Sheriff of Nottingham.
The exact origin of these characters and the stories surrounding them is unclear. The earliest references to Robin Hood appear in various medieval ballads dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries. Maid Marian's character was added later, possibly as a romantic interest for Robin Hood. Over the centuries, the characters have been adapted to fit different narrative purposes and cultural contexts.
From the artist: I was looking to create a more complex scene than my usual fare with more than one person on horseback in a scene. I decided to pull from Medieval legends to get some characters with backstory and a nice context for the scene. So I thought Robin Hood would be a good source. This was a particularly tricky work to get the two characters posed just right while remaining in their saddles and not crushing their legs between the horses, but I think it turned out well. I really like the way the forest looks in this one as well.
Thanks for looking,
Daniel Eskridge (FineArtByDaniel.com)
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July 31st, 2023
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