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Theodoric I (c.390-451), King of the Visigoths. He stopped Attila at the Battle of the Catalaunian Plains in 451.

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2023-03-29

Happy to share this painting from 5 years ago, Attila the Hun vs the Romans at the Battle of the Catalaunian Fields.
It was probably the most ambitious painting I worked on at that time, spending countless hours correcting mistakes.
I hope you (still) it!
JCH

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2022-03-23

« Là où Attila a passé, l’herbe ne repousse plus. »

Célèbre de Grégoire de Tours, un siècle et demi après l’invasion des Huns.

Et c'est la bataille des champs Catalauniques, le 20 juin 451, qui marquera le premier vrai échec militaire du "Fléau de Dieu". https://t.co/NZHZz8NrfP

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2020-06-20

And legend has it that the ghosts of the fallen appear on the anniversary and continue to fight in the air over the field...

The Battle of the Catalaunian Plains between Attila's Huns and Western Rome was fought 451 in the Champagne

More on https://t.co/T7iqUTltc0

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2020-06-20

TBT! Painting I have made around 3 years ago. The legendary battle between Atilla the Hun and the Romans in the Catalaunian Fields.
This was a learning experience, Needed to maintain chaos of the battle and readability at the same time!

What is your favourite historical figure?

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2020-05-14

in 451, Metz was sacked by Attila and his Huns in the prelude to the Battle of Catalaunian Fields

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2020-04-07