This sculpture is charged with realism, but the feet are a bit odd. What size shoe do you think the horsed man wears?

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This sculpture is charged with realism, but the feet are a bit odd. What size shoe do you think the horsed man wears?

Charles Martel combattant Aberdame, roi des saracens

Charles Martel combattant Abderame, roi des Saracens (Charles Martel Fighting Abderame, King of the Saracens)

European Art East: Burkhardt Gallery»

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rakelly2:

I’ve never noticed this before and this work is one I have studied in depth. I would say size 16. Unless the pointy part of the shoe is all metal.