Hi, im a digital artist whos doing a picture as some prize support for a local convention. While not a 40k'r i do appreciate the art in it, and have the big ass art book, which is awesome btw.
Im doing the image as an update to an existing image i have seen in the artbook, but which troubles me on a few points of detail. Im really hoping that being seasoned 40'kers, you guys will have the answers i seek.
The image in question is that of the fallen god emperor on his throne.
Now, here come the thing that trouble me/ seem to contradict from what i have researched.
The emperor received a variety of injuries, listed on wikipedia in his battle with horus.
The tendons of his right arm were slashed so he could not hold his weapon.
His neck/jugular was slashed or partially cut at some point.
His right arm was ripped from its socket.
One of his eyes was ruptured.
His chest was slashed.
The flesh was burned from his face.
However, the image of the emperor on the throne most notably misses out on the right arm being severed. However, to keep in continuity, i plant to have it with the emperor even if it is severed, but being maintained as he is.
The second issue, and the dominant visual one, is that it is mentioned that the chair sustained his life, and is as such tended to with great regularity. However, the image shows the mechanisms to be in very poor condition, and the scene looks like the emperor has not been so much as looked at in decades. His robes are white and tattered. The least i would have expected is that his outward appearance be more maintained, even if the newer cloth is just a throw, or ceremonial covering because they cant move the body.
The last question is to do with the emperors sword. Was it of special build or significance. If so, would it not be kept with him , should i include it in the image? Or was it passed in canon onto someone else. Similarly, is there any canon reason why the emperors robes would be left to go into bad condition, or the machines look poorly that im missing.
Thanks in advance for any clarification you can bring.
Im doing the image as an update to an existing image i have seen in the artbook, but which troubles me on a few points of detail. Im really hoping that being seasoned 40'kers, you guys will have the answers i seek.
The image in question is that of the fallen god emperor on his throne.
Now, here come the thing that trouble me/ seem to contradict from what i have researched.
The emperor received a variety of injuries, listed on wikipedia in his battle with horus.
The tendons of his right arm were slashed so he could not hold his weapon.
His neck/jugular was slashed or partially cut at some point.
His right arm was ripped from its socket.
One of his eyes was ruptured.
His chest was slashed.
The flesh was burned from his face.
However, the image of the emperor on the throne most notably misses out on the right arm being severed. However, to keep in continuity, i plant to have it with the emperor even if it is severed, but being maintained as he is.
The second issue, and the dominant visual one, is that it is mentioned that the chair sustained his life, and is as such tended to with great regularity. However, the image shows the mechanisms to be in very poor condition, and the scene looks like the emperor has not been so much as looked at in decades. His robes are white and tattered. The least i would have expected is that his outward appearance be more maintained, even if the newer cloth is just a throw, or ceremonial covering because they cant move the body.
The last question is to do with the emperors sword. Was it of special build or significance. If so, would it not be kept with him , should i include it in the image? Or was it passed in canon onto someone else. Similarly, is there any canon reason why the emperors robes would be left to go into bad condition, or the machines look poorly that im missing.
Thanks in advance for any clarification you can bring.