An Ethiopian King and his Army
Church of Debra Berhan, Gondar
A larger image of an Ethiopian (Abyssinian) King and his Army, Church of Debra Berhan, Gondar, Ethiopia, 18th century.
Painted walls at the church of Debra Berhan, Gondar.
Country of Origin: Ethiopia.
Culture: Coptic.
Date/Period: 18th century.
Place of Origin: Gondar.
Credit Line: Werner Forman Archive.

The infantry have muskets and swords, the cavalry have spears.
Other pictures from Gondar:
St George mounted on a white horse, Gondar church, Ethiopia, 18th century
St George mounted on a black horse, Gondar church, Ethiopia, 18th century
The beheading of John the Baptist, and the new-born Jesus, Church of Debra Berhan, Gondar, Ethiopia, 18th century
Ethiopian Cavalry, Church of Debra Berhan, Gondar, Ethiopia, 18th century


See also An Ethiopian 'Crucifixion' including 2 soldiers, 16th century