BLOC-NOTE DURENDAL , ROMANTIC SWORD AND THE ANGEL

Colorful and vibrant watercolor painting 2009 .The origin of the sword is unclear; this indestructible sword is given various provenances in the Matter of France that probably was forged by Wayland the Smith, who is commonly cited as a maker of romantic weapons. According to the Song of Roland, the sword is brought by angel Saint Michael to Charlemagne, who gives it to Roland. In The Song of Roland, the sword is said to contain within its golden hilt one tooth of Saint Peter, blood of Saint Basil, hair of Saint Denis, and a piece of the raiment of the Blessed Virgin Mary.The name probably comes from the French verb "durer", "to endure"