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Art from the medieval Europe often depicts historical events with clothing and armor contemporary to the artist. Would these artists generally have been unaware of the change of style and technology over time, or would these inaccuracies have been intentional to appeal to contemporary audiences?

by /u/LateNightPhilosopher in /r/AskHistorians

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