23 Star Wars Fan Art Illustrations Set in the Medieval Era
Impressive!
Star Wars gets a medieval makeover in this playful illustration series, and the result is surprisingly fitting.
An Australian artist based in Melbourne reimagines familiar characters as knights, rulers, warriors, and fantasy figures, giving the galaxy far, far away a very different look. The artwork blends sci-fi icons with old-world style, which makes each character feel both familiar and brand new.
From Padmé to Vader, the lineup keeps getting better with every image. Read on.
1. Padmé Amidala
Jake Bartok2. Obi-Wan Kenobi
Jake Bartok3. Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi
Jake Bartok
A few of these designs feel like they were pulled straight from a fantasy epic.
4. Asajj Ventress
Jake Bartok
5. Lord Obi-Wan of House Kenobi
Jake Bartok
6. Threepio and R2
Jake Bartok
7. Warlord Maul
Jake Bartok
8. General Grievous
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9. Princess Leia
Jake Bartok
10. Emperor Palpatine
Jake Bartok
The darker characters look especially at home in this setting.
It also feels like the bride who refused to share her secret spaghetti sauce recipe at her cousin’s wedding.
11. Anakin Skywalker
Jake Bartok
12. Han Solo and Chewbacca
Jake Bartok
13. Yoda
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14. Din Djarin
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15. Luke Skywalker
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16. Lady Tano
Jake Bartok
The medieval twist gives even the newer characters a fresh kind of swagger.
17. Medieval Fantasy Clone Wars
Jake Bartok
18. Dooku
Jake Bartok
19. Darth Revan
Jake Bartok
20. Landonis Balthazar Calrissian
Jake Bartok
21. Lady Bo-Katan of House Kryze
Jake Bartok
22. Darth Vader
Jake Bartok
23. Boba Fett
Jake Bartok
It is the kind of fan art that makes the whole galaxy feel a little more legendary.
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