Caparison Collection (#4)

The Tournament on Horseback, ca. 1517 / 18. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Tournament on Horseback, ca. 1517/18

Aimery de Guillaume Berard, French knight, 13th century.. Handcolored illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th

French cavalry knight in armor, 10th to 12th century.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days, Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834

German knight in jousting armor, 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

RICHARD I & SALADIN. King Richard I of England (left) in combat with Saladin. Illumination from Luttrell Psalter, c1340

PILGRIMS TO CANTERBURY. Detail of an English illuminated manuscript, c1400

KNIGHT, 14th CENTURY. An armed knight of Prato. Manuscript illustration, Italian, 14th century

Sir Agravain, knight of the Round Table who joined with Sir Mordred to tell King Arthur of Lancelot and Guineveres illicit love, killed by Lancelot, top right

Entry of Charles VII into the city of Paris, 12 November 1437, (c1484). Illustration from the Vigils of Charles VII by Martial of Paris, in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Joust with swords between knights at a tournament, 15th century.. Handcolored illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from Historical Costumes from the 12th

The entrance of tournament judges, juges diseurs, 15th century.. Handcolored illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from Historical Costumes from the 12th to

Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor, 1508.. Handcolored illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries

A knight Templar on horseback, 14th century.. Handcolored illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries

French cavalry charging with lance, 12th century.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days, Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834

Amaury VI de Montfort, 1195-1241.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days, Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834

Charles IV the Fair, King of France, 1294-1328.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days, Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834

Duke William IV of Bavaria knocked from his horse during a joust. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

German joust, mid 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

German tournament armor from the first half of the 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Count Ludwig knocked backward from his horse during a joust.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Knight in suit of decorated plate armor on horseback.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt

Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and his brother Ferdinand.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Tournament joust between Maximilian I and Frederick III, 1497.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON. German woodcut, c1525, by Hans Leinberger

The Chancellor Seguier (oil on canvas)
XIR90058 The Chancellor Seguier (oil on canvas) by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); 295x357 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Pierre, Comte de Gien (1588-1672); ); French, out of copyright

Relief depicting knights fighting, detail from a chessboard (ivory)
XIR899727 Relief depicting knights fighting, detail from a chessboard (ivory) by French School, (15th century); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Combat de chevaliers)

The champion of the tournament, Vita Imperatoris Maximiliani, from Military
KW478232 The champion of the tournament, Vita Imperatoris Maximiliani, from Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix, published London c.1880 (litho) by French School

Battle between the forces of Persia and Turan, illustration from the Shahnama
BAL4547 Battle between the forces of Persia and Turan, illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings), by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c.934-c.1020) 1396 by Persian School

British Rail poster advertising Historic Carlisle, Gateway to Scotland
BAL3051 British Rail poster advertising Historic Carlisle, Gateway to Scotland, 1924 (colour litho) by Greiffenhagen, Maurice (1862-1931); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Louis XII (1462-1515) and his Army Leaving Alexandria, 24 April 1507, after a miniature
KW260548 Louis XII (1462-1515) and his Army Leaving Alexandria, 24 April 1507, after a miniature by Jean Marot (1619-79) from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-64)

How to Carry a Cloth to Approach Beasts, after a miniature in the 15th century Manuscript
KW260512 How to Carry a Cloth to Approach Beasts, after a miniature in the 15th century Manuscript of Phoebus, from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published 1847 (litho)

Christ on the cross (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XIR253090 Christ on the cross (woodcut) (b/w photo) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Christ en croix; Saint Jean; ); German

Earth, detail of the right hand side, c. 1640-41 (oil on canvas)
XIR216681 Earth, detail of the right hand side, c.1640-41 (oil on canvas) by Deruet, Claude (1588-1660); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans

Jousting Tournament in a square, 1st half of 17th century (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR194141 Jousting Tournament in a square, 1st half of 17th century (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French

Charles VII (1470-98) enters Rome in 1494 to be declared Emperor of the Orient
KW177751 Charles VII (1470-98) enters Rome in 1494 to be declared Emperor of the Orient, from Histoire de France by Colart, published c.1840 (engraving) by French School

Equestrian portrait of Charles V in armour (1500-58) (colour engraving)
XIR156718 Equestrian portrait of Charles V in armour (1500-58) (colour engraving) by Liefrinck, Hans (the Elder) (1518-72); Stedelijk Prentakabinet, Antwerp, Belgium; Netherlandish, out of copyright

FRENCH NOBLEMEN. 15th century French noblemen. Top, left to right: Le Comte de Vendome Monjoye; Gilles de Laval; Philippe Duc de Bourgogne Monjoye Saint-Denis

FIRST CRUSADE, 1097. The defeat of the Turks by Bohemond, Tancred, Robert of Normandy, Godfrey of Bouillon, and others of the First Crusade at Eskisehir (Dorylaeum) on 1 July 1097

INDIA: PROCESSION. Ceremonial procession of a maharaja of India

INDIA: HINDU FESTIVAL. Spectators celebrating Holi, the Hindu festival of spring, at the City Palace in Udaipur, India. Indian miniature painting

INDIA: ELEPHANT FIGHT. Ceremonial elephant fight presided over by a maharana of Udaipur, India. Indian miniature painting

SPAIN: HIGUERUELA, 1431. King Juan II of Castile and Leon (center, full armor and red caparison) riding with his knights into battle against the Muslims at Higueruela, Spain, 1 July 1431

SPAIN: MUSLIM INVASION. Fighting between Christians and Muslims in Spain. Illumination from the Cantigas de Alfonso X, 13th century

TURKISH SOLDIER. A Turkish soldier with peasant prisoners. German woodcut, 16th century

ENGLISH ARMY IN CALAIS. The English army before Calais in 1347. Pen-and-ink drawing, late 19th century, by Paul Hardy

KNIGHTS: JOUST, 1517. Two knights jousting. German woodcut illustrating the Theuerdank, an allegorical poem by Melchiol Pfintzing, 1517

HUNTING, 15th CENTURY. A mythological hunting party made up of a helmeted monkey riding a unicorn and a monkey riding a stag, following another monkey carrying a spear, who points the way

MAXIMILIAN I IN BATTLE, 1504. The victory of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I (1459-1519) over the Bohemians at Schonberg, Bavaria, in 1504. Contemporary woodcut by Hans Burgkmair the Elder

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In the enchanting world of Canterbury Tales, a woodcut of the Knight captures our imagination and transports us to c1490. With his caparisoned steed, adorned in regal trappings, he epitomizes chivalry and honor. Traveling back further in time to 1099, we witness European knights capturing Jerusalem during the First Crusade. In a fanciful manuscript, their victorious moment is depicted with intricate detail and vibrant colors. The caparisons on their horses reflect their triumph and valor. The Middle Ages were an era where knighthood reigned supreme. A line engraving from the 19th century showcases a knight meticulously arrayed for a tournament. Every inch of his armor shines as bright as his spirit while his caparison adds an extra touch of grandeur to his noble presence. Venturing into the East Indies, we encounter a captivating scene near Delhi featuring a majestic caparisoned elephant. Its embroidered housings and trappings are fit for royalty, reminiscent of Queen Victoria's exhibition at Crystal Palace in 1851. This magnificent creature embodies power and grace. Returning to Chaucer's Prologue to Canterbury Tales, another woodcut introduces us to "The Knight. " His attire exudes elegance with its carefully crafted caparison that complements his stature as one of literature's most revered characters. Delving deeper into history reveals Jean de Daillon's coat of arms proudly displayed by a knight in c1480. Guillaume Desremaulx masterfully captures this symbol of nobility through artistry that transcends time. Aimery de Guillaume Berard emerges from the annals of French history as an esteemed knight from the 13th century. His gallant figure dons armor embellished with exquisite details including an awe-inspiring caparison that reflects both strength and sophistication. From France to Germany, cavalry knights armored themselves throughout centuries.