Caparison Collection (#5)

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

WARREN HASTINGS (1732-1818). English colonial administrator. Hastings riding on an elephant in India. Wood engraving, early 19th century

KING ARTHUR. King Arthur in battle. French manuscript illumination, c1290

DEBORAH THE PROPHETESS. An Old Testament Battle Scene depicting the combatants as 13th century French warriors. Deborah, the Prophetess, encourages Barak to attack Sisera

ISRAELITES: ARK OF COVENANT. The Israelites, being smitten by the Philistines, fetch the Ark of the Covenant to encourage them in battle (I Samuel 4: 104). French manuiscript illumination, c1250

DEBORAH THE PROPHETESS. The prophetess Deborah encouraging Barak and his knights to attack the army of King Jabin of Hazor. Detail from a French illuminated mansuscript, c1300

CHARLEMAGNE (742-814). King of the Franks (768-814) and Emperor of the West (800-814). Charlemagne slaying an opponent. From a page of the 12th century Heidelberg manuscript of the Chanson de Roland

PLAYING CARD, 15th CENTURY. The king. Woodcut design for a French playing card, 15th century

PLAYING CARD, 15th CENTURY. The queen. Woodcut design for a French playing card, 15th century

MINNESINGER, 14th CENTURY. The minnesinger Heinrich von Rugge in an illumination from the early 14th century great Heidelberg Lieder manuscript

RIDING AN ELEPHANT. A party of European women riding an elephant in India. Wood engraving, German, mid-19th century

ENGLAND: ARCHER & KNIGHT. English archer and knight of the later Middle Ages. Line engraving, English, late 18th century

BATTLE OF AGINCOURT, 1415. Battle of Agincourt, France, 25 October 1415. Line engraving, 19th century

FRENCH KNIGHT, 16th CENTURY. A French knight outfitted for a tournament, 16th century. Line engraving

ENGLAND: ARCHER AND ARMOR. Late medieval archer and man in armor on a barded horse. Line engraving, English, from a late 18th century history of England

KNIGHTS: TOURNAMENT. Knights fighting in a tournament. Wood engraving, French, 19th century

TANCRED (1078?-1112). Norman soldier, hero and crusader. Line engraving after a miniature in an early 12th century French Psalter

GERMAN KNIGHT. Knight on horseback. Wood engraving after a 13th century German manuscript

SHAKESPEARE: RICHARD II. Act I, Scene III from William Shakespeares Richard II. Wood engraving after Sir John Gilbert (1817-1897)

PHILIP II & RICHARD I. King Philip II of France (left) and King Richard I of England setting out on the Third Crusade in 1190. Line engraving of uncertain date

SIMON DE MONTFORT L AMAURY (1160-1218). Earl of Leicester and Count of Toulouse. The death of Simon de Montfort at the siege of Toulouse, France, 1218, during his campaign against the Albigenses

OSMAN I (1258-1326). Also known as Osman Gazi. Founder of the Ottoman Empire. Wood engraving, 19th century

KNIGHTS: TOURNAMENT. Wood engraving, French, 19th century

KNIGHTS: TOURNAMENT. A tilting tournament in the Middle Ages. Wood engraving, 19th century

WORLD HISTORY: INDIA. The Prince of Wales, later King Edward the VII, mounting his elephant at the old Palace of Lushkur, Gwalior: American wood engraving, 1876

WORLD HISTORY: INDIA. The Imperial Durbar of India at Delhi. Lord Lytton, Viceroy of India, passing the Flagstaff Tower: English wood engraving, 1877

BRITISH IN INDIA, 1875. The entrance of the Prince of Wales into Baroda, India: wood engraving, English, 1875

HENRY VII (1457-1509). King of England, 1485-1509. Henry (center, on white horse) at the Battle of Bosworth Field, 22 August 1485. Copper engraving, English, 18th century

Triumphal entry into Berlin
The grand entry of newly weds Crown Prince Frederick William(1831-1888) and Victoria(Vicky) Princess Royal of Great Britain(1840-1901) into Berlin

Sardinian Costumes
A man and woman in traditional Sardinian costume, with their gaily caparisoned steed. Date: 1930s

INDIA: ELEPHANT FIGHT. Ceremonial elephant fight at Udaipur, India. Detail of an Indian miniature painting

SPAIN: HIGUERUELA, 1431. A Christian officer marshals lancers for an attack against Muslim forces at the Battle of Higueruela, Spain, 1 July 1431. Fresco, Spanish, 1431

PHILIP I OF CASTILLE. (1478-1506). Called Philip the Handsome. Spanish king of Castile (1506), archduke of Austria, titular duke of Burgundy, and son of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I

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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.