Knight Collection (#5)

Lancelot approaches the Castle at Astolat, illustration from Idylls of the King
XJF359076 Lancelot approaches the Castle at Astolat, illustration from Idylls of the King by Alfred Tennyson (litho) by Dore

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Knight, death and the devil, 1513 (engraving)
8620210 Knight, death and the devil, 1513 (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow, UK; (add.info.: Knight, death and the devil, Albrecht Durer, 1513)

Scene from Mozart's opera Don Giovanni (chromolitho)
6031942 Scene from Mozart's opera Don Giovanni (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Mozart's opera Don Giovanni)

Chevalier in the lastest fashions
3784779 Chevalier in the lastest fashions; (add.info.: Chevalier in the lastest fashions, from the reign of Louis XIV, 1700 - from engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet, after Bonnart)

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Portrait of Levinus Memminger, 1485. Creator: Michael Wolgemut
Portrait of Levinus Memminger, 1485.

Portrait of a Stout Man. Robert de Masmines (?), 1425. Creator: Robert Campin
Portrait of a Stout Man. Robert de Masmines (?), 1425.

Knights and Soldiers playing Dice for Christ's Robe, 1477. Creator: Derick Baegert
Knights and Soldiers playing Dice for Christ's Robe, 1477.

Young Knight in a Landscape, 1505. Creator: Vittore Carpaccio
Young Knight in a Landscape, 1505.

"The Building of the New Castle on the Tyne, 1080", from a picture by W. B. Scott, 1865. Engraving of a painting

The late Earl Canning, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The late Earl Canning, 1862. Engraving from a photograph. Charles John Canning held the positions of Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Chief Commissioner of Woods and Forests

The Shakspeare Commemoration: scene from..."King Henry IV.", Part I, played at Drury Lane..., 1864
The Shakspeare Commemoration: scene from Shakspeare's play of "King Henry IV.", Part I, as played at Drury Lane - Battle of Shrewsbury, in the last act, 1864

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Sea Adventure: The buccaneers at Porto Bello (colour litho)
8668732 Sea Adventure: The buccaneers at Porto Bello (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The buccaneers at Porto Bello)

Don Quixote of La Mancha, 1603 - 1605 (engraving)
8899815 Don Quixote of La Mancha, 1603 - 1605 (engraving) by Portuguese School, (17th century); (add.info.: Don Quixote of La Mancha (The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha)

A joust between Tristan and a knight watched by a king. Miniature from the manuscript "Tristan de Leonois"
AIS5389173 A joust between Tristan and a knight watched by a king. Miniature from the manuscript "Tristan de Leonois", Fol. 86 v. B.N

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812077 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812079 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Ingenious Hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha (Quixotte - Quijote) by Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616)
PCT4279477 The Ingenious Hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha (Quixotte - Quijote) by Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616): the knight has the sad figure made cabrioles " putting naked certain things

Joan of Arc on horseback brandishing a sword (engraving)
8723996 Joan of Arc on horseback brandishing a sword (engraving) by Spanish School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The maiden on horseback)

The Council of Vienne, 1311-1312. 19th century (engraving)
7272480 The Council of Vienne, 1311-1312. 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: The Council of Vienne XV. Ecumenical Council convened by Clement V in Vienne)

Cover of a school notebook, 1927 (handwritten)
8713113 Cover of a school notebook, 1927 (handwritten); 22, 5 x 17, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Homework book by Antoinette Biron, aged 11 ½, in the second middle class)

Siege of Malta: The Flight of the Turks on September 13, 1565, late 16th century (oil on canvas)
MMM5457817 Siege of Malta: The Flight of the Turks on September 13, 1565, late 16th century (oil on canvas); National Maritime Museum, London

Grave effigy of Berthold VI von Henneberg, died 1330, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912607 Grave effigy of Berthold VI von Henneberg, died 1330, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Grave effigy of Berthold VI von Henneberg, Prior of the Order of Saint John or Johanniter-Ordens)

Costume of Konrad von Thuringen, died 1241, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912587 Costume of Konrad von Thuringen, died 1241, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Costume of Konrad von Thuringen, Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights, died 1241)

Thibaut IV Count of Champagne at the feet of the White Queen of Castile to warn her of danger (engraving)
5942884 Thibaut IV Count of Champagne at the feet of the White Queen of Castile to warn her of danger (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

late 19th century, French chromolithograph, depicting a 15th century, knight in armour
5617003 late 19th century, French chromolithograph, depicting a 15th century, knight in armour; (add.info.: 02/02/1895); Universal History Archive/UIG

Flemis tapestry. Series The History of Thebe (De geschiedenis van Thebe-La Historia de Tebas)
7208914 Flemis tapestry. Series The History of Thebe (De geschiedenis van Thebe-La Historia de Tebas): Tidio and Polyneses (Tideus en Polineikes, Tidio y Polineces). Ca 1490-1500

The Dream of Paris, 1536 (oil on panel)
5859904 The Dream of Paris, 1536 (oil on panel) by Gerung or Gerou, Matthias (c.1500-68/70); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Matthias Gerung)

Romance (colour litho)
8634686 Romance (colour litho) by Richardson, Agnes (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romance. Illustration for The Agnes Richardson Annual (Birn Bros, nd).); © Look and Learn

One of Walter Trier's Crazy People (colour litho)
8646635 One of Walter Trier's Crazy People (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tomb of Konrad von Seinsheim in the Johanniskirche in Schweinfurt, Bavaria (engraving)
8663777 Tomb of Konrad von Seinsheim in the Johanniskirche in Schweinfurt, Bavaria (engraving) by German School, (14th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Investiture of Edward the Black Prince as a Knight of the Garter, 1346 (colour litho)
8661462 The Investiture of Edward the Black Prince as a Knight of the Garter, 1346 (colour litho) by Cope, Charles West (1811-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy (engraving)
8673003 Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles the Bold (1433-1477), Duke of Burgundy

Title page of Histoire de France Tintamarresque (coloured engraving)
8672818 Title page of Histoire de France Tintamarresque (coloured engraving) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Title page of Histoire de France Tintamarresque)

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Advertising card for Watson & McGill's Crusader tobacco, Petersburg, Virginia (chromolitho)
8677797 Advertising card for Watson & McGill's Crusader tobacco, Petersburg, Virginia (chromolitho) by American School

View of an underground room of the town of Saint-Jean-d'Acre (Akko or Saint Jean d'Acre)
VEN5031478 View of an underground room of the town of Saint-Jean-d'Acre (Akko or Saint Jean d'Acre) built at the time of the occupation of the Croises

Knight (letter "M"). manuscript from the beginning of the 13th century
GIA5036462 Knight (letter "M"). manuscript from the beginning of the 13th century.; (add.info.: Knight (letter "M")

Miniature - in "The Heroids" by Ovid, translated by Madonna Alysa, the wife of Simone de Peruzzi
GIA5036692 Miniature - in "The Heroids" by Ovid, translated by Madonna Alysa, the wife of Simone de Peruzzi. 15th century.; © Giancarlo Costa

Tapestry illustrating The Trojan War: Achilles Death, c.1470 (tapestry)
CUL4896566 Tapestry illustrating The Trojan War: Achilles Death, c.1470 (tapestry); 482x942 cm; (add.info.: AGAMEMNON. Legendary king of Argos and Mycenae. Center Scene)

Middle Ages: knight dresses in armor by a squire. 19th century colour engraving
NWI4892933 Middle Ages: knight dresses in armor by a squire. 19th century colour engraving.; (add.info.: Middle Ages: knight dresses in armor by a squire)

Procession of crossbaletriers walking in battle with the sound of trumpets
NWI4892918 Procession of crossbaletriers walking in battle with the sound of trumpets. Colour engraving after a fresco located in Ghent.; (add.info)

Spain. Military orders. From left to right: " Orden de la Encina" (Order of the Oak), Order of Santiago
CUL4861249 Spain. Military orders. From left to right: " Orden de la Encina" (Order of the Oak), Order of Santiago, Order of the Crusade, Knights Templar, Order of San Salvador

Hundred Years War (1337-1453): the English army on the morning of the Battle of Azincourt, 1415
NWI4834775 Hundred Years War (1337-1453): the English army on the morning of the Battle of Azincourt, 1415. Strong water in colors 19th century.; (add.info.: Hundred Years War (1337-1453)

Knights bannerets going to the Crusade. Engraving of a book on the Crusades, editions Alfred Mame & Fils 1892
PCT4262515 Knights bannerets going to the Crusade. Engraving of a book on the Crusades, editions Alfred Mame & Fils 1892.; (add.info.: Knights bannerets going to the Crusade)

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"Unveiling the Chivalrous Legacy: A Journey Through the Knight's Tales" Step into a realm of valor and honor as we embark on a captivating exploration of knights, their legends, and their enduring impact. From ancient manuscripts to iconic statues, let us delve into the rich tapestry that defines these noble warriors. In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren, we witness an enthralling encounter between chivalry and supernatural forces. The tale unfolds with breathtaking intensity, leaving us pondering over themes of bravery and loyalty. The Ghost Story by Alfred Bestall sends shivers down our spines as we are transported to eerie medieval nights filled with spectral apparitions. This chilling narrative reminds us that even knights were not immune to encounters beyond mortal comprehension. The Lindisfarne Gospels, created between 715-721, showcase intricate illuminations depicting scenes from biblical stories intertwined with motifs inspired by knightly culture. These masterpieces serve as testaments to both religious devotion and the influence of knighthood in medieval society. The Bayeux Tapestry immortalizes one of history's most pivotal moments - the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Woven meticulously through vibrant threads is a visual chronicle capturing every triumph and tragedy faced by knights on this fateful day. Medieval English shield designs offer glimpses into individual heraldic identities borne proudly upon shields during battles. Each emblem tells a unique story reflecting family lineage or personal achievements – symbols etched onto armor representing courage amidst chaos. Standing tall at the Bruce Monument at Bannockburn is a statue honoring Robert the Bruce – Scotland's legendary knight who fought valiantly for independence against English oppression. His unwavering determination continues to inspire generations even today. As dawn breaks on Agincourt in 1415, we witness an imminent clash between two mighty armies; it is here that King Henry V leads his outnumbered troops against all odds.