Knighthood Collection (#7)

Sir John Grey, earl of Tankerville, c 1419-1421 (chromolitho)
2811866 Sir John Grey, earl of Tankerville, c 1419-1421 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Grey, earl of Tankerville, c 1419-1421)

Sir Hugh Stafford, lord Bourchier, 1418 or 19-1420 (chromolitho)
2811865 Sir Hugh Stafford, lord Bourchier, 1418 or 19-1420 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Hugh Stafford, lord Bourchier, 1418 or 19-1420)

Lieutenant Sir E H Shackleton, CVO (chromolitho)
2790436 Lieutenant Sir E H Shackleton, CVO (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lieutenant Sir E H Shackleton, CVO)

Queen Victoria Knighting Herbert Ashman, Esq. First Lord Mayor of Bristol
2829568 Queen Victoria Knighting Herbert Ashman, Esq. First Lord Mayor of Bristol, at the Council House, November 12th, 1899, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Woodville

A soldier being knighted, 14th Century (colour litho)
969056 A soldier being knighted, 14th Century (colour litho) by Dutch School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A soldier being knighted, 14th Century)

French costume, 17th Century (coloured engraving)
968902 French costume, 17th Century (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French costume, 17th Century)

The Queen conferring the order of Knighthood (engraving)
965492 The Queen conferring the order of Knighthood (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen conferring the order of Knighthood)

The Late General Sir Christopher Teesdale, KCMG, VC (engraving)
1063168 The Late General Sir Christopher Teesdale, KCMG, VC (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late General Sir Christopher Teesdale, KCMG, VC)

Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1852-1917) - English actor and theatre manager. He founded the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1904 and was knighted, for his contributions to theatre

A Young soldier prays the night before becoming a Knight, with his sword and shield in front of him. 12th century

The Queens Birthday Honours, New Knights (engraving)
1604804 The Queens Birthday Honours, New Knights (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Birthday Honours, New Knights)

King Richard II knighting the kings of Ireland (engraving)
3656191 King Richard II knighting the kings of Ireland (engraving) by Warren, Henry (1794-1879) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Richard II knighting the kings of Ireland)

The capture of Jerusalem by Jacques de Molay in 1299, 1846 (oil on canvas)
3740772 The capture of Jerusalem by Jacques de Molay in 1299, 1846 (oil on canvas) by Jacquand, Claude (1804-78); 173.4x315 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Sir Samuel George Johnson, KT, 1891 (oil on canvas)
3743815 Sir Samuel George Johnson, KT, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Lorimer, John Henry (1856-1936); 127x101.6 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); (add.info)

King Charles I of France knighted by Chevalier de Bayard after the Battle of Marignano, 1515 (chromolitho)
669004 King Charles I of France knighted by Chevalier de Bayard after the Battle of Marignano, 1515 (chromolitho) by French School

John II, king of Portugal, 1482-c 1484 and 1488-1495 (chromolitho)
2811922 John II, king of Portugal, 1482-c 1484 and 1488-1495 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: John II, king of Portugal, 1482-c 1484 and 1488-1495)

Sir Henry Percy, lord Percy, lord Poynings, and earl of Northumberland, 1474-1489 (chromolitho)
2811920 Sir Henry Percy, lord Percy, lord Poynings, and earl of Northumberland, 1474-1489 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Percy)

Sir Walter Blount, lord Mountjoy, 1472-1474 (chromolitho)
2811916 Sir Walter Blount, lord Mountjoy, 1472-1474 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Blount, lord Mountjoy, 1472-1474)

Sir John Astley, 1461-1486 (chromolitho)
2811907 Sir John Astley, 1461-1486 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Astley, 1461-1486)

Sir John Grey of Ruthin, 1436-1439 (chromolitho)
2811892 Sir John Grey of Ruthin, 1436-1439 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Grey of Ruthin, 1436-1439)

Sir Peter Courtenay, 1388-1405 (chromolitho)
2811884 Sir Peter Courtenay, 1388-1405 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Peter Courtenay, 1388-1405)

Sir Thomas Beauchamp, earl of Warwick, 1373-1401 (chromolitho)
2811879 Sir Thomas Beauchamp, earl of Warwick, 1373-1401 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Beauchamp, earl of Warwick, 1373-1401)

Sir Hugh Courtenay, 1348-1349 (chromolitho)
2811869 Sir Hugh Courtenay, 1348-1349 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Hugh Courtenay, 1348-1349)

Sir Gilbert Talbot, lord Talbot, 1407-8-1419 (chromolitho)
2811862 Sir Gilbert Talbot, lord Talbot, 1407-8-1419 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Gilbert Talbot, lord Talbot, 1407-8-1419)

Sir Thomas Felton, 1381-1381 (chromolitho)
2811850 Sir Thomas Felton, 1381-1381 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Felton, 1381-1381)

Sir William Latimer, lord Latimer, 1361-1381 (chromolitho)
2811846 Sir William Latimer, lord Latimer, 1361-1381 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William Latimer, lord Latimer, 1361-1381)

Sir Walter Paveley, 1348-1375 (chromolitho)
2811844 Sir Walter Paveley, 1348-1375 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Paveley, 1348-1375)

Sir Sanchet Dabrichecourt, 1348-c 1360 (chromolitho)
2811843 Sir Sanchet Dabrichecourt, 1348-c 1360 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Sanchet Dabrichecourt, 1348-c 1360)

Sir Neel Loryng, 1348-1385-6 (chromolitho)
2811841 Sir Neel Loryng, 1348-1385-6 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Neel Loryng, 1348-1385-6)

The Chevalier de Bayard, and scenes from his life (chromolitho)
2817065 The Chevalier de Bayard, and scenes from his life (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chevalier de Bayard, and scenes from his life)

"Elizabeth knighted the greatest of her immortal seamen"(engraving)
2809352 " Elizabeth knighted the greatest of her immortal seamen" (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Francis I, the king of France received the order of knighthood from Bayard
1192596 Francis I, the king of France received the order of knighthood from Bayard by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Francis I of France receiving his knighthood from the Chevalier de Bayard after the Battle of Marignano
3621085 King Francis I of France receiving his knighthood from the Chevalier de Bayard after the Battle of Marignano, 1515 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Sir John Stanley & Isabella de Lathom (colour litho)
3643306 Sir John Stanley & Isabella de Lathom (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir Thomas Stanley, lord Stanley, earl of Derby, 1483-1504 (chromolitho)
2811924 Sir Thomas Stanley, lord Stanley, earl of Derby, 1483-1504 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Stanley, lord Stanley, earl of Derby)

Sir Richard Plantagenet, duke of York, 1475-1483 (chromolitho)
2811921 Sir Richard Plantagenet, duke of York, 1475-1483 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Richard Plantagenet, duke of York, 1475-1483)

Sir John Tiptoft, lord Tiptoft and earl of Worcester, 1461-2-1470 (chromolitho)
2811904 Sir John Tiptoft, lord Tiptoft and earl of Worcester, 1461-2-1470 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Tiptoft)

Sir George Plantagenet, earl of Warwick and Salisbury, and duke of Clarence, 1461-1477-8 (chromolitho)
2811902 Sir George Plantagenet, earl of Warwick and Salisbury, and duke of Clarence, 1461-1477-8 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir Humphrey Stafford, earl of Stafford, earl and duke of Buckingham, 1429-1460 (chromolitho)
2811890 Sir Humphrey Stafford, earl of Stafford, earl and duke of Buckingham, 1429-1460 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Humphrey Stafford)

Sir William de la Pole, count of Dreux, earl of Pembroke, and marquess and duke of Suffolk, 1421-1450 (chromolitho)
2811888 Sir William de la Pole, count of Dreux, earl of Pembroke, and marquess and duke of Suffolk, 1421-1450 (chromolitho) by Hope

Sir Walter Hungerford, lord Hungerford, 1421-1449 (chromolitho)
2811887 Sir Walter Hungerford, lord Hungerford, 1421-1449 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Hungerford, lord Hungerford, 1421-1449)

Sir Thomas Beaufort, earl of Dorset and duke of Exeter, 1400-1426 (chromolitho)
2811883 Sir Thomas Beaufort, earl of Dorset and duke of Exeter, 1400-1426 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Beaufort)

Sir Edmond Plantagenet of Langley, earl of Cambridge and duke of York, 1361-1402 (chromolitho)
2811881 Sir Edmond Plantagenet of Langley, earl of Cambridge and duke of York, 1361-1402 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir Thomas Erpyngham, 1401-1428 (chromolitho)
2811880 Sir Thomas Erpyngham, 1401-1428 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Erpyngham, 1401-1428)

Sir Miles Stapleton, 1348-1364 (chromolitho)
2811877 Sir Miles Stapleton, 1348-1364 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Miles Stapleton, 1348-1364)

Sir Hugh Stafford, lord Bourchier, 1418 or 19-1420 (chromolitho)
2811864 Sir Hugh Stafford, lord Bourchier, 1418 or 19-1420 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Hugh Stafford, lord Bourchier, 1418 or 19-1420)

Sir Hugh Burnell, lord Burnell, 1406-1420 (chromolitho)
2811861 Sir Hugh Burnell, lord Burnell, 1406-1420 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Hugh Burnell, lord Burnell, 1406-1420)

Sir John Bourchier, lord Bourchier, 1392-1400 (chromolitho)
2811852 Sir John Bourchier, lord Bourchier, 1392-1400 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Bourchier, lord Bourchier, 1392-1400)

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"Knighthood: A Timeless Legacy of Courage, Chivalry, and Honor" Step into the world of knighthood, where legends are born and heroes arise. From the captivating narration of David Attenborough to the grandeur of Hugues de Payens, Grand Master of the Knights Templar, this ancient tradition has fascinated generations. Intricate brushstrokes by artist Henri Lehmann bring to life "The Vigil, " a masterpiece that captures the essence of a knight's unwavering dedication. Ernest Rutherford's caricature reminds us that even great minds can be touched by the allure of knighthood. Witness Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones' portrayal in "The Fight: St George Killing the Dragon VI, " an epic depiction showcasing bravery against all odds. El Greco's mastery shines through in his portrayal of The Apostle Saint James the Great, reminding us that knights were not only warriors but also men guided by faith. Beyond battles and quests for glory lies camaraderie; Elton John with Sir John Gielgud at a charity show exemplifies how knighthood transcends social boundaries. Sir Samuel George Johnson's distinguished presence as KT symbolizes honor bestowed upon those who have made significant contributions to society. Travel back in time with Prince Alphonse of Poitiers, Count of Toulouse - his portrait from 1837 evokes nostalgia for an era when chivalry reigned supreme. Queen Elizabeth I bestowing knighthood upon Sir Francis Drake aboard his ship paints a vivid picture filled with triumph and adventure. "The Conquest of Constantinople by Crusaders" immortalized by Vasilios Chatzis transports us to a pivotal moment in history when knights fought valiantly for their cause. Finally, immerse yourself in Knightly Vigil – an embodiment of loyalty and sacrifice that defined these noble warriors throughout centuries.