White Knight Collection

Antoine Ravel as the White Knight, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Antoine Ravel as the White Knight, 1855-1859

The White Knight Saving Alice from the Red Knight in Through the Looking-Glass
The White Knight saving Alice from capture by the Red Knight from Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There. Antique etching circa late 19th century

Percival Obtains the Shield of the Beating Heart, from
STC323729 Percival Obtains the Shield of the Beating Heart, from Stories of the Knights of the Round Table by Henry Gilbert, first edition, 1911 (colour litho) by Crane

White Knight
3839761 White Knight by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: White Knight, from Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson)

Alice and the White Knight (chromolitho)
969287 Alice and the White Knight (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alice and the White Knight)

DODGSON: LOOKING GLASS. Alice and the White Knight. After the design by Sir John Tenniel for the first edition, 1872, of Lewis Carrolls Through the Looking Glass

Bagdemagus broke his own spear against his enemys armour. From Knights of the Grail: Lohengrin, Galahad published 1909

CARROLL: LOOKING GLASS. The Jabberwock. Wood engraving after Sir John Tenniel for the first edition of Lewis Carrolls Through the Looking Glass, 1872

CARROLL: LOOKING GLASS. Alice helping the White Knight out of a ditch. Wood engraving after Sir John Tenniel for the first edition of Lewis Carrolls Through the Looking Glass, 1872

CARROLL: LOOKING GLASS. The White Knight shaking an old man sitting on a fence, a scene from a ballad told by the White Knight

CARROLL: LOOKING GLASS. The White Knight is sliding down the poker. Wood engraving after Sir John Tenniel for the first edition of Lewis Carrolls Through the Looking Glass, 1872

Virgin Galactics White Knight 2 with Spaceship 2 on the runway at the Virgin Galactic Gateway spaceport, Upham, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

SpaceShipOne, artwork
SpaceShipOne. Computer artwork of the privately-funded SpaceShipOne craft orbiting the Earth with its mothership, White Knight, below. SpaceShipOne was designed by the US company Scaled Composites

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"Unveiling the White Knight: A Symbol of Courage and Innovation" In the vast expanse of the Virgin Galactic Gateway in Upham, New Mexico, a remarkable sight unfolds. The iconic White Knight 2 gracefully rests on the runway, its sleek design embodying both elegance and power. Paired with Spaceship 2, this dynamic duo represents humanity's relentless pursuit of exploration beyond our earthly boundaries. Drawing inspiration from legends and tales of old, we are reminded of Percival Obtaining the Shield of the Beating Heart - a symbol that encapsulates bravery and determination. Just like Bagdemagus breaking his own spear against his enemy's armor in Knights of the Grail: Lohengrin, Galahad published in 1909, these modern-day knights push past limitations to conquer new frontiers. Alice encounters her very own White Knight in Wonderland – an enigmatic character whose whimsical nature captivates readers young and old. Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking Glass introduces us to scenes where Alice helps him out of a ditch or witnesses him shaking an old man sitting on a fence. These instances remind us that even unconventional heroes have their unique ways of making an impact. As we witness Virgin Galactic's White Knight 2 soaring through North American skies above Upham’s spaceport, it becomes evident that this aircraft is more than just metal and machinery; it embodies human ingenuity fueled by dreams reaching for stars yet unseen. The image captures not only technological marvel but also serves as a metaphor for progress itself – constantly evolving like Carroll’s White Knight sliding down a poker or defying gravity while sliding across time and space. Virgin Galactic's vision takes flight within this captivating scene at their Gateway spaceport—a testament to our collective yearning for discovery beyond what is known. With each takeoff into uncharted territories aboard Spaceship 2 tethered to its loyal companion—the magnificent White Knight—humanity inches closer to the stars, forever etching its name in the annals of history.