Knighthood Collection

David Attenborough, British naturalist
David Attenborough. Caricature of the British naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Frederick Attenborough (born 1926) holding a frog

Hugues de Payens, Grand Master of the Knights Templar. Artist: Lehmann, Henri (1814-1882)
Hugues de Payens, Grand Master of the Knights Templar. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The Vigil, c1884, (1938). Artist: John Pettie
The Vigil, c1884. The Vigil of Arms was one of the religious exercises, which in the Middle Ages preceded the conferment of knighthood

Ernest Rutherford, caricature
Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937). Caricature of the New Zealand physicist Ernest Rutherford, with an electron orbiting his head

Hugh I, Count of Vermandois (1057-1101), 1840s. Creator: Decaisne, Henri (1799-1852)
Hugh I, Count of Vermandois (1057-1101), 1840s. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The fight: St George killing the dragon VI, 1866. Artist: Burne-Jones, Sir Edward Coley
The fight: St George killing the dragon VI, 1866. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales

Elton John with Sir John Gielgud at a charity show in London

Sir Simon Felbrigge, 1397-1442 (chromolitho)
2811856 Sir Simon Felbrigge, 1397-1442 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Simon Felbrigge, 1397-1442)

Manchester United manager Matt Busby prepares for his second knighthood granted by the Pope December 1972

The Apostle Saint James the Great. Artist: El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614)
The Apostle Saint James the Great. Found in the collection of Museo del Greco, Toledo

Sir Samuel George Johnson (1831-1909), KT
Artist: Lorimer, John Henry - Title: Sir Samuel George Johnson (1831-1909), KT - Date: 1891 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 127 x 101.6

Prince Alphonse of Poitiers (1220-1271), Count of Toulouse, 1837. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Queen Elizabeth I knighting Sir Francis Drake on biard his ship, the Golden Hind, Deptford, 1581 (colour litho)
5230138 Queen Elizabeth I knighting Sir Francis Drake on biard his ship, the Golden Hind, Deptford, 1581 (colour litho) by Gilbert

Graham Taylor Watford manager shares an historic moment with his chairman Elton John and his supporters in 1984 WFC

The Conquest of Constantinople by the Crusaders. Artist: Chatzis, Vasilios (1870-1915)
The Conquest of Constantinople by the Crusaders. Private Collection

Knightly Vigil
A knights vigil at arms

Lieutenant (Sir) Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922), Antarctic explorer. In the year this photograph was taken he and three companions established a record for reaching the farthest southern point

Robes of the Royal Victorian Order, 1953. The piece is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

The ceremony of knighting (engraving)
8636263 The ceremony of knighting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ceremony of knighting)

Literature. Don Quixote and the lion. Illustration: Don Quixote, by Miguel de Cervantes (1605-1615), Munich (Germany)
3434406 Literature. Don Quixote and the lion. Illustration: Don Quixote, by Miguel de Cervantes (1605-1615), Munich (Germany), 1880 (colour engraving); (add.info.: Litterature. Coll. Part)

Music. Opera. Rienzi, opera by Richard Wagner (1842). Postcard, Austria, c.1910 (postcard)
3434042 Music. Opera. Rienzi, opera by Richard Wagner (1842). Postcard, Austria, c.1910 (postcard); (add.info.: Opera. Rienzi, opera de Richard Wagner (1842). Coll. Part. Music. Opera

Literature. Don Quixote dubed knight. Illustration: Don Quixote, by Miguel de Cervantes (1605-1615), Munich (Germany)
3434405 Literature. Don Quixote dubed knight. Illustration: Don Quixote, by Miguel de Cervantes (1605-1615), Munich (Germany), 1880 (colour engraving); (add.info.: Litterature. Coll. Part)

Don Quichotte, Don Quixote, 1605 (colour engraving)
3434402 Don Quichotte, Don Quixote, 1605 (colour engraving); (add.info.: Litterature. Coll. Part. Literature. Don Quixote and the boat)

Queen Victoria knighting the Mayor of Birmingham in the Town Hall (engraving)
8676454 Queen Victoria knighting the Mayor of Birmingham in the Town Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Receiving a knighthood (engraving)
8672986 Receiving a knighthood (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Receiving a knighthood)

King Edward VII (1841 - 1910) conferring a knighthood
3062039 King Edward VII (1841 - 1910) conferring a knighthood.; Private Collection; (add.info.: From Living London, published 1903).

A King knighting a soldier, 1850
3478417 A King knighting a soldier, 1850; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting a King knighting a kneeling soldier. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Renaud de Montauban
2418398 Renaud de Montauban; (add.info.: Literature. The mother of the four sons of Duke Aymon recognizes Renaud de Montauban. Schoolbook cover, France, ca 1900.); Photo © CCI.

The Chaucer's Knight, from the Canterbury Tales
1578280 The Chaucer's Knight, from the Canterbury Tales; (add.info.: A line drawing of the Chaucer's Knight, from the Canterbury Tales 'The Knight's Tale')

Merrie England: The service of consecration (litho)
8642413 Merrie England: The service of consecration (litho) by Pearse, Alfred (19th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The service of consecration)

Joan of Arc knighted by the king of France, 1493 (engraving)
8822185 Joan of Arc knighted by the king of France, 1493 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joan of Arc knighted by the King of France - engraving based on the manuscript "Les vigiles)

Knighthood ceremonies: a knight kneels to be dubbed with a sword 358, a squire attaches spurs to the knight's
FLO4703172 Knighthood ceremonies: a knight kneels to be dubbed with a sword 358, a squire attaches spurs to the knight's armour 359, a knight is dressed in armour by women 360

Renaud de Montauban
2418218 Renaud de Montauban; (add.info.: Literature. The body of Renaud of Montauban is miraculously saved from the river in Cologne. Schoolbook cover, France, ca 1900.); Photo © CCI.

Queen Elizabeth knighting Drake on his return from his voyage round the world (engraving)
8636225 Queen Elizabeth knighting Drake on his return from his voyage round the world (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lohengrin, opera by R. Wagner. c.1900 (chromo)
3433695 Lohengrin, opera by R. Wagner. c.1900 (chromo); (add.info.: Lohengrin, opera de R. Wagner (1850). Imagerie, France, debut 20eme. Coll. Part. Music. Classical music. Lohengrin, opera by R

Sir Charles William Sikes
3586173 Sir Charles William Sikes; (add.info.: Portrait of Sir Charles William Sikes (1818-1889) a British knight banker. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester
3329876 Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester; (add.info.: Portrait of Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester (1532-1588) an English nobleman. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Drake Knighted on board his Ship (coloured engraving)
8652757 Drake Knighted on board his Ship (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drake Knighted on board his Ship)

the duel between Bertrand du Guesclin and Thomas of Canterbury, c. 1900 (chromo)
1790206 the duel between Bertrand du Guesclin and Thomas of Canterbury, c. 1900 (chromo); (add.info.: knight duel between Bertrand du Guesclin and Thomas of Canterbury in the 14th century)

History. France. Death of Roland in Ronceveaux (778). Roland blowing his horn
3434629 History. France. Death of Roland in Ronceveaux (778). Roland blowing his horn. Illustration in: Belles Images d'Histoire (History Schoolbook), by H

Saint George and the Dragon, 16th century. Creator: Russian icon
Saint George and the Dragon, 16th century. Private Collection

Armida in the battle against the Saracens, 1628-1630. Creator: Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690)
Armida in the battle against the Saracens, 1628-1630. Found in the Collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid.

Godfrey and the council listen to the demand of Armida, 1628-1630. Creator: Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690)
Godfrey and the council listen to the demand of Armida, 1628-1630. Found in the Collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid.

Scenes from the Legend of Saint Cordula: the apparition before the Knight of St. John..., c
Scenes from the Legend of Saint Cordula: the apparition before the Knight of St. John Ingenbrant, c. 1490-1499. Private Collection

Arnold Adriaan Buyskes (1771-1838). Commissaris-generaal (1816-19), c.1865. Creator: Unknown
Arnold Adriaan Buyskes (1771-1838). Commissaris-generaal (1816-19), c.1865

Portrait of Philip the Good (1396-1467), 1610s. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Philip the Good (1396-1467), 1610s. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

Portrait of Maximilian III, Archduke of Austria (1558-1618), known as "the German Master". Private Collection

Archduke Maximilian Francis of Austria (1756-1801), as Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights. Creator: Anonymous
Archduke Maximilian Francis of Austria (1756-1801), as Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights. Private Collection

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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.