Chevalerie Collection

The Spirit of Chivalry, c. 1845 (oil on canvas)
BAL8021 The Spirit of Chivalry, c.1845 (oil on canvas) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); 125.8x84.8 cm; Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust

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)

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.

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)

French King Louis XIII and knights, engraving by Abraham Bosse for the frontispice of book "Les noms, nicknames
1738278 French King Louis XIII and knights, engraving by Abraham Bosse for the frontispice of book "Les noms, nicknames, qualites

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.

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

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

Navigator Francis Drake is made knight by Queen elizabeth 1st of England on April 4, 1581 (engraving)
1730721 Navigator Francis Drake is made knight by Queen elizabeth 1st of England on April 4, 1581 (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); (add.info)

Apparition of the Holy Grail to the Knights of the Round Table, illumination from Queste del saint Graal
1700532 Apparition of the Holy Grail to the Knights of the Round Table, illumination from Queste del saint Graal (ink & colour on vellum) by French School

Tsarevitch Ivan, the Fire Bird and the Gray Wolf, c. 1899 (lithograph)
2544035 Tsarevitch Ivan, the Fire Bird and the Gray Wolf, c.1899 (lithograph) by Bilibin, Ivan (1876-1942); (add.info.: Literature. Fairy Tales. Tsarevitch Ivan)

The knights gather for a tournament for King
The knights gather for an enclosed-field tournament or melee for King Rene of Anjou, 15th Century. Knights on horseback face off within an enclosure before royal spectators

Public expulsion of a knight from an Order of Chivalry. His armour and sword are removed, his spurs hacked off, and he is rebaptized and named a traitor

Ceremonies of knighthood
Knighthood ceremonies: a knight kneels to be dubbed with a sword 358, a squire attaches spurs to the knights armour 359, a knight is dressed in armour by women 360

Adolphe La on Willette (French, 1857 - 1926), Chevalerie rustique; L Amante du
Adolphe La© on Willette (French, 1857 - 1926), Chevalerie rustique; L Amante du Christ; Maria© ; Les Bouchers, 1888, color lithograph on wove paper

The archangel Saint Michael defeats the dragon (w / c on paper)
XIR391171 The archangel Saint Michael defeats the dragon (w/c on paper) by Cousin, Jean the Elder (1490-1560) (attr. to); Bibliotheque Municipale, Saint-Germain-en-Laye

Henri II presides over a chapter meeting of the French chivalric Order of Saint-Michel
XIR212939 Henri II presides over a chapter meeting of the French chivalric Order of Saint-Michel (vellum) by Cousin, Jean the Elder (1490-1560) (attr)

Adolphe Leon Willette (French, 1857-1926), Chevalerie rustique; L Amante du Christ; Marie; Les Bouchers, 1888, color lithograph on wove paper

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"Unveiling the Code of Chivalry: A Journey through Time" Step into the realm of chivalry, where honor and bravery reign supreme. Witness the historic moment as Queen Elizabeth I bestows knighthood upon Navigator Francis Drake, recognizing his valiant deeds on April 4, 1581. Intricate illuminations transport us to a mythical era, where the Knights of the Round Table are blessed with an apparition of the Holy Grail. The quest for this sacred relic embodies their unwavering devotion and noble pursuits. "The Spirit of Chivalry" comes alive in a captivating oil painting from 1845. Brushstrokes capture gallant knights adorned in shining armor, embodying virtues such as courage and loyalty that define true chivalry. Travel further back in time through a lithograph depicting "Tsarevitch Ivan, the Fire Bird and the Gray Wolf. " This enchanting tale reveals how chivalrous acts can lead to extraordinary adventures and triumph over adversity. The grandeur of medieval tournaments unfolds before our eyes as knights gather to showcase their prowess for their king. Their skillful jousts exemplify not only physical strength but also respect for fair play – core principles upheld by chevalerie. Yet not all tales end happily; witness a solemn scene where a knight faces public expulsion from an Order of Chivalry. This poignant reminder highlights that even those who bear noble titles must uphold moral integrity at all times. Delve into ancient ceremonies steeped in tradition as aspiring knights undergo rigorous tests during knighthood rituals. These sacred moments symbolize dedication to upholding justice and protecting those in need. A thought-provoking engraving depicts an extraordinary judicial combat between man and dog seeking vengeance for its slain master. In this unexpected encounter, we glimpse how loyalty transcends species boundaries within chivalric ideals. "The Union" captures unity among nations during Paris' Universal Exhibition of 1900.