Chivalry Collection (page 2)

A tournament in the 16th century (engraving)
5944421 A tournament in the 16th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraving A tournament in the 16th century Private Collection.); Photo © Photo Josse.

Sir Guy de Bryan, Baron Bryan, died 1391, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912632 Sir Guy de Bryan, Baron Bryan, died 1391, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Sir Guy de Bryan, Baron Bryan, died 1391. In suit of armour with chainmail camail attached to helmet)

St. George on horseback slaying the dragon, 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912628 St. George on horseback slaying the dragon, 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: St. George on horseback slaying the dragon in front of a kneeling princess while a king)

Conrad III or Konrad III von Bickenbach, 1298-1354, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912616 Conrad III or Konrad III von Bickenbach, 1298-1354, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Conrad III or Konrad III von Bickenbach, 1298-1354. With great helm and coat of arms on an escutcheon)

French knights and ladies in front of a castle, 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912609 French knights and ladies in front of a castle, 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: French knights and ladies in front of a castle, 14th century)

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)

Medieval knights in a pitched battle. Lines of cavalry charging on an open field
FLO4703348 Medieval knights in a pitched battle. Lines of cavalry charging on an open field. From Hans Burgkmair's Triumph of Emperor Maximilian I, 1526

Chain of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George 363, chain of the Order of Cyprus
FLO4703200 Chain of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George 363, chain of the Order of Cyprus (Orden des Stillschweigens) 364, chain of the Order of cross of the Order of St

American daily life: Virginia settlers invite to a ball at the Westover plantation
NWI4884436 American daily life: Virginia settlers invite to a ball at the Westover plantation. Dancing online, in front of an orchestra of violinists, overlooks a stage

Sir John Cornwall, First Baron Fanhope and Milbroke, English nobleman and soldier, 1364-1442
FLO4678472 Sir John Cornwall, First Baron Fanhope and Milbroke, English nobleman and soldier, 1364-1442. He wears a suit of plate armour, armorial tabard with a gold-crowned red lion on ermine field

Richard de Vere, 11th Earl of Oxford, 1416, commander at the Battle of Agincourt
FLO4678379 Richard de Vere, 11th Earl of Oxford, 1416, commander at the Battle of Agincourt. He wears a suit of armour with small pallettes, bassinet wreath and inscription on the forehead plate

Sir John Harsich, 1384. He wears his tilting helmet with turkey-feather crest and cointisse over his bassinet
FLO4678208 Sir John Harsich, 1384. He wears his tilting helmet with turkey-feather crest and cointisse over his bassinet. The wreath below the crest is two pieces of silk in his armorial colours

A knight of the Blanchfront Family, 1397. He wears a suit of armour with a visored bassinet, silk camail
FLO4678217 A knight of the Blanchfront Family, 1397. He wears a suit of armour with a visored bassinet, silk camail, ornamented mamillieres, round cuffed gauntlets, hauberk

Sir John d'Aubernoun or d'Abernon, 1330. He wears a bassinet helmet, tunic under a hauberk, gamboised armour
FLO4678175 Sir John d'Aubernoun or d'Abernon, 1330. He wears a bassinet helmet, tunic under a hauberk, gamboised armour, studded pourpoint and cyclas, plate greaves and demi-brassarts

World War I 1914-1918 cartoon: Phrenological map of the German Kaiser's mind as a warped version the normal mind
528502 World War I 1914-1918 cartoon: Phrenological map of the German Kaiser's mind as a warped version the normal mind map

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

Do You Know: Why do men raise their hats? (colour litho)
8668141 Do You Know: Why do men raise their hats? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why do men raise their hats)

Tournament of Albert IV, Duke of Bavaria, Munich, 1500 (engraving)
8663779 Tournament of Albert IV, Duke of Bavaria, Munich, 1500 (engraving) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tournament of Albert IV, Duke of Bavaria, Munich)

The Countess of Salisbury losing her garter dancing at a court ball, for King Edward II to pick up
FLO4622983 The Countess of Salisbury losing her garter dancing at a court ball, for King Edward II to pick up. The origin of the Order of the Garter, founded in 1348

Hennel Landschad and his wife Mia, 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912627 Hennel Landschad and his wife Mia, 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Hennel Landschad von Steinach, died 1377, and his wife Mia von Sickingen)

Walther von Klingen jousting in a tournament, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912604 Walther von Klingen jousting in a tournament, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Walther von Klingen jousting in a tournament watched by five noble women)

Daily life, the American high society: ballroom dance in a ballroom in Tuxedo, New York, circa 1890
NWI4884610 Daily life, the American high society: ballroom dance in a ballroom in Tuxedo, New York, circa 1890. Colour engraving, 19th century.; (add.info.: Daily life)

Ruins of an ancient knight's castle. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's Historical
FLO4703074 Ruins of an ancient knight's castle. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

A carousel parade among teams of knights representing the four elements fire, wind, earth and water
FLO4702952 A carousel parade among teams of knights representing the four elements fire, wind, earth and water. Part of the celebration of the birth of Freiderich, Duke of Wurttemberg, 1616

Young metropolitan gallant from Italy, 16th century. He wears a satin pourpoint with gold buttons, lace ruff collar
FLO4706059 Young metropolitan gallant from Italy, 16th century. He wears a satin pourpoint with gold buttons, lace ruff collar, silk cape and a velvet bonnet

Knights performing the Torch Dance (Fackeltanz). They wear plumed helmets
FLO4703376 Knights performing the Torch Dance (Fackeltanz). They wear plumed helmets, face masks and short jackets with ribbons from the shoulder

John Beaufort, First Duke of Somerset, English nobleman and military commander, 1403-1444
FLO4678462 John Beaufort, First Duke of Somerset, English nobleman and military commander, 1403-1444. He wears a conical helm, and a suit of splendid armour with borders along the arms

Two suits of black armour made for a German knight of the Order of St. George of Ravenna, 1534
FLO4678577 Two suits of black armour made for a German knight of the Order of St. George of Ravenna, 1534. Suit of black armour edged in gilt, helmet with gorget of chainmail, horse in barding

Thomas Beauchamp, 11th Earl of Warwick, 1313-1369, English nobleman and military commander
FLO4678215 Thomas Beauchamp, 11th Earl of Warwick, 1313-1369, English nobleman and military commander. He wears plate armour and chainmail, and carries his staff of office as Marshal of the Army

A gentleman helps a woman step down from a car after a descent down the rollercoaster at Roule (Place de Ternes)
FLO4677685 A gentleman helps a woman step down from a car after a descent down the rollercoaster at Roule (Place de Ternes)

English Georgian dandies escorting ladies to Hackney carriages outside the Opera House. Gallantry of Tom and Jerry
FLO4662102 English Georgian dandies escorting ladies to Hackney carriages outside the Opera House. Gallantry of Tom and Jerry

French Herald of Arms, King of Arms, 1720. He wears a violet velvet coat of arms with fleurs de lis and Mont-Joye
FLO4572337 French Herald of Arms, King of Arms, 1720. He wears a violet velvet coat of arms with fleurs de lis and Mont-Joye, Saint-Denis embroidered in gold on the sleeves

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.

Medieval tournament (engraving)
8673058 Medieval tournament (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jousting at a medieval tournament)

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

Wicker Frosch, Weikhard Frosch, died 1378, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912630 Wicker Frosch, Weikhard Frosch, died 1378, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Wicker Frosch, Weikhard Frosch, died 1378)

Mayor John Holzhausen and wife Guda, late 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912626 Mayor John Holzhausen and wife Guda, late 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Mayor John Holzhausen and wife Guda, Johann von Holtzhausen 1393 and Gudela von Holtzhausen 1371)

Great helms and shields with heraldic crests, 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912624 Great helms and shields with heraldic crests, 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Great helms and shields with heraldic family crests, 14th century. From tomb effigies)

Gottfried Count of Arensberg, 14th century armour, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912623 Gottfried Count of Arensberg, 14th century armour, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Gottfried, Count of Arensberg, Graf von Arensberg, 1370)

Walther von Bopfinger, died 1359, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912617 Walther von Bopfinger, died 1359, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Walther Bopfinger, died 1359, in chainmail and plate armour, leather tunic, with coat of arms on shield with bouche)

Scenes from an illuminated manuscript of Les Voeux du Paon, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912610 Scenes from an illuminated manuscript of Les Voeux du Paon, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Knights in battle watched by ladies in a castle)

Paris fashions, reign of Louis XVI, 1777 (engraving)
FLO4974715 Paris fashions, reign of Louis XVI, 1777 (engraving); (add.info.: Paris fashions, reign of Louis XVI, 1777. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Moreau the younger)

Spring: a young man puts flowers in the hair of a woman making a bouquet. Late chromolithography of the 19th century
JAB5037120 Spring: a young man puts flowers in the hair of a woman making a bouquet. Late chromolithography of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Spring)

American daily life: sport and leisure, young couple of tourists climbing Newport Mountain in the Desert Mountains
NWI4885330 American daily life: sport and leisure, young couple of tourists climbing Newport Mountain in the Desert Mountains Island, Acadia National Park, Maine, circa 1880

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

Ruins of ancient knights' castles. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's Historical
FLO4703083 Ruins of ancient knights' castles. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Ruins of an ancient knight's castle. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's Historical
FLO4703057 Ruins of an ancient knight's castle. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

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"Unveiling the Code of Chivalry: A Glimpse into Medieval Virtue" Step back in time to an era where honor and valor reigned supreme. The Bayeux Tapestry, a masterpiece that depicts the Battle of Hastings, transports us to 1066-1077, where chivalry first took center stage. Adorned with intricate Medieval English shield designs, knights clad in shining armor rode gallantly on horseback. In Cervantes's Don Quixote's library, we find a dreamer who embodies the essence of chivalry. His noble heart yearned for adventures and quests against windmills he mistook as giants. Jousting knights engaged in fierce combat, showcasing their strength and skill while upholding the principles of chivalry. Saint George slaying the dragon by Byam Shaw captures this spirit magnificently—a symbol of bravery and selflessness prevailing over evil forces. Meanwhile, at the Tournament in Piazza del Campo during 1607-10, oil paints bring alive scenes filled with pageantry and knightly prowess. Even beyond battlefields or tournaments, chivalrous acts permeated various aspects of life. Tennis Chivalry emerged during the 1930s when players displayed respect towards opponents despite intense competition—an embodiment of fair play within sporting arenas. The prestigious Order of the Garter exemplified true nobility as it recognized individuals who embodied virtues such as loyalty and courtesy. Hesperus—the Evening Star—depicted through art in 1855 became sacred to lovers worldwide; its radiance mirrored devotion akin to that found within chivalric hearts. Albrecht Dürer's etching "The Knight, Death and Devil" reminds us that even amidst adversity or temptation faced by knights on their journeys—be it physical or moral—they remained steadfast in their commitment to righteousness. Walter Raleigh laying his cloak at Queen Elizabeth I's feet epitomizes the chivalrous act of reverence towards women.