Knight Collection (page 2)

Seljuk Turks defeated at Dorylaeum, First Crusade
Crusaders under Godfrey of Bouillon, defeating Muslim forces of Sultan Kilij Arslan at Dorylaeum in Asia Minor, 1097. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Peter Cushing
PETER WILTON CUSHING British actor famous for appearing in Hammer Horror films, in Star Wars and as a cinematic Dr Who, pictured as Sir Palomides in the film, The Black Knight

South Sea Bubble / 1721
THE SOUTH-SEA BUBBLE A satire on Mr. Knight, the cashier of the South -Sea Company, who fled the country as the situation became too hot

Knights Tale, Joust
Palamon desireth to slay his foe Arcite

Don Quixote and the sheep
A scene from Cervantes novel Don Quixote -- the hero of the title encounters a flock of sheep and thinks they are an approaching army

No 4015 Knight of St John
4-6-0 Star Class locomotive built in 1908

Ballad / Twa Corbies
THE TWA CORBIES Two crows plan to dine on the body of a new-slain knight, then o er his white banes, when they are bare, the wind sall blaw for evermair. Date: traditional

KNIGHTS IN TOURNAMENT. Knights on horseback in a ring at a medieval tournament, one of whom (left) is being presented with a trophy. French manuscript illumination, 15th century

Knight and Fairies
A knight of the Round Table encounters fairies while he is riding at night through a wood

English Costume 1500-1550
LLM455329 English Costume 1500-1550 by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: English Costume 1500-1550)

Chess pieces on a chessboard

Richthofen and members of the Jagdstaffel
Captain Baron von Richthofen, German flying ace, responsible for bringing down 80 Allied planes during World War One, pictured here with members of Jagdstaffel 5 around a Fokker plane after his 62nd

Saint George / Byam Shaw
SAINT GEORGE " What Every Johnnie Bull Knows" drawn by Byam Shaw depicting a rather vicious looking St. George and a very dead dragon

Medieval knight and his horse
Knight armed and mounted, ready for battle. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Knight with the Arms of Jean de Daillon, c1480 (1946). Artist: Guillaume Desremaulx
Knight with the Arms of Jean de Daillon, c1480 (1946). This tapestry is held by the Montacute House, Somerset. From The Connoisseur Vol. 117, edited by H. Granville Fell. [The National Magazine Co

Scene from Song of Roland
Roland blowing his warhorn in battle against the Saracens at Roncesvalle, 789 AD. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Laidly Worm of Spindleston Heugh, 1881 (oil on canvas)
FFA151968 The Laidly Worm of Spindleston Heugh, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); 74.5x169.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Princess Margaret was the Laidly Worm; )

Parzival prays for guidance, from Myths and Legends of the Middle Ages by H. A. Guerber, 1909 (colour litho)
STC323939 Parzival prays for guidance, from Myths and Legends of the Middle Ages by H.A. Guerber, 1909 (colour litho) by Paul, Evelyn (1870-1945); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (etching)
BEN208710 The Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (etching) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 19x24.5 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: The Christian knight)

First Crusade: Taking of Jerusalem by the Crusaders, 15 July 1099. 1847 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4688208 First Crusade: Taking of Jerusalem by the Crusaders, 15 July 1099. 1847 (oil on canvas) by Signol, Emile (1804-92); 324x557 cm; Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon

Henry I, Count of Anhalt (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Artist: Anonymous
Henry I, Count of Anhalt (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Found in the collection of the Library of the Ruprecht Karl University, Heidelberg

Arthur Draws the Sword from the Stone, 1911. Artist: Walter Crane
Arthur Draws the Sword form the Stone, 1911. The young Arthur pulls the sword from the stone to become King of England. Frontispiece of Stories of the Knights of the Round Table by Henry Gilbert

Knight of the mid 15th century in battle armor with weapons.. He wears a checkered tunic over stocking, with two angels above holding his coat of arms. The weapons include a war hammer A and sword E

Dame Laura Knight working on a painting of the Palladium
Dame Laura Knight (1877-1970), British artist, pictured at work in her studio on a new, striking painting of the London Palladium seen from the box. Date: 1937

A Grey Day - Laura Knight
Two adventureurous women on a rocky hillside, resting and relaxing under the tranquil but unimaginative sky

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

Scene extraite de Don Quichotte de Cervantes - Scene from Don Quijote de la Mancha by M
FIA5409468 Scene extraite de Don Quichotte de Cervantes - Scene from Don Quijote de la Mancha by M. de Cervantes, by Jimenez Aranda, Jose (1837-1903). Oil on canvas, 1868-1870

Laura Knight at the circus
Dame Laura Knight, DBE (1877 - 1970) - English painter pictured sketching Bronette and Gonzalis, the lady aerialists at Olympia circus

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

Kings College Chapel, Cambridge, 1864. Late Gothic edifice with a vast fan vaulted ceiling with ornate stained glass windows

God Speed, 1900. Artist: Edmund Blair Leighton
God Speed, 1900

Alonso Perez de Guman, 7th Duke of Medina Sidonia (1550-1615). Grandee of Spain, a Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece since 1581. Commander-in-chief of the Spanish Armada. Engraving. Portrait

Medieval tournament. The two sides of the contest with the Knight of Honor at the center. Miniature in the Livre des tournois of Rene d Anjou (1465). National Library in Paris. France

Knight Templar, knight and Bishop
Knight Templar stands on a Mediterranean shore, wearing the red cross on his cloak authorised by pope Eugenius III in 1146. Knight in chainmail, robe and holding shield and sword, and bishop

Death of Baldwin I (1171-1205) the Latin King of Jerusalem, illustration from Bibliotheque
KW219427 Death of Baldwin I (1171-1205) the Latin King of Jerusalem, illustration from Bibliotheque des Croisades by J-F. Michaud, 1877 (litho) by Dore

RIVERA: CUERNAVACA. Diego Rivera: The Taking of Cuernavaca. Detail of fresco in Cortez-Palace, Cuernevaca, Mexico

Medieval battle scene
Jonathan battling Baccide, from a French translation of Josephus History of the Jews, 1400s. Printed color lithograph reproduction of a miniature in a 15th century French manuscript

Crusaders entering Constantinople
Defeat of Muslim defenders of Constantinople during the Crusades. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

First Crusade begun by Peter the Hermit, 1095
Peter the Hermit preaching the First Crusade before Pope Urban II, 1095. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Lord Howard of Effingham (1536-1624), 1st Earl of Nottingham - Daniel Mytens (studio of)
Oil on Canvas 243 x 155 17th C

Don Quixote attacks a windmill
A scene from Cervantes novel Don Quixote -- the hero of the title attacks a windmill, believing it to be an enemy giant

Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513

Prince Henry, Hotspur and Falstaff (Shakespeare, King Henry IV, Part 1, Act 5, Scene 4), first published 1796; reissued 1852

Major-General Hector A. Macdonald, C. B. 1900. Creator: Heath
Major-General Hector A. Macdonald, C.B. 1900. Hector MacDonald (1853- 1903) also known as Fighting Mac, served as as subaltern in the First Boer War

The Battle of Towton, 29 March 1461, (c1920). The Battle of Towton (1461) took place near Towton in Yorkshire and was one of the bloodiest ever battles fought in Britain

A Knight at the Crossroads, 1898. Artist: Viktor Mihajlovic Vasnecov
A Knight at the Crossroads, 1898. A scene from the Russian fairy tale Tsarevich Ivan, the Fire Bird and the Grey Wolf. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Day before of the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa (1212) with
History of Spain. Day before of the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa (1212) in which Alfonso VIII of Castile defeated the Almohad army of Caliph al-Nasir Muhammed. Colored engraving

John, Duke of Berrys household exchanging New Year gifts. The Duke is seated at the right, in blue. Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry. 15th century. Miniature. Chateau de Chantilly. France

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Unveiling the Chivalrous Legacy: A Journey Through the Knight's Tales" Step into a realm of valor and honor as we embark on a captivating exploration of knights, their legends, and their enduring impact. From ancient manuscripts to iconic statues, let us delve into the rich tapestry that defines these noble warriors. In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren, we witness an enthralling encounter between chivalry and supernatural forces. The tale unfolds with breathtaking intensity, leaving us pondering over themes of bravery and loyalty. The Ghost Story by Alfred Bestall sends shivers down our spines as we are transported to eerie medieval nights filled with spectral apparitions. This chilling narrative reminds us that even knights were not immune to encounters beyond mortal comprehension. The Lindisfarne Gospels, created between 715-721, showcase intricate illuminations depicting scenes from biblical stories intertwined with motifs inspired by knightly culture. These masterpieces serve as testaments to both religious devotion and the influence of knighthood in medieval society. The Bayeux Tapestry immortalizes one of history's most pivotal moments - the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Woven meticulously through vibrant threads is a visual chronicle capturing every triumph and tragedy faced by knights on this fateful day. Medieval English shield designs offer glimpses into individual heraldic identities borne proudly upon shields during battles. Each emblem tells a unique story reflecting family lineage or personal achievements – symbols etched onto armor representing courage amidst chaos. Standing tall at the Bruce Monument at Bannockburn is a statue honoring Robert the Bruce – Scotland's legendary knight who fought valiantly for independence against English oppression. His unwavering determination continues to inspire generations even today. As dawn breaks on Agincourt in 1415, we witness an imminent clash between two mighty armies; it is here that King Henry V leads his outnumbered troops against all odds.