Knighting Collection

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

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)

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)

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.

King Richard Ii Knighting The Kings Of Connaught, Ulster, Thomond And Leinster In 1394. Richard Ii, 1367 To 1400
UIG5420687 King Richard Ii Knighting The Kings Of Connaught, Ulster, Thomond And Leinster In 1394. Richard Ii, 1367 To 1400. Eighth King Of England. Drawn By H. Warren

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)

knighting - Knight: a king holding a sword at a ceremony of softening and arming a knight at the foot of which stands a
NWI4893491 knighting - Knight: a king holding a sword at a ceremony of softening and arming a knight at the foot of which stands a page

The knighting of Galahad (litho)
8653407 The knighting of Galahad (litho) by Speed, Lancelot (1860-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: The knighting of Galahad)

Fifth Italian War (1515-1516): Pierre Terrail de Bayard (1476-1524) armant Francois 1st (1494-1547)
ELD4871651 Fifth Italian War (1515-1516): Pierre Terrail de Bayard (1476-1524) armant Francois 1st (1494-1547) knight after the Battle of Marignan (Maregnano) (Italy)

The Prince of Wales in India: Chapter of the Star of India at Allahabad...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales in India: Chapter of the Star of India at Allahabad, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

The Prince of Wales knighting the Right Hon. W. H. Gregory... 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales knighting the Right Hon. W. H. Gregory, Governor of Ceylon, in the Hall of the Old Kandyan Kings, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

Charles the Second Knighting the Loin of Beef, drawn by Gilbert, 1854. Creator: Gilbert
Charles the Second Knighting the Loin of Beef, drawn by Gilbert, 1854. The Second Charles of England Rode forth one Christmas tide, To hunt a gallant stag of ten, Of Chingford woods the pride

The Accolade, 1901. Artist: Edmund Blair Leighton
The Accolade, 1901. From a private collection

Francois 1st, armed knight after the Battle of Marignan (1515). 19th century (engraving)
PCT5618265 Francois 1st, armed knight after the Battle of Marignan (1515). 19th century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Francois 1st (Francois Premier, Francois 1st)

Queen Elizabeth I knighting Sir Francis Drake (1859 engraving)
Sir Francis Drake being knighted by Queen Elizabeth I of England in 1581. An engraving from The Heroes of England: Stories of the Lives of Englands Warriors by Land and Sea edited by John G

St Martin is Knighted, 1312-1317. Artist: Simone Martini
St Martin is Knighted, 1312-1317. Scenes from the Life of St Martin in the Cappella di San Martino, Lower Church, San Francesco, Assisi

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)

Elizabeth before the Spanish Armada (engraving)
3788531 Elizabeth before the Spanish Armada (engraving); (add.info.: Elizabeth before the Spanish Armada, on the face of a King of clubs playing card)

Peter Paul Rubens Accepting a Sword from Charles I of England, 1808 (oil on canvas)
LAF470990 Peter Paul Rubens Accepting a Sword from Charles I of England, 1808 (oil on canvas) by Cauwer, Joseph de (1779-1854); 43.1x62 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent

Charlemagne receives the 4 Aymon sons at the court and knights them - after a 13th century miniature by Huon de
LSE4106622 Charlemagne receives the 4 Aymon sons at the court and knights them - after a 13th century miniature by Huon de Villeneuve by French School

Investiture of a Knight, from the Metz Codex, 1290 (vellum)
IND364410 Investiture of a Knight, from the Metz Codex, 1290 (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Private Collection; Index Fototeca

Conferring knighthood on the field of battle after the recipient has killed two of the enemy
478226 Conferring knighthood on the field of battle after the recipient has killed two of the enemy, from Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix

Knights in armour with helmet, crest and mantling. 1763 (engraving)
7236019 Knights in armour with helmet, crest and mantling. 1763 (engraving) by Benard, Robert (fl.1734); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knights in armour for a tournament with helmet)

Queen Elizabeth I (1530-1603) knights Francis Drake (1540-96), illustration from Heroes of History (colour litho)
IL212317 Queen Elizabeth I (1530-1603) knights Francis Drake (1540-96), illustration from Heroes of History (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection

Philip V of Spain gives the Golden Fleece to the Marshal of Tesse as French Ambassador to Spain in 1724
XIR429015 Philip V of Spain gives the Golden Fleece to the Marshal of Tesse as French Ambassador to Spain in 1724, 1725 (oil on canvas) (see 429016 for detail) by Laumosnier

Queen Elizabeth knighting Drake (colour litho)
7193305 Queen Elizabeth knighting Drake (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Elizabeth knighting Drake)

The Duke Knighting Corny Delany (engraving)
7159702 The Duke Knighting Corny Delany (engraving) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke Knighting Corny Delany)

IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving)
7178136 IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baron knighting the Fish-Woman)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Tournoi; Tournament; Turnier (engraving)
7197794 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Tournoi; Tournament; Turnier (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tournoi; Tournament; Turnier)

Edward III knighting the Black Prince, 1546 (engraving)
671009 Edward III knighting the Black Prince, 1546 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward III knighting the Black Prince, 1546)

Let me knight or die! (chromolitho)
961331 Let me knight or die! (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Let me knight or die! Trade card, circa 19th century.); © Look and Learn

Francis I of France requesting to be knighted by the Chevalier Bayard after victory at the Battle of Marignano, Italy
969167 Francis I of France requesting to be knighted by the Chevalier Bayard after victory at the Battle of Marignano, Italy, 1515 (engraving) by French School

Ceremony of Knighting (engraving)
2813450 Ceremony of Knighting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ceremony of Knighting)

The Knighting of Don Quixote (colour litho)
2813440 The Knighting of Don Quixote (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Knighting of Don Quixote)

King Edward III knighting his son, Edward the Black Prince, in Normandy, France, during the Crecy campaign of 1346. Date: 1346

Bas-Relief in the Princes Chamber, House of Lords, Queen Elizabeth knighting Sir Francis Drake (engraving)
1609811 Bas-Relief in the Princes Chamber, House of Lords, Queen Elizabeth knighting Sir Francis Drake (engraving) by English School

Charles the Second knighting the Loin of Beef (engraving)
1607961 Charles the Second knighting the Loin of Beef (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles the Second knighting the Loin of Beef)

Ms 149 t. 3 fol. 95v Appointment of Two Knights, from the
XIR189495 Ms 149 t.3 fol.95v Appointment of Two Knights, from the Histoire des Nobles Princes de Hainaut, by Jacques de Guise (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale

Initiation into the order of Knighthood, illustration from Cassell
STC385224 Initiation into the order of Knighthood, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Edward the Black Prince (1330-76) (oil on canvas)
BBC188983 Edward the Black Prince (1330-76) (oil on canvas) by Cope, Charles West (1811-90); Palace of Westminster, London, UK; (add.info.: bestowing the Knight of the Garter; ); English

Ms Fr 343 f. 79 Arming a knight on a battlefield, from Lancelot du Lac
XIR162961 Ms Fr 343 f.79 Arming a knight on a battlefield, from Lancelot du Lac (vellum) (b/w photo) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

King Charles VII of France knighting Joan of Arc, 1429 (chromolitho)
2817169 King Charles VII of France knighting Joan of Arc, 1429 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Charles VII of France knighting Joan of Arc, 1429)

Queen Victoria Knighting Herbert Ashman, Esq. First Lord Mayor of Bristol
2829568 Queen Victoria Knighting Herbert Ashman, Esq. First Lord Mayor of Bristol, at the Council House, November 12th, 1899, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Woodville

The Queen at Derby (engraving)
1603178 The Queen at Derby (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen at Derby. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 30 May 1891)

The Queen conferring the order of Knighthood (engraving)
965492 The Queen conferring the order of Knighthood (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen conferring the order of Knighthood)

Admiral knighting brave soldiers - Spanish Armada
English Admiral knighting brave sailors during the battle against the fleet of the Spanish Armada - July to August 1588. 1588

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"From the Golden Hind to the Spanish Armada: A Journey through Knighthood" In this captivating collection of images, we witness the timeless tradition unfold before our eyes. The first scene takes us back to 1581, where Queen Elizabeth I bestows the honor upon Sir Francis Drake aboard his majestic ship, the Golden Hind. The vibrant colors of this lithograph bring to life the significance and grandeur of such a momentous occasion. Moving forward in time, we find ourselves immersed in Edmund Blair Leighton's masterpiece, "The Accolade. " Painted in 1901, it depicts a knight kneeling before his queen as she gently taps him on each shoulder with her sword. This enchanting artwork captures both grace and strength within its brushstrokes. Delving deeper into history, an engraving from 1859 showcases another instance of Queen Elizabeth I knighting Sir Francis Drake. It serves as a testament to their enduring bond and highlights Drake's remarkable achievements as a navigator during that era. Fast-forwarding once again brings us face-to-face with Peter Paul Rubens' depiction of Charles I presenting a sword to Rubens himself in 1808. This oil-on-canvas painting symbolizes not only knighthood but also artistic recognition and patronage during that period. Our journey then takes an intriguing turn towards medieval times when Charlemagne knights four noble sons at court. Huon de Villeneuve's miniature from the 13th century offers us a glimpse into this legendary event steeped in chivalry and honor. As we explore further back into history through vellum pages from Metz Codex dating back to 1290, we witness an investiture ceremony where knights are initiated into their esteemed order. The intricate details captured on vellum transport us directly into that medieval world filled with pageantry and tradition. A lithograph published around 1880 presents yet another fascinating aspect of knighthood - the conferral on the battlefield.