Randulph and Hilda dancing in the Rotunda at Ranelagh Gardens, (1842), 1903Randulph and Hilda dancing in the Rotunda at Ranelagh Gardens (a correct view of the place), 1842. The Misers Daughter: 12/20, Randulph and Hilda dancing in the Rotunda in Ranelagh Gardens
The Accolade, 1901. Artist: Edmund Blair LeightonThe Accolade, 1901. From a private collection
Clothing during the time of 1620-1670, 1903, (1937). Creator: Sophie B SteelClothing during the time of 1620-1670, (1903), 1937. From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan. [Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1937]
The Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1890). Creator: UnknownThe Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1890). Field of the Cloth of Gold at Balinghem was a tournament held in June 1520, between King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France
"Madame Leroux";By Francis Eleanor Trollope;Mr. Shard conducted Mildred---very shy... 1890" Madame Leroux" ; By Francis Eleanor Trollope; Mr. Shard conducted Mildred---very shy and shame-faced under all this eloquence--to the carriage, and waited bare-headed in the sunshine, 1890
Study for Lucains "La Pharsale", Canto I, c. 1766Study for Lucains " La Pharsale", Canto I, c. 1766
Warrior Saint, 1490/1500. Creator: UnknownWarrior Saint, 1490/1500
St. George, ca. 1435-1503. Creator: Israhel van MeckenemSt. George, ca. 1435-1503. After Martin Schongauer
Cartoon (41) The Spirit of Chivalry - by Daniel Maclise, R. ACartoon (41) The Spirit of Chivalry - by Daniel Maclise, R.A. executed by commission, 1845. Decription by the artist: The Spirit, or " Personification
Otto, Count of Nassau and his Wife Adelheid van Vianen, 1530-35. Commissioned by Henry III of Nassau, advisor to Emperor Charles V
Sir T. Fairfax, (1612-1671), 1830. Creator: UnknownSir T. Fairfax, (1612-1671), 1830. Thomas Fairfax, 3rd Lord Fairfax of Cameron (1612-1671) English nobleman, peer, politician, general
El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha (The Ingenious Nobleman Don Quixote de la Mancha) by Miguel de Cervantes, first edition, Madrid: Ibarra, 1782
Vida y hechos del Ingenioso Caballero Don Quijote de la Mancha (Life and facts of the Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote from La Mancha), edition of 1608
Cover of the work Vida y hechos del Ingenioso Caballero Don Quijote de la Mancha (Life and facts of the Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote from La Mancha) by Miguel de Cervantes, volume 1, 1714
Engraving in an episode of Don Quixote, in Vida y hechos del Ingenioso Caballero Don Quijote de la Mancha (Life and facts of the Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote from La Mancha)
Engraving in an episode of Don Quixote, in El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha (The Ingenious Nobleman Don Quixote de la Mancha)
The gentleman Paris, engraving of the incunable Paris and Viana, edition printed in Barcelona in 1494 by Diego Gumiel, novel written in Catalan at late 14th century or early 15th
Five effiigies of knights from Temple Church, London, 1786. Artist: James Basire IFive effiigies of knights from Temple Church, London, 1786. These five lie in various poses and all are armed with sword or dagger and dressed in mail armour
View of the effigy of Geoffrey de Mandeville, Earl of Essex, from Temple Church, London, 1840. This is one of several effigies of knights from Temple Church
View of the effigy of a knight from Temple Church, London, 1840. Artist: George HollisView of the effigy of a knight from Temple Church, London, 1840. This is one of a number of effigies in Purbeck Marble from the church and is shown with decorative carving around a head cushion
View of royalty kneeling accompanied by an armoured knight, 1796. Artist: A BirrellView of royalty kneeling accompanied by an armoured knight, 1796
Lancelot du Lac, 1886. Artist: Sir John GilbertLancelot du Lac, 1886. Sir Lancelot on horseback confronting a knight
Sir Owen Greets the Lady of the Fountain, 1911. How Sir Owen won the Earldom of the Fountain. From Stories of the Knights of the Round Table by Henry Gilbert, first edition, 1911
Percival Obtains the Shield of the Beating Heart, 1911. How Sir Percival was taught chivalry, and ended the evil wrought by Sir Balins Dolorous Stroke
Sir Launcelot, 1905. Artist: Dora CurtisSir Launcelot, 1905. An illustration from Stories of King Arthur and the Round Table by Beatrice Clay, 1st Edition, 1905
Prince Edward serves John of Artois at table after having defeated him at Poitiers, 1356 (1864). Edward the Black Prince (1330-1376) consoles John of Artois (1321-1387)
Two knights fighting on foot, 1842. Artist: Friedrich Martin von ReibischTwo knights fighting on foot, 1842. Plate from A History of the Development and Customs of Chivalry, by Dr Franz Kottenkamp
Three knights jousting at a tournament, 1842. Artist: Friedrich Martin von ReibischThree knights jousting at a tournament, 1842. Plate from A History of the Development and Customs of Chivalry, by Dr Franz Kottenkamp
Robes of the Order of the Garter, 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]
Raines & Porter Ltd. advert, 1919. From The British Printer Vol. XXXII. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]
The Order of the Guelphs, c19th centuryThe Order of the Guelphs. The Royal Guelphic Order, also known as the Hanoverian Guelphic Order, was established in 1815 by the Prince Regent and future King George IV (1762-1830)
A Nobleman and Lady, 1926. Artist: Herbert NorrisA Nobleman and Lady, 1926. A Nobleman and Lady in the fashion of Edward IV (1442-1483). From Costume & Fashion, Volume Two, Senlac to Bosworth 1066-1485, by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd
An Interior. Late Fifteenth Century, 1926. Artist: Herbert NorrisAn Interior. Late Fifteenth Century, 1926. From Costume & Fashion, Volume Two, Senlac to Bosworth 1066-1485, by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd. London and Toronto, 1927]
Initiation into the Order of Knighthood, 1905. Artist: HMPInitiation into the Order of Knighthood, 1905. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. I. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1905]
Embroidered front altarpiece of Saint George, from the Palau de la Generalitat, c15th century. From Penroses Pictorial Annual, Vol. XIV, edited by William Gamble. [A.W. Penrose & Co
Anglers Repast, 1789, (1902). Artist: William WardAnglers Repast, 1789. After a painting by George Morland (1763-1804). From The Connoisseur Vol. IV [Otto Limited, London, 1902.]
Proession of the Order of the Bath, 1749, (1929). Artist: CanalettoThe Proession of the Order of the Bath, Westminster Abbey, London, 1749. The Most Honourable Order of the Bath (formerly the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath)
Margaret and the Robber, 1902. Artist: Patten WilsonMargaret and the Robber, 1902. The legend of Queen Margaret of Anjou after the Battle of Hexham (1464) is a legend appealing in its pathos and high romanticism; it has, however, no basis in history
Representations of an Ancient Tournament practised in different parts of England, 1794Representations of an Ancient Tournament practised in different parts of England.Spencers New History of England, 1784
The Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George, 1941. The Order of St Michael and St George is an English order of chivalry founded in 1818 by George, Prince Regent (later King George IV)
The Most Illustrious Order of St Patrick, 1941. Third in seniority amongst British chivalric orders, the Order of St Patrick was established in 1783 by King George III
The Most Noble and Most Ancient Order of the Thistle, 1941. Scotlands primary Order of Chivalry, the Order of Thistle was founded by James VII of Scotland in 1687
The Most Noble Order of the Garter, 1941. Established in 1344 during the reign of Edward III, the Order of the Garter is the highest order of chivalry, or knighthood, in England
Thirty French knights battle the English, Brittany, France, 1351 (1882-1884). Artist: DeghouyThirty French knights battle the English, Brittany, France, 1351 (1882-1884). The Combat of the Thirty (26 March 1351) was an episode in the struggle for the succession to the Duchy of Brittany
Chivalry and courtly love: Flemish parade shield, c1400 (1956). From the British Museum, London. A print from Ideas, a volume about the origin and early history of many things
Horseman for the Battle of Cadore, c1525, (1937). Artist: TitianHorseman for the Battle of Cadore, c1525, (1937). A print from Titian Paintings and Drawings, introduction by Hans Tietze, Phaidon Press, Vienna, 1937
Prince William son of Henry I, endeavouring to save his sister Matilda after bing shipwrecked, 1792
Queen Elizabeth and Sir Walter Raleigh, 1850. Artist: John LeechQueen Elizabeth and Sir Walter Raleigh, 1850. A satirical illustration of Queen Elizabeth I and Sir Walter Raleigh. Walter Raleigh (1554-1618)
