Gods Speed - Tapestry
Product Code: 14333In Medieval history, the knight was an armed and mounted warrior belonging to the nobility. The incessant private warfare that characterized medieval
times brought about a permanent military class, and by the 10th century the institution of knighthood was well established. The knight was essentially a military officer, although with the growth of feudalism the term tended to denote the holder of not only a position in the ranks of nobility but also in the ranks of landholders. After c.1100
Edmund Blair Leighton is best known for his adorned work commonly depicting medieval chivalry or highly tender moments between couples. As might be expected from his historic paintings a collector of old musical instruments, art and furniture. He lived at 14 Priory Road, Bedford Park, London, and died on
the 1st September 1922.
His popularity today remains strong and his timeless scenes sought after in reproductions.
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