Edmund Leighton Accolade Wall Tapestry 60-69 Inches Wide queen of antiquity

queen of antiquity

Spot little homes along the valley in this wall hanging

This creation is his interpretation of John Keats poem

The original was painted by artist Katsushika Hokusai in 1830

The fortress was rebuilt and enlarged by Jean de Fosseux from 1381 on

Edmund Leighton Accolade Wall Tapestry 60-69 Inches Wide queen of antiquityBased on a classic painting by Edmund Blair Leighton entitled 'The Accolade'. It is one of his many paintings depicting the subject of chivalry and has been considered as one of his best known works. This scene depicts an accolade ceremony where one is bestowed the honor of knighthood. The brave knight dressed in a coat of chain mail armor kneels before the beautiful queen and is sworn in with the edge of a sword. An audience watches on to the right