212 Henry Shaw (1800-1873) – King and Knight – Hand-coloured Engraving (1843)
A detailed, hand-coloured engraving illustrating a scene of medieval authority and chivalry. The composition shows two main figures: a King standing on the left and a Knight kneeling before him on the right, accompanied by a white warhorse. The King is crowned and robed in elaborate regal vestments, richly patterned with crosses and fleurs-de-lis, and he holds a scepter. The Knight wears chainmail and a tunic covered in heraldic crosses. His horse is caparisoned with matching heraldry. The inscription at the top dates the scene to the end of the 12th Century. This image is a plate from Henry Shaw's comprehensive work, Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages (1843), meticulously documenting historical costume and heraldry.
Henry Shaw was a British antiquary, illustrator, and author of the 19th century, renowned for his highly detailed and accurate works documenting medieval decorative arts, architecture, and costume. Trained as a draughtsman and engraver, Shaw famously illustrated his own publications, including Illuminated Ornaments (1833) and the seminal two-volume Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages (1843). These works, which utilized a combination of etching, engraving, and meticulous hand-colouring or color printing from woodblocks, are considered important scholarly records of medieval material culture, providing a visual treasury for historians and artists of his era.
Artist or Maker: Henry Shaw
Dimensions: Approximately 26 × 19 cm
Medium: Hand-coloured Engraving
Date: 1843
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
| Värdering | 400 - 500 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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