Friday, January 09, 2009

Illustrations of knighting ceremonies, 13th century

Found through larsdatter.com, with thanks. Labelled with the name of the historical or legendary figure being knighted, and the date of the manuscript.

Roland, 1240-50:
Offa, 1250-4 (by Matthew Paris):

Galahad, 1275-80:

Godfrey of Bouillon, 1275-1300:

Pride, 1275-1300:


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