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King Arthur, Charlemagne and Godfrey of Boulogne

Primary Master of the Strassburg Chronicle

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three full-body figures in a standing position. In the center is a bearded man with a crown adorned with intricate details and leaves, wearing detailed armor. To his right is a woman wearing a crown, with long wavy hair flowing from beneath it. She holds a sword in one hand and a shield with a crowned heart and cross in the other. To the left stands another armored figure with a helmet with a plume, holding a sword and a shield with a cross pattern. Each individual is distinct in their medieval-style armor, and they all hold swords upright, resting on the ground. The background features a tiled floor with a repetitive pattern, and there are inscriptions in stylized script at the top and bottom of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1492
Medium
pen and black ink over traces of black chalk on on laid paper ruled in leadpoint
Dimensions
3333 × 4416 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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