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Medieval Historical art prints from
the Crusades and onto 1500. This medieval Historical
art prints by Vernet, Dominnque Louis, Eugene Delacroix and Josef
Von Brandt are available only direct from medieval art a
division of Cranston Fine arts The military art print company
Edward the 1st In Wales by David Pentland
Edward departs from his almost completed Rhuddlan Castle at the
conclusion of his second Welsh campaign.
Joust - Pas d'armes de
l'Arbre d'Or by Graham Turner In July 1468, Margaret of York, sister to King Edward IV of
England, was married to Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy. This great
dynastic marriage was marked by processions, pageants and banquets, so
magnificent that contemporaries marveled at the wealth and splendour
of the Burgundian court. The highlight of the celebrations was
undoubtedly the tournament - the Pas d armes de l Arbre d Or
(tournament of the Golden Tree) - held in the Market Place at Bruges
in the shadow of the famous tower of the Market Hall.
Anthony, Count de la Roche - 'Grand Bastard of Burgundy' -
undertook to defend the golden tree against a succession of
challengers for eight days, jousting against each one for half an
hour, with the winner being the knight to break the most lances in the
prescribed time. Graham Turner's painting shows the moment the Count spurs his horse
forward, releasing its pent up energy into spectacular action as he
launches himself down the lists towards his opponent.
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Cavalry Charge by Josef Von Brandt (1841 - 1928)
European Knights charge Ottoman Turks, could possibly
be in Spain or Serbia
Guillaume de Clermont defending Ptolemais (Acre) 1291
by Dominque Louis The second battle of Acre the Turkish Army of 60,000 horsemen and
100,000 foot soldiers laid siege to the city. Eventually the Marmaluke's
took the outer wall on May 15th and three days later stormed the inner
gates, bursting into the city and most of the Christian defenders died
fighting them. Acre was thoroughly destroyed and all fortifications
demolished, May 18th 1291.
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