Based 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 of the scene as witnesses to the ceremony.

A tapestry of the classic painting by Edmund Blair Leighton Entitled 'God Speed' painted in the 1900s. Featuring a beautiful red-haired woman wishing her beloved knight in armor a farewell and safe return as he prepares to ride into battle on his white steed. She ties a red sash around the knight's arm, which he is meant to return. This was typical in medieval times and was meant to assure that the knight returns alive and well. God Speed was the first of several paintings by Leighton on the...

This traditional wall tapestry was originally created as an oil painting by Kate Bunce in England. It received accolades at the time and won the Picture of the Year award. As a tapestry, the fabric elements of the painting take on deeper meaning as the fabric falls back to its native form. The textures of the fabrics as well as the intricate border patter add depth to the artwork.

From the 1901 painting by Edmund Blair Leighton (1853-1922). This is a brand new wall tapestry reproduction!

From the 1901 painting by Edmund Blair Leighton (1853-1922). This is a brand new wall tapestry reproduction!

From the 1901 painting by Edmund Blair Leighton (1853-1922). This is a brand new wall tapestry reproduction!