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Charge of Valor: The Medieval French Knight, 1847
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Title: "Charge of Valor: The Medieval French Knight"
Description: This vibrant antique print captures the dynamic energy of a French knight in full gallop. His armor gleams with the meticulous detail of a well-prepared warrior of the Middle Ages. The horse and rider are in perfect sync, a testament to the rigorous training and bond essential for medieval combat.
The knight is clad in a suit of plate armor, its surface etched with patterns that denote his status and possibly his lineage. The armor is functional yet ornate, indicating his prowess and his wealth. His helmet, with its closed visor, provides anonymity and protection, transforming him into an icon of chivalry rather than an individual.
The horse is equally armored, with a protective chanfron on its head, preventing injury during the heat of battle. The horse's caparison, a cloth covering that drapes over its hindquarters, is a brilliant yellow, fluttering like a banner that cuts through the wind, symbolizing the knight's boldness and the urgency of his mission.
In the knight's hand is a lance, steady and pointed forward, suggesting his readiness for the joust or charge. The lance's length is practical for reaching opponents at a distance, keeping the knight relatively safe from the melee of close-quarters combat.
This print not only depicts the physicality of the knight but also evokes the spirit of the age - an era where the clash of lances and the ideals of chivalry defined the noble class. It is a snapshot of history, capturing the romance and the reality of the knights who have long captured our collective imagination.
The colors have a nice glow over them. Historically, egg whites, known as glair, and sometimes egg yolk were indeed used in illumination and painting, particularly in manuscripts, to give colors a brighter appearance and to add a sheen or gloss to the work. This technique was quite common during the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance.
Egg whites can be applied as a varnish over pigments to enhance their brightness and to protect the colors. This application could make the colors appear more vivid and also add a slight glossy sheen to the surface of the image.
Egg yolk, on the other hand, was commonly used as a binding agent in paint. It forms the basis of tempera paint, a medium that was widely used before the advent of oil painting. Egg yolk helps to create a durable and long-lasting color that adheres well to various surfaces.
In the context of the print from 1847, it's less likely that egg whites or yolks were used directly on the print, as by that time, commercial printing processes would have been more advanced and less reliant on such manual methods. However, if this print is a representation of an earlier style or is meant to mimic the appearance of hand-painted manuscripts, the original artists might have employed techniques or materials that gave a similar effect to those achieved with egg-based binders and varnishes.
- Dimensions:Height: 7.09 in (18 cm)Width: 10.63 in (27 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1847
- Condition:Good. Mild foxing and light soiling but the image itself clean and hand-colored almost 200 years ago and still in expliciet colors. Aged paper with typically warm, yellowish-brown hue, mostly around the edges. Study the images carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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