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Leighton "The Accolade" Poster
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33 cm x 48.26 cm (13"x19")
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Leighton "The Accolade" Poster
Isn’t this a splendidly romantic painting? It was created in 1901 by the English painter Edmund Blair Leighton. This is a dubbing ceremony, which could be conducted by a knight or a Lady. The sword symbolised the shape of the cross. The sword’s two edges served to remind the knight-to-be that justice and loyalty were the two aspects of the knight’s power. If the ceremony took place in church, the knight-to-be took an oath to follow four commandments: never to consent to lies or treason, always to honour women and be ready to serve them, to go to mass every day, and to fast on Fridays. Then the inducted knight received an accolade from the sponsor, who tapped his neck or shoulder three times with the flat edge of the sword. He might then receive a collee, a light blow of the hand, or a punch! The accolade and collee were meant to make sure the new knight never forgot the experience of dubbing. (Who could?) The first time I saw this painting was on a greeting card. It so captured my imagination that I stood there looking at it for the longest time. Her marvellous gown and beautiful red hair, and the gold and pearl circlet on her head. And the knight-to-be on his knees before her in a posture of humility and devotion. I was lost in the romantic possibilities. Is she a Lady or a Queen? Are they lovers? Finally, my husband took me by the hand and had to lead me out of the store. Of course I went back and bought the card.
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By S.17 January 2013 • Verified Purchase
Print, Size: 58.42cm x 67.37cm, Media: Value Poster Paper (Semi-Gloss)
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I like the design features on the website. They enable the fitting of a good quality Print to an existing frame.
This Print was of excellent quality. I would buy again.
One small gripe is that the image was not centred horizontally (about 3mm out) so needed trimming. No great hardship and may have been my fault in the setting-up.
Next time, I would choose to set the text below the picture to a smaller font.
Overall - Thank You! Looks good in its frame - Just as expected. I had a very expensive Gallery print of this before. It got damaged - hence the replacement. It compares very well.
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By A.26 April 2018 • Verified Purchase
Print, Size: 33.02cm x 48.26cm, Media: Value Poster Paper (Semi-Gloss)
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Would highly recommend as very helpful. Prints...just perfect 😀
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By A N.8 January 2022 • Verified Purchase
Print, Size: 50.80cm x 40.64cm, Media: Value Poster Paper (Semi-Gloss)
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Zazzle's pictures are Amazing - I can't find these Products in the type of papers I need anywhere else. They cut them to the exact size you need , often changing the proportions to your exact requirement,
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Incredible Company - The prices are Great and so much to choose from. The Prints are clear and well Defined.
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Created on 13/02/2014, 6:20
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