This engraving by Paul Mercuri captures the imposing figure of a 14th-century French knight in full armour, mounted on horseback and poised for a joust. Mercuri’s detailed rendering reflects the historic fascination with medieval chivalry and knightly valour, popular during the 19th century. The armour, designed to withstand the rigours of jousting, is depicted with meticulous attention to its form and function. This piece exemplifies the Romantic era’s idealisation of medieval themes, blending historical accuracy with the artist's imaginative revival of the knightly tradition.
1860
Artist: Paul Mercuri (1804–1884) Medium: Engraving Source: Original plate, courtesy of Rawpixel
