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Knights of the Order of the Golden Shield, 1369
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Knights of the Order of the Golden Shield, 1369
Knights of the Order of the Golden Shield, chevaliers de l ordre de l ecu d or, founded by Louis II duc de Bourbon in 1369. The ceremonial robes have gold shields on the chest. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a miniature in a manuscript book of Hommages du comte de Clermont from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France), Administration de Librairie, Paris, 1852
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This striking handcoloured lithograph depicts the Knights of the Order of the Golden Shield, also known as the Chevaliers de l'Ordre de l'Écu d'Or, an elite military and religious order founded by Louis II, Duc de Bourbon in 1369. The knights are shown in their ceremonial robes, adorned with gold shields on their chests, symbolizing their commitment to the Order. The Order of the Golden Shield was an esteemed chivalric institution during the Late Middle Ages, with members hailing from the French nobility. The knights were dedicated to the protection of the Church and the defense of the realm, making them both religious and military figures. This exquisite image is a handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard, based on a miniature in a manuscript book of Hommages du comte de Clermont from Le Bibliophile Jacob, published in Paris in 1852. The meticulous attention to detail in the knights' intricate garments, from their fur-trimmed mantles to their embroidered surcoats, highlights the grandeur and opulence of the medieval nobility. The Order of the Golden Shield was disbanded during the French Revolution, but its legacy continues to captivate historians, artists, and enthusiasts alike. This evocative print offers a glimpse into the rich history of medieval chivalry and the knights who upheld its values.
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