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Medieval knight in armour falling to his death from a tower
Medieval knight in armour falling to his death from a tower. Alan commits suicide at the loss of Adelaide. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from The Tournament, or Days of Chivalry, William Sams, London, 1823
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In this evocative handcoloured copperplate engraving, the tragic figure of Sir Alan, a medieval knight in full armor, plummets to his death from the top of a castle tower. The engraving, titled "Alan committing Suicide at the Loss of Adelaide," is an illustration from "The Tournament, or Days of Chivalry," published in London in 1823. The image is based on a drawing by Thomas Rowlandson, a renowned English satirical artist and caricaturist of the time. The scene is set in a grand medieval castle, with a portcullis raised ominously in the foreground. Sir Alan, clad in intricately designed armor, stands at the edge of the tower, his helmet in his hand, gazing down at the ground below. In the background, the silhouette of a lady, believed to be Lady Adelaide, can be seen looking on in despair from a balcony. The knight's tragic demise is the result of his unrequited love for Lady Adelaide, whom he had long pursued in gallant and chivalrous fashion. Unable to bear the pain of her rejection, Sir Alan, in a moment of desperation, throws himself from the tower, ending his own life. The engraving, with its intricate details and rich colors, captures the essence of medieval chivalry and the tragic consequences of unrequited love. The image, with its mix of humor, pathos, and intricate heraldry, is a testament to the enduring appeal of the medieval period and the timeless themes of love, honor, and gallantry. Thomas Rowlandson's caricature adds a touch of comedy to the otherwise somber scene, with Sir Alan's exaggerated pose and the comical expression on his face as he falls to his death. The image, with its intricate details and rich colors, is a testament to the skill of the engraver and the enduring appeal of the medieval period.
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