{"product_id":"the-arming-and-departure-of-the-knights-edward-burne-jones","title":"The Arming and Departure of the Knights - Edward Burne-Jones","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed scene from the Holy Grail tapestry series, depicting knights preparing for their quest amidst a lush, botanical setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis composition is a central panel from the Holy Grail tapestry series, commissioned by Morris and Co. for Stanmore Hall. Edward Burne-Jones designed the figures, while William Morris oversaw the floral foreground and the overall decorative scheme. The scene depicts knights preparing for their quest, surrounded by figures in flowing, classical drapery. The aesthetic reflects the Pre-Raphaelite interest in Arthurian legend and medieval romance, translated into the medium of textile art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual arrangement is dense, with figures and horses tightly packed into a shallow space. Burne-Jones employs a muted, earthy palette, punctuated by the metallic sheen of armour and the soft tones of the women's robes. The foreground is filled with a variety of botanical forms, a signature element of the Morris and Co. style. These plants are rendered with attention to their individual shapes, creating a carpet-like effect that grounds the figures in a semi-mythical forest setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the work demonstrates the collaboration between the designer and the weavers at Merton Abbey. The transition from Burne-Jones's original cartoons to the final woven form involved a careful interpretation of line and colour to suit the limitations and possibilities of the loom. The result is a work that balances narrative clarity with a decorative sensibility. The figures possess the elongated proportions and melancholic expressions characteristic of Burne-Jones's later work. This piece remains a primary example of the late Victorian revival of large-scale tapestry production, where the focus was on the integration of fine art principles with traditional craftsmanship. It captures a moment of transition, as the knights prepare to leave the domestic sphere for the unknown challenges of their journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/arthurs-tomb-dante-gabriel-rossetti\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eArthur's Tomb - Dante Gabriel Rossetti — Dante Gabriel Rossetti\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/the-eve-of-saint-agnes-william-holman-hunt\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Eve of Saint Agnes - William Holman Hunt — William Holman Hunt\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Edward Burne-Jones","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58851235397967,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58851297657167,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58851297689935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58851297722703,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58851297755471,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Arming-and-Departure-of-the-Knights_Poster_CompositorV1_1790090353125.jpg?v=1790090627","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/the-arming-and-departure-of-the-knights-edward-burne-jones","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}