Fotoreproductie van een tekening, voorstellende de bevolking brengt hulde aan Redcrosse before 1871

This is a photo-reproduction of an anonymous drawing depicting a scene of a population paying homage to Redcrosse, a knight from Edmund Spenser's epic poem *The Faerie Queen*. The drawing, which dates back to before 1871, shows Redcrosse kneeling in the center as the population crowds around him to show their respect. The drawing is a small one, only measuring 120 millimeters in height and 186 millimeters in width. While the drawing is anonymous, it is clear that the artist was influenced by the epic poem and likely intended to illustrate the text. The scene captures the moment of Redcrosse's return and the celebration of his victory, which is a crucial moment in the epic poem. The drawing is a testament to the popularity of *The Faerie Queen* in the 19th century, and the continued interest in its themes of chivalry, virtue, and religious allegory.