The Two Crowns 1900

"The Two Crowns" is a 1900 painting by the British artist Frank Dicksee. The work depicts a triumphant knight, crowned and armored, riding a white horse through an archway. The knight is surrounded by a multitude of figures, some offering roses as he passes. The imagery suggests themes of royalty, victory, and devotion, typical of the Pre-Raphaelite style embraced by Dicksee. This painting exemplifies the romantic and sentimental nature of his work, which often focused on historical and legendary subjects.