Faithful John 1922

"Faithful John," a black and white illustration by Walter Crane, depicts a scene from a medieval tale. John, a knight, sits in the prow of a ship playing a harp while three ravens fly overhead, one perched on the ship's mast. The image is framed by decorative borders, a hallmark of Crane's work, who was a prominent illustrator in the Arts and Crafts movement. This detailed woodcut showcases Crane's mastery of line and form, rendering the scene with both clarity and a sense of medieval romanticism.