He held up the gold piece, crying at each leap of his, ‘False gold! false coin! false coin!’ 1912

Arthur Rackham was a renowned English illustrator known for his captivating and imaginative depictions of fantastical creatures and scenes. His work often drew inspiration from classic literature, and his illustrations for "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" are particularly celebrated. In "He held up the gold piece, crying at each leap of his, ‘False gold! false coin! false coin!’”, Rackham uses his signature style of delicate line work and detailed shading to capture the drama of the scene, with a knight riding through a dark and menacing forest, pursued by monstrous creatures. This work is an excellent example of Rackham's ability to bring literary worlds to life in a visually compelling manner.