Vanquished 1884

Edmund Blair Leighton's "Vanquished" (1884) depicts a knight in full armor, riding a horse draped in crimson fabric, as he dismounts from his steed. A young boy stands in the foreground, perhaps a squire, looking up at the knight with admiration. The scene is likely set at a medieval tournament, as evident by the crowd of onlookers and the tents in the background. Leighton's meticulous attention to detail and romantic style are hallmarks of his work, capturing the idealized vision of chivalry and medieval life. The painting offers a glimpse into the world of knights and tournaments, a popular theme in Victorian art.