Guide to the Palace of Westminster . the carved groined ceiling of thisapartment deserve attention. The paving of this chamber isinlaid with Devonshire and Irish marble and encaustic tiles,while the seals in the recesses are formed of Purbeck marble,and the risers of Devonshire marble. The door on the righthand leads into the KINGS ROBING ROOM. This magnificent apartment is situated at the Southern end ofthe Palace, and has two entrances, one from the NormanPorch, the other from the Royal Gallery. It is about 54 feetin length, 37 feet in width, and about 25 feet high, lighted fromthe South by
Guide to the Palace of Westminster . the carved groined ceiling of thisapartment deserve attention. The paving of this chamber isinlaid with Devonshire and Irish marble and encaustic tiles,while the seals in the recesses are formed of Purbeck marble,and the risers of Devonshire marble. The door on the righthand leads into the KINGS ROBING ROOM. This magnificent apartment is situated at the Southern end ofthe Palace, and has two entrances, one from the NormanPorch, the other from the Royal Gallery. It is about 54 feetin length, 37 feet in width, and about 25 feet high, lighted fromthe South by six windows filled with stained glass. At the East end of the room, raised upon a dais approachedby three steps, is a Chair of State beneath a handsome canopyof carved oak. panelled, and enriched in the soffit with Rose,Shamrock and Thistle, the badges of England, Scotland, andIreland, with Queen Victorias monogram in the adjoiningpanels. The front of the canopy has the arms correspondingto the monograms beneath. Page Behind the Chair, and forming a back to the canopy, is abeautiful piece of tapestry with Stars, and knots, theRoyal Arms being in the centre; the whole handsomely em-broidered. The cushion and back of the Chair are similarlyembroidered on velvet. The most striking features of the room are the fresco paint-ings by the late W. Dyce, , illustrative of the benefits ofChivalry, the subjects being from The Legend of KingArthur. The largest painting is that between the doorways on thenorth side, representing Hospitality, the admission of SirTristram to the fellowship of the Round Table; to the rightof this is the picture of Mercy/* Sir Gawaine swearingto be merciful, and to never be against ladies.** Over the fireplace at the end opposite to the canopy is repre-sented * Religion, the vision of Sir Galahad and hisCompany ; on the right of which is Generosity, KingArthur unhorsed is spared by his adversary ; and on the leftis Courtesy, Sir Tristram
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