How Four Queens Found Sir Lancelot in the Wood, c1911. Designed by Jessie M. King (1875-1949). Embroidered panel featuring the scene from Arthurian tradition where, according to Thomas Malory's account, the four queens (Morgan le Fay, the queen of North Galys, the queen of Estlonde, and the queen of the Oute Iles) chance upon the sleeping Lancelot in the forest. Panel designed by Jessie M. King, and embroidery work by Mme. E. Prioleau.

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Size: 5908px × 3004px
Photo credit: © The History Emporium / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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