The Knight Errant, by John Everett Millais (1829-1896)
Illustration from selections from Private Galleries by Cassell and co Ltd published circa 1905. The Knight Errant, by John Everett Millais (1829-1896) depicting the rescue of a damsel in distress who has been stripped and tied to a tree (the silver Birch, also known as lady birch was identified with the female gender in the 19th century), There is blood on his sword, and a dead body behind him. At the top right of the picture the rest of the molesters can be seen escaping. She is seen turning modestly away, but x rays have revealed that originally her head and torso were turned towards the Knight, establishing eye contact.
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Photo credit: © Historical Images Archive / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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