by Edmund Blair Leighton, 1900
Working in oil on canvas, Edmund Blair Leighton painted this God Speed in 1900, showing a medieval lady bidding farewell to her knight. She ties a red sash to his arm as he departs. The painting measures 160 cm × 117.5 cm.
Leighton specialized in romantic medieval scenes. His works remain popular for their sentiment and detail.
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