3-057-498 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

Arthur and his knights finding the dead body of Elaine, c1316. Miniature depicting King Arthur and his knights finding a barge containing the dead body of Elaine, Maid of Astolat, who died because she loved the best but cruellest knight in the world. Elaine of Astalot, also known as the Lady of Shalott, died of grief when Lancelot failed to return her love. From La Mort le Roi Artus.