This intricate engraving by Henry Robinson, after a drawing by the celebrated French illustrator Gustave Doré, depicts a richly detailed scene from Alfred Lord Tennyson’s Idylls of the King, focusing on the character of Elaine. Set in a medieval hall with elaborate Gothic architecture and patterned arched windows, the composition centers on a dramatic moment involving Elaine and the Knights of the Round Table. The seated figures, deeply engaged in conversation, exude a mix of tension and narrative intensity, while Elaine stands among them with quiet dignity. The presence of two dogs at the foot of the table adds to the domestic realism of the setting. Doré’s dramatic contrasts of light and shadow heighten the emotional depth, capturing the romantic tragedy and nobility associated with Arthurian legend.

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