Kenilworth - Varney
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Kenilworth - Varney
May not my poor poniard serve, honoured madam? - Robert Varney, steward to the Earl of Leicester, presents his wrapped knife to Queen Elizabeth I
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1821 Bowing Chivalry Courtesy Honoured Kenilworth Knife Leicester Monarch Poor Presents Scott Serve Steward Wrapped Elizabeth Poniard Varney
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This image, published in 1821, depicts the renowned moment when Robert Varney, steward to the Earl of Leicester, presents his wrapped poniard to Queen Elizabeth I at Kenilworth Castle. The scene, filled with chivalric grandeur, unfolds as Varney, with a humble bow and courteous demeanor, offers the knife to the monarch. The Queen, dressed in regal attire, receives the gift with a gracious expression, her eyes meeting Varney's with a sense of acknowledgment and appreciation. Robert Varney, a key figure in the elaborate entertainment laid on by the Earl of Leicester for Queen Elizabeth I during her visit to Kenilworth Castle in 1575, is remembered for his act of gallantry. The legend goes that Varney, upon learning that the Queen had lost a precious jewel from her necklace, offered to find it by plunging his poniard into the waters of the moat surrounding the castle. After a successful search, he presented the jewel to the Queen, wrapped in his own cloak. This historical moment, immortalized in this beautiful print, is a testament to the deep-rooted traditions of courtesy, loyalty, and respect that defined the relationship between the monarch and her subjects during the Elizabethan era. The elegantly designed border, adorned with intricate floral motifs, further emphasizes the refined and regal atmosphere of the scene. This print, with its rich historical significance and timeless beauty, continues to captivate the imagination and inspire awe in those who behold it.
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