Edward the Black Prince Receiving King John of France after Poitiers
Benjamin West · 1788
Why it's great
After winning at Poitiers, the Black Prince treats the captured French king John with great courtesy. Benjamin West painted it in 1788 as an example of knightly manners.
🏛️ Part of history
The Hundred Years' War & Joan of Arc (1337–1453) — After winning at Poitiers, the Black Prince treats the captured French king John with great courtesy.
Where to see it
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Benjamin West was born near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and moved to Europe in his twenties. He settled in London, where he became the history painter to King George III and later President of the Royal Academy. He taught many American painters. He died in London in 1820.
