Godiva Preparing to Ride through Coventry

Why it's great

The legend says Lady Godiva of Coventry agreed to ride through the town to persuade her husband to cut the taxes, while the people promised to stay inside. George Jones painted her preparing to ride in 1833.

🏛️ Part of history

The Norman Conquest (1066–1087) — The legend says Lady Godiva of Coventry agreed to ride through the town to persuade her husband to cut the taxes, while the people promised to stay inside.

Where to see it

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Hang it on your wall

⬇ Hi-res download 906 × 1,118 px · 1.0 megapixels This is the largest scan on Wikimedia Commons, which is fairly small for a big print. The museum that owns it may offer a larger one. File page & license ↗

Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:

💵 Budget Etsy ↗ Posters and simple prints from small sellers, usually the lowest prices. 🖼️ Mid-range Fine Art America ↗ Good printing on paper, canvas or metal, made to order, with framing options. 🏛️ High-end Meisterdrucke ↗ Museum-grade giclée prints on archival paper or canvas, the closest to the real thing.

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About the artist

George Jones

1786–1869 · born in London

George Jones was an English painter born in London in 1786. He served in the army and then painted battle scenes and historical subjects, becoming a member and later the Keeper of the Royal Academy. He died in London in 1869.