Medieval Brass Rubbing Pair – Knight & Lady in Heraldic Dress

Description

This striking matched pair of brass rubbings depicts a fully armored medieval knight in heraldic surcoat and a noble lady draped in a heraldic mantle — both rendered in rich metallic wax on dark paper in the classic English brass-rubbing tradition. The knight displays quarterings consistent with late 15th or early 16th century English nobility, complete with sword at his side, articulated armor, and hands clasped in prayer. The lady wears a flowing kirtle beneath a heraldic mantle bearing multiple armorial quarterings, with veil and tasseled girdle rendered in fine detail. Brass rubbings of this quality are taken directly from monumental brasses found in English parish churches — a tradition practiced by historians, antiquarians, and art lovers for centuries. These rubbings capture effigies that are typically found on the floor or wall tombs of medieval gentry and nobility, making each rubbing a tangible connection to English history. This pair would make a dramatic display in a study, library, hall, or any space with a Gothic, Tudor, or heraldic aesthetic. Sold together as a matched set.