Sir Lancelot Approaching the Castle of Astolat — Gustave Doré
Sir Lancelot Approaching the Castle of Astolat is an artwork by Gustave Doré. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- Sir Lancelot Approaching the Castle of Astolat
- Artist
- Gustave Doré (French, 1832-1883)
- Subject collection
- Legend & folklore
The mythology behind the named subject
This title refers to the Arthurian tradition: stories of King Arthur, his court, the Round Table, and the quest for the Grail. These are medieval legends with many retellings, rather than a single ancient Greek or Roman myth.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Sir Lancelot Approaching the Castle of Astolat
The portrait composition offers a vertical focal point. Consider a quieter wall beside a reading chair, or a space between windows where the artwork has room around its edges.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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