Now King Arthur saw the Questing Beast and thereof had great marvel, from 'Le Morte d'Arthur

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"Now King Arthur saw the Questing Beast and thereof had great marvel" is an illustration by Aubrey Vincent Beardsley, a notable English illustrator and author associated with the Aesthetic Movement and Art Nouveau. The artwork was created as part of a series of illustrations for the 1893-1894 edition of Sir Thomas Malory's "Le Morte d'Arthur," a reworking of the Arthurian legends. Beardsley's illustrations for this publication are among his most famous works and are characterized by their intricate detail, stylized figures, and often dark or erotic themes.

This particular illustration depicts a scene from the Arthurian legend where King Arthur encounters the mythical Questing Beast, a creature with a patchwork of animal features that was said to emit a noise from its belly like a pack of hounds in pursuit. Beardsley's interpretation of this scene, like much of his work, is marked by a distinctive contrast between black and white, sinuous lines, and an emphasis on pattern and ornamentation. The image captures the moment of Arthur's marvel, reflecting the blend of medieval chivalry and mysticism that is central to the Arthurian tales.

Beardsley's work on "Le Morte d'Arthur" was commissioned by the publisher J. M. Dent and helped to establish his reputation as a leading illustrator of the time. His illustrations for the book are considered a high point of Victorian book design and have had a lasting influence on the visual language of Arthurian lore in popular culture. The legacy of Beardsley's style is evident in the Art Nouveau movement and has continued to inspire artists and illustrators well into the 20th and 21st centuries.

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