Philip of Alsace by Albrecht De Vriendt. A full-length portrait of a knight in chainmail and a yellow surcoat, holding a red-bannered spear and a shield featuring a black lion against a textured gold background.

Philip of Alsace

Albrecht De Vriendt

1889 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A striking late 19th-century historical portrait of a medieval knight set against a luminous gold-toned background.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work in softened golden tones — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Study · Library · Office
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
Walls
Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Aged gold, Rich brown, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted in 1889 by Albrecht De Vriendt, this work depicts Philip of Alsace in traditional medieval armor. The knight stands regally with a spear and heraldic shield, captured with the meticulous detail characteristic of Belgian history painting and elevated by a rich, atmospheric gold background.

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