This print features The Green Knight, central character of the Middle English alliterative masterpiece Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
Following the success of the first edition of 10 prints, a fresh edition of 8 was produced in 2024.
Printmaker Michael Smith has an established reputation for the evocation and creation of medieval romances through printmaking, performance and translation. He has translated and illustrated a number of medieval romances including Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and William of Palerne.
The print is hand printed on fabric-based 250 gsm Somerset Velvet on a 19th Century Albion Press in 4 colours, printed from 4 different plates and signed and edition by the artist. Printed area: 12" x 12"; paper size approx twice as much again. For more information about the hand-printing process, please click here.
One of variable edition of 8.
This print will make an ideal accompaniment to Michael's print, The Journey of Sir Gawain (click here)
Buy a signed copy of the Book!
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight has recently been translated and illustrated by Michael Smith and was published in 2018. This particular image features on the back cover of the book.
Copies of the book, which can also be signed and dedicated by author, are available to order here
The Green Knight in the Woods - Original Linocut Print
The print will be supplied in a robust cardboard tube, protected by acid-free tissue paper. Postage and Packing in the UK is free of charge; charges for mailing outside the UK are incorporated in the shopping basket.