The story behind the art
William Marshal was a knight who rose from obscurity to become one of England’s most trusted leaders, known for loyalty and proven skill in war.
At the Battle of Lincoln, he was around 70 years old and still chose to lead from the front during a civil war that threatened the crown.
He forced entry into the city and drove his knights forward, turning confusion among the rebels into collapse.
The victory broke the opposition’s momentum and helped secure the future of the kingdom.
His legacy is not a single charge, but a lifetime of steadfast action when it mattered most.