Cheval Bayard
Etching by Françoise Taylor, circa 1945
Actual size: 270mm high x 350mm wide
From a French twelfth century legend 'Quatre Fils Aymon' in which Bayard was renowned for his spirit, understanding human speech, and possessing a supernatural ability to adjust his size to his riders – the four sons of Aymon.
Since the Middle Ages, Bayard has been an important figure in folklore, particularly in the Ardennes, Belgium and France. More on Wikipedia »
