Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/God Speed redux

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OriginalGod Speed, a 1900 painting by British artist Edmund Leighton, depicting an armored knight departing to war and leaving his beloved. The woman ties a red sash around knight's arm, which he is meant to return, a medieval custom which assured both parties that they would be reunited, alive and well.
Reason
A version with higher resolution was uploaded since the first nomination, so giving it a second chance. Also, improves our coverage of artists less known than Rembrandt or van Gogh. Brandmeistertalk 09:17, 5 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Articles in which this image appears
God Speed, Edmund Leighton, 1900 in art, 2012 in art
FP category for this image
Artwork/Paintings
Creator
Edmund Leighton

Promoted File:Leighton-God Speed!.jpg --Armbrust The Homunculus 09:18, 15 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]