The legend of the Holy Grail, or chalice used by Jesus Christ at the Last Supper in which Joseph of Arimathea collected Christ’s blood during the crucifixion, is considered a medieval legend. It is part of the “Arthurian Legends” and seen as an object which is sought by the “Knights of the Round Table”. There are six tapestries.
Considera-se medieval a lenda do Santo Graal ou cálice usado por Jesus Cristo na Última Ceia, no qual José de Arimateia recolheu o seu sangue durante a crucificação. Encontra-se presente nas 'Lendas Arturianas' como objectivo da sua procura pelos 'Cavaleiros da Távola Redonda'. São seis as tapeçarias.
William Morris (1836-1896)-'the knights of the Round Table summoned to the quest by the strange Damsel'-tapestry (wool and silk on cotton warp) Birmingham-Museum and Art Gallery
William Morris (1836-1896)-'the arming and departure of the knights'-tapestry (wool and silk on cotton warp) Birmingham-Museum and Art Gallery
William Morris (1836-1896)-'the faillure of sir Lancelot to enter the chapel of the Holy Grail'-tapestry (wool and silk on cotton warp) Birmingham-Museum and Art Gallery
William Morris (1836-1896)-'the faillure of sir Gawaine and sir Uwaine at the ruined chapel'-tapestry (wool and silk on cotton warp) Birmingham-Museum and Art Gallery
William Morris (1836-1896)-'the ship'-tapestry (wool and silk on cotton warp) Birmingham-Museum and Art Gallery
William Morris (1836-1896)-'the attainement: the vision of the Holy Grail to sir Galahad, sir Bor, sir Percival'-tapestry (wool and silk on cotton warp) Birmingham-Museum and Art Gallery
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