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Medieval Clip Art

Knights, Ladies, Shields and Swords

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Viking Sword

Viking SwordMelissa Snell
This hefty sword was inspired by a Viking design. The image measures 403 x 63 pixels, and is also available in a vertical version (63 x 401). For more about the Vikings, visit our Viking and Scandinavian History resources.

Enamel-Decorated Sword

Enameled SwordMelissa Snell
This sword was also inspired by a Viking design and has an enameled pommel and a down-sloping guard. The image measures 348 x 55 pixels. A vertical version (55 x 348) is also available.

Crossed Swords

Crossed SwordsMelissa Snell
These crossed swords are displayed actual size (64 x 58 pixels) and you can download them directly from this page.

Crossed Swords behind a Shield

Crossed Swords behind a ShieldMelissa Snell
This graphic is also displayed actual size (60 x 58 pixels).

Parchment Background

Parchment BackgroundMelissa Snell
Use this graphic for your background, and standard text should show up clearly against it. The image is displayed actual size (92 x 111 pixels)

Burgundy Background

Burgundy BackgroundMelissa Snell
Dark backgrounds like this are best used in a limited fashion (short pages, or small frames). White text, especially bold white text, should show up fine against it. I adapted the design from a background I discovered at the old Castle Trash clip art site, which is now online as the Clipart Castle. The image is displayed actual size (80 x 80 pixels). .

For castles, see Medieval Clip Art Castles, also by your Guide.

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