The Fitzwilliam Museum - Nine preliminary drawings for The Knight's Tale: above, Arcite in the Temple of Mars; centre left, Arcite's head, left arm and upper torso from behind; left of centre, a flaming brazier; lower left, ?Arcite with flowing robes (not used in final design); lower left of centre, legs of Mars, with dog; right of centre, outline of Mars on throne, with dog consuming victim; lower centre to lower right, three studies of braziers, the right-hand two upon tripods

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