Knights of the Sword - Dragonlance by Jeff Easley (1995)

This legendary high-fantasy illustration is officially titled “Knights of the Sword”, painted in 1995 by the master of epic tabletop RPG art Jeff Easley. Rendered using a traditional oil on illustration board technique, the composition utilizes a tense, dramatic sword-and-sorcery motif: an imposing, heavily armored warlord clad in a bone-ribbed breastplate, spike-trimmed gauntlets, a menacing horned helmet, and a billowing purple cape stands defiantly with his sword drawn, preparing to clash with a rival horned-helmet knight who faces him from the foreground amidst a blood-red thicket under a burning golden sunset. The origin of this masterpiece stems from a prominent commercial commission by TSR, Inc., where it famously served as the captivating paperback front cover art for Roland Green's bestselling Dragonlance fantasy novel Knights of the Sword (the third installment of The Warriors series published in December 1995). The compelling backstory of the artwork centers on its visual portrayal of high-ranking chivalric conflict within the world of Krynn, specifically capturing the essence of the Knights of Solamnia as they undergo grueling combat trials to graduate into the prestigious Order of the Sword; due to its incredible power, the painting has transcended its book cover origins to become a highly sought-after, hand-signed limited edition fine art print directly through Jeff Easley's Official Studio Store, remaining a milestone piece of 1990s TSR history.

Professionally restored and reproduced from the original artwork, this print preserves the powerful visual impact of Jeff Easley's painting while offering exceptional detail and color fidelity for modern display. • Premium 200 g/m² matte paper • Exceptional detail and color reproduction • Professionally enhanced and restored image quality • Available in 12x18", 16x24", and 24x36" sizes • Unframed for custom display options • Printed in the USA