Elaine the Fair

Elaine the Fair was also known as the Lady of Astolat. She was often called the Fair Maid of Astolat. She should not be confused with another Elaine, who was the daughter of King Pelles and mother of Galahad.

Elaine fell in love with Lancelot and tried to win his love. However, Lancelot was still in love with Guinevere. Elaine died from a broken heart. Her body arrived in Camelot, where Arthur had her buried in a great tomb.

Elaine in the Barge
Sophie Anderson
Oil on canvas, 1870
Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool

See the Death of King Arthur for the full story.