Queen Philippa at the Battle of Neville's Cross

Queen Philippa at the Battle of Neville's Cross
ArtistBenjamin West
Year1789
TypeOil on canvas, history painting
Dimensions98.4 cm × 151.8 cm (38.7 in × 59.8 in)
LocationRoyal Collection, Windsor Castle

Queen Philippa at the Battle of Neville's Cross is a 1789 history painting by the Anglo-American artist Benjamin West. It depicts the 1346 Battle of Neville's Cross during the Hundred Years' War. It depicts Philippa of Hainault, queen consort of England, on horseback rallying her forces. On the left of the painting is the Scottish monarch David II fighting on foot and about to be captured.

It was one of eight paintings commissioned by George III depicting scenes from English history, seven of them relating to the reign of Edward III, to decorate the refurbished audience chamber at Windsor Castle. This painting was commissioned for 500 guineas and was exhibited at the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition of 1793 at Somerset House.

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