Robin Hood and His Merry Men Entertaining Richard the Lionheart in Sherwood Forest is an 1839 history painting by the Irish artist Daniel Maclise, reflecting the style of the Romantic movement. It shows the former outlaw Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men hosting the rightful king Richard I at his hideout in Sherwood Forest. The king and his entourage are dressed as crusaders, having recently returned from fighting in the Holy Land. Behind them the festivities are in full swing with an archery completion taking place. Little John is on the left, carrying a hunted animal across his shoulders. Nearby Friar Tuck has slumped sleepily against a tree, with a large pie in front of him.