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The battle is joined as Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
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The battle is joined as Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR169120 The battle is joined as Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux, France; (add.info.: Sewn by English women probably in Kent to a Norman brief, the embroidery illustrates the events leading to the Norman invasion and conquest of England by an army led by Duke William of Normandy and the death of King Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Duke William has lead his troops against the English who are grouped on a ridge of high ground at Battle.); With special authorisation of the city of Bayeux
Media ID 31711254
© With special authorisation of the city of Bayeux / Bridgeman Images
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The Battle Unfolds - Norman Cavalry Charges the English Shield-Wall
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. In this print of the Bayeux Tapestry, we are transported back to the 11th century and thrust into the heart of one of history's most pivotal moments. The image captures a climactic scene as Norman cavalry relentlessly attacks the formidable English shield-wall. Embroidered with meticulous detail by skilled English women, this woolen masterpiece narrates the events that led to Duke William of Normandy's invasion and conquest of England in 1066. Standing on a ridge at Battle, an army led by King Harold prepares for a brutal clash against William's forces. The tension is palpable as armored knights charge forward on their steeds, brandishing axes and swords with deadly intent. Arrows fill the sky like dark clouds, piercing through shields and armor alike. Amidst chaos and confusion, soldiers fight valiantly while horses trample fallen comrades underfoot. This tapestry serves as a haunting reminder of the savagery endured during medieval warfare. It depicts not only scenes of horror but also showcases remarkable craftsmanship in its intricate embroidery technique known as crewelwork. As we gaze upon this historic artifact from Musee de la Tapisserie in Bayeux, France, we cannot help but be captivated by its power to transport us across time. It stands as a testament to both human ingenuity and our insatiable thirst for conquest – forever etching itself into our collective memory.
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