1340s Collection

Enthroned Virgin and Child, between c.1340 and c.1360. Creator: Unknown
Enthroned Virgin and Child, between c.1340 and c.1360

Beaurepaire Abbey (or Bear Park), County Durham, a ruined manor house near where the Battle of Nevilles Cross took place on 17 October 1346, part of the Second War of Scottish Independence. Date: 1346

King Edward III knighting his son, Edward the Black Prince, in Normandy, France, during the Crecy campaign of 1346. Date: 1346

Queen Philippa pleads for the burghers of Calais
Queen Philippa pleading for the lives of the burghers of Calais. 1347

The British Valhalla -- The Wars and Conquests in France. Depicting the Countess de Montfort (Joanna of Flanders, Duchess of Brittany) waiting for help to arrive, and saluting Sir Walter Manny

Siege of Calais by King Edward III, Hundred Years War
Scene towards the end of the Siege of Calais by King Edward III, with the six Burghers on the right, during the Hundred Years War

Scene at the Battle of Crecy, Picardy, France, 26 August 1346, an English victory under King Edward III, during the Hundred Years War

The Black Prince Entering London (coloured engraving)
2905827 The Black Prince Entering London (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Black Prince Entering London)

Chiarito Tabernacle Pacino di Bonaguida Italian
The Chiarito Tabernacle; Pacino di Bonaguida (Italian (Florentine), active about 1303 - about 1347); Florence, Tuscany, Italy; 1340s; Gilded gesso and tempera on panel; Framed outer dim

Queen Philippa interceding for the burghers of Calais
Queen Philippa interceding with her husband, Edward III, for the lives of the burghers of Calais. 1347

Calais, France - Burghers of Calais statue by Rodin, commemorating the siege of 1347. Date: circa 1910s

Institution of the Order of the Garter by Edward III -- he invests his eldest son, Edward the Black Prince, as first Knight of the Garter, the highest order of chivalry. circa 1348

Edward III refusing to send aid to his son (Edward, the Black Prince) at the Battle of Crecy, 26 August 1346. His response was " Let the boy win his spurs"

Robert de Eglesfield, English clergyman
Robert de Eglesfield (c.1295-1349), English clergyman, founder of Queens College Oxford in 1341 and chaplain to Queen Philippa of Hainault. Date: circa 1340s

The Chiarito Tabernacle; Pacino di Bonaguida, Italian (Florentine), active about 1303 - about 1347; Florence, Italy, Tuscany

LORENZETTI: TOWN, c1340. View of a town. Tempera on wood

ENGLAND: PLOUGHING, c1340. British peasants ploughing. Line drawing after an illumination in the Luttrell Psalter, c1340

Chapel / Ightham Mote
The Chapel doorway of the moated manor house of Ightham Mote, Kent dating from the 1340s. Through a passageway in the building a bridge over the moat can be seen

Courtyard / Ightham Mote
The cobbled courtyard of the moated manor house of Ightham Mote, Kent dating from the 1340s. The chapel & half- timbered tudor gables are depicted

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The 1340s were a decade filled with significant historical events and cultural landmarks. In Queen's College Chapel, Oxford, the echoes of prayers and knowledge resonated through its hallowed halls. Meanwhile, in Beaurepaire Abbey (or Bear Park), County Durham, the ruins of a once majestic manor house stood as a testament to the passage of time. In Normandy, France, King Edward III bestowed knighthood upon his valiant son, Edward the Black Prince. The scene was one of pride and honor as father passed on his legacy to his worthy heir. Amidst the turmoil of war, Queen Philippa found herself pleading for mercy on behalf of the burghers of Calais. Her compassionate heart sought to alleviate their suffering during the Siege by King Edward III in this chapter of the Hundred Years War. "The British Valhalla - The Wars and Conquests in France" depicted tales etched in history; battles fought and victories won that shaped nations. One such battle was witnessed at Crecy in Picardy, France – an epic clash where bravery clashed against adversity. A colored engraving immortalized "The Black Prince Entering London, " capturing a triumphant moment as he returned from victorious campaigns abroad. His arrival brought jubilation to those who hailed him as a hero. Queen Philippa's intercession for the burghers echoed again in Calais - this time embodied by statues paying homage to their sacrifice and resilience amidst hardship. Edward III left an indelible mark when he instituted the Order of Garter - an esteemed chivalric order that still stands today. This act showcased his vision for honor among knights and nobles alike. However, not all moments were filled with glory; there were instances when even kings faced difficult decisions. Edward III's refusal to send aid to his son revealed both strength and sorrow within familial bonds tested by duty.