Chaucer Collection

Chaucers Pilgrims by Pauline Baynes
The numerous pilgrims from The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer, pictured riding in procession

The Pardoners Tale
The three rogues search in the woods for death

Chaucers Canterbury Pilgrims on the road
* NOTE - FULL FILE IS A LONG PANORAMA - Preview split into 3 sections for ease of viewing * Chaucers Canterbury Pilgrims on the road reproduction of a painting by Stephen Reid (1873-1948) (from left)

CANTERBURY TALES. The beginning of the prologue to Chaucers Canterbury Tales. A 15th century manuscript page

CANTERBURY TALES, c1490. Woodcut of the Knight from the edition of Chaucers Canterbury
CANTERBURY TALES, c1490. Woodcut of the Knight from the edition of Chaucers " Canterbury Tales" printed by Richard Pynson in London, c1490

CHAUCER: CANTERBURY TALES. The Wife of Bath. A page from a facsimile of the Ellesmere manuscript of Geoffrey Chaucers Canterbury Tales, c1410

Chaucer, Wife of Bath
The Wife of Bath on her pilgrimage

Knights Tale, Joust
Palamon desireth to slay his foe Arcite

Pilgrims Depart / Chaucer
The Canterbury Pilgrims depart the Tabard Inn, Southwark and head away from London into Kent

PLIT2A-00107
Pilgrims embarking on their journey in Chaucers Canterbury Tales. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an illustration

Chaucer, the Friar
The Friar carrying a staff

Chaucers Canterbury Pilgrims, engraved and pub. by the artist, 1810 (engraving)
XND75998 Chaucers Canterbury Pilgrims, engraved and pub. by the artist, 1810 (engraving) by Blake, William (1757-1827) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Geoffrey Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales, The Pilgrims leaving The Tabard Inn (colour litho)
5198825 Geoffrey Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales, The Pilgrims leaving The Tabard Inn (colour litho) by Haweis, Mary Eliza (1848-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geoffrey Chaucer)

Tabard Inn, Southwark
Southwark: the Tabard Inn as it looked in 1810: several centuries earlier, Chaucers pilgrims left for Canterbury from here

Chaucer, Doctor O Physic
The Doctor of Physic holds up a flask to the light

Chaucer, Wife of Bath
So much of dalliance and fair speech

Title page and opening page from the Kelmscott Press edition of
985837 Title page and opening page from the Kelmscott Press edition of The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer, 1896 (woodcut on vellum) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98) & Morris

Chaucers tomb, Westminster Abbey, London, 1912. Artist: Frederick Adcock
Chaucers tomb, Westminster Abbey, London, 1912. The tomb of Geoffrey Chaucer (1343-1400), author of The Canterbury Tales. Many famous writers and poets are buried in the Abbey

PROLOGUE: THE KNIGHT. Woodcut from the Prologue to Geoffrey Chaucers Canterbury Tales, from William Caxtons second edition, c1484

The Canterbury Pilgrimage, late 15th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
The Canterbury Pilgrimage, late 15th century, (1843). A 19th-century version of Chaucers pilgrims from a manuscript of Lydgates Storie of Thebes

GEOFFREY CHAUCER (c1340-1400). English poet. Stipple engraving, English, 19th century

Chaucer Reads at Court
GEOFFREY CHAUCER Chaucer reads one of his Canterbury Tales to Edward III and his court, at Sheen Castle in Surrey

Chaucer, the Monk
The Monk on horseback, riding with spurs

Chaucer / Old England / Col
GEOFFREY CHAUCER English poet

Page from William Caxton's edition of the prologue of Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales'
3329855 Page from William Caxton's edition of the prologue of Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales'; (add.info)

Geoffrey Chaucer (c1345-1400) English poet (the Parson). 14th century (engraving after the illustration in)
536690 Geoffrey Chaucer (c1345-1400) English poet (the Parson). 14th century (engraving after the illustration in the Ellesmere manuscript of Canterbury Tales); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Geoffrey Chaucer (c1345-1400) English poet. The Manciple, man who buys provisions for a college
536698 Geoffrey Chaucer (c1345-1400) English poet. The Manciple, man who buys provisions for a college, monastery or inn of court

William Caxton announcing his printing press business at Westminster Abbey
3329863 William Caxton announcing his printing press business at Westminster Abbey; (add.info.: Engraving of William Caxton announcing his printing press business at Westminster Abbey)

The Pilgrimage to Canterbury, Thomas Stothard (1755-1834)
Oil on panel, English School, late 18th / early 19th century. Thomas Stothard was born in London and was apprenticed to a draughtsman of silk pattern designs in Spitalfields

Geoffrey Chaucer, c. 1800 (tempera on canvas)
1772296 Geoffrey Chaucer, c.1800 (tempera on canvas) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 53x74 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Geoffrey Chaucer (c)

The end of "The Romance of the Rose", and the beginning of "The Parlement of Foules"
7409778 The end of "The Romance of the Rose", and the beginning of "The Parlement of Foules", ie Parliament of Fowls, from The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer, by William Morris

PB 5-2001
Pages 22-23. "The Knights Tale". The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer. William Morris, Kelmscott Press. Illustrations by Sir Edward Burne-Jones

Geoffrey Chaucer - male costume, late 14th century
3780421 Geoffrey Chaucer - male costume, late 14th century; (add.info.: Geoffrey Chaucer - male costume, late 14th century)

DDE-90035779
Europe; United Kingdom; England; Canterbury; Canterbury Cathedral; Date: 27/05/2006

Chaucer (litho)
5989403 Chaucer (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chaucer. Illustration for Living Biographies of Great Poets by Henry Thomas and Dana Lee Thomas (Blue Ribbon)

Frontispiece for Dugdales England and Wales Delineated (engraving)
3648998 Frontispiece for Dugdales England and Wales Delineated (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontispiece for Dugdales England and Wales Delineated)

Chaucer (coloured engraving)
6016021 Chaucer (coloured engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chaucer. Illustration for Costume du Moyen Age, D Apres les Manuscrits, les Peintures)

The Glasgow University Extension Scheme (engraving)
1046968 The Glasgow University Extension Scheme (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Glasgow University Extension Scheme)

Geoffrey Chaucer (engraving)
964805 Geoffrey Chaucer (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geoffrey Chaucer. English poet (circa 1343 - 25 October 1400)

The Canterbury Pilgrimage, late 15th Century
LLM458000 The Canterbury Pilgrimage, late 15th Century by Shaw, Henry (1800-73); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Canterbury Pilgrimage, late 15th Century)

Frontispiece for England and Wales Delineated (engraving)
2777270 Frontispiece for England and Wales Delineated (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontispiece for England and Wales Delineated (Tallis, c 1840)

John Gower (1340-1408) was an English poet, a contemporary of William Langland and the Pearl Poet, and a personal friend of Geoffrey Chaucer. Date: 1875

Love Leading the Pilgrim after Sir E. C. Burne-Jones, 1894 (oil on ivorine)
PNH354168 Love Leading the Pilgrim after Sir E. C. Burne-Jones, 1894 (oil on ivorine) by Corsi Lalli, A. (1849-1937); 11.5x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Prioress Tale, decorated wardrobe, designed by Philip Webb (1831-1915)
AMO133883 The Prioress Tale, decorated wardrobe, designed by Philip Webb (1831-1915), 1859 (oil on panel) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Emelye in her garden. The imprisoned knights Palamon and Arcite
REV42204 Emelye in her garden. The imprisoned knights Palamon and Arcite, from the Hours of the Duke of Burgundy (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Prioresss Tale Wardrobe, 1859 (painted pine & oak)
AMO412387 Prioresss Tale Wardrobe, 1859 (painted pine & oak) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright

The Tabard Inn, the night before the pilgrimage to Canterbury (engraving)
607581 The Tabard Inn, the night before the pilgrimage to Canterbury (engraving) by Fairholt, Frederick William (1814-66); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tabard Inn)

Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales -- Knight and Squire
Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales -- the Knight and the Squire. Date: 14th century

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"Chaucer: A Journey through Time and Tales" Step into the world of Chaucer, where pilgrims embark on a remarkable journey to Canterbury. Pauline Baynes beautifully captures their spirit in her illustrations for "Chaucers Pilgrims, " bringing these iconic characters to life. Among them is the Pardoner, known for his captivating storytelling skills. His tale, filled with greed and moral lessons, remains one of the most memorable in "The Canterbury Tales. " As we delve into the prologue of this literary masterpiece, we witness Chaucer's skillful portrayal of each character. From noble knights to cunning wives like the Wife of Bath, their stories intertwine on this pilgrimage. Intriguing woodcuts from a 1490 edition depict the Knight, showcasing his chivalry and honor. These visual representations add depth to our understanding of Chaucer's work. A glimpse into the Ellesmere manuscript reveals an exquisite page featuring The Wife of Bath. Her strong personality shines through as she shares her experiences and opinions on love and marriage. We cannot forget about jousting tournaments depicted in tales such as the Knights Tale. The excitement builds as knights engage in fierce competition while striving for glory. Eventually, it is time for our pilgrims to depart under Chaucer's guidance. They set off from Tabard Inn in Southwark towards Canterbury - a journey that will forever be etched in literature's history. One cannot overlook figures like the Friar who adds complexity to this diverse group. Each character brings their unique perspective and voice to make "The Canterbury Tales" a timeless treasure. Immerse yourself in this enchanting world created by Chaucer; discover tales that have captivated readers for centuries. Join us on this extraordinary pilgrimage where laughter, drama, and profound insights await at every turn.