Cnut Collection

King Canute (Cnut)
KING CNUT / CANUTE King of England (1016-35) and Denmark (1018-35)

Canute reproving his courtiers, engraved by G. Noble, illustration from David Hume
STC429645 Canute reproving his courtiers, engraved by G. Noble, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R

Death of Siward, Earl of Northumberland
The death of Siward, Earl of Northumberland, an important figure in early 11th century northern England, particularly during the reign of King Cnut (Canute) Date: 1055

King Cnut / Canute / Cig Cd
KING CNUT / CANUTE King of England (1016-35) and Denmark (1018-35)

Knut the Great (Canut or Knud, 984-1035) orders the sea to withdraw - King Canute commanding the sea to retire
FLO4607610 Knut the Great (Canut or Knud, 984-1035) orders the sea to withdraw - King Canute commanding the sea to retire. Copperplate engraving by J

AI Image - An illustration of King Canute commanding the...tide to halt, early 11th century, (2023)
AI Image - An illustration of King Canute commanding the incoming tide to halt, early 11th century, (2023). Canute (died 1035 CE) was King of England from 1016

Design for Medallion of King Canute, n.d. Creator: Sir Robert Smirke
Design for Medallion of King Canute, n.d

King Canute the Dane, 1732. Creator: George Vertue
King Canutethe Dane, 1732. Portrait of Cnut the Great in an oval frame surmounted by a coat of arms, with runes, flaming torches, swords, arrows and coins

Meeting of Edmund Ironside and Canute, on the Isle of Alney, in the Severn, c1890. Edmund Ironside (c990-1016) meets King Canute (c995-1035) on Alney Island in the River Severn

Edmund Ironside Edmund II King Of The English
The meeting of Edmund Ironside and King Cnut on the island of Alnery in the River Severn after Edmund's defeat at the Battle of Assandun in 1016

King Canute Reproving Courtiers Believing Power Over The Elements
King Canute reproving his courtiers for believing he had power over the elements. He had commanded the sea to stay off his land

Cnut Cnut The Great Canute Portrait 10th Century
Cnut, c. 990 - 1035, aka Cnut the Great and Canute. King of England from 1016, King of Denmark from 1018, and King of Norway from 1028 until his death in 1035

King Canute (Cnut)
KING CNUT / CANUTE King of England (1016-35) and Denmark (1018-35). Date: 11th century

Coffin of a daughter of King Canute, Bosham Church
Coffin of a daughter of King Canute, discovered at Bosham Church, Sussex, on 4 August 1865 Date: 1865

A Famous Duel. A. D. 1013 (colour litho)
670176 A Famous Duel. A.D. 1013 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Famous Duel. A.D. 1013)

Italy about 1050; Dominions of Cnut, 1014-1035 (colour litho)
6016336 Italy about 1050; Dominions of Cnut, 1014-1035 (colour litho) by Shepherd, William R. (1871-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italy about 1050; Dominions of Cnut, 1014-1035)

Canute The Great, What Is This Game? (colour litho)
5228662 Canute The Great, What Is This Game? (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canute The Great, What Is This Game)

Canute and his Courtiers. A. D. 1020 (colour litho)
670177 Canute and his Courtiers. A.D. 1020 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canute and his Courtiers. A.D. 1020)

The landing of King Canute (colour litho)
3091435 The landing of King Canute (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: The landing of King Canute)

The Landing of King Canute, illustration from Stories of Royal Children from English History, by Doris Ashley
IL197494 The Landing of King Canute, illustration from Stories of Royal Children from English History, by Doris Ashley, published by Raphael Tuck, 1920 (colour litho) by Davie

King Canute (chromolitho)
962841 King Canute (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Canute. From a set of late 19th century Willss cigarette cards)

Canute the Great (d. 1035) King of England, Denmark and Norway
STC99254 Canute the Great (d.1035) King of England, Denmark and Norway, engraved by the artist (engraving) by Vertue, George (1684-1756); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

King Canute (c. 995-1035) from Peeps into the Past, published c
STC213531 King Canute (c.995-1035) from Peeps into the Past, published c.1900 (colour litho) by Trelleek (fl.c.1900); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cnut the Great - King of England
Cnut the Great (circa 985 or 9951035), (or Canute), King of Denmark, England, Norway, and parts of Sweden. circa 1030

King Cnut commands the tide to retreat (unsuccessfully)
Cnut the Great (circa 985 or 9951035), (or Canute), King of Denmark, England, Norway, and parts of Sweden. Henry of Huntingdon, the 12th-century chronicler

Silver Coin of Canute (engraving)
670357 Silver Coin of Canute (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silver Coin of Canute)

Canute the Great, reproving his courtiers
LLM456378 Canute the Great, reproving his courtiers by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canute the Great, reproving his courtiers)

Canute on the river Nene listening to the choir of Ely Minster, engraved by F
STC418702 Canute on the river Nene listening to the choir of Ely Minster, engraved by F. Wentworth (engraving) by Thomas, William Cave (c.1820-96); Private Collection; (add.info)

COIN OF CANUTE
Coin of Canute, the Danish king who was also king of England (1016-35)

EMMA ( - 1052)
BRITISH ROYALTY Married to 1. Ethelred the Unready 2. Cnut Mother of Edward (Confessor) Tried by ordeal at Winchester Date: - 1052

Canute, (c995-1035), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Canute, (c995-1035), 1830. Cnut the Great (c995-1035), also known as Canute, King of Denmark, England and Norway, often referred to as the North Sea Empire

Canute Reproving His Courtiers, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Canute Reproving His Courtiers, 18th-19th century. King Cnut supposedly demonstrated to flattering courtiers that being a mere human, the sea would not obey him, and God alone can command the tides

Canute reproving his Courtiers, c1840. Creator: Francis Holl
Canute reproving his Courtiers, c1840. King Cnut supposedly demonstrated to flattering courtiers that being a mere human, the sea would not obey him, and God alone can command the tides

Canute Reproving the Flattery of his Courtiers, c1890. Creator: Unknown
Canute Reproving the Flattery of his Courtiers, c1890. King Canute (c995-1035), explaining his humanity, the sea would not obey him. From " Cassells Illustrated History of England"

Canute, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Canute, 18th century. Cnut the Great (c995-1035), also known as Canute, King of Denmark, England and Norway; together often referred to as the North Sea Empire. He won the throne of England in 1016

Combat between Edmund Ironside and Canute the Great, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Combat between Edmund Ironside and Canute the Great, 1773. Edmund Ironside, King of England, 23 April -30 November 1016 resisted the Danish invasion of Canute the Great (994-1035) in five battles

Queen Emmas Chastity tried by ordeal fire, 1773. Creator: William Walker
Queen Emmas Chastity tried by ordeal fire, 1773. Emma of Normandy (985-1052), walked over red hot metal without harm at Winchester Cathedral to prove her marital fidelity

Portraits from Ancient Coins, (mid 19th century). Creator: Unknown
Portraits from Ancient Coins, (mid 19th century). Portraits of early kings in British history: Canute (Cnut I), Harold (Harold Godwinson), Edward the Confessor, William I (William the Conqueror)

King Canute failing to hold back the waves, early 11th century (c1900). Artist: Trelleek
King Canute failing to hold back the waves, early 11th century (c1900). Canute (Sveinsson Knut) (d1035) was King of England from 1016, Denmark from 1018 and Norway from 1030

Canute Orders The Tide to Stop, c1907. From My Book of True Stories. [Blackie and Son Limited, London]

Single Combat between King Edmund II and Canute the Great on the Isle of Abney, 1787
Single Combat between King Edmund II and Canute the Great on the Isle of Abney in the presence of both their Armies, c1787

Canute reproving his Courtiers, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Canute reproving his Courtiers, c1860, (c1860). Cnut the Great (c995-1035), known as Canute, was a king of Denmark, England, Norway and parts of Sweden

Canute performing on his favourite instrument, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Canute performing on his favourite instrument, c1860, (c1860). Cnut the Great (c995-1035), known as Canute, was a king of Denmark, England, Norway and parts of Sweden

Canute and his Courtiers, c1884. Artist: Thomas Strong Seccombe
Canute and his Courtiers, c1884. Canute was King of England, Denmark and Norway from 1016-1035. Here, sycophantic courtiers try to convince him he is so powerful he can command the sea

Canute the Great, at the request of his Sycophants and Flatterers, ridiculously Commanding the Sea Artist: John Hall
Canute the Great, at the request of his Sycophants and Flatterers, ridiculously Commanding the Sea to retire, 1783. After Edward Edwards (1738-1806)

King Canute the Great. Artist: Smith
King Canute the Great. Canute (Sveinsson Knut) (d1035) was King of England from 1016, Denmark from 1018 and Norway from 1030

Canute And His Courtiers, 11th century, (c1850). Cnut was King of England, Denmark and Norway from 1016-1035. Here, sycophantic courtiers try to convince him he is so powerful he can command the sea

Queen Alfgyfe and King Canute, 11th century, (1910). Alfgyfe, also known as Emma of Normandy, was married first to Ethelred the Unready, and then to Canute

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"King Canute (Cnut): A Powerful Ruler and His Enduring Legacy" In the annals of history, King Canute (Cnut) stands as an emblematic figure whose reign left an indelible mark. Depicted in various illustrations and events, his story continues to captivate our imagination. One such illustration portrays Canute reproving his courtiers, engraved by G. Noble underlining his wisdom and humility. This scene showcases a king who understood the limits of his power and sought to teach a valuable lesson about human arrogance. Another significant event etched in history is the death of Siward, Earl of Northumberland. It serves as a reminder that even great rulers like Cnut faced challenges within their realms but managed to navigate through them with tact and diplomacy. The coffin of one of Cnut's daughters at Bosham Church offers us a glimpse into the personal side of this monarch's life. It reminds us that behind every powerful ruler lies familial ties and emotions that shape their character. George Vertue's depiction titled "King Canute the Dane" further immortalizes this legendary figure, showcasing him as both formidable and enigmatic—a leader whose influence extended far beyond his time. The meeting between Edmund Ironside and Canute on the Isle of Alney speaks volumes about Cnut's ability to negotiate peace amidst conflict—an attribute often overlooked when discussing conquerors from ancient times. Perhaps one of the most famous tales associated with King Cnut is his attempt to halt the incoming tide—an act meant to demonstrate that no mortal has absolute control over nature itself. This anecdote symbolizes not only Cnut's wisdom but also serves as a timeless metaphor for human limitations in face of natural forces. From Italy during 1050 AD to dominions stretching across vast territories, including England, Denmark, Norway, Sweden—Canute The Great held immense power during his rule. Color lithographs depicting these dominions and his reign remind us of the vastness of his empire.