Courtiers Collection

Alexander & Bucephalus
ALEXANDER THE GREAT Young Alexander impresses his father, Philip of Macedon and his courtiers by taming the wild horse Bucephalos

Les Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry - January
JANUARY The Duc de Berry at table, surrounded by courtiers Date: 1409 - 1487

The Opening of the Great Exhibition, 1851-52 (oil on canvas)
XCF268086 The Opening of the Great Exhibition, 1851-52 (oil on canvas) by Selous, Henry Courtney (1811-90); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Turandot Liebig 2
Ping, Pang and Pong, three courtiers

WILLIAM BYRD 1543 - 1623
WILLIAM BYRD English organist and composer, a pupil of Tallis. He is shown here conducting one of his compositions, which is being sung by Elizabethan courtiers

Parzival prays for guidance, from Myths and Legends of the Middle Ages by H. A. Guerber, 1909 (colour litho)
STC323939 Parzival prays for guidance, from Myths and Legends of the Middle Ages by H.A. Guerber, 1909 (colour litho) by Paul, Evelyn (1870-1945); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Pope suppressed by King Henry VIII, 1534 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF271049 The Pope suppressed by King Henry VIII, 1534 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

King George V on horseback, Hyde Park, London
King George V on horseback in Central London. This is the first photograph of him taking his morning ride since his accession to the throne

Gulliver / Lilliput / Sport
Gulliver watches the sports of the courtiers

Detail of The Entry of Louis XIV (1638-1715) and Maria Theresa (1638-83) into Arras, 30th July 1667, c
XIR205466 Detail of The Entry of Louis XIV (1638-1715) and Maria Theresa (1638-83) into Arras, 30th July 1667, c.1685 (oil on canvas) by Meulen

The Warning before Flodden, 1874 (oil on canvas)
WAG13324 The Warning before Flodden, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Faed, John (1820-1902); 135 x 185 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

The Queen of Sheba Worshipping the Wood of the True Cross
BAT235262 The Queen of Sheba Worshipping the Wood of the True Cross, The Reception of the Queen of Sheba by King Solomon (c.1015-977) and The Battle of Milvian Bridge

King Alfred (849-99) submitting his laws to the Witan, illustration from
IL251877 King Alfred (849-99) submitting his laws to the Witan, illustration from Lives of Great Men Told by Great Men, edited by Richard Wilson, c.1920s (colour litho) by Bridges

Maharana Sarup Singh Inspects a Prize Stallion, 1845-46. Creator: Tara
Maharana Sarup Singh Inspects a Prize Stallion, 1845-46

French Ball, Royal Almanac, with a score sheet of the Menuet de Strasbourg
XIR252771 French Ball, Royal Almanac, with a score sheet of the Menuet de Strasbourg by Marc Antoine Charpentier (1634-1704) 1682 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Landry, Pierre (c)

Charles Edward Stuart (1720-88) c. 1892 (litho)
KW232406 Charles Edward Stuart (1720-88) c.1892 (litho) by Pettie, John (1839-93) (after); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; Scottish, out of copyright

The stables and gates of Versailles seen from the Palace, 1683 (engraving)
XJF3058224 The stables and gates of Versailles seen from the Palace, 1683 (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Henri Iv, his Birth
HENRI IV, KING OF FRANCE his birth : his mother, Jeanne d Albret, queen of Navarre, is surrounded by courtiers, but the jester doesn t seem at all interested, nor does the dog

Marriage of Louis de France (1682-1712), duke of Bourgogne with Marie Adelaide de Savoie
XIR164724 Marriage of Louis de France (1682-1712), duke of Bourgogne with Marie Adelaide de Savoie (1685-1712) in the Royal Chapel of Versailles, December 1694

Embroidered Walnut Armchair, c.1685 (wood, embroidery)
7141198 Embroidered Walnut Armchair, c.1685 (wood, embroidery); Parham House, West Sussex, UK; (add.info.: Birds, foliage and animals decorate the seat, while a formal banqueting scene)

Charlemagne and his biographer Einhard, 9th Century (engraving)
8626243 Charlemagne and his biographer Einhard, 9th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

English Period Costumes: A Courtier, Sixteenth Century (colour litho)
8668187 English Period Costumes: A Courtier, Sixteenth Century (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Courtier, Sixteenth Century)

Haunting of Charles II of Spain, 19th century (engraving)
CUL4857606 Haunting of Charles II of Spain, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: CHARLES II of Spain (1661-1700). King of Spain (1665-1701). Haunting of Charles II. Engraving.); Photo © JBP/AIC.

Indian courtiers in conversation at the Hindu Pagoda of Vilnour, 1828
3480375 Indian courtiers in conversation at the Hindu Pagoda of Vilnour, 1828; (add.info.: Indian courtiers in conversation at the Hindu Pagoda of Vilnour)

Medieval costume: portrait of a courtisan in 1450, c.1860 (steel engraving)
DUV4216145 Medieval costume: portrait of a courtisan in 1450, c.1860 (steel engraving); 7.5x9.5 cm; (add.info.: Steel engraving by J)

A ball at the court of Henry III of France in 1574-1589 (engraving)
1761304 A ball at the court of Henry III of France in 1574-1589 (engraving); (add.info.: A ball at the court of Henry III of France in 1574-1589 The King stands at left with his mother)

View of the great banquet given by the provosts of the merchants and aldermen in honour of the birth of the dauphin
AIS5371371 View of the great banquet given by the provosts of the merchants and aldermen in honour of the birth of the dauphin Louis-Ferdinand of France, the eldest son of Louis XV, King of France

Christopher Columbus (Christopher Columbus, Cristoforo Colombo, 1451-1506)
AIS5334390 Christopher Columbus (Christopher Columbus, Cristoforo Colombo, 1451-1506) before the Catholic kings (Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon)

Royal court room decorated with parasols, Kingdom of Siam, Thailand, circa 1800
FLO4624181 Royal court room decorated with parasols, Kingdom of Siam, Thailand, circa 1800. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

The Would Be Ninon, relating to the story of the same title edited by William Henry Harrison in 1836
MMM5484698 The Would Be Ninon, relating to the story of the same title edited by William Henry Harrison in 1836; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The Would Be Ninon)

Sir Walter Raleigh's Conquest of the City of St Joseph in the Isle of Trinidad
3329529 Sir Walter Raleigh's Conquest of the City of St Joseph in the Isle of Trinidad; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Sir Walter Raleigh's Conquest of the City of St Joseph in the Isle of)

The Diversions of the Court of Lilliput. From Gulliver's voyage to Lilliput
2963122 The Diversions of the Court of Lilliput. From Gulliver's voyage to Lilliput. Illustration from Gullivers Travels published c.1875; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

15th century fashion on nobles from the court of Charles VI of France (1380-1422) (engraving)
XND76032 15th century fashion on nobles from the court of Charles VI of France (1380-1422) (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: representation of Isabelle of Baviera, John the Fearless)

King Canute flattered by his Courtiers commanding the Sea to retire (engraving)
8632483 King Canute flattered by his Courtiers commanding the Sea to retire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charlemagne showing his courtiers the value of his sheepskin cloak (engraving)
8626241 Charlemagne showing his courtiers the value of his sheepskin cloak (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Reception after Cortez's return, in Toledo, Spain, 1528, Liebig painting
7277896 Reception after Cortez's return, in Toledo, Spain, 1528, Liebig painting; Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception after Cortez's return, in Toledo, Spain, 1528, Liebig painting)

French courtesan, 1572 (woodcut)
7293200 French courtesan, 1572 (woodcut); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Geography. France. The courtier)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8670073 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Queen Elizabeth I's public entry into London (engraving)
8634839 Queen Elizabeth I's public entry into London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Elizabeth I's public entry into London)

Robert Grosvenor, 1st Baron Ebury, British courtier and politician (engraving)
8676714 Robert Grosvenor, 1st Baron Ebury, British courtier and politician (engraving) by Pound, Daniel John. (fl.1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Grosvenor, 1st Baron Ebury (1801-1893)

English Period Costumes: A Courtier, Seventeenth Century (colour litho)
8668190 English Period Costumes: A Courtier, Seventeenth Century (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Courtier, Seventeenth Century)

"Crossing the Line" (colour photo)
8668596 "Crossing the Line" (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scene in the court of a king. Miniature from Codex Vaticano Rossiano 379, 13th century
BEN5464576 Scene in the court of a king. Miniature from Codex Vaticano Rossiano 379, 13th century. Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, Vatican City. rome; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Proclamation of Queen Victoria in the Audience Chamber or Tapestry Room, St. James' Palace
FLO4669500 Proclamation of Queen Victoria in the Audience Chamber or Tapestry Room, St. James' Palace. Steel engraving drawn and engraved by Henry Melville from London Interiors

Alexander mastering Bucephalus (litho)
8660734 Alexander mastering Bucephalus (litho) by Mosley, Leslie (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander mastering Bucephalus. This was a youthful exploit of Alexander's)

Sutton Place, Guildford (b/w photo)
8645497 Sutton Place, Guildford (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sutton Place, Guildford)

Gladiator fights during an imperial meal - Photo by "enciclopedia illustrata divulgativa tedesca (Carlsruhe), 1825
FGL5483177 Gladiator fights during an imperial meal - Photo by "enciclopedia illustrata divulgativa tedesca (Carlsruhe), 1825; Fototeca Gilardi.

Darius I the Great, 549, 486 B. C. Great King of the Persians 522, 486 B. Depicted with retinue
7278145 Darius I the Great, 549, 486 B. C. Great King of the Persians 522, 486 B. Depicted with retinue; Private Collection; (add.info.: Darius I the Great, 549, 486 B. C)

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Courtiers have long been an integral part of history, serving as trusted advisors and companions to royalty and nobility. From the legendary bond between Alexander the Great and his loyal steed Bucephalus to the opulent scenes depicted in Les Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry - January, they have played a significant role in shaping our understanding of power dynamics. In The Opening of the Great Exhibition, 1851-52 (oil on canvas), we catch a glimpse surrounding Queen Victoria during this grand event that showcased Britain's industrial prowess. Turandot Liebig 2 transports us to an exotic world where courtiers adorned in lavish attire engage in royal festivities. Music also found its place within courts, with composers like William Byrd creating enchanting melodies for their regal patrons. Meanwhile, King George V on horseback commands attention as he parades through Hyde Park, London - his loyal courtiers by his side. The intricate details captured in Detail of The Entry of Louis XIV and Maria Theresa into Arras transport us back to a time when courtly rituals were at their peak. Courtiers meticulously orchestrated every aspect of these grand entrances, ensuring they conveyed power and majesty. But not all tales involving they can steeped in grandeur; Gulliver's adventures among the tiny inhabitants of Lilliput shed light on how even diminutive societies had their own systems of hierarchy and protocol. Similarly, The Warning before Flodden reminds us that even amidst war-torn landscapes, noble figures relied on their trusted circle for counsel and protection. Religious narratives also feature courtly figures such as The Queen of Sheba Worshipping the Wood of the True Cross or King Alfred submitting his laws to the Witan. These depictions highlight how faith intertwined with political authority throughout history.