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Eleventh Century Collection

Step back in time to the eleventh century, a period of grandeur and intrigue

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: A Feast. Detail from the Bayeux Tapestry, late 11th century, (1944). Creator: Unknown

A Feast. Detail from the Bayeux Tapestry, late 11th century, (1944). Creator: Unknown
A Feast. Detail from the Bayeux Tapestry, late 11th century, (1944). Scene from the embroidery depicting the Norman Invasion of England in 1066

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Taillefer the Troubadour in Advance of Williams Army (colour litho)

Taillefer the Troubadour in Advance of Williams Army (colour litho)
7181631 Taillefer the Troubadour in Advance of Williams Army (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taillefer the Troubadour in Advance of Williams Army)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Lancaster Castle: John of Gaunts Tower, c1896. Artist: J Davis

Lancaster Castle: John of Gaunts Tower, c1896. Artist: J Davis
Lancaster Castle: John of Gaunts Tower, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Bayeux tapestry. Norman attack

Bayeux tapestry. Norman attack
3779057 Bayeux tapestry. Norman attack by Unknown Artist, (11th century); (add.info.: Bayeux tapestry. Norman attack on England - William the conquerors fleet crossing the Channel to invade England)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Submission of Henry IV. At Canossa, (1077), 1890. Creator: Unknown

Submission of Henry IV. At Canossa, (1077), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Submission of Henry IV. At Canossa, (1077), 1890

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, 1924-1926. Artist: FC Varley

Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, 1924-1926. Artist: FC Varley
Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, 1924-1926. The Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Ely is known locally as the ship of the Fens because of its prominent shape

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Illustration and part of the text of Psalm 103, c1000-1050, (1947). Creator: Unknown

Illustration and part of the text of Psalm 103, c1000-1050, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Illustration and part of the text of Psalm 103, c1000-1050, (1947). Literal Illustration of the Text of Psalm CIII (CIV)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: The Pitney Brooch, Anglo-Scandinavian, second half of the 11th century

The Pitney Brooch, Anglo-Scandinavian, second half of the 11th century. Disc-brooch of gilt copper-alloy from Pitney, Somerset, England. It is decorated in an English variant of the Urnes style

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Trial of Lord Lovat, Westminster Hall, London, 1747

Trial of Lord Lovat, Westminster Hall, London, 1747. Interior view of Westminster Hall, with both houses of Parliament assembled for the trial of the Jacobite, Simon, Lord Lovat

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Iaroslav Vladimirovich dit le Sage (978-1054)

Iaroslav Vladimirovich dit le Sage (978-1054)
FIA5375583 Iaroslav Vladimirovich dit le Sage (978-1054), grand prince de Kiev (Ukraine) (Yaroslav The Wise). Oeuvre de Alexander Morozov, laque (tempera sur vernis), 1982

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: King William as represented on his seal, (1870)

King William as represented on his seal, (1870)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: King Richard I

King Richard I. Richard I (1157-1199) was King of England from 1189 to 1199

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Saints Paraskeve, Gregory the Theologian

Saints Paraskeve, Gregory the Theologian, John Chrysostom and Basil the Great, early 15th century. From the Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Harold II, last Anglo-Saxon king of England

Harold II, last Anglo-Saxon king of England, c1064, (19th century)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Medieval enamel and illuminated manuscripts, (1898). Creator: Unknown

Medieval enamel and illuminated manuscripts, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Medieval enamel and illuminated manuscripts, (1898). Fig: 1: Initial from a German manuscript (Rhenish school), 11th-12th century, in the Library at Paris

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: The death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings, 1066, (1944). Creator: Unknown

The death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings, 1066, (1944). Creator: Unknown
The death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings, 1066, (1944). The Latin reads: Harold Rex Interfectus Est - King Harold is killed

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Meeting of Edmund Ironside and Canute, on the Isle of Alney, in the Severn, c1890

Meeting of Edmund Ironside and Canute, on the Isle of Alney, in the Severn, c1890

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Harold at the Battle of Hastings, (1066), 1890. Creator: Unknown

Harold at the Battle of Hastings, (1066), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Harold at the Battle of Hastings, (1066), 1890

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Statue of William the Conqueror, Falaise, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Statue of William the Conqueror, Falaise, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Statue of William the Conqueror, Falaise, 1890. Bronze statue of William the Conqueror (c1028-1087) first Norman King of England by French sculptor Louis Rochet in his birthplace, Falaise

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Windows of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Windows of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Windows of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, 1890. Destroyed by fire in 614 AD during Sassanid invasion, Emperor Heraclius rebuilt the church in 630AD

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: The Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, 1890

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Belltower of Bagrati Cathedral, Kutaisi, Imereti region, Georgia

Belltower of Bagrati Cathedral, Kutaisi, Imereti region, Georgia

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Cosmic Form of Shiva (Sadashiva), Pala period, c. 11th century. Creator: Unknown

Cosmic Form of Shiva (Sadashiva), Pala period, c. 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Cosmic Form of Shiva (Sadashiva), Pala period, c. 11th century

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Statue of Guido d Arezzo or Guy d Arezzo (Guido Aretinus)

Statue of Guido d Arezzo or Guy d Arezzo (Guido Aretinus)
YOU4419680 Statue of Guido d Arezzo or Guy d Arezzo (Guido Aretinus, Guido Monaco), (992-1050), Benedictine monk, Italian musician, known for writing the musical notation on the scope

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Facade of the Basilica of San Miniato al Monte, Florence, Italy (engraving)

Facade of the Basilica of San Miniato al Monte, Florence, Italy (engraving)
7157482 Facade of the Basilica of San Miniato al Monte, Florence, Italy (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Facade of the Basilica of San Miniato al Monte)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: The Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV begging for the forgiveness of Pope Gregory VII at Canossa Castle

The Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV begging for the forgiveness of Pope Gregory VII at Canossa Castle
3647805 The Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV begging for the forgiveness of Pope Gregory VII at Canossa Castle, Italy, 1077 (engraving) by European School

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Portrait of Bi Shichang, from the set Five Old Men of Suiyang

Portrait of Bi Shichang, from the set Five Old Men of Suiyang, before 1056. Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Celtic illuminated manuscripts, (1898). Creator: Unknown

Celtic illuminated manuscripts, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Celtic illuminated manuscripts, (1898)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Battle of Hastings, (1066), 1835. Creator: Unknown

Battle of Hastings, (1066), 1835. Creator: Unknown
Battle of Hastings, (1066), 1835. The Battle of Hastings in which invading Normans, led by William the Conqueror, defeated the Anglo Saxons under King Harold II

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: William, Duke of Normandy, c1890. Creator: Unknown

William, Duke of Normandy, c1890. Creator: Unknown
William, Duke of Normandy, c1890. William the Conqueror (c1028-1087), first Norman King of England, reigning from 1066 until his death in 1087

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Windsor Castle from the Provosts Lodge at Eton, 1911. Creator: Unknown

Windsor Castle from the Provosts Lodge at Eton, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Windsor Castle from the Provosts Lodge at Eton, 1911. Eton College, a royal foundation of Henry VI is located half a mile from Windsor Castle, built in the 11th century

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Jaffa, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Jaffa, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Jaffa, 1890. Jaffa, an ancient port city, with a broad view of the Mediterranean Sea, had strategic importance in military history

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Interior, Dilwara Temple, Mount Abu, India, 1901. Creator: Keystone View Company

Interior, Dilwara Temple, Mount Abu, India, 1901. Creator: Keystone View Company
Interior, Dilwara Temple, Mount Abu, India, 1901. One of the Jain Dilwara Temples near Mount Abu, Rajasthan, designed by Vastupala and built by Vimal Shah between the 11th and 13th centuries

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Bagrati Cathedral, Kutaisi, Imereti region, Georgia

Bagrati Cathedral, Kutaisi, Imereti region, Georgia

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: 'The Building of the New Castle on the Tyne

"The Building of the New Castle on the Tyne, 1080", from a picture by W. B. Scott, 1865. Engraving of a painting

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Fasanerie / Pheasantry (colour litho)

Fasanerie / Pheasantry (colour litho)
8666169 Fasanerie / Pheasantry (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fasanerie)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Foundation of Melk Abbey, 1089 (engraving)

Foundation of Melk Abbey, 1089 (engraving)
8625791 Foundation of Melk Abbey, 1089 (engraving) by Geiger, Peter Johann Nepomuk (1805-80); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foundation of Melk Abbey, Lower Austria, 1089)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Cathedral. Interior. The crypt. 1038. A capital

Cathedral. Interior. The crypt. 1038. A capital
7332789 Cathedral. Interior. The crypt. 1038. A capital.; Catedral de Vic, Catalonia, Spain; (add.info.: Catedral, Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain); © Paul Maeyaert. All rights reserved 2024

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: The equestrian statue of Konrad III in Bamberg Cathedral, 1093, 1152

The equestrian statue of Konrad III in Bamberg Cathedral, 1093, 1152
7278159 The equestrian statue of Konrad III in Bamberg Cathedral, 1093, 1152; Private Collection; (add.info.: The equestrian statue of Konrad III in Bamberg Cathedral, 1093, 1152)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: The Chinese Comet of 1092

The Chinese Comet of 1092
5311799 The Chinese Comet of 1092; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting the Chinese Comet of 1092. Dated 17th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Madonna and Angels and Saint Michel Fresco of the portal of the Basilica of Sant'Angelo in Formis

Madonna and Angels and Saint Michel Fresco of the portal of the Basilica of Sant'Angelo in Formis
BEN5477569 Madonna and Angels and Saint Michel Fresco of the portal of the Basilica of Sant'Angelo in Formis; (add.info)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Map showing the coming of the Seljuks, 11th century. (print)

Map showing the coming of the Seljuks, 11th century. (print)
7420047 Map showing the coming of the Seljuks, 11th century. (print); (add.info.: Map showing the coming of the Seljuks, 11th century. From the book Outline of History by H.G)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Story of London: William the Conqueror Granting a Charter to London, 1066 (colour litho)

Story of London: William the Conqueror Granting a Charter to London, 1066 (colour litho)
8659670 Story of London: William the Conqueror Granting a Charter to London, 1066 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor (colour litho)

Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor (colour litho)
8672841 Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor (colour litho) by German School, (11th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Holy Roman Emperor Henry II (973-1024) receiving crown, lance and sword

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: If there had been tanks at the Battle of Hastings (engraving)

If there had been tanks at the Battle of Hastings (engraving)
8672631 If there had been tanks at the Battle of Hastings (engraving) by Downey

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: If the tide had receded when King Canute ordered it to (engraving)

If the tide had receded when King Canute ordered it to (engraving)
8672626 If the tide had receded when King Canute ordered it to (engraving) by Downey

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Gothic architecture: statue of Our Lady of Good Hope

Gothic architecture: statue of Our Lady of Good Hope
JEB4962320 Gothic architecture: statue of Our Lady of Good Hope, Miraculous Virgin (Black Virgin)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Fragment of voluted roman oil lamp with erotic scene

Fragment of voluted roman oil lamp with erotic scene
CUL4849935 Fragment of voluted roman oil lamp with erotic scene. 1st c. A.D. Roman art Early Empire. Terra-cotta. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia. SPAIN

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: View of a french city in the 11th century

View of a french city in the 11th century
ELD4848036 View of a french city in the 11th century, with the gate in the background. End of the 19th century (chromolithograph); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Viking explorers aboard their drakkars exploring the North American coast

Viking explorers aboard their drakkars exploring the North American coast
NWI4847519 Viking explorers aboard their drakkars exploring the North American coast, 10th-11th century

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: The Knight Tancrede cuts into pieces a band of Saracens

The Knight Tancrede cuts into pieces a band of Saracens
PCT4262489 The Knight Tancrede cuts into pieces a band of Saracens, when taking Antioch in 1098

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes, 10th and 11th century, Spain, Catalonia

Monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes, 10th and 11th century, Spain, Catalonia
JEB4950246 Monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes, 10th and 11th century, Spain, Catalonia; (add.info.: Monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes, 10th and 11th century, Spain, Catalonia); © Jean Bernard

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: A rider on his horse

A rider on his horse
JEB4940206 A rider on his horse, supported by a character - Sculpted detail of the vault of the portal of the church of Sainte Marie (11th century) in Oloron Sainte Marie (Pyrenees Atlantiques)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: The carved portal - Church Sainte Marie (11th century) at Oloron Sainte Marie (Pyrenees Atlantiques)

The carved portal - Church Sainte Marie (11th century) at Oloron Sainte Marie (Pyrenees Atlantiques)
JEB4940149 The carved portal - Church Sainte Marie (11th century) at Oloron Sainte Marie (Pyrenees Atlantiques)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Prieure of Serrabone, founded in 1082

Prieure of Serrabone, founded in 1082
JEB4920004 Prieure of Serrabone, founded in 1082. Exterior capital of the cloister, novel bestiary

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Prieure of Serrabone, founded in 1082

Prieure of Serrabone, founded in 1082
JEB4919989 Prieure of Serrabone, founded in 1082. Exterior capital of the cloister, novel bestiary

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Abbey of Fontfroide. Benedictine abbey then Cistercian built in the 11th and 12th centuries

Abbey of Fontfroide. Benedictine abbey then Cistercian built in the 11th and 12th centuries
JEB4920582 Abbey of Fontfroide. Benedictine abbey then Cistercian built in the 11th and 12th centuries. The cloister. Narbonne, Aude, Languedoc Roussillon (Languedoc-Roussillon), France

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Travaux des Champs, March up and February down

Travaux des Champs, March up and February down
JEB4919248 Travaux des Champs, March up and February down. Romanesque art

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Raymond Berenger III (1082-1131)

Raymond Berenger III (1082-1131)
CUL4875839 Raymond Berenger III (1082-1131), Count of Barcelona raising the flag of Barcelona on the tower of the castle of Foix by FORTUNY I MARSAL, Mariano (1838-1874)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Portrait of Queen Mathilda of Flanders (1031-1083) wife of William the conqueror

Portrait of Queen Mathilda of Flanders (1031-1083) wife of William the conqueror
ELD4859375 Portrait of Queen Mathilda of Flanders (1031-1083) wife of William the conqueror. End of the 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Viking warriors fighting Indians on the Vinland coast (east coast of the United States and Canada)

Viking warriors fighting Indians on the Vinland coast (east coast of the United States and Canada)
NWI4848799 Viking warriors fighting Indians on the Vinland coast (east coast of the United States and Canada)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Viking people aboard a drakkar in the North Sea

Viking people aboard a drakkar in the North Sea
NWI4847441 Viking people aboard a drakkar in the North Sea

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Norman Conquete of England: Norman invaders led by William I the Conquerant arriving on the English beaches in 1066

Norman Conquete of England: Norman invaders led by William I the Conquerant arriving on the English beaches in 1066
NWI4874371 Norman Conquete of England: Norman invaders led by William I the Conquerant arriving on the English beaches in 1066

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Norman conquete of England

Norman conquete of England
NWI4873449 Norman conquete of England: the menestrel Ivo Taillefer recites the song of Roland and juggled with his sword at the Battle of Hastings to discontent the English army in 1066

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: William I conquering him during the assault and capture of Mantes

William I conquering him during the assault and capture of Mantes
ELD4873423 William I conquering him during the assault and capture of Mantes, July 1087 - William (1027-1087) Duke of Normandy and King of England from 1066 until his death

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Chapiteau, Abbaye aux Dames, founded in the 11th century, Saintes, Charente Maritime

Chapiteau, Abbaye aux Dames, founded in the 11th century, Saintes, Charente Maritime
JEB4932888 Chapiteau, Abbaye aux Dames, founded in the 11th century, Saintes, Charente Maritime; (add.info.: Chapiteau, Abbaye aux Dames, founded in the 11th century, Saintes)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Chapiteau, Abbaye aux Dames, founded in the 11th century, Saintes, Charente Maritime

Chapiteau, Abbaye aux Dames, founded in the 11th century, Saintes, Charente Maritime
JEB4932860 Chapiteau, Abbaye aux Dames, founded in the 11th century, Saintes, Charente Maritime; (add.info.: Chapiteau, Abbaye aux Dames, founded in the 11th century, Saintes)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Abbey of La Sauveur-Maggiore in Gironde: small head found in the excavations. 11th century

Abbey of La Sauveur-Maggiore in Gironde: small head found in the excavations. 11th century
JEB4932661 Abbey of La Sauveur-Maggiore in Gironde: small head found in the excavations. 11th century.; (add.info.: Abbey of La Sauveur-Maggiore in Gironde: small head found in the excavations)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: View of La Sauve Maggiore, Abbey of La Sauve-Maggiore in Gironde: tent representing the life of Samson

View of La Sauve Maggiore, Abbey of La Sauve-Maggiore in Gironde: tent representing the life of Samson
JEB4932609 View of La Sauve Maggiore, Abbey of La Sauve-Maggiore in Gironde: tent representing the life of Samson

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: View of La Sauve Maggiore, Abbey of La Sauve-Maggiore in Gironde: tent representing David in the lion pit

View of La Sauve Maggiore, Abbey of La Sauve-Maggiore in Gironde: tent representing David in the lion pit
JEB4932580 View of La Sauve Maggiore, Abbey of La Sauve-Maggiore in Gironde: tent representing David in the lion pit

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: View of La Sauve Maggiore, Abbey of La Sauve-Maggiore in Gironde: tent representing a battle between fabulous animals

View of La Sauve Maggiore, Abbey of La Sauve-Maggiore in Gironde: tent representing a battle between fabulous animals
JEB4932520 View of La Sauve Maggiore, Abbey of La Sauve-Maggiore in Gironde: tent representing a battle between fabulous animals

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Statuettes of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC)

Statuettes of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC)
JEB4937836 Statuettes of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), Silene riding a marine animal, Venus Nocera and a Greek rider, Archaeological Museum of Naples (Italy) - Photography, 1880-1900

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Sulphur ore mining: a man with a shovel digs the soil of a sulfur

Sulphur ore mining: a man with a shovel digs the soil of a sulfur
VEN5028042 Sulphur ore mining: a man with a shovel digs the soil of a sulfur

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Life of St Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153)

Life of St Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153)
ELD4906273 Life of St Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153), promoter of the Cistercian order: a hermit announces to st Bernard's mother the future vocation of her son"

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Representation of Saint Elphege Archeveque of Canterbury (954-1012)

Representation of Saint Elphege Archeveque of Canterbury (954-1012)
ELD4910456 Representation of Saint Elphege Archeveque of Canterbury (954-1012) during the invasion of the Vikings in England in 994

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Representation of Saint Clement I (1st century) (Pope Clement I) Engraving 19th century Private collection

Representation of Saint Clement I (1st century) (Pope Clement I) Engraving 19th century Private collection
ELD4915901 Representation of Saint Clement I (1st century) (Pope Clement I) Engraving 19th century Private collection; (add.info)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Representation of the martyrdom of Saint Andrew the Apostle (1st century) Engraving 19th century Private collection

Representation of the martyrdom of Saint Andrew the Apostle (1st century) Engraving 19th century Private collection
ELD4915711 Representation of the martyrdom of Saint Andrew the Apostle (1st century) Engraving 19th century Private collection; (add.info)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Representation of St. Edward the Confessor (1004-1066) (Edward the Confessor)

Representation of St. Edward the Confessor (1004-1066) (Edward the Confessor)
ELD4913565 Representation of St. Edward the Confessor (1004-1066) (Edward the Confessor). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Portrait of Gaius Plinius Secundus the Elder (Pliny the Elder) (Plinio il Vecchio) (23-79)

Portrait of Gaius Plinius Secundus the Elder (Pliny the Elder) (Plinio il Vecchio) (23-79)
NWI4913389 Portrait of Gaius Plinius Secundus the Elder (Pliny the Elder) (Plinio il Vecchio) (23-79), Latin naturalist and writer

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Representation of the Martyrdom of Saint Barthelemy (1st century) (Bartholomew the Apostle martyrdom)

Representation of the Martyrdom of Saint Barthelemy (1st century) (Bartholomew the Apostle martyrdom)
ELD4914651 Representation of the Martyrdom of Saint Barthelemy (1st century) (Bartholomew the Apostle martyrdom) Engraving 19th century Private collection; (add.info)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Representation of Saint Bruno (1030-1101) founder of the Carthusian Order

Representation of Saint Bruno (1030-1101) founder of the Carthusian Order
ELD4913784 Representation of Saint Bruno (1030-1101) founder of the Carthusian Order. 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Roman Art: representation of the altar of the twelve deities of Olympus - Marble sculpture

Roman Art: representation of the altar of the twelve deities of Olympus - Marble sculpture
ELD4902581 Roman Art: representation of the altar of the twelve deities of Olympus - Marble sculpture, from Gabii (Lazio), 1st-2nd century AD, Louvre museum

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Middle Ages: Page of a Latin gospel given by King Athelstan of England (895-939) to the Church of Canterbury

Middle Ages: Page of a Latin gospel given by King Athelstan of England (895-939) to the Church of Canterbury
NWI4892309 Middle Ages: Page of a Latin gospel given by King Athelstan of England (895-939) to the Church of Canterbury, 10th century

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Le Petit Lavisse - double page illustrated from Le Petit Lavisse (book of History of France)

Le Petit Lavisse - double page illustrated from Le Petit Lavisse (book of History of France)
PCT4298051 Le Petit Lavisse - double page illustrated from Le Petit Lavisse (book of History of France) beg 20th century (engraving); (add.info.: double page illustrated, capetian kings)



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Step back in time to the eleventh century, a period of grandeur and intrigue. Feast your eyes on the intricate details of the Bayeux Tapestry, a masterpiece that tells the story of William the Conqueror's conquest of England. The unknown creator skillfully captures this historic event, transporting us to a bygone era. As we journey further into this captivating century, we encounter Lancaster Castle's John of Gaunt's Tower. Artist J Davis brings this formidable structure to life in a mesmerizing painting from 1896. It stands as a testament to the power and influence held by one of history's most prominent figures. In our exploration, we stumble upon Taillefer the Troubadour fearlessly leading William's army through colorful lithography. This depiction showcases both bravery and artistry intertwined in medieval warfare. The Submission of Henry IV at Canossa in 1077 is another pivotal moment captured by an unknown artist in 1890. This historical event symbolizes humility and redemption as Henry IV sought forgiveness from Pope Gregory VII. Ely Cathedral rises majestically before us, its architectural splendor standing tall since its construction between 1924-1926 by FC Varley. A true marvel that reflects not only religious devotion but also remarkable craftsmanship. Delving deeper into cultural artifacts, we uncover The Pitney Brooch - an Anglo-Scandinavian treasure dating back to the second half of the eleventh century. Its intricate design speaks volumes about craftsmanship during this era when cultures merged and exchanged ideas. Psalm 103 comes alive through an illustration and text created around c1000-1050; it serves as a window into religious practices during this time period while showcasing artistic talent that has stood the test of centuries. King William himself graces his seal with regal authority captured beautifully in an engraving from 1870 – reminding us how monarchs left their mark on history even long after their reigns.

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