Feudal Collection

Medieval castle
Knights entering a castle in the Middle Ages. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Nottingham Castle in the 1500s
Nottingham Castle overlooking the surrounding countryside in the 1500s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Medieval dining room
Dining table of a lady of quality, 1400s. Printed color lithograph reproduction of a miniature from a French manuscript, Renaud de Montauban

Feudal lord instructing peasant workers
Peasants receiving their lords orders before going to work, 1400s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a manuscript miniature illustration

Map / Europe / France C1000
France in feudal times, with the country allotted to various nobles who bore more or less allegiance to the king, whose acquisitions are shown in map lower left

Feudal Map of Japan in 1615, (1903). Creator: Unknown
Feudal Map of Japan in 1615, (1903). The feudal period of Japanese history was a time when powerful families (daimyo) and military warlords (shogun) ruled Japan

Feudal Map of Japan between 1564 -73, (1903). Creator: Unknown
Feudal Map of Japan between 1564 -73, (1903). The feudal period of Japanese history was a time when powerful families (daimyo) and military warlords (shogun) ruled Japan

Feudal Map of Japan before Sekigahara, 1903. Creator: Unknown
Feudal Map of Japan before Sekigahara, 1903. The feudal period of Japanese history was a time when powerful families (daimyo) and military warlords (shogun) ruled Japan

Castle of Pierrefonds, medieval France
Castle of Pierrefonds, built circa 1400, restoration by Viollet-le-Duc, 1858. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Peasant paying rent in the late Middle Ages
Tenant paying rent, from a book of surveying printed in England, 1523. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Peasants Revolt / Germany
The peasants rise up and revolt for the abolition of feudal dues, serfdom and tithes

Rent Day, engraved by Abraham Raimbach (1784-1868), published 1817 (engraving)
STC169277 Rent Day, engraved by Abraham Raimbach (1784-1868), published 1817 (engraving) by Wilkie, David (1785-1841) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Maeda Toshiie - Feudal Chieftain of Kaga, Noto and Etchu
Maeda Toshiie (1538-1599) - Feudal Chieftain of Kaga, Noto and Etchu Date: circa 1590s

Distributing the Prizes of the Tournament (litho)
8633885 Distributing the Prizes of the Tournament (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Distributing the Prizes of the Tournament)

Feodalite: peasants (serfs) using a plow drawn by oxen to plow a field. Around 1340
NWI4892860 Feodalite: peasants (serfs) using a plow drawn by oxen to plow a field. Around 1340. Colourful engraving after an illustration of the Middle Ages.; (add.info.: Feodalite)

Feodalite: peasants (serfs) working in their field with a hoe and a shovel. 12th century. Coloring engraving
NWI4892833 Feodalite: peasants (serfs) working in their field with a hoe and a shovel. 12th century. Coloring engraving.; (add.info.: Feodalite)

Normandy revolt of 996: peasant insurrection under the reign of Richard II of Normandy the peasants form assemblees
ELD4899931 Normandy revolt of 996: peasant insurrection under the reign of Richard II of Normandy the peasants form assemblees aimed at electing deputes destines for liberating them from seigneurial

Portrait of John of Brittany known as John IV of Montfort (1294-1345) surrounds his vassal lords - Lithography from
FLO4630147 Portrait of John of Brittany known as John IV of Montfort (1294-1345) surrounds his vassal lords - Lithography from the enluminated manuscript of the Chronicles (1322 to 1400)

The liberation of the serfs of Notre-Dame de Paris in 1253 thanks to Blanche of Castile
ELD4852404 The liberation of the serfs of Notre-Dame de Paris in 1253 thanks to Blanche of Castile, the inhabitants of Chatenay vassals of the church, held captive for refusing to pay a new tax

Engraving depicting a Daimiyo in court dress, 19th century (engraving)
3522112 Engraving depicting a Daimiyo in court dress, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Daimiyo in Court Dress)

Medieval peasants paying their taxes to their lord (engraving)
8672984 Medieval peasants paying their taxes to their lord (engraving) by Bachmann, Hans (1852-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval peasants paying their taxes to their lord)

Hierarchy of society in the Middle Ages (colour litho)
8672907 Hierarchy of society in the Middle Ages (colour litho) by German School, (13th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hierarchy of society in the Middle Ages)

Betrothal of Young Nobles (litho)
8633890 Betrothal of Young Nobles (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Betrothal of Young Nobles)

Feudal regime: "Who made you king?" : Audebert, Count of Perigord
ELD4840397 Feudal regime: "Who made you king?" : Audebert, Count of Perigord, responds insolently to King Hugues Capet (938-996) who asked him who made it count

Middle Ages: Duke of Bourbon reviewing the coat of arms of chivalry in a tournament. From a 15th century manuscript
NWI4893644 Middle Ages: Duke of Bourbon reviewing the coat of arms of chivalry in a tournament. From a 15th century manuscript; (add.info.: Middle Ages)

Scottish succession crisis: Edward I of England recognized as overlord of Scotland in exchange for his arbitration of
ELD4872772 Scottish succession crisis: Edward I of England recognized as overlord of Scotland in exchange for his arbitration of the conflict between Jean Balliol and Robert de Brus (bruce)

Submission to Chester: King Edgar (943-975) climbs up the Dee aboard a barge of which eight kings formed the crew thus
ELD4873493 Submission to Chester: King Edgar (943-975) climbs up the Dee aboard a barge of which eight kings formed the crew thus proving his loyalty (including Kenneth II of Scotland)

Interior of a palanquin or Kago (black lacquer & gold on wood) (see 205167, 205168)
PEM205169 Interior of a palanquin or Kago (black lacquer & gold on wood) (see 205167, 205168) by Japanese School; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA.

Prince, page, and noble of the 14th century
NWI4893581 Prince, page, and noble of the 14th century.; (add.info.: Prince, page, and noble of the 14th century.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Harold II (1020-1066) last Anglo-Saxon King crown in 1064, sworn in on sacred relics before William I the Conquerant to
ELD4874087 Harold II (1020-1066) last Anglo-Saxon King crown in 1064, sworn in on sacred relics before William I the Conquerant to support his cause in the throne of England at the death of Edward

Engraving depicting a town house of a Daimiyo in old Tokyo, 19th century (engraving)
3522101 Engraving depicting a town house of a Daimiyo in old Tokyo, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting a town house of a Daimiyo in old Tokyo)

Interior of a palanquin or Kago (black lacquer & gold on wood) (see 205167, 205169)
PEM205168 Interior of a palanquin or Kago (black lacquer & gold on wood) (see 205167, 205169) by Japanese School; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA.

Working life of medieval peasants (woodcut)
8672868 Working life of medieval peasants (woodcut) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Working life of medieval peasants)

Les lords appellants face king Richard II of England whom they seek to deposseder of his power, 1387 (Arundel)
ELD4872410 Les lords appellants face king Richard II of England whom they seek to deposseder of his power, 1387 (Arundel, Gloucester, Nottingham)

Representation of a Templar departing for the Crusades, 12th century (Knights Templar during the crusade)
ELD4867616 Representation of a Templar departing for the Crusades, 12th century (Knights Templar during the crusade, 12th century)

Heroes of the Shimazu Clan, 1877. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Heroes of the Shimazu Clan, 1877

Mori Motonari Attacking Sue Harutaka at Itsukushima, 1880. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Mori Motonari Attacking Sue Harutaka at Itsukushima, 1880. Series: A Mirror of Great Warriors of Japan

Kato Kazuenokami Kiyomasa Kneeling by a Banner, 1878. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kato Kazuenokami Kiyomasa Kneeling by a Banner, 1878. Series: A Mirror of Wisdom, Benevolence, and Valor in Japan

Lord Mashiba Subjugates Korea (image 1 of 2), 1862. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Lord Mashiba Subjugates Korea (image 1 of 2), 1862

Portraits of the Tokugawa Rulers, 1878. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Portraits of the Tokugawa Rulers, 1878

Danjo Matsunaga Hisahide before His Suicide, 1883. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Danjo Matsunaga Hisahide before His Suicide, 1883. Series: Yoshitoshi's Warriors Trembling with Courage

Shinagawa: Departure of a Daimyo, c.mid-1830's. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Shinagawa: Departure of a Daimyo, c.mid-1830's. From Fifty-three Stations of the T¯okaid¯o, Number 2

The Daimyo's Ladies Procession at Eastern Capitol: Hachimangu Shrine and Chaki-Inari Shrine, 1845
The Daimyo's Ladies Procession at Eastern Capitol: Hachimangu Shrine and Chaki-Inari Shrine (image 2 of 3), 1845

The Daimyo's Ladies Procession at Eastern Capitol: Hachimangu Shrine and Chaki-Inari Shrine, 1845
The Daimyo's Ladies Procession at Eastern Capitol: Hachimangu Shrine and Chaki-Inari Shrine (image 1 of 3), 1845

Oda Harunaga and a Page with a Lantern, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Oda Harunaga and a Page with a Lantern, 1865. From 100 Ghost Tales from China and Japan

The Great Battle at Sekigahara, 1868. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Great Battle at Sekigahara, 1868

The Great Conference on the Conquest of Korea, 19th century. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Great Conference on the Conquest of Korea, 19th century

The Tokugawa Princess Yohime, 1887. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Tokugawa Princess Yohime, 1887. From Lives of Modern People

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Feudalism: From Medieval Castles to Peasant Revolts" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating era of feudalism. Picture yourself standing atop the towering walls of a medieval castle, like Nottingham Castle in the 1500s, where knights once defended their lords with unwavering loyalty. As you wander through the castle's grand halls, imagine feasting in a lavish medieval dining room adorned with tapestries and ornate chandeliers. The aroma of succulent roasts fills the air as nobles discuss matters of state while sipping from goblets made of pure gold. Take a closer look at an ancient map depicting Europe during France's feudal period around 1000 AD. Marvel at how power was divided among countless fiefdoms, each ruled by its own lord who held authority over his loyal subjects. Intriguingly, witness a feudal lord instructing peasant workers on his vast estate. These hardworking individuals toiled day and night under their master's watchful eye, cultivating crops and tending to livestock that sustained both themselves and their rulers. Travel across borders to France once more but this time explore the magnificent Castle of Pierrefonds - a true testament to medieval architecture. Its imposing towers stand tall against the sky, reminding us of an age when castles were not only fortresses but symbols of wealth and power. Venturing further eastward brings us to Japan during its feudal period in 1615. Study an enigmatic map created by an unknown artist that showcases Japan's intricate social hierarchy dominated by daimyos or feudal lords who controlled vast territories with samurai warriors at their command. Delve deeper into Japanese history with another mysterious map illustrating Japan before Sekigahara - a pivotal battle that reshaped the nation's political landscape forever. Witness how different clans vied for supremacy amidst shifting alliances and rivalries.