Magna Carta Collection

KING JOHN (c1167-1216). King of England, 1199-1216. King John signing the Magna Carta at Runnymede, 15 June 1215. Color wood engraving, 19th century

Runney Mead or Magna Charta Island, near Egham, Surrey, 19th century. This place is celebrated in history as the spot where the assembled barons in 1215, obtained from King John

Part of the Magna Carta preamble
Portion of the Preamble to the Magna Carta. Watercolor wash on a 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an original copy in the British Museum

The Eight First Plantagenet Kings; King Henry II, King Richard I, King John, King Henry III, King Edward I
958053 The Eight First Plantagenet Kings; King Henry II, King Richard I, King John, King Henry III, King Edward I, King Edward II, King Edward III, King Richard II (chromolitho) by English School

King John signing Magna Carta, Runnymede, Surrey, 1215 (chromolitho)
6032036 King John signing Magna Carta, Runnymede, Surrey, 1215 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John signing Magna Carta, Runnymede, Surrey, 1215)

John (1167-1216) King of England from 1199, engraved by the artist (engraving)
STC99261 John (1167-1216) King of England from 1199, engraved by the artist (engraving) by Vertue, George (1684-1756); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The anger of John Sans terre (1167-1215) swearing revenge against the barons who made him sign the Magna Carta
NWI4945231 The anger of John Sans terre (1167-1215) swearing revenge against the barons who made him sign the Magna Carta (Magna Carta)

King John landless looks at the entrance of the barons in London, England
NWI4945222 King John landless looks at the entrance of the barons in London, England, 1215 - King John watching the entry of the barons into London, 1215

Cartoon of two politicians both holding the Magna Carta. Whigs pick our pockets, tories make us poor
FLO4717857 Cartoon of two politicians both holding the Magna Carta. Whigs pick our pockets, tories make us poor! Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by John Collier

John, King of England sealing the Magna Carta
5304902 John, King of England sealing the Magna Carta.; (add.info.: Painting depicting John, King of England (1166-1216) sealing the Magna Carta. Dated 13th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Magna Carta (Great Charter) agreed by King John of England
2911198 Magna Carta (Great Charter) agreed by King John of England; (add.info.: Magna Carta (Great Charter) agreed by King John of England at Runnymede, near Windsor

Signing of the Magna Carta
3789843 Signing of the Magna Carta; (add.info.: Signing of the Magna Carta or The Great Charter of the Liberties of England)

Signing of the Magna Carta
3789839 Signing of the Magna Carta; (add.info.: Signing of the Magna Carta or The Great Charter of the Liberties of England)

King John signing Magna Charta, June 5, 1215, 1783. Creator: Unknown
King John signing Magna Charta, at the desire of the English Barons who took up Arms in the Cause of Liberty, in Runnemead Meadow, between Stains and Windsor, June 5, 1215, 1783

Bill of Credit, America, 1775
3784425 Bill of Credit, America, 1775; (add.info.: Bill of Credit, America, 18 August 1775. Twenty four shillings credit bill with image of man holding a sword and the Magna Carta)

Stephen Langton, illustration from The Mighty Army by Winifred M. Letts, pub. 1912 (colour litho)
STC364358 Stephen Langton, illustration from The Mighty Army by Winifred M. Letts, pub. 1912 (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

"John--His Mark. "15th June, A. D. 1215 (colour litho)
670108 " John--His Mark." 15th June, A.D. 1215 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: " John--His Mark." 15th June, A.D. 1215)

Portrait of King Henry III of England
6337227 Portrait of King Henry III of England by Rundall, Mary Ann (d.1839) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry III of England. With crown, sceptres and mantle)

King John Signing Magna Charta (colour litho)
3105389 King John Signing Magna Charta (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John Signing Magna Charta)

King John agreeing to the Magna Carta, Runnymede, 1215 (engraving)
3647305 King John agreeing to the Magna Carta, Runnymede, 1215 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John agreeing to the Magna Carta, Runnymede, 1215)

King John signing Magna Carta, 1215 (chromolitho)
5996051 King John signing Magna Carta, 1215 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John signing Magna Carta, 1215)

A rectangular carved relief of the signing of the Magna Carta, 1834-1840 (marble)
5054861 A rectangular carved relief of the signing of the Magna Carta, 1834-1840 (marble) by Chantrey, Francis Legatt (1781-1841)

King John signing Magna Carta
LLM456394 King John signing Magna Carta by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John signing Magna Carta. Victorian scrap, probably produced by Raphael Tuck)

The barons swear to achieve their liberties
LLM339228 The barons swear to achieve their liberties by Doyle, James William Edmund (1822-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: The barons swear to achieve their liberties)

Disciples catching the Mantle: the Spirit of Darkness overshadowing the Priests of Baal
NCO193135 Disciples catching the Mantle: the Spirit of Darkness overshadowing the Priests of Baal, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Barons and the Charter (colour litho)
5216442 The Barons and the Charter (colour litho) by Martin, William (fl.1765-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Barons and the Charter)

John (engraving)
619713 John (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John (1167-1216) of England; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Vulture of the Constitution, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1789 (etching)
NCO191247 The Vulture of the Constitution, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1789 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 24.5x34.7 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

King John signing the Magna Charta
LLM456081 King John signing the Magna Charta by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John signing the Magna Charta)

The Barons demanding Magna Charta from King John (engraving)
2794099 The Barons demanding Magna Charta from King John (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Barons demanding Magna Charta from King John)

John, King of England, 1870 (engraving)
2563384 John, King of England, 1870 (engraving) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: John (24 December 1166 - 19 October 1216), also known as John Lackland

Signing of Magna Charta (engraving)
1617165 Signing of Magna Charta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Signing of Magna Charta. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 June 1843)

King John signing Magna Carta, 1215 (engraving)
972352 King John signing Magna Carta, 1215 (engraving) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John signing Magna Carta, 1215)

The Barons compelled Henry III to promise compliance with the Magna Charta (engraving)
1090807 The Barons compelled Henry III to promise compliance with the Magna Charta (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

King John signs the Magna Charta (engraving)
1090806 King John signs the Magna Charta (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John signs the Magna Charta)

The History of England (engraving)
982605 The History of England (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of England.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Book Plate, Tower of London (engraving)
984041 Book Plate, Tower of London (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Book Plate, Tower of London.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Magna Carta. King John Signs the Great Charter (engraving)
3101954 Magna Carta. King John Signs the Great Charter (engraving) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magna Carta. King John Signs the Great Charter)

Signing of Magna Charta (aquatint)
3100048 Signing of Magna Charta (aquatint) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Signing of Magna Charta)

King John ratifying Magna Charta (engraving)
669871 King John ratifying Magna Charta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John ratifying Magna Charta)

King John signing Magna Charta (engraving)
665154 King John signing Magna Charta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John signing Magna Charta)

King John signing Magna Charta
LLM462758 King John signing Magna Charta by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John signing Magna Charta)

Portrait of John Hampden, illustration from Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great
745948 Portrait of John Hampden, illustration from Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, pub. by Knapton, London 1742 (engraving) by Houbraken

The Royal Alphabet, I, K, L, M (coloured engraving)
2817716 The Royal Alphabet, I, K, L, M (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Alphabet, I, K, L, M)

John loses his baggage, illustration from Hutchinson
STC363664 John loses his baggage, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (litho) by Payne, Henry (Harry) (1868-1940) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

King John signs Magna Carta, 15 June 1215 (colour litho)
978003 King John signs Magna Carta, 15 June 1215 (colour litho) by Normand, Ernest (1857-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John signs Magna Carta, 15 June 1215)

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"Magna Carta: A Historic Document that Shaped the Course of England" In the annals of history, few documents hold as much significance as the Magna Carta. Signed by King John on June 15, 1215, at Runnymede, this pivotal moment in English history marked a turning point in the relationship between monarchs and their subjects. King John's reign was marred by controversy and conflict. As one of the eight Plantagenet kings who ruled England during this era, he faced numerous challenges to his authority. However, it was under these circumstances that he reluctantly put pen to parchment and affixed his seal to the Magna Carta. The Magna Carta preamble set forth a series of rights and liberties that were intended to protect not only barons but also ordinary citizens from arbitrary rule. It laid down principles such as due process of law, protection against unlawful imprisonment, and limitations on taxation without representation - concepts that would later influence constitutional frameworks around the world. Depicted in various artistic renderings throughout history - be it color wood engravings or etchings - King John signing this historic document remains an enduring image. Surrounded by barons and bishops at Runnymede on that fateful day in June 1215, King John reluctantly conceded power to ensure peace within his realm. The impact of the Magna Carta extended far beyond its immediate context. Its ideals resonated through centuries of struggle for individual freedoms and human rights. From America's Bill of Credit in 1775 to Britannia weeping for her country's state in 1682; these depictions highlight how this document became a touchstone for those seeking justice across time and space. Today, we remember King John not just as a flawed ruler but also as an unwitting catalyst for change. His signature on the Magna Carta forever altered notions of governance and paved the way for future democratic principles.