1338 Collection

Marco Polo leaving Venice, 1300s
Marco Polo leaving Venice on his journey to China, 1338. Color lithograph reproductioin of a manuscript: Bod. Misc. 264

Agnes Countess of March (1312?-1369) known as Black Agnes, defending Dunbar Castle, Scotland
530903 Agnes Countess of March (1312?-1369) known as Black Agnes, defending Dunbar Castle, Scotland, against the English commanded by the Earl of Salisbury, 1338

Wells Cathedral, Wells, Somerset, England - Nave - In 1338 the mason William Joy employed an unorthodox solution by inserting low arches topped by inverted arches of similar dimensions

Manor House Vauxhall
Edward, the Black Prince, took up residence in the manor house of Kennington and it remained a royal palace until the time of Henry VIII

Venice - Marco Polo 1338
A birds-eye view of Venice showing Marco Polo about to leave on his travels into Asia. The piazza San Marco is on the left of the picture. Date: 1338

Convenevole da Prato (h. 1270-1338). Regia Carmina
Convenevole da Prato (h.1270-1338). Regia Carmina, s. XIV. Knight of the house of Anjou. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. ITALY. TUSCANY. Florence. National Library

Madonna of Humility; Guariento di Arpo, Italian, active 1338 - 1367/1370; Italy, Europe; about 1345 - 1350; Tempera and gold leaf on panel; Panel (with engaged frame): 33 x 17.1 cm (13 x 6 3/4 in.)

DANCERS, c1340. Medieval dancers. Engraving after a manuscript illumination, English, 1338-1344

HARVESTING, c1340. Reapers and harvesters. Engraving after an English manuscript illumination, 1338-1344

SAWING, c1340. A man and woman sawing. Engraving after an English manuscript illumination, 1338-1344

CARRYING BABIES, c1340. Two men carrying babies in double panniers. Engraving after an English manuscript illumination, 1338-1344

Agnes, Countess of Dunbar (1312ja-1369), known as Black Agnes, defending Dunbar Castle in 1338 when her husband rebelled against the English. Early 20th century colour-printed wood engraving

The great royal wife Tiye, matriarch of the Amarna Dynasty - from the Altes Museum in Berlin, Germany. Tiye (c. 1398 BC - 1338 BC, also spelled Taia)

Ferrara at the time of the Marquis Nicolo Zoppo d Este, 1338
Cartography, Italy, 17th century. Ferrara at the time of the Marquis NicolA

Medieval Fireplace
A medieval group gather around (and warm their hands at) a fireplace. One man has an owl on his arm. A rather unfortunate stork and her young nest in the chimney. Date: 1338-1344

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In the year 1338, as Marco Polo bid farewell to his beloved Venice, embarking on his legendary journey across distant lands, a world of adventure and discovery awaited him. Meanwhile, in Wells Cathedral, Somerset, England, the skilled mason William Joy diligently worked on crafting intricate architectural wonders that would stand the test of time. At Manor House Vauxhall, amidst lush gardens and grandeur, life unfolded with its own tales of opulence and elegance. In bustling Venice itself, where gondolas glided through enchanting canals like whispers in the wind, Marco Polo's departure left behind a void yet to be filled. Centuries later in 1900s Durham Cathedral stood an ancient tomb bearing witness to history. The final resting place of John de Neville - a nobleman born between 1337 and 1340 at Raby Castle - spoke volumes about lives lived during tumultuous times. Meanwhile in Poznan Castle under Bohmer Franz's watchful eye during World War II conversion plans were detected. And closer to home in Berlin-Mitte resided Joachim von Ribbentrop - Reich Foreign Minister - within his official apartment meticulously designed by Bohmer Franz himself. Amidst this tapestry of events emerged timeless artistry capturing moments frozen forever. The Madonna of Humility depicted grace personified while medieval dancers twirled elegantly through time-honored engravings inspired by English manuscript illuminations. Reapers and harvesters showcased their tireless work etched into history alongside sawing couples whose labor echoed throughout centuries past. The year 1338 serves as a gateway into an era brimming with stories waiting to be told; tales woven together from far-flung travels and masterful craftsmanship that continue to captivate our imagination even today.