14th Century Collection (#92)

Reliquary, 14th century, (1881). Creator: W. M. McGill
Reliquary, 14th century, (1881). Etching of a medieval reliquary (a container for the relics of saints). The polygonal crystal container is mounted in silver

Ivory mirror case depicting the Storming of the Castle of Love, early-mid 14th century, (1881). Etching of a circular mirror case squared off by corner terminals in the form of crouching lions

Crystal cruet, 14th century, (1881). Creator: W. M. McGill
Crystal cruet, 14th century, (1881). Etching of a small ewer made 1340-1350 in Paris, of rock crystal, with gilt-silver and enamel

Dagger and sheath, c1360-1400, (1881). Creator: J Brooke
Dagger and sheath, c1360-1400, (1881). Etching of a carved ivory dagger with its sheath, made in northern Italy, probably Venice, in the late 14th century

Ewhurst Gateway, 1835. Creator: Unknown
Ewhurst Gateway, 1835. 14th-century gatehouse at Ewhurst Manor built by Thomas Peverel in Shermanbury. Antique engraving. From " The History, Antiquities, and Topography of the County of Sussex

Gaming Charterhouse, Gaming, Lower Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Gaming Charterhouse, Gaming, Lower Austria, c1935. View of the courtyard and church at the Charterhouse Carthusian monastery in Gaming, Scheibbs, which was founded in 1330

Naudersberg Castle, Nauders, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Naudersberg Castle, Nauders, Austria, c1935. The medieval fortress at Nauders, in the Austrian state of Tyrol, dates back to the early 14th century

The Liebfrauenkirche and church of St Andreas, Kitzbühel, Tyrol, Austria, c1935
The Liebfrauenkirche and church of St Andreas, Kitzbuhel, Tyrol, Austria, c1935. Medieval churches in the town of Kitzbuhel

Crowland Bridge, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Crowland Bridge, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume I.". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

Froissard, (c1337-c1405), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Froissard, (c1337-c1405), 1830. Jean Froissart (c1337-c1405) French-speaking medieval author, court historian, poet and cleric who entered the service of Philippa of Hainault

Richard II, (1367-1400), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Richard II, (1367-1400), 1830. Richard II (1367-c1400) King of England from 1377 until he was deposed in 1399. During his first years government was in the hands of regency councils

Cross, mid 14th century?, (1881). Creator: M Sullivan
Cross, mid 14th century?, (1881). Etching of a jewelled crucifix. From " The South Kensington Museum", a book of engraved illustrations, with descriptions

The Reichenau Crozier, 1351, (1881). Creator: Frederick Albert Slocombe
The Reichenau Crozier, 1351, (1881). Etching of a copper gilt crozier made in the mid 14th century, probably at Konstanz in Germany

Knights and Ladies Seated under Canopies, pierced ivory panel, mid-late 14th century, (1881). Etching of carved ivory detail from a casket, made c1350-1400 in Paris, showing figures

The Valence Casket, c1305-1312, (1881). Creator: W Harbutt
The Valence Casket, c1305-1312, (1881). Etching of an engraved copper casket with gold and champleve enamel, made in the early 14th century, possibly in England, or in Limoges, France

Canterbury. Gate of St. Augustine s, c1830. Creator: J Fife
Canterbury. Gate of St. Augustine s, c1830. The Great Gate of St Augustines Abbey, a Benedictine monastery at Canterbury in Kent

St. Augustines Gate, Canterbury. Kent, c1835. Creator: Unknown
St. Augustines Gate, Canterbury. Kent, c1835. The Great Gate of St Augustines Abbey, a Benedictine monastery at Canterbury in Kent

West Gate, Canterbury, Kent, c1845. Creator: Unknown
West Gate, Canterbury, Kent, c1845. The Westgate, built c1379, is the largest surviving medieval gatehouse in England. It is the only remaining gate of the original seven medieval gates

St. Augustines Gate, (Canterbury) Kent, 1802. Creator: Samuel Rawle
St. Augustines Gate, (Canterbury) Kent, 1802. The Great Gate of St Augustines Abbey, a Benedictine monastery at Canterbury in Kent

Bolingbrokes False Homage to Richard II. at Flint Castle, 1836. Creators: Unknown
Bolingbrokes False Homage to Richard II. at Flint Castle, 1836. Henry Bolingbroke kneels before King Richard II at Flint Castle in Wales

St Stephens Cathedral, Vienna, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
St Stephens Cathedral, Vienna, Austria, c1935. The Gothic Stephansdom, dating from the 14th century, is famous for its magnificent tiled roof and 450-foot-high South Tower

Dante, (c1265-1321), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Dante, (c1265-1321), 1830. Dante Alighieri (c1265-1321) Italian poet known for his Divine Comedy, with its depictions of Hell, Purgatory and Heaven

Boccacio, (1313-1375), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Boccacio, (1313-1375), 1830. Giovanni Boccaccio (1313-1375) Italian writer, poet, correspondent of Petrarch, and an important Renaissance humanist

Cantacuzenus, (c1292-1383), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cantacuzenus, (c1292-1383), 1830. John VI Kantakouzenos (c1292-1383) Greek nobleman, statesman, and general, Byzantine emperor from 1347 to 1354

Chaucer, (1343-1400), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Chaucer, (1343-1400), 1830. Geoffrey Chaucer (1343-1400) English poet and author, best known for The Canterbury Tales, also a philosopher and astronomer

Chichele, (c1364-1443), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Chichele, (c1364-1443), 1830. Henry Chichele (c1364-1443) Archbishop of Canterbury (1414-1443) and founder of All Souls College, Oxford

Amurath I, (1319-1389), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Amurath I, (1319-1389), 1830. Amurath I (1319 - 1389), Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1359 to 1389.From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co

John Andreas, (died 1348), 1830. Creator: Unknown
John Andreas, (died 1348), 1830. John Andreas (died 1348), Italian professor in Padua c1330; and canonist lawyer who led an austere life

Silhouettes of Our Lady before Tyn Church and St. Vitus Cathedral at sunset, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic, Europe

Silhouette of the old town buildings seen from Charles Bridge at sunrise, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic, Europe

Kinkaku-ji temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kyoto, Japan, Asia

Elbe River with Academy of Fine Arts, Bruehlscher Terrasse, Frauenkirche Cathedral, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Prince Albert in costume as Plantagenet King Edward III for the Bal Costume, May 12 1842, (1843). Albert (1819-1861) is dressed as Edward III (1312-1377)

The church of St John the Baptist, Brightwell, Suffolk, 19th century? Creator: Unknown
The church of St John the Baptist, Brightwell, Suffolk, 19th century? Exterior of church with detail of font. The church is one of the few churches in England to have been extensively rebuilt during

St. Georges Chapel Windsor, 19th century. Creators: Unknown, C&E Layton
St. Georges Chapel Windsor, 19th century. Interior view looking east in St Georges Chapel, built in high-medieval Gothic style in the 14th century

The Cathedral, Rheims, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Cathedral, Rheims, 1890. Notre-Dame de Reims traditional location for the coronation of the kings of France. Construction began in 13th century by Jean d Orbais and concluded in 15th

Interior of Milan Cathedral, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Interior of Milan Cathedral, 1890. Construction began in 1386 under Archbishop Antonio da Saluzzo by Italian architect Simone da Orsenigo. Interior decoration continued well into the 16th century

Cologne, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Cologne, 1890. Cologne Cathedral in the city of Cologne on the Rhine was begun in 1248 and continued in 1473. During the Middle Ages the city flourished as it was on a major trade route between east

William Tell in the Market-Place of Altdorf, 1890. Creator: Unknown
William Tell in the Market-Place of Altdorf, 1890. 14th century Swiss folk hero of who, according to legend, was an expert marksman who assassinated Albrecht Gessler

House of Gessler, 1890. Creator: Unknown
House of Gessler, 1890. House of Albrecht Gessler, a legendary 14th-century Habsburg bailiff at Altdorf, whose brutal rule led to the William Tell rebellion

Stirling Castle, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Stirling Castle, 1890. There have been at least eight sieges at Stirling Castle dating c1110, when King Alexander I dedicated a chapel here

Tower of Galata, Constantinople, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Tower of Galata, Constantinople, 1890. Galata Tower, a medieval Romanesque stone tower in Istanbul, was built in 1348 by the Genoese. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

The Town Hall, Haarlem, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Town Hall, Haarlem, 1890. City Hall in Haarlem is was built in the 14th century with facade added by architect Lieven de Key and built from 1602-1604

John Wyclif, (1320s-1384), 1890. Creator: Unknown
John Wyclif, (1320s-1384), 1890. John Wycliffe (1320s-1384) English philosopher, theologian, Biblical translator, reformer, priest, and professor at Oxford University

Unusual Arches in Wells Cathedral - meet to form a St. Andrews Cross and were so built in 1338 to strengthen the central tower, c1948. From " Newnes Pictorial Knowledge Volume 3"

King John at Poitiers, (1356), 1890. Creator: Unknown
King John at Poitiers, (1356), 1890. John II of France (1319-1364), surrounded and captured by the French army of Edward the Black Prince at the Battle of Poitiers in 1356 during the Hundred Years

The English Passing The Somme, (1346), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The English Passing The Somme, (1346), 1890. Battle of Crecy (1346), during the Hundred Years War - the French under King Philip VI blockaded the River Somme trapping the English army led by King

Ziska and the Hussites, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Ziska and the Hussites, 1890. Jan Zizka (c1360-1424) Czech general and renowned Hussite military leader considered a Czech national hero. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

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The 14th century was a time of great exploration and artistic innovation. As Marco Polo embarked on his journey from Venice, the world awaited the discoveries he would make in far-off lands. The Catalan Atlas, created during this period, provided a glimpse into the medieval kingdoms of Spain and Portugal. Meanwhile, in Asia, Phra Mae Thorani's twisting hair unleashed torrents of water, symbolizing the power and unpredictability of nature. This tumultuous scene mirrored the changing political landscape as Angevin kings held territories both in France and Britain. In Europe, artists like Sandro Botticelli captured the essence of springtime in their paintings such as "Primavera. " These masterpieces transported viewers to idyllic landscapes filled with vibrant colors and blooming flowers. Closer to home in England's Derbyshire county stood the iconic Crooked Spire Church overlooking a charming town. Its unique architecture served as a reminder of centuries-old traditions that endured through time. Literature also flourished during this era with tales like "Gawain and the Green Knight" captivating audiences. Sir Gawain faced temptation from Lady Bercilak but ultimately triumphed by beheading his adversary—a testament to chivalry and honor prevailing over darkness. Even religious texts were beautifully illustrated during this period; an exquisite manuscript leaf depicting Nehemias' book showcased French craftsmanship at its finest. As we reflect on these diverse aspects of 14th-century life—exploration, artistry, literature—we gain insight into a world that laid foundations for our modern society while cherishing its rich cultural heritage.