14th Century Collection (#93)

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

Queen Phillippa Interceding for the Citizens of Calais, (1347), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Queen Phillippa Interceding for the Citizens of Calais, (1347), 1890. Philippa of Hainault successfully persuaded her husband King Edward III to spare the lives of the Burghers of Calais during

Smyrna, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Smyrna, 1890. Smyrna on a strategic point of the Aegean coast of Anatolia. During the Smyrniote Crusade in 1344, combined forces of the Knights Hospitaliers, Republic of Venice

John Huss, (c1369-1415), 1890. Creator: Unknown
John Huss, (c1369-1415), 1890. Jan Hus (c1369-1415) Czech theologian, philosopher, predecessor to Protestantism and figure of the Bohemian Reformation

Coronation at Cracow of Louis I of Hungary as King of Poland, (1370), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Coronation at Cracow of Louis I of Hungary as King of Poland, (1370), 1890. Louis I of Hungary (1326-1382) inherited Poland after his uncle Casimir III the Great died, in 1370

Duke Rudolf IV as Founder of the Stephen Cathedral, (c1360), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Duke Rudolf IV as Founder of the Stephen Cathedral, (c1360), 1890. Rudolf IV, Duke of Austria (1339-1365) House of Habsburg with plans for St. Stephens Cathedral, Vienna

Charles VI in the Forest of Le Mans, (1392), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Charles VI in the Forest of Le Mans, (1392), 1890. Charles VI of France (1368-1422) is stopped by a madman in the Forest of Le Mans who says Stop, noble King, don t go any farther, you are betrayed!

Palace of the Bohemian Kings and Cathedral of Hradschin, Prague, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Palace of the Bohemian Kings and Cathedral of Hradschin, Prague, 1890. Prague Castle and Royal Palace, dating from 9th century

Bannockburn: The Abbot of Inchaffray Blessing The Scots Before The Battle, (1314), 1890. Maurice of Inchaffray, chaplain at the Battle of Bannockburn

Castle of the Popes, Avignon, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Castle of the Popes, Avignon, 1890. Palais des Papes, medieval gothic fortress and palace, papal residence and seat of Western Christianity during 14th century

Notre Dame, Antwerp, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Notre Dame, Antwerp, 1890. Gothic Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp, built c1352-1521 by Jan and Pieter Appelmans. The belfry is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Great Square, Prague, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Great Square, Prague, 1890. Gothic Church of Our Lady before Tyn in the Old Town Square, Prague, From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Whittingtons Stone in 1820, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Whittingtons Stone in 1820, (c1876). The Whittington Stone at the foot of Highgate Hill in Archway marks the spot where Dick Whittington in English folk heard the sound of Bow Bells

St. Mary of Nativity Cathedral (Duomo) at sunrise, Milan, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Detail from Allegory of Poverty, early-mid 14th century, (1943). Creator: Follower of Giotto
Detail from Allegory of Poverty, early-mid 14th century, (1943). Angels, and figure holding a falcon. Sketch after Giottos fresco in the Lower Basilica of the Church of San Francesco, Assisi, Italy

Studies of heads, c1320-1366, (1943). Creators: Taddeo Gaddi, Agnolo Gaddi
Studies of heads, c1320-1366, (1943). Page of sketches: the heads of monks and a lamb. From " Europaische Handzeichnungen", (Five Hundred Years of European Drawings), by Bernhard Degenhart

The Old George, Salisbury, Wiltshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Old George, Salisbury, Wiltshire, 1936. The Old George Inn on Salisbury high street, a coaching inn between London and the South West, dating from 1364

The George, Norton St. Philip, Somersetshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The George, Norton St. Philip, Somersetshire, 1936. The George Inn, built 14th or 15th century, Grade I listed. Used as headquarters during the Monmouth Rebellion

Edward the Black Prince waiting on John King of France his Prisoner, 1773. Creator
Edward the Black Prince waiting on John King of France his Prisoner, 1773. King John II of France (1319-1364), taken prisoner after defeat at the Battle of Poitiers in 1356 was invited to supper in

Edward II, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Edward II, 1773. Edward II (1284-1327). Edward had a close and controversial relationship with Piers Gaveston, who joined the royal household in 1300

Edward III, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Edward III, 1773. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786). Edward III of England (1312-1377), noted for his military success and for restoring royal authority in medieval England

Henry Prince of Wales taking the crown from off the pillow of this father Henry IV, 1773. Henry V (1386- 1422), House of Lancaster had military successes in the Hundred Years War against France

Richard II, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Richard II, 1773. Richard II of England, (1367-c1400), sone of Edward the Black Prince, was 10 years old when he succeeded to the throne, challenged during his reign by the Peasants Revolt of 1381

The Blessed Angelo Scarpetti, 14th century. Creator: Anonymous
The Blessed Angelo Scarpetti, 14th century. Found in the Collection of Museo Civico, Sansepolcro

The Annunciation, 14th century. Creator: Anonymous
The Annunciation, 14th century. Found in the Collection of Museo Civico, Sansepolcro

The Martyrdom of Saint Catherine, 14th century. Creator: Anonymous
The Martyrdom of Saint Catherine, 14th century. Found in the Collection of Museo Civico, Sansepolcro

West Gate, Canterbury, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
West Gate, Canterbury, late 19th-early 20th century. Westgate Towers in Canterbury, Kent, 60-foot (18 m) high western gate of the city wall, built of Kentish ragstone c1379

The Diving Well at Niyamudddins - Delhi. Creator: Unknown
The Diving Well at Niyamudddins - Delhi. The stepwell at the Nizamuddin Dargah, mausoleum of the Sufi saint Nizamuddin Auliya (1236-1325) in Delhi, India

The Choir in St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle, 1904. Creator: Unknown
The Choir in St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle, 1904. Interior view looking east in St Georges Chapel, built in high-medieval Gothic style in the 14th century

The Reformers, 16th century, (1947). Creator: Unknown
The Reformers, 16th century, (1947). European reformist theologians: John Wycliffe, Jan Hus, Martin Luther, Huldrych Zwingli, John Calvin, Philipp Melanchthon, Martin Bucer and Theodore Beza

Anne of Bohemia, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Anne of Bohemia, (1947). Portrait of Anne of Bohemia (1366-1394), Queen Consort of Richard II of England. Anne was the daughter of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV

Elyl, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Elyl, c1910. The Cathedral. Population, 8, 171. The Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity in Ely, Cambridgeshire, is known locally as the ship of the Fens because of its prominent shape

Gondolas pass under the Bridge of Sighs beside the Doges Palace in Venice at twilight, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe

A Great Gothic Building: The Cathedral at Rheims, Built in the 13th and 14th Centuries, c1930
A Great Gothic Building: the Cathedral at Rheims, built in the 13th and 14th Centuries, c1930. View of the cathedral at Reims (or Rheims), northern France

Charles the Great, c1930. Creator: Unknown
Charles the Great, c1930. Portrait of Charlemagne, or Charles the Great (742- 814), King of the Franks from 768, King of the Lombards from 774 and Emperor of the Romans from 800

Abbaye De Montmajour -The Old Abbey of Montmajour, c1920s. Creator: E Laget
Abbaye De Montmajour -The Old Abbey of Montmajour, c1920s. Benedictine monastery built between the 10th and 18th centuries, view of Pons de l Orme tower (14th century). From " Arles". [F

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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.