Canute The Great Collection

AI Image - An illustration of King Canute commanding the...tide to halt, early 11th century, (2023)
AI Image - An illustration of King Canute commanding the incoming tide to halt, early 11th century, (2023). Canute (died 1035 CE) was King of England from 1016

Design for Medallion of King Canute, n.d. Creator: Sir Robert Smirke
Design for Medallion of King Canute, n.d

King Canute the Dane, 1732. Creator: George Vertue
King Canutethe Dane, 1732. Portrait of Cnut the Great in an oval frame surmounted by a coat of arms, with runes, flaming torches, swords, arrows and coins

Meeting of Edmund Ironside and Canute, on the Isle of Alney, in the Severn, c1890. Edmund Ironside (c990-1016) meets King Canute (c995-1035) on Alney Island in the River Severn

Canute The Great, What Is This Game? (colour litho)
5228662 Canute The Great, What Is This Game? (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canute The Great, What Is This Game)

King Canute commanding the sea to retreat (engraving)
7149373 King Canute commanding the sea to retreat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from A Series of Prints of English History)

King Canute and the Courtiers (colour litho)
7181899 King Canute and the Courtiers (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Canute and the Courtiers)

King Canute the Great commanding the tide to retreat at the request of his sycophantic court (engraving)
7147384 King Canute the Great commanding the tide to retreat at the request of his sycophantic court (engraving) by English School

Sweyn Forkbeard, Olaf, Edmund II and Canute I, Kings of England before the Norman Conquest (engraving)
7147386 Sweyn Forkbeard, Olaf, Edmund II and Canute I, Kings of England before the Norman Conquest (engraving) by Goldar, John (1729-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sweyn Forkbeard, Olaf)

English coins from the reign of Egbert to that of Harthacnut (engraving)
7147385 English coins from the reign of Egbert to that of Harthacnut (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Combat between Edmund Ironside and Canute the Great (engraving)
3630913 Combat between Edmund Ironside and Canute the Great (engraving) by Wale, Samuel (1721-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Combat between Edmund Ironside and Canute the Great)

Cnut the Great (engraving)
811061 Cnut the Great (engraving) by Vertue, George (1684-1756); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cnut the Great. Engraving by Ambrose William Warren from an original drawing by George Vertue)

King Canute and the waves (engraving)
3647240 King Canute and the waves (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Canute and the waves)

Canute the Great (engraving)
5220763 Canute the Great (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canute the Great. Illustration for The History of England by George Courtney Lyttleton)

Canute, (c995-1035), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Canute, (c995-1035), 1830. Cnut the Great (c995-1035), also known as Canute, King of Denmark, England and Norway, often referred to as the North Sea Empire

Canute Reproving His Courtiers, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Canute Reproving His Courtiers, 18th-19th century. King Cnut supposedly demonstrated to flattering courtiers that being a mere human, the sea would not obey him, and God alone can command the tides

Canute reproving his Courtiers, c1840. Creator: Francis Holl
Canute reproving his Courtiers, c1840. King Cnut supposedly demonstrated to flattering courtiers that being a mere human, the sea would not obey him, and God alone can command the tides

Canute Reproving the Flattery of his Courtiers, c1890. Creator: Unknown
Canute Reproving the Flattery of his Courtiers, c1890. King Canute (c995-1035), explaining his humanity, the sea would not obey him. From " Cassells Illustrated History of England"

Canute, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Canute, 18th century. Cnut the Great (c995-1035), also known as Canute, King of Denmark, England and Norway; together often referred to as the North Sea Empire. He won the throne of England in 1016

Combat between Edmund Ironside and Canute the Great, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Combat between Edmund Ironside and Canute the Great, 1773. Edmund Ironside, King of England, 23 April -30 November 1016 resisted the Danish invasion of Canute the Great (994-1035) in five battles

Queen Emmas Chastity tried by ordeal fire, 1773. Creator: William Walker
Queen Emmas Chastity tried by ordeal fire, 1773. Emma of Normandy (985-1052), walked over red hot metal without harm at Winchester Cathedral to prove her marital fidelity

Portraits from Ancient Coins, (mid 19th century). Creator: Unknown
Portraits from Ancient Coins, (mid 19th century). Portraits of early kings in British history: Canute (Cnut I), Harold (Harold Godwinson), Edward the Confessor, William I (William the Conqueror)

King Canute failing to hold back the waves, early 11th century (c1900). Artist: Trelleek
King Canute failing to hold back the waves, early 11th century (c1900). Canute (Sveinsson Knut) (d1035) was King of England from 1016, Denmark from 1018 and Norway from 1030

Canute Orders The Tide to Stop, c1907. From My Book of True Stories. [Blackie and Son Limited, London]

Canute by the Seashore, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Canute by the Seashore, 1882. Private Collection

Single Combat between King Edmund II and Canute the Great on the Isle of Abney, 1787
Single Combat between King Edmund II and Canute the Great on the Isle of Abney in the presence of both their Armies, c1787

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Canute the Great, also known as King Canute the Dane, was a prominent figure in medieval history. His reign left an indelible mark on England and its people. In this captivating collection of images, we catch glimpses of his extraordinary life and legendary exploits. One such image depicts the fateful meeting between Edmund Ironside and Canute on the Isle of Alney in the Severn, and is a powerful portrayal of two formidable leaders locked in a momentous encounter that would shape their destinies. Another artwork showcases Canute The Great pondering over a mysterious game. This colorful lithograph invites us to wonder about the complexities of his mind and strategic prowess that led him to become one of England's most revered kings. Intriguingly, there is an engraving capturing King Canute commanding the sea to retreat. This awe-inspiring act symbolizes his attempt to demonstrate that even royal authority has limits - a poignant reminder for all rulers throughout history. A contrasting scene unfolds in another lithograph titled "King Canute and the Courtiers. " Here, we witness sycophantic courtiers urging him to command the tide's retreat once more. This engraving serves as a cautionary tale against flattery and blind obedience within political circles. The engravings further depict Sweyn Forkbeard, Olaf, Edmund II, and Cnut I - Kings who ruled England before Norman Conquest. These regal figures stand testament to Canute's lineage and illustrious ancestry. An enchanting glimpse into ancient currency can be found within an engraving showcasing English coins from Egbert's reign until Harthacnut's era. These coins provide tangible evidence of economic stability under King Canute's rule. Amongst these depictions lies an intense combat scene portraying Edmund Ironside facing off against none other than Canute himself. Their clash epitomizes power struggles during this tumultuous period in history.