Skip to main content

Eleventh Century Collection (page 2)

Step back in time to the eleventh century, a period of grandeur and intrigue

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: View of La Sauve Maggiore, Abbey of La Sauve-Maggiore in Gironde

View of La Sauve Maggiore, Abbey of La Sauve-Maggiore in Gironde: tent representing the life of Samson. 11th century
JEB4932609 View of La Sauve Maggiore, Abbey of La Sauve-Maggiore in Gironde: tent representing the life of Samson. 11th century.; (add.info.: View of La Sauve Maggiore)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: View of La Sauve Maggiore, Abbey of La Sauve-Maggiore in Gironde

View of La Sauve Maggiore, Abbey of La Sauve-Maggiore in Gironde: tent representing David in the lion pit. 11th century
JEB4932580 View of La Sauve Maggiore, Abbey of La Sauve-Maggiore in Gironde: tent representing David in the lion pit. 11th century.; (add.info.: View of La Sauve Maggiore)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: View of La Sauve Maggiore, Abbey of La Sauve-Maggiore in Gironde

View of La Sauve Maggiore, Abbey of La Sauve-Maggiore in Gironde: tent representing a battle between fabulous animals
JEB4932520 View of La Sauve Maggiore, Abbey of La Sauve-Maggiore in Gironde: tent representing a battle between fabulous animals

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Statuettes of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), Silene riding a marine animal

Statuettes of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), Silene riding a marine animal, Venus Nocera and a Greek rider
JEB4937836 Statuettes of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), Silene riding a marine animal, Venus Nocera and a Greek rider, Archaeological Museum of Naples (Italy) - Photography, 1880-1900

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Sulphur ore mining: a man with a shovel digs the soil of a sulfur

Sulphur ore mining: a man with a shovel digs the soil of a sulfur. Detail of a page of the manuscript " Treat
VEN5028042 Sulphur ore mining: a man with a shovel digs the soil of a sulfur. Detail of a page of the manuscript " Treat on herbs" (Tractatus de herbis) by Pedanius Dioscorides (Dioscorides)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Life of St Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153), promoter of the Cistercian order

Life of St Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153), promoter of the Cistercian order
ELD4906273 Life of St Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153), promoter of the Cistercian order: a hermit announces to st Bernard's mother the future vocation of her son"

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Representation of Saint Elphege Archeveque of Canterbury (954-1012)

Representation of Saint Elphege Archeveque of Canterbury (954-1012) during the invasion of the Vikings in England in
ELD4910456 Representation of Saint Elphege Archeveque of Canterbury (954-1012) during the invasion of the Vikings in England in 994

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Representation of Saint Clement I (1st century) (Pope Clement I)

Representation of Saint Clement I (1st century) (Pope Clement I) Engraving 19th century Private collection
ELD4915901 Representation of Saint Clement I (1st century) (Pope Clement I) Engraving 19th century Private collection; (add.info)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Representation of the martyrdom of Saint Andrew the Apostle (1st century)

Representation of the martyrdom of Saint Andrew the Apostle (1st century) Engraving 19th century Private collection
ELD4915711 Representation of the martyrdom of Saint Andrew the Apostle (1st century) Engraving 19th century Private collection; (add.info)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Representation of St. Edward the Confessor (1004-1066) (Edward the Confessor)

Representation of St. Edward the Confessor (1004-1066) (Edward the Confessor). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4913565 Representation of St. Edward the Confessor (1004-1066) (Edward the Confessor). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Portrait of Gaius Plinius Secundus the Elder (Pliny the Elder) (Plinio il Vecchio) (23-79)

Portrait of Gaius Plinius Secundus the Elder (Pliny the Elder) (Plinio il Vecchio) (23-79)
NWI4913389 Portrait of Gaius Plinius Secundus the Elder (Pliny the Elder) (Plinio il Vecchio) (23-79), Latin naturalist and writer

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Representation of the Martyrdom of Saint Barthelemy (1st century)

Representation of the Martyrdom of Saint Barthelemy (1st century) (Bartholomew the Apostle martyrdom)
ELD4914651 Representation of the Martyrdom of Saint Barthelemy (1st century) (Bartholomew the Apostle martyrdom) Engraving 19th century Private collection; (add.info)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Representation of Saint Bruno (1030-1101) founder of the Carthusian Order. 19th century (engraving)

Representation of Saint Bruno (1030-1101) founder of the Carthusian Order. 19th century (engraving)
ELD4913784 Representation of Saint Bruno (1030-1101) founder of the Carthusian Order. 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Roman Art: representation of the altar of the twelve deities of Olympus - Marble sculpture

Roman Art: representation of the altar of the twelve deities of Olympus - Marble sculpture, from Gabii (Lazio)
ELD4902581 Roman Art: representation of the altar of the twelve deities of Olympus - Marble sculpture, from Gabii (Lazio), 1st-2nd century AD, Louvre museum

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Middle Ages: Page of a Latin gospel given by King Athelstan of England (895-939)

Middle Ages: Page of a Latin gospel given by King Athelstan of England (895-939) to the Church of Canterbury
NWI4892309 Middle Ages: Page of a Latin gospel given by King Athelstan of England (895-939) to the Church of Canterbury, 10th century

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Le Petit Lavisse - double page illustrated from Le Petit Lavisse (book of History of France)

Le Petit Lavisse - double page illustrated from Le Petit Lavisse (book of History of France)
PCT4298051 Le Petit Lavisse - double page illustrated from Le Petit Lavisse (book of History of France) beg 20th century (engraving); (add.info.: double page illustrated, capetian kings)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Roman antiquite: representation of Neron (37-68 AD) with a tigress as a domestic animal

Roman antiquite: representation of Neron (37-68 AD) with a tigress as a domestic animal (Ancient rome)
ELD4959254 Roman antiquite: representation of Neron (37-68 AD) with a tigress as a domestic animal (Ancient rome: emperor Nero with his tiger)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Yole costume of the year mil (thousand or 1000) and Zita in suit end of century

Yole costume of the year mil (thousand or 1000) and Zita in suit end of century
DUV4199344 Yole costume of the year mil (thousand or 1000) and Zita in suit end of century. Alphabet (ABC or abecedary) of female names on the theme: feminine costumes and operas

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Stone capitals decorate two rows of palmettes and animals from the eastern parts of the former

Stone capitals decorate two rows of palmettes and animals from the eastern parts of the former abbey church of
ETI4397572 Stone capitals decorate two rows of palmettes and animals from the eastern parts of the former abbey church of Saint-Pierre de Flavigny (Cote d'Or) (21) (11th century)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Knut the Great (Canut or Knud, 984-1035) orders the sea to withdraw - King Canute commanding

Knut the Great (Canut or Knud, 984-1035) orders the sea to withdraw - King Canute commanding the sea to retire
FLO4607610 Knut the Great (Canut or Knud, 984-1035) orders the sea to withdraw - King Canute commanding the sea to retire. Copperplate engraving by J

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Soldiers and weapons from the Bayeux Tapestry. Men in plate and chainmail armour armed with mace

Soldiers and weapons from the Bayeux Tapestry. Men in plate and chainmail armour armed with mace, lance
FLO4623304 Soldiers and weapons from the Bayeux Tapestry. Men in plate and chainmail armour armed with mace, lance, sword and shield

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Wulfstan II or Lupus, Archbishop of York, 11th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre

Wulfstan II or Lupus, Archbishop of York, 11th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre
FLO4622973 Wulfstan II or Lupus, Archbishop of York, 11th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre and Stanghi from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Warriors and their weapons from the 9th to 11th century. Soldiers in chainmail tunics and helmets

Warriors and their weapons from the 9th to 11th century. Soldiers in chainmail tunics and helmets, fighting with sword
FLO4623280 Warriors and their weapons from the 9th to 11th century. Soldiers in chainmail tunics and helmets, fighting with sword, lance, cudgel, and shield

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: The emperor of the Orient Alexis Comnene I (1048-1118) received Godefroy de Bouillon

The emperor of the Orient Alexis Comnene I (1048-1118) received Godefroy de Bouillon and his barons in Constantinople
PCT4262478 The emperor of the Orient Alexis Comnene I (1048-1118) received Godefroy de Bouillon and his barons in Constantinople (Byance) after the conquest of Nicee in 1097

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Cover of a French edition of the book ' Les derniers jours de Pompei'

Cover of a French edition of the book " Les derniers jours de Pompei"
PCT4296926 Cover of a French edition of the book " Les derniers jours de Pompei" (The last days of Pompeii - Edward Bulwer Lytton (1803-1873)), Delagrave edition debut 20th century

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Roman Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre (Flavian or Colisee amphitheatre, Rome)

Roman Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre (Flavian or Colisee amphitheatre, Rome, construction 70-80) circa 1800
FLO4576634 Roman Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre (Flavian or Colisee amphitheatre, Rome, construction 70-80) circa 1800. Plan showing the oval arena, entrances and raked stands

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Seal of William the Conqueror

Seal of William the Conqueror
3585975 Seal of William the Conqueror; (add.info.: Seal of William the Conqueror (1028-1087) the first Norman King of England. Dated 11th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: St Dunstan at the feet of Christ

St Dunstan at the feet of Christ
3585647 St Dunstan at the feet of Christ; (add.info.: St Dunstan at the feet of Christ. Dunstan (909 - 19 May 988 AD) was an Abbot of Glastonbury Abbey, a Bishop of Worcester, a Bishop of London

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: A nobleman from Friesland in full dress from the 11th century, with crossbow, sword and quiver

A nobleman from Friesland in full dress from the 11th century, with crossbow, sword and quiver
FLO4705160 A nobleman from Friesland in full dress from the 11th century, with crossbow, sword and quiver. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: France, Midi-Pyrenees, Haute-Garonne (31), Toulouse: Outside of the church Saint Sernin

France, Midi-Pyrenees, Haute-Garonne (31), Toulouse: Outside of the church Saint Sernin (12th century), 1860
LUX4705024 France, Midi-Pyrenees, Haute-Garonne (31), Toulouse: Outside of the church Saint Sernin (12th century), 1860; (add.info.: France, Midi-Pyrenees, Haute-Garonne (31)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: France, Auvergne, Haute-Loire (43), Le Puy en Velay: Cloitre of the Cathedrale du Puy en Velay

France, Auvergne, Haute-Loire (43), Le Puy en Velay: Cloitre of the Cathedrale du Puy en Velay (11th-12th century)
LUX4704409 France, Auvergne, Haute-Loire (43), Le Puy en Velay: Cloitre of the Cathedrale du Puy en Velay (11th-12th century) after restoration, 1870; (add.info.: France, Auvergne, Haute-Loire (43)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: France, Auvergne, Puy-de-Dome (63), Royat: The fortified church of Saint Leger (11th century)

France, Auvergne, Puy-de-Dome (63), Royat: The fortified church of Saint Leger (11th century) seen from the valley
LUX4704303 France, Auvergne, Puy-de-Dome (63), Royat: The fortified church of Saint Leger (11th century) seen from the valley, 1865; (add.info.: France, Auvergne, Puy-de-Dome (63)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: View of the Abbey of the Sauve Maggiore, Romanesque religious architecture

View of the Abbey of the Sauve Maggiore, Romanesque religious architecture, former Benedictine abbey in ruins
YOU4418806 View of the Abbey of the Sauve Maggiore, Romanesque religious architecture, former Benedictine abbey in ruins, founded in 1079 in the land of Entre deux Mers

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Daniel's denunciator in the den of lions, history capiteau de l'Abbaye de la Sauve Maggiore

Daniel's denunciator in the den of lions, history capiteau de l'Abbaye de la Sauve Maggiore
YOU4418798 Daniel's denunciator in the den of lions, history capiteau de l'Abbaye de la Sauve Maggiore, Romanesque sculpture in the old Benedictine abbey in ruins

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Captive seated. The head with a phrygian cap dates back to the 2nd century (marble)

Captive seated. The head with a phrygian cap dates back to the 2nd century (marble)
ETI4397646 Captive seated. The head with a phrygian cap dates back to the 2nd century (marble); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Captive seated)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Incipit page of the German manuscript ms.1275, folio 1v Liber Sacramentorum (Sacred Book)

Incipit page of the German manuscript ms.1275, folio 1v Liber Sacramentorum (Sacred Book). 10th-11th century
BEN5469756 Incipit page of the German manuscript ms.1275, folio 1v Liber Sacramentorum (Sacred Book). 10th-11th century. Biblioteca Governativa, Lucca (Lucca).; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Cathedral. Interior. The crypt. 1038. A capital

Cathedral. Interior. The crypt. 1038. A capital
7332793 Cathedral. Interior. The crypt. 1038. A capital.; Catedral de Vic, Catalonia, Spain; (add.info.: Catedral, Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain); © Paul Maeyaert. All rights reserved 2024

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Cathedral. Interior. The crypt. 1038. A capital

Cathedral. Interior. The crypt. 1038. A capital
7332788 Cathedral. Interior. The crypt. 1038. A capital.; Catedral de Vic, Catalonia, Spain; (add.info.: Catedral, Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain); © Paul Maeyaert. All rights reserved 2024

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Two grotesque figures - Carved capiteau du portal de la eglise Sainte Marie (11th century)

Two grotesque figures - Carved capiteau du portal de la eglise Sainte Marie (11th century)
JEB4940221 Two grotesque figures - Carved capiteau du portal de la eglise Sainte Marie (11th century) a Oloron Sainte Marie (Pyrenees Atlantiques)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Roman art saintongeaix: view of the Abbey Sainte Croix, Place Pierre Renaudel 11th-12th century

Roman art saintongeaix: view of the Abbey Sainte Croix, Place Pierre Renaudel 11th-12th century Facade detail Bordeaux
JEB4945136 Roman art saintongeaix: view of the Abbey Sainte Croix, Place Pierre Renaudel 11th-12th century Facade detail Bordeaux; (add.info.: Roman art saintongeaix: view of the Abbey Sainte Croix)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: The Canon of Medicine

The Canon of Medicine
2625211 The Canon of Medicine; (add.info.: The central text consists of the anatomical sections of the Canon of Medicine by Ibn S?n? (Avicenna)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: The cavalry soldiers of Guy I, Count of Ponthieu (died 1010), shirt vetus, short panties and shoes

The cavalry soldiers of Guy I, Count of Ponthieu (died 1010), shirt vetus, short panties and shoes
FLO4707707 The cavalry soldiers of Guy I, Count of Ponthieu (died 1010), shirt vetus, short panties and shoes, with sword worn on the belt and hat (89, 91, 92, 93 and 94)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Noblewoman from Friesland from the 11th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von

Noblewoman from Friesland from the 11th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "
FLO4705210 Noblewoman from Friesland from the 11th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: King Henry I of Germania (or of Saxony, known as the Oiseleur)

King Henry I of Germania (or of Saxony, known as the Oiseleur, 867-936) and Henry II of the Holy Empire
FLO4702680 King Henry I of Germania (or of Saxony, known as the Oiseleur, 867-936) and Henry II of the Holy Empire, known as the lame or the Saint (973-1024) - King Henry I the Fowler

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Map of the Iberic Peninsula under the Moors (Arab Muslim domination), 11th century

Map of the Iberic Peninsula under the Moors (Arab Muslim domination), 11th century. 19th century lithography
NWI4871897 Map of the Iberic Peninsula under the Moors (Arab Muslim domination), 11th century. 19th century lithography.; (add.info)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Roman Antiquite: ' Emperor Aulus Vitellius (15-69 AD) at the Battle of Bedriacum

Roman Antiquite: " Emperor Aulus Vitellius (15-69 AD) at the Battle of Bedriacum
ELD4874766 Roman Antiquite: " Emperor Aulus Vitellius (15-69 AD) at the Battle of Bedriacum (or Battle of Bedriac or Battle of Cremona in 69)

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: Anatomy: representation of the uterus by Garioponto (970 - 1050), Italian doctor of the Middle Ages

Anatomy: representation of the uterus by Garioponto (970 - 1050), Italian doctor of the Middle Ages
XEE5029574 Anatomy: representation of the uterus by Garioponto (970 - 1050), Italian doctor of the Middle Ages, Biblioteca Civica Bertoliana

Background imageEleventh Century Collection: The Miracle of the Abbe Guido d'Arezzo (Gui or Guy d'Arezzo), Italian Benedictine

The Miracle of the Abbe Guido d'Arezzo (Gui or Guy d'Arezzo), Italian Benedictine
VEN5028421 The Miracle of the Abbe Guido d'Arezzo (Gui or Guy d'Arezzo), Italian Benedictine, music theorist (990-1050) and one of the founders of the music range




For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

Step back in time to the eleventh century, a period of grandeur and intrigue. Feast your eyes on the intricate details of the Bayeux Tapestry, a masterpiece that tells the story of William the Conqueror's conquest of England. The unknown creator skillfully captures this historic event, transporting us to a bygone era. As we journey further into this captivating century, we encounter Lancaster Castle's John of Gaunt's Tower. Artist J Davis brings this formidable structure to life in a mesmerizing painting from 1896. It stands as a testament to the power and influence held by one of history's most prominent figures. In our exploration, we stumble upon Taillefer the Troubadour fearlessly leading William's army through colorful lithography. This depiction showcases both bravery and artistry intertwined in medieval warfare. The Submission of Henry IV at Canossa in 1077 is another pivotal moment captured by an unknown artist in 1890. This historical event symbolizes humility and redemption as Henry IV sought forgiveness from Pope Gregory VII. Ely Cathedral rises majestically before us, its architectural splendor standing tall since its construction between 1924-1926 by FC Varley. A true marvel that reflects not only religious devotion but also remarkable craftsmanship. Delving deeper into cultural artifacts, we uncover The Pitney Brooch - an Anglo-Scandinavian treasure dating back to the second half of the eleventh century. Its intricate design speaks volumes about craftsmanship during this era when cultures merged and exchanged ideas. Psalm 103 comes alive through an illustration and text created around c1000-1050; it serves as a window into religious practices during this time period while showcasing artistic talent that has stood the test of centuries. King William himself graces his seal with regal authority captured beautifully in an engraving from 1870 – reminding us how monarchs left their mark on history even long after their reigns.