Feudal Collection (page 8)

Pteffel, poet of the 13th century, fishing for his beloved. Codex Manesse (ca.1300) by Rudiger Manesse and his son Johannes. Miniature. Folio 302r. University of Heidelberg. Library. Germany

Farmers storing grain in a barn. 13th century
13th century miniature which represents a group of farmers storing grain in a barn. Codex of St. Louis (France)

Hiroshima Castle, Hiroshima, Japan
Hiroshima Castle (Carp Castle), Japan - home of the daimyo (feudal lord) of the Hiroshima han (fief). Constructed in the 1590s, but destroyed by the atomic bombing on 6th August 1945

King John signs the Magna Carta at Runnymede
English Barons persuade King John to sign the Magna Carta at Runnymede on 15th June 1215 - illustration from a booklet History and the Mustard Pot for Colmans Mustard. Date: 1215

Ii Naosuke Monument, Yokohama, Japan
Ii Naosuke Monument, in the grounds of Hikone Castle, Yokohama, Japan. Ii Naosuke (1815-1860) was daimyo (lord) of Hikone (1850-1860) and Tairo (high-ranking government official)

Japan - A Daimio entering his Norimono
Lantern slide of a Daimio entering his Norimono. A Daimio was a feudal Lord of Japan who was a large landowner. A norimono was a form of wooden transport in which a person was carried by other

Two lovers in the garden. Miniature. Chantilly castle. France

BATTLE OF YASHIMA, 1185. Minamoto no Yoshitsune leads a small force of Minamoto soldiers in a surprise attack against the Taira army. Woodcut triptych by Utagawa Yoshitora, 1855

Feudal Castle of the Time of Henry II
Feudal Castle of the Time of Henry Ii

Feudal Castle in the Eleventh Century

Heiji Uprising of 1159, Momoyama Period (1568-1615) (ink on paper)
XBP341857 Heiji Uprising of 1159, Momoyama Period (1568-1615) (ink on paper) by Japanese School (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frederick IV, Duke of Austria, declaring his fealty to the Emperor at the Council of Constance
XCF290910 Frederick IV, Duke of Austria, declaring his fealty to the Emperor at the Council of Constance, from Chronik des Konzils von Konstanz (pen & ink on paper) by Richental

Sigismund at the Council of Constance, from Chronik des Konzils von Konstanz
XCF290908 Sigismund at the Council of Constance, from Chronik des Konzils von Konstanz (pen and ink on paper) by Richental

Henry of Ulm is awarded his knighthood by the Emperor at the Council of Constance
XCF290931 Henry of Ulm is awarded his knighthood by the Emperor at the Council of Constance, from Chronik des Konzils von Konstanz (pen & ink on paper) by Richental

Philippe VI (1293-1350) de Valois renders homage to Edward III (1312-77) of England
KW177745 Philippe VI (1293-1350) de Valois renders homage to Edward III (1312-77) of England but only as Duke of Aquitaine, from Histoire de France by Colart

JAPAN: MILITARY TRAINING. Soldiers of the Tokugawa Shogunate in feudal regalia shoot a cannon. Woodblock print, tryptich, c1867, by Gountei Teishu

COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, 1893. The German Village, featuring a feudal castle of the 15th century and a Bavarian Highland House, at the Worlds Columbian Exposition at Chicago, 1893

GILBERT: TENURES, 1738. Title page of Sir Geoffry Gilberts A Treatise of Tenures, published in 1738. Copy owned by U.S. President John Adams

Japan - Himeji Castle, Hyogo Prefecture
Himeji, or White Heron Castle, in the Hyogo Prefecture of Japan. A fort was first constructed on the hilltop site in the 14th century, but the present day castle has stood since the 17th century

Japan - Miyanoshita Hot Springs, Feudal Castle and Kyushu
Japan - The Miyanoshita Onsen (Hot Springs), A Feudal Castle at Himeji and a train passing through the Chiyo-n-matsubara pine grove at Kyushu

Tintern Abbey, River Wye Valley, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK

Mrs Sybil Beaumont, woman Seigneur of Sark, ( later, Mrs Sybil Hathaway, Dame of Sark ) at the Seigneurie, Sark. 1927

Harold II (c1020-1066) last Anglo-Saxon king of England (1066): Harold swearing an oath on sacred relics (c1064) before William of Normandy to support his claim to the English throne on death of

John (1167ja-1216) King of England from 1199. King John signing Magna Carta at Runnymeade 15 June 1215. The Angevin kings of England, Henry II

Grand Duchess Sophia Vitovtovna taking the Belt of Vasili Kosoy at the Wedding of Vasili Tyomny, 1861. Oil on canvas. Pavel Chistyakov (1832-1919) Russian painter. Marriage of Vasily II, 1432

Feudal mine, 15th century
Feudal mine. 15th-century artwork of quarrels and disputes among the workers at a mine in the Harz mountains of what is now Germany

Plan of a manor house and common fields 15th Century

Portrait of the boyar Feodor Veriguin. Russian school. Painting. RUSSIA. Saint Petersburg. State Russian Museum

Wooden Door, Chepstow Castle, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK

Feudal lord and samurai approach castle in Edo built by Ieyasu. Scroll painting, early 17th century
JAPAN: CASTLE, c1600. Feudal lord and samurai approach castle in Edo built by Ieyasu. Scroll painting, early 17th century

FRENCH REVOLUTION, 1789. Scene at the National Assembly at Versailles, the night of August 4-5, 1789. Members are debating the abolition of feudal priviliges

Customs / Feudal Homage
Soldier declares feudal homage to the King Date: 12th Century

Thackerays Home
WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY In this feudal-looking house, at No 16 Young Street, lived the famous novelist William Thackeray for several years

C16 German Village Life
A wide variety of activity in a German village

Exacting Tax with Sword
Exacting taxes with the sword

Revolution / Peasants 1789
Peasants destroy feudal title deeds

Medieval Lady Dressing
Aristocratic lady dressing, with the help of her maid

Japan - Feudal Battle
During this period Japan is the scene of constant rivalry between powerful feudal clans - this battle scene is from a print of the period

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Feudalism: From Medieval Castles to Peasant Revolts" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating era of feudalism. Picture yourself standing atop the towering walls of a medieval castle, like Nottingham Castle in the 1500s, where knights once defended their lords with unwavering loyalty. As you wander through the castle's grand halls, imagine feasting in a lavish medieval dining room adorned with tapestries and ornate chandeliers. The aroma of succulent roasts fills the air as nobles discuss matters of state while sipping from goblets made of pure gold. Take a closer look at an ancient map depicting Europe during France's feudal period around 1000 AD. Marvel at how power was divided among countless fiefdoms, each ruled by its own lord who held authority over his loyal subjects. Intriguingly, witness a feudal lord instructing peasant workers on his vast estate. These hardworking individuals toiled day and night under their master's watchful eye, cultivating crops and tending to livestock that sustained both themselves and their rulers. Travel across borders to France once more but this time explore the magnificent Castle of Pierrefonds - a true testament to medieval architecture. Its imposing towers stand tall against the sky, reminding us of an age when castles were not only fortresses but symbols of wealth and power. Venturing further eastward brings us to Japan during its feudal period in 1615. Study an enigmatic map created by an unknown artist that showcases Japan's intricate social hierarchy dominated by daimyos or feudal lords who controlled vast territories with samurai warriors at their command. Delve deeper into Japanese history with another mysterious map illustrating Japan before Sekigahara - a pivotal battle that reshaped the nation's political landscape forever. Witness how different clans vied for supremacy amidst shifting alliances and rivalries.