Feudalism Collection (#2)

The Ceremony of Feudal Service, (c9th-10th century), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Ceremony of Feudal Service, (c9th-10th century), 1890. Formal ceremony during Early Medieval period to create a bond between a lord and his fighting man, or vassal

King John signing Magna Charta, June 5, 1215, 1783. Creator: Unknown
King John signing Magna Charta, at the desire of the English Barons who took up Arms in the Cause of Liberty, in Runnemead Meadow, between Stains and Windsor, June 5, 1215, 1783

The Emancipation of the serfs in 1861, 1861. Found in the collection of I. Turgenev Memorial Museum, Moscow

Unforgettable day of the Emancipation of the serfs in 1861, 1865. Artist: Russian Master
Unforgettable day of the Emancipation of the serfs in 1861, 1865. Found in the collection of State History Museum, Moscow

Kazuenokami Kato Kiyomasa Observing a Monkey with a Writing Brush, 1883. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kazuenokami Kato Kiyomasa Observing a Monkey with a Writing Brush, 1883. Series: Yoshitoshi's Warriors Trembling with Courage

Hashiba Chikuzen no Kami Hideyoshi Cutting a Melon, 1887. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Hashiba Chikuzen no Kami Hideyoshi Cutting a Melon, 1887. Series: Twenty-four Accomplishments in Imperial Japan

Karukaya Doshin Refusing to Recognize Ishidomaru, 1881. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Karukaya Doshin Refusing to Recognize Ishidomaru, 1881. Series: Twenty-four Accomplishments in Imperial Japan

Oda Harunaga and a Page with a Lantern, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Oda Harunaga and a Page with a Lantern, 1865. Series: One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

Agriculture in the Middle Ages
Peasants sowing and cultivating fields outside a walled town in the Middle Ages. Printed halftone reproduction of a medieval manuscript miniature

Medieval peasant
Peasant carrying a shovel in the 1400s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Medieval knight bowing before his lord
Knight in armor paying homage to his lord, late 1200s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Christian Knight. Engraving from a codex of the 14th century
Middle Ages. Christian Knight. Engraving from a codex of the 14th century. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Peter IV of Aragon (1319-1387). Engraving. Later colouration
Peter IV of Aragon (1319-1387), called the Ceremonious. King of Aragon, King of Sardinia and Corsica (as Peter I), King of Valencia (as Peter II)

Alfonso III of Aragon (1265-1291). King of Aragon
Alfonso III of Aragon (1265-1291), called the Liberal or the Free. King of Aragon and Count of Barcelona (as Alfons II) from 1285. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Peter III of Aragon (c. 1239-1285). Engraving
Peter III of Aragon (c. 1239-1285). King of Aragon, King of Valencia (as Peter I) and Count of Barcelona (as Peter II). Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

11th century warrior. Engraving. Later colouration
Middle Ages. 11th century warrior. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Dream of Life in the fresco called The Triumph of Death of
Facsimile reproduces the detail of Dream of Life in the fresco called The Triumph of Death of the Cemetery of Pisa. The painting has been attributed to the sculptor

Investiture of a Knight, from the Metz Codex, 1290 (vellum)
IND364410 Investiture of a Knight, from the Metz Codex, 1290 (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Private Collection; Index Fototeca

Battle at Kawanakajima, 1857 (woodcut)
5962934 Battle at Kawanakajima, 1857 (woodcut) by Utagawa Yoshikazu (fl.1850-70); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kawanakajima War 1553-64 fought in the Sengoku Period of Japan between Takeda Shingen)

Lord Oda Nobunaga Viewing the Restoration of Kiyosu Castle (Oda Nobunaga ko Kiyosujo... 1888. Creator: Yoshifuji)
Lord Oda Nobunaga Viewing the Restoration of Kiyosu Castle (Oda Nobunaga ko Kiyosujo shuzen goran no zu), 1888 (printed posthumously)

The Actors Ichikawa Danjuro V as Hige no Ikyu, Nakamura Riko as Agemaki, and Ichikawa Ebiz... 1784
The Actors Ichikawa Danjuro V as Hige no Ikyu, Nakamura Riko as Agemaki, and Ichikawa Ebizo as Agemaki's attendant in the play "Sukeroku Yukari no Edozakura" at the Nakamura Theater in

The Courier Kantan dreaming of Himself as a Daimyo (Hikyaku Kantan: yume no daimyo)... c. 1716 / 35
The Courier Kantan dreaming of Himself as a Daimyo (Hikyaku Kantan: yume no daimyo), no. 8 from a series of 12 prints depicting parodies of plays, c. 1716/35

Chasse au Moyen Age. Hunting in the Middle Age
5674902 Chasse au Moyen Age. Hunting in the Middle Age. by Beuzon, Joseph (1864-1940); (add.info.: Sciences. Zoologie. Chasse au cerf au Moyen Age en France)

Vente aux encheres de serfs (Auction Sale of Serfs). Parmi des objets divers (tapis, cage a oiseaux, tableaux)
FIA5346592 Vente aux encheres de serfs (Auction Sale of Serfs). Parmi des objets divers (tapis, cage a oiseaux, tableaux, livres et bibelots), une famille de paysans est exposee pour etre vendue

Le droit de la premiere nuit (droit de cuissage du seigneur) - The right of the first night - Peinture de Vasili
FIA5340511 Le droit de la premiere nuit (droit de cuissage du seigneur) - The right of the first night - Peinture de Vasili Dmitrievich Polenov (1844-1927), huile sur toile

Cour de justice feodale d un prince russe. (Dans un village medieval, le seigneur assis sur une chaise)
FIA5372922 Cour de justice feodale d un prince russe. (Dans un village medieval, le seigneur assis sur une chaise, dans la cour d une maison de bois, entoure de ses soldats et conseillers)

Procession of a Daimyo, c. 1681 / 84. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu
Procession of a Daimyo, c. 1681/84

No. 3: Kato Kiyomasa, from the series "Three Tales of Valor (Buyu sanban tsuzuki)
No. 3: Kato Kiyomasa, from the series " Three Tales of Valor (Buyu sanban tsuzuki)", Japan, 1820

Playing Daimyos Procession, c. 1768 / 69. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Playing Daimyos Procession, c. 1768/69

Shingen and Kenshin, from the series "Mirrors of Warriors in Fashionable Parodies
Shingen and Kenshin, from the series " Mirrors of Warriors in Fashionable Parodies (Furyu yatsushi musha kagami)", c. 1769

Patriotic Delirium, French Revolution, August 1789 (engraving)
972684 Patriotic Delirium, French Revolution, August 1789 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patriotic Delirium, French Revolution, August 1789)

Feudalism under Fulk III Nerra (chromolitho)
669209 Feudalism under Fulk III Nerra (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French educational card)

Raising a king in feudal times in France
Raising a king in feudal times (Frankish period) in France - the chosen ruler was literally raised up on top of a shield and carried round the city walls to confirm his position

The Feudal system was now fully established (engraving)
1090797 The Feudal system was now fully established (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Feudal system was now fully established)

Iwai Kumesaburo as Tomoe Gozen, 1797 (colour woodcut)
3597270 Iwai Kumesaburo as Tomoe Gozen, 1797 (colour woodcut) by Kunimasa, Utagawa (1773-1810); 38.4x25.6 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Fulk III as an example of feudalism (chromolitho)
667200 Fulk III as an example of feudalism (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fulk III as an example of feudalism)

The kiss of protection by the local chatelaine (oil on canvas)
3576426 The kiss of protection by the local chatelaine (oil on canvas) by Gerard, Marguerite (1761-1837); 82x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Allegorical representation of the different level of the French society in the Middle Age
AIS5381331 Allegorical representation of the different level of the French society in the Middle Age by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Segawa Kikunojo as Tomoe Gozen, c. 1825-29 (colour woodcut)
3597279 Segawa KikunojA as Tomoe Gozen, c.1825-29 (colour woodcut) by Toyokuni, Utagawa (1769-1825); 18.6x18.2 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Peasants giving tithes, Alpine region, c. 1800-18 (coloured engraving)
468768 Peasants giving tithes, Alpine region, c.1800-18 (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

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Feudalism: Unraveling the Social Fabric of Medieval Societies Step back in time and explore the intricate web of power, hierarchy, and obligations that defined feudalism. This captivating system shaped societies across Europe and Japan for centuries, leaving an indelible mark on history. Let's start our journey in England, gazing upon a map from 1066. The land is divided into fiefdoms ruled by powerful lords who built majestic medieval castles as symbols of their authority. One such castle was Nottingham Castle in the 1500s, standing tall amidst lush greenery. Inside these fortresses lay opulent dining rooms where nobles indulged in lavish feasts while surrounded by tapestries depicting tales of valor and chivalry. Meanwhile, outside those stone walls, peasants toiled under the watchful eye of their feudal lord, receiving instructions on their daily tasks. Venturing beyond England's borders takes us to France's stunning Castle of Pierrefonds—a testament to medieval architectural prowess. Here we witness another manifestation as French society operated under similar principles. Across the globe lies Japan with its own unique version captured beautifully on a map from 1615. It reveals a complex network connecting daimyos (feudal lords) ruling over vast territories with unwavering loyalty to the shogunate. Another map showcases Japan before Sekigahara—an era marked by shifting alliances and territorial disputes. Intriguingly contrasting this political landscape are exhilarating tournaments where knights clad in armor clash against each other displaying strength and skill—the ultimate spectacle for both noble spectators and commoners alike. However, not all aspects were glamorous within this social structure; peasants faced hardships like paying rent during the late Middle Ages when even basic survival was a struggle against nature's whims. Amidst it all stood Christian knights whose faith intertwined with their knightly code of honor.