Feudalism Collection (#4)

King John Signing Magna Charta, 1850. Artist: John Leech
King John Signing Magna Charta, 1850. A satirical illustration of King John sighing the Magna Carta. King John signed the Magna Carta at Runnymede, Surrey, 15 June 1215

Cord VI (John de Hastings, Edmund de Hastings, Edmund de Mortimer, Fulke Fitz-Warine), (1904)
Cord VI (John de Hastings, Edmund de Hastings, Edmund de Mortimer, Fulke Fitz-Warine). (1904). From Some Feudal Lords and their Seals. MCCCJ

Cord V. (Henry, Earl of Lancaster and Leicester & William le Latimer, Lord of Corby), (1904)
Cord V. (Henry, Earl of Lancaster and Leicester & William le Latimer, Lord of Corby). Henry, 3rd Earl of Leicester and Lancaster (c1281-1345)

Cord III (Roger Bigod, Earl of Norfolk;& Guy de Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, 1904
Cord III (Roger Bigod, Earl of Norfolk; Marshal of England). Roger Bigod (c1209-1270) was 4th Earl of Norfolk and Marshal of England

Boyar, 1879. Artist: Urlaub, Johann-Georg-Christian (1844-1914)
Boyar, 1879. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Costume design for the Serf Theatre of Sheremetev, 1785. Artist: Kuerzinger (Kirzinger), Marianna (1770-1809)
Costume design for the Serf Theatre of Sheremetev, 1785. Found in the collection of the State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

The Emancipation of the Russian Serfs (Study for The Slav Epic), 1914. Artist: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)
The Emancipation of the Russian Serfs (Study for The Slav Epic), 1914. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, Prague

Morning of the Lady of the Manor, 1823. Artist: Venetsianov, Alexei Gavrilovich (1780-1847)
Morning of the Lady of the Manor, 1823. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Ceremony of investiture of a Knight. Miniature of the 15th century of Tristan and Iseult Poem. Chateau de Chantilly. France

Ambrogio Lorenzetti (1280-1348). Effects of Good Government in the city. Fresco. Detail. Merchants in the walled city of Siena

Bernger Von Horheim (late 12th century). of the court of Henr
Bernger Von Horheim (late 12th century). German poet of the court of Henry IV. The poet with his beloved holding a dog in her lap, a symbol of fidelity. Fol

Medieval lord at dinner
Wealthy familys dinner table in the Middle Ages. Printed color halftone reproduction of a miniature

Medieval manor and fields
Arrangement of manor lands and a farming village in the late Middle Ages. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Jaime III (1315-1349). Oath of Privileges and Franchises of
Jaime III (1315-1349). King of Majorca (1324-1349), called the Rash or the Unfortunate. Oath of Privileges and Franchises of the island of Mallorca

Medieval tournament. Colored engraving. 19th century

Act of vassalage. 11th century. Miniature. Ripoll Bible (also known as Farfa Bible). 11th century. Vatican Apostolic Library. Italy

Der Wilde Alexander, poet of the 13th century, greets his beloved while hes riding. Codex Manesse (ca.1300) by Rudiger Manesse and his son Johannes. Miniature. Folio 412r. University of Heidelberg

Johannes Hadlaub, Swiss poet. Codex Manesse (ca. 1300)
Johannes Hadlaub, Swiss poet. Below: the poet disguised as a pilgrim after a woman who is entering the church. Top: the lady consoles the poet who is unwell

Ulrich von Liechtenstein (12001278) on a trip. Codex Manes
Ulrich von Liechtenstein (12001278), medieval nobleman, knight, politician, and minnesanger. Ulrich on a trip. Codex Manesse (ca.1300) by Rudiger Manesse and his son Johannes. Miniature. Folio 237r

Farmers plowing and sowing. Late 15th century. Italy
Farmers plowing and sowing. Miniature of Grimani Breviary. Late 15th century. Saint Marks Library. Venice. Italy

Home of a medieval Saxon nobleman
Residence of a Saxon nobleman, early Middle Ages. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Russian serfs greeting a noble, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Alfonso II of Aragon (1157-1196) and his wife Sancha of Cast
Alfonso II of Aragon or Alfons I of Catalonia (1157-1196), called the Chaste. King of Aragon and Count of Barcelona from 1164 until 1196

Middle Ages. Lovers. Miniature. Chantilly Castle. France

Llibre Verd (Green Book). Book of Privileges of the City of Barcelona. Miniature. Copy iluminated by Arnau Penna in 1380. Oath of allegiance to the king. Municipal Archives of History. Barcelona

Middle Ages. Prince. Engraving at Germania, 1882. Colored

Usages of Catalonia. Catalan manuscript. 14th century

Father and son. Miniature of Le Recueil of Devotion. 14th century. Chateau de Chantilly. France

Delivery of gifts to a king. Detail of a miniature of the Bi
Delivery of gifts to a king. 11th century. Detail of a miniature of the Bible of St. Peter of Roda illustrated possibly before the year 1050 on the desktop of the monastery of Ripoll

Spervogel, poet of the 12th century, offers his lyrics to the Court. Codex Manesse (ca.1300) by Rudiger Manesse and his son Johannes. University of Heidelberg. Library. Germany

Frauenlob, German poet (d. 1318), listening to a musician. Codex Manesse (ca.1300) by Rudiger Manesse and his son Johannes. Miniature. Folio 399r. University of Heidelberg. Library. Germany

Susskind Der Jude Von Trimberger wearing a typical hat with
Susskind Der Jude Von Trimberger, Hebrew poet of the 13th century, wearing a typical hat with the Bishop of Constance. Codex Manesse (ca.1300) by Rudiger Manesse and his son Johannes. Miniature

Von Der Buwenburg, poet of the 13th century, plundering a herd. Codex Manesse (ca.1300) by Rudiger Manesse and his son Johannes. Miniature. Folio 359r. University of Heidelberg. Library. Germany

Der Burggraf von Regensburg presides over a trial. Codex Manesse (ca.1300) by Rudiger Manesse and his son Johannes. Miniature. Folio 318r. University of Heidelberg. Library. Germany

Reinmar Von Zweter (1200-1260), Rhenish poet, teaches two young men in the Arts. Codex Manesse (ca.1300) by Rudiger Manesse and his son Johannes. Miniature. Folio 323r. University of Heidelberg

Rubin in a castle sending a message to his loved with a cros
Rubin, Tyrolean ministerial from 12th century, in a castle sending a message to his loved with a crossbow. Codex Manesse (ca.1300) by Rudiger Manesse and his son Johannes. Miniature. Folio 169v

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

Cantigas de Santa Mari?a (Canticles of Holy Mary). Reign of Alfonso X of Castile, the Wise (1221-1284). Medieval lady spinning wool. Library of El Escorial. Madrid. Spain. National Heritage

Farmers field work. Miniature. Ripoll Bible (also known as Farfa Bible). 11th century. Fol. 6 r. Vatican Apostolic Library. Italy

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)

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

Sigismund performs his feudal duties at the Council of Constance, from Chronik
XCF290921 Sigismund performs his feudal duties at the Council of Constance, from Chronik des Konzils von Konstanz (pen & ink on paper) by Richental

Sigismund raises Count Adolph of Cleves to the rank of Duke at the Council of Constance
XCF290913 Sigismund raises Count Adolph of Cleves to the rank of Duke at the Council of Constance, from Chronik des Konzils von Konstanz (pen & ink on paper) by Richental

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

The Duke of Bayern receives his Feudal rights from the Emperor at the Council of Constance
XCF290926 The Duke of Bayern receives his Feudal rights from the Emperor at the Council of Constance, from Chronik des Konzils von Konstanz (pen & ink on paper) by Richental

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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.