Fourteenth Century Collection (#100)

The fourteenth century was a time of great artistic and historical significance, as depicted in various works of art and historical events

Fourteenth Century Collection: The Parson, from Geoffrey Chaucers Canterbury Tales

The Parson, from Geoffrey Chaucers Canterbury Tales. After an illustration in the Ellesmere manuscript of Chaucers (c1345-1400) work, 14th century

Fourteenth Century Collection: Flagellant, 16th century. Artist: Jost Amman

Flagellant, 16th century. Artist: Jost Amman
Flagellant, 16th century. Flagellants were members of a sect, known as the Brothers of the Cross, founded in c1260. They whipped themselves until blood ran in order to obtain Gods mercy

Fourteenth Century Collection: Robin Hood, legendary English folk hero and outlaw and champion of the poor, early 19th century

Robin Hood, legendary English folk hero and outlaw and champion of the poor, early 19th century. Robin (c1250-c1350)), an expert with the longbow and the quarter-staff, drawing his bow

Fourteenth Century Collection: Battle of Crecy, France, August 1346 (1864)

Battle of Crecy, France, August 1346 (1864). A major engagement of the Hundred Years War between England and France (1337-1453)

Fourteenth Century Collection: Jade statue of Quetzalcoatl, Aztec 1350-1521

Jade statue of Quetzalcoatl, Aztec 1350-1521. The Feathered Snake, Aztec god of fertility and creator of mankind

Fourteenth Century Collection: Allegory of Justice, from Aristotles Ethics, 14th century

Allegory of Justice, from Aristotles Ethics, 14th century. Allegorical illustration of Dame Justice ruling all aspects from legal justice down to personal justice and obedience

Fourteenth Century Collection: Antonius de Monte Ulmi (fl1384-1390), Italian physician, necromancer, magician and astrologer, 1493

Antonius de Monte Ulmi (fl1384-1390), Italian physician, necromancer, magician and astrologer, 1493. Antonius was physician to Francesco the Younger (1393-1406), despot of Carrara

Fourteenth Century Collection: Arthur, 6th century semi-legendary Christian king of the Britons, late 14th century

Arthur, 6th century semi-legendary Christian king of the Britons, late 14th century. According to legend, Arthur united the Britons against the Saxons whom he defeated in c516 at the Battle of Badon

Fourteenth Century Collection: Page from Wycliffes translation of the Bible into English, c1400

Page from Wycliffes translation of the Bible into English, c1400. The bygynynge of ye gospel of Jesus Christ ye sone of God (St Marks gospel)

Fourteenth Century Collection: Metropolitan Alexius surrounded by scenes from his life, Russian, 1480. Artist: Dionisy

Metropolitan Alexius surrounded by scenes from his life, Russian, 1480. Artist: Dionisy
Metropolitan Alexius surrounded by scenes from his life, Russian, 1480. Alexius (c1296-1378) became Metroloitan of Kiev and all Russia in 1354

Fourteenth Century Collection: Richard II, King of England, presiding at a tournament, 1377-1379 (15th century)

Richard II, King of England, presiding at a tournament, 1377-1379 (15th century). Watched by the king, mounted knights in armour joust with lances

Fourteenth Century Collection: Scenes from the life of St Denis, patron saint of France, 3rd century (14th century)

Scenes from the life of St Denis, patron saint of France, 3rd century (14th century). St Denis consecrates a church in Paris (bottom) and baptises new Christians (top)

Fourteenth Century Collection: Scene from Mort d Arthur, 14th century

Scene from Mort d Arthur, 14th century. Sir Lancelot of the Lake and Queen Guinevere seen embracing by King Arthur

Fourteenth Century Collection: St Anthony Abbot and a Martyr, c1355-c1390. Artist: Master of the Misericord

St Anthony Abbot and a Martyr, c1355-c1390. Artist: Master of the Misericord
St Anthony Abbot and a Martyr, c1355-c1390. St Anthony (251-356) (left), also known as Anthony of Egypt or Anthony the Great

Fourteenth Century Collection: St Augustine of Hippo, early 14th century. Artist: Lippo Memmi

St Augustine of Hippo, early 14th century. Artist: Lippo Memmi
St Augustine of Hippo, early 14th century. St Augustine of Hippo (354-430) is regarded as one of the great fathers of the early Christian church

Fourteenth Century Collection: Aztec sculpture of a seated male figure, c1375-1521

Aztec sculpture of a seated male figure, c1375-1521
Aztec sculpture of a seated male figure, c1375-1525. From the Reissmuseum, Zeughaus, Mannheim, Germany

Fourteenth Century Collection: Viking ship with dragon prow, 14th century

Viking ship with dragon prow, 14th century. The ship is carrying warriors to attack a second vessel (left). Detail from a painting in a Danish church

Fourteenth Century Collection: A Paradise Garden, Persian miniature, c1300

A Paradise Garden, Persian miniature, c1300. A garden with a refreshing stream meandering through groves of cypress and flowering trees with branches filled with birds towards a pool with waterfowl

Fourteenth Century Collection: Hand-to-hand fighting with swords in defence of a castle, 14th century

Hand-to-hand fighting with swords in defence of a castle, 14th century. Detail from a Manuscript in the British Museum

Fourteenth Century Collection: Stigmatisation of St Francis 1300. Artist: Giotto

Stigmatisation of St Francis 1300. Artist: Giotto
Stigmatisation of St Francis 1300. St Francis of Assisi portrayed in a monks habit, tonsured, and with a golden halo, kneeling as he receives the stigmata, the wounds of Christ

Fourteenth Century Collection: Dunstanburgh Castle, c1850

Dunstanburgh Castle, c1850. The largest castle in Northumberland, Dunstanburgh was begun in 1313 by the Thomas, Earl of Lancaster

Fourteenth Century Collection: English troops attacking a French town, Hundred Years War, 1337-1453 (c1830)

English troops attacking a French town, Hundred Years War, 1337-1453 (c1830). The English besiegers are armed with early cannon and both longbows and crossbows

Fourteenth Century Collection: Expedition to confront African corsairs, 1390

Expedition to confront African corsairs, 1390. A joint French and English expedition setting out, at request of the Genoese

Fourteenth Century Collection: English troops waiting to go into action at the Battle of Crecy, August 1346 (c1860)

English troops waiting to go into action at the Battle of Crecy, August 1346 (c1860). One of the defining battles of the Hundred Years War between England and France

Fourteenth Century Collection: Gold mask, Chimu people, Peru, 1100-1500

Gold mask, Chimu people, Peru, 1100-1500. The Chimu were a pre-Inca people who were fine goldsmiths. They were conquered by the Inca in 1475-1476

Fourteenth Century Collection: Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), Italian poet, 1521

Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), Italian poet, 1521
Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), Italian poet. The author of Divina Commedia (Divine Comedy), the great Italian epic poem which tells the story of Dantes journey through hell, purgatory and heaven

Fourteenth Century Collection: Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), Italian poet

Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), Italian poet. The author of Divina Commedia (Divine Comedy), the great Italian epic poem which tells the story of Dantes journey through hell, purgatory and heaven

Fourteenth Century Collection: Victory of King Ludwig I of Hungary over the Bulgarians in 1377, 1430 Artist: Lambrechter Votivtafel

Victory of King Ludwig I of Hungary over the Bulgarians in 1377, 1430 Artist: Lambrechter Votivtafel
Victory of King Ludwig I of Hungary over the Bulgarians in 1377, with the Virgin of the Protecting Cloak, 1430. Meister der St. Lambrechter Votivtafel, Joanneum in Graz

Fourteenth Century Collection: The Old Town end of the King Charles bridge, Prague, Czech Republic, 1943

The Old Town end of the King Charles bridge, Prague, Czech Republic, 1943. The building of the Charles Bridge over the Vltava began in 1357 during the reign of Charles IV

Fourteenth Century Collection: Battles of the The Hundred Years War, (20th century)

Battles of the The Hundred Years War, (20th century). The Battles of Crecy (1346) and Poitiers (1356). From an anti-British brochure titled Who has been the enemy of France through History?

Fourteenth Century Collection: Events of the The Hundred Years War, (20th century)

Events of the The Hundred Years War, (20th century). From an anti-British brochure titled Who has been the enemy of France through History?

Fourteenth Century Collection: Death of St Francis and Inspection of Stigmata, c1320. Artist: Giotto

Death of St Francis and Inspection of Stigmata, c1320. Artist: Giotto
Death of St Francis and Inspection of Stigmata, c1320. From the Bardi Chapel, Church of Santa Croce, Florence, Italy

Fourteenth Century Collection: Madonna and Child Enthroned, c1300-1303. Artist: Giotto

Madonna and Child Enthroned, c1300-1303. Artist: Giotto
Madonna and Child Enthroned, c1300-1303. The Madonna and Child is one of the central icons of Christianity. From the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Fourteenth Century Collection: Henry IV (1367-1413), first Lancastrian king of England, 1399

Henry IV (1367-1413), first Lancastrian king of England, 1399. The son of John of Gaunt, Henry was known as Henry Bolingbroke after his birthplace in Lincolnshire

Fourteenth Century Collection: Knights Templar before Jerusalem, c1099, (14th century)

Knights Templar before Jerusalem, c1099, (14th century). Two knights approach the open gate to the city. On the battlements are three Saracen warriors

Fourteenth Century Collection: The Annunciation, early 14th century

The Annunciation, early 14th century. The Angel Gabriel appears to the Virgin Mary to tell her that, by immaculate conception, she is to be the mother of Jesus

Fourteenth Century Collection: Rain of frogs recorded in 1355 (1557)

Rain of frogs recorded in 1355 (1557). Accounts of deluges of frogs and fish date back to biblical times. The phenomenon ocurs when a waterspout or tornado passes over a body of water

Aztec Jade Pendant of Solar God Tonatuih, 1300-1521

Pottery Plate with Deer motif, Mixtec, Cholula, Mexico, 1300-1521

Fourteenth Century Collection: Gold Pendant, Mixtec, 1200-1521

Gold Pendant, Mixtec, 1200-1521. The head of a person of high rank is shown by the elaborate ear-rings and head dress. British Museum

Fourteenth Century Collection: Aztec Gold Pendant of a Ruler with ritual regalia, Mixtec, 1200-1521

Aztec Gold Pendant of a Ruler with ritual regalia, Mixtec, 1200-1521. He holds a serpent-staff battleaxe and a shield. A mask hangs from his lip-ring. British Museum

Fourteenth Century Collection: Aztec Jade Eagle Warrior, 1300-1521

Aztec Jade Eagle Warrior, 1300-1521. Face emerging from beak of eagle helmet. At the British Museum

Fourteenth Century Collection: Aztec Wind-God Ehecatl, 1300-1521

Aztec Wind-God Ehecatl, 1300-1521. A volcanic stone statue of the Mesoamerican wind god Ehecatl. He is wearing his typical duckbill mask. Aztec, 1300-1521 CE. (British Museum, London)

Fourteenth Century Collection: Mexican Terracotta Group, Pre-Columbian, from a grave, Aztec culture, 1300-1521

Mexican Terracotta Group, Pre-Columbian, from a grave, Aztec culture, 1300-1521. Aztec culture, also known as Mexica, was a Mesoamerican culture that flourished in central Mexico in the post-classic

Fourteenth Century Collection: Pottery Rattle of woman holding child, Mexico. Axtec, late Post-Classic Period, 1300-1520

Pottery Rattle of woman holding child, Mexico. Axtec, late Post-Classic Period, 1300-1520. At Royal Scottish Museum, Edinburgh

Fourteenth Century Collection: Codex Zouche-Nuttall is a pre-Columbian document of Mixtec pictography, 1200-1521

Codex Zouche-Nuttall is a pre-Columbian document of Mixtec pictography, 1200-1521. Codex (screenfold manuscript book) comprising 47 leaves, made of painted deer skin, painted

Fourteenth Century Collection: Baptistry doors in Florence, 14th century. Artist: Andrea Pisano

Baptistry doors in Florence, 14th century. Artist: Andrea Pisano
South Baptistry doors in Florence, showing scenes of the life of John the Baptist, 14th century

San Gimignano in Italy, 14th-15th century

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The fourteenth century was a time of great artistic and historical significance, as depicted in various works of art and historical events. In the Manuscript Leaf with Opening of The Book of Nehemias, we catch a glimpse of the exquisite craftsmanship that characterized French Bibles during this period. Dating back to around 1280-1300, it showcases the meticulous attention to detail and devotion to religious texts. Moving forward in time, Mother Julian's presence in 1912 reminds us of the spiritual figures who emerged during this era. Her teachings on divine love and compassion continue to inspire generations even today. Meanwhile, The Keigwin Arms in Mousehole, Cornwall takes us back to 1936 when local pubs served as social hubs for communities. This charming establishment reflects the architectural style prevalent during that time while evoking a sense of nostalgia. In contrast, James William Edmund Doyle's painting Edward refuses succour to his son at Crecy transports us into one of history's most significant battles - Crecy in 1346. It captures the tension between father and son amidst war but also serves as a reminder of how conflicts shaped medieval Europe. Artistic masterpieces like Ambrogio Lorenzetti's The Effects of Good Government in the Countryside further illustrate societal values during this period. Painted between 1338-1340, it portrays an idealized rural landscape governed by justice and harmony – an aspiration for many societies throughout history. Pietro Lorenzetti's The Crucifixion from the same decade delves into religious themes with its poignant depiction of Christ on the cross. Its emotional intensity resonates across centuries, reminding viewers about faith's enduring power. Chirk Castle stands tall as a testament to fourteenth-century architecture found in Wrexham, Wales. Built around 1295 CE by Roger Mortimer de Chirk under King Edward I’s orders; it represents both strength and elegance through its fortified structure.