Medieval Gallery

Medieval Europe was a period of time between the 5th and 15th centuries, which saw great changes in culture, religion, and politics

Choose from 18,075 images in our Medieval Collection

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Antique map of Britain under the Anglo Saxons

Rose window, Medieval stained glass windows in North Transept, Chartres Cathedral

Al-Idrisis world map, 1154

Medieval urine wheel

Bayeaux Tapestry portraying the Norman Conquest

Magna Carta. Signed June 1215. Document producecd by Barons of King John in order the enshrine certain freedoms

EGYPT: COPTIC ART: CHRIST and abbot Mena. Painting on wood, 7th century A.D

Wellington Inn on stilts OP05766

Portchester Castle K991184

Medieval Europe at the start of the Crusades

Fra Mauro map (1460). The Fra Mauro Map orientation (South at the top).is considered

Map of Britain in 597 AD

Barnard Castle J860320

Glastonbury Tor IC141_002

The Hippocratic oath, Hippocrates code of ethical conduct for practitioners of medicine

Map of England in 1066

Nunney Castle N061017

Medieval Spain and Portugal map

Conisbrough Castle J910009

DANTEs PARADISE: EMPYREAN. Beatrice leads Dante into the Empyrean, or highest level of heaven

Farnham Castle 27555_006

Mappa Mundi, ink and colors on parchment, created in London about 1265

Celestial mechanics, medieval artwork

Bamburgh Castle K021974

Dunnottar Castle outside of Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Hever Castle (1270-1470), childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Edenbridge, Kent

Marco Polo leaving Venice, 1300s

Old Wardour Castle in the Middle Ages J990030

DANTEs INFERNO, c1520. Woodcut from a Venetian edition of the Divine Comedy, c1520

SAINT JOHN CLIMACUS (550-649). Abbot of Mount Sinai. St John Climacus at the top rung of his Ladder of Heavenly Ascent

Catalan Atlas, 14th century

Lindisfarne Gospels page

Ireland, County Tipperary. View of the Rock of Cashel, a medieval fortress

Lincoln Cathedral BB49_02570

Framlingham Castle K971834

Pickering Castle J850151

Sherborne Old Castle J960261

BATTLE OF AGINCOURT, 1415. Battle between the French and English at Agincourt, France, 1415

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Hereford Cathedral N090335

Tower of London & Tower Bridge 21766_20

Evesham EAW006891

Gloucester Cathedral OP11081

Medieval English shield designs

Viking ship at sea

Sea of Steps, Wells Cathedral a66_00136

Market day in Place de la Liberte, Sarlat, Dordogne, France, Europe

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Medieval Europe was a period of time between the 5th and 15th centuries, which saw great changes in culture, religion, and politics. During this era, the Roman Empire fell and feudalism emerged. Feudalism was a system of government where land was held by nobles who provided protection to peasants in exchange for labor or taxes. The Catholic Church became an important political force during this time as well. Art and literature flourished during the Middle Ages with many works being produced in Latin or Old French. Inventions such as the printing press led to increased literacy and knowledge sharing among people from different parts of Europe. Warfare also changed drastically during this period with new weapons such as cannons being developed. Overall, medieval Europe was a time of great change that laid the foundation for modern society today.