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Crakows and Trippen shoes from the mid-15th century. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889
King and courtiers, battle scene, 13th centuryCostumes of the 13th century. King and ladies sending knights off to battle, and king and his knights in combat with lance and shield
Costumes from the early 13th century. From a manuscript of Thomasin von Zirclaeres Der Walsche Gast. Symbolic scenes of a couple (German youth) with horse and tree A, Cicero and Rhetorica B
Wicker Frosch, Weikhard Frosch, died 1378. With ermine-lined cape, suit or armour, great helm, vizored bascinet, coat or arms on escutcheon. From his grave effigy in St. Catherines church, Frankfurt
Mayor John Holzhausen and wife Guda, late 14th centuryMayor John Holzhausen and wife Guda, Johann von Holtzhausen 1393 and Gudela von Holtzhausen 1371. From a grave effigy in Frankfurt Cathedral
Figure of St. George slaying a dragon from the DijonFigure of St. George slaying a dragon. In the costume of a French knight of the 14th century. In jupon with coat of arms, shield and bouche, bascinet helmet, belt and sword
Rudolph von Sachsenhausen in 14th century armourRudolph von Sachsenhausen, Rudolf II von Praunheim, died 1370. In surcoat with coat of arms, suit of armour, holding great helm and escutcheon. From a grave effigy in Frankfurt Cathedral
Peter Kreglinger in quilted armour, 14th centuryPeter Kreglinger died 1365. He wears a quilted armour doublet, over chainmail and plate armour. With shield, great helm and lance. From his grave effigy in the Franciscan church at Rothenburg
Konrad von Seinsheim, 14th century armourKonrad von Seinsheim, Conrad von Sauwensheim d. 1369. In suit of armour with great helm, sword and dagger hanging from chains on breastplate. From his grave effigy in St. Johns church, Schweinfurt
Costumes of 14th century German knightsUlrich V von Landschaden von Steinach (left) died 1369, from his grave effigy in Neckarsteinach church. In tunic, helmet, chainmail suit, with great helm, shield and angels at his pillow
Spanish costumes from the 14th century. Men hunting lions with spear and sword, ladies with a knight. From ceiling fresco paintings in the Alhambra Palace, Granada
Conrad III or Konrad III von Bickenbach, 1298-1354. With great helm and coat of arms on an escutcheon. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes
Laura de Noves, Donna Laura, 1310-1348, subject of Francesco Petrarchs sonnets. From a painting by Wittmer after a church wall fresco now in the Uffizi Gallery
Scenes from an illuminated manuscript of Les Voeux du PaonKnights in battle watched by ladies in a castle, and a lady bringing a roasted peacock to a banquet table, and a helm, 14th century
Maidens defending a castle from invading knights, 13th CMaidens defending a crenellated castle from invading knights by throwing flowers, from a carved ivory mirror. Women combing their hair and making floral wreath from a parchment drawing 13th century
Decorated casket, probably for bridal goods 13th centuryDecorated wooden casket, probably for bridal goods 13th century. Knights with heraldic shields climbing ladders to storm a castle defended by women
Brass grave effigy to Maria Langhans in the church at Hindelbank, Bern, Switzerland, by the sculptor Johann August Nahl. Monumento Sepolcrale
Bride and groom of the Canton of Schaffhausen, Switzerland, 18th century. Sposi del Cantone di Sciaffusa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient
Tomb and effigy of El Cid Rodrigo Diaz, etcTomb and effigy of El Cid Rodrigo Diaz and his wife Jimena Diaz 1, Duke of Cardona 2, King of Aragon 3, and portrait of Conquistador Hernan Cortes 4. Sepolcro e simulacro del Cid
King Philip II of Spain working on El Escorial, 1584King Philip II of Spain overseeing the work on the Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial built in 1584. Surrounded by courtiers, soldiers, magistrates and masons. Scoglio di Filippo II
Queen Theodelinda and King Agilulf of the LombardsQueen Theodelinda and King Agilulf the Thuringian of the Lombards, along with saints and angels. From a bas-relief on the main door of Monza Cathedral. Basso-relievo
Etruscan grave effigy of a dead man wearing a triumphalAncient Etruscan alabaster grave effigy of a dead man wearing a triumphal crown, gold necklace and precious ring, holding a scroll. Defunto insignito di corona trionfale
Etruscan cavalry and warriors at the siege of Thebes. They throw lances and human heads at the Greek defenders The cavalry wears body armour or lorica. Cavalieri con lorica
Monument of Sir Richard Vernon and wifeSupposed monument of Sir Richard Vernon (c.1390-1451), English landowner, MP and Speaker of the House of Commons, and his wife, Benedicta de Ludlow, in St Bartholomews Church, Tong, Shropshire. 1864
Shrine of St Frideswide, Christ Church Cathedral, OxfordShrine of St Frideswide (Frithuswith, Frideswith, Fritheswithe, Frevisse, or Fris, c650 - 727) in the Latin Chapel of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford
Effigy of King Edward II in Gloucester CathedralEffigy of King Edward II on his tomb in Gloucester Cathedral. Date: 14th century
Effigy of Sir Hugh Bardolph, 1259-1304, Banham Church, Norfolk. He wears a surcoat over a suit of chainmail with chappelle de fer (helmet), legs crossed to show that he was a crusader
Effigy of Ulrich Landschaden, Heidelberg, 1369. Knight in suit of chainmail with tight cote-hardie or jupon, moveable nasal bascinet, gauntlets, knee armour and chest chain
Pembridge Tomb and Norman Pillars, Hereford CathedralSir Richard Pembridge tomb and Norman pillars, Hereford Cathedral, Herefordshire. circa 1930
Burghley Memorial, St Martins Church, Stamford, LincsBurghley Memorial, St Martins Church, Stamford, Lincolnshire. 1902
Jean Froissart, chronicler, author and historianJean Froissart (c1337 - c1405), French-speaking chronicler, medieval author and Court historian. 14th century
Tomb of the Black Prince, Canterbury Cathedral, KentTomb of the Black Prince (Edward of Woodstock, Prince of Wales, 1330-1376), Canterbury Cathedral, Kent. Date: circa 1900s
John Peckham, Archbishop of CanterburyJohn (Johannis) Peckham (1230-1292), Archbishop of Canterbury from 1279 to 1292. He was a native of Sussex, educated at Lewes Priory, becoming a Friar Minor about 1250
The annual celebration of the Relief of Derry, attracted a large group of nationalist protesters in Londonderry, commemorate the events in 1689 when a 105 day siege of the city by Jacobites was
10935619Horned headdress of the 15th century, reign of Edward IV 1461-1483.. She wears a blue dress with voluminous sleeves, lined with ermine
Dress of the reign of King Henry II, Curtmantle, 1154-1189.. Long red ermine-lined mantle over long green dress, white veil and wimple
WILLIAM LONGUESPEEEffigy of William Longuespee, 1st Earl of Salisbury in Salisbury Cathedral. Date: 1486 - 1502
LAVEROCK EFFIGYAn effigy of a member of the Laverock family buried in a church at Ash, Kent. He wears chain mail, his hands are arranged in prayer & his feet rest on a lion
EFFIGY COMPTE DETAMPESEffigy of Charles, Compte DEstampes Date: circa 1336
EFFIGY OF EARL OF OXFORDEffigy of Robert De Vere, Earl of Oxford ( -1221), found on the north side of the chancel of Halfield Broad Oak Church Date: 1221
Medieval armour, William Ap ThomasMedieval armour, seen here on the monumental effigy of William Ap Thomas (?-1445). Date: 15th century
Burning effigy of the PopeViolence caused mainly by fervent anti-catholic feeling in the mid-17th century. Date: 19th century
Effigy in Vietnam ForestAn ancient effigy of the god Uma, in the Annamese forest. Bowls of water are left out for the sacred peacocks
Jesus EffigyJESUS OF NAZARETH The effigy of Jesus, showing marks of the Crown of Thorns &c, seemingly preserved on a cloth pressed against his face (note Vatican seal attached) Date: 6 BC - 30 AD
Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122-1204), Queen of Henry II.. Handcolored engraving from Civil Costume of England from the Conquest to the Present Period drawn by Charles Martin and etched by Leopold Martin
Everard Memorial - Great Waltham Church, Essex. A fine monument to Sir Anthony and his wife Anne Everard. She died in 1609 and Sir Anthony died in 1614. Date: circa 1930s
Effigy of T E Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia)Carved stone effigy (detail) of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Edward Lawrence (aka Lawrence of Arabia, 1888-1935), British Army officer best known for his liaison role during the Arab Revolt against
Effigy King Edward III (1312-1377)Effigy of King Edward III (1312-1377) - eldest son of Edward II, suceeding him in 1327. His reign was largely occupied with wars with France