Calais Collection

The Jousts of St Inglevert, France, 1470-1475, (c1900-1920). Artist: Master of the Harley Froissart
The Jousts of St Inglevere, (c1900-1920). Jousting scene with ornate tents: knights in armour with lances parade across the field, while the audience looks

The Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1890). Creator: Unknown
The Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1890). Field of the Cloth of Gold at Balinghem was a tournament held in June 1520, between King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France

Now for the Painter (Rope) Passengers Going on Board, 1827, (1938). Artist: JMW Turner
Now for the Painter (Rope) Passengers Going on Board, 1827, (1938). Painting held at the Manchester Art Gallery. From A Catalogue of the Pictures

O the Roast Beef of Old England-The Gate of Caiais, March 6, 1749

An ordinary ship travelling between Douvre and Calais (Naviere ordinaire qui passe de Douvre a Calais), ship in the sea at center, other boats to left and right, a ship to left in the background

View of a part of Calais (Veue d un coin de Calais), a man sitting on an overturned canoe on the pier in center, men cooking over a fire to left

Tower of Calais (Tour de Calais), tower to right, two ships in the sea to left and in center, from Views of seaports (Vues de ports de mar), 1647

Entrance of Calais Harbour (Liber Studiorum, part XI, plate 55), January 1, 1816

Calais and Zetes led by Boreas and Oreithyia (Calai e Zeti condotti da Borea et Oritia), with female-headed sea creatures at the prow and stern, and a tree at shipdeck center

Queen Phillippa Interceding for the Citizens of Calais, (1347), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Queen Phillippa Interceding for the Citizens of Calais, (1347), 1890. Philippa of Hainault successfully persuaded her husband King Edward III to spare the lives of the Burghers of Calais during

King Henry VIII. Meeting... Francis at the... Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (c1930)
King Henry VIII. Meeting The French King Francis at the Famous Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (c1930). Lavishly decorated tents were constructed at the field of the Cloth of Gold

The last snap-shot of King Edward, 1910. Creator: Unknown
The last snap-shot of King Edward, 1910. His Late Majesty about to board his yacht Alexandra at Calais en route for England. King Edward VII (1841-1910) in France shortly before his death

The Watch Tower and Hotel De Ville, Calais, France, 1895. The 13th-century Tour du Guet, and the old town hall, built in the early 19th century

Yorik, the Monk and Madame L- in the Inn Courtyard at Calais, c1760s, (1942). Creator: Adam Buck
Yorik, the Monk and Madame L- in the Inn Courtyard at Calais, c1760s, (1942). A Sentimental Journey by Laurence Sterne. Illustration by Adam Buck

At the Field of the Cloth of Gold, c1934. Illustration showing the historic meeting of King Henry VIII of England (1509-1547) and King Francis I of France (1515-1547) in northern France, June 1520

To Calais, 1835
To Calais, pub. 1835 (hand coloured etching)

The Siege of Calais, France, 1346-1347 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
The Siege of Calais, France, 1346-1347 (1864). During the Hundred Years War, Edward III (1312-1377) of England laid siege to Calais

Queen Philippa Pleads for the Men of Calais, c1907. From My Book of True Stories. [Blackie and Son Limited, London]

Town Hall, Calais, France. The Flemish Renaissance style town hall was built between 1914 and 1925. It suffered damage in both World Wars

Interview between Francis I and Henry VIII, on the Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1870). A wood engraving after bas-reliefs in the Hotel of the Bourg Herold, Rouen

The relief of Calais, 1864. Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
The relief of Calais, 1864. Siege of Calais between 1346-47 was an important engagement early in the Edwardian phase of the Hundred Years War. From A Chronicle of England B.C. 55 - A.D

Calais from the Sea, c1880. Artist: W. P
Calais from the Sea, c1880. Episode from the Siege of Rouen (1418-1419). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, c1880]

The Field of the Cloth of Gold, c1884. Artist: Thomas Strong Seccombe
The Field of the Cloth of Gold, c1884. The field of the Cloth of Gold, the meeting place near Calais in France, where Henry VIII of England

Calais, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]

A ship, and men in a rowing boat off Calais, c1830, (1938). Painting held at the National Maritime Museum, London. From A Catalogue of the Pictures

Queen Philippa (1314-1369) interceding for the Burgesses of Calais, 1346. Philippa, wife of Edward III of England, pleaded with her husband to spare the lives of the burghers of Calais after

Henry VIII, meeting Francis I, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Henry VIII, meeting Francis I, 1850. A satirical illustration King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France meeting at the Field of the Cloth of Gold

Queen Philippa interceding with Edward III for the Six Burgesses of Calais, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Queen Philippa interceding with Edward III for the Six Burgesses of Calais, 1850. A satirical illustration showing Queen Philippa, wife of Edward III of England

The Surrender of Calais, (19th century). Artist: JC Armytage
The Surrender of Calais, 19th century. A scene from the 100 Years War, in which Edward III of England, having finally taken Calais in 1346, asks for six citizens to be sent to him

Meeting of Henry VIII and Francis I, at The Field of Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1902). Portion of the central bas-relief of a series of five said to represent the Camp du Drap d Or in the courtyard of

King Louis XVIII of France (1755-1824) landing at Calais, 24th April 1814 (1816). Artist: I Romney
King Louis XVIII of France (1755-1824) landing at Calais, 24th April 1814 (1816). Louis XVIII was king of France between 1814 until his death in 1824

French Travelling, or the First Stage from Calais, 1792. Artist: F Dukes
French Travelling, or the First Stage from Calais, 1792. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily

Women shrimp fishers, Calais, 1905. Postcard: Everything here smells of fish instead of [?] mimosa and heliotrope, Much love, CM

The Field Of The Cloth Of Gold, 1520, (c1850). Lavishly decorated tents were constructed at the field of the Cloth of Gold, the meeting place near Calais in France

The Tournament at St Inglevert, France, 15th Century. Artist: Master of the Harley Froissart
The Tournament at St Inglevert, France, 15th Century. Jousting scene with ornate tents: knights in armour with lances parade across the field, while the audience looks

Henry VIII in the Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1870). A wood engraving after bas-reliefs in the Hotel of the Bourg Herold, Rouen

The Surrender of Calais to King Edward III, 1347, (1776). Artist: I Hall
The Surrender of Calais to King Edward III, 1347, (1776). A plate from The Copper-Plate Magazine or A Monthly Treasure, London, 1776

Calais Pier, 1803. Artist: Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851)
Calais Pier, 1803. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Surrender of Calais, (1860). Artist: JC Armytage
The Surrender of Calais, (1860)

The Burghers of Calais before Edward, King of England, 1347, (1875). Artist: T Sherratt
The Burghers of Calais before Edward, King of England, 1347, (1875). Edward III, (1312-1377), was one of the most successful English kings of medieval times

Phineus is delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles
Phineus is delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1655. A plate from Michel de Marolless Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

The Field Of The Cloth Of Gold, 1520, (1896). Artist: James Basire I
The Field Of The Cloth Of Gold, 1520, (1896). Lavishly decorated tents were constructed at the field of the Cloth of Gold, the meeting place near Calais in France

Phineus is Delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
Phineus is Delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1733. A plate from Le temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Calais Pier with French Poissards Preparing for Sea: an English Packet Arriving, 1803. Artist: JMW Turner
Calais Pier with French Poissards Preparing for Sea: an English Packet Arriving, 1803. From the National Gallery, London

Arrival at Calais, 1816. From French Characteristic Costume. (London, 1816)

Statue of the Burghers of Calais, 19th century. Artist: Auguste Rodin
Statue of the Burghers of Calais in bronze, relating to the taking of Calais in 1347 by Edward III of England, 19th century

Queen Philippa Pleads for the Men of Calais, 1346 (early 20th century). Queen Philippa, wife of Edward III of England, pleading with her husband to spare the lives of the burghers of Calais after

A Storm at Calais, France, 1893. Artist: Frederic Lix
A Storm at Calais, France, 1893. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 9th December 1893

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