Paul Lacroix Collection (page 11)

Shrine, 12th century, (1870). A wood engraving of an enamelled shrine in Limoges work of the 12th century. Illustration from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance

Byzantine reliquary, 10th century, (1870). A wood engraving of a religious item brought from the Christian orthodox monastery of Mount Athos in Greece

The diadem of Charlemagne, c8th century, (1870). Crown belonging to the Frankish king and emperor Charlemagne (742-814 AD), preserved at the Weltliche Schatzkammer (Imperial Treasury) in Vienna

Sword of Charlemagne, c8th century, (1870). Sword belonging to the Frankish king and emperor Charlemagne (742-814 AD), preserved at the Weltliche Schatzkammer (Imperial Treasury) in Vienna, Austria

Sedan chair of Charles V, 14th century, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

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

Entrance of the Queen Isabeau of Bavaria into Paris, c1500, (1870). Artist: Franz Kellerhoven
Entrance of the Queen Isabeau of Bavaria into Paris, c1500, (1870). Isabel was Queen Consort of France (1385-1422) after marrying Charles VI

The caparison of the horse of Queen Isabella of Spain, 15th century, (1870)
The caparison of Queen Isabella of Spains horse, 15th century, (1870). The caparison of the horse of Isabel the Catholic, (reigned 1474-1505)

A medieval knight armed and mounted for war, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

Spurs, 13th-16th century, (1870). German spur (top), and Italian spur, (below). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

A knight entering the lists, c1460-1465, (1870). Entering the lists means to give or accept a challenge or to be involved in combat

The carruca, 9th century, (1870). A wood engraving after a 9th century manuscript in the Royal Library, Brussels. Illustration from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance

Hand cannon (or Baton a feu), 15th century, (1870). Illustration after a piece of tapestry belonging to the Church of Notre Dame de Nantilly, Saumur

Battleaxe and pistol, 16th century, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

Mangonel, an engine of war in the 15th century, (1870). A mangonel was a type of catapult or siege engine used to throw projectiles at the walls of a city or castle

Earliest models of cannon, the Tower of London, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

Bombards on fixed and rolling carriages, (1870). A wood engraving from a medieval manuscript in the Bibliotheque Imperiale, Paris

Engine for throwing stones, (1870). A wood engraving from a miniature showing a medieval device for launching projectiles, from the Chevalier au Cygne in the Bibliotheque Imperiale, Paris

Francois, Duke of Anjou and Alencon, in damascened armour, 16th century, (1870). Damascened work is steel inlaid with gold or other metals

Armour ornamented with lions, supposed to be that of of Louis XII, 15th century, (1870). Suit of armour which may have belonged to Louis XII, King of France 1498-1515

Frankish archers, 15th century, (1870). A wood engraving of the painted hangings in the town of Rheims. Illustration from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance

Crossbowman protected by shield bearers, 15th century, (1870). A wood engraving after a miniature from the Chronicals of Froissart in the Bibliotheque Imperiale, Paris

Convex armour said to be that of Maximilian, 15th century, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

Helmets from the Armeria Real, Madrid, (1870). Artist: Franz Kellerhoven
Helmets from the Armeria Real, Madrid, (1870). Casque, morion and other types of helmet, with and without visors, from the Royal Armoury in Madrid

Helmets, 13th and 15th centuries, (1870). The helmet of Hughes, Vidame of Chalons, 13th century, and a tournament helmet, screwed on the breastplate, late 15th century

Knight in his hauberk, (1870), A hauberk is a shirt of mail armour. A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

John Lackland, as represented on his seal, 12th century, (1870). John I Lackland, King of England, (Jean Sansterre in French), was the son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine

Enamelled dish by Bernard Palissy, 16th century, (1870). Palissy (1510-1590) was a French potter and the inventor of rustic ware. He used examples from nature to make moulds for his ceramic pieces

A lancer of Williams army, Bayeux Tapestry, c1070s, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

Vessel of Henri II ware, 16th century, (1870). Artist: Franz Kellerhoven
Vessel of Henri II ware, 16th century, (1870). A chromolithographic print from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

Paving tiles of the 14th and 15th century, (1870). Artist: Franz Kellerhoven
Paving tiles of the 14th and 15th century, (1870). A chromolithographic print from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

The Weaver, 16th century, (1870). Artist: Jost Amman
The Weaver, 16th century, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

The Adoration of the Magi, the tapestry of Berne, 14th century, (1870). A chromolithographic print from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London)

Norman knights, Bayeux Tapestry, c1070s, (1870). Two mounted knights of Duke Williams army. A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix

Construction of the boats for William I, Bayeux Tapestry, c1070s, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

Dwelling room of a seigneur of the 14th century, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

Carved wood relief, 15th century, (1870). A bas-relief representing a domestic scene, from the choir stalls of the Cathedral of Rouen

Censer, 11th century, (1870). A censer recalling the shape of the Temple of Jerusalem, in copper repousse, formerly in Metz Cathedral and later transferred to Treves

A key, 13th century, (1870). A key with two figures of chimeras, back to back. A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

A bed furnished with a canopy and curtains, late 14th century, (1870). A wood engraving after a miniature from a manuscript in the Bibliotheque Imperiale, Paris

A bolt, 16th century, ( 1870). A wood engraving of a lock from the Castle of Chenonceaux in France, with initial of Henry II (1519-1559)

A coopers workshop, 16th century, (1870). Artist: Jost Amman
A coopers workshop, 16th century, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

Hanging lamps, 9th century, (1870). A wood engraving after a miniature from the bible of Charles the Bald, Bibliotheque Imperiale, Paris

A state banquet, 15th century, (1870). A wood engraving after miniature from a manuscript in the Bibliotheque Imperiale, Paris

Louise de Savoie, Duchess of Angouleme, (1870). Louise de Savoie (1476-1531) was the mother of Francis I. A wood engraving after a miniature from a manuscript in the Bibliotheque Imperiale, Paris

Louis IX, 14th century, (1870). Louis IX (1214-1270) represented in his regal chair, tapestried in fleurs de lis, from a miniature of the 14th century

The round table of King Artus of Brittany, 14th century, (1870). A wood engraving after a miniature of the 14th century, from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance

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