
Title
Canute the Great
Caption
Canute the Great (Sveinsson Knut, 994 or 995-1035), King of England from 1016, and Denmark from 1018, and Norway from 1030. Canute demonstrating to his flattering courtiers that God alone can command the tides.
From "The Imperial History of England" by Theophilus Camden (London, 1832). Engraving.
Date
1832
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07111_009692P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
27,1Mb (3,0Mb) / 8,9in x 11,8in / 2674 x 3543 (300dpi)