Sujet

King Canute failing to hold back the waves, early 11th century (c1900). Artist: Trelleek

Légende

King Canute failing to hold back the waves, early 11th century (c1900). Canute (Sveinsson Knut) (d1035) was King of England from 1016, Denmark from 1018 and Norway from 1030. He is shown on the famous occasion when he demonstrated to flattering courtiers that God alone can command the tides. From Peeps into the Past, published c1900.
Historica Graphica Collection

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/Historica Graphica Collection

Notre référence

HRM19D58_142

Model release

Non

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

50,0Mo (2,9Mo) / 33,6cm x 37,3cm / 3968 x 4408 (300dpi)

Mots clés

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