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Some two hours into the battle, William was thrown off his horse. He is seen here remounted, uncovering his face to show his men that he is alive and well. Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery (11th).
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Some two hours into the battle, William was thrown off his horse. He is see...

King Harold receives a deadly blow. Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery (11th).
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King Harold receives a deadly blow. Bayeux Tapestry, embroid...

On October 14, 1066 William Duke of Normandy won the Battle of Hastings and became King of England. Since then he was known as William the Conqueror. Saxons fleeing before the onslought of the Norman cavalry. Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery (11th).
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On October 14, 1066 William Duke of Normandy won the Battle of Hastings a...

Lion hunters. Polychrome silkweed from Syria.
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Lion hunters. Polychrome silkweed from Syria.

Persian Hunting Carpet, detail of 31-03-01/5. Two hunters on horseback in Persian costume hunting panthers, hares, antelopes and foxes. From Persia, second half 16th, total size 693 x 323 cms Silk, 20 colours, Inv. T 8336
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Persian Hunting Carpet, detail of 31-03-01/5. Two hunters on horseback...

Persian Hunting Carpet, detail of 31-03-01/5. Hunter on horseback hunting antelopes, jackals, hares and ibex. From Persia, second half 16th, total size 693 x 323 cm Silk, 20 colours, Inv. T 8336
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Persian Hunting Carpet, detail of 31-03-01/5. Hunter on horseback hunt...

Tapestry of the miracle of Saint Eligius (Eloy): The Saint cuts off a leg of an unruly horse, fits the horseshoe and restores the leg.
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Tapestry of the miracle of Saint Eligius (Eloy): The Saint cuts off a le...

Hunting scenes illustrating the tales of the poet Nizami. From Kashan or Kirman Inv. 10615
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Hunting scenes illustrating the tales of the poet Ni...

A tournament in the presence of Philipp, son of Emperor Maximilian I, (left of column, with high Duke's cap), and of his wife, Juana, Queen of Castile. Wool and silk, with gold- and silver thread 470 x 560 cms, Brussels, around 1495
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A tournament in the presence of Philipp, son of Emperor Maximilian I,...

A tournament in the presence of Philip, son of Emperor Maximilian I (left of column, with high Duke's cap) and of his wife Juana, Queen of Castile. Wool and silk, with gold- and silver thread. 470 x 560 cms, Brussels, around 1495
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A tournament in the presence of Philip, son of Emperor Maximilian I...

The Noah-Tapestry. A rider and his horse drown in the flood.
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The Noah-Tapestry. A rider and his horse drown in the flood.

A riding lesson for King Louis XIII (1601-1643). On the young King's left the God Mercury, on his right Antoine Pluvinel de la Baume. One of eight tapestries after cartons by Jordaens.
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A riding lesson for King Louis XIII (1601-1643). On the young King's left...