John Lackland Collection

Part of the Magna Carta preamble
Portion of the Preamble to the Magna Carta. Watercolor wash on a 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an original copy in the British Museum

Richard pardons his brother John, 12th Century (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Richard pardons his brother John, 1864. Richard I, (1157-1199) pardons his brother Prince John, (1166 -1216), at the behest of their mother, Eleanor of Aquitaine

The anger of John Sans terre (1167-1215) swearing revenge against the barons who made him sign the Magna Carta
NWI4945231 The anger of John Sans terre (1167-1215) swearing revenge against the barons who made him sign the Magna Carta (Magna Carta)

King John landless looks at the entrance of the barons in London, England
NWI4945222 King John landless looks at the entrance of the barons in London, England, 1215 - King John watching the entry of the barons into London, 1215

Isabella of Angouleme (ca. 1188-1246) Queen of England - Isabella of Angouleme
NWI4946709 Isabella of Angouleme (ca. 1188-1246) Queen of England - Isabella of Angouleme, Queen Consort of England as wife of King John

John, King of England sealing the Magna Carta
5304902 John, King of England sealing the Magna Carta.; (add.info.: Painting depicting John, King of England (1166-1216) sealing the Magna Carta. Dated 13th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

John paying homage to the legate of Pope Innocent III in 1213., c.1901 (engraving)
1219754 John paying homage to the legate of Pope Innocent III in 1213., c.1901 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: John, 1166 -1216, aka John Lackland, King of England)

King John signing Magna Charta, June 5, 1215, 1783. Creator: Unknown
King John signing Magna Charta, at the desire of the English Barons who took up Arms in the Cause of Liberty, in Runnemead Meadow, between Stains and Windsor, June 5, 1215, 1783

The monks of Christchurch expelled, 1209 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
The monks of Christchurch expelled, 1864. Fulk de Cantelupe, (died 7 April 1239) and Henry de Cornhill, (c1135 - c1193) sheriff of Kent, are sent by King John to expel the monks from Christchurch

John I, King of England (engraving)
3789153 John I, King of England (engraving); (add.info.: John, King of England, from 6 April 1199 until his death. (1166-1216). Cassell's History of England, vol I, p. 253); Lebrecht History

King John compelled by the barons to sign the Magna Carta, Runnymede, 5 June 1215 (engraving)
7147371 King John compelled by the barons to sign the Magna Carta, Runnymede, 5 June 1215 (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

English coins from the reign of Edward the Confessor to that of King Richard II (engraving)
7147360 English coins from the reign of Edward the Confessor to that of King Richard II (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

King John signing the Magna Carta, 1215 (engraving)
7149381 King John signing the Magna Carta, 1215 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John signing the Magna Carta, 1215)

Great Seals of England from William the Conqueror to King Edward II (engraving)
7147367 Great Seals of England from William the Conqueror to King Edward II (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

King John signing the Magna Carta, 1215 (chromolitho)
7157074 King John signing the Magna Carta, 1215 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John signing the Magna Carta at Runnymede, Surrey, 1215)

John, King of England (engraving)
7185513 John, King of England (engraving) by Faithorne, William (1616-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John, King of England (1166-1216)

Pandulph, the Popes legate, receiving the submission of King John, 1213 (engraving)
7149382 Pandulph, the Popes legate, receiving the submission of King John, 1213 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pandulph, the Popes legate)

King John (engraving)
7147372 King John (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John (1166-1216)

Queens of the 13th century (engraving)
957937 Queens of the 13th century (engraving) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queens of the 13th century)

Genealogical roll of the kings of England, c. 1440-79 (pen & ink on parchment)
2919749 Genealogical roll of the kings of England, c.1440-79 (pen & ink on parchment) by English School, (15th century); 192.4x19.5 cm; The University of St

Tomb of Isabel of Angouleme, Queen of England and wife of King John (1186-1246) (stone
XIR158138 Tomb of Isabel of Angouleme, Queen of England and wife of King John (1186-1246) (stone) (b/w photo) by French School, (13th century); Fontevrault Abbey, Fontevrault (Fontevraud)

John, King of England, 1870 (engraving)
2563384 John, King of England, 1870 (engraving) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: John (24 December 1166 - 19 October 1216), also known as John Lackland

King John (engraving)
451646 King John (engraving) by Vertue, George (1684-1756); 28x18 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; (add.info)

Ms 6712 (A. 6. 89) fol. 144v King John (1167-1216), miniature from
CHL206582 Ms 6712 (A.6.89) fol.144v King John (1167-1216), miniature from Flores Historiarum, by Matthew Paris, 1250-52 (vellum) by English School, (13th century); Chethams Library, Manchester

John, King of England (engraving)
2563373 John, King of England (engraving) by Vertue, George (1684-1756); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: John (24 December 1166 - 19 October 1216), also known as John Lackland

The description of the poisoning of King John by a monk of Swinstead Abbey in
STC469104 The description of the poisoning of King John by a monk of Swinstead Abbey in Lincolnshire, illustration from Acts and Monuments by John Foxe, ninth edition, pub

Magna Charta Island, c1870. Magna Carta Island on the River Thames in Berkshire, where King John sealed the Magna Carta in 1215

Beaulieu Abbey, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Beaulieu Abbey, 1898. Cistercian abbey in Hampshire, England founded in 1203-1204 by King John and reportedly haunted. From " Our Own Country, Volume III"

Ilfracombe, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Ilfracombe, 1898. Seaside resort on the North Devon coast, England, with a small harbour, provided King John with ships and men to invade Ireland in 1208

John, (1166-1216), 1830. Creator: Unknown
John, (1166-1216), 1830. John (1166-1216) King of England from 1199 until his death in 1216. Nicknamed John Lackland because he was not expected to inherit significant lands

Magna Charta Island, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Magna Charta Island, 1890. In 1215, King John sealed the Magna Carta on Magna Charta Island on the River Thames facing Runnymede. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

King John signing Magna Charta in Runnemead Meadow, June 5 1215, (c1780). Artist: Hawkins
King John signing Magna Charta, at the desire of the English Barons who take up Arms in the Cause of Liberty, in Runnemead Meadow, between Stains and Windsor, June 5 1215, (c1780)

The Origin of Horn Fair, Held at Charlton in Kent, (c1803). Artist: William Wynne Ryland
The Origin of Horn Fair, Held at Charlton in Kent, (c1803). Late 18th century depiction of a supposed incident involving King John of England

King John signs the Great Charter, Runnymede, Surrey, 1215 (1864). John (1167-1216) became King of England in 1199. The Angevin kings of England, Henry II

The monks of Christ Church, Canterbury, expelled, 1207 (1864). Fulk de Cantelupe (d1217) and Henry de Cornhill (1120-1170)

John, King of England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
John, King of England, (18th century). John, (c1166-1216) succeeded his elder brother Richard I (known as Richard the Lionheart ) as King of England on April 6, 1199

Facsimile edition of the Magna Carta, English charter, 1215 (1816). Magna Carta, also called Magna Carta Libertatum, limited the rights of the monarch

John, 1935. John (1166-1216) reigned as King of England from 1199 until his death. From Kings & Queens of England - A Series of 50. [John Player & Sons, London, 1935]

King John absolved by Pandulph (After Henry Fuseli), 1798. Artist: Blake, William (1757-1827)
King John absolved by Pandulph (After Henry Fuseli), 1798. Private Collection

King John Signs Magna Carta, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
King John Signs Magna Carta, 1882. Private Collection

King John by William Shakespeare. Performed at Covent Garden on Saturday 20th April 1811. Artist: Neagle (1765-1822)
King John by William Shakespeare. Performed at Covent Garden on Saturday 20th April 1811. Private Collection

Great Seal of King John, 1203. Artist: Historic Object
Great Seal of King John, 1203. Found in the collection of Eton College

King John hunting on horseback, 14th century. Artist: Anonymous
King John hunting on horseback, 14th century. Found in the collection of British Library

King John of England (From the Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora). Artist: Paris, Matthew (c. 1200-1259)
King John of England (From the Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora). Found in the collection of British Library

John, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
John, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

John, 1788. John (1166-1216), King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death in 1216. From The History of England, by David Hume. [T. Cadell & R Baldwin, Edinburgh, 1788]

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John Lackland, also known as King John of England, played a significant role in the creation and signing of the Magna Carta. This historical document, part of whose preamble he was involved in drafting, laid the foundation for modern constitutional law and limited the power of monarchs. In 12th century England, tensions ran high between John and his brother Richard. However, Richard's pardon towards John showcased their complex relationship and highlighted their shared bloodline. The image from 1783 depicts a momentous occasion when King John reluctantly put pen to paper on June 5th, 1215. The unknown artist captured this pivotal moment as he signed the Magna Carta at Runnymede under pressure from rebellious barons who sought to protect their rights against an overbearing king. Engravings showcasing English coins throughout history illustrate how King John's reign fits into a broader timeline. From Edward the Confessor to Richard II, these coins demonstrate both continuity and change within English society during this period. Another engraving portrays King John once again signing the Magna Carta in 1215. This chromolitho print brings color to this historic event while emphasizing its importance in shaping future governance systems. Throughout his reign, various Great Seals were used by different English monarchs. These engravings show seals from William the Conqueror up until Edward II's time – providing insight into how symbols of authority evolved over centuries. An engraving depicting Pandulph receiving King John's submission in 1213 highlights another significant event during his rule. It showcases Pope Innocent III's influence on European politics and demonstrates how religion intersected with monarchy during this era. King John himself is portrayed through multiple engravings that capture his likeness and demeanor. These images offer glimpses into his character and help us understand him as more than just a historical figure but rather a complex individual navigating turbulent times.