1347 Collection

St Catherine of Siena
ST CATHERINE OF SIENA Italian visionary and miracle worker, negotiating with Gregory XI on behalf of the Florentines

St Catherine of Siena
ST CATHERINE OF SIENA Italian visionary and miracle worker

Philippa of Hainaut persuading her husband king Edward III, to spare the lives of the Burghers of Calais in 1347
1219762 Philippa of Hainaut persuading her husband king Edward III, to spare the lives of the Burghers of Calais in 1347, 1901 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Burghers of Calais, 1885-1895. Sculpture by Rodin
Auguste Rodin (1840-1917). French sculptor. The Burghers of Calais, 1885-1895. Bronze. Detail. Garden of Sculptures. Rodin Museum. Paris. France. Date: 2008

The Burghers of Calais, 1885-1895. Sculpture by Auguste Rodin
Auguste Rodin (1840-1917). French sculptor. The Burghers of Calais, 1885-1895. Bronze. Garden of Sculptures. Rodin Museum. Paris. France. Date: 2008

During the Siege of Calais by Edward III, six burghers offer themselves as ransom for their fellow-citizens : his wife Philippa intercedes, and their lives are spared Date: 1346/1347

Consolidated B-24J Liberator NX224J Golden Girl (msn 1347, 44-44052, ex GR.VI KH191, ex IAF T-18). Date: circa 2000

King Edward III of England after the Siege of Calais in 1347
6337261 King Edward III of England after the Siege of Calais in 1347 by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: King Edward III of England after the Siege of Calais in 1347)

Karlsbad, the Deers Leap (photo)
6025386 Karlsbad, the Deers Leap (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Karlsbad, the Deers Leap)

King Edward III of England after the Siege of Calais in 1347. Philippa of Hainault on a stool cuddles up to the king, while the burghers of Calais kneel before them with ropes around their necks

Louis IV, the Bavarian, Holy Roman Emperor, 1282-1347
Louis IV, the Bavarian, Holy Roman Emperor, Ludwig der Bayer, 1282-1347. From a stone effigy in Mainz Museum. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

Scenes from an illuminated manuscript of Les Voeux du Paon
Knights in battle watched by ladies in a castle, and a lady bringing a roasted peacock to a banquet table, and a helm, 14th century

Queen Philippa pleads for the burghers of Calais
Queen Philippa pleading for the lives of the burghers of Calais. 1347

Siege of Calais by King Edward III, Hundred Years War
Scene towards the end of the Siege of Calais by King Edward III, with the six Burghers on the right, during the Hundred Years War

The Virgin Annunciate, (tempera on gold ground panel. 24. 1 x 14. 6cm. )
659363 The Virgin Annunciate, (tempera on gold ground panel. 24.1 x 14.6cm.) by Ceccarelli, Naddo (fl.c.1339-47); 24.1x14.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Virgin Annunciate)

Bell 47H-1 N966B
Bell Aircraft Corp. Bell 47H-1 N966B (msn 1347), company 47H demonstrator. Note that it was registered as a Bell 47G-2 before exportation on 20 July 1967. Date: 1950s

After a siege lasting almost a year, Calais is forced to surrender to the English under Edward III : it will be more than 200 years before the French get it back again Date: 4 August 1347

Burghers of Calais, 2005. Creator: Ethel Davies
One of the bronze Burghers of Calais by Auguste Rodin, commemorating the Siege of Calais in 1347, in which six citizens offered to give up their lives, if the town was spared

Princess Meritaten. Relief. Amarna Period. Egypt
Princess Meritaten. Relief with traces of polychromy. Limestone. Probably from el-Amarna, Egypt. Amarna Period, c. 1365-1347 BC. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

Akhenaten and his family... Egyptian art
Akhenaten and his family offering to the sun-god Aten. 1364 - 1347 BC. Detail of the Pharaoh. Egyptian art. New Kingdom. Relief on rock. EGYPT. CAIRO. Cairo. Egyptian Museum. Proc: EGYPT. MENIA

Chiarito Tabernacle Pacino di Bonaguida Italian
The Chiarito Tabernacle; Pacino di Bonaguida (Italian (Florentine), active about 1303 - about 1347); Florence, Tuscany, Italy; 1340s; Gilded gesso and tempera on panel; Framed outer dim

Martyrdom Saint Lawrence Pacino di Bonaguida
The Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence; Pacino di Bonaguida (Italian (Florentine), active about 1303 - about 1347); Florence, Italy; about 1340; Tempera and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 19 x 20.8 cm (7 1)

Ascension Christ Pacino di Bonaguida Italian
The Ascension of Christ; Pacino di Bonaguida (Italian (Florentine), active about 1303 - about 1347); Florence, Italy; about 1340; Tempera, gold leaf

Quails Sparrows Autumn Scene 1347 Wang Yuan Chinese
Quails and Sparrows in an Autumn Scene, 1347. Wang Yuan (Chinese, c. 1299-after 1366). Hanging scroll, ink on paper; painting: 114.3 x 56 cm (45 x 22 1/16 in.); overall with knobs

Queen Philippa interceding for the burghers of Calais
Queen Philippa interceding with her husband, Edward III, for the lives of the burghers of Calais. 1347

Calais, France - Burghers of Calais statue by Rodin, commemorating the siege of 1347. Date: circa 1910s

Stamp of the great seal of Riga with the city coat-of-arms. 1347. Museum of History and Navigation. Riga. Latvia

Head from a statuette of a princess. Egypt
Head from a statuette of a princess. Limestone. Probably from el-Amarna, Egypt. Amarna Period, c. 1365-1347 BC. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

Guillaume Filastre
GUILLAUME FILASTRE French churchman : cardinal, bishop of Le Mans. Date: 1347 - 1428

Stefano Colonna - 2
STEFANO COLONNA Italian nobleman, military commander. Date: ? - 1347

Stefano Colonna - 3
STEFANO COLONNA Italian nobleman, military commander. Date: ? - 1347

Stefano Colonna - 1
STEFANO COLONNA Italian nobleman, military commander. Date: ? - 1347

Calais Captured 1347
The English take Calais Date: August 1347

John VI Cantacuzenus
JOHN VI CANTACUZENUS Eastern Emperor (1347-54), ruled in Constantinople, but was driven out and retired to a monastery, where he wrote a history Date: 1292 - 1383

Catherine of Siena
ST CATHERINE OF SIENA in her cell in the family home, with her confessor. Below, her house in Siena, Date: 1347 - 1380

Lippo Memmi, Saint John the Baptist, Italian, active 1317-1347, probably c. 1325, tempera on panel

The Chiarito Tabernacle; Pacino di Bonaguida, Italian (Florentine), active about 1303 - about 1347; Florence, Italy, Tuscany

ENGLISH ARMY IN CALAIS. The English army before Calais in 1347. Pen-and-ink drawing, late 19th century, by Paul Hardy

Immigrants Arrive
circa 1900: Immigrants arriving in the United States. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

ENGLISH ARMY IN CALAIS. The English army before Calais in 1347: line engraving, 19th century

PLAGUE, 14TH CENTURY. Ghost cotillion of the souls of Black Death victims who were buried alive in 1347. Line engraving, German, 1604

EVNT2A-00214
English army of Edward III attacking Calais during the Hundred Years War wiith France, 1347 Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Diet of Wislica
At the Diet of Wislica, Kazimierz (Casimir) III Wielki (the Great) introduces legal reforms

Catherine of Siena Weds
ST CATHERINE OF SIENA is mystically married to the infant Jesus while musicians strum and angels arrive with a bridal crown

England / Iow / Calbourne
The picturesque Winkle Street, Calbourne, Isle of Wight, possibly named after John Winkle, rector of Shalfleet (1339 - 1347)

Burghers of Calais
Edward III, besieging Calais, receives a deputatioon of six burghers headed by Eustache de Saint-Pierre, offering themselves as hostages : his wife pleads for them, too

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In the year 1347, a momentous period in history unfolded. St. Catherine of Siena, known for her unwavering faith and devotion to God, continued to inspire countless souls with her teachings and acts of compassion. Meanwhile, across the globe in Calais, France, a remarkable event took place during the Siege of Calais by Edward III. Six brave burghers offered themselves as ransom for their fellow citizens' lives. It was a selfless act that touched hearts and showcased the power of unity and sacrifice. During this time, Egyptian art flourished under Akhenaten's rule. One captivating relief depicted Princess Meritaten alongside her family—a testament to the rich cultural heritage that thrived even amidst turbulent times. Amidst all these historical events, one cannot forget about the Consolidated B-24J Liberator NX224J aircraft—an engineering marvel that soared through the skies during World War II. Its presence symbolized resilience and determination against adversity. As we reflect on 1347's significance, let us also remember King Edward III of England who emerged victorious after the Siege of Calais—a triumph etched into history forevermore. Lastly, Karlsbad's Deers Leap stands as a picturesque reminder of nature's beauty—offering solace amidst tumultuous times. The year 1347 serves as an indelible mark in our collective memory—a tapestry woven with stories of faith, sacrifice, artistic brilliance, technological advancements, and triumphant leadership.