1397 Collection

A knight of the Blanchfront Family, 1397. He wears a suit of armour with a visored bassinet, silk camail
FLO4678217 A knight of the Blanchfront Family, 1397. He wears a suit of armour with a visored bassinet, silk camail, ornamented mamillieres, round cuffed gauntlets, hauberk

King Richard II and arrest of Duke of Gloucester
Richard II, suddenly galloped forward, leaving the Duke of Gloucester behind, who was instantly surrounded by a body of men, and arrested Date: 1397

Madonna Child Workshop Paolo Uccello Italian
Madonna and Child; Workshop of Paolo Uccello (Italian, about 1397 - 1475); Italy; about 1470 - 1475; Tempera on panel; Panel: 53.3 × 41.9 × 3.8 cm (21 × 16 1, 2 × 1 1, 2 in.)

Philippe Comte D eu
PHILIPPE d ARTOIS, comte d EU Connetable de France. Date: ? - 1397

Thomas of Woodstock
THOMAS OF WOODSTOCK DUKE OF GLOUCESTER 7th son of King Edward III. Opposed Richard II. Virtual ruler of England 1386-89. Date: 1355 - 1397

Blind Man
circa 1895: An elderly blind man in a Liverpool street. (Photo by J. Burke/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Blind Beggar
circa 1890: A blind beggar in ragged waistcoat and jacket and wearing a bowler hat. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

13th Century Siege
A 13th Century siege in progress, circa 1250. The attackers are assaulting the walls under large shields and using burning straw trusses

Queens Theatre
circa 1870: The auditorium of the Queens Theatre in Long Acre, London. (Later St Martins Hall) (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Kinkaku-ji Temple (Temple of the Golden Pavilion), originally built in 1397, in Kyoto, Japan
KYOTO: ZEN BUDDHIST TEMPLE. Kinkaku-ji Temple (Temple of the Golden Pavilion), originally built in 1397, in Kyoto, Japan

Paolo Uccello (1397 - 10 December 1475), born Paolo di Dono, Italian painter. Saint George and the Dragon (c. 1456)

1438-40 Niccolo Mauruzi da Tolentino unseats Bernardino della Ciarda at the Battle of San Romano Paolo Uccello (1397 - 10 December 1475), Italian painter

SERRA, Jaume (1358-1397); SERRA, Pere (1343-1406). Altarpiece of the Virgin. Right upper detail. Tempera on wood

Mount Grace Priory, near Thirsk, Yorkshire, England; the ruins of a once great Carthusian priory, founded in 1084. The present ruins date from 1397. Date: 14th century

Uprising at Ghent - 10
The White Hood rebellion in Ghent : a deputation from the burghers of Ghent solicit terms from the count of Flanders

Gloucester & Lackingay
The Duke of Gloucester meets with Sir John Lackingay in the presence of other courtiers

Richard II & Gloucester
Richard II arrives at the Castle of Pleshy with the intention to arrest his uncle the Duke of Gloucester

Arrested / Duke Gloucester
Richard II, suddenly galloped forward, leaving the Duke of Gloucester behind, who was instantly surrounded by a body of men, and arrested

Paolo Toscanelli
PAOLO TOSCANELLI Italian astronomer

Nicholaus V, Pope (1397-
TOMMASO PARENTUCELLI, POPE NICHOLAUS V humanist who contributed to the Renaissance

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In the year 1397, significant events unfolded across different parts of the world. In England, King Richard II faced a turbulent time as he ordered the arrest of his own uncle, Duke of Gloucester, Thomas of Woodstock. This act sent shockwaves through the kingdom and marked a turning point in Richard's reign. Meanwhile, in France, Philippe Comte D'eu played a prominent role during this period. His actions and influence shaped political dynamics within the country. Art also flourished during this era. Paolo Uccello, an Italian painter born in 1397 as Paolo di Dono, showcased his talent through masterpieces like "Madonna Child Workshop. " This artwork depicted Madonna and Child with intricate details that captivated viewers. The theme of blindness emerged prominently as well. A blind man or beggar became subjects for artists to explore human vulnerability and resilience during challenging times. History took its course with notable events such as a 13th-century siege leaving lasting imprints on societies around the world. These moments remind us of our collective past and how it shapes our present. In Japan, Kinkaku-ji Temple (Temple of the Golden Pavilion) was originally constructed in 1397 in Kyoto. Its golden exterior continues to mesmerize visitors today while serving as a testament to Japanese architectural brilliance throughout centuries. Lastly but not leastly is Saint George - patron saint against plague - who was born just two years after these events began unfolding; his legacy lives on even today as we face new challenges together globally.