Feudal System Collection

One Way of becoming a Landed Proprietor (engraving)
2788200 One Way of becoming a Landed Proprietor (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: One Way of becoming a Landed Proprietor)

The Feudal System, 845 AD (engraving)
2788199 The Feudal System, 845 AD (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Feudal System, 845 AD)

Rent Day at Haddon Hall (oil on canvas) (see also 23604)
CH136665 Rent Day at Haddon Hall (oil on canvas) (see also 23604) by Horsley, John Callcott (1817-1903); 152.4x152.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The Court of a Baron, after a woodcut in Cosmographie Universelle of Munster
STC214464 The Court of a Baron, after a woodcut in Cosmographie Universelle of Munster, published 1552 (litho) (b/w photo) by German School

Villains receiving their Lords Orders before going to Work
KW260577 Villains receiving their Lords Orders before going to Work, after a miniature in a 15th century manuscript, from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-84)

PEASANTS PAYING TAXES. Peasants paying taxes to their lord in both money and in livestock. Woodcut, 15th century

Medieval English Manor
MEDIEVAL ENGLISH MANOR. A modern reconstruction

Mowing, raking, and stacking hay on the outskirts of Paris in June. Illumination from the 15th century manuscript of
BOOK OF HOURS: JUNE. Mowing, raking, and stacking hay on the outskirts of Paris in June. Illumination from the 15th century manuscript of the Tres Riches Heures of Jean, Duke of Berry

ENGLISH KING, 10th CENTURY. An English king of the 10th century with his thegns (vassals) before him. Woodcut after an English manuscript illumination, c1000

FRENCH REV: 1789. Peasant fear that the feudal reforms of August 1789 will let go with one hand only to take back with the other

MEDIEVAL ENGLISH MANOR. A modern reconstruction

PEASANTS WEEDING, c1340. Line drawing after an illumination in the Loutrell Psalter, c1340

PEASANT SOWING, c1340. Line drawing after an illumination in the Loutrell Psalter, c1340

ROBERT GUISCARD (c1015-1085). Norman military leader. Robert Guiscard invested by Pope Nicholas II as Duke of Apulia, Calabria, and Sicily, 1059. Detail from a miniature

LE NAIN: PEASANT HOME. Peasants Before Their House. Oil on canvas by Louis Le Nain (1593-1648)

PEASANTS PAYING TAXES. Peasants paying taxes to their lord in both money and in livestock. Woodcut, 15th century

Drawing showing the plan
MEDIEVAL ENGLISH MANOR. Drawing showing the plan

FEUDALISM: VILLAGE. Peasants begin building a new village while the local lord (left), through a document with a triangular seal, grants the head farmer the right to collect rents

KINGSs COURT, 13th CENTURY. Bishops and nobles consult the king to ascertain his wishes. Line engraving after an illustration from the Heidelberg manuscript of the Sachsenspiegel

MEDIEVAL DINING HALL. A medieval dining hall with the lord of the manor at one table, guests at a lower table and a bard entertaining them all. Line engraving

VAISON-LA ROMAINE: CASTLE. Ruins of the 13th century feudal castle of the counts of Toulouse at Vaison-la-Romaine, Vaucluse, France

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The Feudal System: A Glimpse into the Past Step back in time and witness the intricate workings of the feudal system through a series of captivating engravings, oil paintings, and historical reconstructions. These visual representations shed light on an era when power was concentrated in the hands of a few privileged individuals. In "One Way of becoming a Landed Proprietor, " an engraving transports us to a time where land ownership was paramount. It depicts one possible path to acquiring such status, highlighting the importance placed on owning vast stretches of fertile soil. Traveling further back in history, we encounter "The Feudal System, 845 AD. " This engraving provides insight into how this hierarchical structure began to take shape during medieval times. Lords and vassals are depicted alongside their respective responsibilities and obligations within this complex social order. "Rent Day at Haddon Hall" immerses us in the daily life of feudal society. Painted with meticulous detail on canvas, it showcases peasants fulfilling their duty by paying taxes to their lord using both currency and livestock. The scene captures not only economic transactions but also hints at the interdependence between lords and serfs. "The Court of a Baron" offers another glimpse into feudal life as we observe barons presiding over matters concerning their domain. Adapted from Munster's Cosmographie Universelle woodcut, it portrays nobles surrounded by courtiers seeking guidance or receiving orders before embarking on various tasks assigned by their liege. Moving across borders to France during revolutionary times, "Peasant fear that the feudal reforms of August 1789 will let" shows apprehension among peasants regarding potential changes that could disrupt established norms. This engraving reflects societal tensions surrounding attempts to dismantle traditional structures deeply ingrained for centuries. To better understand everyday existence within manors, we turn our attention towards two line drawings from c1340 - "Peasants Weeding" and "Peasant Sowing.