Knut Collection

King Canute (Cnut)
KING CNUT / CANUTE King of England (1016-35) and Denmark (1018-35)

Canute reproving his courtiers, engraved by G. Noble, illustration from David Hume
STC429645 Canute reproving his courtiers, engraved by G. Noble, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R

HAMSUN, Knut (1859-1952). Norwegian writer, Nobel Prize in 1920. Painting

King Canute the Dane, 1732. Creator: George Vertue
King Canutethe Dane, 1732. Portrait of Cnut the Great in an oval frame surmounted by a coat of arms, with runes, flaming torches, swords, arrows and coins

Meeting of Edmund Ironside and Canute, on the Isle of Alney, in the Severn, c1890. Edmund Ironside (c990-1016) meets King Canute (c995-1035) on Alney Island in the River Severn

The Landing of King Canute, illustration from Stories of Royal Children from English History, by Doris Ashley
IL197494 The Landing of King Canute, illustration from Stories of Royal Children from English History, by Doris Ashley, published by Raphael Tuck, 1920 (colour litho) by Davie

Font in the Saxon church of St. Marys at Deerhurst, Gloucestershire, England, scene of a treaty between Canute and Edmund Ironside in 1016. Date: circa 1920s

King Canute (c. 995-1035) from Peeps into the Past, published c
STC213531 King Canute (c.995-1035) from Peeps into the Past, published c.1900 (colour litho) by Trelleek (fl.c.1900); Private Collection; (add.info)

Peder Sunnanvaders and Master Knuts Ignominious Entry Into Stockholm in 1526
SNM128574 Peder Sunnanvaders and Master Knuts Ignominious Entry Into Stockholm in 1526, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Hellqvist, Carl Gustaf (1851-90); 171x236 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Canute on the river Nene listening to the choir of Ely Minster, engraved by F
STC418702 Canute on the river Nene listening to the choir of Ely Minster, engraved by F. Wentworth (engraving) by Thomas, William Cave (c.1820-96); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Canute and the Poet, illustration from Hutchinson
STC363624 King Canute and the Poet, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (litho) by Prater, Ernest (fl.1885-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Othere the Black)

Canute, (c995-1035), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Canute, (c995-1035), 1830. Cnut the Great (c995-1035), also known as Canute, King of Denmark, England and Norway, often referred to as the North Sea Empire

Canute Reproving His Courtiers, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Canute Reproving His Courtiers, 18th-19th century. King Cnut supposedly demonstrated to flattering courtiers that being a mere human, the sea would not obey him, and God alone can command the tides

Canute reproving his Courtiers, c1840. Creator: Francis Holl
Canute reproving his Courtiers, c1840. King Cnut supposedly demonstrated to flattering courtiers that being a mere human, the sea would not obey him, and God alone can command the tides

Canute Reproving the Flattery of his Courtiers, c1890. Creator: Unknown
Canute Reproving the Flattery of his Courtiers, c1890. King Canute (c995-1035), explaining his humanity, the sea would not obey him. From " Cassells Illustrated History of England"

Canute, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Canute, 18th century. Cnut the Great (c995-1035), also known as Canute, King of Denmark, England and Norway; together often referred to as the North Sea Empire. He won the throne of England in 1016

Combat between Edmund Ironside and Canute the Great, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Combat between Edmund Ironside and Canute the Great, 1773. Edmund Ironside, King of England, 23 April -30 November 1016 resisted the Danish invasion of Canute the Great (994-1035) in five battles

Queen Emmas Chastity tried by ordeal fire, 1773. Creator: William Walker
Queen Emmas Chastity tried by ordeal fire, 1773. Emma of Normandy (985-1052), walked over red hot metal without harm at Winchester Cathedral to prove her marital fidelity

Portraits from Ancient Coins, (mid 19th century). Creator: Unknown
Portraits from Ancient Coins, (mid 19th century). Portraits of early kings in British history: Canute (Cnut I), Harold (Harold Godwinson), Edward the Confessor, William I (William the Conqueror)

King Canute failing to hold back the waves, early 11th century (c1900). Artist: Trelleek
King Canute failing to hold back the waves, early 11th century (c1900). Canute (Sveinsson Knut) (d1035) was King of England from 1016, Denmark from 1018 and Norway from 1030

Canute Orders The Tide to Stop, c1907. From My Book of True Stories. [Blackie and Son Limited, London]

Single Combat between King Edmund II and Canute the Great on the Isle of Abney, 1787
Single Combat between King Edmund II and Canute the Great on the Isle of Abney in the presence of both their Armies, c1787

Canute reproving his Courtiers, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Canute reproving his Courtiers, c1860, (c1860). Cnut the Great (c995-1035), known as Canute, was a king of Denmark, England, Norway and parts of Sweden

Canute performing on his favourite instrument, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Canute performing on his favourite instrument, c1860, (c1860). Cnut the Great (c995-1035), known as Canute, was a king of Denmark, England, Norway and parts of Sweden

Canute and his Courtiers, c1884. Artist: Thomas Strong Seccombe
Canute and his Courtiers, c1884. Canute was King of England, Denmark and Norway from 1016-1035. Here, sycophantic courtiers try to convince him he is so powerful he can command the sea

Canute the Great, at the request of his Sycophants and Flatterers, ridiculously Commanding the Sea Artist: John Hall
Canute the Great, at the request of his Sycophants and Flatterers, ridiculously Commanding the Sea to retire, 1783. After Edward Edwards (1738-1806)

King Canute the Great. Artist: Smith
King Canute the Great. Canute (Sveinsson Knut) (d1035) was King of England from 1016, Denmark from 1018 and Norway from 1030

Canute And His Courtiers, 11th century, (c1850). Cnut was King of England, Denmark and Norway from 1016-1035. Here, sycophantic courtiers try to convince him he is so powerful he can command the sea

Queen Alfgyfe and King Canute, 11th century, (1910). Alfgyfe, also known as Emma of Normandy, was married first to Ethelred the Unready, and then to Canute

Knut Fraenkel, Swedish engineer and arctic explorer, (1931). Fraenkel (1870-1897) was one of the three members of Salomon August Andrees ill-fated Arctic hydrogen balloon expedition of 1897

Canute, Commanding the Sea to Retire, 11th century, (1777). Artist: L Hall
Canute, Commanding the Sea to Retire, 11th century, (1777). Canute (Sveinsson Knut) (d1035) was King of England from 1016, Denmark from 1018 and Norway from 1030

Stained glass image of King Canute, 11th century

Stained thirteenth century glass image of King Cnut (985 / 95-1035)
Stained glass image of King Cnut from Canterbury Cathedral

Anglo-Saxon Silver Penny of Cnut, pointed helmet type
Silver penny of Cnut (990-1035), pointed helmet type, showing both sides. From the Chester and Shrewsbury mints

Anglo-Saxon Silver Penny of Cnut
Silver penny of Cnut (990-1035), quatre-foil style, showing the obverse side

Stained glass window of King Cnut, 15th century
Stained glass window of King Cnut (985 or 995 to 12 November 1035) from Canterbury Cathedral. 15th century

King Canute trying to turn back the tide, early 11th century (early 20th century). Canute (Sveinsson Knut) (d1035) was King of England from 1016, Denmark from 1018 and Norway from 1030

(Salomon) August Andree (1854-1897), Swedish engineer and balloonist, 1897. In 1897 Andree made an attempt to reach the North Pole by balloon

Departure of the Andree balloon expedition to the North Pole, Spitzbergen, 1897
Departure of the Andree balloon expedition to the North Pole, Spitzbergen, 11 July 1897. In 1897 a Swedish explorer named Salomon Andree made an attempt to reach the North Pole by balloon

King Canute gets his feet wet
King Canute of England (1016-1035) and Denmark (1018-1035) gets his feet rather wet as he attempts to command the waves! The story may be apocryphal

Intolerable! by Norman Morrow
First Slacker (to second ditto): " These lighting restrictions - darn d nuisance. Hailed a " taxi" the other night

Silhouette artist about town - Burlington Arcade
The Burlington Arcade in Piccadilly depicted in silhouette with a number of dandyish young men, popularly known as knuts parading along or pausing to look in the arcades shop windows. Date: 1914

Vesta Tilley as Algy, the Piccadilly Johnny
Vesta Tilley (1864-1952), born Matilda Alice Powles, later Lady de Frece, music hall actress whose speciality was male impersonations

Johnny Get Your Gun by Frank Reynolds, outbreak of WW1
Illustration by Frank Reynolds showing a young man in tennis whites smoking a cigarette hesitating while the rest of the country rush to the colours at the outbreak of the First World War

The attraction of a man in khaki by Fish, WW1
Illustration showing fashionable types including a typical male nut (a leisured dandy), realise that men in uniform are far more likely to attract ladies

Meeting of Edmund Ironside (981?-1016) and Canute (994?-1035) on the Isle of Alney
XJF106697 Meeting of Edmund Ironside (981?-1016) and Canute (994?-1035) on the Isle of Alney in the Severn in 1016 (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School

Canute Reproving the Flattery of his Courtiers, engraved by Pearson (engraving)
XJF105357 Canute Reproving the Flattery of his Courtiers, engraved by Pearson (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Canute (Sveinsson Knut) d1035. King of England from 1016, Denmark from 1018, Norway from 1030, demonstrating to flattering courtiers that God alone can command the tides

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Knut, also known as King Canute or Cnut, was a prominent figure in history. In this caption, we explore various aspects of his life and the depictions of him throughout different periods. One notable representation is seen in an engraving by G. Noble, illustrating a moment where he reproves his courtiers. This image captures the authority and wisdom that Knut possessed during his reign. HAMSUN, Knut (1859-1952), a renowned Norwegian author, shares his name with the great king. Although unrelated to each other, both individuals left their mark on history through their respective contributions. Another depiction can be found in George Vertue's artwork titled "King Canute the Dane" from 1732. This portrayal showcases the regal presence and power associated with this historical figure. The meeting between Edmund Ironside and Canute on the Isle of Alney is another significant event captured in art around 1890. It symbolizes diplomacy and negotiation amidst conflict—a testament to Knut's ability to navigate complex situations diplomatically. In Ms. Ee. 3. 59 fol. 6r Harald Harefoot oversees torture while oppressing people—an illustration from "The Life of St Edward the Confessor. " This serves as a reminder that even great rulers like Knut faced challenges during their rule. "The Landing of King Canute, " depicted in a colorful lithograph from Raphael Tuck's publication "Stories of Royal Children from English History" (1920), portrays an important moment when he arrived on foreign shores—a testament to his ambition and exploration. A fascinating aspect related to Knut is found within St Marys at Deerhurst—the Saxon church font that stands as evidence of religious practices during his time—highlighting cultural significance alongside political achievements. Peeps into the Past offers insights into King Canute's life through its published works—providing readers with a glimpse into the historical context surrounding this influential figure.