Softening Collection

The Duke of Normandy Guillaume the Conquerant (1027-1087
JLJ4632785 The Duke of Normandy Guillaume the Conquerant (1027-1087) made a knight Harold who took an oath of loyalty on two reliquaries Detail of the Tapestry of Bayeux or Embroidery of Queen

The softening of cured kid skin
5311851 The softening of cured kid skin; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the softening of cured kid skin. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ceremony of the creation of a knight. A king dubs a kneeling warrior with a sword
FLO4623527 Ceremony of the creation of a knight. A king dubs a kneeling warrior with a sword, while pages hold his spurs and shield with coat of arms

Fifth Italian War (1515-1516): Pierre Terrail de Bayard (1476-1524) armant Francois 1st (1494-1547)
ELD4871651 Fifth Italian War (1515-1516): Pierre Terrail de Bayard (1476-1524) armant Francois 1st (1494-1547) knight after the Battle of Marignan (Maregnano) (Italy)

Dubarry Creme Shalimar Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for Dubarry et Cie, London based perfumers. The image promotes Creme Shalimar, a product for beautifying the hands and softening the skin

Ceremony ritual de creation d'un chevalier, 14eme century - A young man receiving a knighthood
FLO4677084 Ceremony ritual de creation d'un chevalier, 14eme century - A young man receiving a knighthood, 14th century - The new knight wears a red tabard over a suit of armour - A priest

Charlemagne receives the 4 Aymon sons at the court and knights them - after a 13th century miniature by Huon de
LSE4106622 Charlemagne receives the 4 Aymon sons at the court and knights them - after a 13th century miniature by Huon de Villeneuve by French School

How on the eve of Pentecote King Arthur was to hold full court, Lancelot led by a lady to the abbey
JLJ4652844 How on the eve of Pentecote King Arthur was to hold full court, Lancelot led by a lady to the abbey, softening of Galahad (Gaalad or Galaad) to the abbey

King Arthur holding court, Lancelot led by a lady to the abbey, softening from Galahad (Gaalad or Galaad)
LRI4665396 King Arthur holding court, Lancelot led by a lady to the abbey, softening from Galahad (Gaalad or Galaad) to the abbey

Illustration taken from the book "Histoire du chevalier Bayard "
JLJ4625158 Illustration taken from the book " Histoire du chevalier Bayard " by Theodore Cahu, illustrated by Paul De Semant (1855-1915): Francois 1

Reception of Henri d Orleans, Duke of Longueville in the Order of the Holy Spirit
JLJ4593623 Reception of Henri d Orleans, Duke of Longueville in the Order of the Holy Spirit (Order of the Holy Spirit) by King Louis XIII May 15, 1633 Painting by Philippe de Champaigne (1602-1674)

knighting - The Accolade - La Chevalerie - Softness d un chevalier - L
XEE4162142 knighting - The Accolade - La Chevalerie - Softness d un chevalier - L Accolade - engraving from " L histoire de France racontee A mes grandenfants" - by Francois Guizot

Francois 1st, weapon Chevalier by Bayard, in Marignan - Illustration 19th century
LSE4095319 Francois 1st, weapon Chevalier by Bayard, in Marignan - Illustration 19th century. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eLeonard de Selva; French, out of copyright

Marie Therese of Austria (1717-1780) at the ceremony of institution of the Order of St
JLJ4645925 Marie Therese of Austria (1717-1780) at the ceremony of institution of the Order of St. Stephen in 1764 Painting by Martin van Meytens (1695-1770) 1764 Vienna

Fifth Italian War (1515-1516): Pierre Terrail de Bayard (1476-1524
JLJ4620757 Fifth Italian War (1515-1516): Pierre Terrail de Bayard (1476-1524) armor Francois 1st (1494-1547) knight after the battle of Marignan (Maregnano) (Italy)

Francois I weapon knight by Bayard (16th century). On 20 January 1515
JLJ4594742 Francois I weapon knight by Bayard (16th century). On 20 January 1515, Francois I appointed Bayard Lieutenant General of the DauphinA©

The conquete of Brittany by the Duke of Normandy William the Conquerant (1027-1087)
JLJ4618209 The conquete of Brittany by the Duke of Normandy William the Conquerant (1027-1087): on the left the duke receives the keys of the city of Dinan, on the right he makes a knight Harold

Fresco of the life of Saint Martin. Saint Martin is a knight, detail
LRI4608621 Fresco of the life of Saint Martin. Saint Martin is a knight, detail. The eveque Saint Martin de Tours and the musicians. Painting by Simone Martini (1280-1344). Fresco, 1315-1317

Francois 1er est arme chevalier - in "Petite histoire de France"
LSE4095547 Francois 1er est arme chevalier - in " Petite histoire de France" by Jacques Bainville, ed. Mane, 1939 by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Paper manufacturing from bamboo, from La Chine en Miniatures by M
CHT176861 Paper manufacturing from bamboo, from La Chine en Miniatures by M. Breton, published in Paris, 1811 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

The Porter-Clark Process for Purifying and Softening Water (engraving)
2774062 The Porter-Clark Process for Purifying and Softening Water (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Francis I of France requesting to be knighted by the Chevalier Bayard after victory at
JLJ4610859 Francis I of France requesting to be knighted by the Chevalier Bayard after victory at the Battle of Marignano, Italy

Ceremony of softening under the Capetians: women put a belt
XEE4409328 Ceremony of softening under the Capetians: women put a belt and golden spurs on a young man made Knight, while the squires cover him with his armor. 10th-11th century

Board of Statutes of the Order of Malta "Statuta Hospitalis Hervsalem"
LSE4103384 Board of Statutes of the Order of Malta " Statuta Hospitalis Hervsalem" (softening of a knight by a pope), by Philippe Thomassin, late 16th century by Thomassin

Queen Elizabeth I (1530-1603) knighting Francis Drake (1540-96
XEE4157144 Queen Elizabeth I (1530-1603) knighting Francis Drake (1540-96) - Softening by Francis Drake (1540-1596), 1581

knighting - Arthur I, Duke of Brittany or Arthur Plantagenet
XEE4155523 knighting - Arthur I, Duke of Brittany or Arthur Plantagenet, after taking Gournay-en-Bray, it is knighted by Philip II or Philip Augustus, 1165-1223

knighting - La Chivalerie - Softening of a Knight - Engraving of the end of the 19th
XEE4151884 knighting - La Chivalerie - Softening of a Knight - Engraving of the end of the 19th century in " Nos Gires Nationales - Images and recits" by Unknown Artist

knighting - Softening of a Knight in Italy in the 14th century - engraving, 19th century
LSE4106375 knighting - Softening of a Knight in Italy in the 14th century - engraving, 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Order of St. Patrick - The Most Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick - The investiture of a
XEE4161623 Order of St. Patrick - The Most Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick - The investiture of a knight in Order of Saint Patrick in Dublin

Outside an inn, Don Quixote becoming knight - Illustration of Jules David (1808-1892
XEE4160489 Outside an inn, Don Quixote becoming knight - Illustration of Jules David (1808-1892) from Histoire de Don Quixote (Don Quixote) - 1887 - by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (1547-1616)

Arthurian Legend: "King Arthur softening knights (Meliadus (or Meliodas)
LRI4665508 Arthurian Legend: " King Arthur softening knights (Meliadus (or Meliodas), Esclabor and Arfasar (or Arphasar)" Miniature from " Meliadus

Francis I of France requesting to be knighted by the Chevalier Bayard after victory at
XEE4162470 Francis I of France requesting to be knighted by the Chevalier Bayard after victory at the Battle of Marignano, Italy

Softness of Francis Drake (1540-1596), 1581: the English navigator was knighted by Queen
XEE4162440 Softness of Francis Drake (1540-1596), 1581: the English navigator was knighted by Queen Elizabeth 1st of England (1533-1603)

First promotion of the knights of the Order of Saint-Louis by Louis XIV in Versailles
JLJ4644003 First promotion of the knights of the Order of Saint-Louis by Louis XIV in Versailles on 8 May 1693 Painting by Francois Marot (1666-1719) 17th century Sun. 51 x 0, 76 m

The softening of Pyrrhus, son of Achilles. Miniature taken from "
JLJ4623292 The softening of Pyrrhus, son of Achilles. Miniature taken from " Le roman de Troie" by Benoit de Sainte-Maure (late 12th century)

Francois I (1494-1547) armed knight his grandson Francois II (1544-1560)
JLJ4689973 Francois I (1494-1547) armed knight his grandson Francois II (1544-1560). The young prince is accompanied by his parents Henry II (1519-1559)

Staking tawed leather at a leather factory, south London
Workman staking tawed leather (stretching, smoothing and softening) at the Neckinger Mills leather factory, Bermondsey, south London. Date: 1842

Linen Processing Machine
Italian machines for the softening and treatment of hemp Date: circa 1850

Lung infection. Coloured chest X-ray of a patient with sickle cell disease (SCD), an inherited blood disorder. SCD has many symptoms including pulmonary complications

Bomarsund Bombarded - 2
HMS Bulldog bombards Bomarsund, a Russian fortress in the Baltic, softening it up before it is taken by a combined French and British force under sir Charles Napier

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"Softening the Path to Knighthood: A Journey of Honor and Chivalry" In the medieval era, the Duke of Normandy, Guillaume the Conquerant, paved the way for a new tradition - softening. This concept of gentle guidance and initiation into knighthood was embraced by many throughout history. From Dubarry Creme Shalimar advertisements to Vinolia Company promotions, society recognized that true strength lay not only in physical prowess but also in compassion and empathy. The Ceremonial Rituals de Creation d'un Chevalier showcased this belief as young men received their knighthoods with grace and humility. Charlemagne himself understood the importance when he welcomed and knighted the four Aymon sons at court. Their journey from ordinary individuals to noble knights was marked by a priest's blessing upon their swords. Even King Arthur, during his grand court gatherings, witnessed acts of softening. Lancelot's transformation from Galahad to an abbey-bound knight exemplified how love could soften even the most valiant hearts. The Knights of the Round Table were no strangers to such tenderness as they pursued their quest for the Holy Grail. Throughout history, illustrations like those found in "Histoire du chevalier Bayard" depicted moments where chivalry met softness. Henri d'Orleans' reception into the Order of the Holy Spirit demonstrated how honor could be bestowed with gentleness and respect. Francois 1st further emphasized this notion when he wielded his weapon as a Chevalier alongside Bayard during Marignan battles. It was clear that strength did not solely lie in brute force but also in understanding one's opponents with kindness. Marie Therese of Austria embodied these ideals at her institution ceremony for St. Order; she knew that true nobility came from within - a combination of power tempered by benevolence.