Tourney Collection

Henry I, Count of Anhalt (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Artist: Anonymous
Henry I, Count of Anhalt (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Found in the collection of the Library of the Ruprecht Karl University, Heidelberg

Medieval tournament. The two sides of the contest with the Knight of Honor at the center. Miniature in the Livre des tournois of Rene d Anjou (1465). National Library in Paris. France

John, Duke of Berrys household exchanging New Year gifts. The Duke is seated at the right, in blue. Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry. 15th century. Miniature. Chateau de Chantilly. France

Thakeham May Day Celebrations - about 1947
Man with accordion and another with a hobby horse lead several Morris dancers through the streets to the amusement of spectators. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No

Medieval weapons: Dull swords or kolben for the Kolbenturnier 302, pike 303, halberd 304, partisan 305, wooden battle hammer 306, iron battle hammer 307, lance with crooked spike 308

Medieval knight in armour holding a swooning lady
Medieval knight in suit of armour holding a swooning lady outside a castle. His defeated opponent lies on the ground. Sir Ethelbert holds Adelaide over the prone body of Alan

Medieval knights fighting a duel with swords. Sir Ethelbert fights Alan over the body of Adelaide. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from The Tournament

Vanquished, 1884. Artist: Leighton, Edmund Blair (1853-1922)
Vanquished, 1884. Private Collection

Charles the Bold (1433-1477). Allegory of the death of Cha
Charles the Bold (1433-1477). Duke of Burgundy (1467-1477). Allegory of the death of Charles the Bold. 15th century. Miniature of Le Chevalier deliberate. Chateau de Chantilly. France

Book of the Tournament. Knight on horseback and armed with spears. Miniature. Fol. 40 v. 15th century Vatican Apostolic Library. Italy

Mounted knights in armour in a procession, 15th century tournament (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986475 Mounted knights in armour in a procession, 15th century tournament (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Migliavacca

Demons overlooking a trial by combat of knights
Vintage illustration of Demons overlooking a trial by combat of knights, scene from Orlando Furioso illustrated by Gustave Dore

Tournament in Antwerp, 1498. Creator: Anonymous
Tournament in Antwerp, 1498. Private Collection

Medieval knight in armour on horseback lost in a forest at night. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from The Tournament, or Days of Chivalry, William Sams

Medieval knights in armour on horseback on a stormy night. Sir Ethelbert becomes separated from Alan on a mountain road. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson

Two knights in armour leave a castle to head to a tournament. Sir Ethelbert and Alan make their farewells to Adelaide and the Baron

Medieval knight in armour introducing his lady to a knight. Sir Ethelbert introduces Adelaide to Alan in front of the Baron

Medieval knight in armour falling to his death from a tower. Alan commits suicide at the loss of Adelaide. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from The

Medieval knights in armour on horseback under a portcullis
Medieval knights in armour on horseback at a castle gate with portcullis watching an unknown knight approach. Sir Ethelbert meets Alan

A spectre rising from the prone body of a knight in armour. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from The Tournament, or Days of Chivalry, William Sams

Medieval knight in suit of armour fighting a monk
Medieval knight in suit of armour punching a monk with a knife. Sir Ethelbert fighting Alan disguised as a monk. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from The

Medieval knight in armour with troop of mounted knights. Sir Ethelbert looking for a horse. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from The Tournament

Medieval knight in armour with troops outside a castle in the moonlight. Sir Ethelbert searching for an assassin. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson

Medieval knight defeating another knight at a joust. Sir Ethelbert breaking a lance as he knocks a knight from his mount in the lists

Medieval knight in armour on horseback arriving at a tournament. Sir Ethelbert arrives at the tourney ground. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from The

Riders at a donkey post-house, France, 18th century
Men and women flirting at a donkey post-house, France, 18th century. Pleasures of a Poste aux anes. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Journal of

Stained glass portrait of Abbot Sebastian Hafele
Abbot Sebastian Hafele von Ebersburg, Catholic prelate, 1472-1500. With mitre, crook and coat of arms. From a stained glass window in the church in Haslach, Bavaria

German suit of armour from the late 15th century. Salade or sallet helmet, three-piece breastplate or Harnische-Schmiede Plattner, engraved and jointed arm and leg armour, long crakow sabatons

Dutch peasant woman, late 15th century
Dutch peasant woman in veil, dress, apron and basket, late 15th century, on the road to visit St. Elisabeth. From a figure in a door in Aachen Cathedral

Mens costumes of the mid 15th century. Charles the Bold, Karl I der Kühne, wearing a fur-lined coat over puff sleeved doublet. From a miniature in the titlepage of Froissarts Chronicles

Conrad Paumann, German organist, lutenist and composer
Conrad Paumann, blind Renaissance German organist, lutenist and composer, died 1476. He is shown playing a Schoossorgel or portativ organ, with lute, harp and recorder on the wall

King Henry IV of Castile with coat of arms
King Henry IV of Castile, nicknamed the impotent. He wears a black cape, leather boots and stands over heraldic coat of arms supported by lions. Heinrich IV, Koenig von Spanien, died 1474

Tomb of Saxon leader Widukind, died 785
Tomb of Widukind, died 785. Leader of the Saxons and chief opponent of the Frankish king Charlemagne during the Saxon Wars. Sepolcro di Vitichindo

The knights gather for a tournament for King
The knights gather for an enclosed-field tournament or melee for King Rene of Anjou, 15th Century. Knights on horseback face off within an enclosure before royal spectators

Tournament on foot held at Kassel in 1596
Foot tournament held at Kassel in 1596 to celebrate the baptism of Princess Elizabeth of Hessen-Kassel. The knights goal was to break three lances and five swords on their opponents armour

Jousting at a ring. Taken from Antoine de Pluvinels L Instruction du Roy en l exercise de monter a cheval, 1668. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of

A thanksgiving ceremony and show of heraldic arms before a tournament. Knights helmets and shields were checked for their heraldic accuracy

A medieval tourney with cudgel, sword and lance. From an illustration in Georg Ruxners Origins of the Tourney in the German Nation, 1532

Helmet show before a tournament. Knights helmets and shields were checked for their heraldic accuracy. From an illustration in Georg Ruxners Origins of the Tourney in the German Nation, 1532

A carousel parade among teams of knights representing the four elements fire, wind, earth and water. Part of the celebration of the birth of Freiderich, Duke of Wurttemberg, 1616

Medieval jousting armour
Complete suit of armour with helm and lance 296, helm 297, breatplate 298, shoulder armour 299, armoured glove 300 and pole and ring for the ring joust 301

Knights at a Tournament, c. 1882 (wood engraving)
DGC437461 Knights at a Tournament, c.1882 (wood engraving) by Vogel, Hermann (1856-1918); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; French, out of copyright

Horsemans arms, armour and accoutrements, 17th century. Cask helmet, pouldron and vambrace, gorget, guard de reine, pistol, spanner, saddle, lance. Copperplate engraving by N.C

Knights in armour on horseback jousting in a tournament, 1450. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre and Stanghi from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

Country Folk wending their way to the Tourney
LLM456358 Country Folk wending their way to the Tourney by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Country Folk wending their way to the Tourney)

Knights Duelling on Foot in a Tournament, plate 1 from
STC98438 Knights Duelling on Foot in a Tournament, plate 1 from The History of the Nations, engraved by G. Lago (engraving) by Gazzotto

A Battle from the Trojan War, c. 1390-1400 (tempera, washes and gold leaf on parchment)
5242309 A Battle from the Trojan War, c.1390-1400 (tempera, washes and gold leaf on parchment) by French School, (14th century); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Ms)

A tournament in Bordeaux, c. 1480-83 (tempera and gold on parchment)
5242307 A tournament in Bordeaux, c.1480-83 (tempera and gold on parchment) by Flemish School, (15th century); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Ms)

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Step into the medieval world of tournaments and chivalry. 🏰⚔️ From the Codex Manesse, a stunning artwork by an anonymous artist depicts Henry I, Count of Anhalt, showcasing his prowess in battle. This captivating scene between 1305 and 1340 transports us to an era where knights clashed on horseback with their medieval weapons. In another glimpse into this fascinating tradition, we witness John, Duke of Berry's household exchanging New Year gifts. The camaraderie and celebration surrounding these events highlight the importance placed on honor and loyalty among knights. Fast forward to Thakeham May Day Celebrations in 1947, where echoes of ancient customs still resonate. Participants dressed as knights relive the spirit of tournaments from centuries past – a testament to how these traditions endure through time. The Book of the Tournament offers us further insights into this grand spectacle. A knight on horseback armed with a lance prepares for combat against worthy opponents. The intricately detailed illustrations bring to life every aspect of this thrilling event. Charles the Bold's allegory depicting his death reminds us that even in tournaments, danger lurked beneath the surface. As knights jousted valiantly for glory and honor, they faced risks that could lead them down a path towards demise. But amidst all battles and perils stood gallant figures like Ulrich von Liechtenstein who embarked on epic journeys during their trips. His adventures captured in Codex Manesse transport us back to an age when chivalry was not just a concept but lived reality. Mounted knights parading in armor during a 15th-century tournament evoke images straight out of history books. Their resplendent attire symbolizes bravery while paying homage to centuries-old traditions that shaped our understanding of knighthood today. Join us as we delve into this enchanting world filled with swooning ladies rescued by armored heroes.