William I the Conqueror on the embroidery of Queen Mathilde, print, printmaker: Daniël Veelwaard (I), Amsterdam, 1776 - 1851, paper, etching, proof print, height 150 mm x width 214 mm, Person, William I the Conqueror, Mathildis of Flanders, embroidery (ornamentation), Bayeux, A long horizontal scene rendered in a linear, etched style shows a group of mounted figures on the left and a pair of longships on the right, separated by a narrow stretch of water. The mounted group includes riders on saddled horses, some holding long spears, with simple tunics and capes; the horses are shown in profile with bridles and flowing tails. Between the riders and the ships a standing figure on horseback faces the vessels. The nearest longship has a mast with a furled sail and ropes, a decorative prow, a shielded side, and a row of seated oarsmen facing inward; a few standing figures on the ship handle ropes and the mast. Behind it another longship is visible with additional seated figures and a small b...
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William I the Conqueror on the embroidery of Queen Mathilde, print, printmaker: Daniël Veelwaard (I), Amsterdam, 1776 - 1851, paper, etching, proof print, height 150 mm x width 214 mm, Person, William I the Conqueror, Mathildis of Flanders, embroidery (ornamentation), Bayeux, A long horizontal scene rendered in a linear, etched style shows a group of mounted figures on the left and a pair of longships on the right, separated by a narrow stretch of water. The mounted group includes riders on saddled horses, some holding long spears, with simple tunics and capes; the horses are shown in profile with bridles and flowing tails. Between the riders and the ships a standing figure on horseback faces the vessels. The nearest longship has a mast with a furled sail and ropes, a decorative prow, a shielded side, and a row of seated oarsmen facing inward; a few standing figures on the ship handle ropes and the mast. Behind it another longship is visible with additional seated figures and a small boat floating nearby carrying several people. The composition is bordered above and below by decorative panels containing various stylized birds, mythical creatures, and ornamental motifs. The drawing uses fine, uniform lines with minimal shading and an overall monochrome palette.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26B44_012

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William I Conqueror embroidery Queen Mathilde print printmaker Daniël Veelwaard I Amsterdam 1776 - 1851 paper etching proof print height 150 mm x width 214 mm Person Mathildis Flanders ornamentation Bayeux long horizontal scene rendered linear etched style group mounted figures left pair longships right separated narrow stretch water mounted group includes riders saddled horses holding long spears simple tunics capes horses shown profile bridles flowing tails ships standing figure horseback faces vessels nearest longship mast furled sail ropes decorative prow shielded side row seated oarsmen facing inward standing figures ship handle ropes another longship visible additional seated figures small boat floating nearby carrying several people composition bordered decorative panels containing various stylized birds mythical creatures ornamental motifs drawing uses fine uniform lines minimal shading monochrome palette

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