The Murder of Thomas Becket, 13th century. Creator: Unknown.

The Murder of Thomas Becket, 13th century. Creator: Unknown.

3-057-670 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

The Murder of St Thomas Becket, c1200-c1300. The Archbishop of Canterbury is murdered by four knights.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. St Thomas Becket: Norman, English: Archbishop, saint, martyr, chancellor of England
  2. Reginald Fitzurse: : Knight
  3. Hugh de Morville: English: Lord of Westmoreland
  4. William de Tracy: British: Nobleman, knight
  5. Richard le Breton: British: Knight
People Related
  1. King Henry II: British; English: King

Picture Type
  1. Manuscript

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Kent Canterbury

  1. 51 16 00 N , 001 05 00 E

Category Hierarchy

History & Politics Politics Political Events

Religion & Belief Christianity

People Famous People

Artistic Representations Illuminated Manuscripts

Society & Culture Death & Burial


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3293x5302
File Size : 51,151kb


Aliases

  1. Shelfmark ID: Harl.5102. Folio No: 32
  1. 1280001373
  1. 3-057-670
  1. 3057670

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