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'Canute reproving his Courtiers', c1840. Creator: Francis Holl.
/2720373.jpg "'Canute reproving his Courtiers', c1840. Creator: Francis Holl.")
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'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. Cnut (c995-1035), also known as Canute, was King of Denmark, England and Norway. [Fisher, Son & Co, c1840]
Image Details
People Information
Creator
- Francis Holl, attributed to: {British}: Artist, printmaker, engraver, lithographer
After
- Robert Edge Pine: British, American: Artist, painter
Subject
- King Canute: Danish: King of England, Denmark and Norway
People Related
- Fisher, Son & Co: : Publisher, publishers
Category Hierarchy
Science & Nature Weather & Seasons
Religion & Belief Christianity
Science & Nature Natural Phenomena
Science & Nature Geographical Features
Society & Culture Issues & Causes
Digital Image Size
Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5253x3964
File Size : 61,005kb
Aliases
- 0580068038
- 2-720-373
- 2720373