Twelfth century illustration of the murder of St Thomas-a-Becket (1118-1170) from a psalter.

Twelfth century illustration of the murder of St Thomas-a-Becket (1118-1170) from a psalter.

2-579-868 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

Illustration, from a late 12th century psalter, of the murder of St Thomas-a-Becket on the 29th of December 1170. The leader of the murderers is Reginald Fitzurse - note the bear on his shield.


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
People Related
  1. CM Dixon: British: Photographer

Medium
  1. Glass

Picture Type
  1. Object

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Kent Canterbury

  1. 51 16 00 N , 001 05 00 E

Category Hierarchy

Religion & Belief Christianity

History & Politics Artefacts


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3500x5017
File Size : 51,444kb


Aliases

  1. PRAA20
  1. 1B
  1. 0370000643
  1. 2-579-868
  1. 2579868

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