Bishop Odo, William and Robert (Bayeux Tapestry) by Bayeux Tapestry embroiderers

Bishop Odo, William and Robert (Bayeux Tapestry) Bayeux Tapestry embroiderers, 1077 Embroidered tapestry

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⚔️ History & Battles

Bishop Odo, William and Robert (Bayeux Tapestry)

Why it's great

Duke William of Normandy sits with his half-brothers, Bishop Odo and Robert, planning the invasion of England. Odo is thought to have ordered the Bayeux Tapestry to be made.

🏛️ Part of history

The Norman Conquest (1066–1087) — Duke William of Normandy sits with his half-brothers, Bishop Odo and Robert, planning the invasion of England.

Where to see it

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Hang it on your wall

⬇ Hi-res download 1,584 × 1,345 px · 2.1 megapixels This is the largest scan on Wikimedia Commons, which is fairly small for a big print. The museum that owns it may offer a larger one. File page & license ↗

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About the artist

Bayeux Tapestry embroiderers

Unknown or anonymous artist

The Bayeux Tapestry was stitched in the 1070s, probably in England and perhaps ordered by Bishop Odo of Bayeux, William the Conqueror's half-brother. Its embroiderers are not known by name, though they were most likely skilled English needlewomen. It is about 70 meters long and now hangs in Bayeux, France.