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Norman Knights and Archers at Hastings (Bayeux Tapestry) Bayeux Tapestry embroiderers, 1077 Embroidered tapestry
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Norman Knights and Archers at Hastings (Bayeux Tapestry)

Bayeux Tapestry embroiderers Β· 1077

Why it's great

Norman knights on horses and archers charge in this section of the Bayeux Tapestry, the embroidered story of the conquest of England in 1066. It was made only a few years later, so the artists were close to the events.

πŸ›οΈ Part of history

The Norman Conquest (1066–1087) β€” Norman knights on horses and archers charge in this section of the Bayeux Tapestry, the embroidered story of the conquest of England in 1066.

Where to see it

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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.

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