The artwork, featured below, was originally started by Val during the first covid-19 lockdown and is an on-going project.
Telling the story of the invasion of England in 1066 by William the Conqueror, all the pictures are pen & ink drawings, mounted and framed, 15.5″ x 12.5″ in size.
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Further scenes will be added in due course. Enquiries about the Bayeux Tapestry Collection should be directed to info@rachersoncanvas.co.uk
Bayeux Tapestry: Edward the Confessor, sends Harold to inform William, Duke of Normandy, that he will succeed to the throne of England : Pen & InkHarold starts for the coast, preceded by his pack of houndsHarold prays in Bosham Church for heaven's blessing on his journeyHarold arrives at the gate of William's castleNegotiations between William and HaroldBayeux Tapestry: Touching two reliquaries, Harold swears fealty to William: Pen & ink William's daughter, Aelfgyve, is promised in marriage to HaroldBayeux Tapestry: Edward utters his last requests and is prepared for burial by the priests and servants: Pen & ink Bayeux Tapestry: Harold receives the orb and sceptre at his coronation: Pen & ink Bayeux Tapestry: William's fleet sets sail for England and lands at Pevensey: Pen & inkBayeux Tapestry: The Normans advance in battle array: Pen & inkBayeux Tapestry: The battle is raging: Pen & inkBayeux Tapestry: Harold dies after being shot in the eye with an arrow : Pen & ink
