Bayeux Illuminated
Fine Art Prints
Bayeux Illuminated is a suite of six fine art prints, based on my full-scale Bayeux Tapestry replica. Each print has been hand-crafted by Harwood King Printmakers and adorned with leaf gold and metal foil in ruby and azure, then individually signed by me and numbered by Castle Fine Art. This is a limited edition of only 195 sets.
You can get images of the Bayeux Tapestry on almost anything nowadays, but not like this. The metallic shine on fabric-like textured paper of the highest quality brings the medieval illuminated manuscripts to mind and connects the past with the future, shining a light on history in a modern way.
Art Kingdom is the brain behind the prints and the ones I have been working closely with to make it all happen. On their website, you can place an order, should you wish for these stunning pieces to hang on your wall. There is also an option of an unframed set in a beautiful custom portfolio case and you'll get a complimentary catalogue.
At Castle Fine Art, you can view the suite of six on the gallery wall and imagine what it would look like at your house. Perhaps you have a special place in mind. Staff will be happy to show you the prints and everything that comes with them. I know for a fact that they have been specially trained on the subject, something I find really extraordinary, but it's what they do to ensure an excellent customer experience.
Should you happen to visit the British Museum, you can find a display case with the prints in the Grenville Room and in the dedicated Bayeux Tapestry gift shop that you'll gain access to directly after the special exhibition. The suite of six is also available on their website.
Oath
After his military campaign with William, Harold is depicted between the relics in a scene that we have decided to call Oath. This is a pivotal moment on the Bayeux Tapestry, because if Harold hadn't sworn an oath to William, there may not have been a battle of Hastings.
Comet
Istimirant Stella, or Halley's Comet, was seen in the sky during the spring months of 1066. For some, it was seen as a bad omen and people were worried. We chose this scene because it adds an almost supernatural spin on the Bayeux Tapestry.
Hastings
The Battle of Hastings commands a huge section of the Bayeux Tapestry. We have chosen the very first clash, where the Norman horses barge into the Anglo-Saxon shield wall. We can already see the unfortunates in the bottom border, those who left the battle early for their eternal rest.
Coronation
Despite the promise to William, regarding the crown of England, Harold is seen on the throne, adorned with a crown and holding a sceptre and an orb. Outside, a crowd is gathering. This is another important scene on the Bayeux Tapestry.
William
William's own ship, the Mora, was the largest and fastest ship in his fleet, or so they say. Either way, it's really quite spectacular with its papal banner at the top of the mast and the unusual figurehead, seemingly announcing the ship's arrival.
Harold
The final piece in this suite of six fine art prints is the demise of King Harold. Whether he's the man with an arrow in his eye or the falling fellow to the right, there's no denying that this is a pivotal scene on the Bayeux Tapestry. Had the king not fallen, Norman rule wouldn't have ensued, at least not at that point.
