Balinghem Collection

The Field of the Cloth of Gold - Henry VIII and Francis I
The Meeting of King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of Francis at the Field of the Cloth of Gold or Camp du Drap d Or, the name given to a place in Balinghem, between Guines and Ardres

The Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1890). Creator: Unknown
The Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1890). Field of the Cloth of Gold at Balinghem was a tournament held in June 1520, between King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France

Entrevue du Camp du Drap d Or (colour litho)
3108141 Entrevue du Camp du Drap d Or (colour litho) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrevue du Camp du Drap d Or)

King Henry VIII meeting with King Francis I of France at the Field of the Cloth of Gold in Balinghem, France. Date: 1520

Meeting of Henry VIII and Francis I near Ardres, the Field of the Cloth of Gold (engraving)
1608457 Meeting of Henry VIII and Francis I near Ardres, the Field of the Cloth of Gold (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info)

At the Field of the Cloth of Gold, c1934. Illustration showing the historic meeting of King Henry VIII of England (1509-1547) and King Francis I of France (1515-1547) in northern France, June 1520

The Field Of The Cloth Of Gold, 1520, (c1850). Lavishly decorated tents were constructed at the field of the Cloth of Gold, the meeting place near Calais in France

The Field Of The Cloth Of Gold, 1520, (1896). Artist: James Basire I
The Field Of The Cloth Of Gold, 1520, (1896). Lavishly decorated tents were constructed at the field of the Cloth of Gold, the meeting place near Calais in France

Tournament on the Field of the Cloth of Gold, France
Tournament on the Field of the Cloth of Gold, Balinghem, northern France, 7 to 24 June 1520. 1520

Field of the Cloth of Gold, 7th June 1520 (central of the tents) (oil on canvas)
XIR901633 Field of the Cloth of Gold, 7th June 1520 (central of the tents) (oil on canvas) by Bouterwek, Friedrich (1806-67); ChAteau de Versailles

Field of the Cloth of Gold, 7th June 1520 (central detail) (oil on canvas)
XIR901632 Field of the Cloth of Gold, 7th June 1520 (central detail) (oil on canvas) by Bouterwek, Friedrich (1806-67); ChAteau de Versailles

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Witness the grandeur and splendor of the past at The Field of the Cloth of Gold, a historic site where royalty once met in grand display. In 1520, Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France came together for a spectacular encounter, marked by extravagant feasts, tournaments, and pageantry. This iconic event, immortalized in numerous artworks and depictions, showcases the opulence and diplomacy of the Tudor and Valois dynasties. From lithographs and engravings to oil paintings, explore the rich history and legacy of this legendary meeting.