Retinue Collection

Gozzoli, Benozzo di Lese, called Benozzo (1420-1497). Procession of the Youngest King. 1459-1460. ITALY. Florence. Medici Riccardi Palace. The Magi with Lorenzo the Magnificent and his retinue

Byzantine Emperor Constantine IV (652-658) and his retinue
Constantine IV (652-685). Byzantine Emperor from and his retinue granting privilege to the Ravennate church. Mosaic. Basilica of Sant Apollinare in Classe. Ravenna. Italy

Coronation 1953 - Procession of Queen Mother
Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother passes along the nave of Westminster Abbey en route from the Annexe for the Coronation of her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II in June 1953

A painting of Rama and Sita, India, Jaipur, c. 1800 (opaque pigments, gold
3740160 A painting of Rama and Sita, India, Jaipur, c.1800 (opaque pigments, gold, mica & beads on paper) by Indian School

Visit of King James I to Hoghton Tower in 1617 (oil on canvas)
BAL13460 Visit of King James I to Hoghton Tower in 1617 (oil on canvas) by Cattermole, George (1800-68); Hoghton Tower, Lancashire

Victoria Knights Morris
After unveiling a statue of Prince Albert, donated by the people of Wolverhampton, Queen Victoria knighted the Mayor, John Morris, in recognition of his warm welcome

Mir Mahmud Khan II and his Retinue
3522902 Mir Mahmud Khan II and his Retinue; (add.info.: Mir Mahmud Khan II, ruler of the princely state of Kalat in what is now the Baluchistan province of Pakistan, and his Retinue)

Henry VIII of England
5307435 Henry VIII of England.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Henry VIII of England and his retinue at the Field of Cloth of Gold where he met King Francis I of France)

The Great Lord on a stroll with his retinue. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838), Travels through More
FLO4721893 The Great Lord on a stroll with his retinue. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838), Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

Religious Procession: Durga, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Religious Procession: Durga, c1800

Religious Procession: Kartikkeya, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Religious Procession: Kartikkeya, c1800

Religious Procession: Kali, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Religious Procession: Kali, c1800

The Petition to the Doge, 1860. Creator: Carl Ludwig Friedrich Becker
The Petition to the Doge, 1860. A doge, standing in a palace doorway, is confronted by a petitioner; a lady in black, who, kneeling on the pavement, holds her young daughter before her

Blue Deity from Yama's Retinue (?) Riding a Bull, Nyingmapa Buddhist... 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Blue Deity from Yama's Retinue (?) Riding a Bull, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century

Ambassador Cornelis Calkoen at his Audience with Sultan Ahmed III, c.1727-c.1730. Creator: Jean Baptiste Vanmour
Ambassador Cornelis Calkoen at his Audience with Sultan Ahmed III, c.1727-c.1730

The Meal in Honour of Ambassador Cornelis Calkoen, c.1727-c.1730. Creator: Jean Baptiste Vanmour
The Meal in Honour of Ambassador Cornelis Calkoen, c.1727-c.1730. Other Title(s): The Meal presented to Ambassador Cornelis Calkoen by the Grand Vizier in the name of Sultan Ahmed III

Cornelis Calkoen on his Way to his Audience with Sultan Ahmed III, c.1727-c.1730. Creator: Jean Baptiste Vanmour
Cornelis Calkoen on his Way to his Audience with Sultan Ahmed III, c.1727-c.1730

The Vijverberg, The Hague, in Winter, with Prince Maurits and his Retinue in the Foreground, 1618

A King and His Retinue Confronting Ladies under a Celestial Battle, c. 1600. Creator: Unknown
A King and His Retinue Confronting Ladies under a Celestial Battle, c. 1600

Runjeet Singh and his Suwarree, Cavalcade of Seiks, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Runjeet Singh and his Suwarree, Cavalcade of Seiks, 1845. Camp of Maharaja Ranjit Singh under a banjan tree on the banks of the Sutlej river in India

A Christmas Day Coronation: William the Conqueror rides to Westminster Abbey to receive the Crown of England - December 25, 1066 Date: 1066

Chir Singh, Maharajah of the Sikhs and King of the Punjab with his retinue hunting near Lahore, from Voyages in India, 1859 (litho). Voyages dans l Inde by Prince Alexis Soltykoff (1806-1859); A

Perspective of the Main Square (Plaza Mayor), Madrid, circa 1620. Detail. History Museum. Madrid. Spain

VICTORIA IN WOLVERHAMPTON
Following Prince Albert's death, the people of Wolverhampton raised money to erect a statue in his honour. It was completed in 1866, and unveiled by Queen Victoria. Date: 30 November 1866

Mehmed Said Efendi and his retinue, 1733 (oil on canvas)
3042740 Mehmed Said Efendi and his retinue, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Schroeder, George Engelhardt (1684-1750); 113x142 cm; Pera Museum, Istanbul

William, Duke of Normandy rides to welcome Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183115 William, Duke of Normandy rides to welcome Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Harold addresses William in the Great Hall of his castle in Rouen, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183117 Harold addresses William in the Great Hall of his castle in Rouen, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The Emperor of Java (w/c over pencil on paper)
LAF470970 The Emperor of Java (w/c over pencil on paper) by Toorop, Jan Theodore (1858-1928); 24.5x69.5 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

The author presents the book Ogier le Danois to King Louis XII of France, miniature from Ogier le Danois
IND368804 The author presents the book Ogier le Danois to King Louis XII of France, miniature from Ogier le Danois, 1498 (hand-coloured print) by Verard, Antoine (1450-1519); Biblioteca Nazionale

Charles VI gives his daughter Isabella of France to Richard II of England, from a manuscript of Chroniques
IND364428 Charles VI gives his daughter Isabella of France to Richard II of England, from a manuscript of Chroniques, by Jean de Froissart (c.1337-c.1405) (facsimile edition)

Isabella, Queen of England, is welcomed at the gates of Paris by her brother King Charles IV of France
IND364429 Isabella, Queen of England, is welcomed at the gates of Paris by her brother King Charles IV of France, from the manuscript Chroniques (facsimile edition)

The feet of Chinese women, illustration from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne by Jules Ferrario
CHT265549 The feet of Chinese women, illustration from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne by Jules Ferrario, published in Milan in 1819 (colour litho) by Bigatti

King Edward the Confessor on his Deathbed, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183125 King Edward the Confessor on his Deathbed, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Incidents in the Daily Life of HH Hadj Abdeslam, Prince of Wazzam, Grand Shereef of Morocco (engraving)
1046644 Incidents in the Daily Life of HH Hadj Abdeslam, Prince of Wazzam, Grand Shereef of Morocco (engraving) by Durand

The Ashantee War, reading the Queens Letter at the Palaver of Kings at Accra (engraving)
1049101 The Ashantee War, reading the Queens Letter at the Palaver of Kings at Accra (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashantee War)

The Threefold Epiphany, 1929
REY77714 The Threefold Epiphany, 1929 by Philpot, Glyn Warren (1884-1937); 125x150 cm; Private Collection

Rolwagen with figures in a continuous landscape, c. 1635-50 (painted porcelain)
5043031 Rolwagen with figures in a continuous landscape, c. 1635-50 (painted porcelain) by Chinese School (17th century); 46.3x15.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Mary Queen of Scots entering Holyrood, illustration from
621386 Mary Queen of Scots entering Holyrood, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Muhammad Shah carried in a palanquin, c. 1735 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874351 Muhammad Shah carried in a palanquin, c.1735 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Faqir-ullah (fl.c.1735); 26.9 x35 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Muhammad Shah)

Empress Theodora with her court of two ministers and seven women, c
XIR366831 Empress Theodora with her court of two ministers and seven women, c.547 AD (mosaic) (detail of 220592) by Byzantine School, (6th century); San Vitale, Ravenna

Walter Little Gilmour Esq. The Black Knight and Hon. Edward Stafford Jerningham
AJV366233 Walter Little Gilmour Esq. The Black Knight and Hon. Edward Stafford Jerningham, Knight of the Swan, 1839 (pencil, w/c & gouache on paper) by Nixon

The Arrival Of Queen Margherita In Arona From Where She Went On To Stresa On The Afternoon Of The 2nd Corr
2798360 The Arrival Of Queen Margherita In Arona From Where She Went On To Stresa On The Afternoon Of The 2nd Corr (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Sketches in the Persian Gulf (engraving)
1587435 Sketches in the Persian Gulf (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in the Persian Gulf)

Grand Palaver at Sierra Leone between the Governor and Native Chiefs (engraving)
1589780 Grand Palaver at Sierra Leone between the Governor and Native Chiefs (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Finding of Dr Livingstone, Mr Stanley and his Retinue in Africa (engraving)
1588846 The Finding of Dr Livingstone, Mr Stanley and his Retinue in Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Finding of Dr Livingstone)

The arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York at Singapore
KAT324425 The arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York at Singapore, illustration from The King, May 25th 1901 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Sixth Korean Embassy to Japan at the time of Tokugawa Ietsunas succession in 1651
UOL79779 Sixth Korean Embassy to Japan at the time of Tokugawa Ietsunas succession in 1651, possibly by Kano Masunobu (1625-94) 1655-57 (scroll painting) by Japanese School

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"Captivating Retinues: A Glimpse into Historical Processions and Royal Entourages" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the grandeur of retinues throughout history. From the brushstrokes of Gozzoli to the opulent coronation processions, these captivating glimpses offer a window into the world of power, prestige, and pageantry. In Benozzo di Lese's masterpiece, we witness Byzantine Emperor Constantine IV surrounded by his loyal retinue. The intricate details bring to life the splendor and influence that accompanied rulers during this era. Fast forward to 1953 as Queen Mother Elizabeth II graces us with her regal presence during her Coronation procession. The sight of Victoria Knights Morris dancers adds a touch of traditional charm amidst modernity. Traveling further east, an enchanting painting from Jaipur depicts Rama and Sita adorned in vibrant colors while their devoted retinue stands by their side. This artwork transports us to ancient India where divine tales unfolded against a backdrop of gold-infused pigments. Shifting our gaze towards Madrid's Plaza Mayor, we are greeted with bustling activity as people go about their daily lives. Here, one can imagine noble figures parading through this iconic square alongside their entourage - a testament to Spain's rich cultural heritage. Venturing across continents, Wolverhampton welcomes Queen Victoria with open arms as she graces its streets on horseback. The city comes alive with excitement as crowds gather to catch a glimpse of royalty surrounded by her loyal subjects. The Bayeux Tapestry takes us back even further - depicting William Duke of Normandy riding out to welcome Harold before destiny unfolds at Hastings. This embroidered masterpiece captures not only historical events but also showcases how essential retinues were for communication and diplomacy during medieval times. Delving deeper into Asia's history, Chir Singh Maharajah leads his hunting expedition near Lahore, surrounded by his devoted retinue.