Submits Collection

Wittekind Converts
The baptism of WITTEKIND (variously spelt) Westphalian chieftain, who submits to Charlemagne, converts to Christianity, and becomes Herzog von Sachsen

MEASURING ST BERNARD
A girl stands on a pile of books to measure the height of her Saint Bernard, who submits patiently to the ordeal. Date: late 19th century

Aeneas Sylvius Piccolomini (1405-64) Makes an Act of Submission to Pope Eugenius IV (1383-1447) 7th February 1447
GRL153312 Aeneas Sylvius Piccolomini (1405-64) Makes an Act of Submission to Pope Eugenius IV (1383-1447) 7th February 1447, 1503-08 (fresco) by Pinturicchio

King John submits to his brother King Richard
LLM454145 King John submits to his brother King Richard by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John submits to his brother King Richard)

"King Canute submits himself to the judgment of the Thingmanna for homicide"(engraving)
2792688 " King Canute submits himself to the judgment of the Thingmanna for homicide" (engraving) by English School

The Earl of Warwick submits to Queen Margaret, 1470, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to
984785 The Earl of Warwick submits to Queen Margaret, 1470, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Having been excommunicated by Pope Innocent III in 1209, King John finally submits to the Papal Legate, Pandulph, in May 1213 at the Templar Church, Dover Date: May 1213

WITTEKIND SUBMITS
Wittekind (variously spelt), leader of the Saxons, submits to Charlemagne and is baptised at Attigny. Date: 777

Hudibras by Samuel Butler
HUDIBRAS The Knight submits to Trulla: But Trulla thrust herself between, And striding oer his back agen Date: c1721/1726

Hudibras The Knight Submits To Trulla Engraved By F F Walker After Hogarth From The Works Of Hogarth Published London 1833

John Submits To His Brother King Richard I While Their Mother Eleanor Of Aquitane Looks On. From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890

Comic English Histories by Richard Doyle - John submits himself to his brother King Richard I. circa 1190s

Wittekind Submits
Wittekind, king of the Saxons, defeated by Charlemagne, submits to him and acknowledges him a the Holy Roman Emperor Date: 785

Boasting actor submits acting claim to Sir Henry Irving
Tradgedian (disappointed) - " You should see me play amlet, Irvin! Why, I could act is bloomin ead off!" Sir Henry Irving looks less than impressed with this claim by a jobbing actor rather

Female Initiation - 2
A candidate is initiated as a Companion : in a bush which represents the Garden of Eden, she strokes the serpent, bites the apple and submits to the reproaches of her guide. Date: 1891

Domestic Dog, Old Tyme Bulldog and German Shepherd cross, two adult males, dominance interaction, playfighting beside brick wall, England, january

Domestic Dog, Golden Retriever, two adult females, dominance interaction, playing on garden lawn, England, august

Domestic Dog, Golden Retriever, adult female, in heat, laying on back in submissive gesture, on garden lawn, England, august

Evacuating Netherlands
In North Holland, the British commander, the duke of York, submits to the French and the British and Russian forces evacuate the country

Henri IV Submits
In order to take Paris, Henri IV agrees to placate his Catholic opponents by a nominal conversion to Catholicism - Paris is worth a mass !

Perseus Submits to Rome
Perseus of Macedon submits to the Romans

Sigurd Ramessen Submits
Sigurd Ranesson submits to King Sigurd Jorsalfarer and convinces him of his innocence. He had been accused embezzling the Finn tax

Warwick Submits / Doyle
Warwick submits to Margaret of Anjou, the wife of Henry VI

Otakar II Submits 1273
Emperor Rudolf receives submission of Otakar II of Bohemia. Otakar later revolted and was defeated finally at Marchfield

John Bull Submits
John Bull reluctantly agrees to Frances revengeful terms for an armed peace with Germany

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"Moments of Submission: From Wittekind Converts to King Canute's Judgment" In the vast tapestry of history, there are moments when even the mightiest must bow their heads and submit. From Aeneas Sylvius Piccolomini's act of submission to Pope Eugenius IV in 1447, depicted vividly in a fresco from 1503-08, to King John humbling himself before his brother King Richard, these instances reveal the complexities of power dynamics. One such captivating scene is captured in an engraving titled "King Canute submits himself to the judgment of the Thingmanna for homicide. " Here, we witness a monarch relinquishing control and accepting the verdict rendered by an ancient assembly. The weighty consequences that follow such decisions are palpable. The Earl of Warwick's submission to Queen Margaret in 1470 further exemplifies how loyalty can shift like tides. Chronicled meticulously in "A Chronicle of England BC 55, " this event serves as a reminder that even those with immense influence can find themselves at another's mercy. However, it is not only kings and nobles who experience these transformative moments. In Samuel Butler's epic poem "Hudibras, " we encounter Wittekind submitting himself amidst chaos and conflict. This literary masterpiece delves into themes of satire and social critique while exploring individual surrender within larger societal frameworks. As we explore various forms of submission throughout time, it becomes evident that they often intersect with religion or authority figures. For instance, Aeneas Sylvius Piccolomini's act highlights the intricate relationship between faith and power during medieval times when papal authority held significant sway over individuals' lives. Ultimately, these glimpses into historical submissions provide us with valuable insights into human nature—our capacity for humility or manipulation—and remind us that no one is immune from bending beneath external forces.