The Field of the Cloth of Gold

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“The Field of the Cloth of Gold” by an unknown artist of the British school (c.1545). Held by the Royal Collection Trust.
Screenshot of www.puydufou.com/france/en/le....
16th century woodcut of the coronation of Henry VIII of England and Catherine of Aragon showing their heraldic badges, the Tudor rose and the pomegranate. From Stephen Hawes, A Joyfull Medytacvon to All Englande (1509), printed Wynkyn de Worde, 4to, n.d. (Cambridge University Library), a single sheet with woodcut of the coronation of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon.
Portrait of King Henry VIII attributed to Meynnart Wewyck (.c.1509). Held by the Denver Art Museum.
Map showing France at the time of the Treaty of Bretigny. Taken from History of the English People, Volume by John Richard Green (1877).
“The Battle of the Spurs” by an unknown artist of the Flemish school (c.1513). Held by the Royal Collection Trust.
Louis XII of France and his third wife, English princess Mary Tudor, from Pierre Gringoire’s, Pageants for the Reception of Queen Mary of France (c.1514). Held by the British Library.
Portrait of Francis I by Jean Clouet (c.1515). Held by the Condé Museum.
Portrait of Emperor Charles V by Bernard van Orley (c.1515-1516). Held by the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.
Portrait of Henry VIII by Joos van Cleve (c.1530-35). Held by the Royal Collection Trust.
Portrait of Thomas Wolsey by an unknown artist (1589-1595, based on a work of c.1520). Held by the National Portrait Gallery.
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Italy provincial location map 2016
Quoted texts:
Eric Ives, ODNB entry on Henry VIII.
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Other relevant entries from The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography Online.

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@ReadingthePast 8 месяцев назад

CORRECTION: I state in this video that Wolsey was made Archbishop of Canterbury in 1514 - of course, he was made Archbishop of York at this time. I even have a video on this channel that talks about how much he wanted to become ABoC 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’m sorry for this slip and thank you for the comment that kindly pointed it out to me ❤️

@conemadam 8 месяцев назад

I always imagine the field of the cloth of gold as a giant party for children, with rubber castles and a variety of blow up buildings that the kings and entourages could bounce around on for a few days. Wonderful presentation as usual, Dr. Kat!

@tamarafarnsworth5049 8 месяцев назад

You know, you weren't that far off!

@patpierce4854 8 месяцев назад

Yes indeed - same attitudes, but different materials for entertainment.

@stuntyboots 8 месяцев назад

@@patpierce4854😊

@adamolupin 8 месяцев назад

Whenever I hear about the Field of Cloth and Gold, I always think of a gold parachute the size of a field with couriers standing at the edges to push it up then scramble under, giggling like kindergartners as the parachute slowly falls down over them. Or courtiers standing at the edge of the parachute and bouncing balls up into the sky to see who can catch the most.

@nancytestani1470 2 месяца назад

That was witty..ha.All of sudden I see Francis and Henry bouncing up and down on rubber platform. Jewels flying off, hats flying off.ha town kids

@chuzzthefuzz1908 8 месяцев назад

I like your use of the term “infantilised”. I think of Henry as a child trapped in an adult’s body, throwing tantrums whenever he didn’t get his own way. The trouble was that whereas a child could be put into time out, Henry had a habit of executing people who annoyed him.

@arcola44 8 месяцев назад

Another great video, Dr. Kat! I'm reminded of the quote from Will Rogers who defined Diplomacy as "the art of saying Nice doggie, until you can find a rock!"🎪🐕‍🦺

@marcusfridh8489 8 месяцев назад

Diplomacy is the art of being nice to people you dispice with all your heart

@Patriot1789 8 месяцев назад

Never heard that one. Hilarious!

@AnimalisMD 8 месяцев назад

That's a great analogy! 🎪🏰

@kimberlyperrotis8962 8 месяцев назад

Henry was so infantile, thinking he could repeat the conquest of France 300 years earlier. It’s generally accepted that the French, knowing that Henry would never be satisfied without a taste of martial glory, allowed Henry to take those two towns. They knew that once he got this out of his childish system, things could settle down to a state of normal diplomacy and government. There was simply no way that England, at that time, could become a dominant military presence in Europe. Wolsey was a realist and knew that peace with the European powers was essential for the future of England. Henry’s emotionalism, hubris, selfishness and potential for cruelty were his worst qualities. He should have put his efforts into what was best for the people under his rule, instead of his continuous self-glorification and gratification of his personal feelings.

@gafls3151 8 месяцев назад

Sounds familiar (🇺🇲)

@nathanielziering 8 месяцев назад

“Infantile” best describes Henry VIII’s reign from start to finish.

@caitlinallen8400 8 месяцев назад

I 100 percent agree

@2012Ursula 7 месяцев назад

However, whatever his emotional make-up, Henry was not a stupid man; he was well-educated, cultured and good company (up to a point). And as far as I can see, all English monarchs of the late-medieval and Tudor periods had a thing about France.

@theaxe6198 7 месяцев назад

@@2012Ursulatrue enough. And he was quite clean. I know that sounds weird but he actually cared that his castles were sluiced out. God I cannot image how bad those castles smelled

@ellenbryn 8 месяцев назад

The Field of Cloth of Gold always makes me nostalgic for Pennsic, a gathering of camps of medieval reenactors in the Societry for Creative Anachronism, mostly from the western hemisphere. We'd gather on a 40 acre site with all our tents and pavillions camping for two weeks, with field battles and one on one battles in tradirional armor but padded weapons (also there were light weaponers doing foil and saber); there were archery contests, bardic contests, crafts contests for arts like weaving and brewing and manuscript illumination, there were masques and dances and storytelling and singing in the evening, and the loser got Pittsburgh, I'm sure some of the original founders of the SCA had the field of Cloth of Gold in mind, because the more elaborate canps (usually set up by people with prop or theatre jobs in mundane life) were full scale castles, although nowadays the faux battlements are often stage foam stonework and perspex stained glass windows designed to hide solsr hested showers.

@fairwfriend 8 месяцев назад

I would imagine it would be a bog party atmosphere but in period everything.

@samanthafordyce5795 8 месяцев назад

I was Queen of the West at one of those Pennsic Wars. It was great fun and and I enjoyed it greatly.

@DWhoLover 8 месяцев назад

Can’t wait! My ancestor (John Taylor) was with Henry VIII as one of the chaplains at the Field of the Cloth of Gold.

@kathywestmorelandfox7285 8 месяцев назад

My ancestor Sir Anthony Poyntz was there as well!

@theaxe6198 7 месяцев назад

If mine were there, no one noticed because they’d been peasants :) maybe one of the ale women 😂

@manuellubian5709 2 месяца назад

WOW !! Any family stories or information as to the location of the F of the CG? Supposedly, it was never recorded just where exactly the event took place, in Calais.

@kathrynmast916 8 месяцев назад

“Infantile Princeling”…a perfect title for Henry! 👑I adore your presentations…always insightful, informative, interesting, and impeccably research. 🥰

@ReadingthePast 8 месяцев назад

Thank you 😊

@mickey5779 8 месяцев назад

Love the Dragon-Salamander at the top of the painting.

@roseredm6663 8 месяцев назад

An interesting history of a painting I have never seen before.

@annnewman238 8 месяцев назад

Another great, well-researched video. Reading the Past, History Hit, and Tasting History are my favorite video series.

@carole6779 8 месяцев назад

What an incredible painting to commemorate such an over-the-top event. It makes sense to me that both this and the "Battle of the Spurs" painting might be on display in the same room. It's too bad the artist or artists are not really identified. I would love to know how many hours and people it took to create the final piece. Thank you for another wonderful video! 😊 🎪🏰🎪🍷⛲

@valeriebohince5306 8 месяцев назад

🏰Brings to mind, "the original bouncy castle"- deflated. 🏰🎪🍖🍗🥩🍷🍺⛲Seriously, the detail is incredible; you could gaze at the picture for hours "reading' all the little scenes.🖼🎨Love your channel!⭐💛🎃

@R08Tam 8 месяцев назад

But where's Wally? 😁

@nathanielziering 8 месяцев назад

Dr Kat 👏👏👏 Your video output has become far more prolific but equally far more nuanced. Your narration now sings with a euphonious cadence. It punctuates and highlights each passage with the marks of a regal Tudor quill. I singularly appreciate your steadfast balance to educate and entertain your viewers in every video. Truly the hallmarks of a great teacher! I commend you for the love you put into your work. It shines brighter in each video and radiates long after. With kind fondness I greatly and gratefully look forward to all your videos 😀 🎈💖

@ReadingthePast 8 месяцев назад

This is such a lovely comment 😊 I have made a concerted effort to focus in on particular moments or parts of people’s biographies in the hopes that I will be able to look at the topic in the most depth I can 🌟

@Myke_OBrien 8 месяцев назад

Fantastic video as always, Dr. Kat! I wish that my history professors in college had been engaging as you are. I’m curious as to how the wine fountain worked. 🏰

@barkingsquirrel7166 8 месяцев назад

So enjoyed this video! Thanks for giving us such a good look at the paintings. 👑🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🎪🕍🐉🏰🎪🐑🦢🐑⚜👑

@ninaradio 8 месяцев назад

thank you for pointing out how Henry Viii was patented through his adolescence. It makes so many of his adult decisions make more sense to keep that in mind. He was not made to mature as a teen, and then given so much power as a young man, with no one in a position to tell him “no.” And the excesses of the Field of the Cloth of Gold…followed by him so quickly changing course…seem to be a great example of that stunted maturity. 🏰

@joshuafess4295 8 месяцев назад

Be interesting to see a further detailed of the book of accounts for this legendary event 🇬🇧🥂🇫🇷

@susannaheanes 8 месяцев назад

Oh my gosh, oh my gosh!!! Oh I cannot wait. ❤ Thank you so much for doing this one! I am absolutely on the edge of my seat after hoping for awhile that you would do a lesson on this event. 😊 Thank you, thank you. Susannah Eanes

@oliviamontoyaharris8953 8 месяцев назад

I have spent a goodly portion of my lifetime wondering what Elizabeth of York would have thought, much less felt had she lived through the nightmare of unmitigated horror he brought about for the entire realm, his enemies subjects "friends",and most importantly every member of his ⁰family. I can only think she would have been absolutely horrified and deeply ashamed as well. I also can only imagine HOW IT WOULD HAVE AFFECTED

@prettypic444 8 месяцев назад

The field of the cloth of gold is a lot funnier if you imagine both kings had incredibly think cockney/french accents. also, it's amazing they had a whole "ritual purposes" fountain! ⛲️🍾🍷⛺️🏰⚜️

@cassieosbourne7666 7 месяцев назад

My mum taught the field of the cloth of gold to her year five students back in the day. Her class created a massive collage ‘tapestry’ based on the painting which went round the whole classroom. She cried when she took it down at the end of the year

@ReadingthePast 7 месяцев назад

That’s so cool!

@chriscarson7384 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for another great video, Dr. Kat. I've always found it sad that Henry VII, who was a genuine warrior, wasn't able to impress upon his son that peace was usually preferrable to war. I think there was some mental/emotional immaturity on the part of Henry VIII, who expected actual war to be like a day in the tilt yard. 🏰

@judyshoaf448 8 месяцев назад

Excellent! This fills in a big old gap in my knowledge whenever this famous event was mentioned.

@wendymoyer782 8 месяцев назад

Good morning, all!

@jfs59nj 8 месяцев назад

You mention Wolsey as Archbishop of Canterbury. Wasn’t he Archbishop of York?

@ReadingthePast 8 месяцев назад

I’m not sure why I said that - York is correct! I was talking about Canterbury before I filmed this and my friend referred to the role as the ABoC, which really tickled me… maybe it became a brain worm?!? I have pinned a correction in the comments - thank you for letting me know 😊

@BSWVI 8 месяцев назад

Henry VII as a helicopter parent sure would explain an awful lot about his son's behavior - Henry fils would be even more determined to prove that he was his own man! I've always loved that painting of the Field of the Cloth of Gold! So much on display, so much posturing, so much "I am a very stable genius of a king, the best king, never be another king like me." 👑 🏰 🏇🏻⚔️👑🏰 🏇🏼🗡️🤴🏼 🌭

@lovell0506 8 месяцев назад

I enjoyed this story very much. My 15th G-Grandfather, Sir Anthony Poyntz, attended the Field Of The Cloth Of Gold. I descend from his son, Sir Nicholas Poyntz, who became Groom of the Bedchamber to Henry. This pix is of my husband, don't know how to change profiles. Keep up the good work. Patsy Lovell.

@barcycordrey3245 8 месяцев назад

I was doing some reading on this subject just a few days ago, so this was perfectly timed. Enjoyed this so much! 🏰🎪👑

@jantoms6332 8 месяцев назад

Terrible waste of money, but I'd love to have been there! What a party! 🎪

@XX-vu2cz 3 месяца назад

I have just seen this painting which is included in the "Holbein at the Royal Court" exhibition. I was fascinated to learn that the image of Henry arriving on horseback has been cut out and replaced, presumably with a more impressive version based on the famous Holbein portrait. Henry was certainly very protective of his image. Thanks for another very interesting video.🎪

@ellencook1658 8 месяцев назад

I would have loved ❤to see this half faire/ half summit! 🏰 👑

@user-fy8km4su8j 8 месяцев назад

love your videos!! could you do a bookshelf tour one day and talk us through some of the books? they look amazing! ☺️

@vlmellody51 8 месяцев назад

As always, Dr. Kat, it was a fascinating video. ❤🕍💥👑👑

@carolinekennedy9552 8 месяцев назад

Yes! The ultimate party of the day. Looking forward to hearing about it.

@carole6779 8 месяцев назад

Haha, watched this three times to get the details because I was multi-tasking. THEN I realized there was a Live Chat connected to it so watched it again to read the corresponding chat comments. The "compare and contrast" and counter-factual history topics that were suggested sound equally fun and fascinating. Looking forward to whatever comes next. Again, thank you! 👏😍

@nelsaf365 8 месяцев назад

I am glad this was covered which I recall you mentioned the FOG in a previous video. 🎪🏰⚔️🎱

@shirleyniedzwiecki1104 8 месяцев назад

🍾🎯🕌♥️Your commitment to exploring and opening minds deserves all the emojis. Thanks, Dr Kat. Ta ta

@DoingItOurselvesOfficial 7 месяцев назад

The flying beast doesn’t have forearms so it’s not a dragon, it’s actually a wyvern. I don’t know what the significance of this is, but it’s above Henry’s arriving camp.

@Thunderwing69 8 месяцев назад

I absolutely adore your channel. The amount of straight forward detail you give, is easy to understand and remember. 🏰

@legomego3333 8 месяцев назад

One of my favorite history subjects! I’m so glad you finally covered this! ❤

@rycoli 8 месяцев назад

Me too! 👑 I just love the friendenemy bromance of H8 and Francis.

@cindys2617 8 месяцев назад

I often wonder if Henry (and other monarchs of history) actually ever intended to honor the treaties they signed or if it was always understood (if not stated) that a treaty was only good for as long as it was convenient and useful to the signatory. While hindsight is always much clearer, it does seem like there was a lot of blood, sweat, tears, and theatrics around something that no one ever had the intention of actually honoring. As always, nice presentation Dr. Kat. ⛺

@ReadingthePast 8 месяцев назад

This is a really interesting rabbit hole - on the one hand oath breaking is a chivalric no-no (surely that would have put Henry off); on the other hand, breaking promises seems to have been his hobby 🤷🏻‍♀️

@Fanouriou 8 месяцев назад

🏰Love your stuff Kat!

@Dice.cryptid 8 месяцев назад

Absolutely lovely video. I always look forward to your uploads Dr 💕

@cosgroveshepherd191 8 месяцев назад

Really interesting, sounds like a great party, although my ancestors would be doing the washing up!😊

@BarbaraWelch-ok1rz 8 месяцев назад

Another wonderful program. Thank you.🏰⛺🐉

@jfs59nj 8 месяцев назад

Fabulous video. The FOCOG is fascinating. Such an undertaking. All these £s. Such a waste, really, for all it failed to achieve!

@Kris-bw7cv 8 месяцев назад

🏰🌹👑 Per usual, very well done.

@monicabarnett9231 8 месяцев назад

Dr. Kat, well done as always!! 🏰 ⛺️

@okiejammer2736 8 месяцев назад

The Cloth of Gold painting at Hampton Court is so interesting and detailed, tucked away without fanfare in an area where tourists might stumble across it. One could spend much time simply marveling at the temporary buildings - a real marvel - the fountains flowing with wine and there's King Henry, entering on his white steed. Propaganda? Marketing? Still, very interesting.

@pennyatkinson5740 8 месяцев назад

🏰⛺🥇👑👑 Thanks Dr Kat!!

@Dstew57A 8 месяцев назад

Ohhh..so looking forward to this. Thank you so much for your work!

@karensilvera6694 8 месяцев назад

Great video over again. 💯

@waynebean1521 8 месяцев назад

Made my day! Excellent!

@maryrollins3423 8 месяцев назад

🏰 an absolute delight to watch. I love the things you share from your vast knowledge.

@annemorton5236 7 месяцев назад

Great video, as always - and I love the way sources are so thoroughly documented! 🟡

@BeeKool__113 8 месяцев назад

Fantastic!! As always looking forward to another great video!! ❤🎉✨️📖📚🧡

@danielsantiagourtado3430 8 месяцев назад

Love your work! Always so imformative!🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

@cindygrubbs5856 8 месяцев назад

Thank you, Dr. Kat, for another excellent video! ❤

@sherrillsturm7240 6 месяцев назад

You ave three young, and inexperienced men, suddenly and prematurely thrust into the forefront of history in a time of unsettled "world" politics, and it's no surprise that their ambition and immaturity meant anything could happen. The moment depicted in the cloth brings all the elements together, but in a fanciful and exaggerated way. I probably correctly depicts the headiness of the days without much thought about what inevitably followed. Great commentary, as always.

@onlygrands2012 8 месяцев назад

Good morning 🏰

@anntoinettehaley9108 8 месяцев назад

Wonderful!

@French-Kiss24 8 месяцев назад

I would love to have seen those golden tents! 🎪🎪🎪🏆🏆🎖️🎖️

@caitlinallen8400 8 месяцев назад

🏰🪙👑 loved this episode! Super educational and informative.

@thebanditking8502 8 месяцев назад

perfect timing as always !

@lynnedelacy2841 7 месяцев назад

Weirdly behind the dragon’s tail in the far distance to the left (approx where London would be) it looks like there is an outline of Big Ben !!!😊

@debbietaylor2772 8 месяцев назад

As usual an interesting talk. Thank you! 🏰 ⛺️

@michelleflynn7760 8 месяцев назад

🏰Fascinating, thank you for another great video

@lucieramirez1378 8 месяцев назад

Thank you!🎉

@purplewolf17071 8 месяцев назад

Great video 🏰

@alabasterdisaster 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for your unique and interesting insight

@saoirse6872 7 месяцев назад

Fantastic interesting video as Always!! ✨👏👏

@pernillevilhelmsen5664 2 месяца назад

🏰Great video as always. Take care ☺

@kathleenbirgy7970 8 месяцев назад

❤ I always enjoy your videos 📹

@sauvignonblanc0 8 месяцев назад

I ♥️ this video! 🤩

@theblackprince1346 8 месяцев назад

What a coincidence, I'm currently reading a great book on the event by Amy Licence.

@LaLayla99 8 месяцев назад

🏰 ⚜️👑 great video as usual!

@dianamyery8402 8 месяцев назад

❤castle🏰

@debbralehrman5957 8 месяцев назад

Thank you Dr Kat👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🍁🍂🎃🍂🍁

@kirstena4001 8 месяцев назад

i recently spent a weekend in the Vexin and had a chance to visit sites of interest to English history including Chateau Gaillard, Gisors, Lyons-le-Foret, etc. Fascinating history and castles: could make an interesting video!

@TumbleweedMK4 8 месяцев назад

Thank you ⛲⛺

@ddivar8149 8 месяцев назад

Can you do a video on Diane de Poitiers?❤

@lynnedelacy2841 6 месяцев назад

Just watched an interesting video by Time Team on RU-vid on Henry’s palaces he built - most of them lost despite their scale So 3 things 1. I’d be interested in is your take on his building of all the palaces 2 What the ‘progressions’ round the country entailed for the court and their hosts 3 And finally re Field of the Cloth of Gold we see a lot of Henry’s accommodation but what about Francis ? Where did he stay ? Was he really going to let Henry outshine him on French soil?

@bennett8535 8 месяцев назад

I was curious about which states signed the Treaty of London in 1518. I repeatedly see the mention of 20 states signing on, but only 6 are usually named (England, France, Burgundy, the Netherlands, The HRE, Spain, and the Papal States). Given that all European states were invited, I wonder who the remaining 14 states were.

@ReadingthePast 8 месяцев назад

I always assumed that the 20 states were in the overall control of those heading up the named signatories but now I’m wondering if that’s what that means…

@bennett8535 8 месяцев назад

@@ReadingthePast That makes sense except... then wouldn't the dozens (hundreds?) of states that made up the HRE also be counted individually? I also wonder if all European states were invited; what about Norway/Denmark or Sweden or Venice? Did they attend as well? Were Hungary and Lithuania not invited in the same way Russia wasn't? It'd be interesting to know as it would be an interesting insight into what was considered "European" at the time.

@nancytestani1470 2 месяца назад

Well, whatever, it was truly fascinating, it did happen, all glitter and gold. It would have been absolutely magnificent. I just get fascinated looking in from my modern perspective.

@rachelbentley8220 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for the video 🙂 🏰🎪🏕️

@rycoli 8 месяцев назад

Good morning from California 😊

@nancytestani1470 2 месяца назад

Notice that only Henry on his horse looks directly at the painter.

@j.t.lennon177 8 месяцев назад

🏰it seems it was quite a show!

@sauvignonblanc0 8 месяцев назад

Second comment: I never knew the detail of the concerts like the whereabouts. Dr Kate: you need to go to François' château at Chambord, Blois; but most of all-Da Vinci's house at Amboise, sponsored by François of France

@LiRaby5173 8 месяцев назад

Universal peace sounds like a nice dream...🏰

@christopherfitzgerald7627 8 месяцев назад

🏰🎪 Always informative.

@kathyjohnson2043 8 месяцев назад

This has inspired me to research the music that was surely part of the event. If anyone has a lead to point me in the right direction. 🏰🎶

@rodneyferris4089 7 месяцев назад

Card. Wolsey was Archbishop of York.

@kaarlimakela3413 8 месяцев назад

Best subtitle: Diplomacy and Violence! 😊

@madiantin 8 месяцев назад

I always think of Henry as a fat old man...but if my calculations are correct he was only 22 in the Battle of the Spurs. That's only a little older than my youngest son. And only 29 at the Field of the Cloth of Gold. He was just a kid! No wonder he suggested the wrestling match...though, tbh, that's more a move that a 13 year old would make, not a 29 year old.

@joanscott8698 8 месяцев назад

Perhaps Henry wanted to loose as a bit of fun and diplomacy. Fun. Remember that?

@mickeykolody7773 8 месяцев назад

Very interesting topic. The field of cloth of gold was just a chance for showing off and an excuse for a party (IMO). 🏰

@cmschmidt 8 месяцев назад

That painting is so interesting, you could probably see it 100 times and find something new each time. Imagine that if the two kings had actually wrestled it would have been documented at every court in Europe and Henry would’ve been a laughing stock. But it makes for a good story. 👑👑🍷🏰🎪

@amykortuem5554 8 месяцев назад

Having just heard the mention of Henry VI's "Love Day" on the most recent HAD episode, I can't help but wonder if this could have been Henry VIII's extraordinarily more expensive, lavish, gluttonous way of doing something of the same. Thank you for your wonderful detailing of the spectacle it must have been. 🎪👑🍷