The Bayeux Tapestry tituli are Medieval Latin captions embroidered on the Bayeux Tapestry, which describe the 58 scenes portrayed on the tapestry. These help describe the main events depicted, which l
The Bayeux Tapestry in the Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux in Bayeux, Normandy, France
Bayeux Tapestry Scenes 30 and 31
The Bayeux Tapestry is an embroidered cloth nearly 70 metres long and 50 centimetres tall that depicts the events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, led by William, Duke of Normandy
Bayeux Tapestry tituli
…The Bayeux Tapestry tituli are Medieval Latin captions embroidered on the Bayeux Tapestry, which describe the 58 scenes portrayed on the tapestry. These help describe the main events depicted, which lead up to the Norman conquest of England…
First half of the tapestry, depicting the events leading up to the Norman invasion (scroll left to right)
Second half of the tapestry, depicting the Norman army crossing the English Channel and the Battle of Hastings (scroll left to right)
Detail of Bishop Odo of Bayeux
Montfaucon / Benoît drawing showing King Harold's death