Tapestry In Journey To Normandy

The Bayeux tapestry tells the story of William the Conqueror and Harold, Earl of Wessex. The original tapestry was created by Normans and is located in the region of Normandy France. It is believed that Bishop Odo of Bayeux commissioned this pro-Norman, anti-English tapestry in the 1070s in order to justify William the Conqueror’s crowning.

Scene 3 of “Journey To Normandy” in the tapestry illustrates that Harold had arrived in Normandy by accident and was seized by County Guy’s soldiers and was eventually freed by William. Afterwards Harold accompanies William as he sets off to fight the Duke of Brittany which is depicted in scene 1 of “Brothers in Arms.” In a subsequent scene, the tapestry depicts Harold vowing upon holy relics, which may suggest that Harold was promising to support William and his claim to the English throne. However, the tapestry doesn’t show clear-cut evidence of this and could just be a claim by the Normans to make William more likeable. But regardless, Harold had journeyed to Normandy for a purpose while carrying
Consequently, the tapestry seems to support William and oppose Harold. However, the first part of the tapestry was seemingly sympathetic towards Harold. It isn’t until the second part that we see the Pro-Norman aspect. Nevertheless, the Bayeux tapestry makes the case for William by showing him treating Harold fairly and honorably during their time together. In addition, William is shown honoring Harold with the gift of arms as a reward for his services, which includes saving multiple soldiers from sinking into quicksand (Brothers in Arms scene 3). On the other hand, Harold is depicted as a usurper because he supposedly ignored the oath he made and seized the throne for himself. Furthermore, Harold can be seen taking the throne on the same day as Edward’s funeral which isn’t exactly appealing or