CORONATION OIL
The Holy Oil used to crown English sovereigns was given to Thomas a Becket by the Virgin Mary, hidden, found during the 100 Years War, and first used by Henry IV
Picture No
10031499
Media ID
47216378
Size
2967px x 4603px
(2.6MB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Cyrus Cuneo, in George V coronation number of Illustrated London News
Date
circa 1165
