The name of the Anglo-Saxon Lady Godiva (1040-1080), married to Leofric, the Earl of Mercia, derives from the Old England and means “gift from God”. According to a legend, she rode naked through the streets of Coventry. She protested against the tax increase enacted by her husband.
O nome da Anglo-saxónica Lady Godiva (1040-1080), casada com Leofric, conde de Mercia, deriva do Old English e significa “dádiva de Deus”. De acordo com a lenda passeou-se nua, montada num cavalo, pelas ruas de Coventry. Protesta contra o aumento de impostos decretado pelo seu marido.
Edmund Blair Leighton (1853-1922)-'Lady Godiva in the moment of decision'-oil on canvas-1892
William Holmes Sullivan ( -1908)-'Lady Godiva'-oil on canvas-1877
Marshal Claxon (1811-1881)-'Lady Godiva'-oil on canvas-1850
John Maier Collier (1850-1934)-'Lady Godiva'-oil on canvas-ca 1898
Jules Joseph Lefebvre (1836-1911)-'Lady Godiva'-oil on canvas-ca 1890 Amiens-Musée de Picardie
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