"Lady Godiva - John Collier" Elite iPhone Case

Embrace the legendary elegance of "Lady Godiva" by John Collier with this Elite iPhone case. Perfectly crafted to offer unmatched protection while bringing a masterpiece to your daily ensemble.

"Lady Godiva," painted by John Collier around 1897, is housed in the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum in Coventry. Lady Godiva, known in Old English as Godgifu, was a late Anglo-Saxon noblewoman documented as the wife of Leofric, Earl of Mercia. She was a notable patron of various churches and monasteries.

Lady Godiva is best remembered for the enduring legend that dates back to at least the 13th century. According to this tale, she rode naked, covered only by her long hair, through the streets of Coventry. This act was to gain a remission of the oppressive taxation that her husband imposed on his tenants. The term "Peeping Tom," referring to a voyeur, derives from later versions of this legend, where a man named Thomas watched her ride and was subsequently struck blind or dead. This story highlights themes of sacrifice, humility, and the quest for justice.