The Bayeux Tapestry is a medieval artwork that visually narrates the Norman Conquest of England with many small, memorable scenes. It includes depictions that stand out as unusual or unflattering, such as a horse with donkey-like ears. It shows servants forced into harsh labor, including men harnessed like oxen to pull a cart carrying supplies. Rapid movement is suggested through hair blowing in the wind. A small man holding horses may represent dwarfism and possibly a performer such as a jongleur or jester. Other moments include a displeased servant reacting to a loud horn, bear-baiting on the margin, careful preparation for crossing water, and horses appearing to enjoy the voyage.
"When Harold and his men are boarding a ship to cross the English Channel, they are careful to take off their stockings and tuck their tunics into their belts as they wade into the water."
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