Crusader Collection (#8)

Hugues IX (c. 1163-1219) Lusignan defeating Nur al-Din (1116-74) in Syria (wall painting)
XIR181872 Hugues IX (c.1163-1219) Lusignan defeating Nur al-Din (1116-74) in Syria (wall painting) by French School, (12th century); Templar Chapel, Cressac-Saint-Genis

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Jordan, Kings HIghway, Karak, view from the Karak Crusader Castle Date: 17/11/2007

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Jordan, Shawbak castle, ancient crusader stronghold Date: 10/09/2005

Fourth Crusade (1202-1204): Venice Doge Enrico Dandolo and the Venetian fleet approaching Constantinople during
ELD4850156 Fourth Crusade (1202-1204): Venice Doge Enrico Dandolo and the Venetian fleet approaching Constantinople during the siege of the city in July 1203 (Fourth Crusade)

Seventh Crusade: King of France Louis IX leaving Saint John of Acre to Israel, 1889 (engraving)
ELD4834130 Seventh Crusade: King of France Louis IX leaving Saint John of Acre to Israel, 1889 (engraving) by Demoulin, Gustave (fl.1889); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seventh Crusade)

A crusader (colour litho)
7148515 A crusader (colour litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A crusader. Illustration from More Pictures of English History)

Portrait of Saint John of Matha, founder of the Order of the Most Holy Trinity, with halo, in Crusader robes
6339032 Portrait of Saint John of Matha, founder of the Order of the Most Holy Trinity, with halo, in Crusader robes, holding shackles of freed Christians by Desportes

Crusading knights of the era of King Louis IX, Saint Louis, 1214-1270
6340110 Crusading knights of the era of King Louis IX, Saint Louis, 1214-1270 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Crusading knights of the era of King Louis IX, Saint Louis, 1214-1270)

The Red Cross Knights in the Power of Saladin, illustration from Helmet & Cowl
STC445261 The Red Cross Knights in the Power of Saladin, illustration from Helmet & Cowl: Stories of Monastic and Military Orders W.M. Letts and M.F.S

Knight of the Knights Templar in battle costume, Templier en costume de guerre
5912811 Knight of the Knights Templar in battle costume, Templier en costume de guerre. Handcoloured woodblock engraving after an illustration by Jacques Charles Bar from Abbot Tirons Histoire et

Robin Hood and His Merry Men Entertaining Richard the Lionheart in Sherwood Forest, 1839 (oil on canvas)
3744433 Robin Hood and His Merry Men Entertaining Richard the Lionheart in Sherwood Forest, 1839 (oil on canvas) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis)

Knights of Saint Catherine 1 and the Sword 2. 1802 (engraving)
7234971 Knights of Saint Catherine 1 and the Sword 2. 1802 (engraving) by Weigel, Christoph (1654-1725); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sale of the Horses of the Tenth Hussars at Tattersall s, "Crusader"under the Hammer (engraving)
1058174 Sale of the Horses of the Tenth Hussars at Tattersall s, " Crusader" under the Hammer (engraving) by Durand

Amaury de Montfort, 1192-1241, Grand Constable of France, and crusader knights in hauberk, armorial tunic
6340117 Amaury de Montfort, 1192-1241, Grand Constable of France, and crusader knights in hauberk, armorial tunic, caparisoned horses

Portraits of Peter of Courtenay, Lord of Conches, crusader who died at the Battle of Al Mansurah 1250
6340085 Portraits of Peter of Courtenay, Lord of Conches, crusader who died at the Battle of Al Mansurah 1250 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Portraits of Peter of Courtenay, Lord of Conches)

Knight of the Knights Templar in battle costume, Templier en costume de guerre
5912810 Knight of the Knights Templar in battle costume, Templier en costume de guerre. Handcoloured woodblock engraving after an illustration by Jacques Charles Bar from Abbot Tirons Histoire et

Knights of Saint Blaise 1 and Montjoie 2. 1802 (engraving)
7234972 Knights of Saint Blaise 1 and Montjoie 2. 1802 (engraving) by Weigel, Christoph (1654-1725); Private Collection; (add.info)

Grand Master of the Teutonic Order, Order of Brothers of the German House of Saint Mary in Jerusalem
5912812 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order, Order of Brothers of the German House of Saint Mary in Jerusalem, Grand Maitre de l Ordre Teutonique

Pope Pius II (1405-64), at Ancona, Blesses the Fleet about to Leave for the Holy Land on 15th August 1464
GRL153320 Pope Pius II (1405-64), at Ancona, Blesses the Fleet about to Leave for the Holy Land on 15th August 1464, 1503-08 (fresco) by Pinturicchio

Rinaldo and Armida
FIA5382018 Rinaldo and Armida by Stroiffi, Ermanno (1616-1693); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: Rinaldo et Armida (Rinaldo and Armida) " Renaud et Armide"

The Crusaders Marching Embattled Gainst the Saracens of Graft, illustrated in Puck magazine, February 21
NYH192706 The Crusaders Marching Embattled Gainst the Saracens of Graft, illustrated in Puck magazine, February 21, 1906 (colour litho) by Hassman, C

The Meeting of Richard Coeur de Lion and Saladin, illustration from Stories of Royal Children from English History
IL197492 The Meeting of Richard Coeur de Lion and Saladin, illustration from Stories of Royal Children from English History, by Doris Ashley, published by Raphael Tuck, 1920 (colour litho) by Davie

French knights in armour wearing shoulderplates or ailettes with coat of arms, 13th century
6340130 French knights in armour wearing shoulderplates or ailettes with coat of arms, 13th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Portrait of King Richard I of England, surnamed Lionheart or Coeur de lion
6337225 Portrait of King Richard I of England, surnamed Lionheart or Coeur de lion by Rundall, Mary Ann (d.1839) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of King Richard I of England)

He reached the altar where the crown lay: lifting it he placed it upon his head
STC232156 He reached the altar where the crown lay: lifting it he placed it upon his head, illustration from A History of Germany by H.E. Marshall, 1913 (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C

Peter the Hermit preaching the First Crusade in northern France, 1095 (engraving)
7147868 Peter the Hermit preaching the First Crusade in northern France, 1095 (engraving) by Vanaise, Gustave (1854-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

Elizabeth of Hungary saying farewell to her husband Louis IV, Landgrave of Thuringia
7147867 Elizabeth of Hungary saying farewell to her husband Louis IV, Landgrave of Thuringia, on his departure to join the Sixth Crusade, 1227 (engraving) by Zick

Raimond du Puy and a Knight of St. Jacob. 1802 (engraving)
7234973 Raimond du Puy and a Knight of St. Jacob. 1802 (engraving) by Weigel, Christoph (1654-1725); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raimond du Puy, first Grand Master of the Order of St)

MS. 86-1972. f. 2r Consularis Palestine, from the Notitia Dignitatum, 1427 (ink on parchment)
FIT65910 MS.86-1972. f.2r Consularis Palestine, from the Notitia Dignitatum, 1427 (ink on parchment) by Italian School, (15th century); 26x20.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Margaret of Provence, Queen Consort of Louis IX of France, and her baby (chromolitho)
7157054 Margaret of Provence, Queen Consort of Louis IX of France, and her baby (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margaret of Provence)

Richard Coeur-de-Lion devant Jerusalem (engraving)
7179625 Richard Coeur-de-Lion devant Jerusalem (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Coeur-de-Lion devant Jerusalem)

Richard I, King of England (engraving)
7185559 Richard I, King of England (engraving) by Faithorne, William (1616-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard I, King of England (1157-1199)

Jardin des Oliviers (engraving)
7194027 Jardin des Oliviers (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jardin des Oliviers)

Saint Louis, King of France (engraving)
7160203 Saint Louis, King of France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Louis, King of France)

First Crusade, 1096-1099 (engraving)
7149544 First Crusade, 1096-1099 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Histoire de France en Estampes)

Three colour process of printing (colour litho)
7148257 Three colour process of printing (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three colour process of printing)

Preparing to join the Crusaders (colour litho)
7181724 Preparing to join the Crusaders (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing to join the Crusaders)

Siege of Carcassonne by Simon de Montfort, 1209 (engraving)
7185674 Siege of Carcassonne by Simon de Montfort, 1209 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Prise de Jerusalem (engraving)
7194029 Prise de Jerusalem (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prise de Jerusalem)

Le chene de Vincennes (engraving)
7194063 Le chene de Vincennes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le chene de Vincennes)

Le chateau d Angers (engraving)
7194061 Le chateau d Angers (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le chateau d Angers)

Les Croises devant Beziers (engraving)
7194051 Les Croises devant Beziers (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Croises devant Beziers)

Villehardouin aux pieds du doge de Venise (engraving)
7194047 Villehardouin aux pieds du doge de Venise (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Villehardouin aux pieds du doge de Venise)

Saint Bernard preche la croisade a Vezelay (engraving)
7194035 Saint Bernard preche la croisade a Vezelay (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Bernard preche la croisade a Vezelay)

Predication de la croisade (engraving)
7194024 Predication de la croisade (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Predication de la croisade)

Richard the Lionheart setting out on the Third Crusade, 1190 (engraving)
7149380 Richard the Lionheart setting out on the Third Crusade, 1190 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Crusaders being ambushed (engraving)
7147869 Crusaders being ambushed (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crusaders being ambushed)

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"Unleashing the Crusader Spirit: Exploring Medieval Europe at the Start of the Crusades" Step back in time to Medieval Europe, as we embark on a journey through history and witness the birth of an era that would shape nations. The Crusades, a series of religious wars, ignited a fervor among knights and commoners alike, driven by their faith and desire for glory. Our first stop takes us to Krak des Chevaliers, an awe-inspiring fortress near Homs, Syria. This famous Crusader Castle stands as a testament to the military prowess and architectural genius of its creators. As we wander through its ancient halls, we can almost hear echoes of battles fought centuries ago. Hugues de Payens, Grand Master of the Knights Templar, emerges from the shadows in our next hint. A visionary leader who commanded respect and loyalty from his brethren, he played a pivotal role in shaping the destiny of these legendary warriors. Gothic tracery adorns St. Hilarion Castle's decorated window overlooking the sea in Cyprus. This crusader stronghold offers breathtaking views that once witnessed clashes between European forces and Turkish invaders during this tumultuous period. Richard I of England - Richard the Lionheart - commands attention with his fierce determination etched upon his face. Known for his valorous exploits during these holy wars, he became synonymous with chivalry and bravery on countless battlefields. The capture of Antioch by crusaders comes alive before our eyes through intricate wood engravings from the 19th century. We can almost feel their triumph as they secure this strategic city amidst treacherous circumstances. Louis IX stands tall amongst kings as he leads France into battle against formidable foes across lands far away from home. His unwavering devotion to Christianity earned him reverence both within his kingdom and beyond its borders. Lebanon's Sidon whispers tales of resilience amid turbulent times when Crusaders clashed with local powers.