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Crusaders storming Nicaea (litho)
8661356 Crusaders storming Nicaea (litho) by Wood, Stanley L. (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crusaders storming Nicaea. In May 1097, the Crusaders crossed the Bosphorus and entered the dominions of Kilij Arslan, Sultan of Iconium. Nicaea, a Seljukian garrison town, was first besieged, and the defenders offered a stubborn resistance. With the aid of the Emperor Alexius I and after a siege of about a month's duration, the Crusaders captured the town, which was immediately taken possession of by Alexius, who rewarded the Crusader princes, though at the same time causing considerable discontent by his action. Illustration for Hutchinson's History of the Nations (Hutchinson, c.1920). Note: Image has been digitally enhanced to facilitate repro.); © Look and Learn
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This striking lithograph captures the intense moment of Crusaders storming Nicaea, a pivotal event in the history of the Crusades. In May 1097, after crossing the Bosphorus into the territory of Sultan Kilij Arslan, the Crusaders besieged Nicaea, a stronghold defended by Seljukian forces. The defenders put up a fierce resistance, but with assistance from Emperor Alexius I and after a month-long siege, the town fell to the Crusaders.
The scene depicted in this print is filled with action and drama as we see the Crusaders charging towards Nicaea's walls amidst chaos and conflict. The artist has captured not only the physicality of battle but also the emotional turmoil that comes with such intense warfare.
Through this image, we are transported back in time to witness a crucial moment in medieval history when religious fervor clashed with political power. The capture of Nicaea was just one step on a long and arduous journey for these Crusaders who sought to reclaim holy lands from Muslim control.
Overall, this lithograph serves as a powerful reminder of the complexities and consequences of war during this tumultuous period in European history.
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