1100s Collection

Al-Idrisis world map, 1154
Al-Idrisis world map. This world map, known as the Tabula Rogeriana, dates from 1154, and is orientated with North at bottom

Lindisfarne Gospels page
Beginning of the Book of Luke, Lindisfarne Gospels, 1100s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction

Map of England and France, 1154
England and France at the accession of Henry II, 1154. Color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Early 12th Century Frescoes in Bet Maryam, St. Marys Church, Lalibela, Ethiopia, Africa

Angevin kings holdings in France and Britain
British Isles and France under the Angevins, 1100s-1400s. Color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

St Bernard of Clairvaux
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux. Digitally colored engraving

Frederick I Barbarossa Holy Roman Emperor
Frederick I Barbarossa (1122-1190), King of Germany and Holy Roman Emperor. Born in Swabia in southern Germany, Frederick succeeded his father as Duke in 1147

Chaco Canyon Anasazi ruins NM
Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan ruins of Chetro Ketl in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. Digital photograph

Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Maulbronn. Kloster Maulbronn (Maulbronn Monastery), UNESCO World Heritage Site

Saladin, Sultan of Egypt and Syria
Saladin (1137-1193), Sultan of Egypt and Syria. Saladin led Islamic opposition to the European armies during the Crusades

Miniature Painting of Maharaja Prithviraj Chauhan Ajmer, 1193
3610089 Miniature Painting of Maharaja Prithviraj Chauhan Ajmer, 1193 by Indian School (12th century); Private Collection; Dinodia

Germany, Baden-WAorttemberg, Maulbronn. Kloster Maulbronn (Maulbronn Monastery), UNESCO World Heritage Site

Medieval king and queen of France
French king and queen, probably Louis VII and Eleanor of Aquitaine, 1100s. Antique hand-colored print

DDE-90029117
Kingdom of Denmark, Faroe Islands. Historic medieval church of Kirkjubour, dedicated to the Virgin Mary & St. Olav, c. 1111. Date: 21/05/2008

DDE-90029112
Denmark, Island of Bornholm, Gudhjem. Historic Romanesque Osterlars Church, largest and oldest round church on the island, c. 1160, dedicated to St. Lawrence. Date: 17/11/2007

A Chimu wood figural marker, c. 1100-1400 (wood)
1767139 A Chimu wood figural marker, c.1100-1400 (wood) by Pre-Columbian; 89 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Chimu wood figural marker, ca. A.D. 1100-1400)

A Chancay painted vessel, c. 1100-1400
1767134 A Chancay painted vessel, c.1100-1400 by Pre-Columbian; 52 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Chancay painted vessel, ca. A.D. 1100-1400)

Blackadder aisle, Glasgow Cathedral, Scotland
Blackadder aisle, St Kentigerns (St Mungo s) Cathedral, Glasgow, Scotland, dating back to the 1100s. Date: circa 1900s

A Nazca-Huari feather tunic, c. 700-1100 (cotton, feathers)
1767138 A Nazca-Huari feather tunic, c. 700-1100 (cotton, feathers) by Nazca Culture; 152.5.x81.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Nazca-Huari feather tunic, ca. A.D. 700-1100. 152.5 cm)

Scotland, Edinburgh. 12th century ceiling in St. Giles Cathedral

Scotland, Glasgow. Abstract panoramic of 12th century cathedral interior and ceiling

Italy, Verona. Verona Cathedral, built in the 12th century

Birds in a Grove in a Mountainous Winter Landscape, 1100s. Creator: Gao Tao (Chinese
Birds in a Grove in a Mountainous Winter Landscape, 1100s

Pope Innocent III
Portrait of Pope Innocent III. Digitally colored woodcut

Pueblo Bonito corner window, Chaco Canyon NM
Astronomically positioned window at Pueblo Bonito, an Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan site in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. Digital photograph

Pueblo Bonito in Chaco Canyon, 1200s
Restoration of Pueblo Bonito, Ancestral Puebloan/Anasazi site in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, as it looked about 1250 AD. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Medieval milking and churning
Peasants milking cows and a goat, and churning butter, 1100s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a medieval illustration

12th century Crusader castle in biblical land of Moab, Kerak, Jordan, Middle East

St Selskars Abbey, Co Wexford, Ireland

Bowl Griffin 1100s Northwest Iran Garrus district
Bowl with Griffin, 1100s. Northwest Iran, Garrus district, Seljuk period, 12th century. Earthenware with underglaze slip-painted decoration; overall: 6.6 x 16.7 cm (2 5/8 x 6 9/16 in.)

Head Bodhisattva 1100s China reportedly Henan province
Head of a Bodhisattva, 1100s. China, reportedly from Henan province, Northern Song (960-1127) to Jin dynasty (1115-1234). Wood; overall: 86.4 x 40.6 x 38.1 cm (34 x 16 x 15 in.)

Sutra Container 1100s Korea Goryeo period 918-1392
Sutra Container, 1100s. Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392). Gilt bronze with incised and high relief decoration; overall: 10.2 x 6.5 x 1.5 cm (4 x 2 9/16 x 9/16 in.)

Tiraz guilloche bands 1100s Egypt Fatimid period
Tiraz with guilloche bands, 1100s. Egypt, Fatimid period. Plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen and silk; overall: 27 x 63.2 cm (10 5/8 x 24 7/8 in.)

Salver 1100s Afghanistan Ghaznavid Period 12th Century
Salver, 1100s. Afghanistan, Ghaznavid Period, 12th Century. Brass; diameter: 58 cm (22 13/16 in.)

Deep Plate Hawk Rabbit Foliage 1100s Byzantium
Deep Plate with Hawk, Rabbit, and Foliage, 1100s. Byzantium, 12th century. Sgraffito earthenware; diameter: 3.9 x 24 cm (1 9/16 x 9 7/16 in.)

Deep Plate Hawk Foliage 1100s Byzantium 12th century
Deep Plate with Hawk and Foliage, 1100s. Byzantium, 12th century. Sgraffito earthenware; diameter: 3.9 x 22.3 cm (1 9/16 x 8 3/4 in.)

Deep Plate Decorative Patterns 1100s Byzantium
Deep Plate with Decorative Patterns, 1100s. Byzantium, 12th century. Sgraffito earthenware; diameter: 4.8 x 23.5 cm (1 7/8 x 9 1/4 in.)

Hundred Children Play 1100s 1200s Tradition Su Hanchen
One Hundred Children at Play, 1100s - 1200s. Tradition of Su Hanchen (Chinese, active c. 1101-1125), tradition of Wang Juzhen (Chinese)

Incense Burner Top Shape Lion 1100s China Shaanxi province
Incense Burner Top in the Shape of a Lion, 1100s. China, Shaanxi province, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127). Green-glazed porcelaneous stoneware, Yaozhou ware; overall: 18.1 cm (7 1/8 in.)

12Th Century Trim Castle, On The River Boyne, Co Meath, Ireland

12Th Century High Cross, Devenish Island, Co Fermanagh, Ireland

Albertus Magnus, medieval German scholar and theologian. Digitally colored woodcut

Scorpions sent from Hell
Scorpions ascending in the smoke from Hell to plague mankind. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut of an illustration from a French manuscript of the 1100s

NATI2D-00262
Anasazi / Ancestral Puebloan kivas at Chetro Ketl in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. Digital photograph

PROY2A-00108
King Henry II in his role as traveling judge in medieval England. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

PROY2D-00002
Equestrian statue of King Richard I in front of the Houses of Parliament, London, England. Digital photograph

PMYT3A-00012
Robin Hood and Little John hunting deer in Sherwood Forest. Hand-colored woodcut

Kingdom of Denmark, Faroe Islands. Historic medieval church of Kirkjubour, dedicated to the Virgin Mary & St. Olav, c. 1111

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The 1100s were a time of great cultural and historical significance, as depicted by various artifacts and landmarks from around the world. The Al-Idrisis world map, created in 1154, showcased the extensive knowledge and exploration of the Islamic world during this period. Meanwhile, the Lindisfarne Gospels page exemplified the exquisite craftsmanship and devotion to religious texts prevalent in early 12th-century Britain. In Ethiopia, the Bet Maryam frescoes in Lalibela's St. Mary's Church offered a glimpse into the vibrant artistry of that era. Across Europe, Angevin kings held vast territories in both France and Britain, shaping political landscapes for centuries to come. Religious figures also played a significant role during this time. St Bernard of Clairvaux emerged as an influential theologian and reformer within Christianity. On another front, Frederick I Barbarossa served as Holy Roman Emperor, leaving his mark on medieval Germany. Maps continued to evolve during this period; one such example was the detailed map depicting England and France in 1154. In Maulbronn Monastery located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany – now recognized by UNESCO – visitors can witness firsthand architectural marvels that have stood since these times. Across continents lies Chaco Canyon's Anasazi ruins in New Mexico – remnants of an ancient civilization that thrived during this era. Pueblo Bonito's corner window stands testament to their advanced architectural techniques. Finally, Saladin rose to prominence as Sultan of Egypt and Syria - his military prowess reshaped power dynamics across regions. They were undoubtedly a transformative period marked by artistic achievements like never before seen on Al-Idrisi's map or within Lalibela's church frescoes; political struggles between Angevin kingships; spiritual enlightenment through figures like St Bernard; territorial expansions under Frederick I Barbarossa; cartographic advancements reflected on maps; monastic wonders in Maulbronn; ancient civilizations at Chaco Canyon.