1100s Collection (page 2)

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

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

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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

Cover; Unknown; 1100s; Oak boards covered with red silk, fitted with hammered and engraved silver and copper; Closed: 26.7 x 18.9 cm (10 1/2 x 7 7/16 in.)

Monastery at Castrojeriz, artwork C017 / 7252
Monastery at Castrojeriz. Cutaway artwork showing external and internal details and stained glass windows of the San Anton (Saint Anthony) monastery in Castrojeriz, Burgos province, Spain

Bloodletting, 12th century artwork
Bloodletting, coloured historical artwork. This woodcut is from the medical poem Regimen Sanitatis Salernitanum (the Salernitan Rule of Health)

Arabic science timeline. The Golden Age of Arabic Science occurred in the period from the 8th century to the 12th century

Bas-relief depicting a narrative scene. This carving is at Angkor Wat, a 12th century temple in Cambodia. The temple was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu

Snake healers, 12th century
Snake healers. 12th-century manuscript page showing a scene described as depicting snake healers (snakes seen rising from the jar). The text above and below the artwork is in an Arabic script

Jesus the healer, 12th century
Jesus the healer. 12th-century mosaic of Jesus Christ (centre, with halo) laying his hands on a woman (right) to heal her, while a group looks on at left

Maimonides, Jewish philosopher
Maimonides statue. Moshes Ben Maimon (Maimonides, 1135-1204), born in Cordoba, was a Jewish rabbi and philosopher. He wrote the Mishneh Torah (1180), the first systematic code of all Jewish law

Al-Ghafiqi, Islamic physician
Al-Ghafiqi statue. Al-Ghafiqi (Muhammad Ibn Qassoum Ibn Aslam Al-Ghafiqi) was a 12th-century Islamic physician who lived and worked in Cordoba, then under Islamic rule, now in modern-day Spain

Averroes, Islamic physician
Averroes statue. Averroes (1126-1198), an Islamic physician and philosopher, was born in the city of Cordoba, Spain. His full Arabic name is Abu al-Walid Muhammad Ibn Ahmad Ibn Rushd

Leonardo Fibonacci, Italian mathematician
Leonardo Fibonacci statue. The Italian mathematician Leonardo Fibonacci (c.1170-c.1250) travelled widely throughout the Mediterranean world and studied under leading Arab mathematicians

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Richard Is farewell to the Holy Land after the Third Crusade, 1192. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Anglo-Saxon King Edgar, the Aetheling. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a bas-relief

Pueblo Bonito wall and former window, Chaco Canyon NM
Ruins of Pueblo Bonito, an Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan site in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. Digital photograph

Pueblo Bonito window, Chaco Canyon NM
Second-story window at Pueblo Bonito, an Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan site in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. Digital photograph

Pueblo Bonito windows, Chaco Canyon NM
Second-story windows at Pueblo Bonito, an Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan site in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. Digital photograph

Pueblo Bonito wall and vigas, Chaco Canyon NM
Masonry walls with remains of vigas at Pueblo Bonito, an Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan site in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. Digital photograph

Pueblo Bonito walls and windows, Chaco Canyon NM
Ruins of Pueblo Bonito, an Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan site in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. Digital photograph

Pueblo Bonito doorway, Chaco Canyon NM
Doorway inside Pueblo Bonito, an Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan site in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. Digital photograph

Pueblo Bonito doorways, Chaco Canyon NM
Doorways inside Pueblo Bonito, an Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan site in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. Digital photograph

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Anasazi / Ancestral Puebloan ruins of Chetro Ketl village and central kiva in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. Digital photograph

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Saladin, commander of Muslim forces against the Crusaders. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Gustave Dore

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Saladin, commander of Muslim forces which defeated the Third Crusade. Hand-colored woodcut

Europe at the time of the Crusades
Map of Europe during the Crusades, 1000 to 1200 AD. Printed color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Norman barons waylaying travelers in England in the late Middle Ages. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Shobak Castle, 12th century Crusader castle, Jordan, Middle East

Tiling round shuttered window, Shrine of Hazrat Ali, founded in the 12th century, Mazar-I-Sharif, Afghanistan, Asia

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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.