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12th Century Collection (page 4)

Step back in time to the 12th century, a period of great cultural and historical significance

Background image12th Century Collection: [RAYY, Tower of Toghrul, 1139. ], 1840s-60s. Creator: Possibly by Luigi Pesce

[RAYY, Tower of Toghrul, 1139. ], 1840s-60s. Creator: Possibly by Luigi Pesce
[RAYY, Tower of Toghrul, 1139.], 1840s-60s

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8973106

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8973103

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8619660

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8973105

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8973104

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8619787

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8619662

Background image12th Century Collection: Saladin's arrival in Jerusalem

Saladin's arrival in Jerusalem
3788691 Saladin's arrival in Jerusalem; (add.info.: Saladin's arrival in Jerusalem in 1187 (German: Einzug Saladin's in Jerusalem).?al?? al-D?n Y?suf ibn Ayy

Background image12th Century Collection: Arab life during the Abbasidian times

Arab life during the Abbasidian times
3779001 Arab life during the Abbasidian times -; (add.info.: Arab life during the Abbasidian times - miniatures from the Maqamat of al-Hariri)

Background image12th Century Collection: Farmers at Work, Northern Song Dynasty, 960-1279 (wall painting)

Farmers at Work, Northern Song Dynasty, 960-1279 (wall painting)
NIC110112 Farmers at Work, Northern Song Dynasty, 960-1279 (wall painting); Mogao Caves, Dunhuang, Gansu Province, NW China.

Background image12th Century Collection: Meppershall Chapel, 1915. Creator: Frederick Landseer Maur Griggs

Meppershall Chapel, 1915. Creator: Frederick Landseer Maur Griggs
Meppershall Chapel, 1915.

Background image12th Century Collection: Virgin and Child with Saints Francis, Andrew, Paul, Peter, Stephen, and Louis of Toulouse

Virgin and Child with Saints Francis, Andrew, Paul, Peter, Stephen, and Louis of Toulouse, c. 1317-21. Six Christian saints occupy arched panels on both sides of the Virgin Mary and infant Jesus

Background image12th Century Collection: Lübeck: porch of the Cathedral, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Lübeck: porch of the Cathedral, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Lubeck: porch of the Cathedral, 1864. '...we turn to the Cathedral, a lofty building of red brick, and enter by the noble porch depicted in our Engraving

Background image12th Century Collection: Do You Know: Who decreed the of a yard? (colour litho)

Do You Know: Who decreed the of a yard? (colour litho)
8668104 Do You Know: Who decreed the of a yard? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Who decreed the of a yard)

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8625816

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8625811

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8625809

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8625796

Background image12th Century Collection: Historic Bedsteads (engraving)

Historic Bedsteads (engraving)
8627617 Historic Bedsteads (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Historic Bedsteads)

Background image12th Century Collection: Leopold V of Austria presenting the monks of Heiligenkreuz Abbey with a relic of the True Cross

Leopold V of Austria presenting the monks of Heiligenkreuz Abbey with a relic of the True Cross, 1188 (engraving)
8625853 Leopold V of Austria presenting the monks of Heiligenkreuz Abbey with a relic of the True Cross, 1188 (engraving) by Geiger

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8626106

Background image12th Century Collection: Henry the Lion, Duke of Bavaria and Saxony

Henry the Lion, Duke of Bavaria and Saxony
7278136 Henry the Lion, Duke of Bavaria and Saxony; Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry the Lion, Duke of Bavaria and Saxony)

Background image12th Century Collection: Meeting between Frederic Barberossa (Federico Barbarossa) and Pope Alexander III (Alexander)

Meeting between Frederic Barberossa (Federico Barbarossa) and Pope Alexander III (Alexander)
AIS5336026 Meeting between Frederic Barberossa (Federico Barbarossa) and Pope Alexander III (Alexander, Alessandro III) (1105-1181) at the Doge's Palace in Venice in 1177

Background image12th Century Collection: Gothic art: view of the choir of the Cathedrale Saint Caprais, 12th century Agen, Lot et Garonne

Gothic art: view of the choir of the Cathedrale Saint Caprais, 12th century Agen, Lot et Garonne
JEB4931878 Gothic art: view of the choir of the Cathedrale Saint Caprais, 12th century Agen, Lot et Garonne; (add.info.: Gothic art: view of the choir of the Cathedrale Saint Caprais)

Background image12th Century Collection: Romanesque Art: Episode of the Life of Christ: ' The Devil' Fresco of the 12th century

Romanesque Art: Episode of the Life of Christ: " The Devil" Fresco of the 12th century
JEB4931224 Romanesque Art: Episode of the Life of Christ: " The Devil" Fresco of the 12th century. Church of Saint Quitterie

Background image12th Century Collection: Romanesque Art: Episode of the Life of Christ: 'The Tomb' A Sleeping Guard. 12th century fresco

Romanesque Art: Episode of the Life of Christ: "The Tomb" A Sleeping Guard. 12th century fresco
JEB4931106 Romanesque Art: Episode of the Life of Christ: "The Tomb" A Sleeping Guard. 12th century fresco. Church of Saint Quitterie

Background image12th Century Collection: Beatus of Cardena, Saint John under the symbol of the eagle and two winged figures

Beatus of Cardena, Saint John under the symbol of the eagle and two winged figures, 12th century (manuscript)
7294919 Beatus of Cardena, Saint John under the symbol of the eagle and two winged figures, 12th century (manuscript); Museu d'Arte, Girona, Spain; (add.info.: Beatus of Cardena)

Background image12th Century Collection: The church of San Giusto, Lucca, 12th century

The church of San Giusto, Lucca, 12th century
7264879 The church of San Giusto, Lucca, 12th century; Lucca, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: The 12th century church of San Giusto in the square of the same name)

Background image12th Century Collection: Statue depicting Shiva and Parvati

Statue depicting Shiva and Parvati
5305189 Statue depicting Shiva and Parvati.; (add.info.: Statue depicting Shiva and Parvati. Shiva is known as the God of Creation, Destruction, Regeneration, Meditation, Arts, Yoga and Moksha)

Background image12th Century Collection: Alfonso II (1185-1223) king of Asturias, 1463 (miniature)

Alfonso II (1185-1223) king of Asturias, 1463 (miniature)
AIS5332845 Alfonso II (1185-1223) king of Asturias, 1463 (miniature); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Genealogia de los Reyes de Espana. 1463 Madrid)

Background image12th Century Collection: Afonso I of Portugal (1109-1185), 1463 (miniature)

Afonso I of Portugal (1109-1185), 1463 (miniature)
AIS5332834 Afonso I of Portugal (1109-1185), 1463 (miniature); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Genealogia de los Reyes de Espana. 1463 Madrid)

Background image12th Century Collection: Cathedral. Interior. The chapel Capella de la Mare de Deu del Claustre. The altar. A statue

Cathedral. Interior. The chapel Capella de la Mare de Deu del Claustre. The altar. A statue
6269270 Cathedral. Interior. The chapel Capella de la Mare de Deu del Claustre. The altar. A statue. Madonna with Child (Imatge de la mare de Deu del Claustre). Romanesque

Background image12th Century Collection: French men's costumes of the late 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)

French men's costumes of the late 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912640 French men's costumes of the late 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: French men's costumes of the late 15th century)

Background image12th Century Collection: Italian male costumes of the late 15th century, 19th century (etching)

Italian male costumes of the late 15th century, 19th century (etching)
5912637 Italian male costumes of the late 15th century, 19th century (etching); (add.info.: Soldier in armour A and soldier in Eisenhut or kettle hat C from an oil painting)

Background image12th Century Collection: Figure of St. George slaying a dragon from the Dijon Altarpiece, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Figure of St. George slaying a dragon from the Dijon Altarpiece, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912625 Figure of St. George slaying a dragon from the Dijon Altarpiece, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Figure of St. George slaying a dragon)

Background image12th Century Collection: Costumes of 14th century German knights, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Costumes of 14th century German knights, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912619 Costumes of 14th century German knights, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Ulrich V von Landschaden von Steinach (left) died 1369, from his grave effigy in Neckarsteinach church

Background image12th Century Collection: Gunther XXI von Schwarzburg, King of Germany, 1304-1349, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Gunther XXI von Schwarzburg, King of Germany, 1304-1349, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912613 Gunther XXI von Schwarzburg, King of Germany, 1304-1349, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Gunther XXI von Schwarzburg, King of Germany, Roemischer Koenig, 1304-1349)

Background image12th Century Collection: Grave effigy of Berthold VI von Henneberg, died 1330, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Grave effigy of Berthold VI von Henneberg, died 1330, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912607 Grave effigy of Berthold VI von Henneberg, died 1330, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Grave effigy of Berthold VI von Henneberg, Prior of the Order of Saint John or Johanniter-Ordens)

Background image12th Century Collection: Wilhelm I, Margrave of Baden, died 1473, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Wilhelm I, Margrave of Baden, died 1473, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912600 Wilhelm I, Margrave of Baden, died 1473, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Wilhelm I, Margrave of Baden, died 1473. Wilhelm I Markgraf von Baden, died 1473)

Background image12th Century Collection: Costumes of the 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Costumes of the 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912593 Costumes of the 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Costumes of the 13th century. A prince and two knights swearing allegiance to a king, the investiture of a knight)

Background image12th Century Collection: Costumes and sword of 13th century knights, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Costumes and sword of 13th century knights, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912589 Costumes and sword of 13th century knights, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Costumes and sword of 13th century knights)

Background image12th Century Collection: Costume of Konrad von Thuringen, died 1241, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Costume of Konrad von Thuringen, died 1241, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912587 Costume of Konrad von Thuringen, died 1241, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Costume of Konrad von Thuringen, Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights, died 1241)

Background image12th Century Collection: Costumes from the early 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Costumes from the early 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912584 Costumes from the early 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Costumes from the early 13th century. From a manuscript of Thomasin von Zirclaere's Der Walsche Gast)

Background image12th Century Collection: Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor, Cunigunde, bishop, 12th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor, Cunigunde, bishop, 12th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912576 Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor, Cunigunde, bishop, 12th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor, and empress Saint Cunigunde of Luxembourg, bishop)

Background image12th Century Collection: Barbarossa meeting with his son Frederick after the battle near Iconium, Frederick I

Barbarossa meeting with his son Frederick after the battle near Iconium, Frederick I
UIG5414149 Barbarossa meeting with his son Frederick after the battle near Iconium, Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor also known as Barbarossa, around 1122 - 1190, historical engraving, 1883; UIG

Background image12th Century Collection: Miniature representing Pope Gregory IX, born Ugolino di Conti (1145-1241)

Miniature representing Pope Gregory IX, born Ugolino di Conti (1145-1241)
BEN5472507 Miniature representing Pope Gregory IX, born Ugolino di Conti (1145-1241). Manuscript page Gregorius PP IX Decretalium libri Quinque, Cum Glosis, Book III

Background image12th Century Collection: Tomb plate of the Queen of Neustria Fredegonde (circa 545-597). 12th century mosaic

Tomb plate of the Queen of Neustria Fredegonde (circa 545-597). 12th century mosaic
BEN5481323 Tomb plate of the Queen of Neustria Fredegonde (circa 545-597). 12th century mosaic. Basilica of Saint Denis in Saint-Denis in Seine Saint Denis




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Step back in time to the 12th century, a period of great cultural and historical significance. Explore the world through Al-Idrisi's remarkable map from 1154, which showcases an intricate understanding of geography for its time. Witness the birth of medical ethics with Hippocrates' code of conduct, symbolized by a cross-shaped manuscript from Byzantine manuscripts. As dawn breaks over Siem Reap, Cambodia, marvel at the majestic Angkor Wat temple complex standing tall against the vibrant sky. Turn your attention to the Lindisfarne Gospels page and immerse yourself in exquisite medieval artistry that tells stories of faith and devotion. Behold a breathtaking mosaic depicting the Virgin Mary and Child at Aya Sofya, a testament to Byzantine craftsmanship and religious reverence. Delve into history with St Dunstan's colored engraving, capturing an influential figure who shaped Canterbury as Archbishop. Gaze upon "The Virgin of Vladimir, " an iconic Russian painting originating from Constantinople in 1131; it exudes spiritual beauty that transcends time. Trace the Angevin kings' vast holdings across France and Britain—a reminder of their power during this era. Journey to Cardiff Castle nestled within Bute Park in Wales—its walls whisper tales of knights and noble heritage. In Scotland's St Andrews Cathedral, stand atop St Rules Tower for panoramic views encompassing both St Andrews Castle and West Sands beach—an awe-inspiring sight indeed. Discover Norman architecture at Cardiff Castle's Keep—a formidable structure that has stood strong throughout centuries past. And finally, lose yourself amidst nature's splendor as you wander through Eltz Castle during autumn in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany—an enchanting escape into medieval charm. The 12th century beckons us with its rich tapestry woven by diverse cultures across continents—a captivating era where art flourished alongside scientific advancements while kingdoms rose and fell. Step into this extraordinary epoch where history comes alive, and let its wonders transport you to a time long gone.