13 Century Collection (#2)

Thoronet Abbey. Pillar openings of the cloister
7125776 Thoronet Abbey. Pillar openings of the cloister; (add.info.: The Thoronet abbey. Pillar openings of the cloister. Cistercian abbey built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century)

Eastern arcade of The Cloister of the Thoronet Abbey
7125766 Eastern arcade of The Cloister of the Thoronet Abbey; (add.info.: Eastern arcade of The Cloister of the Thoronet Abbey)

Garden of the Thoronet Abbey
7125761 Garden of the Thoronet Abbey; (add.info.: Garden of the Thoronet Abbey. Cistercian abbey built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century)

Map showing the Empire of Jengis Khan, or Genghis Khan, at his death, 1227, 1936
7125150 Map showing the Empire of Jengis Khan, or Genghis Khan, at his death, 1227, 1936; (add.info.: Map showing the Empire of Jengis Khan, or Genghis Khan, at his death, 1227)

holy chassis XII-13th century (wood, ivory and champleved enamels on golden copper)
7110419 holy chassis XII-13th century (wood, ivory and champleved enamels on golden copper); Cathedral of St. Etienne, Sens, France; (add.info.: holy chassis XII-XIII wood)

holy chassis XII-13th century (wood, ivory and champleved enamels on golden copper)
7110414 holy chassis XII-13th century (wood, ivory and champleved enamels on golden copper); Cathedral of St. Etienne, Sens, France; (add.info.: holy chassis XII-XIII wood)

The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072633 The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024

The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072631 The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024

Timoleague Abbey, County Cork, Ireland, founded in 1240 (photo)
6436166 Timoleague Abbey, County Cork, Ireland, founded in 1240 (photo); (add.info.: The Franciscan Friary was founded in 1240.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

The Annunciation
5669493 The Annunciation; (add.info.: 13th century Armenian Orthodox manuscript Illustration depicting the Annunciation 1294.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Children's Crusade of 1212 AD
6317661 The Children's Crusade of 1212 AD.; (add.info.: After a 19th century engraving by an anonymous artist.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

Thoronet Abbey. Pillar openings of the cloister
7125781 Thoronet Abbey. Pillar openings of the cloister; (add.info.: The Thoronet abbey. Pillar openings of the cloister. Cistercian abbey built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century)

Thoronet Abbey. Arcades of the cloister
7125779 Thoronet Abbey. Arcades of the cloister; (add.info.: The Thoronet abbey. Arcades of the cloister. Cistercian abbey built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century)

Courtyard and trees of the Thoronet Abbey
7125796 Courtyard and trees of the Thoronet Abbey; (add.info.: Courtyard and trees of the Thoronet Abbey. Abbey church Cistercian abbey built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century)

The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072636 The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024

The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072634 The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024

Detail of the facade of Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072632 Detail of the facade of Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024

The arrow of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072629 The arrow of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024

MS 2200 f.59 Music, from a collection of scientific, philosophical and poetic writings, French, 13th century
BEN85049 MS 2200 f.59 Music, from a collection of scientific, philosophical and poetic writings, French, 13th century; Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve, Paris, France; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

The Grand Canal (litho)
8661050 The Grand Canal (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grand Canal)

Entry of the Turks into Baghdad, 1534 AD (litho)
8660922 Entry of the Turks into Baghdad, 1534 AD (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entry of the Turks into Baghdad, 1534 AD)

Arab caravan on the march (colour litho)
8663510 Arab caravan on the march (colour litho) by Al-Wasiti, Yahya ibn Mahmud (13th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arab caravan on the march. From the Maqamat of Al-Hariri, 1237)

The Last Judgment of Jesus Christ (colour litho)
8626258 The Last Judgment of Jesus Christ (colour litho) by Italian School, (14th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Judgment of Jesus Christ)

Guildhall, London: The Home of the City Archives (b/w photo)
8623098 Guildhall, London: The Home of the City Archives (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Home of the City Archives)

If there had been a floord at Runnymede when King John was about to sign Magna Carta (engraving)
8672620 If there had been a floord at Runnymede when King John was about to sign Magna Carta (engraving) by Downey, Thomas Edward (1852-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

English Period Costumes: A Lady, Thirteenth Century (colour litho)
8668183 English Period Costumes: A Lady, Thirteenth Century (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lady, Thirteenth Century)

David surrounds his musicians. Illustration taken from the "Bible of Citeaux" by Etienne Harding (died 1134)
JEB4962334 David surrounds his musicians. Illustration taken from the "Bible of Citeaux" by Etienne Harding (died 1134)

13th century boat with gunman and combat stern. 19th century colour engraving
NWI4963650 13th century boat with gunman and combat stern. 19th century colour engraving.; (add.info.: 13th century boat with gunman and combat stern)

Portrait of St. Albert the Great (1200-1280) in the Cathedral of St. Peter of Regensburg, Germany, 1260-1263
ELD4900926 Portrait of St. Albert the Great (1200-1280) in the Cathedral of St. Peter of Regensburg, Germany, 1260-1263. 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Thomas Becket and his escort in France came to ask the hand of Margaret of France for Henry the Younger
ELD4897160 Thomas Becket and his escort in France came to ask the hand of Margaret of France for Henry the Younger, son of King Henry II of England

Symbolic representation of the Universe. Detail of the Tiger. Romanesque mosaic of the four rivers, 12th century
JEB4853899 Symbolic representation of the Universe. Detail of the Tiger. Romanesque mosaic of the four rivers, 12th century, pavement of the altar of the chapel of Saint Nicholas

Symbolic representation of the Universe. Detail of the Euphrates. Romanesque mosaic of the four rivers, 12th century
JEB4853870 Symbolic representation of the Universe. Detail of the Euphrates. Romanesque mosaic of the four rivers, 12th century, pavement of the altar of the chapel of Saint Nicholas

Cloister, Monreale Cathedral or Cathedral of Santa Maria Nuova, Monreale, Sicily, Italy, Europe
IMB4860841 Cloister, Monreale Cathedral or Cathedral of Santa Maria Nuova, Monreale, Sicily, Italy, Europe; (add.info.: Cloister, Monreale Cathedral or Cathedral of Santa Maria Nuova, Monreale)

Gothic architecture. Life of Our Lord (detail): The Virgin and Child. 1140. Stained glass of the Royal Portal
JEB4845289 Gothic architecture. Life of Our Lord (detail): The Virgin and Child. 1140. Stained glass of the Royal Portal. Cathedrale de Chartres.; (add.info.: Gothic architecture)

Basse-Alsace (Woman of the bourgeoisie and man of the lower classes in the 12th century, Lower Alsace, France)
ELD4847998 Basse-Alsace (Woman of the bourgeoisie and man of the lower classes in the 12th century, Lower Alsace, France)

Representation of William of Tyre (1130-1184) preaching for a new crusade to King Philip Augustus
ELD4846685 Representation of William of Tyre (1130-1184) preaching for a new crusade to King Philip Augustus and King Henry II of England during the Treaty of Gisors on 28/06/1180

Saint Bernard of Clairvaux prepped the second crusade in 1146, 19th century (engraving)
PCT4262497 Saint Bernard of Clairvaux prepped the second crusade in 1146, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Saint Bernard of Clairvaux (San Bernardo di Chiaravalle) (1090-1153)

Origin of the expression "make strike", the people who have been united since the 12th century on the Place
ELD4949839 Origin of the expression "make strike", the people who have been united since the 12th century on the Place de la Greve in Paris

Romanesque art: marquee detail depicting monsters wings - Main facade of the church Notre Dame (Notre-Dame)
JEB4942787 Romanesque art: marquee detail depicting monsters wings - Main facade of the church Notre Dame (Notre-Dame) of Surgeres (17700)

Romanesque art: marquee detail depicting monsters wings - Main facade of the church Notre Dame (Notre-Dame)
JEB4942716 Romanesque art: marquee detail depicting monsters wings - Main facade of the church Notre Dame (Notre-Dame) of Surgeres (17700)

Romanesque art: marquee detail depicting monsters wings - Main facade of the church Notre Dame (Notre-Dame)
JEB4942709 Romanesque art: marquee detail depicting monsters wings - Main facade of the church Notre Dame (Notre-Dame) of Surgeres (17700)

Romanesque art: view of the facade of the church of Notre Dame de Surgeres (17700), Charente-Maritime
JEB4942576 Romanesque art: view of the facade of the church of Notre Dame de Surgeres (17700), Charente-Maritime; (add.info.: Romanesque art)

Middle Ages: representation of Pope Innocenzo III (Innocentius) (1198-1216)
NWI4940547 Middle Ages: representation of Pope Innocenzo III (Innocentius) (1198-1216).; (add.info.: Middle Ages: representation of Pope Innocenzo III (Innocentius) (1198-1216)

A dog tied by the neck to the tail of another animal - Mosaic of the choir built at the instigation of the eveque Guy
JEB4940067 A dog tied by the neck to the tail of another animal - Mosaic of the choir built at the instigation of the eveque Guy de Lons (died 1141)

Portrait of Saint Bonaventure (Giovanni da Fidanza or Bonaventure de Bagnorea, circa 1220-1274), theologian
NWI4940408 Portrait of Saint Bonaventure (Giovanni da Fidanza or Bonaventure de Bagnorea, circa 1220-1274), theologian, doctor of the Church (Seraphic Doctor)

Portrait of Albert the Great (Albert Magnus 1206-1280), Dominican brother and German theologian. Colour engraving
NWI4940342 Portrait of Albert the Great (Albert Magnus 1206-1280), Dominican brother and German theologian. Colour engraving.; (add.info.: Portrait of Albert the Great (Albert Magnus 1206-1280)

Vals Ariege Semi-rock church, dedicated to Saint Mary Fresco: general view of the painted ceiling - 12th century
JEB4945530 Vals Ariege Semi-rock church, dedicated to Saint Mary Fresco: general view of the painted ceiling - 12th century; (add.info.: Vals Ariege Semi-rock church)

Vals. Ariege 09500 - Semi-Rock Church, dedicated to Saint Mary Fresco: Bath of the Child Jesus - 12th century
JEB4945458 Vals. Ariege 09500 - Semi-Rock Church, dedicated to Saint Mary Fresco: Bath of the Child Jesus - 12th century; (add.info.: Vals)

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Step back in time to the 13th century, a period of great historical significance. Explore the world through the intricate details of the Hereford mappa mundi, a fascinating world map that offers glimpses into ancient civilizations and distant lands. In this era, royalty reigned supreme, as depicted by the regal Portrait of Queen Isabelle of France. As Queen consort to King Edward I, she played an influential role in shaping England's history. Witness epic military campaigns led by Byzantine Emperor Leon VI "The Wise" against the Bulgarians. This captivating miniature from "Synopsis historiarum" transports us to a time when empires clashed and borders were redrawn. Experience life among nobility with Otto IV, Margrave of Brandenburg and his wife Hedwig of Holstein. Their vibrant lithograph showcases their opulent lifestyle and gives us a glimpse into aristocratic society during this period. Journey to Westminster Abbey in London, where history comes alive within its hallowed walls. Step inside this magnificent church through black-and-white photographs that capture its grandeur and architectural splendor. Marvel at statues honoring eminent figures buried within Westminster Abbey's sacred grounds. Poets Corner pays tribute to literary giants who left an indelible mark on English literature for generations to come. Immerse yourself further into Westminster Abbey's beauty as you explore its interior spaces - from the nave looking east to the tranquil North Transept. These images transport us back in time, allowing us to witness firsthand the spiritual sanctuary that has stood strong for centuries. The 13th century was an era filled with remarkable artistry, political intrigue, and religious devotion - all encapsulated within these captivating visuals. Join us on this journey through time as we uncover stories woven into each image from this extraordinary period in history.