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13 Century Collection (#7)

Step back in time to the 13th century, a period of great historical significance

Background image13 Century Collection: Portolan Map of the Mediterranean and connecting seas

Portolan Map of the Mediterranean and connecting seas
3507730 Portolan Map of the Mediterranean and connecting seas; (add.info.: Portolan Map of the Mediterranean and connecting seas)

Background image13 Century Collection: Characters of the old testament (low relief)

Characters of the old testament (low relief)
8617828 Characters of the old testament (low relief); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Characters of the old testament)

Background image13 Century Collection: Characters of the old testament (low relief)

Characters of the old testament (low relief)
8617822 Characters of the old testament (low relief); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Characters of the old testament)

Background image13 Century Collection: Kubilai Khan giving to Nicolo and Marco Polo the safe-conduct to Peking, 15th century (illumination)

Kubilai Khan giving to Nicolo and Marco Polo the safe-conduct to Peking, 15th century (illumination)
1754103 Kubilai Khan giving to Nicolo and Marco Polo the safe-conduct to Peking, 15th century (illumination); (add.info.: Kubilai Khan giving to Nicolo)

Background image13 Century Collection: The unrolling of the Clouds:The world as known at the end of the 13th century, 1754 (illustration)

The unrolling of the Clouds:The world as known at the end of the 13th century, 1754 (illustration)
1578424 The unrolling of the Clouds:The world as known at the end of the 13th century, 1754 (illustration); (add.info.: The unrolling of the Clouds)

Background image13 Century Collection: Line drawing of a mural painter painting

Line drawing of a mural painter painting
1578319 Line drawing of a mural painter painting; (add.info.: Line drawing of a mural painter painting. He is sat painting a woman holding flowers, symbolising May in the Mediaeval calendar)

Background image13 Century Collection: Mediaeval line drawing of death with a bow and scythe

Mediaeval line drawing of death with a bow and scythe
1578294 Mediaeval line drawing of death with a bow and scythe; (add.info.: Mediaeval line drawing of death with a bow and scythe. Dated 13th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background image13 Century Collection: Bourges Cathedral Floor Plan

Bourges Cathedral Floor Plan
1578267 Bourges Cathedral Floor Plan; (add.info.: Bourges Cathedral Floor Plan. Bourges Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral, dedicated to Saint Stephen, located in Bourges, France)

Background image13 Century Collection: Wheeled siege towers and bridges of type used by Frederick II of Germany

Wheeled siege towers and bridges of type used by Frederick II of Germany, Holy Roman Emperor for successful siege of
533199 Wheeled siege towers and bridges of type used by Frederick II of Germany, Holy Roman Emperor for successful siege of Jerusalem (1229) ending 6th Crusade and 10 years truce

Background image13 Century Collection: Chartres Cathedral: The Good Samaritan window, where God warned Adam

Chartres Cathedral: The Good Samaritan window, where God warned Adam and Eve not to eat the fruit of the tree of
542680 Chartres Cathedral: The Good Samaritan window, where God warned Adam and Eve not to eat the fruit of the tree of knowledge. 13th century (stained glass); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background image13 Century Collection: Louis IX of France of France administering justice (engraving)

Louis IX of France of France administering justice (engraving)
8677150 Louis IX of France of France administering justice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image13 Century Collection: Rudolf I of Habsburg, King of Germany (engraving)

Rudolf I of Habsburg, King of Germany (engraving)
8672985 Rudolf I of Habsburg, King of Germany (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rudolf I of Habsburg (1218-1291), King of Germany

Background image13 Century Collection: Pulpit in Siena Cathedral, with Renaissance Stair (b/w photo)

Pulpit in Siena Cathedral, with Renaissance Stair (b/w photo)
8648300 Pulpit in Siena Cathedral, with Renaissance Stair (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pulpit in Siena Cathedral, with Renaissance Stair)

Background image13 Century Collection: Initials from a medieval illuminated manuscript (colour litho)

Initials from a medieval illuminated manuscript (colour litho)
8626257 Initials from a medieval illuminated manuscript (colour litho) by Italian School, (13th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Initials from a medieval illuminated manuscript)

Background image13 Century Collection: Neidhart von Reuental, 13th Century German Minnesanger (colour litho)

Neidhart von Reuental, 13th Century German Minnesanger (colour litho)
8626211 Neidhart von Reuental, 13th Century German Minnesanger (colour litho) by German School, (14th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Neidhart von Reuental)

Background image13 Century Collection: IXth and XIIIth centuries women's headdresses (litho)

IXth and XIIIth centuries women's headdresses (litho)
8677406 IXth and XIIIth centuries women's headdresses (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: IXth and XIIIth centuries women's headdresses)

Background image13 Century Collection: Coastwise: Ferry Pier, Hull (b/w photo)

Coastwise: Ferry Pier, Hull (b/w photo)
8671400 Coastwise: Ferry Pier, Hull (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ferry Pier, Hull)

Background image13 Century Collection: Siege of Chateau Gaillard, Normandy (engraving)

Siege of Chateau Gaillard, Normandy (engraving)
8663791 Siege of Chateau Gaillard, Normandy (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Chateau Gaillard, Normandy, 1203-1204)

Background image13 Century Collection: Portrait of Constantine I Asen Tech, Tsar of Bulgaria from 1257 to his death in 1277

Portrait of Constantine I Asen Tech, Tsar of Bulgaria from 1257 to his death in 1277, Boyana Church, Sofia, Bulgaria
AIS5361015 Portrait of Constantine I Asen Tech, Tsar of Bulgaria from 1257 to his death in 1277, Boyana Church, Sofia, Bulgaria, 13th century (fresco); Boyana Church, Sofia, Bulgaria; © Iberfoto

Background image13 Century Collection: LOUIS IX, Saint Louis, of France (1214-1270). King of France (1226-1270)

LOUIS IX, Saint Louis, of France (1214-1270). King of France (1226-1270). Saint Louis in Palestine in the course of
AIS5393357 LOUIS IX, Saint Louis, of France (1214-1270). King of France (1226-1270). Saint Louis in Palestine in the course of the Seventh Crusade (1250-1254)

Background image13 Century Collection: Combat d'Abraham contre les quatre rois Amraphel (roi de Shinear), Arioch (roi d'Ellasar)

Combat d'Abraham contre les quatre rois Amraphel (roi de Shinear), Arioch (roi d'Ellasar)
AIS5335292 Combat d'Abraham contre les quatre rois Amraphel (roi de Shinear), Arioch (roi d'Ellasar), Chodorlahomor (roi d'Elam) et Thadal (roi de Goim)

Background image13 Century Collection: The Eagle constellation, 13th century (Miniature)

The Eagle constellation, 13th century (Miniature)
7293217 The Eagle constellation, 13th century (Miniature); Bibliotheque de L'Arsenal, Paris, France; (add.info.: Paranormal. The Eagle)

Background image13 Century Collection: Thoronet Abbey. The Abbey church

Thoronet Abbey. The Abbey church
7125789 Thoronet Abbey. The Abbey church; (add.info.: The Thoronet abbey. The Abbey church. Bell tower, apse and cemetery. Cistercian abbey built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century)

Background image13 Century Collection: Thoronet Abbey. Ruins in front of the lay brother's building

Thoronet Abbey. Ruins in front of the lay brother's building
7125797 Thoronet Abbey. Ruins in front of the lay brother's building; (add.info.: The Thoronet abbey. Ruins in front of the lay brother's building)

Background image13 Century Collection: The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)

The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072635 The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024

Background image13 Century Collection: Octagonal Lacquer Box and Cover, 1279-1368 (inlaid Mother-Of-Pearl )

Octagonal Lacquer Box and Cover, 1279-1368 (inlaid Mother-Of-Pearl )
7210714 Octagonal Lacquer Box and Cover, 1279-1368 (inlaid Mother-Of-Pearl ); 36.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Yuan Dynasty); Photo © Christie's Images

Background image13 Century Collection: David and Bathsheba (sculpture)

David and Bathsheba (sculpture)
8617832 David and Bathsheba (sculpture); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Statues of the northern arm Porshe of the transept. David and Bathsheba)

Background image13 Century Collection: Characters of the old testament (low relief)

Characters of the old testament (low relief)
8617831 Characters of the old testament (low relief); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Characters of the old testament)

Background image13 Century Collection: The redemption of captives by Saint Peter Nolasco, 1599 (sculpture on wood)

The redemption of captives by Saint Peter Nolasco, 1599 (sculpture on wood)
AIS5332866 The redemption of captives by Saint Peter Nolasco, 1599 (sculpture on wood); (add.info.: Pierre Nolasque paye la rancon pour liberer les captifs des berberes d'Afrique du nord - PETER)

Background image13 Century Collection: The bright comet of July 1299

The bright comet of July 1299
5310233 The bright comet of July 1299; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting the bright comet of July 1299. Dated 15th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background image13 Century Collection: 13th century. Armenian Evangelical manuscript. The Evangelist St Mark

13th century. Armenian Evangelical manuscript. The Evangelist St Mark
5306165 13th century. Armenian Evangelical manuscript. The Evangelist St Mark; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background image13 Century Collection: 13th century. Armenian Evangelical manuscript. The Evangelist St Matthew

13th century. Armenian Evangelical manuscript. The Evangelist St Matthew
5306203 13th century. Armenian Evangelical manuscript. The Evangelist St Matthew; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background image13 Century Collection: 13th century. Armenian Evangelical manuscript. The Evangelist St Matthew

13th century. Armenian Evangelical manuscript. The Evangelist St Matthew
5306201 13th century. Armenian Evangelical manuscript. The Evangelist St Matthew; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background image13 Century Collection: Grave site of an Icelandic man and his horse

Grave site of an Icelandic man and his horse
5304933 Grave site of an Icelandic man and his horse.; (add.info.: Grave site of an Icelandic man and his horse. Horses would usually be sent into the afterlife with their owner)

Background image13 Century Collection: Grave site of an Icelandic man and his horse

Grave site of an Icelandic man and his horse
5304931 Grave site of an Icelandic man and his horse.; (add.info.: Grave site of an Icelandic man and his horse. Horses would usually be sent into the afterlife with their owner)

Background image13 Century Collection: Grave site of an Icelandic man and his horse

Grave site of an Icelandic man and his horse
5304926 Grave site of an Icelandic man and his horse.; (add.info.: Grave site of an Icelandic man and his horse. Horses would usually be sent into the afterlife with their owner)

Background image13 Century Collection: Romanesque beehive shaped Church Bell

Romanesque beehive shaped Church Bell
5304719 Romanesque beehive shaped Church Bell.; (add.info.: Romanesque "beehive" shaped Church bell, from the church at Hals, in North Iceland; 1200 AD)

Background image13 Century Collection: Hierarchy of society in the Middle Ages (colour litho)

Hierarchy of society in the Middle Ages (colour litho)
8672907 Hierarchy of society in the Middle Ages (colour litho) by German School, (13th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hierarchy of society in the Middle Ages)

Background image13 Century Collection: Flesh Detail of the eagle-shaped desk. Sculpture by Guido Bigarelli called Guido da Como (1238-1257)

Flesh Detail of the eagle-shaped desk. Sculpture by Guido Bigarelli called Guido da Como (1238-1257)
BEN5473601 Flesh Detail of the eagle-shaped desk. Sculpture by Guido Bigarelli called Guido da Como (1238-1257). Pistoia, Church of San Bartolomeo

Background image13 Century Collection: Romanesque architecture from the 13th century. View of a column with low relief representing

Romanesque architecture from the 13th century. View of a column with low relief representing the apostle Saint Philip
BEN5481234 Romanesque architecture from the 13th century. View of a column with low relief representing the apostle Saint Philip. Cloister of Saint Peter's Abbey (Saint-Pierre)

Background image13 Century Collection: Romanesque art: high relief detail of the Apocalypse. 13th century Saint Peter's Abbey

Romanesque art: high relief detail of the Apocalypse. 13th century Saint Peter's Abbey (Saint-Pierre)
BEN5478626 Romanesque art: high relief detail of the Apocalypse. 13th century Saint Peter's Abbey (Saint-Pierre). Moissac, Tarn and Garonne (82); Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Background image13 Century Collection: A group of infirm people and a lord doing a work of mercy by giving them assistance

A group of infirm people and a lord doing a work of mercy by giving them assistance
BEN5475048 A group of infirm people and a lord doing a work of mercy by giving them assistance. Miniature taken from The Works of Merciord (ms. II, VI, 16, f.40 r) made for Philippe de France, 1278

Background image13 Century Collection: Marriage of Philip II dit Philippe Auguste (1165-1223) with Isabelle de Hainaut (1170-1190)

Marriage of Philip II dit Philippe Auguste (1165-1223) with Isabelle de Hainaut (1170-1190)
ELD4965260 Marriage of Philip II dit Philippe Auguste (1165-1223) with Isabelle de Hainaut (1170-1190) on 28 April 1180 (Marriage of Philip II of France and IsaBella of Hainaut)

Background image13 Century Collection: Romanesque architecture: view of the facade of the abbey church

Romanesque architecture: view of the facade of the abbey church. 1139-1147 Abbey of Fontenay (Cote d'Or)
JEB4962235 Romanesque architecture: view of the facade of the abbey church. 1139-1147 Abbey of Fontenay (Cote d'Or); (add.info.: Romanesque architecture: view of the facade of the abbey church)

Background image13 Century Collection: Sixth bas-relief of a 12th century sarcophagus. A knight presenting a stag's head to a princess in

Sixth bas-relief of a 12th century sarcophagus. A knight presenting a stag's head to a princess in a castle after a
FLO4623447 Sixth bas-relief of a 12th century sarcophagus. A knight presenting a stag's head to a princess in a castle after a hunt. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after A

Background image13 Century Collection: Third bas-relief of a 12th century sarcophagus. Knights fighting off wild men in bearskins beneath

Third bas-relief of a 12th century sarcophagus. Knights fighting off wild men in bearskins beneath the walls of a city
FLO4623404 Third bas-relief of a 12th century sarcophagus. Knights fighting off wild men in bearskins beneath the walls of a city and rescuing a princess

Background image13 Century Collection: Joseph sold by his brothers, 13th century (stained glass)

Joseph sold by his brothers, 13th century (stained glass)
DEX5040708 Joseph sold by his brothers, 13th century (stained glass); Musee National du Moyen Age et des Thermes de Cluny

Background image13 Century Collection: Honorius III, pope from 1216 to 1227. 17th century drawing

Honorius III, pope from 1216 to 1227. 17th century drawing
GIA5034604 Honorius III, pope from 1216 to 1227. 17th century drawing.; © Giancarlo Costa




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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.