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13th Century Collection (#3)

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

Background image13th Century Collection: Guardian Angel Saint-Nicaise (Angel in Smile) (Smile of Reims), West Front

Guardian Angel Saint-Nicaise (Angel in Smile) (Smile of Reims), West Front, left portal of the Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Reims, Marne, Champagne-Ardenne, France

Background image13th Century Collection: Leaf Excised from a Psalter: Flight Into Egypt, c. 1260. Creator: Unknown

Leaf Excised from a Psalter: Flight Into Egypt, c. 1260. Creator: Unknown
Leaf Excised from a Psalter: Flight Into Egypt, c. 1260. Traditional locations within manuscript psalters were designated by decorated initials or, as is the case here, full-page miniatures

Background image13th Century Collection: Whitsun, illuminated capital letter in the Episcopal Sacramentary of Elna, manuscript

Whitsun, illuminated capital letter in the Episcopal Sacramentary of Elna, manuscript on parchment made, probably in the scriptorium of the Cathedral of Elna (Roussillon), c. 1275-1300

Background image13th Century Collection: Daibutsu at Kamakura, Japan, early 20th century(?)

Daibutsu at Kamakura, Japan, early 20th century(?). This great bronze statue of Buddha, which is 13.5 metres high and weighs 93 tons, is believed to date from the mid 13th century

Background image13th Century Collection: King John of England, (1787). Artist: Goldar

King John of England, (1787). Artist: Goldar
King John of England, (1787). Portrait of John (1167-1216) who ruled 1199-1216

Background image13th Century Collection: Siege scene, c1260, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw

Siege scene, c1260, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Siege scene, c1260, (1843). Copy of a manuscript illustration showing a party preparing to attempt the breach which has been made in the tower

Background image13th Century Collection: WARFARE: GREEK FIRE. Use of Greek Fire

WARFARE: GREEK FIRE. Use of Greek Fire. Byzantine manuscript illumination from the Skylitzes Codex, 13th-14th century

Background image13th Century Collection: Italy, Umbria Region, Perugia Province, Assisi, Superior Basilica of St Francis

Italy, Umbria Region, Perugia Province, Assisi, Superior Basilica of St Francis
Italy - Umbria Region - Assisi - Superior basilica of St. Francis

Background image13th Century Collection: Estonia, Northeastern Estonia, Narva, Narva Castle, 13th century, sunset

Estonia, Northeastern Estonia, Narva, Narva Castle, 13th century, sunset

Background image13th Century Collection: Church of St. Paraskeva the Friday, dating from 1207, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Church of St. Paraskeva the Friday, dating from 1207, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veliky Novgorod, Novgorod Oblast, Russia, Europe

Background image13th Century Collection: Saint Marys Cathedral, Valencia, Spain, Europe

Saint Marys Cathedral, Valencia, Spain, Europe

Background image13th Century Collection: View of Cathedral and Albrechtsburg, Meissen, Saxony, Germany, Europe

View of Cathedral and Albrechtsburg, Meissen, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Background image13th Century Collection: Caerphilly Castle (pen, ink and wash on paper)

Caerphilly Castle (pen, ink and wash on paper)
XYC136953 Caerphilly Castle (pen, ink and wash on paper) by Danckerts, Hendrick (c.1625-80); 24.9x42.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Dutch, out of copyright

Background image13th Century Collection: Burgos Cathedral at night, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Burgos, Castile and Leon, Spain

Burgos Cathedral at night, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Burgos, Castile and Leon, Spain, Europe

Background image13th Century Collection: Castle gardens of the imperial castle of Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Castle gardens of the imperial castle of Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Background image13th Century Collection: Gori Castle and Lomtchabuki statue, Gori, Shida Kartli, Georgia, Caucasus, Central Asia

Gori Castle and Lomtchabuki statue, Gori, Shida Kartli, Georgia, Caucasus, Central Asia, Asia

Background image13th Century Collection: Torre del Oro (Gold Tower), Museo Naval, Seville, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Torre del Oro (Gold Tower), Museo Naval, Seville, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Background image13th Century Collection: Amalfi coast road light trails from cars with Church of Santa Maria Maddalena at blue hour

Amalfi coast road light trails from cars with Church of Santa Maria Maddalena at blue hour, dusk, Atrani, Costiera Amalfitana (Amalfi Coast), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Campania, Italy, Europe

Background image13th Century Collection: Turquoise Mediterranean Sea and Ortigia Castle (Castello Maniace) (Castle Maniace)

Turquoise Mediterranean Sea and Ortigia Castle (Castello Maniace) (Castle Maniace), Syracuse (Siracusa), Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Background image13th Century Collection: View over city at sunset with St. Lorenz, St. Sebald and the Castle in the background, Nuremberg

View over city at sunset with St. Lorenz, St. Sebald and the Castle in the background, Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Background image13th Century Collection: Rectors Palace and Cathedral at dusk, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dubrovnik, Dalmatian Coast

Rectors Palace and Cathedral at dusk, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dubrovnik, Dalmatian Coast, Dalmatia, Croatia, Europe

Background image13th Century Collection: Church and Monastery of St. Dominic, Trogir, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dalmatian Coast, Croatia

Church and Monastery of St. Dominic, Trogir, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dalmatian Coast, Croatia, Europe

Background image13th Century Collection: Stained glass window depicting Jesus, The Holy Chapel (La Sainte-Chapelle) Paris, France, Europe

Stained glass window depicting Jesus, The Holy Chapel (La Sainte-Chapelle) Paris, France, Europe

Background image13th Century Collection: Il Santo (Basilica di San Antonio) and the Piazza del Santo, Padua, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Il Santo (Basilica di San Antonio) and the Piazza del Santo, Padua, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Background image13th Century Collection: SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS (1225?-1274). Italian philosopher: Italian engraving, 1812

SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS (1225?-1274). Italian philosopher: Italian engraving, 1812

Background image13th Century Collection: Latvia, Northeastern Latvia, Vidzeme Region, Gauja National Park, Cesis, Cesis Castle

Latvia, Northeastern Latvia, Vidzeme Region, Gauja National Park, Cesis, Cesis Castle

Background image13th Century Collection: Urquhart Castle, built in the 13th century, on the shores of Loch Ness

Urquhart Castle, built in the 13th century, on the shores of Loch Ness, Highland region, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background image13th Century Collection: Gabled Houses and 13th c. Belfry along the canals, Bruges, Belgium

Gabled Houses and 13th c. Belfry along the canals, Bruges, Belgium

Background image13th Century Collection: Leaf Gratians Decretum Table Consanguinity 1270-1300

Leaf Gratians Decretum Table Consanguinity 1270-1300
Leaf from Gratians Decretum: Table of Consanguinity, c. 1270-1300. Italy, probably Naples, 13th century. Ink, tempera and gold on parchment; sheet: 28.9 x 21.2 cm (11 3/8 x 8 3/8 in.)

Background image13th Century Collection: Castle square, Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, UK

Castle square, Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, UK

Background image13th Century Collection: 13th century Sainte Chapelle chapel, Ile de la Cite, Paris, France

13th century Sainte Chapelle chapel, Ile de la Cite, Paris, France

Background image13th Century Collection: 8973106

8973106

Background image13th Century Collection: 8973103

8973103

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7335638

Background image13th Century Collection: Dante Alighieri, 1930 (engraving)

Dante Alighieri, 1930 (engraving)
8915446 Dante Alighieri, 1930 (engraving) by Comerio, Agostino (1784-1834); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Dante Alighieri)

Background image13th Century Collection: 8973105

8973105

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8973104

Background image13th Century Collection: Demon tempting a woman, exterior figure, 13th century (stone)

Demon tempting a woman, exterior figure, 13th century (stone)
XTD69804 Demon tempting a woman, exterior figure, 13th century (stone); Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France.

Background image13th 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 image13th Century Collection: Kublai Khan (1214-94), Emperor of China: bank-note from the Khan's first issue of bank-notes

Kublai Khan (1214-94), Emperor of China: bank-note from the Khan's first issue of bank-notes, 1260-87
BAL34693 Kublai Khan (1214-94), Emperor of China: bank-note from the Khan's first issue of bank-notes, 1260-87, from 'The Book of Ser Marco Polo' (ed.Yule)

Background image13th Century Collection: Triptych with the Virgin and Child, 1300. Creator: Anon

Triptych with the Virgin and Child, 1300. Creator: Anon
Triptych with the Virgin and Child, 1300.

Background image13th Century Collection: The Virgin and Child enthroned with Saints Dominic and Martin, and two angels, 1290

The Virgin and Child enthroned with Saints Dominic and Martin, and two angels, 1290. Creator: Master of the Magdalen
The Virgin and Child enthroned with Saints Dominic and Martin, and two angels, 1290.

Background image13th Century Collection: Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata, 1525. Creator: Antonio Pirri

Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata, 1525. Creator: Antonio Pirri
Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata, 1525.

Background image13th Century Collection: The Virgin and Child with Saint Rose of Viterbo, 1670. Creator: Bartolomé Esteban Murillo

The Virgin and Child with Saint Rose of Viterbo, 1670. Creator: Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
The Virgin and Child with Saint Rose of Viterbo, 1670.

Background image13th Century Collection: Saint Francis with the Stigmata, held up by an Angel, 1610. Creator: Ferrau Fenzoni

Saint Francis with the Stigmata, held up by an Angel, 1610. Creator: Ferrau Fenzoni
Saint Francis with the Stigmata, held up by an Angel, 1610.

Background image13th Century Collection: 'Chapel Of The High Altar In The Cathedral Of Toledo,' by S. Read,...Water Colours, 1864

"Chapel Of The High Altar In The Cathedral Of Toledo," by S. Read,...Water Colours, 1864. Creator: W Palmer
"Chapel Of The High Altar In The Cathedral Of Toledo," by S. Read, in the Exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water Colours, 1864. Engraving of a painting

Background image13th Century Collection: 8625821

8625821

Background image13th Century Collection: Historic Bedsteads (engraving)

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




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Step back in time to the 13th century, a period of great cultural and historical significance. Explore the Hereford Mappa Mundi, a stunning masterpiece created by Richard de Bello in 1285. This ink and color on parchment map provides a fascinating glimpse into the world as it was known at that time. Travel to London, where another remarkable Mappa Mundi was crafted around 1265. Marvel at this intricate depiction of the world's geography and landmarks, showcasing London's importance as a hub of knowledge and exploration during this era. Venture further west to Carreg Cennen Castle, nestled within the breathtaking Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales. Stand atop its ancient walls and imagine life in medieval times when knights roamed these lands. In Paradiso, Canto 31, witness an ethereal sight as saintly figures form a celestial rose in the empyrean sky. This poetic image captures the spiritual essence of the era with its devotion to faith and divine beauty. Cross over Monnow Bridge and Gate in Monmouthshire, Wales - an architectural gem that has stood for centuries. Picture merchants passing through its arches while trade flourished along the River Monnow below. Journey south to Caerphilly Castle - an imposing fortress that showcases both power and grandeur. Built by Angevin kings who held vast territories across France and Britain during this period, it stands as a testament to their dominance. Marvel at Islamic carvings adorning Alhambra Palace in Spain - exquisite artistry from Muslim culture during this epoch. These intricate designs reflect both religious devotion and skilled craftsmanship. Witness St Elizabeth of Hungary spinning wool for those less fortunate - an act of charity depicted beautifully in art from 1901. It serves as a reminder that even amidst political turmoil, compassion remained central to society's fabric. Finally, visit Papal Palace located in Avignon, France - a symbol of the Catholic Church's influence during this time.