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13th Century Collection (#8)

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

Background image13th Century Collection: The harvest of the estorax, a tree from Arabia, good against weakness and frigidity of the stomach

The harvest of the estorax, a tree from Arabia, good against weakness and frigidity of the stomach
AIS5378747 The harvest of the estorax, a tree from Arabia, good against weakness and frigidity of the stomach, painted miniature in "De Natura Rerum" by Thomas de Cantimpre (1201-1276)

Background image13th Century Collection: Saint Thecle of Iconium (1st century AD) near Saint Paul, 13th century (marble)

Saint Thecle of Iconium (1st century AD) near Saint Paul, 13th century (marble)
AIS5377885 Saint Thecle of Iconium (1st century AD) near Saint Paul, 13th century (marble); Cathedral of Pamplona, Navarre, Spain; © Iberfoto

Background image13th Century Collection: The harvesting of saxifrage (or stone breaker), an aromatic herb that has the ability to break

The harvesting of saxifrage (or stone breaker), an aromatic herb that has the ability to break stone by germinating
AIS5377860 The harvesting of saxifrage (or stone breaker), an aromatic herb that has the ability to break stone by germinating and growing in the cracks of rocks

Background image13th Century Collection: Sarcophagus of Charlemagne (742-814), Palatine Chapel of the Cathedral of Aachen, Germany

Sarcophagus of Charlemagne (742-814), Palatine Chapel of the Cathedral of Aachen, Germany, 1165-1215 (sculpture)
AIS5353302 Sarcophagus of Charlemagne (742-814), Palatine Chapel of the Cathedral of Aachen, Germany, 1165-1215 (sculpture); Aachen Cathedral, Aachen

Background image13th 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
JEB4931885 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 image13th 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
JEB4931832 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 image13th Century Collection: View of an exterior tent of the church of Saint Martin (Saint Martin) in Layrac, Lot et Garonne

View of an exterior tent of the church of Saint Martin (Saint Martin) in Layrac, Lot et Garonne
JEB4931801 View of an exterior tent of the church of Saint Martin (Saint Martin) in Layrac, Lot et Garonne; (add.info.: View of an exterior tent of the church of Saint Martin (Saint Martin)

Background image13th Century Collection: Details of the Cathedral of St. Lawrence portal in Trogir (photo)

Details of the Cathedral of St. Lawrence portal in Trogir (photo)
8766866 Details of the Cathedral of St. Lawrence portal in Trogir (photo) by Radovan (fl.1240); (add.info.: Details of the West portal of the Cathedral of St)

Background image13th Century Collection: Book of Fueros (Codes) of Valencia, Spain, Miniature of the 13th century

Book of Fueros (Codes) of Valencia, Spain, Miniature of the 13th century, Facsimile edition (miniature)
AIS5346116 Book of Fueros (Codes) of Valencia, Spain, Miniature of the 13th century, Facsimile edition (miniature); Valencia, Spain; (add.info.: Romanesque: Book of fors (fueros) (laws)

Background image13th Century Collection: Dress (Dress) of the reign of King Stephen, 1135-1141. Long veil and full wimple

Dress (Dress) of the reign of King Stephen, 1135-1141. Long veil and full wimple
FLO4594509 Dress (Dress) of the reign of King Stephen, 1135-1141. Long veil and full wimple, full dress with long sleeves and apron, holding a garland of flowers

Background image13th Century Collection: Fourth bas-relief of a 12th century sarcophagus. The princess and her falconer watch knights

Fourth bas-relief of a 12th century sarcophagus. The princess and her falconer watch knights
FLO4623422 Fourth bas-relief of a 12th century sarcophagus. The princess and her falconer watch knights and ladies capture wild men in bearskins under the battlements

Background image13th Century Collection: Plate extracted from a historical Atlas by Vidal Lablache, beg of 20th century (print)

Plate extracted from a historical Atlas by Vidal Lablache, beg of 20th century (print)
PCT4284029 Plate extracted from a historical Atlas by Vidal Lablache, beg of 20th century (print); (add.info.: Plate extracted from a historical Atlas by Vidal Lablache (Vidal-Lablache)

Background image13th Century Collection: Plate extracted from a historical Atlas by Vidal Lablache beg of 20th century (print)

Plate extracted from a historical Atlas by Vidal Lablache beg of 20th century (print)
PCT4284022 Plate extracted from a historical Atlas by Vidal Lablache beg of 20th century (print); (add.info.: Plate extracted from a historical Atlas by Vidal Lablache (Vidal-Lablache)

Background image13th Century Collection: Portrait of Simon IV the Fort, Count of Montfort (1150 - 1218), 19th century. (engraving)

Portrait of Simon IV the Fort, Count of Montfort (1150 - 1218), 19th century. (engraving)
PCT4256256 Portrait of Simon IV the Fort, Count of Montfort (1150 - 1218), 19th century. (engraving); (add.info.: Leader of the army of the Crusaders against the Albigeois (Cathars)

Background image13th Century Collection: France, Midi-Pyrenees, Haute-Garonne (31), Toulouse: Outside of the church Saint Sernin

France, Midi-Pyrenees, Haute-Garonne (31), Toulouse: Outside of the church Saint Sernin (12th century), 1860
LUX4705024 France, Midi-Pyrenees, Haute-Garonne (31), Toulouse: Outside of the church Saint Sernin (12th century), 1860; (add.info.: France, Midi-Pyrenees, Haute-Garonne (31)

Background image13th Century Collection: France, Auvergne, Haute-Loire (43), Le Puy en Velay: Cloitre of the Cathedrale du Puy en Velay

France, Auvergne, Haute-Loire (43), Le Puy en Velay: Cloitre of the Cathedrale du Puy en Velay (11th-12th century)
LUX4704409 France, Auvergne, Haute-Loire (43), Le Puy en Velay: Cloitre of the Cathedrale du Puy en Velay (11th-12th century) after restoration, 1870; (add.info.: France, Auvergne, Haute-Loire (43)

Background image13th Century Collection: Saint Michael defeating the dragon. From the eardrum of the western facade of the chapel of

Saint Michael defeating the dragon. From the eardrum of the western facade of the chapel of Saint-Michel
ETI4397267 Saint Michael defeating the dragon. From the eardrum of the western facade of the chapel of Saint-Michel (dependency of the abbey of Saint-Michel in Nevers) 12th century

Background image13th Century Collection: Romanesque architecture (13th century): Detail of an apostle in the cloister of Saint Pierre Abbey

Romanesque architecture (13th century): Detail of an apostle in the cloister of Saint Pierre Abbey (Saint-Pierre)
BEN5481268 Romanesque architecture (13th century): Detail of an apostle in the cloister of Saint Pierre Abbey (Saint-Pierre) in Moissac, Tarn et Garonne, Languedoc

Background image13th Century Collection: Red jasper vase, 13th-14th century. Florence, Palazzo Pitti, Museo degli Argenti. 566 A

Red jasper vase, 13th-14th century. Florence, Palazzo Pitti, Museo degli Argenti. 566 A
BEN5474819 Red jasper vase, 13th-14th century. Florence, Palazzo Pitti, Museo degli Argenti. 566 A; Museo degli Argenti, Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Background image13th Century Collection: Flesh Sculpture by Guido Bigarelli called Guido da Como (1238-1257)

Flesh Sculpture by Guido Bigarelli called Guido da Como (1238-1257). Pistoia, Church of San Bartolomeo
BEN5473523 Flesh Sculpture by Guido Bigarelli called Guido da Como (1238-1257). Pistoia, Church of San Bartolomeo.; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Background image13th Century Collection: Dinar, a type of coin from Alfonso VIII's reign (12th-13th c.)

Dinar, a type of coin from Alfonso VIII's reign (12th-13th c.)
AIS5332232 Dinar, a type of coin from Alfonso VIII's reign (12th-13th c.).; Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain ; AIC

Background image13th Century Collection: Iranian 19th Century Brass Compass

Iranian 19th Century Brass Compass
5304684 Iranian 19th Century Brass Compass.; (add.info.: Brass Compass. Iranian, 1800-75. The magnetic compass, a Chinese invention, had arrived in the Middle East by the 13th century)

Background image13th Century Collection: Sheet music for the song Summer is Y-comen In

Sheet music for the song Summer is Y-comen In
5307541 Sheet music for the song Summer is Y-comen In'.; (add.info.: Sheet music for the song Summer is Y-comen In': a mid-13th century Old English song of Spring)

Background image13th Century Collection: 13th century. Armenian canonical Concordance manuscript. 1224

13th century. Armenian canonical Concordance manuscript. 1224
5306166 13th century. Armenian canonical Concordance manuscript. 1224; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background image13th Century Collection: Astrolabe from Syria and Egypt, manufactured by Al Sarraj, c.1230-31 (copper astrolabe)

Astrolabe from Syria and Egypt, manufactured by Al Sarraj, c.1230-31 (copper astrolabe)
MMM5471320 Astrolabe from Syria and Egypt, manufactured by Al Sarraj, c.1230-31 (copper astrolabe); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Astrolabe from Syria and Egypt)

Background image13th Century Collection: Confirmation of pope Urbain IV of the privileges of Hopital Notre-Dame a la Rose. Archive

Confirmation of pope Urbain IV of the privileges of Hopital Notre-Dame a la Rose. Archive. Mid 13th century
6262177 Confirmation of pope Urbain IV of the privileges of Hopital Notre-Dame a la Rose. Archive. Mid 13th century.; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut

Background image13th Century Collection: The Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II welcoming his bride, Isabella of England

The Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II welcoming his bride, Isabella of England
5916717 The Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II welcoming his bride, Isabella of England; Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick II Hohenstaufen welcomes his bride Isabella of England engraving after)

Background image13th Century Collection: Costumes of Jewish noble woman and rabbi, 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Costumes of Jewish noble woman and rabbi, 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912590 Costumes of Jewish noble woman and rabbi, 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Costumes of 13th century)

Background image13th Century Collection: Costume of a German bishop, early 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Costume of a German bishop, early 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912583 Costume of a German bishop, early 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Costume of a German bishop, early 13th century, from Worms Cathedral)

Background image13th Century Collection: Holy Women at Christ's Tomb, 1286 (watercolour on parchment)

Holy Women at Christ's Tomb, 1286 (watercolour on parchment)
FIA5634291 Holy Women at Christ's Tomb, 1286 (watercolour on parchment); Matenadaran, Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, Yerevan

Background image13th Century Collection: The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, 1286 (watercolour on parchment)

The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, 1286 (watercolour on parchment)
FIA5634169 The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, 1286 (watercolour on parchment); Matenadaran, Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, Yerevan

Background image13th Century Collection: The Resurrection, 1287 (watercolour on parchment)

The Resurrection, 1287 (watercolour on parchment)
FIA5634213 The Resurrection, 1287 (watercolour on parchment); Matenadaran, Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, Yerevan

Background image13th Century Collection: The Baptism of Christ, 1287 (watercolour on parchment)

The Baptism of Christ, 1287 (watercolour on parchment)
FIA5634183 The Baptism of Christ, 1287 (watercolour on parchment); Matenadaran, Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, Yerevan

Background image13th Century Collection: Saint Basil the Great, 1286 (watercolour on parchment)

Saint Basil the Great, 1286 (watercolour on parchment)
FIA5634172 Saint Basil the Great, 1286 (watercolour on parchment); Matenadaran, Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, Yerevan

Background image13th Century Collection: King John's Castle beside the River Shannon, Limerick, County Limerick, Republic of Ireland

King John's Castle beside the River Shannon, Limerick, County Limerick, Republic of Ireland
6436296 King John's Castle beside the River Shannon, Limerick, County Limerick, Republic of Ireland, built in the 13th century (photo); (add.info)

Background image13th Century Collection: Thoronet Abbey. Ruins in front of the lay brother's building

Thoronet Abbey. Ruins in front of the lay brother's building
7125794 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 image13th Century Collection: Thoronet Abbey. The Abbey church

Thoronet Abbey. The Abbey church
7125791 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 image13th Century Collection: Thoronet Abbey. The cloister with the Pavillion of the lavabo

Thoronet Abbey. The cloister with the Pavillion of the lavabo
7125784 Thoronet Abbey. The cloister with the Pavillion of the lavabo; (add.info.: The Thoronet Abbey. The cloister with the Pavillion of the lavabo)

Background image13th Century Collection: Thoronet Abbey. Pillar openings of the cloister

Thoronet Abbey. Pillar openings of the cloister
7125780 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)

Background image13th Century Collection: Thoronet Abbey. The cloister with the Pavillion of the lavabo

Thoronet Abbey. The cloister with the Pavillion of the lavabo
7125773 Thoronet Abbey. The cloister with the Pavillion of the lavabo; (add.info.: The Thoronet Abbey. The cloister with the Pavillion of the lavabo)

Background image13th Century Collection: Thoronet Abbey. The cloister with the Pavillion of the lavabo

Thoronet Abbey. The cloister with the Pavillion of the lavabo
7125771 Thoronet Abbey. The cloister with the Pavillion of the lavabo; (add.info.: The Thoronet Abbey. The cloister with the Pavillion of the lavabo)

Background image13th Century Collection: Thoronet Abbey.The cloister

Thoronet Abbey.The cloister
7125770 Thoronet Abbey.The cloister; (add.info.: The Thoronet Abbey. The cloister. Cistercian abbey built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century)

Background image13th Century Collection: Garden of the Thoronet Abbey

Garden of the Thoronet Abbey
7125763 Garden of the Thoronet Abbey; (add.info.: Garden of the Thoronet Abbey. Cistercian abbey built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century)

Background image13th Century Collection: Thoronet Abbey. Ruins in front of the lay brother's building

Thoronet Abbey. Ruins in front of the lay brother's building
7125799 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 image13th Century Collection: holy chassis XII-13th century (wood, ivory and champleved enamels on golden copper)

holy chassis XII-13th century (wood, ivory and champleved enamels on golden copper)
7110418 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)

Background image13th Century Collection: Cahir castle, County Tipperary, Ireland (photo)

Cahir castle, County Tipperary, Ireland (photo)
6436155 Cahir castle, County Tipperary, Ireland (photo); (add.info.: Cahir, County Tipperary, Republic of Ireland. Eire. People strolling by the 13th century castle.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Background image13th Century Collection: Exterior detail. St Stephen's Cathedral in Metz, 12th-15th Century (photo)

Exterior detail. St Stephen's Cathedral in Metz, 12th-15th Century (photo)
6435649 Exterior detail. St Stephen's Cathedral in Metz, 12th-15th Century (photo); Cathedral of St. Etienne, Metz, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024

Background image13th Century Collection: Santa Maria Assunta church. Fresco 13th century. Muggia. Italy

Santa Maria Assunta church. Fresco 13th century. Muggia. Italy
7136890 Santa Maria Assunta church. Fresco 13th century. Muggia. Italy.; Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta, Muggia, Italy; © Pascal Deloche/Godong




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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.