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Crusade Collection (#24)

"The Crusade: A Historic Journey of Determination and Courage" In the annals of history, few events have captured the essence of a crusade quite like the Jarrow March

Background imageCrusade Collection: Battle scene, illustration from Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto (1474-1533)

Battle scene, illustration from Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto (1474-1533)
XIR287738 Battle scene, illustration from Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto (1474-1533) engraved by Jean Francois Prosper Delduc (d.1885) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dore

Background imageCrusade Collection: The Inauguration of Jacques de Molay into the Order of Knights Templar in 1295 (oil

The Inauguration of Jacques de Molay into the Order of Knights Templar in 1295 (oil
XIR247504 The Inauguration of Jacques de Molay into the Order of Knights Templar in 1295 (oil on canvas) by Granet, Francois-Marius (1775-1849); Musee Calvet, Avignon

Background imageCrusade Collection: The Crusaders Before Jerusalem (oil on canvas)

The Crusaders Before Jerusalem (oil on canvas)
XIR240995 The Crusaders Before Jerusalem (oil on canvas) by Velazquez, Eugenio Lucas (1817-70); 55.5x66.3 cm; Museo Lazaro Galdiano, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageCrusade Collection: Night of 25th August 1270, Death of St. Louis (1214-70), illustration from Histoire

Night of 25th August 1270, Death of St. Louis (1214-70), illustration from Histoire
XIR224409 Night of 25th August 1270, Death of St. Louis (1214-70), illustration from Histoire des Croisades by Joseph Michaud (1767-1839) engraved by Albert Bellenger (b.1846) 1877 (engraving)

Background imageCrusade Collection: St. Louis (1214-70) leaving Aigues-Mortes, illustration from Histoire des Croisades

St. Louis (1214-70) leaving Aigues-Mortes, illustration from Histoire des Croisades
XIR224408 St. Louis (1214-70) leaving Aigues-Mortes, illustration from Histoire des Croisades by Joseph Michaud (1767-1839) engraved by Paul Jonnard-Pacel (d.1902) 1877 (engraving) (b/w photo)

Background imageCrusade Collection: The Army of Priest Volkmar and Count Emocio attack Merseburg, illustration from Bibliotheque

The Army of Priest Volkmar and Count Emocio attack Merseburg, illustration from Bibliotheque
KW219448 The Army of Priest Volkmar and Count Emocio attack Merseburg, illustration from Bibliotheque des Croisades by J-F

Background imageCrusade Collection: St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) endeavours to convert the Sultan Malek Kamel, illustration

St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) endeavours to convert the Sultan Malek Kamel, illustration
KW219447 St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) endeavours to convert the Sultan Malek Kamel, illustration from Bibliotheque des Croisades by J-F

Background imageCrusade Collection: Richard I (1157-99) the Lionheart in battle at Arsuf in 1191, illustration from Bibliotheque

Richard I (1157-99) the Lionheart in battle at Arsuf in 1191, illustration from Bibliotheque
KW219442 Richard I (1157-99) the Lionheart in battle at Arsuf in 1191, illustration from Bibliotheque des Croisades by J-F

Background imageCrusade Collection: Enthusiasm of the crusaders in Constantinople in 1204, illustration from Bibliotheque

Enthusiasm of the crusaders in Constantinople in 1204, illustration from Bibliotheque
KW219430 Enthusiasm of the crusaders in Constantinople in 1204, illustration from Bibliotheque des Croisades by J-F. Michaud, 1877 (litho) by Dore

Background imageCrusade Collection: Crusaders on route for the Holy Land (engraving)

Crusaders on route for the Holy Land (engraving)
KW212281 Crusaders on route for the Holy Land (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Background imageCrusade Collection: The Nine Worthies, detail of Godfrey de Bouillon (c. 1060-1100) 1418-30 (fresco)

The Nine Worthies, detail of Godfrey de Bouillon (c. 1060-1100) 1418-30 (fresco)
XAL162154 The Nine Worthies, detail of Godfrey de Bouillon (c.1060-1100) 1418-30 (fresco) by Jaquerio, Giacomo (fl.1403-53); Castello della Manta, Saluzzo

Background imageCrusade Collection: Two crusaders of the Minutolo family, from the Cappella Minutolo (fresco)

Two crusaders of the Minutolo family, from the Cappella Minutolo (fresco)
XIR208196 Two crusaders of the Minutolo family, from the Cappella Minutolo (fresco) by Cavallini, Pietro (c.1250-c.1330) (school of); Duomo, Naples, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageCrusade Collection: Naval Battle of Imbre in 1346, 1842 (oil on canvas)

Naval Battle of Imbre in 1346, 1842 (oil on canvas)
XIR200599 Naval Battle of Imbre in 1346, 1842 (oil on canvas) by Lepoittevin, Eugene Modeste Edmond (1806-70); 121x135 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; (add.info.: Order of St)

Background imageCrusade Collection: Naval Battle of Episkopi in 1323, 1841 (oil on canvas)

Naval Battle of Episkopi in 1323, 1841 (oil on canvas)
XIR200598 Naval Battle of Episkopi in 1323, 1841 (oil on canvas) by Mayer, Auguste Etienne Francois (1805-90); 111x149 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; (add.info.: Order of St)

Background imageCrusade Collection: The Defence of Rhodes by Foulques de Villaret (d. 1327) and the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem

The Defence of Rhodes by Foulques de Villaret (d. 1327) and the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem
XIR200568 The Defence of Rhodes by Foulques de Villaret (d.1327) and the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, against Sultan Osman I (1258-1324) (1310-19) 1848 (oil on canvas) by Wappers

Background imageCrusade Collection: Count of Tripoli accepting the Surrender of the city of Tyre in 1124, 1840 (oil

Count of Tripoli accepting the Surrender of the city of Tyre in 1124, 1840 (oil
XIR200564 Count of Tripoli accepting the Surrender of the city of Tyre in 1124, 1840 (oil on canvas) by Caminade, Alexandre-Francois (1789-1862); 71x111 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Background imageCrusade Collection: The Taking of Tripoli, April 1102, 1842 (oil on canvas)

The Taking of Tripoli, April 1102, 1842 (oil on canvas)
XIR200562 The Taking of Tripoli, April 1102, 1842 (oil on canvas) by Debacq, Charles Alexandre (1804-50); 115x148 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Background imageCrusade Collection: Knights of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem restoring religion in Armenia in 1347

Knights of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem restoring religion in Armenia in 1347
XIR200561 Knights of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem restoring religion in Armenia in 1347, 1844 (oil on canvas) by Delaborde, Henri (1811-99); 70x79 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Background imageCrusade Collection: The Chapter of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem held in Rhodes in 1524, 1839 (oil

The Chapter of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem held in Rhodes in 1524, 1839 (oil
XIR200560 The Chapter of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem held in Rhodes in 1524, 1839 (oil on canvas) by Jacquand, Claude (1804-78); 111x112 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Background imageCrusade Collection: Apotheosis of St. Louis, sketch for the ceiling of the church San Luigi dei Francesi

Apotheosis of St. Louis, sketch for the ceiling of the church San Luigi dei Francesi
XIR194137 Apotheosis of St. Louis, sketch for the ceiling of the church San Luigi dei Francesi, Rome, 1754-56 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Natoire

Background imageCrusade Collection: Ms Fr 9081 fol. 245v Historiated initial R depicting the Sultan sending

Ms Fr 9081 fol. 245v Historiated initial R depicting the Sultan sending
XIR187142 Ms Fr 9081 fol.245v Historiated initial R depicting the Sultan sending his messengers to the Caliph of Egypt and the Sultan kissing the feet of the Caliph

Background imageCrusade Collection: Philippe I (1052-1108) and Pope Urban II (c. 1035-99) rally followers for the First Crusade in 1095

Philippe I (1052-1108) and Pope Urban II (c. 1035-99) rally followers for the First Crusade in 1095
KW177733 Philippe I (1052-1108) and Pope Urban II (c.1035-99) rally followers for the First Crusade in 1095, from Histoire de France by Colart, published c.1840 (engraving) by French School

Background imageCrusade Collection: The meeting of the Chapter of the Order of the Temple held in Paris in 1147 (w / c

The meeting of the Chapter of the Order of the Temple held in Paris in 1147 (w / c
XIR156992 The meeting of the Chapter of the Order of the Temple held in Paris in 1147 (w/c on paper) by Granet, Francois-Marius (1775-1849); 18.3x33 cm; Louvre, Paris

Background imageCrusade Collection: The Conquest of Constantinople by the Venetians in the year 1204, 1598-1605 (ink

The Conquest of Constantinople by the Venetians in the year 1204, 1598-1605 (ink
XKH155161 The Conquest of Constantinople by the Venetians in the year 1204, 1598-1605 (ink and tempera on brown paper) by Tintoretto, Domenico Robusti (1560-1635); 40.8x46.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle

Background imageCrusade Collection: Attack on a fortress where a Turk is hit by arrows, print maker: Jan Luyken, Timotheus

Attack on a fortress where a Turk is hit by arrows, print maker: Jan Luyken, Timotheus ten Hoorn, 1683

Background imageCrusade Collection: Godfrey of Bouillon free a lion from the stranglehold of a snake, Jan Luyken, 1683

Godfrey of Bouillon free a lion from the stranglehold of a snake, Jan Luyken, 1683

Background imageCrusade Collection: Godfrey of Bouillon, c. 1060 a 1100, beats a bear, Jan Luyken, Timotheus ten Hoorn, 1683

Godfrey of Bouillon, c. 1060 a 1100, beats a bear, Jan Luyken, Timotheus ten Hoorn, 1683

Background imageCrusade Collection: Priest examines the authenticity of the iron found from the spear of Longinus, Jan Luyken

Priest examines the authenticity of the iron found from the spear of Longinus, Jan Luyken, 1683

Background imageCrusade Collection: Fulk V, Count of Anjou and King of Jerusalem, dies lying on a stretcher, Jan Luyken

Fulk V, Count of Anjou and King of Jerusalem, dies lying on a stretcher, Jan Luyken, Timotheus ten Hoorn, 1683

Background imageCrusade Collection: Army of the Emperor Conrad III betrayed and in the mountains raided by the Saracens

Army of the Emperor Conrad III betrayed and in the mountains raided by the Saracens, print maker: Jan Luyken, Timotheus ten Hoorn, 1683

Background imageCrusade Collection: Louis VII, King of France, fighting alone against the enemy at Laodicea, Jan Luyken

Louis VII, King of France, fighting alone against the enemy at Laodicea, Jan Luyken, Timotheus ten Hoorn, 1683

Background imageCrusade Collection: Battle between Richard the Lionheart and Saladin, Jan Luyken, Timotheus ten Hoorn, 1683

Battle between Richard the Lionheart and Saladin, Jan Luyken, Timotheus ten Hoorn, 1683

Background imageCrusade Collection: Isaac Komnenos of Cyprus is kneeling in front of Richard the Lionheart, Jan Luyken

Isaac Komnenos of Cyprus is kneeling in front of Richard the Lionheart, Jan Luyken, Timotheus ten Hoorn, 1683

Background imageCrusade Collection: Henry II, Count of Champagne, plummeting through a broken window frame, Jan Luyken

Henry II, Count of Champagne, plummeting through a broken window frame, Jan Luyken, Timotheus ten Hoorn, 1683

Background imageCrusade Collection: Two Hundred Knights attack Twenty Thousand Saracens, illustration from Bibliotheque

Two Hundred Knights attack Twenty Thousand Saracens, illustration from Bibliotheque
KW219458 Two Hundred Knights attack Twenty Thousand Saracens, illustration from Bibliotheque des Croisades by J-F. Michaud, 1877 (litho) by Dore

Background imageCrusade Collection: The Crusaders War Machinery, illustration from Bibliotheque des Croisades by J-F

The Crusaders War Machinery, illustration from Bibliotheque des Croisades by J-F
KW219455 The Crusaders War Machinery, illustration from Bibliotheque des Croisades by J-F. Michaud, 1877 (litho) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCrusade Collection: The Christian Army in the Mountains of Judea, illustration from Bibliotheque

The Christian Army in the Mountains of Judea, illustration from Bibliotheque
KW219453 The Christian Army in the Mountains of Judea, illustration from Bibliotheque des Croisades by J-F. Michaud, 1877 (litho) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; French

Background imageCrusade Collection: Battle of Lepanto in 1571, illustration from Bibliotheque des Croisades by J-F

Battle of Lepanto in 1571, illustration from Bibliotheque des Croisades by J-F
KW219420 Battle of Lepanto in 1571, illustration from Bibliotheque des Croisades by J-F. Michaud, 1877 (litho) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCrusade Collection: Pilgrims under escort of Knights Templar in front of Jerusalem in the 12th century

Pilgrims under escort of Knights Templar in front of Jerusalem in the 12th century
KW115021 Pilgrims under escort of Knights Templar in front of Jerusalem in the 12th century (engraving) by English School

Background imageCrusade Collection: The Crusaders entry into Constantinople, 12th April 1204, 1840 (oil on canvas)

The Crusaders entry into Constantinople, 12th April 1204, 1840 (oil on canvas)
XIR18915 The Crusaders entry into Constantinople, 12th April 1204, 1840 (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 411x497 cm; Louvre, Paris

Background imageCrusade Collection: Departure of the Crusaders in 1163 from the Syrian castle of Krak des Chevaliers

Departure of the Crusaders in 1163 from the Syrian castle of Krak des Chevaliers
XIR126395 Departure of the Crusaders in 1163 from the Syrian castle of Krak des Chevaliers for the Battle of Bocquee (fresco) by French School, (12th century); Templar Chapel, Cressac-Saint-Genis

Background imageCrusade Collection: JIMENEZ de CISNEROS (1436-1517). Franciso Jimenez de Cisneros. Spanish prelate and statesman

JIMENEZ de CISNEROS (1436-1517). Franciso Jimenez de Cisneros. Spanish prelate and statesman. Cardinal de Cisneros in Oran. Detail from a fresco, c1510, by Juan de Borgona

Background imageCrusade Collection: The Cloisters at Krak des Chevaliers

The Cloisters at Krak des Chevaliers, famous Crusader Castle near Homs, Syria. View of the Inner Court fom the south. Photograph taken by Colonel David Sutherland of SBS and SAS

Background imageCrusade Collection: Manuscript from last quarter of 13th Century Saint Louis 1214 - 1270, Louis IX

Manuscript from last quarter of 13th Century Saint Louis 1214 - 1270, Louis IX, King of France

Background imageCrusade Collection: Plan of Jerusalem drawn on an east-west orientation by Crusaders, 12th century

Plan of Jerusalem drawn on an east-west orientation by Crusaders, 12th century
JERUSALEM, 12th CENTURY. Plan of Jerusalem drawn on an east-west orientation by Crusaders, 12th century

Background imageCrusade Collection: Richard I, Coeur de Lion or Lionheart (1157-1199), left, king of England from 1189

Richard I, Coeur de Lion or Lionheart (1157-1199), left, king of England from 1189, and Saladin, Sal al-Din al-Ayyubu, (1137-1193) in combat during Crusade of 1191, Third Crusade

Background imageCrusade Collection: Richard I, Coeur de Lion, (1157-1199) at the Battle of Arsuf, 1191. Richard son of Henry II

Richard I, Coeur de Lion, (1157-1199) at the Battle of Arsuf, 1191. Richard son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, and second Angevin (Plantagenet) king of England, (1189-1199)




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"The Crusade: A Historic Journey of Determination and Courage" In the annals of history, few events have captured the essence of a crusade quite like the Jarrow March. On that fateful day of 5th October 1936, unemployed coal miners from Jarrow embarked on a journey that would forever etch their names in the pages of resilience. With heads held high and hearts filled with hope, these brave souls took to the streets, demonstrating against an unjust system that had left them destitute. As we delve deeper into the concept of a crusade, it is impossible to ignore figures such as Eleanor of Castile and Hugues de Payens. Eleanor's unwavering support for her husband King Edward I during his campaigns can only be described as a personal crusade for justice and honor. Meanwhile, Hugues de Payens stands tall as Grand Master of the Knights Templar, leading his brethren in their sacred mission. The canvas reveals further tales from this epic saga - The Battle of Montgisard depicts warriors locked in combat during one momentous clash. It echoes with valor and sacrifice reminiscent of those who fought valiantly during the First Crusade when Seljuk Turks were defeated at Dorylaeum. One cannot discuss crusades without mentioning Jerusalem - a city steeped in religious significance and coveted by many throughout history. The image captures Crusaders near Jerusalem; their determination palpable as they inch closer towards fulfilling their divine purpose. Richard the Lionheart's embarkment on the Third Crusade showcases another facet - leaders driven by an unyielding zeal to reclaim holy lands lost to foreign rule. Their steely resolve mirrored by Simon De Montfort (Elder), whose name reverberates through time as he led countless battles with unwavering conviction. And finally, we come full circle to Urban II - his call for action marking not just any crusade but the First Crusade.