Crusader Collection (#7)

The Christian Army in Lebanon, Fourth Crusade, Crusades were strategically
7279770 The Christian Army in Lebanon, Fourth Crusade, Crusades were strategically by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Christian Army in Lebanon, Fourth Crusade)

Siege engines of the crusaders in front of Jerusalem, first crusade
7279760 Siege engines of the crusaders in front of Jerusalem, first crusade by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege engines of the crusaders in front of Jerusalem)

The crusades were a series of religious wars in western Asia and Europe
7279777 The crusades were a series of religious wars in western Asia and Europe by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Levy of the Crusade Tax in France, Crusades were strategically
7279759 Levy of the Crusade Tax in France, Crusades were strategically by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Levy of the Crusade Tax in France)

The Sultana Schedscher-Eddur, in 1230, Fifth Crusade, Crusades were strategically
7279781 The Sultana Schedscher-Eddur, in 1230, Fifth Crusade, Crusades were strategically by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sultana Schedscher-Eddur, in 1230)

Finding scattered soldiers in the Third Crusade, Crusades were strategically
7279767 Finding scattered soldiers in the Third Crusade, Crusades were strategically by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Siege of Acre (28 August 1189 to 12 July 1191)
7279764 The Siege of Acre (28 August 1189 to 12 July 1191) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Assault on Damiette
7279769 Assault on Damiette by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assault on Damiette, Damiette was an important town at the time of the Crusades in the 12th)

A jousting tournament at Ptolomais, today Acre, Third Crusade
7279765 A jousting tournament at Ptolomais, today Acre, Third Crusade by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A jousting tournament at Ptolomais, today Acre, Third Crusade)

The Battle of Ascalon, 1099, First Crusade, Historical, digital reproduction of an original 19th century artwork
7279755 The Battle of Ascalon, 1099, First Crusade, Historical, digital reproduction of an original 19th century artwork by Unknown Artist

A messenger brings news of the fighting man from the Holy Land, First Crusade
7279751 A messenger brings news of the fighting man from the Holy Land, First Crusade by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Battle of Ascalon took place on 12 August 1099
7280047 The Battle of Ascalon took place on 12 August 1099 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Knights of the Crusade have religious appearances, First Crusade
7279756 The Knights of the Crusade have religious appearances, First Crusade by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Knights of the Crusade have religious appearances)

Saladin was the first Sultan of Egypt from 1171 and Sultan of Syria from 1174, Third Crusade
7279754 Saladin was the first Sultan of Egypt from 1171 and Sultan of Syria from 1174, Third Crusade by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Army of the Syrians in Assault, First Crusade, Historical, Digital Reproduction of an Original 19th century Artwork
7279753 The Army of the Syrians in Assault, First Crusade, Historical, Digital Reproduction of an Original 19th century Artwork by Unknown Artist

The Cross Welcomes the Army of the Crusaders, First Crusade
7279752 The Cross Welcomes the Army of the Crusaders, First Crusade by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cross Welcomes the Army of the Crusaders, First Crusade)

The Treasures of the Orient, Conquered by the Crusaders, Crusades were strategically
7279743 The Treasures of the Orient, Conquered by the Crusaders, Crusades were strategically by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Treasures of the Orient)

The veneration of the cross by the Crusaders, Crusades were strategically
7279742 The veneration of the cross by the Crusaders, Crusades were strategically by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The veneration of the cross by the Crusaders)

Arrival of the Auxiliary Troops in front of Damiette, Egypt, Fifth Crusade
7279779 Arrival of the Auxiliary Troops in front of Damiette, Egypt, Fifth Crusade by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The conversion of captured peasants by the knights of the Fourth Crusade
7279773 The conversion of captured peasants by the knights of the Fourth Crusade by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Captured Knights Templar in Cairo, Fourth Crusade, Egypt
7279771 Captured Knights Templar in Cairo, Fourth Crusade, Egypt by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captured Knights Templar in Cairo, Fourth Crusade, Egypt)

The Crusaders in the Narrow Valleys of the Taurus Mountains, Third Crusade
7279761 The Crusaders in the Narrow Valleys of the Taurus Mountains, Third Crusade by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Roger of Trumpington in 14th century
3780276 Roger of Trumpington in 14th century; (add.info.: Sir Roger of / de Trumpington, a crusader knight who died in 1289. Served during the reign of Edward I)

A Crusader Battle (oil on canvas)
6867099 A Crusader Battle (oil on canvas) by Calza, Antonio (1653-1725); 94.2x127.5 cm; Private Collection

Embriaco Rejecting the Spoils, from: Forme Picturarum Archetypae, 1774. Creator: Lorenzo Lorenzi
Embriaco Rejecting the Spoils, from: Forme Picturarum Archetypae, 1774

Portrait of Baudouin I, Latin Emperor of the Orient (1171-1206), became Emperor of Constantinople by participating in
LSE4112807 Portrait of Baudouin I, Latin Emperor of the Orient (1171-1206), became Emperor of Constantinople by participating in the Fourth Crusade

Richard the Lionheart
7286231 Richard the Lionheart; Private Collection; (add.info.: A spectacularly exaggerated drawing of Richard the Lionheart)

Godfrey de Bouillon at the Siege of Jerusalem in 1099 during the First Crusade
7286224 Godfrey de Bouillon at the Siege of Jerusalem in 1099 during the First Crusade.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Godfrey de Bouillon at the Siege of Jerusalem in 1099 during the First)

Fourth crusade, 1204: scene of looting in Constantinople after the capture of the city
XEE4409284 Fourth crusade, 1204: scene of looting in Constantinople after the capture of the city. Engraving by Jean Michel Moreau, dit Moreau le Jeune (1741- 1814), 18th century

Crusaders returning from the Holy Land, miniature from Ogier le Danois, printed by A
IND325843 Crusaders returning from the Holy Land, miniature from Ogier le Danois, printed by A. Verard, Paris, 1492 (hand-coloured print) by French School, (15th century); Biblioteca Nazionale

Alfonso VIII, King of Castile (c. 1155-1214) Subdues Cuenca in 1177, 19th century (glazed ceramic tiles)
IND134621 Alfonso VIII, King of Castile (c.1155-1214) Subdues Cuenca in 1177, 19th century (glazed ceramic tiles) by Mensaque, A (19th century); Plaza de Espana, Seville, Spain; Index Fototeca

Siege and assault of the city of Belina, defended by King Aynart, from the manuscript
IND364406 Siege and assault of the city of Belina, defended by King Aynart, from the manuscript, Gran conquista de ultramar (vellum) by Spanish School, (13th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

The Siege of Antioch by the troops of Godfrey of Bouillon during the First Crusade
IND325861 The Siege of Antioch by the troops of Godfrey of Bouillon during the First Crusade, miniature from The Creation of the World to the Conquest of the Holy Land

Louis VII embarking for the Holy Land with some Cistercian monks in 1145, miniature from Ogier le Danois, printed by A
IND325869 Louis VII embarking for the Holy Land with some Cistercian monks in 1145, miniature from Ogier le Danois, printed by A

St. Louis dies of the plague on 25th August 1270 during the Crusade against Tunis
IND364405 St. Louis dies of the plague on 25th August 1270 during the Crusade against Tunis, from the manuscript Grands Chroniques de France (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Musee Conde

Peter the Hermit leading the First Crusade
7269250 Peter the Hermit leading the First Crusade; Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter the Hermit leading the First Crusade. Peter the Hermit, c)

Conferring knighthood on the field of battle after the recipient has killed two of the enemy
478226 Conferring knighthood on the field of battle after the recipient has killed two of the enemy, from Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix

Rinaldo and the Magus of Ascalon, 1742-45 (oil on canvas)
5859337 Rinaldo and the Magus of Ascalon, 1742-45 (oil on canvas) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); 182.9--188 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

St. James on a White Horse Riding over the Corpses of Moors and The Coat of Arms of the Family of Gomez
986337 St.James on a White Horse Riding over the Corpses of Moors and The Coat of Arms of the Family of Gomez, 1606 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by Spanish School

Robert of Normandy rallying the Crusaders, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving)
STC385226 Robert of Normandy rallying the Crusaders, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by Zier

Hugues IX (c. 1163-1219) Lusignan defeating Nur al-Din (1116-74) in Syria (wall painting)
XIR181872 Hugues IX (c.1163-1219) Lusignan defeating Nur al-Din (1116-74) in Syria (wall painting) by French School, (12th century); Templar Chapel, Cressac-Saint-Genis

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Jordan, Kings HIghway, Karak, view from the Karak Crusader Castle Date: 17/11/2007

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Jordan, Shawbak castle, ancient crusader stronghold Date: 10/09/2005

Fourth Crusade (1202-1204): Venice Doge Enrico Dandolo and the Venetian fleet approaching Constantinople during
ELD4850156 Fourth Crusade (1202-1204): Venice Doge Enrico Dandolo and the Venetian fleet approaching Constantinople during the siege of the city in July 1203 (Fourth Crusade)

Seventh Crusade: King of France Louis IX leaving Saint John of Acre to Israel, 1889 (engraving)
ELD4834130 Seventh Crusade: King of France Louis IX leaving Saint John of Acre to Israel, 1889 (engraving) by Demoulin, Gustave (fl.1889); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seventh Crusade)

A crusader (colour litho)
7148515 A crusader (colour litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A crusader. Illustration from More Pictures of English History)

Portrait of Saint John of Matha, founder of the Order of the Most Holy Trinity, with halo, in Crusader robes
6339032 Portrait of Saint John of Matha, founder of the Order of the Most Holy Trinity, with halo, in Crusader robes, holding shackles of freed Christians by Desportes

Crusading knights of the era of King Louis IX, Saint Louis, 1214-1270
6340110 Crusading knights of the era of King Louis IX, Saint Louis, 1214-1270 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Crusading knights of the era of King Louis IX, Saint Louis, 1214-1270)

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"Unleashing the Crusader Spirit: Exploring Medieval Europe at the Start of the Crusades" Step back in time to Medieval Europe, as we embark on a journey through history and witness the birth of an era that would shape nations. The Crusades, a series of religious wars, ignited a fervor among knights and commoners alike, driven by their faith and desire for glory. Our first stop takes us to Krak des Chevaliers, an awe-inspiring fortress near Homs, Syria. This famous Crusader Castle stands as a testament to the military prowess and architectural genius of its creators. As we wander through its ancient halls, we can almost hear echoes of battles fought centuries ago. Hugues de Payens, Grand Master of the Knights Templar, emerges from the shadows in our next hint. A visionary leader who commanded respect and loyalty from his brethren, he played a pivotal role in shaping the destiny of these legendary warriors. Gothic tracery adorns St. Hilarion Castle's decorated window overlooking the sea in Cyprus. This crusader stronghold offers breathtaking views that once witnessed clashes between European forces and Turkish invaders during this tumultuous period. Richard I of England - Richard the Lionheart - commands attention with his fierce determination etched upon his face. Known for his valorous exploits during these holy wars, he became synonymous with chivalry and bravery on countless battlefields. The capture of Antioch by crusaders comes alive before our eyes through intricate wood engravings from the 19th century. We can almost feel their triumph as they secure this strategic city amidst treacherous circumstances. Louis IX stands tall amongst kings as he leads France into battle against formidable foes across lands far away from home. His unwavering devotion to Christianity earned him reverence both within his kingdom and beyond its borders. Lebanon's Sidon whispers tales of resilience amid turbulent times when Crusaders clashed with local powers.