Knights Templar Collection

Hugues de Payens, Grand Master of the Knights Templar. Artist: Lehmann, Henri (1814-1882)
Hugues de Payens, Grand Master of the Knights Templar. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Knights Templar are on a mission to collect relics for their nation

Knight of the Knights Templar in house habit, Templier en habit de maison
5912809 Knight of the Knights Templar in house habit, Templier en habit de maison. Handcoloured woodblock engraving after an illustration by Jacques Charles Bar from Abbot Tirons Histoire et Costumes

The Temple Church, London, England, seen here in the 19th century. The church was built by the Knights Templar as their English headquarters

The Council of Vienne, 1311-1312. 19th century (engraving)
7272480 The Council of Vienne, 1311-1312. 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: The Council of Vienne XV. Ecumenical Council convened by Clement V in Vienne)

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Castle of Almourol, Portugal (colour litho)
8672875 Castle of Almourol, Portugal (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Castle of Almourol on an island in the River Tagus, Portugal)

Knight templar, 1778 (engraving)
8698467 Knight templar, 1778 (engraving) by Bar, Jacques Charles (1740-1811); (add.info.: Religion. Catholic religion. Knight Templar in war suit. Engraving by J.C)

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Crusader and Knight Templar (colour litho)
8672945 Crusader and Knight Templar (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crusader and Knight Templar)

The Temple area, Paris, France; 1750. The Square du Temple occupies the site of a medieval fortress in Paris
5616772 The Temple area, Paris, France; 1750. The Square du Temple occupies the site of a medieval fortress in Paris, built by the Knights Templar

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Almourol castle, Portugal (photo)
6436259 Almourol castle, Portugal (photo); (add.info.: Castelo de Almourol or Almourol Castle, Portugal. This 12th century Templar castle stands on a small island in the middle of the Tagus river)

Almourol castle, Portugal (photo)
6436202 Almourol castle, Portugal (photo); (add.info.: Castelo de Almourol or Almourol Castle, Portugal. This 12th century Templar castle stands on a small island in the middle of the Tagus river)

Knights Templars riding into battle
7301582 Knights Templars riding into battle.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Knights Templars riding into battle. From Histoire de France, published 1855.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Vaulted ceiling and stainless-glass windows in Temple Church. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an illustration
FLO4669517 Vaulted ceiling and stainless-glass windows in Temple Church. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an illustration by George Cattermole and Henry Melville from London Interiors

The Siege of Malta: capture of St Elmo, 23 June 1565, late 16th century (oil on canvas)
7337601 The Siege of Malta: capture of St Elmo, 23 June 1565, late 16th century (oil on canvas) by Aleccio, Matteo Perez d' (c1545-c.1616); 137.2x205.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Crosses of various orders of Knights Templar 338-341, coat of arms 342, flag 343
FLO4703300 Crosses of various orders of Knights Templar 338-341, coat of arms 342, flag 343, axe of the woman's order of the hatchet 344, Order of Alcantara 345, Order of Calatrava 346

Scenes from the Legend of Saint Cordula: the apparition before the Knight of St. John..., c
Scenes from the Legend of Saint Cordula: the apparition before the Knight of St. John Ingenbrant, c. 1490-1499. Private Collection

The Revelation of a Pin-up (2018)
Corné Akkers

Spain, Galicia. Sword of the Knights Templar and clam shell in the path along the Camino de Santiago between Ventras de Naron and Palas de Rei

Portrait of Maximilian III, Archduke of Austria (1558-1618), known as "the German Master". Private Collection

Archduke Maximilian Francis of Austria (1756-1801), as Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights. Creator: Anonymous
Archduke Maximilian Francis of Austria (1756-1801), as Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights. Private Collection

Archduke Anton Victor of Austria (1779-1835), Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights, c.1830. Creator: Anonymous
Archduke Anton Victor of Austria (1779-1835), Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights, c.1830. Private Collection

Lansing and Ann Arbor commanderies, state encampment, Michigan K.T. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Lansing and Ann Arbor commanderies, state encampment, Michigan K.T. [Knights Templar], between 1900 and 1910

Head of parade, state encampment, Michigan K.T. [Knights Templar], between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Head of parade, state encampment, Michigan K.T. [Knights Templar], between 1900 and 1910

Massed formation, state encampment, Michigan K.T. [Knights Templar], between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Massed formation, state encampment, Michigan K.T. [Knights Templar], between 1900 and 1910

Massed formation, state encampment, Michigan K.T. [Knights Templar], between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Massed formation, state encampment, Michigan K.T. [Knights Templar], between 1900 and 1910

Detroit commandery, no. 1, state encampment, Michigan K.T. [Knights Templar], between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Detroit commandery, no. 1, state encampment, Michigan K.T. [Knights Templar], between 1900 and 1910

The Temple Dungeon, around 1795, c1795. Creator: Unknown
The Temple Dungeon, around 1795, c1795

Portrait of Gerolamo Venier, Knight of Malta, c. 1580. Creator: Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)
Portrait of Gerolamo Venier, Knight of Malta, c. 1580. Found in the collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Tour du Temple, c. 1795. Creator: Anonymous
Tour du Temple, c. 1795. Found in the collection of the Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Baldwin II and Templars. Miniature from the "Historia" by William of Tyre, 13th century. Creator: Anonymous
Baldwin II and Templars. Miniature from the "Historia" by William of Tyre, 13th century. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Departure of the Templars. From Chronique d'outremer, c. 1280. Creator: Anonymous
Departure of the Templars. From Chronique d'outremer, c. 1280. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

A Knight Templar, ca 1860. Creator: De Doncker (Dedonker), Victor (1827-1881)
A Knight Templar, ca 1860. Private Collection

Ordo templatorum from Liber Chronicarum, 1493. Creator: Wolgemut, Michael (1434-1519)
Ordo templatorum from Liber Chronicarum, 1493. Private Collection

Scene from the New Play of "The Templar", at the Princess Theatre, 1850. Creator: Walter George Mason
Scene from the New Play of "The Templar", at the Princess Theatre, [London], 1850. Mr. Kean, with unwonted generosity, resigned the part of the hero to Mr

Scene from "Ivanhoe", at the Haymarket Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Scene from "Ivanhoe", at the Haymarket Theatre, [London], 1850....the scene in which the "Maid of Judah" threatens to throw herself from the battlements of the Templar's

Guillaume de Clermont defending the walls at the Siege of Acre, 1291. Artist: Papety, Dominique (1815-1849)
Guillaume de Clermont defending the walls at the Siege of Acre, 1291. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Syria, Hama surroundings, 6th Century Byzantine Sandstone Palace of Qasr ibn Wardan, Church

Syria, crusaders castle of Krak Des Chevaliers (Qala at al Hosn), a UNESCO Site

Greece, Rhodes, Rhodes Town, Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights

Knights Templar Seals of 1180, 1203, 1224, 1234, 1845. Artist: Essex, Richard Hamilton
Knights Templar Seals of 1180, 1203, 1224, 1234, 1845. From a private collection

Guy of Lusignan, King of Jerusalem and Cyprus. Artist: Picot, Francois-Edouard (1786-1868)
Guy of Lusignan, King of Jerusalem and Cyprus. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Temple Church (built by the Knights Templar), London, England

Syria, Hama Surroundings, Fortified Crusader Castle and Citadel of Musyaf

Syria, Northern Coast, Qalaat Salah ad Din (Saladin Crusader Castle), view from the ramparts

Greece, Rhodes, Rhodes Town, Old town and Wall ramparts

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The Knights Templar, led by Hugues de Payens, were on a noble mission to collect relics for their nation. With their distinctive house habit, they embarked on daring expeditions in search of sacred artifacts. The grandeur of the Knights Templar is beautifully captured in Henri Lehmann's artwork. In Syria, the crusaders castle of Krak Des Chevaliers stood as a testament to their strength and determination. It remains a UNESCO site today, reminding us of their legacy. Guillaume de Clermont valiantly defended the walls at the Siege of Acre in 1291, showcasing the bravery and loyalty that defined these knights. Greece's Rhodes Town housed the magnificent Palace of the Grand Master where these warriors resided. The Charola oratorium, originating from the 12th century, served as a spiritual sanctuary for them during their quests. The Ghent Altarpiece depicted "The Knights of Christ, " portraying their devotion to Christianity and chivalry. Their ascension towards righteousness was symbolized through this masterpiece. Even in London, England stands Temple Church - an architectural marvel built by none other than the Knights Templar themselves. Its presence serves as a reminder of their influence beyond borders. Syria's fortified Crusader Castle and Citadel of Musyaf showcased yet another stronghold established by these fearless knights who left an indelible mark wherever they went.