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Mediaeval Collection (#4)

Step back in time to the enchanting world of the medieval era, where history comes alive through captivating artifacts and stunning artwork

Background imageMediaeval Collection: Plan of an English mediaeval manor ddated 14th century (print)

Plan of an English mediaeval manor ddated 14th century (print)
2603530 Plan of an English mediaeval manor ddated 14th century (print); (add.info.: From Historical Atlas, published 1923.)

Background imageMediaeval Collection: Diagram of a the mechanism behind a nodding eagle

Diagram of a the mechanism behind a nodding eagle
1578316 Diagram of a the mechanism behind a nodding eagle; (add.info.: Diagram of a the mechanism behind a nodding eagle. The head was designed for the choir of the Cathedral by Villard de)

Background imageMediaeval Collection: Line drawing titled La Grant Danse Macabre from one of the earliest printed books

Line drawing titled La Grant Danse Macabre from one of the earliest printed books
1578304 Line drawing titled La Grant Danse Macabre from one of the earliest printed books; (add.info.: Line drawing titled La Grant Danse Macabre from one of the earliest printed books)

Background imageMediaeval Collection: Illustration depicting the Rhetoric giving instruction

Illustration depicting the Rhetoric giving instruction
1578287 Illustration depicting the Rhetoric giving instruction; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Rhetoric giving instruction)

Background imageMediaeval Collection: Iron shield presented to Don John of Austria by Pope Pius V for his services to Christendom after

Iron shield presented to Don John of Austria by Pope Pius V for his services to Christendom after the victory at
5242576 Iron shield presented to Don John of Austria by Pope Pius V for his services to Christendom after the victory at Lepanto, 1571

Background imageMediaeval Collection: Martin Behaim´s Globe, 1492. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R

Martin Behaim´s Globe, 1492. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R. Markham published 1892
2915312 Martin Behaim´s Globe, 1492. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R. Markham published 1892.; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Background imageMediaeval Collection: Diagram of the eye, from the work of Roger Bacon

Diagram of the eye, from the work of Roger Bacon
1578293 Diagram of the eye, from the work of Roger Bacon; (add.info.: Diagram of the eye, from the work of Roger Bacon (1214-1294), showing light entering the eye

Background imageMediaeval Collection: Medieval Musicians, Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1990

Medieval Musicians, Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1990
Hautbois, musicians Rick and Helen (Nellie) Heavisides, demonstrate and play medieval music on period instruments during a four day stay at Restormel Castle

Background imageMediaeval Collection: The Puente Romano (Roman Bridge) over the Guadiana river, dating back to the 1st century

The Puente Romano (Roman Bridge) over the Guadiana river, dating back to the 1st century BC. It is the worlds longest bridge from ancient times

Background imageMediaeval Collection: The Viscri fortified church was built by the Transylvanian Saxon community in Viscri

The Viscri fortified church was built by the Transylvanian Saxon community in Viscri in the 13th century. It is a Unesco World Heritage Site. Brasov County, Transylvania, Romania

Background imageMediaeval Collection: The Clock Tower, dating back to the 14th century, defends the main gate to the citadel

The Clock Tower, dating back to the 14th century, defends the main gate to the citadel of the medieval old town. With its 64 meters of height, the tower also served as the town hall until 1556

Background imageMediaeval Collection: The castle of Trujillo dating back to the 9th-12th centuries stands at the highest

The castle of Trujillo dating back to the 9th-12th centuries stands at the highest point of the town. It was raised over the remains of an old moorish citadel. Trujillo, Spain

Background imageMediaeval Collection: Tsarevets fortress and the Ascension Cathedral on the top of the hill. Veliko Tarnovo

Tsarevets fortress and the Ascension Cathedral on the top of the hill. Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

Background imageMediaeval Collection: Cook Street Gate, Coventry. Built in the Fourteenth century as a means of collecting

Cook Street Gate, Coventry. Built in the Fourteenth century as a means of collecting taxes from anyone who entered the city wall. 11th March 1963

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#36283029

Background imageMediaeval Collection: The old prison of the city of Annecy, Annecy, Haute-Savoie

The old prison of the city of Annecy, Annecy, Haute-Savoie

Background imageMediaeval Collection: The Cerro al Volturno castle is located on the top of a rock spur

The Cerro al Volturno castle is located on the top of a rock spur, from there it dominates the town of medieval origin. Cerro al Volturno, Isernia, Molise, Italy

Background imageMediaeval Collection: The Fontana Fraterna is a public source of the city of Isernia

The Fontana Fraterna is a public source of the city of Isernia, of which it is considered a symbol. Isernia, Molise, Italy

Background imageMediaeval Collection: Medieval village perched in the mountains. Pettorano sul Gizio, province of L Aquila

Medieval village perched in the mountains. Pettorano sul Gizio, province of L Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy

Background imageMediaeval Collection: Pitigliano is a splendid town in the Tufo area in Maremma

Pitigliano is a splendid town in the Tufo area in Maremma. Pitigliano, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy

Background imageMediaeval Collection: The Alcazaba, a Moorish fortification built in 835. A Unesco World Heritage Site, Merida

The Alcazaba, a Moorish fortification built in 835. A Unesco World Heritage Site, Merida. Spain

Background imageMediaeval Collection: The Plaza Mayor in the evening with San Martin church. Trujillo, Spain

The Plaza Mayor in the evening with San Martin church. Trujillo, Spain

Background imageMediaeval Collection: Facade of the Ponferrada templar castle, built in the 12th century. Castilla y Leon

Facade of the Ponferrada templar castle, built in the 12th century. Castilla y Leon, Spain

Background imageMediaeval Collection: Piata Sfatului (Council Square) at dusk, with the former Council House, built in 1420

Piata Sfatului (Council Square) at dusk, with the former Council House, built in 1420, in the middle. Brasov, Transylvania. Romania

Background imageMediaeval Collection: Piata Sfatului (Council Square) with the former Council House, built in 1420

Piata Sfatului (Council Square) with the former Council House, built in 1420, and the old town. Brasov, Transylvania. Romania

Background imageMediaeval Collection: The fortified church of Biertan, a Saxon village in Transylvania

The fortified church of Biertan, a Saxon village in Transylvania. A Unesco World Heritage Site. Sibiu County, Transylvania. Romania

Background imageMediaeval Collection: Old Town Hall Tower (Council Tower) and Piata Mica at dusk. Sibiu, Transylvania. Romania

Old Town Hall Tower (Council Tower) and Piata Mica at dusk. Sibiu, Transylvania. Romania

Background imageMediaeval Collection: The medieval old town inside the citadel. A Unesco World Heritage Site. Sighisoara

The medieval old town inside the citadel. A Unesco World Heritage Site. Sighisoara, Transylvania. Romania

Background imageMediaeval Collection: The 9th century village of Marvao with Arab origin. Portugal

The 9th century village of Marvao with Arab origin. Portugal

Background imageMediaeval Collection: Torre del Bujaco (Bujaco Tower), a moorish fortification, and the Plaza Mayor, a Unesco

Torre del Bujaco (Bujaco Tower), a moorish fortification, and the Plaza Mayor, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Caceres, Spain

Background imageMediaeval Collection: Tranquil pathway leading to the Old Town of Trujillo, Spain

Tranquil pathway leading to the Old Town of Trujillo, Spain

Background imageMediaeval Collection: Equestrian statue of Francisco Pizarro, the Trujillo-born conquistador of Peru. Trujillo

Equestrian statue of Francisco Pizarro, the Trujillo-born conquistador of Peru. Trujillo, Spain

Background imageMediaeval Collection: San Pedro de Alcantara. A Unesco World Heritage Site. Caceres, Spain

San Pedro de Alcantara. A Unesco World Heritage Site. Caceres, Spain

Background imageMediaeval Collection: The Church of Santa Maria la Mayor with its two towers, dating back to the 15th century

The Church of Santa Maria la Mayor with its two towers, dating back to the 15th century. Trujillo, Spain

Background imageMediaeval Collection: The medieval castle of Albuquerque (Luna Castle) dating back to the 13th century

The medieval castle of Albuquerque (Luna Castle) dating back to the 13th century. Albuquerque, Spain

Background imageMediaeval Collection: Boyana Church, a medieval Bulgarian Orthodox church. A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Boyana Church, a medieval Bulgarian Orthodox church. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sofia, Bulgaria

Background imageMediaeval Collection: Tsarevets fortress and the Ascension Cathedral on the top of the hill, at dusk

Tsarevets fortress and the Ascension Cathedral on the top of the hill, at dusk. Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

Background imageMediaeval Collection: Rozenhoedkai Canal & Belfry at Dusk, Brugge, Belgium

Rozenhoedkai Canal & Belfry at Dusk, Brugge, Belgium

Background imageMediaeval Collection: Trujillo and the Plaza Mayor in the evening. Spain

Trujillo and the Plaza Mayor in the evening. Spain

Background imageMediaeval Collection: Oradea City Hall and the Clock Tower, Romania

Oradea City Hall and the Clock Tower, Romania

Background imageMediaeval Collection: Le Rocher Bayard, Dinant, Wallonia, Namur, Belgium

Le Rocher Bayard, Dinant, Wallonia, Namur, Belgium
Le Rocher Bayard (right), a 40m high rock needle associated with the Four Sons of Aymon legend, on the river Meuse in Dinant, Wallonia, Namur, Belgium

Background imageMediaeval Collection: Templar Commander's room, Commanderie templiere d'Avalleur

Templar Commander's room, Commanderie templiere d'Avalleur
Templar Commander's room, altered in the 17th and 18th centuries, in the commanderie templiere d'Avalleur, or Templar commandery of Avalleur

Background imageMediaeval Collection: Reception room, Commanderie templiere d'Avalleur

Reception room, Commanderie templiere d'Avalleur
Reception room and dining room, 13th century (monumental fireplace added in the late Middle Ages), in the commanderie templiere d'Avalleur, or Templar commandery of Avalleur

Background imageMediaeval Collection: Chapel, Commanderie templiere d'Avalleur, Bar-sur-Seine

Chapel, Commanderie templiere d'Avalleur, Bar-sur-Seine
Chapel and commanderie templiere d'Avalleur, or Templar commandery of Avalleur, aerial view, founded 1167 and used by the Knights Templar until 1312 when the order was dissolved

Background imageMediaeval Collection: SANCHEZ, Pedro. Spanish painter active in Seville in the sec

SANCHEZ, Pedro. Spanish painter active in Seville in the second half of the fifteenth century. THE BURIAL OF CHRIST. Painting on wood. Museum of Fine Arts. Budapest. Hungary

Background imageMediaeval Collection: MONTAGNANA, Jacopo da (1440-/43-1499). Italian painter. MADO

MONTAGNANA, Jacopo da (1440-/43-1499). Italian painter. MADONNA AND DEAD CHRIST. Tempera on wood. Museum of Fine Arts. Budapest. Hungary

Background imageMediaeval Collection: Byzantine Icon. Crucifixion. XIV century

Byzantine Icon. Crucifixion. XIV century
BYZANTINE ART. GREECE. ICON with the crucifixion scene. Attributed to the circle of the Venetian painter Paolo Veneziano. Mid-fourteenth century. Byzantine Museum. Athens

Background imageMediaeval Collection: Romanesque Art. Spain. Crucifixion'. Mural Painting. Saint

Romanesque Art. Spain. Crucifixion'. Mural Painting. Saint
Romanesque Art. Spain. Crucifixion. Mural painting of the Church of Sanint Eulalia from Estaon (Pallars Sobira). XII century. Diocesan Museum of La Seu d'Urgell. Lleida province. Alt Urgell




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Step back in time to the enchanting world of the medieval era, where history comes alive through captivating artifacts and stunning artwork. Explore Al-Idrisi's intricate world map from 1154, a testament to the incredible knowledge and curiosity of that time. Marvel at the ingenuity of medieval scientists with their urine wheel, an early attempt at understanding bodily fluids. Transport yourself to Hever Castle in Edenbridge, Kent, where Anne Boleyn spent her childhood amidst grandeur and intrigue. Immerse yourself in celestial mechanics as you admire mesmerizing medieval artwork depicting heavenly bodies and their movements. Discover the Catalan Atlas from the 14th century, a masterpiece that showcases both geographical accuracy and artistic finesse. Cross Monnow Bridge over River Monnow in Wales; its sturdy structure has stood strong since medieval times. Journey to Barga, Italy, where echoes of medieval architecture still resonate through its charming streets. Admire Oronce Fine's remarkable world map from 1531; it offers a glimpse into how people perceived our planet during those times. Learn about Ladislaus I of Hungary or St. Ladislaus (Laszlo), whose reign left an indelible mark on history between 1040-1095. Feel like royalty as you explore Ashford Castle in County Mayo, Ireland – a majestic fortress dating back to the 13th century. Gaze upon Saint Michael Arcangel's Byzantine icon from Greece; its exquisite craftsmanship reflects devotion and spirituality prevalent during this period. Lastly, delve into trepanation through awe-inspiring artworks from the 14th century – witness ancient medical practices unfold before your eyes. The mediaeval era beckons us with tales of exploration, artistry beyond compare, architectural wonders that have stood against time itself.