Pope Urban Ii Collection

First Crusade begun by Peter the Hermit, 1095
Peter the Hermit preaching the First Crusade before Pope Urban II, 1095. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Pope Urban II. Council of Clermont (engraving)
7177188 Pope Urban II. Council of Clermont (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Urban II at Clermont-Ferrand, France, in 1095, where he attended the Council of Clermont)

Portrait and coat of arms of POPE URBANO II, 1088 (xylography)
7272485 Portrait and coat of arms of POPE URBANO II, 1088 (xylography); (add.info.: POPE URBANO II (1040-1099) born Brass of Lagery, promoter of Concilio di Clermont and the Crusade

First Crusade 1096-1099): Pope Urban II (c. 1035 - 1099) authorizes the start of the crusad on November 27
AIS5339221 First Crusade 1096-1099): Pope Urban II (c. 1035 - 1099) authorizes the start of the crusad on November 27, 1095 (miniature); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Pope Urban II Preaching First Crusade Market Place
Pope Urban II preaching the first crusade in the market place of Clermont, France, 27 November 1095. Pope Urban II, c. 1035 - 1099, aka Odo of Chatillon or Otho de Lagery

Pope Urban II preaching the First Crusade in the Market-Place of Clermont (engraving)
664509 Pope Urban II preaching the First Crusade in the Market-Place of Clermont (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

God willeth it (engraving)
966010 God willeth it (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: God willeth it! A Popular History of France by M Guizot (Dana Estes and Charles E Lauriat)

Saint Bruno (1030-1101), founder of the Cartusian order receives a message from Pope
JLJ4612918 Saint Bruno (1030-1101), founder of the Cartusian order receives a message from Pope Urban II (Urbano 2) (detail), 1645 (oil on canvas) by Le Sueur, Eustache (1617-55); 193x130 cm; Louvre

Saint Bruno (1030-1101), founder of the Carthusian Order receives a message from Pope
JLJ4658078 Saint Bruno (1030-1101), founder of the Carthusian Order receives a message from Pope Urban II (Urbano II), 1645 (oil on canvas) by Le Sueur, Eustache (1617-55); 193x130 cm; Louvre, Paris

Pope Urban II Preaching the First Crusade in the Square of Clermont. Found in the Collection of Gallerie di Piazza Scala, Milano

Pope Urban II preaches the First Crusade, 1683. Artist: Ten Hoorn, Timotheus (1644-1715)
Pope Urban II preaches the First Crusade, 1683. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Pope Urban II presiding over the Council of Clermont, France, 1095 (c1490). Urban II (c1035-1099), Pope from 1088-1099, preaching the First Crusade to assembled knights, noblemen and cardinals

Assembling the First Crusade, 1095 AD
Pope Urban II calling the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont, 1095. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a medieval illustration

Hugh de Vermandois receiving a consecrated Banner from Pope Urban, 1869. Hugh I of Vermandois (1057-1101), called Magnus or the Great

Peter the Hermit hears Pope Urban II at the Council of Clermont. Miniature from the Historia by William of Tyre, 1460s. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque de Geneve

The Council of Clermont in 1095. Miniature from the Historia by William of Tyre, 1460s. Artist: Anonymous
The Council of Clermont in 1095. Miniature from the Historia by William of Tyre, 1460s. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque de Geneve

Peter the Hermit presenting Urban II with petition on return from pilgrimage to Holy Land 1094
Peter the Hermit (c.1050-c.1115) French monk, presenting Urban II (Pope 1088-99) with petition on return from pilgrimage to Holy Land 1094. Urban commissioned Peter to preach the First Crusade

Pope Urban Ii. Preaching the First Crusade in the Market Place of Clermont

Frontispiece from The History of the Holy War: Began Anno 1095, by the Christian
XJF311237 Frontispiece from The History of the Holy War: Began Anno 1095, by the Christian Princes of Europe against the Turks, for the recovery of the Holy Land

Raymond IV de Saint-Gilles (c. 1043-1105) Taking the Cross, 1706 (oil on canvas)
XIR223474 Raymond IV de Saint-Gilles (c.1043-1105) Taking the Cross, 1706 (oil on canvas) by Rivalz, Antoine (1667-1735); 268x325 cm; Musee des Augustins, Toulouse

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"Pope Urban II: The Catalyst of the First Crusade" In 1095, the world witnessed a pivotal moment in history as Pope Urban II delivered a powerful sermon that would ignite the flames of the First Crusade. Standing before a captivated audience in the Market-Place of Clermont, his words resonated with fervor and conviction. The engraving depicts Pope Urban II preaching passionately, urging Christians to take up arms and embark on a holy mission to reclaim Jerusalem from Muslim control. His iconic phrase "God willeth it" became synonymous with this call to action, inspiring countless individuals to join the cause. Even Saint Bruno, founder of the Carthusian Order, received a message from Pope Urban II himself. This encounter symbolized how influential and far-reaching his message had become. The image captures Saint Bruno's awe-struck expression as he receives this divine missive. The Council of Clermont played a crucial role in shaping history. In 1095, under Pope Urban II's guidance, religious leaders convened to discuss plans for the crusade. Miniatures from William of Tyre's Historia depict Peter the Hermit listening intently during these deliberations—a testament to how deeply ingrained Pope Urban II's words were within society. Pope Urban II presided over this council with authority and determination. A painting by Ten Hoorn portrays him standing tall in front of an eager crowd at Clermont Square—his charismatic presence commanding attention and stirring hearts towards battle. Hugh de Vermandois receiving a consecrated banner from Pope Urban further exemplifies his leadership during these tumultuous times. As knights prepared for their journey into unknown lands, they sought blessings from their spiritual guide—an act that demonstrated unwavering faith in both God and their leader. Scenes from the First Crusade reveal its arduous nature through captivating artwork dating back centuries ago.