Saladin Collection

Saladin, Sultan of Egypt and Syria
Salah Ad-Din Yusuf Ibn Ayyub, known as Saladin, Muslim Sultan of Egypt and Syria (reigned 1174-1193)

Meeting of King Richard the Lionheart with Saladin
Meeting of King Richard I (the Lionheart) with Saladin, during the Third Crusade. 1191

Saladin, Sultan of Egypt and Syria
Saladin (1137-1193), Sultan of Egypt and Syria. Saladin led Islamic opposition to the European armies during the Crusades

Richard Lion's Heart in Palestine during the third crusade, engraving by Alfred
1746860 Richard Lion's Heart in Palestine during the third crusade, engraving by Alfred and Tomy Johannot for The Talisman book by Walter Scott (1825); (add.info)

The Saladin, 1850
3330836 The Saladin, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of the Saladin a British barque that made voyages between Britain and the coast of Peru, carrying shipments of guano)

Richard I, Coeur de Lion, (1157-1199) landing at Jaffa (Joppa), September 1191. Wood engraving c1880
538358 Richard I, Coeur de Lion, (1157-1199) landing at Jaffa (Joppa), September 1191. Wood engraving c1880.; (add.info.: Richard, son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine)

the 3rd Crusade in 1189-1192, english manuscript of the 13th century
1749520 the 3rd Crusade in 1189-1192, english manuscript of the 13th century; (add.info.: the 3rd Crusade in 1189-1192, english manuscript of the 13th century); Photo: Tallandier

death of Baudouin IV king of Jerusalem in 1185 between the 2nd and the 3rd crusades, engraving by Gustave Dore
1747397 death of Baudouin IV king of Jerusalem in 1185 between the 2nd and the 3rd crusades, engraving by Gustave Dore; (add.info)

Richard 1st said Richard Lion-Hearted (1157-1199) king of England in 1189-1199, engraving
1758483 Richard 1st said Richard Lion-Hearted (1157-1199) king of England in 1189-1199, engraving; (add.info.: Richard 1st said Richard Lion-Hearted (1157-1199) king of England in 1189-1199

Richard I, Coeur de Lion, (1157-1199) at the Battle of Arsuf, 1191
538355 Richard I, Coeur de Lion, (1157-1199) at the Battle of Arsuf, 1191.; (add.info.: Richard son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, and next Angevin (Plantagenet) king of England, (1189-1199)

Tenth Day, Ninth Story: Saladin Bestows Rich Gifts on the Sleeping Torello, c. 1757. Creator: Hubert Francois Gravelot
Tenth Day, Ninth Story: Saladin Bestows Rich Gifts on the Sleeping Torello, c. 1757

The siege of Jerusalem by Saladin, 1187, 1337. Creator: Maître de Fauvel (active 1314-1340)
The siege of Jerusalem by Saladin, 1187 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Map of Third Crusade and Childrens Crusade
Map of the Third Crusade and the Childrens Crusade, showing various routes and territories. Date: 1190

Richard I, Coeur de Lion at the Battle of Arsuf, 1191, (c1880). A 19th century romanticisation of the Crusades. Richard the Lionheart (1157-1199)

Saladin (1138-1193), Egyptian Sultan

Terrific combat between Richard Coeur de Lion and Saladin, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Terrific combat between Richard Coeur de Lion and Saladin, 1850. A satirical illustration of Richard the Lionheart and Saladin in battle

King Richard I (1157-1199) at the Battle of Jaffa, 1192. The Battle of Jaffa took place during the Crusades, as one of a series of campaigns between Saladins army

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

Tombs of the Mamluks (Mamelukes) in Cairo, Egypt
Tombs of the Mamluks in the City of the Dead with the Saladin Citadel of Cairo in the background (top right), Egypt. Date: 20th century

The Red Cross Knights in the Power of Saladin, illustration from Helmet & Cowl
STC445261 The Red Cross Knights in the Power of Saladin, illustration from Helmet & Cowl: Stories of Monastic and Military Orders W.M. Letts and M.F.S

The meeting of Richard Coeur de Lion and Saladin (colour litho)
3091433 The meeting of Richard Coeur de Lion and Saladin (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: The meeting of Richard Coeur de Lion and Saladin)

Coeur-de-Lion and the Saracens. A. D. 1191 (colour litho)
670144 Coeur-de-Lion and the Saracens. A.D. 1191 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coeur-de-Lion and the Saracens. A.D. 1191)

The Red Cross Knights in the Power of Saladin (colour litho)
6027999 The Red Cross Knights in the Power of Saladin (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Red Cross Knights in the Power of Saladin)

Portrait of King Richard I of England, surnamed Lionheart or Coeur de lion
6337225 Portrait of King Richard I of England, surnamed Lionheart or Coeur de lion by Rundall, Mary Ann (d.1839) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of King Richard I of England)

Portrait of Saladin (litho)
6004490 Portrait of Saladin (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saladin. Illustration for Living Biographies of Famous Rulers by Henry Thomas and Dana Lee Thomas)

The meeting of Richard Coeur de Lion and Saladin (colour litho)
3101681 The meeting of Richard Coeur de Lion and Saladin (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: The meeting of Richard Coeur de Lion and Saladin)

Detail of a cassone showing the story of Saladin and Torello of Istria, by Giovanni Boccaccio (tempera on panel)
XIR444282 Detail of a cassone showing the story of Saladin and Torello of Istria, by Giovanni Boccaccio (tempera on panel) (see also 444280-81) by Italian School

Detail of a cassone showing the story of Saladin and Torello of Istria, by Giovanni Boccaccio (tempera on panel)
XIR444281 Detail of a cassone showing the story of Saladin and Torello of Istria, by Giovanni Boccaccio (tempera on panel) (see also 444280 & 444282) by Italian School

Detail of a cassone showing the story of Saladin and Torello of Istria, by Giovanni Boccaccio (tempera on panel)
XIR444280 Detail of a cassone showing the story of Saladin and Torello of Istria, by Giovanni Boccaccio (tempera on panel) (see also 444281-82) by Italian School

The Balloon Accident, the "Saladin"drifting Seaward (engraving)
1054789 The Balloon Accident, the " Saladin" drifting Seaward (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Balloon Accident)

The Saladin Citadel of Cairo, medieval Islamic fortress, Egypt, c.1880 s

The Battle of Arsuf, 7th September 1191 (litho) (b / w photo)
STC400587 The Battle of Arsuf, 7th September 1191 (litho) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Saladin (engraving)
816620 Saladin (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, better known as Saladin)

Saladin (engraving)
672395 Saladin (engraving) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saladin. Illustration for Heroes & Heroines of English History (Ernest Nister, c 1895)

Saladin, first Sultan of Egypt, and Selim I, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples

Saladin permits the Christians to leave Jerusalem (coloured engraving)
2813460 Saladin permits the Christians to leave Jerusalem (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saladin permits the Christians to leave Jerusalem)

Portrait of Saladin, 1566-68 (oil on panel)
3522625 Portrait of Saladin, 1566-68 (oil on panel) by Altissimo, Cristofano dell (c.1525-1605); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

The Old Man of the Mountain (chromolitho)
3100698 The Old Man of the Mountain (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Man of the Mountain)

Encounter between Richard I and Saladin
LLM456084 Encounter between Richard I and Saladin by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Encounter between Richard I and Saladin)

Saladin watching captured Christians pass by after his capture of Jerusalem, 1187 (engraving)
3647273 Saladin watching captured Christians pass by after his capture of Jerusalem, 1187 (engraving) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ms Fr 22495 Fol. 229 Saladins Army, from Le Roman de Godefroi de Bouillon
BNP159920 Ms Fr 22495 Fol.229 Saladins Army, from Le Roman de Godefroi de Bouillon, 1337 (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Combat between Richard and Saladin (engraving)
1617071 The Combat between Richard and Saladin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Combat between Richard and Saladin)

The Saladin (engraving)
1101301 The Saladin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Saladin. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Richard Coeur-De-Lion and Saladin (aquatint)
3100045 Richard Coeur-De-Lion and Saladin (aquatint) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Coeur-De-Lion and Saladin)

The Battle of Hattin, 4th July 1187 (colour litho)
XEE3116779 The Battle of Hattin, 4th July 1187 (colour litho) by French School; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Hattin took place on July 4, 1187)

Citadel and Tombs of the Caliphs, Cairo, c. 1880 (b / w photo)
498335 Citadel and Tombs of the Caliphs, Cairo, c.1880 (b/w photo) by Sebah, J. Pascal (1823-1886); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tombs of the Mameluke Sultans of Cairo, Egypt)

The Christians of the Holy City defiling before Saladin (engraving)
966085 The Christians of the Holy City defiling before Saladin (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Christians of the Holy City defiling before Saladin)

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Saladin, the renowned Sultan of Egypt and Syria, left an indelible mark on history. His meeting with King Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade is a testament to his diplomatic prowess and strategic brilliance. The tombs of the Mamluks in Cairo stand as a reminder of Saladin's enduring legacy. The mausoleum of Saladin, adorned with a marble coffin that now lies empty, serves as a solemn tribute to this great leader. As we study maps depicting the Third Crusade and Children's Crusade, we gain insight into the complex geopolitical landscape that Saladin navigated with skill. Artistic depictions capture moments from history when Saladin clashed with formidable opponents like Richard Coeur de Lion. The terrific combat between these two legendary figures showcases their valor and military acumen. In battles such as Arsuf and Jaffa, King Richard I faced off against Saladin's forces, each displaying unwavering determination to protect their respective realms. Qalaat Salah ad Din (Saladin Crusader Castle) along Syria's northern coast stands today as a symbol of his triumphs. However, it is important to acknowledge that not all tales surrounding it can heroic. The order for the massacre of Knights Templar and Hospitaller by his command reveals another facet of his rule – one marked by ruthless decisions made in times of war. Even so, legends persist about Red Cross Knights falling into Saladin's power; stories passed down through generations continue to captivate our imagination. As we delve into history books or gaze upon ancient illustrations capturing these events - whether lithographs or chromolithos - let us remember that they offer glimpses into an era defined by both heroism and complexity. And at its center stood none other than Saladin himself – an enigmatic figure whose influence shaped medieval politics forevermore.