Saladin Collection (#3)

King Richard I (1157-119) at the Battle of Jaffa, 1192. Artist: William Turner Davey
King Richard I (1157-119) 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

Portrait of Sultan Saladin (Giovio Series), 1566-1568. Artist: Dell Altissimo, Cristofano (1525-1605)
Portrait of Sultan Saladin (Giovio Series), 1566-1568. Found in the collection of Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Fight between Christians and Saracens under Saladin. Miniature from the Historia by William of Tyre, 1460s. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque de Geneve

Richard I, King of England, (c1850). Richard (1157-1199) was king from 1189 to 1199. Below is a vignette of Richard fighting the Saracen leader, Saladin, during the Third Crusade (1189-1192 AD)

Richard the Lionheart and Saladin in mounted combat, 1191 (13th century)
Richard I, Coeur de Lion (Lionheart) (1157-1199), king of England (1189-99) and Saladin (1137-93) in mounted combat during the Crusade of 1191. Encaustic tiles (1250-1260) from Chertsey Abbey, Surrey

Saladin, c1180. Saladin or Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi, (1137-93), Sultan of Egypt and Syria, leader of Muslim armies against the Crusaders. After a contemporary miniature c1180

Cairo Citadel and group of camel riders
Two pictures of a travelling group of camel riders and of the Saladin Citadel of Cairo on a postcard decorated with drawn roses. Date: 1902

Decameron Nights at Drury Lane Theatre, London -- The Romance of Perdita and Saladin. circa 1920s

Syria. Crusader church inside the Citadel of Salah Ed-Din or Saladin castle. Near Latakia. World Heritage Site by UNESCO

Syria. The Citadel of Salah Ed-Din or Saladin castle. Near Latakia. World Heritage Site by UNESCO

Saladin engraving 1894
Great Men and Famous Women

Source Size = 2454 x 1741
" THE SALADIN"

Crusaders surrounded by Saladins (1137-93) army, illustration from Bibliotheque
KW219425 Crusaders surrounded by Saladins (1137-93) army, illustration from Bibliotheque des Croisades by J-F. Michaud, 1877 (litho) by Dore

Battle between Richard the Lionheart and Saladin, Jan Luyken, Timotheus ten Hoorn, 1683

The Rebellion in the Sudan, 1883: some Types of the Expeditionary Force: Albanian
THE REBELLION IN THE SUDAN, 1883: SOME TYPES OF THE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE: Albanian Bashi Bazouk (Infantry), Kurd (Cavalry), Native Sudanese Regular, Syrian Bashi Bazouk

Saladin, Saladin (Yacht), Yachts, 1890

CRUSADES. Saracen cavalrymen of Saladin. French manuscript illumination, 14th century

SALADIN (1138-1193). Sultan of Egypt and Syria. Woodcut, French, 1584

Richard I, Coeur de Lion or Lionheart (1157-1199), left, king of England from 1189, and Saladin, Sal al-Din al-Ayyubu, (1137-1193) in combat during Crusade of 1191, Third Crusade

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

Saladin (Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi) 1137-93. After a contemporary miniature c1180. Sultan of Egypt and Syria, leader of Muslim armies against the Crusaders

Richard I, Coeur de Lion, (1157-1199) landing at Jaffa (Joppa), September 1191. Richard, son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, and second Angevin (Plantagenet) king of England, (1189-1199)

SYRIA. Damascus. Tomb of Saladin. Relief on marble

Sultan of Egypt and Syria. Saladin (left) supervising the siege of Jerusalem, 1187
SALADIN (1138-1193). Sultan of Egypt and Syria. Saladin (left) supervising the siege of Jerusalem, 1187. French manuscript illumination, 15th century

SALADIN (1138-1193). Muslim sultan, receiving the English Bishop of Salisbury in Jerusalem in 1192. Wood engraving, 19th century

SULTAN SALADIN (1138-1193) Sultan of Egypt and Syria. Showing mercy towards the Christians of Jerusalem after his conquest of the city in 1187. Line engraving, late 19th century

SALADIN (1138-1193). Sultan of Egypt and Syria. Saladin receiving the English Bishop of Salisbury in Jerusalem in 1192. Wood engraving, 19th century

SALADIN (1138-1193). Saladin victorious in battle. Color engraving after Gustave Dor

PANC2A-00077
Saladin, commander of Muslim forces against the Crusaders. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Gustave Dore

PANC2A-00078
Saladin, commander of Muslim forces which defeated the Third Crusade. Hand-colored woodcut

Miracle Play showing Saladin on the way to Hell, 1910
Photograph showing a 13th century miracle play tableau, illustrating Saladin, Sultan of Egypt, heading towards Satan and Hell (bottom left)

Saladin & Leopard Knight
SALAH AD-DIN YUSUF IBN AYYUB Saladin on horseback (l) accompanied by Sir Kenneth, Earl of Huntingdon, Prince Royal of Scotland; incognito as the Knight of the Leopard

The Tomb of Saladin, the Moslem soldier Salah el Din, who died 1193, Damascus, Syria, Middle East

Despreaux & Saladin / 1190
William Despreaux taken by the Saracens and brought before the Sultan Saladin

Richard at Jaffa
THIRD CRUSADE - Richard I, after taking Acre, advances to Jaffa where he defeats Saladin and takes the city

Events / War / Crusades / 1187
William Despreaux brought before Saladin

Crusades / Treaty
THIRD CRUSADE After some victories, the Crusaders make a treaty with Saladin, giving them Jaffa, Acre, and visiting rights in Jerusalem

Crusades / Prisoners
after SECOND CRUSADE Saladin, after recapturing Jerusalem, watches a procession of Christian prisoners

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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.