Sec Xi Collection (#9)

Byzantium: faces of different Roman emperors of the Orient. Page of the Greek manuscript 122 by John Zonaras
VEN5027993 Byzantium: faces of different Roman emperors of the Orient. Page of the Greek manuscript 122 by John Zonaras (Giovanni Zonara or Ioannes Zonar, late 11th, early 12th century) (ms)

Roman antiquite: the architect Celer presents a model to explain his elliptical amphitheatre project
ELD4840259 Roman antiquite: the architect Celer presents a model to explain his elliptical amphitheatre project (then Colisee or Flavien amphitheatre)

A feast at the times of germanic peoples, 1st or 2nd century Engraving from "Germania" by Johannes Scherr
ELD4931560 A feast at the times of germanic peoples, 1st or 2nd century Engraving from "Germania" by Johannes Scherr 1880 Private collection; (add.info)

Discovered clusters of grapes by the expedition of Leif Ericson (or Erikson or Erikkson or Eriksson or Eiriksson or)
NWI4851466 Discovered clusters of grapes by the expedition of Leif Ericson (or Erikson or Erikkson or Eriksson or Eiriksson or Erickson) (v. 975-v)

Portrait of Pope Gregoire VII (Hildebrand, 1020-1085) (Pope Saint Gregoire VII (Gregorio)
ELD4931330 Portrait of Pope Gregoire VII (Hildebrand, 1020-1085) (Pope Saint Gregoire VII (Gregorio, Gregorius or Gregory) (Pope Gregory VII)

Hand of Guido d'Arezzo (Gui or Guy d'Arezzo), Italian benedictine
GIA5036377 Hand of Guido d'Arezzo (Gui or Guy d'Arezzo), Italian benedictine, music theorist (990-1050) and one of the founders of the naming of musical notes

St. Bernard of Clairvaux (San Bernardo di Chiaravalle).Theologian of the Church (Fontaine-les-Dijon, 1090 in Clairvaux)
GIA5034894 St. Bernard of Clairvaux (San Bernardo di Chiaravalle).Theologian of the Church (Fontaine-les-Dijon, 1090 in Clairvaux)

Ancient Rome: " Portrait of Messalina (Valeria Messalina) (17/20-48) wife of Emperor Claude
ELD4874706 Ancient Rome: " Portrait of Messalina (Valeria Messalina) (17/20-48) wife of Emperor Claude and great debauchee with her lover Caius Silius (died 48)" (Ancient rome)

Representation of the doctor, Persian philosopher Avicenna (Ibn Sina) (980-1037)
ELD4859390 Representation of the doctor, Persian philosopher Avicenna (Ibn Sina) (980-1037) at the court of the Kakouyid emir Ala ad-Dawla Muhammed in Isfahan (Isfahan) after his escape from prison

Representation of the Greek doctor and botanist Pedanius Dioscoride (40-90 AD)
ELD4861050 Representation of the Greek doctor and botanist Pedanius Dioscoride (40-90 AD) drawing the mandrake plant for his work De materia medica"

William II
3789749 William II; (add.info.: William II, known as William Rufus or William the Red, portrait. King of England from 1087 until 1100. 1056 - 2 August 1100)

William II
3790406 William II; (add.info.: William II, known as William Rufus or William the Red, portrait. King of England from 1087 until 1100. 1056 - 2 August 1100)

Battle of Hastings - death of Harold II (engraving)
3783267 Battle of Hastings - death of Harold II (engraving); (add.info.: Battle of Hastings - death of Harold II (Harold Godwinson), 14 October 1066

William II
3790405 William II; (add.info.: William II, known as William Rufus or William the Red, portrait. King of England from 1087 until 1100. 1056 - 2 August 1100)

William The Conqueror
3789720 William The Conqueror; (add.info.: William The Conqueror or William I, portrait. First Norman King of England reigning from 1066 until his death in 1087. 1028- 9 September 1087)

11th century agriculture in England
3787239 11th century agriculture in England; (add.info.: 11th century agriculture in England. Illustrations of various techniques (including scything). 19th century illustration

Henri I, King of France, 1837 (plaster sculpture)
7422969 Henri I, King of France, 1837 (plaster sculpture) by Jacquet, Francois-Henri (1778-after 1848); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles, France; (add.info.: Henri I)

Leif Erikson, 1893 (photogravure)
3671713 Leif Erikson, 1893 (photogravure) by Whitney, Anne (1821-1915); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The book of the fair)

Page from The Canon of Medicine (al-Qānūn fī aṭ-Ṭibb) by Avicenna
2625243 Page from The Canon of Medicine (al-Qānūn fī aṭ-Ṭibb) by Avicenna by Iranian School (15th Century); (add.info.: Probably Iran, beginning of 15th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Page from The Canon of Medicine (al-Qānūn fī aṭ-Ṭibb) by Avicenna
2625215 Page from The Canon of Medicine (al-Qānūn fī aṭ-Ṭibb) by Avicenna by Iranian School (15th Century); (add.info.: Probably Iran, beginning of 15th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Church of the Abbey of Sainte Genevieve
3782164 Church of the Abbey of Sainte Genevieve; (add.info.: Church of the Abbey of Sainte Genevieve, front view. Founded by Clovis and rebuilt from the 11th to 13th Centuries)

Page from The Canon of Medicine (al-Qānūn fī aṭ-Ṭibb) by Avicenna
2625216 Page from The Canon of Medicine (al-Qānūn fī aṭ-Ṭibb) by Avicenna by Iranian School (15th Century); (add.info.: Probably Iran, beginning of 15th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

King Louis VI, 1837 (plaster sculpture)
7422953 King Louis VI, 1837 (plaster sculpture) by Jacquet, Francois-Henri (1778-after 1848); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles, France; (add.info.: Louis VI)

Medical plate from Kitab Al Qanun fi Page from the Canon of Medicine by Avicenna (Ibn Sina) (980-1037)
LRI4672438 Medical plate from Kitab Al Qanun fi Page from the Canon of Medicine by Avicenna (Ibn Sina) (980-1037), 14th century (vellum)-Tibb (Al Tibb) by Avicenna by Islamic School

The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined, 1070 (wool embroidery on linen)
XCF115624 The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined, 1070 (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The Barbican, Alnwick Castle, from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF306367 The Barbican, Alnwick Castle, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

View of the north wall of the Inner Ward, Alnwick Castle, from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF306366 View of the north wall of the Inner Ward, Alnwick Castle, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer

View of Alnwick Castle, Northumberland, from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF306362 View of Alnwick Castle, Northumberland, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: earliest parts of the castle built by Yves de Vescy)

The Body of Harold brought before William the Conqueror, 1844-61 (oil on canvas)
MAN62927 The Body of Harold brought before William the Conqueror, 1844-61 (oil on canvas) by Brown, Ford Madox (1821-93); 105x123.1 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

The Fire of Rome, 18 July 64, 18th century (oil on canvas)
JLJ4667772 The Fire of Rome, 18 July 64, 18th century (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); Musee des Beaux-Arts Andre Malraux, Le Havre, France; (add.info.: The Fire of Rome, 18 July 64)

Portrait of the Persian philosopher, writer, doctor and scientist Avicenna (Ibn Sina) (980-1037)
ELD4861272 Portrait of the Persian philosopher, writer, doctor and scientist Avicenna (Ibn Sina) (980-1037), Arab physician and philosopher

Religious costumes in the Middle Ages: from g to d a priest of the 10th century, a pope in the 11th century
ELD4834392 Religious costumes in the Middle Ages: from g to d a priest of the 10th century, a pope in the 11th century, an eveque (with a mitre and a butt)

Middle Ages: representation of Pope Benedict IX (benedetto, Benedict or Benedictus) (1032-1044)
ELD4955210 Middle Ages: representation of Pope Benedict IX (benedetto, Benedict or Benedictus) (1032-1044) Drawing from "Misteri del Vaticano" by Franco Mistrali

Alexander Vitelleschi (?), Knight of Empire and Count Palatin, 11th century - Alexandre Vitelleschi
FLO4676700 Alexander Vitelleschi (?), Knight of Empire and Count Palatin, 11th century - Alexandre Vitelleschi, imperial knight and count palatine

Saxon and Norman Military Costume from the Bayeux Tapestry, illustration from Illustrations of Medieval Costume in
5323836 Saxon and Norman Military Costume from the Bayeux Tapestry, illustration from Illustrations of Medieval Costume in England

Building the ships for the Norman invasion of England by William the Conqueror, 1066, after the Bayeux Tapestry
6867323 Building the ships for the Norman invasion of England by William the Conqueror, 1066, after the Bayeux Tapestry, illustration from Everyday Life in Anglo-Saxon, Viking and Norman Times

Boniface, Duke of Tuscany - Boniface III, Margrave of Tuscany (c 985-1052)
FLO4675939 Boniface, Duke of Tuscany - Boniface III, Margrave of Tuscany (c 985-1052) - He wears a gold hat decorated with precious stones, green chlamys bordered in gold, blue tunic

Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066 (chromolitho)
543270 Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Harold's ships are blown to the territory of Count Guy of Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183103 Harold's ships are blown to the territory of Count Guy of Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Madonna, XI-XII century (wood painting)
7294379 Madonna, XI-XII century (wood painting) by Belizio, Pietro di & Belluomo (11th-12th century); Fondazione Magnani-Rocca, Parma, Italy; (add.info.: Madonna, XI-XII century)

William 1st conqueror during the assault and capture of Mantis, July 1087
PCT4264724 William 1st conqueror during the assault and capture of Mantis, July 1087. William (also known as the Batard 1027-1087) was Duke of Normandy and King of England from 1066 until his death

William, Duke of Normandy rides to welcome Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183115 William, Duke of Normandy rides to welcome Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Lancelot in a battle - VERARD, Antoine (15th century). English publisher and bookseller. ; LANCELOT (6th c. )
CUL4871870 Lancelot in a battle - VERARD, Antoine (15th century). English publisher and bookseller.; LANCELOT (6th c.). Knight of King Arthur's court. Lancelot in a battle

Harold rides to Bosham church to pray before leaving for Normandy, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183100 Harold rides to Bosham church to pray before leaving for Normandy, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) (detail of 115608) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie

William the Conqueror and his Navy, going to England, illustration from Le costume ancien ou moderne, by J
1807109 William the Conqueror and his Navy, going to England, illustration from Le costume ancien ou moderne, by J. Ferrario, Milan, c.1820 (colour engraving) by Italian School

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"Sec XI: A Journey Through Time and History" Step into the enchanting world of Sec XI, where history comes alive through captivating images. From the grandeur of The Barbican to the majestic Alnwick Castle, this collection takes us on a visual odyssey through centuries past. In a black and white photograph, we glimpse the north wall of Alnwick Castle's Inner Ward, standing tall as a testament to its medieval glory. Another image showcases the breathtaking view of Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, evoking a sense of awe and wonder. Moving beyond castles, we delve into historical events depicted in stunning artworks. Witness William the Conqueror's solemn gaze upon Harold's lifeless body in an oil painting that captures the weighty aftermath of battle. Nearby stands a marble tombstone from 1040, honoring a Muslim girl whose story remains untold but forever remembered. The canvas unfolds further with scenes like "The Fire of Rome, " immortalizing one fateful day in July 64 AD when flames engulfed an empire. In contrast, "The Death of Germanicus" transports us to ancient Rome as we witness tragedy unfold before our eyes – Agrippina's assassination at her son Nero's command. Venturing eastward brings us face-to-face with Avicenna (Ibn Sina), an eminent Persian philosopher and scientist who left an indelible mark on human knowledge during his lifetime from 980-1037 AD. His portrait is drawn from "The Chronicles of Nuremberg, " adding depth to our understanding of this influential figure. As we explore religious costumes throughout the Middle Ages – from priests to popes and members of esteemed orders – each attire tells its own tale within society’s intricate tapestry. Pope Benedict IX emerges through time via another drawing from "Misteri del Vaticano, " reminding us how power can shape both individuals and eras alike.