Thirteenth Century Collection (#6)

Thoronet Abbey. Ruins in front of the lay brother's building
7125799 Thoronet Abbey. Ruins in front of the lay brother's building; (add.info.: The Thoronet abbey. Ruins in front of the lay brother's building)

holy chassis XII-13th century (wood, ivory and champleved enamels on golden copper)
7110418 holy chassis XII-13th century (wood, ivory and champleved enamels on golden copper); Cathedral of St. Etienne, Sens, France; (add.info.: holy chassis XII-XIII wood)

Cahir castle, County Tipperary, Ireland (photo)
6436155 Cahir castle, County Tipperary, Ireland (photo); (add.info.: Cahir, County Tipperary, Republic of Ireland. Eire. People strolling by the 13th century castle.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Exterior detail. St Stephen's Cathedral in Metz, 12th-15th Century (photo)
6435649 Exterior detail. St Stephen's Cathedral in Metz, 12th-15th Century (photo); Cathedral of St. Etienne, Metz, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024

King Saul and David, c.1250 (Miniature)
7293243 King Saul and David, c.1250 (Miniature); (add.info.: Religion. Bible. Old Testament. The king Saul and David with his harp)

Schloss Vaduz castle, 12th century, autumn, residence of the Principality of Liechtenstein, Europe
IMB4844149 Schloss Vaduz castle, 12th century, autumn, residence of the Principality of Liechtenstein, Europe; (add.info.: Schloss Vaduz castle, 12th century, autumn)

Mosaics of the apse of the Church of San Clemente al Laterano (Basilica of St. Clment of Lateran) 12th century Rome
IMB4841941 Mosaics of the apse of the Church of San Clemente al Laterano (Basilica of St. Clment of Lateran) 12th century Rome

Mosaics of the apse of the Church of San Clemente al Laterano (Basilica of St. Clment of Lateran) 12th century Rome
IMB4841933 Mosaics of the apse of the Church of San Clemente al Laterano (Basilica of St. Clment of Lateran) 12th century Rome

Mosaics of the apse of the Church of San Clemente al Laterano (Basilica of St. Clment of Lateran) 12th century Rome
IMB4841905 Mosaics of the apse of the Church of San Clemente al Laterano (Basilica of St. Clment of Lateran) 12th century Rome

Detail at the main entrance, Porta de l'Almudaina, La Seu Cathedral, Palma de Majorca, Majorca, Balearic Islands
IMB4953286 Detail at the main entrance, Porta de l'Almudaina, La Seu Cathedral, Palma de Majorca, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe; (add.info.: Detail at the main entrance)

Pope Innocent II taken prisoner by King Roger II of Sicily (1095-1154) who supported Anaclet II during the schism
ELD4946246 Pope Innocent II taken prisoner by King Roger II of Sicily (1095-1154) who supported Anaclet II during the schism

"John (1167-1216) king of England from 1199, c.1900 (engraving)
UTD4950443 "John (1167-1216) king of England from 1199, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: "John (1167-1216) king of England from 1199; youngest son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine

Romanesque art: detail of capitals decorated with animals, church Saint Jacques de Conzac
JEB4932743 Romanesque art: detail of capitals decorated with animals, church Saint Jacques de Conzac, Saint Aulais la Chapelle (Saint-Aulais-la-Chapelle)

An archer hunter, followed by his mount - Mosaic of the choir built at the instigation of the eveque Guy de Lons
JEB4940130 An archer hunter, followed by his mount - Mosaic of the choir built at the instigation of the eveque Guy de Lons (died 1141)

An archer hunter, followed by a horse - Mosaic of the choir built at the instigation of the eveque Guy de Lons
JEB4940112 An archer hunter, followed by a horse - Mosaic of the choir built at the instigation of the eveque Guy de Lons (died 1141)

The anger of John Sans terre (1167-1215) swearing revenge against the barons who made him sign the Magna Carta
NWI4945231 The anger of John Sans terre (1167-1215) swearing revenge against the barons who made him sign the Magna Carta (Magna Carta)

King John landless looks at the entrance of the barons in London, England
NWI4945222 King John landless looks at the entrance of the barons in London, England, 1215 - King John watching the entry of the barons into London, 1215

View porch in the narthex of the church of Notre Dame (Notre-Dame), royal abbey of Celles sur Belle (les-sur-belle)
JEB4943446 View porch in the narthex of the church of Notre Dame (Notre-Dame), royal abbey of Celles sur Belle (les-sur-belle) (79370)

Italy Tuscany Pisa - The tower of Pisa and the Duomo - Cathedrale - The bell tower of the Duomo
JEB4948744 Italy Tuscany Pisa - The tower of Pisa and the Duomo - Cathedrale - The bell tower of the Duomo, height of 68m in Carrara marble 1173 - Leaning following a subsidence of the ground;

Arabic formulary Compound Remedies Arranged According to Ailment, 13th century
2625363 Arabic formulary Compound Remedies Arranged According to Ailment, 13th century; (add.info.: by Najib al-Din al-Samarqandi The copy appears to have been made by the copyist preparing)

The Canon of Medicine
2625211 The Canon of Medicine; (add.info.: The central text consists of the anatomical sections of the Canon of Medicine by Ibn S?n? (Avicenna)

Knight of the Order of Alcantara. Spanish military order established in 1176
FLO4708459 Knight of the Order of Alcantara. Spanish military order established in 1176, originally called the Knights of Saint Julian of the Poirier

One sagittarius and two fish. Pavement Mosaic, detail. 1124. Prioress of Ganagobie, Ganagobia
JEB4873562 One sagittarius and two fish. Pavement Mosaic, detail. 1124. Prioress of Ganagobie, Ganagobia; (add.info.: One sagittarius and two fish. Pavement Mosaic, detail. 1124)

Geographic map of England and France during the Angevins dynasty, 12th-15th century. Lithograph of the 19th century
NWI4874543 Geographic map of England and France during the Angevins dynasty, 12th-15th century. Lithograph of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Anarchy, English Civil War, Battle of the Standard: Walter Espec (12th century)
ELD4873343 Anarchy, English Civil War, Battle of the Standard: Walter Espec (12th century) pledging to defeat the Scots of David I of Scotland, 22/08/1138" (Anarchy)

Conquete of Ireland: " King Henry II of England (1133-1189) debarque in Waterford in Ireland on 18/10/1172"
ELD4875059 Conquete of Ireland: " King Henry II of England (1133-1189) debarque in Waterford in Ireland on 18/10/1172" (Irish conquest)

View of the Almudaina Palace, Palau de Almudaina, historic castle with palm trees in the historic centre
IMB4868590 View of the Almudaina Palace, Palau de Almudaina, historic castle with palm trees in the historic centre, Ciutat Antiga, Palma de Majorca, Balearic Islands

Fountains in King's Garden, Hort del Rei, the former approach to Almudaina Palace, Palau de Almudaina
IMB4868557 Fountains in King's Garden, Hort del Rei, the former approach to Almudaina Palace, Palau de Almudaina, historic city centre, Ciutat Antiga, Palma de Mallorca, Majorca

Denis I, called "The Farmer" (1261 - 1325). King of Portugal and Algarve (1261-1325)
CUL4868067 Denis I, called "The Farmer" (1261 - 1325). King of Portugal and Algarve (1261-1325). Detail in portraits of the kings of Portugal. Genealogia de los Reyes de Espana. 1463

Alfonso IV, known as the Brave - AFONSO (Alfonso) IV of Portugal, called " the Brave" (1291 - 1357)
CUL4868092 Alfonso IV, known as the Brave - AFONSO (Alfonso) IV of Portugal, called " the Brave" (1291 - 1357). King of Portugal and Algarve (1325-1357)

Palau de l'Almudaina, Palau de l'Almudaina, Avinguda de Gabriel Roca, Parc de la Mar, old town, Ciutat Antiga
IMB4866179 Palau de l'Almudaina, Palau de l'Almudaina, Avinguda de Gabriel Roca, Parc de la Mar, old town, Ciutat Antiga, Palma de Mallorca, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

Song V of Hell: the second circle where the lush are located. Illustration of the Divine Comedie (Divina Commedia)
VEN5033901 Song V of Hell: the second circle where the lush are located. Illustration of the Divine Comedie (Divina Commedia) by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321)

Romanesque art: bezel with benching hand. Cathedrale San Giorgio de Ferrara (Ferrara), 12th century
VEN5031447 Romanesque art: bezel with benching hand. Cathedrale San Giorgio de Ferrara (Ferrara), 12th century.; (add.info.: Romanesque art: bezel with benching hand)

Uzes, 30700. Gard. The Cathedrale Saint Theodorit and the Fenestrelle Tower
JEB4945804 Uzes, 30700. Gard. The Cathedrale Saint Theodorit and the Fenestrelle Tower; (add.info.: Uzes, 30700. Gard. The Cathedrale Saint Theodorit and the Fenestrelle Tower); © Jean Bernard

Detail of the central portal of the church of Saint Nicholas (Saint Nicholas) in Civray (86400), 12th century Vienna
JEB4943797 Detail of the central portal of the church of Saint Nicholas (Saint Nicholas) in Civray (86400), 12th century Vienna; (add.info)

View of the facade of the church of Saint Nicholas (Saint Nicholas) in Civray (86400), 12th century Vienna
JEB4943777 View of the facade of the church of Saint Nicholas (Saint Nicholas) in Civray (86400), 12th century Vienna; (add.info)

Detail of the main portal of the church of Saint Bernard (Saint-Bernard) to Contre (17470), Charente-Maritime
JEB4943343 Detail of the main portal of the church of Saint Bernard (Saint-Bernard) to Contre (17470), Charente-Maritime; (add.info)

Representation of the First Pope Saint Peter - Sculpture of the 15th century Church of Saint Peter (Saint-Pierre)
JEB4943180 Representation of the First Pope Saint Peter - Sculpture of the 15th century Church of Saint Peter (Saint-Pierre) Aulnay (17470)

Detail of capiteau representing elephants, church Saint Pierre (Saint-Pierre) in Aulnay (17470), Charente-Maritime
JEB4943175 Detail of capiteau representing elephants, church Saint Pierre (Saint-Pierre) in Aulnay (17470), Charente-Maritime; (add.info.: Detail of capiteau representing elephants)

View of the Meridional facade, central bay has four vaults, first vessure, Romanesque bestiare, second vessure
JEB4943078 View of the Meridional facade, central bay has four vaults, first vessure, Romanesque bestiare, second vessure, elders of the apocalypse, third vessure twelve apotres and twelve prophetes

View of the western facade, central bay has four vaults, first vessure, calendar of the year, second vessure
JEB4943074 View of the western facade, central bay has four vaults, first vessure, calendar of the year, second vessure, christ accompanies madly virgins and wise virgins

Castle above Vaduz, 12th century, Alps, Rhine Valley, Liechtenstein
IMB4963633 Castle above Vaduz, 12th century, Alps, Rhine Valley, Liechtenstein; (add.info.: Castle above Vaduz, 12th century, Alps, Rhine Valley, Liechtenstein); © Imagebroker

Representation of Saint Zite (Zita or Sitha or Citha) by Lucca (1218-1278). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4910180 Representation of Saint Zite (Zita or Sitha or Citha) by Lucca (1218-1278). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Portrait of Marco Polo, 19th century (engraving)
NWI4903303 Portrait of Marco Polo, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Marco Polo (1254 - 1324) Venetian explorer

Representation of Edwige Hedwige (1174-1243) (Hedwig of Silesia). By Silesie (Jadwiga slaska) 19th century (engraving)
ELD4913447 Representation of Edwige Hedwige (1174-1243) (Hedwig of Silesia). By Silesie (Jadwiga slaska) 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Saint William of Bourges (1120-1209) designed archbishop by Eudes, brother of Henri de Sully
ELD4913087 Representation of Saint William of Bourges (1120-1209) designed archbishop by Eudes, brother of Henri de Sully, eveque of Paris, 1199

Representation of Saint Rosalia of Palermo (1130-1160) in her cave (st Rosalia of Palermo in her cave)
ELD4914393 Representation of Saint Rosalia of Palermo (1130-1160) in her cave (st Rosalia of Palermo in her cave) Engraving 19th century Private collection; (add.info)

John of England submitting to Pope Innocent III in May 1213, 1866 (engraving)
ELD4891177 John of England submitting to Pope Innocent III in May 1213, 1866 (engraving); (add.info.: John of England submitting to Pope Innocent III in May 1213, after his excommunication)

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Step back in time to the thirteenth century, a period of great cultural and artistic achievements. The Hereford Mappa Mundi, created in 1285 by Richard de Bello, offers a fascinating glimpse into the medieval world with its intricate depiction of geography and biblical events. Meanwhile, St Elizabeth of Hungary can be seen spinning wool for the poor in a beautiful painting from 1901, showcasing acts of charity during this era. Dante's Divine Comedy comes alive through Domenico di Michelino's illuminating masterpiece from 1464-1465. This captivating artwork brings Florence and its literary genius to life as Dante embarks on his epic journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven. Traveling across continents, we encounter the Page from the Dresden Codex—a Maya manuscript that reveals their advanced knowledge of astronomy and mathematics. In contrast, Matthew Paris's Map of Great Britain provides an insight into medieval cartography with its detailed representation of rivers and towns in southern England and Wales. Delving further into religious manuscripts, a French Bible dating back to 1280-1300 showcases an exquisite leaf opening The Book of Nehemias. Its delicate calligraphy transports us to a time when books were meticulously crafted by hand. Artistic expressions extend beyond Europe as Alexa Petrov's portrayal of Saint Nicholas of Lipna takes us to Russia in 1294. This stunning piece captures both spiritual devotion and artistic skill. In architectural wonders like Rievaulx Abbey or Chirk Castle—both captured beautifully by unknown artists—we witness grandeur intertwined with history. These structures stand as testaments to the power dynamics prevalent during this era. Finally, we find ourselves immersed in frescoes within Anagni Cathedral's crypt—an Italian treasure adorned with vibrant colors that tell stories lost over centuries but now rediscovered thanks to restoration efforts. As we reflect on these glimpses into thirteenth-century artistry and culture, we are reminded of the rich tapestry that shaped our world.