Xii Century Collection (#8)

The Epiphany. Romanic wall painting (XII Century)
UIG5416349 The Epiphany. Romanic wall painting (XII Century).; (add.info.: Detail. From the romanic church of Navasa (province of Huesca, Aragon, Spain)

Marriage of Philip II dit Philippe Auguste (1165-1223) with Isabelle de Hainaut (1170-1190)
ELD4965260 Marriage of Philip II dit Philippe Auguste (1165-1223) with Isabelle de Hainaut (1170-1190) on 28 April 1180 (Marriage of Philip II of France and IsaBella of Hainaut)

Romanesque architecture: view of the facade of the abbey church. 1139-1147 Abbey of Fontenay (Cote d'Or)
JEB4962235 Romanesque architecture: view of the facade of the abbey church. 1139-1147 Abbey of Fontenay (Cote d'Or); (add.info.: Romanesque architecture: view of the facade of the abbey church)

Sixth bas-relief of a 12th century sarcophagus. A knight presenting a stag's head to a princess in a castle after a
FLO4623447 Sixth bas-relief of a 12th century sarcophagus. A knight presenting a stag's head to a princess in a castle after a hunt. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after A

Third bas-relief of a 12th century sarcophagus. Knights fighting off wild men in bearskins beneath the walls of a city
FLO4623404 Third bas-relief of a 12th century sarcophagus. Knights fighting off wild men in bearskins beneath the walls of a city and rescuing a princess

Manuscript of the philosopher and theologianAnselm of Cantorbery (Canterbury)
GIA5034916 Manuscript of the philosopher and theologianAnselm of Cantorbery (Canterbury) (or Saint Anselmo of Aosta (San Anselmo d'Aosta) or Anselm of Bec (1033-1109), Benedictine monk

Romanesque art: the deposition. Sculpture by Benedetto Antelami (ca. 1150-1230), 1178. Italy, Cathedrale de Parma
VEN5031569 Romanesque art: the deposition. Sculpture by Benedetto Antelami (ca. 1150-1230), 1178. Italy, Cathedrale de Parma. (Parma, Duomo); (add.info.: Romanesque art: the deposition)

Romanesque art: " Representation of Elijah (right) and Enoch (or Henoch or Enoc or Henoc)
VEN5031518 Romanesque art: " Representation of Elijah (right) and Enoch (or Henoch or Enoc or Henoc) biblical patriarchs" In the center plaque dediee to the sculptor Wiligelmo

Symbolic representation of the Universe. Detail of a siren mosaic in Rome, 12th century (mosaic)
JEB4853819 Symbolic representation of the Universe. Detail of a siren mosaic in Rome, 12th century (mosaic); 360x440 cm; (add.info.: Romanesque mosaic of the four rivers, 12th century)

Gothic architecture. Life of Our Lord (detail): Joseph's dream and flight to Egypt. 1140
JEB4845363 Gothic architecture. Life of Our Lord (detail): Joseph's dream and flight to Egypt. 1140. Stained glass of the Royal Portal. Cathedrale de Chartres.; (add.info.: Gothic architecture)

Saladin (1138-1193), first Sultan of Egypt, and Selim I (known as the Brave or the Terrible, 1470-1520)
FLO4619841 Saladin (1138-1193), first Sultan of Egypt, and Selim I (known as the Brave or the Terrible, 1470-1520), Sultan of the Ottoman Empire

The apparition of God. Low relief 12th century, workshop of the Master of Cabestany
JEB4950247 The apparition of God. Low relief 12th century, workshop of the Master of Cabestany. Monastere de Sant Pere de Rodes, Catalonia, Spain; (add.info.: The apparition of God)

Vals Ariege Semi-Rock Church, dedicated to Sainte Marie
JEB4945516 Vals Ariege Semi-Rock Church, dedicated to Sainte Marie; (add.info.: Vals Ariege Semi-Rock Church, dedicated to Sainte Marie); © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2024

Vals. Ariege 09500 - Semi-Rock Church, dedicated to Saint Mary Fresco: the Virgin and Gabriel - 12th century
JEB4945387 Vals. Ariege 09500 - Semi-Rock Church, dedicated to Saint Mary Fresco: the Virgin and Gabriel - 12th century; (add.info.: Vals)

Chapiteau detail of the church of Saint Bernard (Saint-Bernard) to Contre (17470), Charente-Maritime
JEB4943279 Chapiteau detail of the church of Saint Bernard (Saint-Bernard) to Contre (17470), Charente-Maritime; (add.info)

View on the nave of the church Notre Dame (Notre-Dame), Royal Abbey of Celles sur Belle (Celles-sur-belle) (79370)
JEB4943485 View on the nave of the church Notre Dame (Notre-Dame), Royal Abbey of Celles sur Belle (Celles-sur-belle) (79370)

Romanesque art: view of the facade of the church of Notre Dame de Surgeres (17700), Charente-Maritime
JEB4942622 Romanesque art: view of the facade of the church of Notre Dame de Surgeres (17700), Charente-Maritime; (add.info.: Romanesque art)

Saint Paul and Saint Mathias - Painted wooden ceiling from the chapel of Saint Cyprien (12th century)
JEB4940328 Saint Paul and Saint Mathias - Painted wooden ceiling from the chapel of Saint Cyprien (12th century) in Ascombeguy (Pyrenees Atlantiques)

Portrait of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153), (San Bernardo di Chiaravalle)
NWI4939769 Portrait of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153), (San Bernardo di Chiaravalle); (add.info.: Portrait of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153)

Two Saints (non identified) - Painted wooden ceiling from the chapel of Saint Cyprien (12th century)
JEB4940312 Two Saints (non identified) - Painted wooden ceiling from the chapel of Saint Cyprien (12th century) in Ascombeguy (Pyrenees Atlantiques)

The chapter room and the cloister of the Abbey Notre Dame de la Nativite (consecrated in 1154) of Cadouin (Dordogne)
JEB4938394 The chapter room and the cloister of the Abbey Notre Dame de la Nativite (consecrated in 1154) of Cadouin (Dordogne)

The cloitre around the garden of the Abbey Notre Dame de la Nativite (consecrated in 1154) of Cadouin (Dordogne)
JEB4938308 The cloitre around the garden of the Abbey Notre Dame de la Nativite (consecrated in 1154) of Cadouin (Dordogne)

Detail of the chapel of the cathedral of Saint Lizier (Saint-Lizier), 11th-12th century Ariege
JEB4945647 Detail of the chapel of the cathedral of Saint Lizier (Saint-Lizier), 11th-12th century Ariege; (add.info.: Detail of the chapel of the cathedral of Saint Lizier (Saint-Lizier)

Detail of the chapel of the cathedral of Saint Lizier (Saint-Lizier), 11th-12th century Ariege
JEB4945598 Detail of the chapel of the cathedral of Saint Lizier (Saint-Lizier), 11th-12th century Ariege; (add.info.: Detail of the chapel of the cathedral of Saint Lizier (Saint-Lizier)

View of the cloister of the cathedral of Saint Lizier (Saint-Lizier), 11th-12th century Ariege
JEB4945566 View of the cloister of the cathedral of Saint Lizier (Saint-Lizier), 11th-12th century Ariege; (add.info.: View of the cloister of the cathedral of Saint Lizier (Saint-Lizier)

Italy Tuscany Pisa - The Baptistere of the Duomo, the largest XII and XIV century
JEB4948723 Italy Tuscany Pisa - The Baptistere of the Duomo, the largest XII and XIV century.; (add.info.: Italy Tuscany Pisa - The Baptistere of the Duomo)

Saint Matthieu - Painted wooden ceiling from the chapel Saint Cyprien (12th century)
JEB4940271 Saint Matthieu - Painted wooden ceiling from the chapel Saint Cyprien (12th century) in Ascombeguy (Pyrenees Atlantiques)

The cloister of the Abbey Notre Dame de la Nativite (consecrated in 1154) of Cadouin (Dordogne, Perigord)
JEB4938348 The cloister of the Abbey Notre Dame de la Nativite (consecrated in 1154) of Cadouin (Dordogne, Perigord); (add.info)

Appearance of the risen Christ. Low relief 12th century, workshop of the Master of Cabestany
JEB4950181 Appearance of the risen Christ. Low relief 12th century, workshop of the Master of Cabestany. Monastere de Sant Pere de Rodes, Catalonia, Spain; (add.info.: Appearance of the risen Christ)

Detail of the church of Saint Brice (Saint-Brice) of Saint Mande sur Bredoire (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (17470)
JEB4943408 Detail of the church of Saint Brice (Saint-Brice) of Saint Mande sur Bredoire (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (17470)

View of the bedside of the church of Saint Peter (Saint Peter) in Melle (79500), Deux Sevres
JEB4943710 View of the bedside of the church of Saint Peter (Saint Peter) in Melle (79500), Deux Sevres; (add.info.: View of the bedside of the church of Saint Peter (Saint Peter) in Melle (79500)

View of the side gate of the church of Saint Hilaire (Saint-Hilaire) in Melle (79500), Deux Sevres
JEB4943569 View of the side gate of the church of Saint Hilaire (Saint-Hilaire) in Melle (79500), Deux Sevres; (add.info)

Vaduz Castle, 12th century, residence of the dynasty and landmark of the capital Vaduz, Principality of Liechtenstein
IMB4823932 Vaduz Castle, 12th century, residence of the dynasty and landmark of the capital Vaduz, Principality of Liechtenstein, Europe; (add.info.: Vaduz Castle, 12th century)

Detail of a lion sculpture at the foot of a column of the north porch of the Cathedrale Notre Dame du Real
JEB4937504 Detail of a lion sculpture at the foot of a column of the north porch of the Cathedrale Notre Dame du Real, 12th century

Romanesque art: detail of capitals decorated with animals, church Saint Jacques de Conzac
JEB4932664 Romanesque art: detail of capitals decorated with animals, church Saint Jacques de Conzac, Saint Aulais la Chapelle (Saint-Aulais-la-Chapelle)

Detail of a sculpture of the foot of a column of the north porch of the Cathedrale Notre Dame du Real, 12th century
JEB4937532 Detail of a sculpture of the foot of a column of the north porch of the Cathedrale Notre Dame du Real, 12th century

St Nicholas in bishop's robes and St. George slaying a dragon, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912634 St Nicholas in bishop's robes and St. George slaying a dragon, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: St Nicholas in bishop's robes and St. George slaying a dragon. St)

Costume of a prince, 12th century, and sword hilts, etc, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912581 Costume of a prince, 12th century, and sword hilts, etc, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Costume of a prince, 12th century, and sword hilts, etc)

Costume of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, d. 1190, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912579 Costume of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, d. 1190, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Costume of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, Frederick Barbarossa or Friedrich der Rothbart, d. 1190)

Count Sigiboto, wife Hildegard and other 12th century costumes, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912577 Count Sigiboto, wife Hildegard and other 12th century costumes, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Count Sigiboto or Siboto of Falkenstein)

German costumes of the late 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912644 German costumes of the late 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: German costumes of the late 15th century)

German women's costumes of the late 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912631 German women's costumes of the late 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: German women's costumes of the late 15th century)

Hennel Landschad and his wife Mia, 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912627 Hennel Landschad and his wife Mia, 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Hennel Landschad von Steinach, died 1377, and his wife Mia von Sickingen)

Louis IV, the Bavarian, Holy Roman Emperor, 1282-1347, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912612 Louis IV, the Bavarian, Holy Roman Emperor, 1282-1347, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Louis IV, the Bavarian, Holy Roman Emperor, Ludwig der Bayer, 1282-1347)

Maidens defending a castle from invading knights, 13th C, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912608 Maidens defending a castle from invading knights, 13th C, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Maidens defending a crenellated castle from invading knights by throwing flowers)

Decorated casket, probably for bridal goods 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912606 Decorated casket, probably for bridal goods 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Decorated wooden casket, probably for bridal goods 13th century)

Walther von Klingen jousting in a tournament, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912604 Walther von Klingen jousting in a tournament, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Walther von Klingen jousting in a tournament watched by five noble women)

Bishop's mitres showing martyrdoms, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912582 Bishop's mitres showing martyrdoms, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Bishop's mitres showing the martyrdom of Thomas Becket by three knights and the stoning of St. Stephen)

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Step back in time to the XII century, a period filled with historical events and architectural wonders. One notable figure of this era was St Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury. A coloured engraving captures his influential presence, reminding us of his significant role in shaping religious life during this time. Drum Castle stands as a testament to the grandeur of the XII century. In a black and white photo, its ancient walls exude an aura of strength and history that has withstood the test of time. The military campaigns led by Byzantine Emperor Leon VI "The Wise" against the Bulgarians come alive through a miniature from "Synopsis historiarum. " This illuminated manuscript from the 12th century offers glimpses into these epic battles that shaped empires. Richard the Lionheart, known for his bravery and chivalry, is depicted in a vibrant lithograph. His iconic image represents an era defined by knights and their noble pursuits. Traquair House's Bear Gates are flanked by gate lodges captured in monochrome photography. These structures stand as guardians to one hundred favourite houses, showcasing their enduring beauty even after centuries have passed. Berkeley Castle reveals its inner bailey through another black and white photograph. Its imposing presence evokes images of medieval life within its fortified walls. A view from Traquair House's forecourt takes us on an enchanting journey down its avenue through yet another monochromatic lens. The house's elegance is showcased amidst nature's splendorous backdrop. Berkeley Castle once again captivates our imagination when viewed from the west. This country house nestled among Cotswold hills tells tales untold but preserved within its stone walls throughout generations. A footed bowl crafted during late 1100s-early 1200s showcases exquisite artistry with fritware material adorned with pierced patterns and underglaze painting techniques—a testament to skilled craftsmanship prevalent during this era.