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Xiii Century Collection (#5)

Step back in time to the XIII century, a period filled with historical marvels and cultural treasures

Background imageXiii Century Collection: 13th century. Armenian canonical Concordance manuscript. 1224

13th century. Armenian canonical Concordance manuscript. 1224
5306166 13th century. Armenian canonical Concordance manuscript. 1224; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Astrolabe from Syria and Egypt, manufactured by Al Sarraj, c.1230-31 (copper astrolabe)

Astrolabe from Syria and Egypt, manufactured by Al Sarraj, c.1230-31 (copper astrolabe)
MMM5471320 Astrolabe from Syria and Egypt, manufactured by Al Sarraj, c.1230-31 (copper astrolabe); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Astrolabe from Syria and Egypt)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Confirmation of pope Urbain IV of the privileges of Hopital Notre-Dame a la Rose. Archive

Confirmation of pope Urbain IV of the privileges of Hopital Notre-Dame a la Rose. Archive. Mid 13th century
6262177 Confirmation of pope Urbain IV of the privileges of Hopital Notre-Dame a la Rose. Archive. Mid 13th century.; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Costumes of Jewish noble woman and rabbi, 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Costumes of Jewish noble woman and rabbi, 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912590 Costumes of Jewish noble woman and rabbi, 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Costumes of 13th century)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Costume of a German bishop, early 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Costume of a German bishop, early 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912583 Costume of a German bishop, early 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Costume of a German bishop, early 13th century, from Worms Cathedral)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Holy Women at Christ's Tomb, 1286 (watercolour on parchment)

Holy Women at Christ's Tomb, 1286 (watercolour on parchment)
FIA5634291 Holy Women at Christ's Tomb, 1286 (watercolour on parchment); Matenadaran, Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, Yerevan

Background imageXiii Century Collection: The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, 1286 (watercolour on parchment)

The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, 1286 (watercolour on parchment)
FIA5634169 The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, 1286 (watercolour on parchment); Matenadaran, Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, Yerevan

Background imageXiii Century Collection: The Resurrection, 1287 (watercolour on parchment)

The Resurrection, 1287 (watercolour on parchment)
FIA5634213 The Resurrection, 1287 (watercolour on parchment); Matenadaran, Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, Yerevan

Background imageXiii Century Collection: The Baptism of Christ, 1287 (watercolour on parchment)

The Baptism of Christ, 1287 (watercolour on parchment)
FIA5634183 The Baptism of Christ, 1287 (watercolour on parchment); Matenadaran, Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, Yerevan

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Saint Basil the Great, 1286 (watercolour on parchment)

Saint Basil the Great, 1286 (watercolour on parchment)
FIA5634172 Saint Basil the Great, 1286 (watercolour on parchment); Matenadaran, Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, Yerevan

Background imageXiii Century Collection: King John's Castle beside the River Shannon, Limerick, County Limerick, Republic of Ireland

King John's Castle beside the River Shannon, Limerick, County Limerick, Republic of Ireland
6436296 King John's Castle beside the River Shannon, Limerick, County Limerick, Republic of Ireland, built in the 13th century (photo); (add.info)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Thoronet Abbey. Ruins in front of the lay brother's building

Thoronet Abbey. Ruins in front of the lay brother's building
7125794 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)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Thoronet Abbey. The Abbey church

Thoronet Abbey. The Abbey church
7125791 Thoronet Abbey. The Abbey church; (add.info.: The Thoronet abbey. The Abbey church. Bell tower, apse and cemetery. Cistercian abbey built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Thoronet Abbey. The cloister with the Pavillion of the lavabo

Thoronet Abbey. The cloister with the Pavillion of the lavabo
7125784 Thoronet Abbey. The cloister with the Pavillion of the lavabo; (add.info.: The Thoronet Abbey. The cloister with the Pavillion of the lavabo)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Thoronet Abbey. Pillar openings of the cloister

Thoronet Abbey. Pillar openings of the cloister
7125780 Thoronet Abbey. Pillar openings of the cloister; (add.info.: The Thoronet abbey. Pillar openings of the cloister. Cistercian abbey built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Thoronet Abbey. The cloister with the Pavillion of the lavabo

Thoronet Abbey. The cloister with the Pavillion of the lavabo
7125773 Thoronet Abbey. The cloister with the Pavillion of the lavabo; (add.info.: The Thoronet Abbey. The cloister with the Pavillion of the lavabo)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Thoronet Abbey. The cloister with the Pavillion of the lavabo

Thoronet Abbey. The cloister with the Pavillion of the lavabo
7125771 Thoronet Abbey. The cloister with the Pavillion of the lavabo; (add.info.: The Thoronet Abbey. The cloister with the Pavillion of the lavabo)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Thoronet Abbey.The cloister

Thoronet Abbey.The cloister
7125770 Thoronet Abbey.The cloister; (add.info.: The Thoronet Abbey. The cloister. Cistercian abbey built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Garden of the Thoronet Abbey

Garden of the Thoronet Abbey
7125763 Garden of the Thoronet Abbey; (add.info.: Garden of the Thoronet Abbey. Cistercian abbey built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Thoronet Abbey. Ruins in front of the lay brother's building

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)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: holy chassis XII-13th century (wood, ivory and champleved enamels on golden copper)

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)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Cahir castle, County Tipperary, Ireland (photo)

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

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Exterior detail. St Stephen's Cathedral in Metz, 12th-15th Century (photo)

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

Background imageXiii Century Collection: King Saul and David, c.1250 (Miniature)

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)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Schloss Vaduz castle, 12th century, autumn, residence of the Principality of Liechtenstein, Europe

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)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Mosaics of the apse of the Church of San Clemente al Laterano (Basilica of St)

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

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Mosaics of the apse of the Church of San Clemente al Laterano (Basilica of St)

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

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Mosaics of the apse of the Church of San Clemente al Laterano (Basilica of St)

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

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Detail at the main entrance, Porta de l'Almudaina, La Seu Cathedral, Palma de Majorca, Majorca

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)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Pope Innocent II taken prisoner by King Roger II of Sicily (1095-1154)

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

Background imageXiii Century Collection: 'John (1167-1216) king of England from 1199, c.1900 (engraving)

"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

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Romanesque art: detail of capitals decorated with animals, church Saint Jacques de Conzac

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)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: An archer hunter, followed by his mount - Mosaic of the choir built at the instigation of

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)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: An archer hunter, followed by a horse - Mosaic of the choir built at the instigation of the eveque

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)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: The anger of John Sans terre (1167-1215) swearing revenge against the barons who made him sign

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)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: King John landless looks at the entrance of the barons in London, England

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

Background imageXiii Century Collection: View porch in the narthex of the church of Notre Dame (Notre-Dame)

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)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Italy Tuscany Pisa - The tower of Pisa and the Duomo - Cathedrale - The bell tower of the Duomo

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;

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Arabic formulary Compound Remedies Arranged According to Ailment, 13th century

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)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: The Canon of Medicine

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)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Knight of the Order of Alcantara. Spanish military order established in 1176

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

Background imageXiii Century Collection: One sagittarius and two fish. Pavement Mosaic, detail. 1124. Prioress of Ganagobie, Ganagobia

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)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Geographic map of England and France during the Angevins dynasty, 12th-15th century

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)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Anarchy, English Civil War, Battle of the Standard: Walter Espec (12th century)

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)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Conquete of Ireland: ' King Henry II of England (1133-1189) debarque in Waterford in Ireland

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)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: View of the Almudaina Palace, Palau de Almudaina, historic castle with palm trees in the historic

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

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Fountains in King's Garden, Hort del Rei, the former approach to Almudaina Palace

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

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Denis I, called 'The Farmer' (1261 - 1325). King of Portugal and Algarve (1261-1325)

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




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Step back in time to the XIII century, a period filled with historical marvels and cultural treasures. Explore the Hereford Mappa Mundi, a captivating world map that offers a glimpse into medieval cartography. Admire the regal Portrait of Queen Isabella of France, who graced England as Queen consort during the reign of King Edward I. Delve into 19th-century engravings depicting Otto IV, Margrave of Brandenburg, and his wife Hedwig of Holstein. Immerse yourself in the military campaigns led by Byzantine Emperor Leon VI "The Wise" against the Bulgarians in 894; witness this epic clash through an exquisite miniature from "Synopsis Historiarum, " an illuminated manuscript dating back to the 12th century. Marvel at The Miraculous Catch depicted in a miniature within Volume IV of the Sacred Bible. Transport yourself to Westminster Abbey's awe-inspiring interior captured in timeless black-and-white photographs. Stand in awe before its grandeur and contemplate history within its hallowed walls. Gaze upon statues honoring eminent figures buried there and wander through Poets Corner where literary giants find eternal rest. Capture breathtaking views from Brympton d'Evercy's terrace, overlooking a picturesque church and Priest's House—a sight cherished for centuries. Let your imagination soar as you step inside Westminster Abbey once more—its intricate details preserved forever on film. Feel humbled by the nave looking east—an iconic view within Westminster Abbey that has captivated visitors throughout history. Allow these images to transport you back to an era when artistry flourished, faith was paramount, and every corner held stories waiting to be discovered. Experience all this and more as you journey through time into one of humanity's most remarkable epochs—the XIII century—a testament to human ingenuity and enduring legacy.