Xiii Century Collection (#6)

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)

Reconstruction of the village Pueblo Bonito, ancestral site of the Precolombian Indians in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico
NWI4898570 Reconstruction of the village Pueblo Bonito, ancestral site of the Precolombian Indians in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, as it was around 1250 BC

Anasazi civilization: Pueblo Bonito, precolombian archaeological site of Chaco Canyon, New Mexico (USA)
NWI4899359 Anasazi civilization: Pueblo Bonito, precolombian archaeological site of Chaco Canyon, New Mexico (USA), around 1200 BC - Colorised engraving

Sir Eudo de Arsic III, Knight Templar, 1260. He wears a jacket over a chainmail hauberk with hood, chausses
FLO4678300 Sir Eudo de Arsic III, Knight Templar, 1260. He wears a jacket over a chainmail hauberk with hood, chausses, knee poleyns and carries a sword and shield. From an effigy in St

Archer and crossbow man, 1250. English longbowman in skullcap helmet cerebrerium, hauberk
FLO4678295 Archer and crossbow man, 1250. English longbowman in skullcap helmet cerebrerium, hauberk, leather breastplate and arrows in a girdle

Interior of Sainte-Chapelle
3077740 Interior of Sainte-Chapelle; (add.info.: Interior of Sainte-Chapelle, a royal medieval Gothic chapel. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Two figures of monks, one in prayer, the other in blessing - sculpted capiteau of the Abbey Notre Dame de la Nativite
JEB4938365 Two figures of monks, one in prayer, the other in blessing - sculpted capiteau of the Abbey Notre Dame de la Nativite (consecrated in 1154) of Cadouin (Dordogne)

The deposition of Croix - Fresco of the chapel of Saint Martin, late 12th century
JEB4938235 The deposition of Croix - Fresco of the chapel of Saint Martin, late 12th century, of the medieval city of Limeuil (Dordogne)

View of the fortified palace of the Alcazar from the Cathedrale Notre Dame du Siege
JEB4936193 View of the fortified palace of the Alcazar from the Cathedrale Notre Dame du Siege (Catedral de Santa Maria de la Sedea)

Romanesque art: marquee detail depicting monsters wings - Main facade of the church Notre Dame (Notre-Dame)
JEB4942788 Romanesque art: marquee detail depicting monsters wings - Main facade of the church Notre Dame (Notre-Dame) of Surgeres (17700)

Romanesque art: marquee detail depicting monsters wings - Main facade of the church Notre Dame (Notre-Dame)
JEB4942741 Romanesque art: marquee detail depicting monsters wings - Main facade of the church Notre Dame (Notre-Dame) of Surgeres (17700)

Romanesque art: view of the facade of the church of Notre Dame de Surgeres (17700), Charente-Maritime
JEB4942595 Romanesque art: view of the facade of the church of Notre Dame de Surgeres (17700), Charente-Maritime; (add.info.: Romanesque art)

Banners of the crusaders, 12th century private collection
ELD4922717 Banners of the crusaders, 12th century private collection; (add.info.: Banners of the crusaders, 12th century private collection); Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Exterior chapel of the 12th century church of Saint Martin in Ardentes, Indre (36120) Centre, France
JEB4917338 Exterior chapel of the 12th century church of Saint Martin in Ardentes, Indre (36120) Centre, France. Animal? Photography 2011.; (add.info)

Marignac, marquee in the church of Saint Sulpice
JEB4930027 Marignac, marquee in the church of Saint Sulpice; (add.info.: Marignac, marquee in the church of Saint Sulpice); © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2023

Map of the Greek Empire after the submission of Bulgaria and Italy under the reign of the Franconian (Salian)
ELD4924843 Map of the Greek Empire after the submission of Bulgaria and Italy under the reign of the Franconian (Salian) emperors at the time of the Conquete of the Normans

The old Symeon (or Simeon or Simon). carries the Child Jesus (Presentation at the Temple)
JEB4919403 The old Symeon (or Simeon or Simon). carries the Child Jesus (Presentation at the Temple). View of the frescoes of the choir of the church Saint Aignan (11th and 12th century) in Brinay

Jesus tries to hear the message of the angel who came to warn him. Fresco of the choir of the church Saint Aignan
JEB4919335 Jesus tries to hear the message of the angel who came to warn him. Fresco of the choir of the church Saint Aignan (11th and 12th century) in Brinay, Cher (18120), Centre

The Wedding of Cana (above) and the Temptation of Christ (below). Romanesque art
JEB4919133 The Wedding of Cana (above) and the Temptation of Christ (below). Romanesque art. Frescoes of the choir of the church of Saint Aignan (11th and 12th century) in Brinay, Cher (18120)

View of the inner fresco of the church of Saint Georges (12th century) in Saint Jeanvrin, Cher (18770), Centre, France
JEB4918663 View of the inner fresco of the church of Saint Georges (12th century) in Saint Jeanvrin, Cher (18770), Centre, France

Enlace bird. View of the capital, main portal of the church of Saint Genes (12th century) in Chateaumeillant
JEB4918635 Enlace bird. View of the capital, main portal of the church of Saint Genes (12th century) in Chateaumeillant, Cher (18370), France. Photography 2011; (add.info.: Enlace bird)

Chapiteau of Genesis, temptation, Adam and Eve. View of a marquee of the choir of the church of Saint Genes
JEB4918543 Chapiteau of Genesis, temptation, Adam and Eve. View of a marquee of the choir of the church of Saint Genes (12th century) in Chateaumeillant, Cher (18370), France

Bedside of the church (11th and 12th century) by Nohant Vic (Nohant-Vic), Indre (36400), Centre, France
JEB4918117 Bedside of the church (11th and 12th century) by Nohant Vic (Nohant-Vic), Indre (36400), Centre, France. Photography 2011; (add.info)

Romanesque art: Prieure of Saint Symphorien in Buoux (84480) in the heart of the Luberon massif
JEB4917216 Romanesque art: Prieure of Saint Symphorien in Buoux (84480) in the heart of the Luberon massif. The prioress of the 10th century and the bell tower of the 12th century

Cistercian Romanesque Art: View from the southeast of the Abbey of Notre-Dame (or Notre Dame) of Senanque a Gordes
JEB4916823 Cistercian Romanesque Art: View from the southeast of the Abbey of Notre-Dame (or Notre Dame) of Senanque a Gordes. Primitive Cistercian architecture of the 12th century

View of the Church of Old Major. Built from the 12th century onwards. Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone (Bouches du Rhone)
JEB4927841 View of the Church of Old Major. Built from the 12th century onwards. Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone (Bouches du Rhone), Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur (Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur)

Map of France at the time of the death of King Louis VII dit le Jeune, 1180
ELD4921635 Map of France at the time of the death of King Louis VII dit le Jeune, 1180 (Map of France at the times of King Louis VII death)

Top of the cloister. The Abbey of St. Michael of Cuxa (St. Michael of Cuxa also spelling Cuixa)
JEB4920241 Top of the cloister. The Abbey of St. Michael of Cuxa (St. Michael of Cuxa also spelling Cuixa, of the Catalan name Sant Miquel de Cuixa)

Holy woman. Romanesque art. View of the frescoes of the church of Saint Hugues (XII century) of Avord, Cher (18520)
JEB4919662 Holy woman. Romanesque art. View of the frescoes of the church of Saint Hugues (XII century) of Avord, Cher (18520), Centre, France.; (add.info.: Holy woman. Romanesque art)

View of the church of Saint Hugues (12th century) of Avord, Cher (18520), Centre, France
JEB4919574 View of the church of Saint Hugues (12th century) of Avord, Cher (18520), Centre, France.; (add.info.: View of the church of Saint Hugues (12th century) of Avord, Cher (18520), Centre

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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.