1096 99 Collection

Fr 5594 fol. 19 How Pope Urban II (1042-99) preached the reconquest of the Holy Sepulchre
XIR239764 Fr 5594 fol.19 How Pope Urban II (1042-99) preached the reconquest of the Holy Sepulchre Church at the Council of Clermont-Ferrand

Ms Fr. 352 fol. 49v Battle scene, from the biography of Godefroi de Bouillon
XTD194455 Ms Fr. 352 fol. 49v Battle scene, from the biography of Godefroi de Bouillon, A History of Western Saints (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Fr 22495 f. 69v The Crusader assault on Jerusalem in 1099
XTD68250 Fr 22495 f.69v The Crusader assault on Jerusalem in 1099, from Le Roman de Godefroi de Bouillon (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French

Ms 22495 fol. 287 Embarkation for abroad, from Le Roman de Godefroi de Bouillon
BNP157772 Ms 22495 fol.287 Embarkation for abroad, from Le Roman de Godefroi de Bouillon, 1337 (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Ms Fr 22495 Fol. 37v A Messenger Being Sent to Save Antioch
BNP159918 Ms Fr 22495 Fol.37v A Messenger Being Sent to Save Antioch, from Le Roman de Godefroi de Bouillon, 1337 (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Ms Fr 22495 f. 32v 1st Crusade. Surrender of Tarsus to Tancred de Hauteville, 1097
BNP55751 Ms Fr 22495 f.32v 1st Crusade. Surrender of Tarsus to Tancred de Hauteville, 1097, from Le Roman de Godefroi de Bouillon (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

Ms Fr 22495 Fol. 15 The Council of Clermont and The Arrival of Pope Urban II (c
BNP159917 Ms Fr 22495 Fol.15 The Council of Clermont and The Arrival of Pope Urban II (c.1035-99) in France, from Le Roman de Godefroi de Bouillon, 1337 (vellum) by French School

Fr 22495 fol. 30 An attack on a town during the Crusades
EDI38965 Fr 22495 fol.30 An attack on a town during the Crusades, from Le Roman de Godefroi de Bouillon (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French

Fr 22495 fol. 115r Mounted Crusaders fighting against the Saracens in c
EDI42102 Fr 22495 fol.115r Mounted Crusaders fighting against the Saracens in c.1185, from Le Roman de Godefroi de Bouillon (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Ms Fr 22495 Fol. 101 Baldwin I Crossing the River Jordan and Renouncing his Wife
BNP159919 Ms Fr 22495 Fol.101 Baldwin I Crossing the River Jordan and Renouncing his Wife, from Le Roman de Godefroi de Bouillon, 1337 (vellum) by French School

Godfrey de Bouillon, French Crusader
BAL13719 Godfrey de Bouillon, French Crusader by Mucke, Karl (1806-91); Roy Miles Fine Paintings; (add.info.: Godfrey de Bouillon (1061-1100), 1099; ); German, out of copyright

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"1096-99: The Epic Saga of the Crusades Unfolded in Le Roman de Godefroi de Bouillon" Step back in time to witness the gripping tale of the Crusades, as depicted in the vellum pages of Fr 22495. From fateful battles to heroic acts, these illustrations bring history alive. In f. 9, we are transported to Jerusalem, where Turkish forces seize control and unleash a horrifying massacre upon Christians. The brutality is vividly captured on this ancient parchment. Saint Eligius takes center stage in Ms Fr 22495, grasping the devil's nose with a pincer in his valiant struggle against evil. This powerful image from 1337 showcases the eternal battle between good and evil. Pope Urban II's influential role comes to life on fol. 19 of Fr 5594, as he passionately preaches for the reconquest of Holy Sepulchre. His words ignite a fire within knights and commoners alike, setting them on their sacred mission. The biography of Godefroi de Bouillon unfolds before our eyes on fol. 49v of Ms Fr. 352 - a mesmerizing battle scene that encapsulates his bravery and leadership during this tumultuous era. The climactic assault on Jerusalem by Crusaders is dramatically portrayed on f. 69v of Fr 22495 - an intense moment frozen in time where lives hang in balance amidst chaos and determination. Embarkation for abroad takes place on fol. 287 of Ms 22495; here we witness warriors preparing for their arduous journey ahead as they set sail towards destiny's call. A messenger races against time to save Antioch - an urgent plea immortalized forever on Fol37v of Ms Fr 22495 - showcasing both heroism and desperation intertwined within this epic narrative. Tancred de Hauteville triumphantly accepts Tarsus' surrender during the First Crusade, as depicted on f. 32v of Fr 22495.