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Thirteenth Century Collection (page 2)

Step back in time to the thirteenth century, a period of great cultural and artistic achievements

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: ASTRONOMY Geocentric system, 13th century (engraving)

ASTRONOMY Geocentric system, 13th century (engraving)
7272463 ASTRONOMY Geocentric system, 13th century (engraving); (add.info.: ASTRONOMY Geocentric system The Earth is immovable at the center of the Universe between the Sun)

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: The bright comet of July 1264

The bright comet of July 1264
5310234 The bright comet of July 1264; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting the bright comet of July 1264. Dated 15th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: Possible monument of Gilbert Marshal, Earl of Pembroke

Possible monument of Gilbert Marshal, Earl of Pembroke
5304789 Possible monument of Gilbert Marshal, Earl of Pembroke.; (add.info.: Possible monument, in Reigate stone, of Gilbert Marshal, 4th Earl of Pembroke (1194-1241) at the Temple Church in London

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: Bishops Crosier of walrus tusk

Bishops Crosier of walrus tusk
5304704 Bishops Crosier of walrus tusk.; (add.info.: Bishops crosier (staff) of walrus tusk, found with the bones of Bishop Pali Jonsson of Skalholt (d)

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: Alfonso II (1185-1223) king of Asturias, 1463 (miniature)

Alfonso II (1185-1223) king of Asturias, 1463 (miniature)
AIS5332845 Alfonso II (1185-1223) king of Asturias, 1463 (miniature); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Genealogia de los Reyes de Espana. 1463 Madrid)

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: The Annunciation, 1280s (watercolour on parchment)

The Annunciation, 1280s (watercolour on parchment)
FIA5634223 The Annunciation, 1280s (watercolour on parchment); Matenadaran, Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, Yerevan

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: The Descent into Hell, 1287 (watercolour on parchment)

The Descent into Hell, 1287 (watercolour on parchment)
FIA5634212 The Descent into Hell, 1287 (watercolour on parchment); Matenadaran, Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, Yerevan

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: Iran: Minai cup representing Vahram V Gour (the onager) (or Bahram Gur)

Iran: Minai cup representing Vahram V Gour (the onager) (or Bahram Gur), Sassanid king of Persia on a camel
BEN5464268 Iran: Minai cup representing Vahram V Gour (the onager) (or Bahram Gur), Sassanid king of Persia on a camel. 13th century ceramic

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: Qubilai emperor of China hunting falcon, c.1470 (miniature)

Qubilai emperor of China hunting falcon, c.1470 (miniature)
BEN5464150 Qubilai emperor of China hunting falcon, c.1470 (miniature); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Qubilai (Kubilai Khan)

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: Costumes of the 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Costumes of the 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912593 Costumes of the 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Costumes of the 13th century. A prince and two knights swearing allegiance to a king, the investiture of a knight)

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: Costume of Konrad von Thuringen, died 1241, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Costume of Konrad von Thuringen, died 1241, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912587 Costume of Konrad von Thuringen, died 1241, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Costume of Konrad von Thuringen, Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights, died 1241)

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: Pious Image: Portrait of St. Anthony of Padua (Antonio di Padova, 1195-1231)

Pious Image: Portrait of St. Anthony of Padua (Antonio di Padova, 1195-1231)
FGL5491015 Pious Image: Portrait of St. Anthony of Padua (Antonio di Padova, 1195-1231) with the child Jesus in the arms gives bread to the poor

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: Miniature representing Pope Gregory IX, born Ugolino di Conti (1145-1241)

Miniature representing Pope Gregory IX, born Ugolino di Conti (1145-1241)
BEN5472507 Miniature representing Pope Gregory IX, born Ugolino di Conti (1145-1241). Manuscript page Gregorius PP IX Decretalium libri Quinque, Cum Glosis, Book III

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: Red jasper vase, 13th-14th century. Florence, Palazzo Pitti, Museo degli Argenti. 567

Red jasper vase, 13th-14th century. Florence, Palazzo Pitti, Museo degli Argenti. 567
BEN5474826 Red jasper vase, 13th-14th century. Florence, Palazzo Pitti, Museo degli Argenti. 567; Museo degli Argenti, Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: Ceramic flask lustre painted, hand made, 12th-13th century AD, Gorgan, glass and ceramics museum

Ceramic flask lustre painted, hand made, 12th-13th century AD, Gorgan, glass and ceramics museum, Tehran, Iran (photo)
5309222 Ceramic flask lustre painted, hand made, 12th-13th century AD, Gorgan, glass and ceramics museum, Tehran, Iran (photo); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: Illustration depicting Saint Bonaventure (1221-1274) an Italian medieval Franciscan

Illustration depicting Saint Bonaventure (1221-1274) an Italian medieval Franciscan
5309208 Illustration depicting Saint Bonaventure (1221-1274) an Italian medieval Franciscan, scholastic theologian and philosopher; (add.info)

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: 13th century. Armenian Evangelical manuscript. The entry of Christ into Jerusalem

13th century. Armenian Evangelical manuscript. The entry of Christ into Jerusalem
5306193 13th century. Armenian Evangelical manuscript. The entry of Christ into Jerusalem; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: 13th century. Armenian Evangelical manuscript. The visit of the three shepherds to the birth of

13th century. Armenian Evangelical manuscript. The visit of the three shepherds to the birth of Christ
5306158 13th century. Armenian Evangelical manuscript. The visit of the three shepherds to the birth of Christ; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: Medieval Christian Reliquary

Medieval Christian Reliquary
5304598 Medieval Christian Reliquary.; (add.info.: Medieval Christian Reliquary, from Iceland, 13th century, Gothic.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: The excommunication of Philip II August

The excommunication of Philip II August
7261200 The excommunication of Philip II August; Private Collection; (add.info.: The excommunication of Philip II August, King of France (1180-1223) by Pope Innocent III

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: Inside, the tomb (cenotaph, recumbent) of Saint-Omer, 13th century

Inside, the tomb (cenotaph, recumbent) of Saint-Omer, 13th century
7242600 Inside, the tomb (cenotaph, recumbent) of Saint-Omer, 13th century; Basilique Notre Dame, Saint-Omer, France; (add.info.: Cathedral (Cathedrale Notre-Dame)

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: Courtyard and trees of the Thoronet Abbey

Courtyard and trees of the Thoronet Abbey
7125793 Courtyard and trees of the Thoronet Abbey; (add.info.: Courtyard and trees of the Thoronet Abbey. Abbey church Cistercian abbey built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century)

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: Thoronet Abbey. The Abbey church

Thoronet Abbey. The Abbey church
7125790 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 imageThirteenth Century Collection: Thoronet Abbey. The Abbey church

Thoronet Abbey. The Abbey church
7125788 Thoronet Abbey. The Abbey church; (add.info.: The Thoronet abbey. The Abbey church. Cistercian abbey built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century)

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: Thoronet Abbey. The cloister

Thoronet Abbey. The cloister
7125783 Thoronet Abbey. The cloister.; (add.info.: The Thoronet Abbey. The cloister. Cistercian abbey built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century)

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

Thoronet Abbey. Pillar openings of the cloister
7125778 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 imageThirteenth Century Collection: Thoronet Abbey. Pillar openings of the cloister

Thoronet Abbey. Pillar openings of the cloister
7125776 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 imageThirteenth Century Collection: Eastern arcade of The Cloister of the Thoronet Abbey

Eastern arcade of The Cloister of the Thoronet Abbey
7125766 Eastern arcade of The Cloister of the Thoronet Abbey; (add.info.: Eastern arcade of The Cloister of the Thoronet Abbey)

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: Garden of the Thoronet Abbey

Garden of the Thoronet Abbey
7125761 Garden of the Thoronet Abbey; (add.info.: Garden of the Thoronet Abbey. Cistercian abbey built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century)

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: Map showing the Empire of Jengis Khan, or Genghis Khan, at his death, 1227, 1936

Map showing the Empire of Jengis Khan, or Genghis Khan, at his death, 1227, 1936
7125150 Map showing the Empire of Jengis Khan, or Genghis Khan, at his death, 1227, 1936; (add.info.: Map showing the Empire of Jengis Khan, or Genghis Khan, at his death, 1227)

Background imageThirteenth 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)
7110419 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 imageThirteenth 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)
7110414 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 imageThirteenth Century Collection: The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)

The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072633 The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)

The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072631 The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: Timoleague Abbey, County Cork, Ireland, founded in 1240 (photo)

Timoleague Abbey, County Cork, Ireland, founded in 1240 (photo)
6436166 Timoleague Abbey, County Cork, Ireland, founded in 1240 (photo); (add.info.: The Franciscan Friary was founded in 1240.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: The Annunciation

The Annunciation
5669493 The Annunciation; (add.info.: 13th century Armenian Orthodox manuscript Illustration depicting the Annunciation 1294.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: The Children's Crusade of 1212 AD

The Children's Crusade of 1212 AD
6317661 The Children's Crusade of 1212 AD.; (add.info.: After a 19th century engraving by an anonymous artist.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

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

Thoronet Abbey. Pillar openings of the cloister
7125781 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 imageThirteenth Century Collection: Thoronet Abbey. Arcades of the cloister

Thoronet Abbey. Arcades of the cloister
7125779 Thoronet Abbey. Arcades of the cloister; (add.info.: The Thoronet abbey. Arcades of the cloister. Cistercian abbey built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century)

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: Courtyard and trees of the Thoronet Abbey

Courtyard and trees of the Thoronet Abbey
7125796 Courtyard and trees of the Thoronet Abbey; (add.info.: Courtyard and trees of the Thoronet Abbey. Abbey church Cistercian abbey built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century)

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)

The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072636 The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)

The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072634 The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: Detail of the facade of Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris, 2014 (photograph)

Detail of the facade of Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072632 Detail of the facade of Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: The arrow of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)

The arrow of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072629 The arrow of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: MS 2200 f.59 Music, from a collection of scientific, philosophical and poetic writings, French

MS 2200 f.59 Music, from a collection of scientific, philosophical and poetic writings, French, 13th century
BEN85049 MS 2200 f.59 Music, from a collection of scientific, philosophical and poetic writings, French, 13th century; Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve, Paris, France; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: The Grand Canal (litho)

The Grand Canal (litho)
8661050 The Grand Canal (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grand Canal)

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: Entry of the Turks into Baghdad, 1534 AD (litho)

Entry of the Turks into Baghdad, 1534 AD (litho)
8660922 Entry of the Turks into Baghdad, 1534 AD (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entry of the Turks into Baghdad, 1534 AD)

Background imageThirteenth Century Collection: Arab caravan on the march (colour litho)

Arab caravan on the march (colour litho)
8663510 Arab caravan on the march (colour litho) by Al-Wasiti, Yahya ibn Mahmud (13th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arab caravan on the march. From the Maqamat of Al-Hariri, 1237)



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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.