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Xiii Century Collection

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

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Hereford mappa mundi (world map)

Hereford mappa mundi (world map)
3849688 Hereford mappa mundi (world map) by Richard of Haldingham (Richard de Bello) (fl.c.1260-1305); 158x133 cm; (add.info.: Hereford mappa mundi (world map)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: King John signing Magna Carta, Runnymede, Surrey, 1215 (chromolitho)

King John signing Magna Carta, Runnymede, Surrey, 1215 (chromolitho)
6032036 King John signing Magna Carta, Runnymede, Surrey, 1215 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John signing Magna Carta, Runnymede, Surrey, 1215)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Portrait of the Queen of England Isabelle of France (Isabella of France) (1295-1358)

Portrait of the Queen of England Isabelle of France (Isabella of France) (1295-1358), Queen consort of King Edward I)
ELD4843473 Portrait of the Queen of England Isabelle of France (Isabella of France) (1295-1358), Queen consort of King Edward I)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: The military campaigns led by the Byzantine Emperor Leon VI 'The Wise'(866-912)

The military campaigns led by the Byzantine Emperor Leon VI "The Wise"(866-912)
AIS5344072 The military campaigns led by the Byzantine Emperor Leon VI " The Wise" (866-912) against the Bulgarians in 894, miniature from " Synopsis historiarum", c.1126-1150

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Otto IV, Margrave of Brandenburg and his wife, Hedwig of Holstein (colour litho)

Otto IV, Margrave of Brandenburg and his wife, Hedwig of Holstein (colour litho)
3101038 Otto IV, Margrave of Brandenburg and his wife, Hedwig of Holstein (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Otto IV)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: The miraculous catch, miniature in the Sacred Bible, volume IV

The miraculous catch, miniature in the Sacred Bible, volume IV. New Testament. Manuscript on parchment made??, probably, in Sant Sadurni on the Roine (France) and completed in 1268

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Dinas Bran Castle at sunset during summer, Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales, United Kingdom

Dinas Bran Castle at sunset during summer, Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales, United Kingdom

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Dolbadarn Castle during summer, Gwynedd, Snowdonia National Park, Wales, United Kingdom

Dolbadarn Castle during summer, Gwynedd, Snowdonia National Park, Wales, United Kingdom

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Dinas Bran Castle at sunset during summer, Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales, United Kingdom

Dinas Bran Castle at sunset during summer, Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales, United Kingdom

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Aerial view of Dolbadarn Castle and Llyn Peris during summer, Gwynedd, Snowdonia National Park

Aerial view of Dolbadarn Castle and Llyn Peris during summer, Gwynedd, Snowdonia National Park, Wales, United Kingdom

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Grinzane Cavour and coloured vineyards at sunrise during autumn, Cuneo, Langhe and Roero

Grinzane Cavour and coloured vineyards at sunrise during autumn, Cuneo, Langhe and Roero, Piedmont, Italy, Southern Europe

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Grinzane Cavour and coloured vineyards at sunrise during autumn, Cuneo, Langhe and Roero

Grinzane Cavour and coloured vineyards at sunrise during autumn, Cuneo, Langhe and Roero, Piedmont, Italy, Southern Europe

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Grinzane Cavour and Monviso at sunrise during autumn, Cuneo, Langhe and Roero, Piedmont, Italy

Grinzane Cavour and Monviso at sunrise during autumn, Cuneo, Langhe and Roero, Piedmont, Italy, Southern Europe

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Historic Bedsteads (engraving)

Historic Bedsteads (engraving)
8627617 Historic Bedsteads (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Historic Bedsteads)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Rudolf I, aka Rudolf of Habsburg. Portrait. (print)

Rudolf I, aka Rudolf of Habsburg. Portrait. (print)
7419961 Rudolf I, aka Rudolf of Habsburg. Portrait. (print); (add.info.: Rudolf I, also known as Rudolf of Habsburg or Der Habsburger, 1218 - 1291)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Map of the Mongol States c. 1280 AD and Marco Polo's travels. (print)

Map of the Mongol States c. 1280 AD and Marco Polo's travels. (print)
7420050 Map of the Mongol States c. 1280 AD and Marco Polo's travels. (print); (add.info.: Map of the Mongol States c. 1280 AD and Marco Polo's travels)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Detail of a sarcophagus, 13th century (stone relief)

Detail of a sarcophagus, 13th century (stone relief)
AIS5338017 Detail of a sarcophagus, 13th century (stone relief); Museo Arqueologico Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Detail of a sarcophagus. Low relief sculpts, 13th Gothic art)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: The Mongol attack on Japan, 13th century (painting)

The Mongol attack on Japan, 13th century (painting)
AIS5377878 The Mongol attack on Japan, 13th century (painting); © Iberfoto.

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Arcades of Notre Dame de Chartres cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France, 1194-1290 (photo)

Arcades of Notre Dame de Chartres cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France, 1194-1290 (photo)
AIS5361663 Arcades of Notre Dame de Chartres cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France, 1194-1290 (photo); Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France; (add.info.: Gothic architecture.); © Iberfoto.

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Details of the portal of the cathedral St Lawrence (photo)

Details of the portal of the cathedral St Lawrence (photo)
8766836 Details of the portal of the cathedral St Lawrence (photo) by Radovan (fl.1240); (add.info.: Details of the relief of the West portal of the cathedral of St)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Gothic art: view of the choir of the Cathedrale Saint Caprais, 12th century Agen, Lot et Garonne

Gothic art: view of the choir of the Cathedrale Saint Caprais, 12th century Agen, Lot et Garonne
JEB4931878 Gothic art: view of the choir of the Cathedrale Saint Caprais, 12th century Agen, Lot et Garonne; (add.info.: Gothic art: view of the choir of the Cathedrale Saint Caprais)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Characters of the old testament (low relief)

Characters of the old testament (low relief)
8617830 Characters of the old testament (low relief); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Characters of the old testament)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Characters of the old testament (low relief)

Characters of the old testament (low relief)
8617829 Characters of the old testament (low relief); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Characters of the old testament)

Background imageXiii Century Collection: Characters of the old testament (low relief)

Characters of the old testament (low relief)
8617827 Characters of the old testament (low relief); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Characters of the old testament)

Background imageXiii 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 imageXiii 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 imageXiii 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 imageXiii 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 imageXiii 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 imageXiii 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 imageXiii 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 imageXiii 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 imageXiii 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 imageXiii 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 imageXiii 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 imageXiii 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 imageXiii 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 imageXiii 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 imageXiii 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 imageXiii 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 imageXiii 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 imageXiii 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 imageXiii 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 imageXiii 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 imageXiii 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 imageXiii 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 imageXiii 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 imageXiii 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)



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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.