Kerbogha besieges Antioch in 1098 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Creator: Maître de Fauvel (active 1314-1340). Kerbogha besieges Antioch in 1098
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Kerbogha besieges Antioch in 1098 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Creator: Maître de Fauvel (active 1314-1340). Kerbogha besieges Antioch in 1098
Kerbogha besieges Antioch in 1098 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France
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Antioch Bibliotheque Nationale De France Book Art Crusade Crusader Crusaders Crusades First Crusade Gouache On Parchment Illuminated Art Illuminated Manuscript Knight Knighthood Knights Longinus Maitre De Fauvel Active 1314 1340 Manuscript Illumination Matre De Fauvel Active 1314 1340 Medieval Illuminated Letter Miniature Siege Of Antioch
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This stunning illuminated manuscript page, created by the Master of Fauvel between 1314 and 1340, depicts a pivotal moment in the First Crusade's history: the siege of Antioch in 1098. The image, found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France, is taken from the French chanson de geste "Li rommans de Godefroy de Bouillon et de Salehadin." At the center of the composition, we find Kerbogha, the Seljuk Turks' atabeg of Mosul, leading his army in an attempt to crush the Crusaders' siege of Antioch. The Crusaders, led by Bohemond of Taranto, had been laying siege to the city for several months, and the arrival of Kerbogha's forces threatened to turn the tide of the battle. The Master of Fauvel masterfully captures the tension and drama of the scene with intricate details and vivid colors. The Crusaders, clad in armor and brandishing weapons, are shown huddled together, their faces etched with determination and resolve. In the foreground, a knight named Longinus is shown slaying a Turk with a lance, his horse rearing up in the heat of battle. The Turks, on the other hand, are depicted as fierce and menacing, their banners bearing the crescent moon and star. The smoke from the siege engines and the flames from the burning tents add to the chaotic and frenetic atmosphere of the scene. The intricate gothic lettering surrounding the image adds to the overall beauty and grandeur of the manuscript, making it a testament to the artistic and historical significance of the First Crusade and the Middle Ages.
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