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Ordo templatorum from Liber Chronicarum, 1493. Creator: Wolgemut, Michael (1434-1519)
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Ordo templatorum from Liber Chronicarum, 1493. Creator: Wolgemut, Michael (1434-1519)
Ordo templatorum from Liber Chronicarum, 1493. Private Collection
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This striking woodcut print, created by the renowned German artist Michael Wolgemut in 1493, depicts the Order of the Temple, also known as the Knights Templar, from his seminal work "Liber Chronicarum" or the "Nuremberg Chronicle." The image showcases the solemn procession of the Knights Templar, an elite medieval military and religious order, founded in the 12th century to protect pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land. The Knights Templar were renowned for their disciplined lifestyle, distinctive white mantles with a red cross, and their fortified monasteries, known as commanderies. The crusading spirit of the Knights Templar is vividly captured in this print, as they are depicted carrying banners, shields, and weapons, with a determined and focused expression. The Order of the Temple was disbanded in 1312, following accusations of heresy, but their legacy lived on, inspiring the formation of the Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, also known as the Knights Hospitaller. Wolgemut's intricately detailed woodcut reflects the high level of craftsmanship and artistic skill of the late medieval period, as well as the enduring fascination with the crusading spirit and the history of the Knights Templar. This image is an invaluable historical document and a beautiful work of art, providing a glimpse into the past and the rich tapestry of medieval Europe.
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