Middle Age Collection

The Dance of Death (1493) by Michael Wolgemut, from the Liber chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel. Colored engraving

Cathedral Churches Medieval City Toledo Spain. Cathedral started in 1226 finished 1493
Cathedral, Medieval City, Toledo, Spain. Cathedral started in 1226 finished 1493

Europe, Spain
Avila, Castile and Leon, Spain

Whitsun, illuminated capital letter in the Episcopal Sacramentary of Elna, manuscript on parchment made, probably in the scriptorium of the Cathedral of Elna (Roussillon), c. 1275-1300

Christ Appearing to His Mother, c1440. Artist: Rogier Van der Weyden
Christ Appearing to His Mother, c1496. The scene on the right panel of the Miraflores Altarpiece is the only one in this altarpiece that illustrates two events at once

Lively Dance Couple
Palm Springs, California: c. 1962. A couple livens up the dance floor

Chateau Comtal (Chateau of the Counts of Foix). Foix; Ariege; France

A local man walks past traditional Greek anchors for sale outside a chandlers store, Pothia Town, Kalymnos Island, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

The Fragenstein castle ruins with Zirl town in the background on a winter evening, Zirl, Innsbruck Land, Tyrol, Austria

Portrait of the Engraver Baquoy, c. 1820. Creator: Andre Dutertre
Portrait of the Engraver Baquoy, c. 1820

Un monsieur qui se rajeunit, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un monsieur qui se rajeunit, 19th century. The beautiful days of life - A gentleman who is getting younger

Koelhoffsche Chronik (Chronicle of Cologne), 1499. Creator: Anonymous
Koelhoffsche Chronik (Chronicle of Cologne), 1499. Private Collection

Koelhoffsche Chronik (Chronicle of Cologne), 1499. Creator: Anonymous
Koelhoffsche Chronik (Chronicle of Cologne), 1499. Private Collection

Koelhoffsche Chronik (Chronicle of Cologne), 1499. Creator: Anonymous
Koelhoffsche Chronik (Chronicle of Cologne), 1499. Private Collection

Napoleon on his Deathbed, May 1821. Artist: Horace Vernet
Napoleon on his Deathbed, May 1821. Napoleon Bonaparte (Napoleon I) (1769-1821), Emperor of France 1804-1815. After his defeat at Waterloo in 1815 and his subsequent surrender to the British

Erker on Bankgasse, St. Gallen, Switzerland, Europe
Erker on Bankgasse, St.Gallen, Switzerland, Europe

Schoenbühel-Aggsbach, Wachau, district of Melk, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe
Schoenbuhel-Aggsbach, Wachau, district of Melk, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe. The castle ruins of Aggstein

Portrait of William Merritt Chase, American impressionist painter, c1910. Artist: Annie Traquair Lang
Portrait of William Merritt Chase, American impressionist painter, c1910. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Creuzburg Castle in the Werra valley, in front of blooming orchard meadow, Creuzburg, Thuringia, Germany

Creuzburg Castle in the River Werra valley, Creuzburg, Thuringia, Germany

Muhlburg and Drei Gleichen Castle, Thuringian Burgenland, castle circular hike Drei Gleichen, .Wandersleben, Ilm-Kreis, Thuringia, Germany

Village Falken in the Werra valley, with swans on the river Werra, Falken, Thuringia, Germany

Leuchtenburg - Leuchtenburg Castle, Seitenroda, Thuringia, Germany

Herzogsstuhl, hunting lodge of Duke Ernst II of Saxony-Altenburg, modelled on the Toppler Castle in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Rieseneck hunting complex, Hummelshain, Saale-Holzland district

The clock of the Rocca Sanvitale (Sanvitale Castle), a medieval fortress in the centre of the town of Fontanellato, near Parma, Emilia Romagna, Italy

The Rocca Sanvitale (Sanvitale Castle), a fortress residence in the centre of the Fontanellatos town, near Parma, Emilia Romagna, Italy

Burg Kriebstein Castle in autumn, Kriebstein, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Blue Danube in the medieval Regensburg, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Italy, San Marino, The old rock in Winter

SchoenbAohel-Aggsbach, Wachau, district of Melk, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe. The castle ruins of Aggstein at sunset

Duernstein, Wachau, Waldviertel, district of Krems, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe. Duernstein with the castle ruins

Schoenbohel-Aggsbach, Wachau, district of Melk, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe
Schoenbuhel-Aggsbach, Wachau, district of Melk, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe. The castle ruins of Aggstein at sunset

Italy, Mantua, St. George Castle and Palazzo Ducale

Italy, Rome, maritime pine seen from below

Mr W Davis of Priory Hill Dartford, Kent is doubtful about the weather. 10th August 1953

Man Looking in a Mirror

Man Deep in Thought

Bald Man Looking Out

Man Smoking a Cigarette and a Pipe

Woman Smiling

Old town house and traffic signs. Predazzo in valley Val di Fiemme, in the Dolomites Italy

Typical old town houses dating back to the middle ages. Predazzo in valley Val di Fiemme, in the Dolomites Italy. (Editorial Use Only)

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Music, Perfomance, Festival, Audience at the Main Stage, Guilfest 2011. Guildford. Surrey.England. UK

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Music, Performance, Festivals, Crowd enjoying an act on the Acoustic Stage at Guilfest 2010

The castle. Historic medieval old town of Obidos, a tourist attraction north of Lisbon, Portugal

France, La Garrigue. Historic laundry site (Lavoir)

France, Cordes-sur-Ciel. A view of the countryside

France, Rocamadour. Cliffside view of the town

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"Exploring the Essence of Middle Age: A Journey through Time and Culture" Embarking on a captivating journey, we delve into the realm of middle age, where history intertwines with artistry to reveal profound insights. From Michael Wolgemut's mesmerizing "The Dance of Death" in 1493 to the resplendent Cathedral Churches of medieval Toledo, Spain, our exploration takes us across Europe. Immersed in the beauty and symbolism captured by Hartmann Schedel's Liber chronicarum, we witness the grandeur of Whitsun celebrations illuminated by an exquisite capital letter in the Episcopal Sacramentary of Elna. The poignant masterpiece "Christ Appearing to His Mother, " painted by Rogier Van der Weyden around 1440, evokes emotions that transcend time. As we venture further into this enchanting era, Chateau Comtal stands proudly as a testament to power and nobility within Foix, France. Meanwhile, traditional Greek anchors outside a chandlers store remind us of ancient maritime traditions passed down through generations. Intriguingly juxtaposed against these historical wonders are glimpses into everyday life during middle age. The lively dance couple Hubert Gregg and Abe Barker transport us back to joyous festivities filled with merriment. James Copeland's portrayal as The Mate immerses us in tales from seafaring adventures that captivated imaginations. Yet amidst all its vibrancy and celebration lies another facet – mortality. Horace Vernet's haunting depiction reveals Napoleon Bonaparte on his deathbed in May 1821; a reminder that even great empires succumb to time's relentless march. Finally, our journey concludes at Erker on Bankgasse in St. Gallen, Switzerland – an architectural marvel standing tall since middle age beckoned centuries ago. This enduring structure symbolizes resilience amid changing times while preserving heritage for future generations.