1240 Collection

St Edmund of Abingdon
SAINT EDMUND OF ABINGDON EDMUND RICH English scholar. He became archbishop of Canterbury in 1233. He preached 6th crusade

Father Serapion martyred in Algeria, North Africa
Father Serapion, an English or Irish Mercedarian friar, offers himself as a hostage in order to free captive Christians in Algeria, North Africa

The Cathedral of St. Lawrence, Trogir, Dalmatian Coast, Croatia, Europe

Extra EA. 300LP JY-RFB
Royal Jordanian Air Force - Extra EA.300LP JY-RFB (msn 1240), of the Royal Jordanian Falcons display team, at the RNAS Yeovilton International Air Day on 11 July 2009 Date: 2009

German costumes of the early 13th century. King and bishop with sceptre and noblemen and flag, King with pope, knight and herald

Head lion Description des pierres gravees du
Head of a lion, Description des pierres gravees du feu Baron de Stosch: dediee a son eminence Monseigneur le cardinal Alexandre Albani, Schweickart, Johann Adam, German, 1722-1787, Winckelmann

Nahum Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250 Tempera colors
Nahum; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Amos Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250 Tempera colors
Amos; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Joel Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250 Tempera colors
Joel; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Habakkuk Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250 Tempera colors
Habakkuk; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Micah Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250 Tempera colors
Micah; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Hosea Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250 Tempera colors
Hosea; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Initial D Dog Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250 Tempera colors
Initial D: A Dog; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Initial D Souls Bosom Abraham Wurzburg Germany
Initial D: Souls in the Bosom of Abraham; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

David Joel Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250 Tempera colors
David and Joel; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Pentecost Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250 Tempera colors
Pentecost; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Zephaniah Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250 Tempera colors
Zephaniah; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Obadiah Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250 Tempera colors
Obadiah; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Habakkuk Isaiah Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250 Tempera colors
Habakkuk and Isaiah; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Malachi Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250 Tempera colors
Malachi; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Tree Jesse Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250 Tempera colors
The Tree of Jesse; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Initial D Lion Man Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250
Initial D: A Lion and a Man; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Initial I Standing Man Wurzburg Germany 1240
Initial I: A Standing Man; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Initial C Isaiah Sawn Two Wurzburg Germany 1240
Initial C: Isaiah Being Sawn in Two; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Initial B Christ Majesty David Musicians Wurzburg
Initial B: Christ in Majesty and David with Musicians; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Haggai Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250 Tempera colors
Haggai; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Zechariah Wurzburg Germany 1240 1250 Tempera colors
Zechariah; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

Initial C Lions Two Male Heads Wurzburg Germany
Initial C: Lions and Two Male Heads; Wurzburg, Germany; about 1240 - 1250; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and silver leaf on parchment; Leaf: 22.7 x 15.7 cm (8 15, 16 x 6 3, 16 in.)

William Earl Warenne
JOHN WILLIAM earl of WARENNE and his brother LEOFRIC, a monk Date: ? - 1240

Ironbridge in Coalbrookdale, Shropshire. Completed in 1779 the bridge, which spans the River Severn, was the first to be manufactured from cast iron. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The Roman de la Rose. Miniature. Folio 2. By Guillaume de Lo
Guillaume de Lorris (1200-1240). French scholar and poet from Lorris. Author of the first section of the Roman de la Rose. Miniature. Folio 2. Library of the University of Valencia. Spain

Gothic. Mary in the seat of wisdom. Msgebied, 1240. Catha
Gothic art. Mary in the seat of wisdom. Msgebied, 1240. Museum Catharijneconvent. Utrecht. Netherlands

Cimabue / Di Pepo / With Boy
CIMABUE alias BENCIVIENI DI PEPO Italian painter watching a boy sketching a goat Date: 1240 - 1302

Adenez Le Roi
ADENEZ LE ROI French trouvere Date: 1240? - 1300?

Frederick II Hohenstaufen (1194-1250). Holy Roman Emperor (1197-1250). Duke of Swabia (1212-1216). The regent receives a hawk as a gift. Frontispiece of Art of falconry of the Emperor Frederick II

INDIA. Konarak. Sun Temple. Built between 1240 and 1258 by King Narasimha Deva I honoring the god Surya. Detail of statue of God of the sun. Hindu art. Relief on rock

Konrad Von Thuringen
KONRAD (or Conrad) VON THURINGEN - German warrior and statesmen, depicted wearing the robes of the order of Deutschherren (= Teutonic Knights) Date: 1204? - 1240

The Adoration of the Magi; Unknown; Wurzburg, Germany, Europe; about 1240; Leaf: 17.8 x 13.5 cm (7 x 5 5/16 in.)

The Annunciation; Unknown; Wurzburg, Germany, Europe; about 1240; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and iron gall ink on parchment; Leaf: 17.8 x 13.5 cm (7 x 5 5/16 in.)

Scribe the amount of grain Ouns, Egyptian 1240 BC

Madonna Enthroned with the Child, St Francis and Four Angels, in the Church of San Francesco in Assisi, Italy. Painted by Cenni di Pepo (Giovanni) Cimabue (c. 1240 A

MEUNG, Jean de (1240-1305); Philip IV the Fair, of France (1

MEUNG, Jean de (1240-1305); BOETHIUS, Anicius Manlius Severi

Burgos Cathedral of St. Sarmental Gate (1240). Gate giving access to the south arm of the crossing. At

Christ and His Ancestor David. Psalter illumination, English, c1240
CHRIST AND DAVID. Christ and His Ancestor David. Psalter illumination, English, c1240

Dunblane Cathedral, Perthshire, Scotland, founded in 1141 by King David I. Rebuilt in 1240 by Bishop Clemens. The tower is early Norman, the rest pointed style Date: 12th century

Llywelyn Banqueting
LLYWELYN THE GREAT after a banquet, he listens as a bard with a harp tells of old forgotten far-off things and battles long ago. Date: ? - 1240

Cimabue / Di Pepo / Larmessi
CIMABUE alias BENCIVIENI DI PEPO Italian painter

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of 1240: From Saints to Temples, Art to Royalty" In the year 1240, St. Edmund of Abingdon continued to inspire with his devotion and teachings, leaving a lasting impact on religious communities. Meanwhile, soaring through the skies was the Extra EA. 300LP JY-RFB aircraft, showcasing advancements in aviation technology. Across Europe's picturesque Dalmatian Coast in Croatia stood The Cathedral of St. Lawrence, an architectural marvel that captivated visitors with its Gothic beauty. In this era, German costumes from the early 13th century adorned individuals as they celebrated their heritage and traditions. Tragically, Father Serapion met his martyrdom in Algeria's North African lands while spreading Christianity amidst adversity. Yet even amid turmoil and strife, art flourished; one such masterpiece being "The Roman de la Rose, " a stunning miniature by Guillaume de Lo depicting love and romance. Gothic art also thrived during this period as seen in "Mary in the Seat of Wisdom, " a mesmerizing work created by Cimabue/Di Pepo that showcased divine grace and wisdom. Literature enthusiasts were enthralled by Adenez Le Roi's literary contributions which transported readers into captivating tales filled with adventure and intrigue. Meanwhile, Frederick II Hohenstaufen reigned over Holy Roman Empire from 1194-1250; his rule marked by significant political developments shaping European history for years to come. On distant shores lay India's Konarak Sun Temple - an architectural wonder built between 1240 - where worshippers sought solace under its magnificent structure dedicated to Surya Deva (the Sun God). Lastly but not leastly is William Earl Warenne who left an indelible mark on English nobility during this time period through his influential actions and alliances.