12e Siecle 12th Century Xiie Xiith Collection

The ruins of the fortress of Chateau-Gaillard (Les Andelys, Normandy, France, 12th century), engraving, 19th century
1758094 The ruins of the fortress of Chateau-Gaillard (Les Andelys, Normandy, France, 12th century), engraving, 19th century; (add.info.: The ruins of the fortress of Chateau-Gaillard (Les Andelys)

A Templar, 12th century, engraving
1758074 A Templar, 12th century, engraving; (add.info.: A Templar, 12th century, engraving); Photo: Tallandier

Cluny, Burgundy, France : palace of pope Gelase dead in 1119 in Cluny
1758066 Cluny, Burgundy, France : palace of pope Gelase dead in 1119 in Cluny; (add.info.: Cluny, Burgundy, France : palace of pope Gelase dead in 1119 in Cluny); Photo: Tallandier

Pope Urban III in 1185-1187 here with abbot Grimoald, illumination
1752874 Pope Urban III in 1185-1187 here with abbot Grimoald, illumination; (add.info.: Pope Urban III in 1185-1187 here with abbot Grimoald, illumination); Photo: Tallandier

Facade of the collegiate church Notre Dame of Beaune in France, 12th century, engraving c. 1850
1760636 Facade of the collegiate church Notre Dame of Beaune in France, 12th century, engraving c. 1850; (add.info.: Facade de la collegiale Notre-Dame de Beaune en Bourgogne, 12e siecle, gravure c)

Henri VI (1165-1197), son of Frederic II Barbarossa, german emperor in 1190-1197, engraving
1750194 Henri VI (1165-1197), son of Frederic II Barbarossa, german emperor in 1190-1197, engraving; (add.info.: Henri VI (1165-1197), son of Frederic II Barbarossa, german emperor in 1190-1197

wedding box, 12th century, parchment on wood, from Vannes cathedral (France)
1747580 wedding box, 12th century, parchment on wood, from Vannes cathedral (France); (add.info.: wedding box, 12th century, parchment on wood, from Vannes cathedral (France)); Photo: Tallandier

Fontenay abbey (Burgundy, France) founded in 1119 by BernarddeClairvaux : exterior View (romanian art)
1759028 Fontenay abbey (Burgundy, France) founded in 1119 by BernarddeClairvaux : exterior View (romanian art); (add.info.: Fontenay abbey (Burgundy)

French cistercian monk, founder of the Clairvaux abbey, Doctor of the Church and theologian, engraving
1747549 French cistercian monk, founder of the Clairvaux abbey, Doctor of the Church and theologian, engraving; (add.info.: French cistercian monk, founder of the Clairvaux abbey)

Richard Lion's Heart in Palestine during the third crusade, engraving by Alfred
1746860 Richard Lion's Heart in Palestine during the third crusade, engraving by Alfred and Tomy Johannot for The Talisman book by Walter Scott (1825); (add.info)

House of the French scholastic philosopher and theologian teacher Abelard and his pupil and later his lover Heloise
1745416 House of the French scholastic philosopher and theologian teacher Abelard and his pupil and later his lover Heloise, Paris

University of Paris 12th century, engraving
1742746 University of Paris 12th century, engraving; (add.info.: University of Paris 12th century, engraving); Photo: Tallandier

Juroku Rakan (holy character in bouddhism), Kakemono on silk, Heian period, 12th century
1756013 Juroku Rakan (holy character in bouddhism), Kakemono on silk, Heian period, 12th century; (add.info.: Juroku Rakan (holy character in bouddhism), Kakemono on silk, Heian period

Saint Cosme priory in Tours (France), 12th century : here the refectory of monks
1757253 Saint Cosme priory in Tours (France), 12th century : here the refectory of monks; (add.info.: Saint Cosme priory in Tours (France)

Fontenay abbey (Burgundy, France) founded in 1119 by BernarddeClairvaux : nave of the church (romanian art)
1759029 Fontenay abbey (Burgundy, France) founded in 1119 by BernarddeClairvaux : nave of the church (romanian art); (add.info.: Fontenay abbey (Burgundy)

Allegory of French king Philip 1st (1052-1108) king in 1060-1108, engraving by Aliamet after Charles Nicolas Cochin
1761439 Allegory of French king Philip 1st (1052-1108) king in 1060-1108, engraving by Aliamet after Charles Nicolas Cochin

The ruins of the fortress of Chateau-Gaillard (Les Andelys, Normandy, France, 12th century), watercolor, 1820
1758092 The ruins of the fortress of Chateau-Gaillard (Les Andelys, Normandy, France, 12th century), watercolor, 1820; (add.info.: The ruins of the fortress of Chateau-Gaillard (Les Andelys)

Siege of Jerusalem by Saladin, 1187, illumination from "Fleur des histoires d'orient"
1744998 Siege of Jerusalem by Saladin, 1187, illumination from "Fleur des histoires d'orient" (Livre des merveilles) by Hayton, c

Louis VII (1120-1180) French king, engraving
1746014 Louis VII (1120-1180) French king, engraving; (add.info.: Louis VII (1120-1180) French king, engraving); Photo: Tallandier

Fontenay abbey (Burgundy, France) founded in 1119 by BernarddeClairvaux : cloister and capitular room (romanian art)
1759030 Fontenay abbey (Burgundy, France) founded in 1119 by BernarddeClairvaux : cloister and capitular room (romanian art); (add.info.: Fontenay abbey (Burgundy)

Krak des Chevaliers, Crusader fortress in Syria (djebel Ansariyya) built in 1142-1271 during crusades
1758920 Krak des Chevaliers, Crusader fortress in Syria (djebel Ansariyya) built in 1142-1271 during crusades; (add.info.: Krak des Chevaliers)

Krak des Chevaliers, Crusader fortress in Syria (djebel Ansariyya) built in 1142-1271 during crusades
1758916 Krak des Chevaliers, Crusader fortress in Syria (djebel Ansariyya) built in 1142-1271 during crusades; (add.info.: Krak des Chevaliers)

Thomas Becket (a.k.a Saint Thomas of Canterbury, Thomas of London) (1117-1170), Archbishop of Canterbury
1761661 Thomas Becket (a.k.a Saint Thomas of Canterbury, Thomas of London) (1117-1170), Archbishop of Canterbury, assassinated by followers of the king Henry II of England in his own cathedral.;

The cathedral Notre Dame in Laon, France (gothic architecture, 12-13th century) engraving, 19th century
1761606 The cathedral Notre Dame in Laon, France (gothic architecture, 12-13th century) engraving, 19th century; (add.info.: The cathedral Notre Dame in Laon, France (gothic architecture)

Innocens III (1160-1216) pope in 1198-1216, engraving
1747372 Innocens III (1160-1216) pope in 1198-1216, engraving; (add.info.: Innocent III (Giovanni Lotario di Segni, 1160-1216) pape en 1198-1216, gravure Innocens III (1160-1216) pope in 1198-1216

Blanche of Castile (1188-1252) wearing religious suit, engraving
1761306 Blanche of Castile (1188-1252) wearing religious suit, engraving; (add.info.: Blanche of Castile (1188-1252) wearing religious suit, engraving); Photo: Tallandier

future templar knight taking oath for membership to the Templar order, engraving
1747531 future templar knight taking oath for membership to the Templar order, engraving; (add.info.: future templar knight taking oath for membership to the Templar order)

Suger (c. 1080-1151) French abbot of Saint Denis he was the advisor for kings LouisVI and LouisVII
1747284 Suger (c. 1080-1151) French abbot of Saint Denis he was the advisor for kings LouisVI and LouisVII, regent in 1147-1149 during the second crusade

Fontenay abbey (Burgundy, France) founded in 1119 by BernarddeClairvaux : exterior View (romanian art)
1759027 Fontenay abbey (Burgundy, France) founded in 1119 by BernarddeClairvaux : exterior View (romanian art); (add.info.: Fontenay abbey (Burgundy)

Knight Templar, 12th - 14th century, engraving
1760159 Knight Templar, 12th - 14th century, engraving; (add.info.: Knight Templar, 12th - 14th century, engraving); Photo: Tallandier

French king Philip 1st (1052-1108) king in 1060-1108, with is 2nd wife Bertrade de Montfort, 19thcentury engraving
1761440 French king Philip 1st (1052-1108) king in 1060-1108, with is 2nd wife Bertrade de Montfort, 19thcentury engraving; (add.info.: French king Philip 1st (1052-1108) king in 1060-1108

Layout of Philippe Auguste surrounding wall, Paris, 1190-1215
1758002 Layout of Philippe Auguste surrounding wall, Paris, 1190-1215; (add.info.: Layout of Philippe Auguste surrounding wall, Paris, 1190-1215); Photo: Tallandier

Henry IV (1050-1106) german emperor in 1084-1106, engraving
1754092 Henry IV (1050-1106) german emperor in 1084-1106, engraving; (add.info.: Henry IV (1050-1106) german emperor in 1084-1106, engraving); Photo: Tallandier

Recumbent effigy of king Richard 1st of England (1157-1199) aka Richard the Lionheart in Fontevraud abbey (France)
1760917 Recumbent effigy of king Richard 1st of England (1157-1199) aka Richard the Lionheart in Fontevraud abbey (France); (add.info)

The ruins of the fortress of Chateau-Gaillard (Les Andelys, Normandy, France, 12th century), engraving, 19th century
1758093 The ruins of the fortress of Chateau-Gaillard (Les Andelys, Normandy, France, 12th century), engraving, 19th century; (add.info.: The ruins of the fortress of Chateau-Gaillard (Les Andelys)

Krak des Chevaliers, Crusader fortress in Syria (djebel Ansariyya) built in 1142-1271 during crusades
1758921 Krak des Chevaliers, Crusader fortress in Syria (djebel Ansariyya) built in 1142-1271 during crusades; (add.info.: Krak des Chevaliers)

Turkish army riding, 1337 illumination by the "maitre de Fauvel" from "Historia" by Guillaume de
1755577 Turkish army riding, 1337 illumination by the "maitre de Fauvel" from "Historia" by Guillaume de Tyr (1128-1186); (add.info.: Turkish army riding)

Louis VII (1120-1180) French king, engraving
1746082 Louis VII (1120-1180) French king, engraving; (add.info.: Louis VII (1120-1180) French king, engraving); Photo: Tallandier

Blanche of Castile (1188-1252) and Marguerite de Provence (1221-1295) mother and wife of Saint Louis (Louis IX)
1761315 Blanche of Castile (1188-1252) and Marguerite de Provence (1221-1295) mother and wife of Saint Louis (Louis IX), engraving after Montfaucon; (add.info)

Jesus Christ with nimbus handing the keys to Saint Peter, French 12th century manuscript
1746999 Jesus Christ with nimbus handing the keys to Saint Peter, French 12th century manuscript; (add.info.: Jesus Christ with nimbus handing the keys to Saint Peter)

Richard 1st said Richard Lion-Hearted (1157-1199) king of England in 1189-1199, engraving
1758483 Richard 1st said Richard Lion-Hearted (1157-1199) king of England in 1189-1199, engraving; (add.info.: Richard 1st said Richard Lion-Hearted (1157-1199) king of England in 1189-1199

Siege of Damas Syria during the 2nd Crusade in 1148, illumination from a 15th century
1752464 Siege of Damas Syria during the 2nd Crusade in 1148, illumination from a 15th century; (add.info.: Siege of Damas Syria during the 2nd Crusade in 1148)

abbot of Cluny Peter the Venerable (1092-1157) and the Virgin Mary, illumination from "The Office of
1758071 abbot of Cluny Peter the Venerable (1092-1157) and the Virgin Mary, illumination from "The Office of the Transfiguration" by Peter the Venerable (12th century); (add.info)

Pope Alexander III (Roland Bandinelli, pope in 1159-1181) blessing the 1st stone of Notre Dame cathedral in paris with
1743348 Pope Alexander III (Roland Bandinelli, pope in 1159-1181) blessing the 1st stone of Notre Dame cathedral in paris with French king Louis VII and bishop Maurice de Sully in 1163

The dubbing of Pyrrhus, son of Achilles, illumination from "Le roman de Troie" by Benoit de sainte Maure
1761632 The dubbing of Pyrrhus, son of Achilles, illumination from "Le roman de Troie" by Benoit de sainte Maure (late 12th century); (add.info.: The dubbing of Pyrrhus, son of Achilles)

Ingeburge of Denmark (1174-1236) French queen, 2nd wife of Philipp II Augustus, engraving by Gaignieres
1761283 Ingeburge of Denmark (1174-1236) French queen, 2nd wife of Philipp II Augustus, engraving by Gaignieres; (add.info.: Ingeburge of Denmark (1174-1236) French queen

Death of William Marshall, 19th century (illustration)
1933247 Death of William Marshall, 19th century (illustration); (add.info.: Death of William Marshal (1145-1219) 1st Earl of Pembroke in 1219, illustration); Photo © CCI

Church of Cluny abbey (Burgundy, France) at 16th century : it's luny III (consecrated in 1130)
1758065 Church of Cluny abbey (Burgundy, France) at 16th century : it's luny III (consecrated in 1130), engraving after Sagot; (add.info.: Church of Cluny abbey (Burgundy)

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The 12th century, also known as the XIIe siècle or XIe siècle, was a time of great change and innovation in Europe. From the rise of Gothic architecture to the Crusades and the emergence of universities, this period marked a significant shift in medieval society. The XIIth century saw the construction of iconic cathedrals like Notre Dame de Paris and Chartres Cathedral, showcasing intricate stone carvings and towering spires. It was also a time of intellectual growth, with scholars like Peter Abelard challenging traditional beliefs and laying the groundwork for scholasticism. As feudalism gave way to centralized monarchies, new forms of government emerged across Europe. The 12th century was truly a transformative era that laid the foundation for many aspects of modern Western civilization.