Cathar Collection

Picture No. 11073902
Montsegur Castle built on the remains of one of the last strongholds of the Cathars Near Foix, eastern Pyrenees, France

Cathar Castle / Montsegur
Montsegur, Languedoc

Europe, France, Occitanie. The medieval village of Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert in the Herault river valley

The Death Of Simon De Montfort After Being Struck On The Head By A Stone At The Siege Of Toulouse. Simon Iv De Montfort, Seigneur De Montfort-L amaury, 5Th Earl Of Leicester, 1160 To1218

Ancient Cathar city, medieval town of Puy-l Eveque, Vallee du Lot (Lot Valley), Midi-Pyrenees, France, Europe

St. Dominic de Guzman and the Albigensians, 1493-99 (oil on panel)
3247804 St. Dominic de Guzman and the Albigensians, 1493-99 (oil on panel) by Berruguete, Pedro (c.1450-1504); 122x83 cm; Prado, Madrid

Cathars Maltreat Enemies
Cathars (Albigeois) ill-treat their enemies : anti-Cathar propaganda by Catholic convert Collin de Plancy who had formerly opposed the Church

Cathar castle of Peyrepertuse, above Duilhac village, between Carcassonne and Perpignan, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Europe

Cathar Castle / Queribus
Queribus, Languedoc

Cathar Castle / Aguilar
Aguilar, Languedoc

Cathar Castle / Roquefixad
Roquefixade, Languedoc

Aerial view at abbey Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide, Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon, Occitanie, France

Abbey Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide near Narbonne, Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon, Occitanie, France

Landscape near Tuchan, Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon, Occitanie, France

Catharian Castle Peyrepertuse, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon, Occitanie, France

Catharian castle Queribus, Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon, Occitanie, France

Aerial view at Catharian Castle Peyrepertuse, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon, Occitanie, France

Europe, France, Occitanie. Saint Nazaire church and the old bridge in the fortified town of Beziers on a bluff above the River Orb

France, Languedoc, Lastours, Cathar castles (MR)

Medieval village of Lagrasse, member of the Les Plus Beaux Villages de France association (The most beautiful villages of France), Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Capture of Carcassonne during the crusade against the Albigeers in August 1209
XEE4181330 Capture of Carcassonne during the crusade against the Albigeers in August 1209. Engraving in " Histoire De France En Cent Paintings by Paul Lehugeur " 1891 by French School

Raymond VI announces to the city of Toulouse the death of Simon de Montfort in 1218 - Statue of Labatut
LSE4111902 Raymond VI announces to the city of Toulouse the death of Simon de Montfort in 1218 - Statue of Labatut by Labatut

Seal of Simon of Montfort IV (1150 - 1218), he participated in the 5th Crusade in 1202
GIA4754234 Seal of Simon of Montfort IV (1150 - 1218), he participated in the 5th Crusade in 1202 and the one against the Albigeers in 1209

Cathar commemorative monument in Minerve in the Herault
LSE4117414 Cathar commemorative monument in Minerve in the Herault. by Unknown Artist, (11th century); France; (add.info)

St Dominic and the Albigenses (oil on panel, c. 1493-1499)
LRI4602206 St Dominic and the Albigenses (oil on panel, c.1493-1499) by Berruguete, Pedro (c.1450-1504); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Saint Dominica and the Albigeese)

Saint Dominique and the Albigeois (Le Miracle des Fanjeaux)
JLJ4582065 Saint Dominique and the Albigeois (Le Miracle des Fanjeaux): the saint gives the Albigeese the book refuting their heresie and the Albigeers try to burn it, without success

The capture of Beziers by Simon de Montfort on July 22, 1209 (engraving)
694819 The capture of Beziers by Simon de Montfort on July 22, 1209 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Insults offered to Prisoners, an episode in 1211 during the Albigensian
694818 The Insults offered to Prisoners, an episode in 1211 during the Albigensian Crusade (engraving) by Maignan, Albert Pierre Rene(1845-1908) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Albigensian worshippers on the banks of the Rhone, illustration from
619621 Albigensian worshippers on the banks of the Rhone, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Simon de Montfort (c. 1165-1218) from Receuil des Estampes
STC188394 Simon de Montfort (c.1165-1218) from Receuil des Estampes, representant les Rangs et les Dignites, suivant le Costume de toutes les Nations existantes

Predelle of the coronation of the Virgin: the miracle of the book sends to the Albigeese
JLJ4658715 Predelle of the coronation of the Virgin: the miracle of the book sends to the Albigeese. Saint Dominica refutes the Cathar heresy

Battle of Muret (September 12, 1213): victory of Simon de Montfort (1150 - 1218
JLJ4660735 Battle of Muret (September 12, 1213): victory of Simon de Montfort (1150 - 1218) over the Albigeois. Miniature in " Grandes Chronicles de France

Delivrance des embmures de Carcassonne In August 1303, the people of Carcassonne
LSE4102558 Delivrance des embmures de Carcassonne In August 1303, the people of Carcassonne and Albi come to tear out from the Inquisition dungeons the many prisoners they contained - Bernard

Destruction of Beziers, 1209 in "Histoire generale de Languedoc"
LSE4102561 Destruction of Beziers, 1209 in " Histoire generale de Languedoc", Alexandre du MAge, Toulouse 1842 by Unknown Artist

Siege of Marmande by Louis VIII, 1219 in "Histoire generale de Languedoc"
LSE4102548 Siege of Marmande by Louis VIII, 1219 in " Histoire generale de Languedoc", Alexandre du MAge, Toulouse 1842 by French School

History of the Crusades against the Albigeois Title Page: Langlois, 1703
LSE4102540 History of the Crusades against the Albigeois Title Page: Langlois, 1703 by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Homage to King Philip II (1165-1223) from Simon de Montfort (c
ARH176883 Homage to King Philip II (1165-1223) from Simon de Montfort (c.1160-1218) for the territories confiscated from Raymond VI (1197-1249) c.1216 (vellum) by French School

Papal bull by Pope Innocent IV (d. 1254) against the Albigenses (vellum)
ARH176878 Papal bull by Pope Innocent IV (d.1254) against the Albigenses (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

Seal of Simon de Montfort (c. 1150-1218) (metal) (b / w photo)
ARN170461 Seal of Simon de Montfort (c.1150-1218) (metal) (b/w photo) by French School; Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

Albigeoise Inquisition: "The agitator of Languedoc Bernard Delicieux (1260-1318)
JLJ4687223 Albigeoise Inquisition: " The agitator of Languedoc Bernard Delicieux (1260-1318), Franciscan monk during his trial." The scene of judgment: in the first row in the centre

Relief depicting the Siege of Carcassonne by Simon de Montfort (c
XIR161031 Relief depicting the Siege of Carcassonne by Simon de Montfort (c.1160-1218) in 1209 (stone) by French School, (13th century); Cathedrale Saint-Nazaire, Carcassonne

Fresco by Jean Paul Laurens, 1895, at the Town Hall of Toulouse
LSE4102600 Fresco by Jean Paul Laurens, 1895, at the Town Hall of Toulouse: the Toulousains building the Wall to resist Simon de Montfort in 1218

Condemnation of heretics at the Council of Lombers, 1165 - in "
LSE4102537 Condemnation of heretics at the Council of Lombers, 1165 - in " Histoire generale de Languedoc" by Joseph Vaissete, Paris, 1737 by French School

Battle of Muret on 12 September 1213 - in "Histoire generale de
LSE4102534 Battle of Muret on 12 September 1213 - in " Histoire generale de Languedoc" by Joseph Vaissete, Paris, 1737 by French School

The Miracle of the Fire of Saint Dominica in "
LSE4102524 The Miracle of the Fire of Saint Dominica in " Annals of the Order of Preachers" by Thomas-Marie Mamachi, Rome, 1756 by Unknown artist

Raymond VI in "La Mosaique du midi", Toulouse, 1841
LSE4102515 Raymond VI in " La Mosaique du midi", Toulouse, 1841 by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raymond VI in " La Mosaique du midi", Toulouse)

Detail of "Saint Dominique et les Albigeois"
JLJ4582078 Detail of " Saint Dominique et les Albigeois" (Le Miracle des Fanjeaux): the saint gives the Albigeois the book refuting their heresie and the Albigeois try to burn it

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The Cathars, a medieval religious group in Europe, left behind a rich history and captivating ruins that still stand today. Picture No. 11073902 showcases the majestic Cathar Castle of Montsegur, nestled in the picturesque region of Occitanie, France. This castle served as a stronghold for the Cathars during their tumultuous existence. In Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert, another medieval village in Occitanie, one can feel the echoes of the Cathar presence. The ancient city walls whisper tales of resistance against persecution and oppression. The Siege of Carcassonne depicted by Jean-Paul Laurens transports us back to 1209 when this fortified city became a battleground between the Catholic Church and the Cathars. It was here that countless lives were lost in an attempt to eradicate this alternative Christian sect. Venturing further into Vallee du Lot (Lot Valley), we stumble upon Puy-l Eveque - an enchanting medieval town with remnants of its once-thriving Cathar community. These stone streets bear witness to centuries-old secrets and stories waiting to be discovered. St. Dominic de Guzman's encounter with Albigensians is vividly portrayed in his oil painting from 1493-99. This depiction captures a pivotal moment where St. Dominic engages with these heretics, seeking conversion rather than condemnation. Occitanie's charm extends beyond its villages; it encompasses fortified towns like Saint Nazaire church with its old bridge standing proudly amidst time-worn walls. Here too lies evidence of clashes between those who embraced or opposed the teachings of the Cathars. Peyrepertuse Castle reigns over Duilhac village as if guarding memories etched within its stones – memories that tell tales not only about battles fought but also about resilience and determination displayed by those who held fast to their beliefs. Queribus Castle stands tall on rocky terrain, reminding us how fiercely the Cathars defended their faith against all odds.