Crusader Collection (page 3)

The Battle of Lepanto (litho)
8661319 The Battle of Lepanto (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Lepanto. The battle of Lepanto was of immense political importance)

Map illustrating the route of the crusaders during the First Crusade, 11th century (print)
7420048 Map illustrating the route of the crusaders during the First Crusade, 11th century (print); (add.info.: Map illustrating the route of the crusaders during the First Crusade, 11th century)

Knights Templars riding into battle
7301582 Knights Templars riding into battle.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Knights Templars riding into battle. From Histoire de France, published 1855.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Alfonso IX, King of Leon (1171-1230) Conquers Badajoz, 19th century (glazed ceramic tiles)
IND134624 Alfonso IX, King of Leon (1171-1230) Conquers Badajoz, 19th century (glazed ceramic tiles) by Mensaque, A (19th century); Plaza de Espana, Seville, Spain; Index Fototeca.

When the Streets were Lighted with Oil (litho)
8670458 When the Streets were Lighted with Oil (litho) by Stacey, W.S. (1846-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: When the Streets were Lighted with Oil)

Pope Urban II (1042-1099) prepped the first Crusade in 1056 at Marmoutier, near Tours
PCT4262481 Pope Urban II (1042-1099) prepped the first Crusade in 1056 at Marmoutier, near Tours. Engraving of a book on the Crusades

19th century illustration of Crusader fleet crossing the Bosporus in the 12th century
3521046 19th century illustration of Crusader fleet crossing the Bosporus in the 12th century; (add.info.: 19th century illustration of Crusader fleet crossing the Bosporus in the 12th century)

Ruins of the medieval castle at Lichtenstein, Germany, 333, and ruins of Falkensten Castle, Austria, 334
FLO4703104 Ruins of the medieval castle at Lichtenstein, Germany, 333, and ruins of Falkensten Castle, Austria, 334. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's Historical

Robert Rouse, Kind Templar, 1270. He wears a long surcoat over chainmail hauberk and chausses, knee poleyns
FLO4678313 Robert Rouse, Kind Templar, 1270. He wears a long surcoat over chainmail hauberk and chausses, knee poleyns, and carries a large battle axe and shield with coat of arms

The Founder of the Polytechnic (b/w photo)
8670456 The Founder of the Polytechnic (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Founder of the Polytechnic)

La Gerusalemme Liberata by Torquato Tasso: Canto XVI, stanza 19 (colour litho)
8666716 La Gerusalemme Liberata by Torquato Tasso: Canto XVI, stanza 19 (colour litho) by Fabbi, Fabio (1861-1946); Private Collection; (add.info)

La Gerusalemme Liberata by Torquato Tasso: Canto III, stanza 45 (colour litho)
8666700 La Gerusalemme Liberata by Torquato Tasso: Canto III, stanza 45 (colour litho) by Fabbi, Fabio (1861-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Cade; e gli occhi)

Siege of Damietta, Nile Delta. Important commercial centre for Arab textile trade. 18th century (engraving)
533219 Siege of Damietta, Nile Delta. Important commercial centre for Arab textile trade. 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Briefly in Crusader hands 1219-21, 1249-50 (6th and 7th crusades)

French ships of Saint-Louis during the Eighth Crusade in 1268 (colour litho)
PNP427732 French ships of Saint-Louis during the Eighth Crusade in 1268 (colour litho) by Sebille, Albert (1874-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fourth Crusade: " La prise de Constantinople par les Croises le 12/04/1204" (4th Crusade)
ELD4891267 Fourth Crusade: " La prise de Constantinople par les Croises le 12/04/1204" (4th Crusade: The Capture of Constantinople by Crusaders)

Frederick I (Barbarossa) c1123-1190 Holy Roman emperor from 1152. Death of Barbarossa who drowned trying to cross River
533144 Frederick I (Barbarossa) c1123-1190 Holy Roman emperor from 1152. Death of Barbarossa who drowned trying to cross River Saleph in Cilicia

4th Crusade: Templar ships arriving in front of Constantinople. 1204. Chromolithography
LSE4098223 4th Crusade: Templar ships arriving in front of Constantinople. 1204. Chromolithography.; Private Collection; (add.info.: 4th Crusade: Templar ships arriving in front of Constantinople)

First Crusade 1096-1099): Pope Urban II (c. 1035 - 1099) authorizes the start of the crusad on November 27
AIS5339221 First Crusade 1096-1099): Pope Urban II (c. 1035 - 1099) authorizes the start of the crusad on November 27, 1095 (miniature); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Rinaldo and Armida, First half of the 17th century. Creator: Tiarini, Alessandro (1577-1668)
Rinaldo and Armida, First half of the 17th century. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Borghese, Rome.

Armida in the battle against the Saracens, 1628-1630. Creator: Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690)
Armida in the battle against the Saracens, 1628-1630. Found in the Collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid.

Godfrey and the council listen to the demand of Armida, 1628-1630. Creator: Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690)
Godfrey and the council listen to the demand of Armida, 1628-1630. Found in the Collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid.

Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Robert of Paris humiliating the pride of the Greek Emperor Alexis

Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Peter Bartholomew finds the Sacred Lance

Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781

Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781

Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781

Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781

Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781

Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781. Peter Bartholomew passing through fire with the Holy Lance

Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781

Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781

Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800

Canto XV, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto XV, 16th century. Series: Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto XII, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto XII, 16th century. Series: Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto X, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto X, 16th century. Series: Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto VII, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto VII, 16th century. Series: Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto III, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto III, 16th century. Series: Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Erminia, ca 1781. Creator: Kauffmann, Angelika (1741-1807)
Erminia, ca 1781. Private Collection

Three Christian Kings, 1567. Creator: Harmen Jansz Muller
Three Christian Kings, 1567. From Nine Heroes

Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. The prisoners of Caliph Moftati in the camp of the Kreutzfahrer in front of Anthiocha

Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Rare courage of the Christian army leader

Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. The children of the Crusaders and the Saracens become soldiers and fight with each other

Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Tankred's and Baldwin's reconciliation

Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800

Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. The Jews of Worms

Canto XX, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto XX, 16th century. From Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto XVIII, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto XVIII, 16th century. From Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto XIV, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto XIV, 16th century. From Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

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"Unleashing the Crusader Spirit: Exploring Medieval Europe at the Start of the Crusades" Step back in time to Medieval Europe, as we embark on a journey through history and witness the birth of an era that would shape nations. The Crusades, a series of religious wars, ignited a fervor among knights and commoners alike, driven by their faith and desire for glory. Our first stop takes us to Krak des Chevaliers, an awe-inspiring fortress near Homs, Syria. This famous Crusader Castle stands as a testament to the military prowess and architectural genius of its creators. As we wander through its ancient halls, we can almost hear echoes of battles fought centuries ago. Hugues de Payens, Grand Master of the Knights Templar, emerges from the shadows in our next hint. A visionary leader who commanded respect and loyalty from his brethren, he played a pivotal role in shaping the destiny of these legendary warriors. Gothic tracery adorns St. Hilarion Castle's decorated window overlooking the sea in Cyprus. This crusader stronghold offers breathtaking views that once witnessed clashes between European forces and Turkish invaders during this tumultuous period. Richard I of England - Richard the Lionheart - commands attention with his fierce determination etched upon his face. Known for his valorous exploits during these holy wars, he became synonymous with chivalry and bravery on countless battlefields. The capture of Antioch by crusaders comes alive before our eyes through intricate wood engravings from the 19th century. We can almost feel their triumph as they secure this strategic city amidst treacherous circumstances. Louis IX stands tall amongst kings as he leads France into battle against formidable foes across lands far away from home. His unwavering devotion to Christianity earned him reverence both within his kingdom and beyond its borders. Lebanon's Sidon whispers tales of resilience amid turbulent times when Crusaders clashed with local powers.