Salles Des Croisades Collection
"Salles des Croisades: Reliving the Epic Tales of Valor and Conquest" Step into a realm where history comes alive
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"Salles des Croisades: Reliving the Epic Tales of Valor and Conquest" Step into a realm where history comes alive, as the magnificent "Salles des Croisades" transports you back to the era of knights, kings, and holy wars. This captivating exhibition showcases a series of breathtaking artworks that depict pivotal moments from the Crusades. Immerse yourself in the Battle of Montgisard on 25th November 1177, captured with remarkable detail in an oil-on-canvas masterpiece from c. 1842. Feel your heart race as you witness Ptolemais being handed over to Philip Augustus and Richard the Lionheart on 13th July 1191 – a momentous event portrayed vividly in another striking painting. Marvel at the grandeur of Jerusalem's fall to the Crusaders on 15th July 1099 through an awe-inspiring artwork created in 1847. Explore naval battles like never before with depictions such as Imbre's Naval Battle in 1346 and Episkopi's Naval Battle in 1323 – both masterfully rendered on canvas during that period. Witness significant encounters between powerful leaders; St. Louis, King of France receiving Robert Patriarch of Jerusalem during their time in Damietta (1249), or Louis VII taking up his banner at St. Denis (1147). Each scene captures not only historical events but also emotions etched upon their faces. Experience triumphs like The Taking of Beirut by Crusaders in 1197 – its vibrant colors bringing forth a sense of victory against all odds. Admire Richard I, known as Richard the Lionheart, King of England depicted majestically through brushstrokes dating back to 1841. Discover Godfrey Bouillon's legendary exploits; see him depositing trophies from Askalon within Holy Sepulchre Church or crossing Bosphorus alongside his brother - both moments immortalized on canvas.