Third Crusade Collection

Richard the Lionheart Embarks on the Third Crusade - Glyn Warren Philpot
Oil on Canvas 74.9 x 108

Frederick I Barbarossa Holy Roman Emperor
Frederick I Barbarossa (1122-1190), King of Germany and Holy Roman Emperor. Born in Swabia in southern Germany, Frederick succeeded his father as Duke in 1147

Ptolemais given to Philip Augustus (1165-1223) and Richard the Lionheart (1157-99) 13th July 1191
XIR200567 Ptolemais given to Philip Augustus (1165-1223) and Richard the Lionheart (1157-99) 13th July 1191 (oil on canvas) by Blondel, Merry Joseph (1781-1853); 406x494 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Richard the Lionheart (colour litho)
2775125 Richard the Lionheart (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard the Lionheart)

Frederick Barbarossa as a crusader (colour litho)
8672783 Frederick Barbarossa as a crusader (colour litho) by German School, (12th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa as a crusader)

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

Richard the Lionheart sailing (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Triumphal Entry of Richard I. and Philip Augustus Into Acre, (1191), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Triumphal Entry of Richard I. and Philip Augustus Into Acre, (1191), 1890. Philip II of France (1165-1223) travelled to the Holy Land in the Third Crusade, 1189-1192 with King Richard I of England

Terrific combat between Richard Coeur de Lion and Saladin, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Terrific combat between Richard Coeur de Lion and Saladin, 1850. A satirical illustration of Richard the Lionheart and Saladin in battle

King Richard I (1157-1199) at the Battle of Jaffa, 1192. The Battle of Jaffa took place during the Crusades, as one of a series of campaigns between Saladins army

A sign in the sky for the fighters of the Third Crusade in the Holy Land
7279768 A sign in the sky for the fighters of the Third Crusade in the Holy Land by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fall of the Army of Frederick of Swabia, Third Crusade
7279763 The Fall of the Army of Frederick of Swabia, Third Crusade by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fall of the Army of Frederick of Swabia, Third Crusade)

The Battle of Iconium was fought on 18 May 1190 during the Third Crusade
7279762 The Battle of Iconium was fought on 18 May 1190 during the Third Crusade by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Finding scattered soldiers in the Third Crusade, Crusades were strategically
7279767 Finding scattered soldiers in the Third Crusade, Crusades were strategically by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Siege of Acre (28 August 1189 to 12 July 1191)
7279764 The Siege of Acre (28 August 1189 to 12 July 1191) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A jousting tournament at Ptolomais, today Acre, Third Crusade
7279765 A jousting tournament at Ptolomais, today Acre, Third Crusade by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A jousting tournament at Ptolomais, today Acre, Third Crusade)

Saladin was the first Sultan of Egypt from 1171 and Sultan of Syria from 1174, Third Crusade
7279754 Saladin was the first Sultan of Egypt from 1171 and Sultan of Syria from 1174, Third Crusade by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Crusaders in the Narrow Valleys of the Taurus Mountains, Third Crusade
7279761 The Crusaders in the Narrow Valleys of the Taurus Mountains, Third Crusade by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Richard the Lionheart
7286231 Richard the Lionheart; Private Collection; (add.info.: A spectacularly exaggerated drawing of Richard the Lionheart)

Richard I, King of England (engraving)
7185559 Richard I, King of England (engraving) by Faithorne, William (1616-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard I, King of England (1157-1199)

Three colour process of printing (colour litho)
7148257 Three colour process of printing (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three colour process of printing)

Richard the Lionheart setting out on the Third Crusade, 1190 (engraving)
7149380 Richard the Lionheart setting out on the Third Crusade, 1190 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I setting out on the Third Crusade, 1189 (engraving)
7147875 The Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I setting out on the Third Crusade, 1189 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Richard I (engraving)
7147373 King Richard I (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Richard I (1157-1199)

The death of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, drowning in the Saleph River, Turkey in 1190 (engraving)
7147280 The death of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, drowning in the Saleph River, Turkey in 1190 (engraving) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld

Battle of Iconium, Third Crusade, 1190 (engraving)
7173378 Battle of Iconium, Third Crusade, 1190 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Iconium, Third Crusade, 1190)

Saladin I (1138-93) in Jerusalem, c. 1830-50 (oil on canvas)
XMP172633 Saladin I (1138-93) in Jerusalem, c.1830-50 (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Alexandre Evariste (1780-1850); 127x193 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Quimper

Cavalry skirmishes between Crusaders and Turks (one of a pair)
CH21766 Cavalry skirmishes between Crusaders and Turks (one of a pair) by Calza, Antonio (1653-1725); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Richard the Lionheart raised himself in his bed and took a cup in his hand
STC308596 Richard the Lionheart raised himself in his bed and took a cup in his hand, illustration for The Talisman: A Tale of the Crusaders by Sir Walter Scott (colour litho) by Vedder

Effigy of William Marshal (c. 1146-1219) Earl of Pembroke (stone)
XTD75279 Effigy of William Marshal (c.1146-1219) Earl of Pembroke (stone) by English School; Temple Church, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Richard I in Palestine
AGN35520 Richard I in Palestine by Loutherbourg, Philip James (Jacques) de (1740-1812); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard I the Lionheart (1151-99): In Palestine, 1191; ); Photo eAgnew s

Richard landing at Jaffa, illustration from Cassell
STC385241 Richard landing at Jaffa, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

The Knight stands watch on St. Georges Mount with the banner of England
STC308597 The Knight stands watch on St. Georges Mount with the banner of England, illustration from The Talisman: A Tale of the Crusaders by Sir Walter Scott (colour litho) by Vedder

Frederick Barbarossa at the assault on the town of Iconium, 3rd Crusade, 1188 (chromolitho)
2817160 Frederick Barbarossa at the assault on the town of Iconium, 3rd Crusade, 1188 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Equestrian statue of Richard the Lionheart by Baron Marochetti (colour litho)
3622283 Equestrian statue of Richard the Lionheart by Baron Marochetti (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Richard the Lion-hearted at the Battle of Ascalon, 1192 (engraving)
971000 Richard the Lion-hearted at the Battle of Ascalon, 1192 (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frederick Barbarossa drowning in the River Saleph on the Third Crusade, 1190 (engraving)
3647257 Frederick Barbarossa drowning in the River Saleph on the Third Crusade, 1190 (engraving) by Vogel, Hermann (1856-1918); Private Collection; (add.info)

Richard I, King of England, 1194 (engraving)
3620568 Richard I, King of England, 1194 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard I (1157-1199), King of England, 1194.); © Look and Learn

Portrait of Frederick Barbarossa, Holy Roman Emperor, as a Crusader, 1188 (colour litho)
3100831 Portrait of Frederick Barbarossa, Holy Roman Emperor, as a Crusader, 1188 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Knights meet in conflict, illustration from The Talisman
STC308599 The Knights meet in conflict, illustration from The Talisman: A Tale of the Crusaders by Sir Walter Scott (colour litho) by Vedder

Isaac of Cyprus pleads before Richard, 1191, illustration from Hutchinson
STC293145 Isaac of Cyprus pleads before Richard, 1191, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Woodville

Meeting of Philip Augustus and Richard the Lionheart at Vezelay, 3rd Crusade, 1190 (chromolitho)
2817162 Meeting of Philip Augustus and Richard the Lionheart at Vezelay, 3rd Crusade, 1190 (chromolitho) by French School

Frederick Barbarossa, King of Germany and Italy and Holy Roman Emperor, 1152 (litho)
6014696 Frederick Barbarossa, King of Germany and Italy and Holy Roman Emperor, 1152 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick Barbarossa (1122-1190)

King Richard on Crusade (engraving)
619709 King Richard on Crusade (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard I (1157-99), Duke of Aquitaine, Poitiers and Normandy

Death of Frederick Barbarossa (colour litho)
3638308 Death of Frederick Barbarossa (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Frederick Barbarossa)

Reception of Richard on his return from the Continent, illustration from Cassell
STC385242 Reception of Richard on his return from the Continent, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by Overend

Richard the First in Palestine, engraved by A. Smith, illustration from David Hume
STC429657 Richard the First in Palestine, engraved by A. Smith, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R

Ms Fr 22495 Fol. 229 Saladins Army, from Le Roman de Godefroi de Bouillon
BNP159920 Ms Fr 22495 Fol.229 Saladins Army, from Le Roman de Godefroi de Bouillon, 1337 (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

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"The Third Crusade: A Fierce Struggle for the Holy Land" In the late 12th century, Europe was consumed by religious fervor as Richard the Lionheart embarked on the Third Crusade. This monumental event saw Christian forces led by King Richard I of England battling against Muslims in their quest to reclaim Jerusalem. The crusade brought together notable figures such as Frederick I Barbarossa, Holy Roman Emperor, who joined forces with Richard in this holy endeavor. Their determination and valor were immortalized in Glyn Warren Philpot's painting depicting Richard's departure. As the campaign unfolded, significant victories and alliances shaped its course. Ptolemais was strategically given to both Philip Augustus and Richard on July 13th, 1191, strengthening their position in the region. The triumphal entry of these two leaders into Acre showcased their united front against Saladin's Muslim forces. However, not all aspects of this crusade were honorable. Instances like the execution of Muslim hostages tarnished its reputation and highlighted the brutality that often accompanied war. Throughout this tumultuous period, battles raged between opposing armies. The combat between Richard Coeur de Lion and Saladin became legendary; artists like John Leech captured these epic clashes with vivid imagery. Amidst it all, a sign appeared in the sky - a symbol believed to guide and inspire those fighting for their faith during this arduous journey towards Jerusalem. Yet victory did not come without sacrifice or setbacks. The fall of Frederick of Swabia's army served as a reminder that success could be fleeting amidst such fierce opposition from Saladin's forces. One noteworthy battle during this crusade was fought at Iconium on May 18th, 1190. It marked a crucial moment when Christian soldiers clashed with Muslim defenders - an intense struggle etched into history forevermore. Ultimately, despite valiant efforts from both sides over several years, peace negotiations were reached.