Tortosa Collection

Spain (19th c.). Carlist Wars. Album of the Carlist troops of Aragon. Battalions of Tortosa. Litography
CUL4879863 Spain (19th c.). Carlist Wars. Album of the Carlist troops of Aragon. Battalions of Tortosa. Litography. Private Collection; (add.info.: Spain (19th c.). Carlist Wars

Spain (1872-1876). Third Carlist War. Infantry of Tortosa of the carlist army (engraving)
CUL4936533 Spain (1872-1876). Third Carlist War. Infantry of Tortosa of the carlist army (engraving); (add.info.: Spain (1872-1876). Third Carlist War. Infantry of Tortosa of the carlist army

Initial. Missal
Missal. Initial detail. Friar near death. Latin. Codex 9. 1524. Printing Rosenbach (Barcelona, Spain). Chapter Archive of Tortosa. Catalonia. Spain

Tortosa (colour litho)
3105772 Tortosa (colour litho) by Collins, William Wiehe (1862-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tortosa. Illustration for Cathedral Cities of Spain (William Heinemann, 1909)

Ramon Berenguer IV, count of Barcelona, capturing Tortosa from the Muslims in 1148
LLM461833 Ramon Berenguer IV, count of Barcelona, capturing Tortosa from the Muslims in 1148 by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ramon Berenguer IV (1113-1162)

Monument between Tripoli and Tortosa, engraved by William Watts (1752-1851)
810398 Monument between Tripoli and Tortosa, engraved by William Watts (1752-1851), 1806 (coloured engraving) by Mayer, Luigi (1755-1803) (after)

Castle in the Island of Tortosa, 1805 (coloured engraving)
STC468934 Castle in the Island of Tortosa, 1805 (coloured engraving) by Watts, William (1752-1851); Private Collection; (add.info.: Possibly the castle of Arwad off the coast of Tartus)

Page of parchment Summa Theologica by St. Thomas Aquinas, possibly copied in France, before 1323

Assembly Pau i Treva held in Tortosa on April 28, 1225 and presided over by King Jaime I The Conqueror surrounded by nobles and ecclesiastics

Drop cap C illuminated with two birds and lush floral decoration, manuscript on parchment made?? probably in the scriptorium of the Cathedral of Tortosa, c.1170 - 1190

Drop cap C illuminated with a quadruped and floral motifs in the Sacramentary of San Juan de las Abadesas manuscript on parchment made?? probably in the scriptorium of Tortosa, c 1170 - 1190

Calendar decorated with motifs of birds and humans heads in different colors, miniature in the Sacramentary of San Juan de las Abadesas, manuscript on parchment made?

Drop cap C illuminated with floral motives in the Sacramentary of San Juan de las Abadesas, manuscript on parchment made probably in the scriptorium of the Cathedral of Tortosa, c.1170 - 1190

Drop cap D illuminated with heads of birds and vegetables interlacing in the Sacramentary of San Juan de las Abadesas, manuscript on parchment made?

Sacramentary of San Juan de les Abadesas, manuscript on parchment made probably in the scriptorium of Tortosa Cathedral, c.1170-1190

The age-old bridge over the River Ebro, Tortosa, Spain seen here before being burnt in 1892. From La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, published 1892

Tartus, Syria
The harbour of Tartus (formerly known as Tortosa) with its castle and native boats

Assarius. Adverse. Ibero-roman. Bronze. Head. Mint of Iltirc
Assarius. Roman Coins. Adverse. Ibero-roman. Bronze. Head. Mint of Iltircescen (Tortosa, Catalonia). History Museum. Sabadell. Catalonia. Spain

Jaume Huguet (1412-1492). Altarpiece of the Transfiguration
Jaume Huguet (1412-1492). Catalan Gothic painter. Altarpiece of the Transfiguration. God giving Moses the Tablets of the Law. Tortosa Cathedral, 1466-1475. Catalonia. Spain

Croiser of Bishop Arnau de Jard?=? (1271-1306). Ivory. 13th century. Scene in relief of male figures. Tortosa Cathedral. Treasure. Catalonia. Spain

Nativity of Jesus. Altarpiece of the Virgin of the Star, 135
Altarpiece of the Virgin of the Star, 1351. Nativity of Jesus. Detail. Gothic. Tortosa Cathedral. Spain

Annunciation of the Shepherds. Altarpiece of the Virgin of t
Altarpiece of the Virgin of the Star, 1351. The Annunciation of the Shepherds. Detail. Gothic. Tortosa Cathedral. Spain

Initial. Missal
Missal.s Initial detail. Holy Spirit. Latin. Codex 9. 1524. Printing Rosenbach (Barcelona, Spain). Chapter Archive of Tortosa. Catalonia. Spain

Miscellany. Incunabula. 14th century. Folio 1. Chapter Archive of Tortosa. Catalonia. Spain

Practica. Incunabula
Practica. 13th century. Codex 234, folio 93r. Incunabula with 11 medical treatises. Anonymous. Chapter Archive of Tortosa. Catalonia. Spain

William of Conches (1090-1154). French philosopher. Dragmaticon Philosophiae. Earth and the Zodiacal Signs. Manuscript 144. Folio 62. Chapter Archive of Tortosa. Spain

Complevimus Dietetica. Incunabula
Complevimus Dietetica. 13th century. Codex 234, folio 165r. Incunabula with 11 medical treatises. Anonymous. Chapter Archive of Tortosa. Catalonia. Spain

Summa Theologica of Saint Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274). Codex 296. Folio 5. Parchment. Chapter Archive. Tortosa. Catalonia. Spain

Miscellaneous and Factitious Codex. Latin. Codex 80, folio 155v. Chapter Archive. Tortosa. Catalonia. Spain

Dotalia Ecclesiae Dertosensis. Consecration and donations to a Cathedral (1148). Original parchment. Tortosa, 1178. Chapter Archive. Tortosa. Catalonia. Spain

Libro Verde of Barcelona. Peace and Truce Assembly, held in
Libro Verde of Barcelona. Codex containing the privileges of the city of Barcelona (14th century). Peace and Truce Assembly

Syria / Tartus C1840
(formerly known as Tortosa) Date: circa 1840

HUGUET, Jaume (1415-1492). Moses and the Burning Bush. 2nd half 15th c. SPAIN. Tortosa. Cathedral. Gothic art. Tempera on wood

Spain (1872-1876). Third Carlist War. Infantry
" Spain (1872-1876). Third Carlist War. Infantry of Tortosa of the carlist army. Engraving belonging to the series " Album de las tropas carlistas de Arag󮦱 uot; ". Lithography

Spain. First Carlist War. Shooting of Ramabrera s
Spain. First Carlist War. Shooting of Ram abreras mother (Tortosa, 16th February 1936). Engraving. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

Spain. First Carlist War. Ramabreras going
Spain. First Carlist War. Ram abreras going

Spain. First Carlist War. View of Tortosa, picture
" Spain. First Carlist War. View of Tortosa, picture of the work " Historia de Cabrera y de la Guerra Civil", written by D᭡ so Calbo and Rochina de Castro (1845). Engraving

SERRA, Pere (1343-1406). Madonna with Angels. Gothic art. Tempera on wood. Proc: SPAIN. Tortosa

Syria Archeology 1
Monuments near Tartus (formerly Tortosa)

Tartus, Syria, in 1810
The seaport of Tartus (formerly known as Tortosa) with its castle and boats in the harbour

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Tortosa, a city rich in history and culture, holds many secrets within its ancient walls. From the initial Missal to the captivating colour litho of Tortosa, this place has witnessed countless tales unfold. One such tale dates back to 1148 when Ramon Berenguer IV, count of Barcelona, valiantly captured Tortosa from the Muslims. The bravery and determination displayed during that time are forever etched into the annals of history. A monument stands proudly between Tripoli and Tortosa, engraved by William Watts (1752-1851), serving as a reminder of the past's triumphs and sacrifices. It symbolizes strength and resilience that have withstood the test of time. The Castle in the Island of a sight to behold. A coloured engraving from 1805 brings it to life before our eyes. Its grandeur speaks volumes about its significance throughout history. Turning our attention towards literature, we find a page from St. Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologica - possibly copied in France before 1323 - showcasing intellectual pursuits that shaped medieval thought. In April 1225, an assembly known as Pau i Treva was held in Tortosa under King's guidance. This gathering aimed at fostering peace amidst turbulent times; it serves as a testament to humanity's yearning for harmony even amidst chaos. Delving into illuminated manuscripts reveals stunning artwork adorning drop caps C and D with intricate motifs ranging from birds to lush floral decorations or interlacing vegetables. These masterpieces showcase artistic brilliance intertwined with religious devotion. Lastly, a calendar adorned with vibrant depictions of birds and human heads captivates us with its vivid colors. Each month tells its own story through these miniature illustrations - stories waiting patiently for someone willing enough to decipher their hidden meanings. Tortosa beckons explorers seeking historical treasures concealed within its storied past—a city where art, religion, and politics intertwine to create a tapestry of human experiences.