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The capture of Jerusalem by Jacques de Molay in 1299, 1846 (oil on canvas)
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The capture of Jerusalem by Jacques de Molay in 1299, 1846 (oil on canvas)
3740772 The capture of Jerusalem by Jacques de Molay in 1299, 1846 (oil on canvas) by Jacquand, Claude (1804-78); 173.4x315 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright
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Besieged C13th Capture Capturing City Walls Climbing Crusade Crusaders Crusades Holy Land Hospitaller Hospitallers Israel Knighthood Knights Hospitaller Knights Templar Ladders Molay Panorama Panoramic Ramparts Romanticist Siege Storming Templar Templars Templiers Walls 1299 Ecclesiastical Hospitalier Hospitaliers Jacques De Molay Order Of Hospitallers Order Of The Temple
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The Capture of Jerusalem - A Glimpse into the Heroic Crusades
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. This oil on canvas print, created by Claude Jacquand in 1846, transports us back to the year 1299 when Jacques de Molay led the Knights Templar in capturing Jerusalem. The painting, measuring an impressive 173.4x315 cm, now resides at the Château de Versailles in France. In this dramatic scene, we witness a panoramic view of medieval Jerusalem's city walls being stormed by brave knights from various orders such as the Templars and Hospitallers. With ladders propped against towering ramparts, these valiant soldiers engage in a fierce battle to reclaim this holy land during one of history's most significant crusades. Jacquand's romanticist style beautifully captures both action and emotion within this picturesque setting. The artist skillfully portrays the intensity of war while highlighting the religious fervor that motivated these knights to risk their lives for Christianity. As we gaze upon this historical masterpiece, we are transported back to a time when chivalry and knighthood were revered ideals. It serves as a reminder of humanity's enduring quest for faith and glory amidst conflict. The capture of Jerusalem remains etched in our collective memory as a pivotal moment in history. This painting not only commemorates that event but also pays homage to those who fought bravely under Jacques de Molay's leadership – forever immortalizing their courage and sacrifice.
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