1096 99 Collection
"1096-99: The Epic Saga of the Crusades Unfolded in Le Roman de Godefroi de Bouillon" Step back in time to witness the gripping tale of the Crusades
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"1096-99: The Epic Saga of the Crusades Unfolded in Le Roman de Godefroi de Bouillon" Step back in time to witness the gripping tale of the Crusades, as depicted in the vellum pages of Fr 22495. From fateful battles to heroic acts, these illustrations bring history alive. In f. 9, we are transported to Jerusalem, where Turkish forces seize control and unleash a horrifying massacre upon Christians. The brutality is vividly captured on this ancient parchment. Saint Eligius takes center stage in Ms Fr 22495, grasping the devil's nose with a pincer in his valiant struggle against evil. This powerful image from 1337 showcases the eternal battle between good and evil. Pope Urban II's influential role comes to life on fol. 19 of Fr 5594, as he passionately preaches for the reconquest of Holy Sepulchre. His words ignite a fire within knights and commoners alike, setting them on their sacred mission. The biography of Godefroi de Bouillon unfolds before our eyes on fol. 49v of Ms Fr. 352 - a mesmerizing battle scene that encapsulates his bravery and leadership during this tumultuous era. The climactic assault on Jerusalem by Crusaders is dramatically portrayed on f. 69v of Fr 22495 - an intense moment frozen in time where lives hang in balance amidst chaos and determination. Embarkation for abroad takes place on fol. 287 of Ms 22495; here we witness warriors preparing for their arduous journey ahead as they set sail towards destiny's call. A messenger races against time to save Antioch - an urgent plea immortalized forever on Fol37v of Ms Fr 22495 - showcasing both heroism and desperation intertwined within this epic narrative. Tancred de Hauteville triumphantly accepts Tarsus' surrender during the First Crusade, as depicted on f. 32v of Fr 22495.