1250 Collection

The Empire State Building, New York, 1945
Photograph of the Empire State Building, New York. At 1250 foot high, it was then the tallest skyscraper in the world

Gothic Architecture (engraving)
3650034 Gothic Architecture (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gothic Architecture)

Robert, Comte D artois
ROBERT DE FRANCE, comte d ARTOIS brother of Louis IX, military leader

MAP OF ENGLAND, c1250. One of the earliest detailed maps of Great Britain extant, drawn about 1250 A.D. by Matthew Paris, artist, historian and monk of St. Albans

Salisbury / W Longespee
Effigy of William Longuespee, 1st Earl of Salisbury in Salisbury Cathedral

Archer and crossbow man, 1250. English longbowman in skullcap helmet cerebrerium, hauberk
FLO4678295 Archer and crossbow man, 1250. English longbowman in skullcap helmet cerebrerium, hauberk, leather breastplate and arrows in a girdle

Stela of Wennekhu. Egypt
Stela of Wennekhu. In the upper register, the god Ra depicted in the solar boat with the falcon-headed. In the lower register

Egyptian wooden sarcophagus
Inner wooden coffin of Henutmehyt, covered in gold leaf. Decorated with representations of different deities as a winged goddess Nut, the boat of the Sun god and other protective deities

Two pages from a thirteenth century Missale in Latin, from the Middle Rhine region, c
985946 Two pages from a thirteenth century Missale in Latin, from the Middle Rhine region, c.1250-1300 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by German School

Later stages of record manufacture (litho)
6009429 Later stages of record manufacture (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Later stages of record manufacture)

Heraldry, Shields and Crest (colour litho)
2796421 Heraldry, Shields and Crest (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heraldry, Shields and Crest)

French knights discuss with the emissaries of the Sultan the terms whereby Louis IX, captured by the Saracens, might be ransomed and permitted to go home Date: 1250

MIRACLE / CLARES BREAD
When Saint Clare of Assisi, Italy, blesses the convent bread before eating, a cross miraculously appears on the rolls, like hot cross buns Date: circa 1250

Statue of Pharaoh Ramses II. Detail. Memphis. Egypt
Egyptian Art. Statue of Pharaoh Ramses II (h.1290-1224 BC). Detail. New Empire. 19th Dynasty. Mit Rahina Open Air Museum. Memphis. Egypt

Statue of Pharaoh Ramses II. Memphis. Egypt
Egyptian Art. Statue of Pharaoh Ramses II (h.1290-1224 BC). New Empire. 19th Dynasty. Mit Rahina Open Air Museum. Memphis. Egypt

ADAM AND EVE. The Creation of Eve (Genesis 2: 15-18, 21-23). French manuscript illumination, c1250

Tuscany Siena Montalcino environs Abbeys Antimo Abbey church
Tuscany Siena Montalcino environs Abbey of S. Antimo Abbey church, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Medieval Architecture, architectural sculpture 9th century, 1118, c

Marches Macerata Tolentino Chiesa della Carita, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Exterior views of this deconsecrated 13th-14th century church focus on the facade rose window

Lazio Frosinone Isola del Liri S. Domenico Italy
Lazio Frosinone Isola del Liri S. Domenico, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Medieval 11th century architecture, rebuilt in c

Campania Caserta Aversa S. Paolo Cathedral Italy
Campania Caserta Aversa S. Paolo, Cathedral, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Medieval Work on cathedral begun in 1053 under conte Riccardo I

Initial H Moses Striking Water Rock Israelites Drawing
Initial H: Moses Striking Water from the Rock and Israelites Drawing Water; Bologna, Italy; about 1250 - 1262; Tempera and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 26.8 x 19.7 cm (10 9, 16 x 7 3, 4 in.)

Compendium Gospel History Bologna Italy 1250
Compendium of Gospel History; Bologna, Italy; about 1250 - 1262; Tempera and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 26.8 x 19.7 cm (10 9, 16 x 7 3, 4 in.)

Calendar Page Easter Table Bologna Italy 1250
Calendar Page and Easter Table; Bologna, Italy; about 1250 - 1262; Tempera and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 26.8 x 19.7 cm (10 9, 16 x 7 3, 4 in.)

Calendar Page Bologna Italy 1250 1262 Tempera
Calendar Page; Bologna, Italy; about 1250 - 1262; Tempera and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 26.8 x 19.7 cm (10 9, 16 x 7 3, 4 in.)

Initial D David Christ Paris France 1250 1260
Initial D: David and Christ; Paris, France; about 1250 - 1260; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.2 x 13.3 cm (7 9, 16 x 5 1, 4 in.)

Initial D Annointing David Paris France 1250
Initial D: The Annointing of David; Paris, France; about 1250 - 1260; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.2 x 13.3 cm (7 9, 16 x 5 1, 4 in.)

Initial C Clerics Singing Paris France 1250 1260
Initial C: Clerics Singing; Paris, France; about 1250 - 1260; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.2 x 13.3 cm (7 9, 16 x 5 1, 4 in.)

Initial B David Playing Harp David Goliath Paris
Initial B: David Playing the Harp and David and Goliath; Paris, France; about 1250 - 1260; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.2 × 13.3 cm (7 9, 16 × 5 1, 4 in.)

Initial D David Fool Paris France 1250 1260 Tempera colors
Initial D: David and the Fool; Paris, France; about 1250 - 1260; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.2 x 13.3 cm (7 9, 16 x 5 1, 4 in.)

Initial D Trinity Paris France 1250 1260 Tempera colors
Initial D: The Trinity; Paris, France; about 1250 - 1260; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.2 x 13.3 cm (7 9, 16 x 5 1, 4 in.)

Second Temptation Christ Third Temptation Raising
The Second Temptation of Christ; The Third Temptation of Christ; The Raising of Lazarus; The Entry into Jerusalem; Paris, France; about 1250 - 1260; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Initial E David Playing Bells Paris France 1250
Initial E: David Playing the Bells; Paris, France; about 1250 - 1260; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.2 x 13.3 cm (7 9, 16 x 5 1, 4 in.)

Entombment Women Tomb Ascension Pentecost Paris
The Entombment; The Women at the Tomb; The Ascension; Pentecost; Paris, France; about 1250 - 1260; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.2 x 13.3 cm (7 9, 16 x 5 1, 4 in.)

Scenes Life Joseph Paris France 1250 1260 Tempera colors
Scenes from the Life of Joseph; Paris, France; about 1250 - 1260; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.2 x 13.3 cm (7 9, 16 x 5 1, 4 in.)

Janus Feasting Zodiacal Sign Aquarius Paris France
Janus Feasting; Zodiacal Sign of Aquarius; Paris, France; about 1250 - 1260; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.2 x 13.3 cm (7 9, 16 x 5 1, 4 in.)

Man Slaughtering Pig Zodiacal Sign Capricorn
A Man Slaughtering a Pig; Zodiacal Sign of Capricorn; Paris, France; about 1250 - 1260; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.2 x 13.3 cm (7 9, 16 x 5 1, 4 in.)

Man Reaping Zodiacal Sign Leo Paris France 1250
A Man Reaping; Zodiacal Sign of Leo; Paris, France; about 1250 - 1260; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.2 x 13.3 cm (7 9, 16 x 5 1, 4 in.)

Man Cutting Vines Zodiacal Sign Aries Paris France
A Man Cutting Vines; Zodiacal Sign of Aries; Paris, France; about 1250 - 1260; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.2 x 13.3 cm (7 9, 16 x 5 1, 4 in.)

Tree Jesse Annunciation Nativity Shepherds Paris
The Tree of Jesse; The Annunciation; The Nativity; The Annunciation to the Shepherds; Paris, France; about 1250 - 1260; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.2 x 13.3 cm (7 9)

Scenes Lives Jacob Joseph Paris France 1250 1260
Scenes from the Lives of Jacob and Joseph; Paris, France; about 1250 - 1260; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.2 x 13.3 cm (7 9, 16 x 5 1, 4 in.)

Scenes Life Jacob Paris France 1250 1260 Tempera colors
Scenes from the Life of Jacob; Paris, France; about 1250 - 1260; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.2 x 13.3 cm (7 9, 16 x 5 1, 4 in.)

Man Threshing Zodiacal Sign Virgo Paris France
A Man Threshing; Zodiacal Sign of Virgo; Paris, France; about 1250 - 1260; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.2 x 13.3 cm (7 9, 16 x 5 1, 4 in.)

Scenes Lives Jacob Paris France 1250 1260 Tempera colors
Scenes from the Lives of Jacob; Paris, France; about 1250 - 1260; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.2 x 13.3 cm (7 9, 16 x 5 1, 4 in.)

Scenes Lives Noah Abraham Paris France 1250 1260
Scenes from the Lives of Noah and Abraham; Paris, France; about 1250 - 1260; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.2 x 13.3 cm (7 9, 16 x 5 1, 4 in.)

Scenes Lives Isaac Jacob Esau Paris France 1250
Scenes from the Lives of Isaac, Jacob, and Esau; Paris, France; about 1250 - 1260; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.2 x 13.3 cm (7 9, 16 x 5 1, 4 in.)

Man Sowing Zodiacal Sign Scorpio Paris France
A Man Sowing; Zodiacal Sign of Scorpio; Paris, France; about 1250 - 1260; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.2 x 13.3 cm (7 9, 16 x 5 1, 4 in.)

Scenes Lives Adam Eve Cain Abel Paris France
Scenes from the Lives of Adam and Eve and Cain and Abel; Paris, France; about 1250 - 1260; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.2 x 13.3 cm (7 9, 16 x 5 1, 4 in.)

Creation World Paris France 1250 1260 Tempera colors
The Creation of the World; Paris, France; about 1250 - 1260; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.2 x 13.3 cm (7 9, 16 x 5 1, 4 in.)

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Legacy of 1250" Step back in time to the year 1250, a pivotal moment in history that witnessed remarkable achievements and cultural treasures. From the iconic Empire State Building standing tall in New York City to the intricate details of Gothic Architecture engraved into our memories, this year left an indelible mark on various corners of the world. Delve into England's rich heritage with one of the earliest detailed maps, dating back to c1250, offering a glimpse into Great Britain's past. Discover Salisbury and W Longespee, figures who shaped this era with their contributions and influence. Travel across continents as we unravel Egypt's captivating stories. The Stela of Wennekhu stands as a testament to ancient Egyptian artistry while wooden sarcophagi hold secrets within their carefully crafted walls. Marvel at statues depicting Pharaoh Ramses II, his grandeur captured for eternity in Memphis. Not limited to Egypt alone, explore further artifacts such as pink granite statues embodying Ramses II's reign or busts revealing glimpses into pharaohs' lives. These relics remind us of a civilization that thrived centuries ago. Transport yourself even deeper into medieval times with two pages from a thirteenth-century Missale written in Latin. Originating from the Middle Rhine region, these pages offer insight into religious practices during this period. As we reflect upon 1250 and its historical significance, let us appreciate how it continues to shape our understanding of architecture, culture, and human achievement throughout time.