1260 Collection

Chartres Cathedral
circa 1850: The cathedral church of Notre Dame at Chartres in north western France, famed for its medieval glass windows. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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

Wells Cathedral, Somerset, England, was begun between 1183 and 1192 and was completed in 1260. Date: 12th - 13th century

Sir Eudo de Arsic III, Knight Templar, 1260. He wears a jacket over a chainmail hauberk with hood, chausses
FLO4678300 Sir Eudo de Arsic III, Knight Templar, 1260. He wears a jacket over a chainmail hauberk with hood, chausses, knee poleyns and carries a sword and shield. From an effigy in St

Flagellant: Sect, founded 1260, whipped themselves until blood ran in order to obtain God's mercy
536396 Flagellant: Sect, founded 1260, whipped themselves until blood ran in order to obtain God's mercy and to appease his wrath for the sins of mankind

Mann's Tractor number 1260, Old King Cole, reg, U 4298, at Ryhill on 17 June 1972. Date: 1972

Mann Tractor U 4298 Old King Cole number 1260, built by Mann's Patent Steam Cart and Wagon Company in 1917, powered by a 4nhp Compound engine. Date: circa 1960

Knights fighting, about 1260 (engraving)
3621188 Knights fighting, about 1260 (engraving) by Shaw, Henry (1800-73); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knights fighting, about 1260, from British Museum, Royal M.S. 20. D.1)

Christ blessing the Apostles, c. 1260-1270 (initial on gold ground with foliate
986263 Christ blessing the Apostles, c.1260-1270 (initial on gold ground with foliate ornamentation, paint and vel) by Gaibana

ENGLISH KNIGHTS FIGHTING
Two mounted Knights in mortal combat. Date: circa 1260

Various subjects archaeological interest Illuminated
Various subjects of archaeological interest Illuminated frontis-page of an Armenian manuscript. Written 1260 A.D. 1920, Middle East

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.)

Man Warming Fire Zodiacal Sign Pisces Paris France
A Man Warming by a Fire; Zodiacal Sign of Pisces; 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 Lord Enthroned Flanders Belgium 1260
Initial B: The Lord Enthroned; Flanders, Belgium; about 1260 - 1270; Tempera colors, gold leaf, silver, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 48.1 x 34.9 cm (18 15, 16 x 13 3, 4 in.)

Initial F Saint Michael Dragon Cambron Belgium
Initial F: Saint Michael and the Dragon; Cambron, Belgium; about 1260 - 1270; Tempera colors on parchment; silver paint, tempera colors, and colored inks on parchment; Leaf: 8.9 x 8.9 cm (3 1)

Initial A Alexander Great Defeating Darius Cambron
Initial A: Alexander the Great Defeating Darius; Cambron, Belgium; about 1260 - 1270; Gold paint and tempera colors on parchment; Leaf: 8.9 x 10 cm (3 1, 2 x 3 15, 16 in.)

Initial F Saint Benedict Blessing Group Monks
Initial F: Saint Benedict Blessing a Group of Monks; Northeastern France, France; about 1260 - 1270; Tempera colors, gold leaf, silver, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 48.1 x 34.9 cm (18 15, 16 x 13 3)

Initial E Mission Apostles Flanders Belgium 1260
Initial E: The Mission of the Apostles; Flanders, Belgium; about 1260 - 1270; Tempera colors, gold leaf, silver, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 48.1 x 34.9 cm (18 15, 16 x 13 3, 4 in.)

Initial A Beheading Four Martyrs Northeastern France
Initial A: The Beheading of Four Martyrs; Northeastern France, France; about 1260 - 1270; Tempera colors, gold leaf, silver, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 48.1 x 34.9 cm (18 15, 16 x 13 3, 4 in.)

Initial D Pentecost Flanders Belgium 1260 1270
Initial D: Pentecost; Flanders, Belgium; about 1260 - 1270; Tempera colors, gold leaf, silver, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 48.1 x 34.9 cm (18 15, 16 x 13 3, 4 in.)

Initials Stoning Saint Stephen Northeastern France
Initial S: The Stoning of Saint Stephen; Northeastern France, France; about 1260 - 1270; Tempera colors, gold leaf, silver, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 48.1 x 34.9 cm (18 15, 16 x 13 3, 4 in.)

Initial E Bishop Northeastern France France 1260
Initial E: A Bishop; Northeastern France, France; about 1260 - 1270; Tempera colors, gold leaf, silver, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 48.1 x 34.9 cm (18 15, 16 x 13 3, 4 in.)

Initial H Saint Martin Dividing Cloak Northeastern France
Initial H: Saint Martin Dividing His Cloak; Northeastern France, France; about 1260 - 1270; Tempera colors, gold leaf, silver, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 48.1 x 34.9 cm (18 15, 16 x 13 3, 4 in.)

Initial M Beheading Saint John Baptist Northeastern France
Initial M: The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist; Northeastern France, France; about 1260 - 1270; Tempera colors, gold leaf, silver, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 48.1 x 34.9 cm (18 15, 16 x 13 3)

First Vessel Ulcerous Wounds London England 1255
The First Vessel: Ulcerous Wounds; London (probably), England; about 1255 - 1260; Tempera colors, gold leaf, colored washes, pen and ink on parchment; Leaf: 31.9 x 22.5 cm (12 9, 16 x 8 7, 8 in.)

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"1260: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step back in time to the year 1260, a period marked by significant historical events and cultural milestones. From the magnificent Chartres Cathedral to the awe-inspiring Wells Cathedral, Gothic architecture flourished during this era, leaving behind enduring masterpieces that continue to captivate us today. Delve into an engraving depicting knights locked in combat around 1260, showcasing their bravery and chivalry on the battlefield. Witness their valor as they fight for honor and glory, painting a vivid picture of medieval warfare. Intriguingly, Mann's Tractor number 1260 takes us beyond Europe's borders to explore agricultural advancements of that time. This technological marvel revolutionized farming practices, enabling increased productivity and transforming rural landscapes. Traveling further eastward brings us face-to-face with ancient Egypt through the head of a statue belonging to Prince Khaemwaset. Crafted with meticulous detail centuries ago, it serves as a testament to the rich history and artistic prowess of this remarkable civilization. Meanwhile, Christ blesses his apostles in an exquisite initial on gold ground with foliate design from c. 1260-1270. This illuminating artwork showcases religious devotion during this period while highlighting the skillful craftsmanship prevalent at that time. Notable figures also emerge from history's pages - Hugh De Balsham leaves his mark as one of England's influential clergymen during this epoch. His contributions shaped education institutions such as Cambridge University for generations to come. The General History penned by Antonio de Herrera sheds light on various aspects of life during these times – providing invaluable insights into political dynamics, social structures, and cultural exchanges across continents. Lastly but certainly not least is Alfonso X The Wise – King of Castile who reigned from 1221-1284. Known for his patronage of arts and sciences alongside his legal reforms.