1290 Collection

Eleanor of Castile
QUEEN OF EDWARD I Daughter of Ferdinand III of Castile and Joan of Ponthieu; accompanied Edward I on the 8th Crusade (1270-73)

London / Cheapside Cross
Erected by Edward I in memory of his queen Eleanor : depicted here on the occasion of Marie de Medicis visit to her daughter, queen Henrietta Maria, circa 1630

DDE-90034577
Portugal, Coimbra. Built in 1290, the Universidade de Coimbra at the top of the hill is the 3rd oldest university in Europe. Coimbra became the first capital of Portugal in 1131. Date: 14/12/2007

Peking as it is and as it was, about 1290 (colour litho)
3628573 Peking as it is and as it was, about 1290 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peking as it is and as it was, about 1290)

Peking as it is and as it was, about 1290 (litho)
3628572 Peking as it is and as it was, about 1290 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peking as it is and as it was, about 1290)

Aveling and Showmans Convertible Tractor Emma KE 1290
Aveling & Showmans GND class Convertible Tractor, regn. KE 1290, number: 9267, Emma. Built in 1920 by Aveling & Showmans at Rochester, powered by a 4 Nhp compound steam engine. Date: 1970s

Ely House
Engraving depicting the Hall of Ely House, the London townhouse of the Bishops of Ely from 1290 to 1772. Engraving from Groses Antiquities 1772. Date: 1772

Investiture of a knight. Miniature in the Codex of Metz, 1290

Tomb of Sennedjem. Mural painting
Tomb of Sennedjem. 1306 -1290 BC. EGYPT. Dayr al-Bahri. Valley of the Artisans. Tomb of Sennedjem. Agricultural scene. Sennedjem plowing the fields with a couple of oxen. Egyptian art. New Kingdom

Beatrice Portinari, beloved of Dante
Beatrice Portinari, a young lady of Florence with whom Dante fell in love when she was 8 and he was 9

Deposition Entombment burial Mary wraps arms
The Deposition and the Entombment, The burial, The burial. Mary wraps her arms around the body of Christ lying in the grave, grieving the three holy women. The twelve disciples on the right

Marches Ancona Fabriano S. Benedetto Italy italian country
Marches Ancona Fabriano S. Benedetto, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Medieval 13th century architecture 1244/1290 wooden crucifix

Initial K Angel Blowing Trumpet Bute Master Franco-Flemish
Initial K: An Angel Blowing a Trumpet; Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290); Paris (written), France; illumination about 1270 - 1280; written about 135 - 1375; Tempera colors, gold

Initial D Trinity Bute Master Franco-Flemish
Initial D: The Trinity; Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290); Paris (written), France; illumination about 1270 - 1280; written about 135 - 1375; Tempera colors, gold

Initial D Lord Enthroned Hands Open Bute Master
Initial D: The Lord Enthroned with Hands Open; Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290); Northeastern (illuminated)

Initial A Noblewoman Seated Ground Reading Bute Master
Initial A: A Noblewoman Seated on the Ground Reading; Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290); Northeastern (illuminated)

Initial C Noli me tangere Bute Master Franco-Flemish
Initial C: Noli me tangere; Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290); Paris (written), France; illumination about 1270 - 1280; written about 135 - 1375; Tempera colors, gold

Initial D Pelican Feeding Young Bute Master Franco-Flemish
Initial D: A Pelican Feeding Her Young; Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290); Northeastern (illuminated)

Initial C Clerics Singing Bute Master Franco-Flemish
Initial C: Clerics Singing; Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290); Paris (written), France; illumination about 1270 - 1280; written about 135 - 1375; Tempera colors, gold

Initial D Anointing David Bute Master Franco-Flemish
Initial D: The Anointing of David; Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290); Northeastern (illuminated), France; illumination about 1270 - 1280; written about 135 - 1375; Tempera

Initial D Fool Dog Face Wearing Winged Headgear
Initial D: The Fool, with a Dog Face and Wearing Winged Headgear, Menacing Christ; bas-de-page A Fool Making Face at the Reader; Bute Master (Franco-Flemish)

Initial D David Pointing Mouth Bute Master Franco-Flemish
Initial D: David Pointing to His Mouth; Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290); Paris (written), France; illumination about 1270 - 1280; written about 135 - 1375; Tempera colors

Initial E David Playing Harp Man Heaving Rock
Initial E: David Playing the Harp and a Man Heaving a Rock; Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290); Northeastern (illuminated)

Bifolium Bible Initial Et factum est Ezekiel
Bifolium from a Bible: Initial E[t factum est] with Ezekiel, c. 1290. France, Paris, 13th century. Ink, tempera, and gold on vellum; sheet: 40.3 x 53.7 cm (15 7/8 x 21 1/8 in.)

Single Leaf Bible Initial Et factum est Jonah Swallowed
Single Leaf from a Bible: Initial E[t factum est] with Jonah Swallowed by the Whale, c. 1290. France, Paris, 13th century. Ink, tempera, and gold on vellum; sheet: 26.7 x 40.3 cm (10 1/2 x 15 7/8 in.)

Initial U Monk Scroll Messenger Bologna Emilia-Romagna
Initial U: A Monk with a Scroll and a Messenger; Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy; about 1280 - 1290; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 37.5 x 24.8 cm (14 3, 4 x 9 3, 4 in.)

Initial M Saint Blessing Another Saint Bute Master
Initial M: One Saint Blessing Another Saint; Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290); Paris (written), France; illumination about 1270 - 1280; written about 135 - 1375; Tempera colors

Initial U Man Clothing Nude Man Bute Master Franco-Flemish
Initial U: A Man Clothing a Nude Man; Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290); Paris (written), France; illumination about 1270 - 1280; written about 135 - 1375; Tempera colors, gold

Initial D Man Working Winepress Bute Master Franco-Flemish
Initial D: Man Working at a Winepress; Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290); Northeastern (illuminated)

Madonna Child Master St. Cecilia Italian active
Madonna and Child; Master of St. Cecilia (Italian, active about 1290 - 1320); 1290-1295; Tempera and gold leaf on panel

Initial D Ecclesia Holding Lance Chalice Bute Master
Initial D: Ecclesia Holding a Lance and Chalice; Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290); Northeastern (illuminated)

Initial Q Herod Embracing Pilate Bute Master
Initial Q: Herod Embracing Pilate; Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290); Northeastern (illuminated), France; illumination about 1270 - 1280; written about 135 - 1375; Tempera

Initial D Crucifixion Bute Master Franco-Flemish
Initial D: The Crucifixion; Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290); Northeastern (illuminated), France; illumination about 1270 - 1280; written about 135 - 1375; Tempera colors, gold

Initial C Priest Altar Bute Master Franco-Flemish
Initial C: A Priest Before an Altar; Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290); Paris (written), France; illumination about 1270 - 1280; written about 135 - 1375; Tempera colors, gold

Initial E David Praying Bute Master Franco-Flemish
Initial E: David Praying; Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290); Paris (written), France; illumination about 1270 - 1280; written about 135 - 1375; Tempera colors, gold

Initial C Resurrection Bute Master Franco-Flemish
Initial C: The Resurrection; Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290); Northeastern (illuminated), France; illumination about 1270 - 1280; written about 135 - 1375; Tempera colors

Decorated Initial B Bologna Emilia-Romagna Italy
Decorated Initial B; Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy; about 1280 - 1290; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 37.5 x 24.8 cm (14 3, 4 x 9 3, 4 in.)

Initial D David Pointing God Bute Master Franco-Flemish
Initial D: David Pointing to God; Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290); Paris (written), France; illumination about 1270 - 1280; written about 135 - 1375; Tempera colors, gold

Initial B David Knight Bute Master Franco-Flemish
Initial B: David as a Knight; Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290); Paris (written), France; illumination about 1270 - 1280; written about 135 - 1375; Tempera colors, gold

Initial E Christ Holding Crown Flail Bute Master
Initial E: Christ Holding a Crown and Flail; Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290); Northeastern (illuminated)

Initial L Samuel Crowning David Bute Master Franco-Flemish
Initial L: Samuel Crowning David; Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290); Paris (written), France; illumination about 1270 - 1280; written about 135 - 1375; Tempera colors, gold

Initial D Christ Knight Bute Master Franco-Flemish
Initial D: Christ as a Knight; Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290); Paris (written), France; illumination about 1270 - 1280; written about 135 - 1375; Tempera colors, gold

Initial A Moses Striking Rock Bute Master Franco-Flemish
Initial A: Moses Striking a Rock; Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290); Northeastern (illuminated), France; illumination about 1270 - 1280; written about 135 - 1375; Tempera colors

Initial E Christ Holding Crown David Bute Master
Initial E: Christ Holding a Crown and David; Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290); Paris (written), France; illumination about 1270 - 1280; written about 135 - 1375; Tempera colors

Initial D God Crowning David Bute Master Franco-Flemish
Initial D: God Crowning David; Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290); Northeastern (illuminated), France; illumination about 1270 - 1280; written about 135 - 1375; Tempera colors

Initial D Youth Handing Crown David Bute Master
Initial D: A Youth Handing a Crown to David; Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290); Paris (written), France; illumination about 1270 - 1280; written about 135 - 1375; Tempera colors

Initial E Christ Crowning David Bute Master Franco-Flemish
Initial E: Christ Crowning David; Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290); Paris (written), France; illumination about 1270 - 1280; written about 135 - 1375; Tempera colors, gold

Initial D Absalom Hanging Tree Bute Master Franco-Flemish
Initial D: Absalom Hanging from a Tree; Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290); Northeastern (illuminated)

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In the year 1290, history was being made in various parts of the world. Eleanor of Castile, a prominent figure during that time, left her mark on London with the iconic Cheapside Cross. This beautiful structure, known as an Eleanor Cross, served as a memorial for Queen Eleanor and became a symbol of love and devotion. Meanwhile, across continents in Egypt, incredible works of art were being created. The Tomb of Sennedjem showcased stunning mural paintings depicting scenes from ancient Egyptian life. Another remarkable piece was the fragment of a pillar featuring King Seti I standing before the God Osiris - a testament to their rich mythology and belief system. Moving towards Asia, Peking (now Beijing) offered glimpses into its past through lithographic prints from around 1290. These captivating images allowed viewers to compare how Peking looked then versus how it appeared at that time. Back in Europe, technological advancements were taking place with inventions like Aveling and Showmans Convertible Tractor Emma KE 1290 revolutionizing agricultural practices. This innovation paved the way for increased efficiency in farming methods. Amidst all these developments, Ely House stood tall as an architectural marvel in England. Its grandeur reflected the wealth and power held by those who resided within its walls during this period. Lastly but certainly not least significant is an exquisite miniature found within the Codex of Metz dating back to 1290 - showcasing an investiture ceremony where knights received their prestigious titles. This detailed artwork provides us with insights into medieval chivalry and honor codes upheld during that era. From monumental structures to artistic masterpieces spanning different cultures and continents.