12th Century Collection (page 5)

Eastern arcade of The Cloister of the Thoronet Abbey
7125766 Eastern arcade of The Cloister of the Thoronet Abbey; (add.info.: Eastern arcade of The Cloister of the Thoronet Abbey)

Garden of the Thoronet Abbey
7125761 Garden of the Thoronet Abbey; (add.info.: Garden of the Thoronet Abbey. Cistercian abbey built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century)

holy chassis XII-13th century (wood, ivory and champleved enamels on golden copper)
7110419 holy chassis XII-13th century (wood, ivory and champleved enamels on golden copper); Cathedral of St. Etienne, Sens, France; (add.info.: holy chassis XII-XIII wood)

holy chassis XII-13th century (wood, ivory and champleved enamels on golden copper)
7110414 holy chassis XII-13th century (wood, ivory and champleved enamels on golden copper); Cathedral of St. Etienne, Sens, France; (add.info.: holy chassis XII-XIII wood)

The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072633 The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024.

The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072631 The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024.

Italian women's costumes from the mid 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912596 Italian women's costumes from the mid 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Italian women's costumes from the mid 15th century)

Lisbon, Portugal The Se, or cathedral (photo)
6436267 Lisbon, Portugal The Se, or cathedral (photo); (add.info.: Built in the late 12th century it was badly damaged in the earthquake of 1755 but restored to preserve many of its original)

Lisbon, Portugal The Se, or cathedral (photo)
6436208 Lisbon, Portugal The Se, or cathedral (photo); (add.info.: Built in the late 12th century it was badly damaged in the earthquake of 1755 but restored to preserve many of its original)

Baptismal font, 12th century
7242796 Baptismal font, 12th century; Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium; (add.info.: Parish church (Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin), Interior Baptismal font, 12th century Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin, Dour

Thoronet Abbey. Pillar openings of the cloister
7125781 Thoronet Abbey. Pillar openings of the cloister; (add.info.: The Thoronet abbey. Pillar openings of the cloister. Cistercian abbey built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century)

Thoronet Abbey. Arcades of the cloister
7125779 Thoronet Abbey. Arcades of the cloister; (add.info.: The Thoronet abbey. Arcades of the cloister. Cistercian abbey built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century)

Courtyard and trees of the Thoronet Abbey
7125796 Courtyard and trees of the Thoronet Abbey; (add.info.: Courtyard and trees of the Thoronet Abbey. Abbey church Cistercian abbey built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century)

The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072636 The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024.

The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072634 The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024.

Detail of the facade of Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072632 Detail of the facade of Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024.

The arrow of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072629 The arrow of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024.

Vladimir II Monomakh, Grand Prince of Kievan Rus on a hunt (colour litho)
8663532 Vladimir II Monomakh, Grand Prince of Kievan Rus on a hunt (colour litho) by Vasnetsov, Victor Mikhailovich (1848-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vladimir II Monomakh)

Old Town Hall, Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val, France (b/w photo)
8627000 Old Town Hall, Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val, France (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Town Hall, Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val, France)

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The Royal Scots wearing the Royal tartan (colour photo)
8668621 The Royal Scots wearing the Royal tartan (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Scots wearing the Royal tartan)

David surrounds his musicians. Illustration taken from the "Bible of Citeaux" by Etienne Harding (died 1134)
JEB4962334 David surrounds his musicians. Illustration taken from the "Bible of Citeaux" by Etienne Harding (died 1134)

Feodalite: peasants (serfs) working in their field with a hoe and a shovel. 12th century. Coloring engraving
NWI4892833 Feodalite: peasants (serfs) working in their field with a hoe and a shovel. 12th century. Coloring engraving.; (add.info.: Feodalite)

Thomas Becket and his escort in France came to ask the hand of Margaret of France for Henry the Younger
ELD4897160 Thomas Becket and his escort in France came to ask the hand of Margaret of France for Henry the Younger, son of King Henry II of England

Symbolic representation of the Universe. Detail of the Tiger. Romanesque mosaic of the four rivers, 12th century
JEB4853899 Symbolic representation of the Universe. Detail of the Tiger. Romanesque mosaic of the four rivers, 12th century, pavement of the altar of the chapel of Saint Nicholas

Symbolic representation of the Universe. Detail of the Euphrates. Romanesque mosaic of the four rivers, 12th century
JEB4853870 Symbolic representation of the Universe. Detail of the Euphrates. Romanesque mosaic of the four rivers, 12th century, pavement of the altar of the chapel of Saint Nicholas

Cloister, Monreale Cathedral or Cathedral of Santa Maria Nuova, Monreale, Sicily, Italy, Europe
IMB4860841 Cloister, Monreale Cathedral or Cathedral of Santa Maria Nuova, Monreale, Sicily, Italy, Europe; (add.info.: Cloister, Monreale Cathedral or Cathedral of Santa Maria Nuova, Monreale)

Gothic architecture. Life of Our Lord (detail): The Virgin and Child. 1140. Stained glass of the Royal Portal
JEB4845289 Gothic architecture. Life of Our Lord (detail): The Virgin and Child. 1140. Stained glass of the Royal Portal. Cathedrale de Chartres.; (add.info.: Gothic architecture)

Basse-Alsace (Woman of the bourgeoisie and man of the lower classes in the 12th century, Lower Alsace, France)
ELD4847998 Basse-Alsace (Woman of the bourgeoisie and man of the lower classes in the 12th century, Lower Alsace, France)

Representation of William of Tyre (1130-1184) preaching for a new crusade to King Philip Augustus
ELD4846685 Representation of William of Tyre (1130-1184) preaching for a new crusade to King Philip Augustus and King Henry II of England during the Treaty of Gisors on 28/06/1180

Saint Bernard of Clairvaux prepped the second crusade in 1146, 19th century (engraving)
PCT4262497 Saint Bernard of Clairvaux prepped the second crusade in 1146, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Saint Bernard of Clairvaux (San Bernardo di Chiaravalle) (1090-1153)

Origin of the expression "make strike", the people who have been united since the 12th century on the Place
ELD4949839 Origin of the expression "make strike", the people who have been united since the 12th century on the Place de la Greve in Paris

Romanesque art: marquee detail depicting monsters wings - Main facade of the church Notre Dame (Notre-Dame)
JEB4942787 Romanesque art: marquee detail depicting monsters wings - Main facade of the church Notre Dame (Notre-Dame) of Surgeres (17700)

Romanesque art: marquee detail depicting monsters wings - Main facade of the church Notre Dame (Notre-Dame)
JEB4942716 Romanesque art: marquee detail depicting monsters wings - Main facade of the church Notre Dame (Notre-Dame) of Surgeres (17700)

Romanesque art: marquee detail depicting monsters wings - Main facade of the church Notre Dame (Notre-Dame)
JEB4942709 Romanesque art: marquee detail depicting monsters wings - Main facade of the church Notre Dame (Notre-Dame) of Surgeres (17700)

Romanesque art: view of the facade of the church of Notre Dame de Surgeres (17700), Charente-Maritime
JEB4942576 Romanesque art: view of the facade of the church of Notre Dame de Surgeres (17700), Charente-Maritime; (add.info.: Romanesque art)

A dog tied by the neck to the tail of another animal - Mosaic of the choir built at the instigation of the eveque Guy
JEB4940067 A dog tied by the neck to the tail of another animal - Mosaic of the choir built at the instigation of the eveque Guy de Lons (died 1141)

Saint Matthew, a Saint (unidentified) and a musician angel - Painted wooden ceiling of the chapel Saint Cyprien
JEB4940422 Saint Matthew, a Saint (unidentified) and a musician angel - Painted wooden ceiling of the chapel Saint Cyprien (12th century) in Ascombeguy (Pyrenees Atlantiques)

Vals Ariege Semi-rock church, dedicated to Saint Mary Fresco: general view of the painted ceiling - 12th century
JEB4945530 Vals Ariege Semi-rock church, dedicated to Saint Mary Fresco: general view of the painted ceiling - 12th century; (add.info.: Vals Ariege Semi-rock church)

Vals. Ariege 09500 - Semi-Rock Church, dedicated to Saint Mary Fresco: Bath of the Child Jesus - 12th century
JEB4945458 Vals. Ariege 09500 - Semi-Rock Church, dedicated to Saint Mary Fresco: Bath of the Child Jesus - 12th century; (add.info.: Vals)

Detail of exterior capiteau representing fantastic creatures, church Saint Pierre (Saint-Pierre) in Aulnay (17470)
JEB4943221 Detail of exterior capiteau representing fantastic creatures, church Saint Pierre (Saint-Pierre) in Aulnay (17470)

Detail of capiteau representing acrobats contorsionists, church Saint Pierre (Saint-Pierre) in Aulnay (17470)
JEB4943173 Detail of capiteau representing acrobats contorsionists, church Saint Pierre (Saint-Pierre) in Aulnay (17470), Charente-Maritime; (add.info)

Main gate of the church of St. Peter (St. Peter) in Melle (79500), Deux Sevres
JEB4943739 Main gate of the church of St. Peter (St. Peter) in Melle (79500), Deux Sevres; (add.info.: Main gate of the church of St. Peter (St)

View on the eastern portal of the church of Saint Hilaire (Saint-Hilaire) in Melle (79500), Deux Sevres
JEB4943630 View on the eastern portal of the church of Saint Hilaire (Saint-Hilaire) in Melle (79500), Deux Sevres; (add.info)

View on the nave of the church of Notre Dame, royal abbey of Celles sur Belle (Celles-sur-Belle) (79370), Deux Sevres
JEB4943489 View on the nave of the church of Notre Dame, royal abbey of Celles sur Belle (Celles-sur-Belle) (79370), Deux Sevres; (add.info.: View on the nave of the church of Notre Dame)

Detail of the central portal of the church of Saint Nicholas (Saint Nicholas) in Civray (86400), 12th century Vienna
JEB4943811 Detail of the central portal of the church of Saint Nicholas (Saint Nicholas) in Civray (86400), 12th century Vienna; (add.info)

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Step back in time to the 12th century, a period of great cultural and historical significance. Explore the world through Al-Idrisi's remarkable map from 1154, which showcases an intricate understanding of geography for its time. Witness the birth of medical ethics with Hippocrates' code of conduct, symbolized by a cross-shaped manuscript from Byzantine manuscripts. As dawn breaks over Siem Reap, Cambodia, marvel at the majestic Angkor Wat temple complex standing tall against the vibrant sky. Turn your attention to the Lindisfarne Gospels page and immerse yourself in exquisite medieval artistry that tells stories of faith and devotion. Behold a breathtaking mosaic depicting the Virgin Mary and Child at Aya Sofya, a testament to Byzantine craftsmanship and religious reverence. Delve into history with St Dunstan's colored engraving, capturing an influential figure who shaped Canterbury as Archbishop. Gaze upon "The Virgin of Vladimir, " an iconic Russian painting originating from Constantinople in 1131; it exudes spiritual beauty that transcends time. Trace the Angevin kings' vast holdings across France and Britain—a reminder of their power during this era. Journey to Cardiff Castle nestled within Bute Park in Wales—its walls whisper tales of knights and noble heritage. In Scotland's St Andrews Cathedral, stand atop St Rules Tower for panoramic views encompassing both St Andrews Castle and West Sands beach—an awe-inspiring sight indeed. Discover Norman architecture at Cardiff Castle's Keep—a formidable structure that has stood strong throughout centuries past. And finally, lose yourself amidst nature's splendor as you wander through Eltz Castle during autumn in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany—an enchanting escape into medieval charm. The 12th century beckons us with its rich tapestry woven by diverse cultures across continents—a captivating era where art flourished alongside scientific advancements while kingdoms rose and fell. Step into this extraordinary epoch where history comes alive, and let its wonders transport you to a time long gone.