Albigenses Collection
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The Albigenses, also known as the Cathars, were a religious sect that emerged in southern France during the 12th and 13th centuries. They held beliefs that were considered heretical by the Catholic Church, leading to a brutal campaign against them known as the Albigensian Crusade. One of the most significant events of this crusade was the Siege of Carcassonne in 1209. The artist Jean-Paul Laurens depicted this historical event in his painting from c1858-1921. It shows the intense battle between the crusaders and those defending Carcassonne. Another horrifying incident associated with this period is the Massacre of Albigenses. This engraving captures one such massacre during which thousands of Cathars were brutally killed for their beliefs. The Crusade against the Albigenses was marked by violence and bloodshed. In an engraving depicting bishops and canons leaving town in solemn procession, we get a glimpse into how deeply entrenched religion was in every aspect of life at that time. Raymond VII, Count of Toulouse, ratified the Treaty of Meaux - an attempt to bring peace to this troubled region. His act is captured in another artwork from that era. Santo Domingo de Guzman played a crucial role during these times as he founded Order Preachers to combat heresy like that propagated by Cathars or Albigenses. Saint Dominic himself is portrayed beautifully by Fra Angelico, who belonged to Dominican order too. This painting showcases Saint Dominic's dedication towards spreading true faith amidst all chaos caused by heretics like Albigenses. Simon de Montfort emerges as a prominent figure during these turbulent times. He led campaigns against Cathar strongholds such as Toulouse but met his own demise there too. A wood engraving depicts his death at Toulouse's siege in 1218 after fighting relentlessly against Albigenses' influence.