Council Of Clermont Collection

Pope Urban II presiding over the Council of Clermont, France, 1095 (c1490). Urban II (c1035-1099), Pope from 1088-1099, preaching the First Crusade to assembled knights, noblemen and cardinals

Pope Urban II Preaching First Crusade Market Place
Pope Urban II preaching the first crusade in the market place of Clermont, France, 27 November 1095. Pope Urban II, c. 1035 - 1099, aka Odo of Chatillon or Otho de Lagery

Pope Urban II Preaching the First Crusade in the Square of Clermont. Found in the Collection of Gallerie di Piazza Scala, Milano

Pope Urban II preaches the First Crusade, 1683. Artist: Ten Hoorn, Timotheus (1644-1715)
Pope Urban II preaches the First Crusade, 1683. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Council of Clermont in 1095. Miniature from the Historia by William of Tyre, 1460s. Artist: Anonymous
The Council of Clermont in 1095. Miniature from the Historia by William of Tyre, 1460s. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque de Geneve

Pope Urban II at Clermont-Ferrand, France, in 1095, where he attended the Council of Clermont. The picture refers to his speech of November 27 when his call-to-arms launched the First Crusade

Assembling the First Crusade, 1095 AD
Pope Urban II calling the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont, 1095. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a medieval illustration

Frontispiece from The History of the Holy War: Began Anno 1095, by the Christian
XJF311237 Frontispiece from The History of the Holy War: Began Anno 1095, by the Christian Princes of Europe against the Turks, for the recovery of the Holy Land

Pope Urban II presiding over the Council of Clermont in 1095 (engraving)
XJF1127571 Pope Urban II presiding over the Council of Clermont in 1095 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

FIRST CRUSADE, 1095. Pope Urban II summoning the whole of Christendom to arms on 27 November 1095, the tenth day of the Council of Clermont

FIRST CRUSADE, 1095. Pope Urban II summoning the whole of Christendom to arms on 27 November 1095, the tenth day of the Council of Clermont

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The Council of Clermont, held in 1095, marked a pivotal moment in history as Pope Urban II delivered a powerful sermon that would ignite the flames of the First Crusade. In the Square of Clermont, surrounded by eager listeners and devout believers, Pope Urban II preached with fervor and conviction. The scene was captured by various artists throughout history, each capturing the significance of this historic event. One such depiction is an exquisite miniature from William of Tyre's Historia dating back to the 1460s. Painted anonymously, it showcases the grandeur and solemnity of the council as Pope Urban II presides over it. Another artwork by Timotheus Ten Hoorn portrays Pope Urban II preaching amidst a crowd gathered at Clermont-Ferrand in France. Pope Urban II's call-to-arms during his speech on November 27th reverberated across Christendom like thunderclaps echoing through time. His impassioned plea for Christians to take up arms against their common enemy ignited a fire within their hearts that could not be extinguished. Assembling under his banner were men from all walks of life - nobles seeking glory and redemption, peasants yearning for salvation and prosperity - united by faith and driven by a shared purpose: to reclaim Jerusalem from Muslim control. Frontispieces from historical accounts depict scenes of warriors preparing for battle; armor being forged; banners emblazoned with crosses fluttering proudly in the wind. These images capture both the anticipation and trepidation felt by those who answered Pope Urban II's call. The Council of Clermont forever changed Europe's course as thousands set forth on what would become known as the First Crusade. It was an era defined by religious zealotry, political ambitions, cultural clashes, but also acts of heroism and sacrifice. Though debated among historians today for its complex legacy, there is no denying that this council shaped medieval Europe and left an indelible mark on the world.