El Cid Collection

Je suis jeune, il est vrai, mais aux âmes bien neés...(Le Cid), 1841. Creator: Honore Daumier
Je suis jeune, il est vrai, mais aux ames bien nees. La valeur n'attend pas le nombre des annees! (Le Cid), 1841. I am young, it is true, but with a well-born soul

Rodrigue as-tu du coeur? (Le Cid), 1841. Creator: Honore Daumier
Rodrigue as-tu du coeur? (Le Cid), 1841. Don Diego asks his son Rodrigo do you have heart?'. From Physionomies tragico-classiques (Physiognomy of the Characters of Classical Tragedy)

Europe, Spain, Burgos, Cistercian Abbey of San Pedro de Gardina, the original tomb site of the family of El Cid, mudejar cloisters

Scene from a production of Le Cid, by Pierre Corneille (colour photo)
3098818 Scene from a production of Le Cid, by Pierre Corneille (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from a production of Le Cid)

El Cid threatening the city of Valencia
LLM461829 El Cid threatening the city of Valencia by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: El Cid threatening the city of Valencia)

Performance of Jules Massenets opera Le Cid at the Paris Opera, 1885 (litho)
5226652 Performance of Jules Massenets opera Le Cid at the Paris Opera, 1885 (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

El Cid (chromolitho)
972365 El Cid (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar (El Cid) (1043-1099), Spanish nobleman and military leader

El Cid (chromolitho)
971704 El Cid (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: El Cid. Illustration for Hombres Y Mujeres Celebres by D Juan Landa (D J Seix, 1877)

El Cid (engraving)
3647289 El Cid (engraving) by Camphausen, Wilhelm (1818-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: El Cid. Illustration for Weltgeschichte Fur Das Volk by Otto von Corvin and Wilhelm Held)

El Cid (chromolitho)
2817038 El Cid (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: El Cid. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century)

El Cid (engraving)
664679 El Cid (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: El Cid. Illustration from Great Men and Famous Women edited by Charles Horne (Selmar Hess, 1894)

Chimene (chromolitho)
735266 Chimene (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chimene. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

El Cid (Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar). From: Hombres y mujeres ce?lebres de todos los tiempos by Juan Landa, 1875-1877. Private Collection

Plate 11 from the Tauromaquia : The Cid campeador spearing another bull. 1816

Don Diegue, c1820s. Creator: Godefroy Engelmann
Don Diegue, c1820s. Character from " Le Cid" by Pierre Corneille - Don Diegue is the father of Don Rodrigue

Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, known as El Cid or El Campeador, c. ?1043 - 1099. Castilian noble and military leader
Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, known as El Cid or El Campeador, c.?1043 - 1099. Castilian noble and military leader

King Alfonso Vi Swearing That He Had Nopart In The Death Of King Sancho Ii, To El Cid, In Santa Gadea Church In Burgos

Monument to EL Cid

Dominique Vivant Denon (1747-1825) Replacing the bones of Le Cid in his Tomb (oil
XIR157976 Dominique Vivant Denon (1747-1825) Replacing the bones of Le Cid in his Tomb (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Alexandre Evariste (1780-1850); Musee Antoine Lecuyer, Saint-Quentin

Rachel in the role of Chimene in Le Cid by Pierre Corneille (1606-84) printed
XIR155449 Rachel in the role of Chimene in Le Cid by Pierre Corneille (1606-84) printed by Hautecoeur-Martinet (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris

EL CID CAMPEADOR (1040?-1099). Real name: Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar. Spanish military leader. Woodcut, 1512, from the first printed version of the 12th century epic poem, The Song of El Cid

Iron bound chest on cathedral wall. The iron bound and historic coffer of the Cid in its place on the Wall of the famous Gothic Cathedral at Burgos. 22 July 1921

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El Cid, Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

El Cid Statue and House of Hospitality in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, United States of America, North America

El Cid Campeador equestrian sculpture, San Diego, California, United States of America, North America

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"El Cid: The Legendary Hero of Europe's Spain" Step into the captivating world of El Cid, a legendary figure whose name echoes through the annals of Spanish history. Born in Burgos, Spain, this valiant warrior left an indelible mark on the medieval landscape. Intrigue and valor intertwine as El Cid's tale unfolds. At the majestic Cistercian Abbey of San Pedro de Gardina, his original tomb stands as a testament to his enduring legacy, and is here that one can feel the weight of history and pay homage to this iconic figure. The oath of Santa Gadea reverberates through time, showcasing El Cid's unwavering loyalty to his king and country. Accompanied by his wife Dona Jimena, he oversaw the construction of a funeral pyre for Ahmed, Moorish King of Valencia in 1094—a poignant moment captured forever in an engraving. Leaping from pages onto stages, El Cid comes alive in Pierre Corneille's renowned play "Le Cid. " A vibrant color photo transports us to a mesmerizing performance where passion and honor collide. With sword raised high and determination etched upon his face, El Cid threatens the city of Valencia—an act that encapsulates both his military prowess and strategic brilliance. This defining moment has been immortalized throughout history. Jules Massenet's opera "Le Cid" further amplifies El Cid's legend with its grandeur and emotional depth. A lithograph from its Paris Opera production in 1885 captures the essence of this timeless masterpiece. Chromolithographs breathe life into multiple depictions—each capturing different facets of our hero’s journey. From resolute determination to commanding presence, these vivid illustrations transport us back to an era when chivalry reigned supreme. Not only does El Cid captivate our imagination but so too does Chimene, a key figure in his story.