First Crusade Collection

FIRST CRUSADE, 1099. European knights capture Jerusalem in this fanciful manuscript illumination of the early 14th century; Christ watches over the scene

Seljuk Turks defeated at Dorylaeum, First Crusade
Crusaders under Godfrey of Bouillon, defeating Muslim forces of Sultan Kilij Arslan at Dorylaeum in Asia Minor, 1097. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

CRUSADES, 1098. The capture of Antioch, Turkey, by crusaders in 1098. Wood engraving, 19th century

First Crusade: Taking of Jerusalem by the Crusaders, 15 July 1099. 1847 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4688208 First Crusade: Taking of Jerusalem by the Crusaders, 15 July 1099. 1847 (oil on canvas) by Signol, Emile (1804-92); 324x557 cm; Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon

Hugh I, Count of Vermandois (1057-1101), 1840s. Creator: Decaisne, Henri (1799-1852)
Hugh I, Count of Vermandois (1057-1101), 1840s. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

First Crusade begun by Peter the Hermit, 1095
Peter the Hermit preaching the First Crusade before Pope Urban II, 1095. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

FRANCE: CLUNY, 1095. Left: While on his way to Clermont, France, to proclaim the First Crusade in 1095, Pope Urban II, surrounded by cardinals, consecrates the convent Church of Cluny

Siege of Antioch (Turkey) by the troops of Godfrey of Bouillon during the first crusade (1097), Miniature in From the creation of the world to the conquest of the Holy Land, manuscript, 1200

GODFREY OF BOUILLON at the storming of Jerusalem on July 15, 1099: colored engraving after Gustave Dor

The coronation of Baldwin II on 1118. Miniature from the Historia by William of Tyre, 1460s. Artist: Anonymous
The coronation of Baldwin II on 1118. Miniature from the Historia by William of Tyre, 1460s. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque de Geneve

The Knights Cross arrived in sight of Jerusalem, which they conquered in 1099
PCT4262491 The Knights Cross arrived in sight of Jerusalem, which they conquered in 1099. Engraving of a book on the Crusades

Pope Urban II. Council of Clermont (engraving)
7177188 Pope Urban II. Council of Clermont (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Urban II at Clermont-Ferrand, France, in 1095, where he attended the Council of Clermont)

Gottfried von Beulen, Bouillon, 1060-1100 (engraving)
8632048 Gottfried von Beulen, Bouillon, 1060-1100 (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gottfried von Beulen, Bouillon, 1060-1100)

A plan of Jerusalem dating back to the Crusaders
3507247 A plan of Jerusalem dating back to the Crusaders; (add.info.: A plan of Jerusalem dating back to the Crusaders. Dated 11th Century.); Universal History Archive.

Map illustrating the route of the crusaders during the First Crusade, 11th century (print)
7420048 Map illustrating the route of the crusaders during the First Crusade, 11th century (print); (add.info.: Map illustrating the route of the crusaders during the First Crusade, 11th century)

First Crusade: Portrait of Baudouin de Boulogne called Baldwin Ist (v. 1065-1118),King of Jerusalem (miniature)
AIS5389855 First Crusade: Portrait of Baudouin de Boulogne called Baldwin Ist (v. 1065-1118),King of Jerusalem (miniature); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

The first crusade (1095-1099): the conquete of Jerusalem, fighting between croises
AIS5385518 The first crusade (1095-1099): the conquete of Jerusalem, fighting between croises and Saracens at the foot of the city walls (miniature); Biblioteca Nazionale Universitaria di Torino

First Crusade 1096-1099): Pope Urban II (c. 1035 - 1099) authorizes the start of the crusad on November 27
AIS5339221 First Crusade 1096-1099): Pope Urban II (c. 1035 - 1099) authorizes the start of the crusad on November 27, 1095 (miniature); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Armida in the battle against the Saracens, 1628-1630. Creator: Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690)
Armida in the battle against the Saracens, 1628-1630. Found in the Collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid.

Godfrey and the council listen to the demand of Armida, 1628-1630. Creator: Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690)
Godfrey and the council listen to the demand of Armida, 1628-1630. Found in the Collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid.

Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Robert of Paris humiliating the pride of the Greek Emperor Alexis

Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Peter Bartholomew finds the Sacred Lance

Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781

Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781

Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781. Peter Bartholomew passing through fire with the Holy Lance

Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800

Canto XV, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto XV, 16th century. Series: Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto XII, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto XII, 16th century. Series: Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto X, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto X, 16th century. Series: Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto VII, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto VII, 16th century. Series: Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto III, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto III, 16th century. Series: Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. The prisoners of Caliph Moftati in the camp of the Kreutzfahrer in front of Anthiocha

Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Rare courage of the Christian army leader

Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. The children of the Crusaders and the Saracens become soldiers and fight with each other

Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Tankred's and Baldwin's reconciliation

Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800

Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. The Jews of Worms

Canto XX, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto XX, 16th century. From Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto XVIII, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto XVIII, 16th century. From Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto XIV, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto XIV, 16th century. From Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto XI, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto XI, 16th century. From Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto VIII, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto VIII, 16th century. From Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto VI, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto VI, 16th century. From Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto IV, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto IV, 16th century. From Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto II, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto II, 16th century. From Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto I, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto I, 16th century. From Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Godfrey of Bouillon, 1864-1869. Creator: Leys, Hendrik, Baron (1815-1869)
Godfrey of Bouillon, 1864-1869. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

The Siege of Jerusalem, 1099 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

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The First Crusade, which took place in 1099, was a significant event in European history. In this fanciful manuscript depicting the capture of Jerusalem by European knights, we can see the grandeur and excitement surrounding this momentous occasion. The Seljuk Turks were defeated at Dorylaeum during the crusade, marking a turning point in the campaign. Another pivotal moment captured in a wood engraving from the 19th century is the capture of Antioch, Turkey by crusaders. This victory further fueled their determination to reclaim holy lands from Muslim control. It was Peter the Hermit who initiated this first crusade with his impassioned cry of "God wants it. " in 1095. One particularly striking depiction is an oil painting showcasing the taking of Jerusalem on July 15, 1099. The artist skillfully captures both the triumph and religious fervor that accompanied this conquest. In France's Cluny region, preparations for this historic expedition were underway as depicted in an image showing individuals making their way to Clermont where Peter would proclaim his call to arms. A colored engraving after Gustave Dor portrays Godfrey of Bouillon leading his troops during the storming of Jerusalem. His leadership played a crucial role in securing victory for Christian forces. The coronation of Baldwin II is illustrated through a miniature from William of Tyre's Historia dating back to the 1460s. This event solidified Christian rule over conquered territories and marked an important milestone for future rulers. An intriguing artwork showcases barefoot Crusaders participating in a procession around Jerusalem's city walls on July 14th, one day before its capture. This ritualistic act symbolized their devotion and commitment to reclaiming these sacred lands. The Siege of Antioch also holds great significance within this campaign as shown through an anonymous artist's portrayal dating back to approximately 1200 AD. It highlights both military strategy and the determination of Crusaders to overcome formidable obstacles.