Guillaume De Tyr Collection

Ms Fr 2629 fol. 167 Queen Melisande of Jerusalem (1109-60
BNP159910 Ms Fr 2629 fol.167 Queen Melisande of Jerusalem (1109-60) marrying Fulk V of Anjou (1092-1143), from the Histoire de la conquete of Jerusalem by William of Tyre (c.1130-85) c.1470 (vellum)

Royal wedding ceremony from Guillaume de Tyrs manuscript History of Foreign Wars, and figure of Adelaide of Burgundy
6340126 Royal wedding ceremony from Guillaume de Tyrs manuscript History of Foreign Wars, and figure of Adelaide of Burgundy

Crusading knights of the era of King Louis IX, Saint Louis, 1214-1270
6340110 Crusading knights of the era of King Louis IX, Saint Louis, 1214-1270 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Crusading knights of the era of King Louis IX, Saint Louis, 1214-1270)

Amaury de Montfort, 1192-1241, Grand Constable of France, and crusader knights in hauberk, armorial tunic
6340117 Amaury de Montfort, 1192-1241, Grand Constable of France, and crusader knights in hauberk, armorial tunic, caparisoned horses

Crusader knights on horseback with lances, and male costume of robe and cloak lined with ermine fur, 13th century
6340124 Crusader knights on horseback with lances, and male costume of robe and cloak lined with ermine fur, 13th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Bishop of Puy leading the Crusader Barons 1096-7
3086769 Bishop of Puy leading the Crusader Barons 1096-7 by William of Tyre (Archbishop) (c.1130-85); Bibliotheque Municipale de Lyon, France; (add.info.: Adhemar de Monteil, bishop of Puy-en-Velay)

MS Fr 9081 f. 99v Historiated initial R depicting the King Baldwin I of Flanders
XIR58535 MS Fr 9081 f.99v Historiated initial R depicting the King Baldwin I of Flanders (1171-1205) being Crowned as the Latin Emperor in 1204

Fr. 2630 f. 102 Citizens of Edessa pay homage to Baldwin II
BAL52987 Fr.2630 f.102 Citizens of Edessa pay homage to Baldwin II, from the Estoire d Outremer (vellum) by William of Tyre (Archbishop) (c.1130-85); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Byzantine Emperor makes an alliance with Jerusalem in 1168 to control Egypt
3086767 The Byzantine Emperor makes an alliance with Jerusalem in 1168 to control Egypt by William of Tyre (Archbishop) (c.1130-85); Bibliotheque Municipale de Lyon

Ms Fr 2629 fol. 300 The Countess of Jaffa (c. 1136-88) crowning Guy of Lusignan (d
BNP159911 Ms Fr 2629 fol.300 The Countess of Jaffa (c.1136-88) crowning Guy of Lusignan (d.1194) from the Histoire de la conquete de Jerusalem by William of Tyre (c.1130-85) c.1470 (vellum)

Ms Fr 2629 fol. 17 Sultan Omar Initiates the Reconstruction of the Temple of Jerusalem
BNP159909 Ms Fr 2629 fol.17 Sultan Omar Initiates the Reconstruction of the Temple of Jerusalem, from the Histoire de la conquete de Jerusalem by William of Tyre (c.1130-85) c.1470 (vellum)

Ms Fr 9081 fol. 206 Historiated initial C depicting Conrad III (1137-52
XIR187141 Ms Fr 9081 fol.206 Historiated initial C depicting Conrad III (1137-52) Emperor of Germany and Louis VII (1120-80) King of France, besieging Damascus in 1148

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"Guillaume de Tyr: Chronicles of Crusades and Royal Alliances" Step back in time with Guillaume de Tyr's manuscript, as it unveils the captivating history of foreign wars. From Queen Melisande of Jerusalem's royal wedding ceremony to the figure of Adelaide of Burgundy, Duchess of Brabant, this chronicle transports us to a world filled with crusading knights. Immerse yourself in the era of King Louis IX, Saint Louis himself. Amaury de Montfort, the Grand Constable of France, stands tall alongside his fellow crusader knights adorned in hauberk armorial tunics and mounted on caparisoned horses. Their presence exudes strength and valor that defined the 13th century. Witness the grandeur as crusader knights charge forward on horseback with lances held high. The male costume reflects their noble status – robes and cloaks lined with luxurious ermine fur. Even bishops played significant roles during these tumultuous times. The Bishop of Puy leads the Crusader Barons into battle during 1096-7, showcasing unity between faith and warfare. The manuscript also sheds light on key alliances forged throughout history. King Baldwin I of Flanders is depicted in all his regal glory within an intricately historiated initial "R. " Meanwhile, citizens pay homage to Baldwin II while Byzantine Emperor joins forces with Jerusalem in 1168 for control over Egypt. One cannot overlook moments steeped in political intrigue either; Guy of Lusignan is crowned by none other than Countess Jaffa herself (c. 1136-88), symbolizing power dynamics at play during those turbulent times. As we turn each page adorned with vivid illustrations and intricate details like Sultan Omar initiating Temple reconstruction or Conrad III (1137-52) portrayed within a historiated initial "C, " Guillaume de Tyr's work becomes a gateway to understanding medieval history like never before.