Holy War Collection

Map of Europe at the time of the Third Crusade, 1190, from Historical Atlas
KW342818 Map of Europe at the time of the Third Crusade, 1190, from Historical Atlas, published by W. & A.K. Johnston Limited, 1911 (colour litho) by English School

The Battle of Montgisard, 25th November 1177, c. 1842 (oil on canvas)
XIR200589 The Battle of Montgisard, 25th November 1177, c.1842 (oil on canvas) by Lariviere, Charles-Philippe (1798-1876); 314x563 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Ptolemais given to Philip Augustus (1165-1223) and Richard the Lionheart (1157-99) 13th July 1191
XIR200567 Ptolemais given to Philip Augustus (1165-1223) and Richard the Lionheart (1157-99) 13th July 1191 (oil on canvas) by Blondel, Merry Joseph (1781-1853); 406x494 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

A Christian man and a Muslim man playing chess. Drawing after a 13th century Spanish manuscript illumination
CRUSADES: CHESS PLAYERS. A Christian man and a Muslim man playing chess. Drawing after a 13th century Spanish manuscript illumination

Saladin, Sultan of Egypt and Syria
Saladin (1137-1193), Sultan of Egypt and Syria. Saladin led Islamic opposition to the European armies during the Crusades

The Battle of Clavigo (fresco)
XOT359174 The Battle of Clavigo (fresco) by Altichiero da Zevio, (1330-85); Capella di San Giacomo, Padua, Italy; (add.info.: The Battle of Clavijo (844)

Illustration depicting Moslem Arab warriors leaving a town to embark on Jihad or Holy War
5306220 Illustration depicting Moslem Arab warriors leaving a town to embark on Jihad or Holy War. by Nasreddine Dinet (Alphonse-Etienne Dinet). 1861 - 1929. a French orientalist painter. 1918

Song of the Crusades
3786004 Song of the Crusades by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Song of the Crusades - dating from the First Crusade (1096)

The taking of La Rochelle from the Protestants, 1628 by Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642)
STC169298 The taking of La Rochelle from the Protestants, 1628 by Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642), engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl.1790-1820), 1790 (colour engraving) by Swebach

Siege of Missolonghi, 22nd April 1826 (coloured engraving)
XIR214122 Siege of Missolonghi, 22nd April 1826 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France

Hugues IX (c. 1163-1219) Lusignan defeating Nur al-Din (1116-74) in Syria (wall painting)
XIR181872 Hugues IX (c.1163-1219) Lusignan defeating Nur al-Din (1116-74) in Syria (wall painting) by French School, (12th century); Templar Chapel, Cressac-Saint-Genis

The Capture of Constantinople by Crusaders, 1204, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations
STC358096 The Capture of Constantinople by Crusaders, 1204, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (colour litho) by Valda

The Disembarkation of King Louis IX (1215-70) during the Crusades, c. 1930 (colour litho)
CHT174694 The Disembarkation of King Louis IX (1215-70) during the Crusades, c.1930 (colour litho) by Beuzon, Joseph (1864-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pope Pius II (1405-64), at Ancona, Blesses the Fleet about to Leave for the Holy Land on 15th August 1464
GRL153320 Pope Pius II (1405-64), at Ancona, Blesses the Fleet about to Leave for the Holy Land on 15th August 1464, 1503-08 (fresco) by Pinturicchio

The Prince Djem, known as The Little Turk, detail from Pope Pius II (1405-64), at Ancona
GRL153324 The Prince Djem, known as The Little Turk, detail from Pope Pius II (1405-64), at Ancona, Blesses the Fleet about to Leave for the Holy Land, 15th August 1464

Cavalry skirmishes between Crusaders and Turks (one of a pair)
CH21766 Cavalry skirmishes between Crusaders and Turks (one of a pair) by Calza, Antonio (1653-1725); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Pope Urban II preaching the First Crusade in the marketplace of Clermont, 1096
STC385225 Pope Urban II preaching the First Crusade in the marketplace of Clermont, 1096, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Uprisings in India, 1897 (colour litho)
971950 Uprisings in India, 1897 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uprisings in India, 1897. Preaching Holy War on the North West Frontier)

An ulama preaching Jihad (chromolitho)
1094317 An ulama preaching Jihad (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An ulama preaching Jihad)

Christian weeps and prays
LLM455803 Christian weeps and prays by Selous, Henry Courtney (1811-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian weeps and prays)

The Prisoners before Emmanuel
LLM454306 The Prisoners before Emmanuel by Bartsch, Gustav (1821-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prisoners before Emmanuel)

The War in the Soudan, a Dervish preaching the Holy War to Arab Chiefs (engraving)
1107418 The War in the Soudan, a Dervish preaching the Holy War to Arab Chiefs (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Soudan)

Richard the Lionheart raised himself in his bed and took a cup in his hand
STC308596 Richard the Lionheart raised himself in his bed and took a cup in his hand, illustration for The Talisman: A Tale of the Crusaders by Sir Walter Scott (colour litho) by Vedder

Charles Martel (c. 688-741) at Poictiers, from The History of France
PML143602 Charles Martel (c.688-741) at Poictiers, from The History of France, by Emile de Bonnechose, published by Ward, Lock and Co, London (engraving) by English School

Detail of Cantiga 28 depicting soldiers encircling Constantinople which was in the hands
XIR159321 Detail of Cantiga 28 depicting soldiers encircling Constantinople which was in the hands of the Christians, written in Galacian for Alfonso X (1221-84) the Wise (vellum) by Spanish School

Simon de Montfort (c. 1165-1218) from Receuil des Estampes
STC188394 Simon de Montfort (c.1165-1218) from Receuil des Estampes, representant les Rangs et les Dignites, suivant le Costume de toutes les Nations existantes

Battle scene (oil on canvas)
MAE176560 Battle scene (oil on canvas) by Peruvian School; Monastery of the Merced, Cuzco, Peru; ePaul Maeyaert; Peruvian, out of copyright

Fr 22495 f. 235v, Battle of Jerusalem in 1187, from Le Roman de Godefroi de Bouillon
EDI42103 Fr 22495 f.235v, Battle of Jerusalem in 1187, from Le Roman de Godefroi de Bouillon (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Crusaders Sighting Jerusalem, 1901 (oil on canvas)
3956044 Crusaders Sighting Jerusalem, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Abbey, Edwin Austin (1852-1911); 213.4 x 114.3 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; American, out of copyright

Diaboluss Drummer before the Walls of Mansoul (coloured engraving)
668308 Diaboluss Drummer before the Walls of Mansoul (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diaboluss Drummer before the Walls of Mansoul)

F. 117r Messengers telling Charlemagne of the victory over the Saracens
XTR162949 F.117r Messengers telling Charlemagne of the victory over the Saracens, from the Grandes Chroniques de France, 1375-79 (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Municipale

Lat 6067 fol. 33v The Knights of St. John of Jerusalem Prepare to Defend Rhodes
EDI193076 Lat 6067 fol.33v The Knights of St. John of Jerusalem Prepare to Defend Rhodes, from A History of the Siege of Rhodes, by Guillaume Caoursin, 1483 (vellum) by French School

Knights Templar before Jerusalem, from Le Roman de Godefroi de Bouillon (vellum)
EDI193074 Knights Templar before Jerusalem, from Le Roman de Godefroi de Bouillon (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Fol. 53r Departure of a Boat for the Crusades, written in Galacian for Alfonso X (1221-84
XIR192833 Fol.53r Departure of a Boat for the Crusades, written in Galacian for Alfonso X (1221-84) (vellum) by Spanish School, (13th century); Biblioteca Monasterio del Escorial, Madrid

The embarkation of the Knights of the Holy Spirit for the crusades
CHT174692 The embarkation of the Knights of the Holy Spirit for the crusades, after a miniature in the Statuts de l ordre du Saint-Esprit de Naples manuscript in the Louvre

Christians combat with Apollyon
LLM455802 Christians combat with Apollyon by Selous, Henry Courtney (1811-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christians combat with Apollyon)

Within sight of the Holy City
LLM455796 Within sight of the Holy City by Selous, Henry Courtney (1811-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Within sight of the Holy City)

Giant Maul intercepts the Pilgrims
LLM455794 Giant Maul intercepts the Pilgrims by Selous, Henry Courtney (1811-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giant Maul intercepts the Pilgrims)

Christian and Hopeful overtake By-ends
LLM455800 Christian and Hopeful overtake By-ends by Selous, Henry Courtney (1811-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian and Hopeful overtake By-ends)

Greatheart rescues Feeble-mind from Giant Slay-Good
LLM455793 Greatheart rescues Feeble-mind from Giant Slay-Good by Selous, Henry Courtney (1811-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greatheart rescues Feeble-mind from Giant Slay-Good)

The Knight stands watch on St. Georges Mount with the banner of England
STC308597 The Knight stands watch on St. Georges Mount with the banner of England, illustration from The Talisman: A Tale of the Crusaders by Sir Walter Scott (colour litho) by Vedder

The Companions of Rinaldo, c. 1633 (oil on canvas)
3472168 The Companions of Rinaldo, c.1633 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 118.1x102.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Knights meet in conflict, illustration from The Talisman
STC308599 The Knights meet in conflict, illustration from The Talisman: A Tale of the Crusaders by Sir Walter Scott (colour litho) by Vedder

Lat 6067 The Turkish Operations at the Siege of Rhodes, from
EDI193072 Lat 6067 The Turkish Operations at the Siege of Rhodes, from A History of the Siege of Rhodes, by Guillaume Caoursin, 1483 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

Ms 5089-90 The Siege of Jerusalem by the Christians during one of the Crusades
CHT165852 Ms 5089-90 The Siege of Jerusalem by the Christians during one of the Crusades, from Chroniques des empereurs by David Aubert, 1462 (vellum) by Brabant School

Despondency and his daughter in Doubting Castle
LLM455797 Despondency and his daughter in Doubting Castle by Selous, Henry Courtney (1811-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Despondency and his daughter in Doubting Castle)

Christianas dream
LLM455795 Christianas dream by Selous, Henry Courtney (1811-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christianas dream)

Christian in sight of the Cross
LLM455801 Christian in sight of the Cross by Selous, Henry Courtney (1811-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian in sight of the Cross)

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"The Holy War: A Clash of Faith and Power in Medieval Europe" Step back in time to the era of the Third Crusade, as depicted in the detailed Map of Europe from 1190. This captivating image sets the stage for a tumultuous period marked by religious fervor and territorial disputes. One such momentous event was The Battle of Montgisard, immortalized on canvas in 1842. This oil painting transports us to November 25th, 1177, where Christian forces faced off against Saladin's Muslim army. The clash between these two mighty powers would shape history forever. Amidst this backdrop, Ptolemais became a pivotal city that witnessed both triumph and tragedy. On July 13th, 1191, Philip Augustus and Richard the Lionheart were granted control over this strategic stronghold during their quest for Jerusalem. However, not all interactions between Christians and Muslims were marred by conflict. In a remarkable scene captured from a Spanish manuscript illumination dating back to the 13th century, we witness a Christian man engaging with his Muslim counterpart through a game of chess - an unexpected symbol of harmony amidst tension. Saladin emerges as one of the central figures in this narrative; Sultan of Egypt and Syria, he commanded great respect among his followers while posing formidable challenges to his adversaries. The Battle of Clavigo further exemplifies the intensity that defined this holy war. Frescoed walls depict warriors locked in combat - an enduring testament to bravery displayed on both sides. Throughout this turbulent period emerged powerful songs recounting tales from these crusades. These melodies echoed across lands far and wide as bards sang stories filled with valor and sacrifice. As we delve deeper into history's tapestry surrounding holy wars, another intriguing illustration captures our attention: Arab warriors leaving town bound for Jihad or Holy War.