Saracens Collection (page 16)

Saint Clare, Adriaen Collaert, Theodoor Galle, 1612 - 1618

Army of the Emperor Conrad III betrayed and in the mountains raided by the Saracens, print maker: Jan Luyken, Timotheus ten Hoorn, 1683

The Rebellion in the Sudan, 1883: some Types of the Expeditionary Force: Albanian
THE REBELLION IN THE SUDAN, 1883: SOME TYPES OF THE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE: Albanian Bashi Bazouk (Infantry), Kurd (Cavalry), Native Sudanese Regular, Syrian Bashi Bazouk

Guerin de Lorraine Freeing Vienne from the Saracens; Loyset Liedet, Flemish, active about 1448 - 1478, and Pol Fruit, Flemish, active about 1468; Written: Brussels, Belgium

Richard I, Coeur de Lion, (1157-1199) at the Battle of Arsuf, 1191. Richard son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, and second Angevin (Plantagenet) king of England, (1189-1199)

Knights Templar before Jerusalem: Saracens on the battlements, 11th century, lst Crusade. 14th century manuscript from Roman de Godefroy de Bouillon

Louis IX (1215-1270) King of France from 1226, known as St Louis. Louis and crusaders after defeat at Mansourah during the Sixth Crusade (1248-1254) retreat towards Damietta (Nile Delta)

St Louis brought as prisoner before the Sultan (top). Bottom left: Louis discourses with Saracens. Bottom right: Sultan assassinated by his courtiers

Battle of Arsuf, Third Crusades, 1191 C017 / 7254
Battle of Arsuf. Artwork of Crusader knights charging against forces of the Ayyubid dynasty in the Battle of Arsuf on 7 September 1191

Great Chronicles of France (14th c. ). Two messengers
Great Chronicles of France (14th c.). Two messengers communicate to Charles the Great the victory over the Saracens. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Castres. Goya Museum

VALDɓLEAL, Juan de (1622-1690). The Retreat
VALDɓ LEAL, Juan de (1622-1690). The Retreat of Saracens. 1652 - 1653. Baroque art. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Sevilla. City Hall

Charlemagne fighting against the Saracens to
" Charlemagne fighting against the Saracens to liberate the church in Santiago de Compostela. Illustration from " Grandes Chroniques of France" (15th century). Gothic art

Greek fire used by Saracens, 1248
Greek fire used by Saracens against Crusaders when crossing a branch of the Nile, 1248

Battle of Tours - 3
Charles Martel makes a triumphant entry into Paris, after repelling the Saracens at Tours by Charles Martel : they lost their commander Abderrahman ibn Abdillah

Charlemagne & Norsemen
As if the Saracens aren t problem enough, Charlemagne also has to deal with the Norsemen : he watches with apprehension the approach of their vessels

Pepin at Narbonne
Pepin le Bref, king of the Franks, defeats the Saracens, forcing them to evacuate Narbonne in southwest France

Saracens at Bordeaux
The Saracens attack Bordeaux and set it alight, forcing Eudes, duc d Aquitaine, to flee. But they will be repulsed by Charles Martel at the battle of Tours in 732

Battle of Tours - 1

Richard at Jerusalem
THIRD CRUSADE - Richard I, unable to take Jerusalem from the Saracens, refuses to even look at it

Moors in Spain / 1091
The Moors, invited into Spain by the Saracens, turn against them

Saracens in Sicily
Saracens from the east ravage Sicily, spreading fire and desolation as they go

Saracens in Sicily 2

Battle of Narbonne
The Franks, besieging Narbonne which is occupied by the Saracens, are victorious in this battle, but fail to take the town which will not be theirs again until 759

Saracen Army / 10th C
Musicians & standard bearers of a Saracen army

Martel Defeats Saracens
Charles Martel halts the advance of the Saracen forces at the Battle of Tours

Despreaux & Saladin / 1190
William Despreaux taken by the Saracens and brought before the Sultan Saladin

Saracens Attack Constan
SARACENS ATTACK CONSTANTINOPLE An early attempt to seize the city fails : the city will not be taken by the Moslems until seven centuries later

Crusades / a Charge
FIRST CRUSADE A cavalry charge by the Knights of Saint John against the Saracens

Folklore / Giants
When the Saracens invade southern France, a francophile giant drives them back with his hammer near Castelsarrasin (near Albi)

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"Saracens: A Legacy of Battles and Triumphs" From the Crusaders Near Jerusalem to the Battle of Tours in 732, They have left an indelible mark on history. Led by Charles Martel, they faced a formidable opponent in their quest for victory against these fierce warriors. One iconic figure that emerged from this era was Roland, whose bravery and courage were immortalized in the card bearing his name. Another significant triumph came when Guiscard defeated the Arabs, showcasing the resilience and strength of the Saracen forces. The Siege of a town led by Godefroy de Bouillon during the First Crusade further demonstrated their determination to conquer new territories. This period also witnessed Stone X Stadium becoming home to Saracens Rugby Union, where modern-day battles are fought with passion and skill. Beyond warfare, artifacts like The Great Bed of Ware tell tales of cultural exchange between East and West. Once belonging to Saracen's Head Inn before finding its place at V&A Museum, it serves as a reminder of historical connections forged through trade and travel. Even setbacks did not deter them entirely; Heraclius achieved a resounding victory over the Saracens depicted vividly in miniature art known as Le Miroir. And while French forces attacked Acre in 1162, it showcased both sides' relentless pursuit for dominance. Ultimately, Charles Martel's decisive actions halted their advance at the Battle of Tours on October 10th, 732. This pivotal moment shaped European history forever and solidified his legacy as one who stood against formidable opposition. Through battles won or lost, triumphs celebrated or mourned -the story is one intertwined with conflict but also marked by moments that transcend time itself.