Twelfth Collection (page 4)

Zachary Taylor 1784 to 1850. 12th president of the United States 1849 to 1850. From painting by Alonzo Chappel

Olivia, by Edmund Blair Leighton (from Twelfth Night). 1888

The Gospels of Henry the Lion
The cover of the Gospels of Henry the Lion, Order of Saint Benedict, produced in Prague in 1594. Henry the Lion (Heinrich der Lowe; 11291195) was a member of the Welf dynasty and Duke of Saxony

Agoliagbo, King of Dahomey
Agoliagbo, Twelfth King of Dahomey, African royalty - With his wives

Ancient Egyptian numerals, 19th century C016 / 2823
Ancient Egyptian numerals. 19th-century table showing the hieroglyphic, demotic (enchorial) and hieratic numbers used by the Ancient Egyptians during the third and second millennia BC

Zachary Taylor, 12th President, USA

Margaret of Navarre, c. 1135 - 1183. Queen consort of the Kingdom of Sicily as the wife of William I. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

The Ornate Priors Door at Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire. A twelfth-century carved door way connected the Cathedral to the medieval cloister

Hart root Seseli libanotis tansy Tanacetum vulgare
Hart root (Seseli libanotis) and tansy (Tanacetum vulgare), Hart root and tansy FIGs. 59 and 60 on a sheet hand numbered 30. In: Anselmi Boetii de Boot I.C. Brugensis & Rodolphi II. Imp. Novel

Indigofera cotton plant Gossypium Indigo twig
Indigofera and cotton plant (Gossypium) A. Indigo twig. B. Kottoen twig (title on object), Indigofera and cotton plant. Pasted leaf in: Anselmi Boetii de Boot I.C. Brugensis & Rodolphi II. Imp

Tricolor violet Viola tricolor apple Malus pumila
Tricolor violet (Viola tricolor) and apple (Malus pumila), Tricolor violet and apple. FIGs. 43 and 44 on a sheet hand numbered 23. In: Anselmi Boetii de Boot I.C. Brugensis & Rodolphi II. Imp. Novel

Tagetes patula chickpea Cicer arietinum tagetes
Tagetes patula and chickpea (Cicer arietinum), tagetes and chickpea. FIGs. 37 and 38 on a leaf numbered by hand 20. In: Anselmi Boetii de Boot I.C. Brugensis & Rodolphi II. Imp. Novel

Cherry plum Prunus cerasifera garden carnation
Cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera) and garden carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus), Cherry plum and garden carnation With a chicken and some ornamental plants and tendrils. FIGs

Bolderik Agrostemma githago sour cherry Prunus cerasus
Bolderik (Agrostemma githago) and sour cherry (Prunus cerasus), Bolderik and sour cherry. With some ornamental plants and tendrils. FIGs. 41 and 42 on a sheet hand numbered 22

Vetch Vicia sylvatica yarrow Achillea millefolium
Vetch (Vicia sylvatica) and yarrow (Achillea millefolium), Vetch and yarrow. FIGs. 35 and 36 on a sheet numbered by hand 19. In: Anselmi Boetii de Boot I.C. Brugensis & Rodolphi II. Imp. Novel

Artichoke Cynara cardunculus needle nose Silene coronaria
Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus) and needle nose (Silene coronaria), Artichoke and needle nose. With a jumping squirrel and an ornamental plant. FIGs. 25 and 26 on a sheet hand numbered 14

Pepper Piper nigrum peony Paeonia bird pepper bush
Pepper (Piper nigrum) and peony (Paeonia), Pepper and peony. A bird is in the pepper bush. FIGs. 27 and 28 on a sheet numbered by hand 14. In: Anselmi Boetii de Boot I.C. Brugensis & Rodolphi II

Garden carnations Dianthus caryophyllus lemons
Garden carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus) and lemons (Citrus limon), Garden carnations and (thorny) lemons. With a bird hopping for a fly and a small ornamental plant. FIGs

Heath Erica tetralix broom bush Spartium junceum
Heath (Erica tetralix) and broom bush (Spartium junceum), Heath and broom bush (or broom). With a bee. FIGs. 29 and 30 on a sheet numbered by hand 16. In: Anselmi Boetii de Boot I.C

Crooked neck Anchusa arvensis mouse thorn Ruscus aculeatus
Crooked neck (Anchusa arvensis) and mouse thorn (Ruscus aculeatus), Crooked neck and mouse thorn. FIGs. 31 and 32 on a sheet hand numbered 17. In: Anselmi Boetii de Boot I.C. Brugensis & Rodolphi II

Musk rose Rosa moschata cucumber Cucumis sativus
Musk rose (Rosa moschata) and cucumber (Cucumis sativus), Musk rose and cucumber. FIGs. 8 and 9 on a sheet hand numbered 5. In: Anselmi Boetii de Boot I.C. Brugensis & Rodolphi II. Imp. Novel

Day cuckoo flower Silene dioica medlar Mespilus germanica
Day cuckoo flower (Silene dioica) and medlar (Mespilus germanica), Day cuckoo flower and medlar. FIGs. 17 and 18 on a sheet hand numbered 10. In: Anselmi Boetii de Boot I.C. Brugensis & Rodolphi II

Garden carnation Dianthus caryophyllus broom
Garden carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) and broom (Cytisus scoparius), Garden carnation and broom. With a bird and some ornamental plants. FIGs. 53 and 54 hand-numbered 27

Small pimpernel Sanguisorba minor large snapdragon
Small pimpernel (Sanguisorba minor) and large snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus), Small pimpernel and large snapdragon. FIGs. 13 and 14 on a sheet numbered by hand 8. In: Anselmi Boetii de Boot I.C

Grape Vitaceae Rank blue green grapes FIG 1 leaf numbered
Grape (Vitaceae), Rank with blue and green grapes. FIG. 1 on a leaf numbered by hand 1. In: Anselmi Boetii de Boot I.C. Brugensis & Rodolphi II. Imp. Novel

Swan flower Butomus umbellatus small-flowered sage
Swan flower (Butomus umbellatus) and small-flowered sage (Salvia verbenaca), Swan flower and small-flowered sage. FIGs. 4 and 5 on a sheet numbered by hand 3. In: Anselmi Boetii de Boot I.C

Pomegranate Punica granatum English grass Armeria maritima
Pomegranate (Punica granatum) and English grass (Armeria maritima), Pomegranate and English grass. FIGs. 2 and 3 on a leaf numbered by hand 2. In: Anselmi Boetii de Boot I.C. Brugensis & Rodolphi II

Jerusalem El-Kouds Twelfth Thirteenth Stations
Jerusalem El-Kouds Twelfth and Thirteenth Stations (Calvary). 1898, Israel

David I, Left, 1084

Seal Of David Of Scotland, C. ?1144
Seal Of David Of Scotland, C.?1144

Seal Of Alexander Ii, 1198

Seal Of Henry Of Scotland, 1114

Seal Of William The Lion, Aka William I And By The Nickname Garbh, "the Rough", C 1143
Seal Of William The Lion, Aka William I And By The Nickname Garbh, " the Rough", C 1143

An Early Twelfth Century Nasal Helmet. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Helmet, From Castle Pomeroy, England, Dating From C. 12Th Century. From The British Army: Its Origins
Helmet, From Castle Pomeroy, England, Dating From C.12Th Century. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Chain Mail Hood And Example Of Interlocking Chain Mail, C. A. D. 1120. From The British Army: Its Origins
Chain Mail Hood And Example Of Interlocking Chain Mail, C. A.D. 1120. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Death Of The Virgin. After A 12Th Century Miniature In The Herzog August Library, Wolfenb

Detail Of The Tapestry Found In Quedlinburg Abbey, Quedlinburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The 12Th Century Tapestry Was Woven By Agnes I, Abbess Of Quedlinburg

The Entrance Of Frederick I Barbarossa Into Milan, Italy In 1158, Accompanied By Henry The Lion And His Saxon Troops. Frederick I Barbarossa, 1122 A

Richard I, 1157

John, 1166

Stephen, C. 1092 / 6
Stephen, C. 1092/6

Henry Ii, 1133

Abbey Church Of The Magdelene, Vezelay, France, Where St Bernard Preached The Second Crusade In 1146. From Military And Religious Life In The Middle Ages By Paul Lacroix Published London Circa 1880

Richard Earl Of Pembroke, Taking Leave Of His Brother Before Leaving For Ireland In 1169. Richard De Clare, 2Nd Earl Of Pembroke, Lord Of Leinster, Justiciar Of Ireland, 1130 To 1176

The Torments Of Hell. From A Miniature In A 12Th Century Manuscript Destroyed After A Fire In The Strasburg Library During A Prussian Bombardment, 1870

Castle Of Pierrefonds, France. Established In The 12Th Century. Restored In 19Th Century By Architect Eug

The 12Th Century Chalice Of Saint Remi, Or St. Remigius. Pure Gold Encrusted With Precious Stones. From Handbook Of The Arts Of The Middle Ages And Renaissance, Published London 1855

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Twelfth: From Historical Battles to Shakespearean Comedy" Step into the fascinating world of "Twelfth, " a term that encompasses various events, traditions, and cultural references. One notable occurrence is "The Twelfth of July in Portadown, " a significant day for Orange Order parades in Northern Ireland. This annual celebration holds deep historical and cultural significance. Delving further back in time, we encounter an ancient map created by Muhammad al-Idrisi in Cairo during 1456. This masterpiece showcases the Arab geographer's intricate knowledge of the world at that time. Moving forward to more recent history, a British Military Recruitment Poster from the inter-war period catches our attention. It serves as a reminder of how societies mobilized their forces during times of conflict. Shifting gears towards folklore and customs, we encounter "Wassailing Apple Trees. " This age-old tradition involves singing and toasting apple trees to ensure bountiful harvests—a charming ritual passed down through generations. Stepping even further back into history, we stumble upon "The Battle of the Standard" or "Battle of Northallerton. " Fought on August 22nd, 1138, this clash between English and Scottish forces left its mark on Cowton forever. Taking center stage within literature is William Shakespeare's renowned play "Twelfth Night. " Act II Scene iv captivates audiences with its comedic brilliance brought to life by William Heath Robinson's illustrations. Intriguingly titled "Fashion for the Moors, " Gordon Conway captures an era where style transcended borders. Reflecting on fashion trends throughout history reminds us how cultures influence each other across continents. Continuing our exploration within Shakespeare's realm, another scene from his beloved comedy "Twelfth Night" unfolds before our eyes—an enchanting tale filled with mistaken identities and love triangles galore. Adding humor into this mix is a delightful cartoon depicting the characters of "Twelfth Night" celebrating January's Twelfth Night.