Twelfth Collection (page 6)

Discovery Of The True Cross

A Friendly Tournament During The Third Crusade 1189

Bernard Of Carinthia Surprised By Turkish Raids During Second Crusade

The Minstrel Blondel Discovers The Captive Richard The Lionheart In Leopolds Castle In Austria

Arrival At Cairo Of Prisoners Of Minich During The Seventh Crusade

Crusaders Surrounded By Saladins Army 1187

Christian Knights Fight Saracens

Florine Of Burgundy A Heroine During The First Crusade

Royal Costume From A Miniature In A Manuscript Of The Twelfth Century

Serfs Labouring Fields With Scythes After A Miniature In 12Th Century Manuscript

Knights And Men At Arms Wearing Chain Mail In Reign Of Louis Le Gros. From Miniature In 12Th Century Psalter

Louis Xii And His Army Leaving Alexandria On April 24 1507 On Way To Invade Genoa. From Miniature By Jean Marot

Serfs Labouring In Fields With Hoe And Spade After A Miniature In 12Th Century Manuscript

Knight In War Harness After Miniature In 12Th Century Psalter

Zachary Taylor 1784 To 1850. 12Th President Of The United States 1849 To 1850. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Cross Section Of Noahs Ark From A Manuscript Of The 12Th Century Commenting Upon The Apocalypse From Science And Literature In The Middle Ages By Paul Lacroix Published London 1878

Zachary Taylor 1784-1850 American Military Leader And 12Th President Of The United States Of America From A 19Th Century Print Engraved By T W Hunt From A Daguerreotype By Brady

Man And Woman Ploughing Field Miniature From Ancient Anglo-Saxon Manuscript. Legend Says God Spede Ye Plough And Send Us Korne Enow

Black And White Image Of Architectural Details Of A Passage Under One Of The Buildings At The Louvre Palace, The Tip Of The Main Pyramid Is Visible In The Distance Through The Passage Opening; Paris

Le Louvre Palace Buildings And Pyramids At Night In Golden Light; Paris, France

The Christian Army In The Mountains Of Judea

Angkor Wat; Cambodia

Notre Dame Cathedral; Paris, France

Divine Comedy. Twelfth Canto of Hell. Dante and Virgil befor
Divine Comedy. Epic poem written by Dante Alighieri between 1308 and his death in 1321. Twelfth Canto of Hell. Dante and Virgil before the opprobrium of Crete. Engraving by Gustave Dore. Colored

KV6 tomb or tomb of Ramses Setepenre Neferkare-IX. Valley of
KV6 tomb or tomb of Ramses Setepenre Neferkare-IX. Eighth Twentieth Dynasty pharaoh. New Kingdom. He reigned from 1126-1108 B.C

Byzantine relief. Greece. Marble with mythological represen
BYZANTINE ART. GREECE. Marble relief with mythological representation. Dated from the latest XI century and early XII century. It comes from Athens. Byzantine Museum. Athens

Byzantine Art. Marble slab decorated with reliefs. XI-XII ce
BYZANTINE ART. GREECE. Marble slab with lateral inscription and reliefs about intertwined crosses. Dated from latest XI century and early XII century. Byzantine Museum. Athens

Noah drinking wine. Mosaic in the Baptistery of St. Marks B
BYZANTINE ART. Noah drinking wine. Mosaic in the Baptistery of St. Marks Basilica, dating between XII-XIV centuries. Venice. Italy

Arundel Castle, home of the Duke and Duchess of Norfolk
Arundel Castle, home of the Henry Fitzalan-Howard, 15th Duke of Norfolk (1847-1917) and his second wife Gwendolen Mary Fitzalan-Howard, Duchess of Norfolk

Cartoon, Epiphany 1916, WW1
Cartoon, Epiphany 1916, illustrating a contemporary version of a childrens song about the Three Kings. Here, the three kings are from Turkey, Bulgaria and Austria

Cartoon, The Glorious Twelfth -- the Bird to be brought down this August being not a Grouse but a Mad Eagle. A comment on the warmongering Kaiser Wilhelm II

Obelisk of Senusret I, site of Heliopolis, Egypt
The obelisk of Senusret I, in the ancient city of Heliopolis, Egypt. Senusret erected two red granite obelisks there to celebrate his Year 30 Heb Sed Jubilee

The Kitab Rudjdjar or Tabula Rogeriana, an early world map the work of the Arab geographer Muhammad al-Idrisi (1100-1165) in 1154 for Roger II (1095-1154) King of Sicily from 1130

Viola, in Shakespeares comedy Twelfth Night
Viola (disguised as the page Cesario), in Shakespeares comedy Twelfth Night, Act 2, Scene 4. 19th century

Shakespeare - Twelfth Night - Malvolio: I extend my hand to him thus. circa 1830

Caudebec-en-Caux - Rue de la Boucherie - 13th century house
Caudebec-en-Caux - Rue de la Boucherie - Maison des Templiers (The Templars House) dating from the twelfth and thirteenth century. Date: circa 1920s

Twelfth Night - Duke Orsino listens to music. 1862

Twelfth Night - title page - Malvolio cross-gartered before Olivia. 1862

Egypt. Dahshur. Pyramids
Egypt. Dahshur. Overview of the Red Pyramid, the Bent Pyramid, constructed during the reign of Pharaoh Sneferu (2613-2589 BCE)

Valley of the Kings. Entrance to the tomb of the Pharaoh Ram
Valley of the Kings. On the walls are carved rock tombs of New Kingdom pharaohs. Entrance to the tomb of the Pharaoh Ramses IV. Egypt

Atienza castle. XII century
Atienza castle built in XII century and the Tower of Homage. Guadalajara province. Castile-La Mancha. Spain

Parador Castillo de Sigu?enza. Guadalajara province. Castile
Parador Castillo de Sigu?enza. Located in the Castle built by the Arabs in the twelfth century and extended in the fourteenth and sixteenth centuries. Partial view. Sigu?enza. Guadalajara province

ALARCON. Castle. Castile-la Mancha. Spain
ALARCON. Castle. Arab origin and rebuilt under Christian rule by King Alfonso VIII. He wrote much of his work the Infante Don Juan Manuel. It is now a parador. Detail. Province of Cuenca

SIGUENZA. Castle. Castile-La Mancha. Spain
SIGUENZA. Castle built by the Arabs in the twelfth century. It is now an inn of tourism. Guadalajara province. Castile-La Mancha. Spain

Camprodon. View of the New Bridge (Pont Nou) on the river Ter. Built between 1196 and 1226. Ripolles. Girona Province. Catalonia. Spain. Europe

BYZANTINE ART. Saint John the Evangelist. St. Marks Basilic
BYZANTINE ART. Saint John the Evangelist. Mosaic in the Baptistery of St. Marks Basilica, dating between XII-XIV centuries. Venice. Italy

Saint Mark in ecstasy. Mosaic. Saint Marks Basilica. Venice
BYZANTINE ART. ITALY. Saint Mark in ecstasy. Mosaic of the atrium in the Saint Marks Basilica dating between the twelfth and thirteenth century. Venice

Pope Sylvester I (314-335). Mosaic in the Baptistery of St
BYZANTINE ART. Pope Sylvester I (314-335). Mosaic in the Baptistery of St. Marks Basilica, dating between XII-XIV centuries. Venice. Italy

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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.