Crusader Fleet (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Creator: Maître de Fauvel (active 1314-1340). Crusader Fleet (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337
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Crusader Fleet (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Creator: Maître de Fauvel (active 1314-1340). Crusader Fleet (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337
Crusader Fleet (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France
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Bibliotheque Nationale De France Book Art Crusade Crusader Crusaders Crusades Fleet Gouache On Parchment Illuminated Art Illuminated Manuscript Knight Knighthood Knights Longinus Maitre De Fauvel Active 1314 1340 Manuscript Illumination Matre De Fauvel Active 1314 1340 Medieval Illuminated Letter Miniature
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This stunning illuminated manuscript page, created by the Master of Fauvel between 1314 and 1340, depicts the Crusader Fleet from the French epic poem "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin." The poem, which tells the story of the Crusades and the clash between the Christian knight Godefroy de Bouillon and the Muslim leader Saladin, was a popular literary work during the Middle Ages. The image showcases an impressive fleet of Crusader ships, each adorned with crosses and banners, ready to embark on their holy mission. The ships are skillfully rendered in gouache on parchment, with intricate details and shading that bring the scene to life. The artist's use of perspective and depth creates a sense of grandeur and scale, while the inclusion of a figure of Longinus, the centurion who pierced the side of Christ's crucifixion cross with a spear, adds a religious dimension to the image. The Crusades were a series of military campaigns sanctioned by the Catholic Church to recapture the Holy Land from Muslim rule. The knights depicted in this manuscript were part of the Crusader army, motivated by their faith and the desire to protect and defend Christianity. The illuminated manuscript was a common form of artistic expression during the Middle Ages, used to illustrate religious and historical texts and to celebrate the achievements of the Church and the nobility. This beautiful and intricately detailed image is a testament to the artistic and cultural significance of the Crusades and the role they played in European history. It is currently housed in the Bibliotheque Nationale de France and is a valuable addition to the collection of medieval illuminated manuscripts.
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