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The Siege of Antioch. Miniature from the "Historia" by William of Tyre, c. 1280. Creator: Anonymous. The Siege of Antioch. Miniature from the "Historia" by William of Tyre, c. 1280. Creator: Anonymous
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The Siege of Antioch. Miniature from the "Historia" by William of Tyre, c. 1280. Creator: Anonymous. The Siege of Antioch. Miniature from the "Historia" by William of Tyre, c. 1280. Creator: Anonymous
The Siege of Antioch. Miniature from the "Historia" by William of Tyre, c. 1280. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque municipale de Lyon
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This exquisite miniature, created around 1280, depicts a pivotal moment in the Siege of Antioch during the Crusades. The image is taken from the "Historia Rerum in Partibus Transmarinis," or "History of Things Beyond the Sea," written by William of Tyre, a prominent medieval historian and bishop. The anonymous artist masterfully captures the intensity and chaos of the siege through intricate details and vibrant colors. At the center of the scene, a Crusader knight, clad in armor and wielding a large cross, leads the charge against the city walls. A catapult, or catapulta, looms in the background, its arm poised to launch a massive stone projectile. The siege engines were crucial tools in medieval warfare, allowing Crusaders to breach fortified walls and gain entry to enemy cities. Longinus, a legendary figure from the siege, is depicted in the lower right corner, holding a lance and shield. According to legend, Longinus was a blind hermit who miraculously regained his sight after the Crusaders' victory and led them to the city's water source, ensuring their survival. The miniature's intricate details, such as the individual knights' armor and the realistic depiction of the catapult, showcase the advanced techniques of Gothic manuscript illumination. This masterpiece, found in the Bibliotheque municipale de Lyon, is a testament to the rich artistic and historical heritage of the Middle Ages.
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