The siege of Ascalon in 1153 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Creator: Maître de Fauvel (active 1314-1340). The siege of Ascalon in 1153 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin")

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The siege of Ascalon in 1153 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Creator: Maître de Fauvel (active 1314-1340). The siege of Ascalon in 1153 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin")

The siege of Ascalon in 1153 (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 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 exquisite illuminated manuscript page, created by the Master of Fauvel between 1314 and 1340, depicts a pivotal moment in the Crusades: the Siege of Ascalon in 1153. The scene is taken from the French chanson de geste "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin." The narrative unfolds as the Crusader army, led by King Baldwin III of Jerusalem, lays siege to the city of Ascalon, which was held by the Muslim forces under the command of the legendary warrior, Saladin. The image is rich in detail, with the Crusaders shown in their armor, brandishing weapons and banners, while the defenders of Ascalon prepare for battle from the city walls. The tension is palpable as the two sides face off against each other, the outcome of the battle uncertain. In the foreground, a knight, possibly Longinus, is shown in the act of piercing the eye of a Muslim warrior with his lance, symbolizing the brutal and relentless nature of medieval warfare. The Master of Fauvel's use of gouache on parchment and intricate illumination techniques brings the scene to life, transporting the viewer back to the Middle Ages. The manuscript, now housed in the Bibliotheque Nationale de France, is a testament to the artistic and historical significance of the Crusades and the knightly culture of the time.

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