Canticles of Holy Mary. Reign of Alfonso X. 13th century. Mi
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Canticles of Holy Mary. Reign of Alfonso X. 13th century. Mi
Canticles of Holy Mary. Reign of Alfonso X. 13th century. Miniature. Detail. Spanish reconquest. Christian castle siege
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13th Alfonso Arab Arabic Batlle Canticles Cantigas Christians Escorial Galician Iberian Language Manuscript Maria Moors Moresque Moslem Muslim Muslims Mussulman Peninsula Poems Reconquest Reign Siege Codices Muslem
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This exquisite detail from a 13th-century Spanish manuscript, known as the Cantigas de Santa Maria or the Canticles of Holy Mary, showcases the Christian army preparing for a siege against an Islamic castle during the Reign of Alfonso X of Castile and Leon. The Cantigas de Santa Maria is a collection of 420 poems and illustrations, each dedicated to the Virgin Mary, composed in Galician-Portuguese and written between 1252 and 1283. The manuscript is a testament to the rich cultural exchange between the Christian and Islamic worlds during the Iberian Middle Ages. The illustration depicts a diverse army of Christian soldiers, dressed in various European and Middle Eastern styles, gathering their forces before the siege. The castle, adorned with intricate Moorish decorations, stands tall and imposing, symbolizing the resistance of the Islamic world. The soldiers, armed with shields, spears, and crossbows, are focused and determined, ready to engage in battle. The Cantigas de Santa Maria is now a part of the Royal Library at El Escorial in Spain, a testament to the complex history of the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages. The manuscript reflects the Christian reconquest of the peninsula, which began in the late 8th century and continued until the late 15th century. The Cantigas de Santa Maria is a unique and valuable historical document, providing insights into the art, language, and culture of the time.
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