Circa 13th Century Collection

"Journeying through the Circa 13th Century: A Glimpse into Medieval Europe" Step back in time and explore the wonders of the circa 13th century

Circa 13th Century Collection: Salisbury cathedral, Wiltshire, England

Salisbury cathedral, Wiltshire, England
Salisbury cathedral in Salisbury, Wiltshire. The cathedral is one of the best examples of Early English architecture. Due to the short period of time that it was in

Circa 13th Century Collection: Entrance to Heidelberg Castle in Heidelberg, Germany Circa 1887

Entrance to Heidelberg Castle in Heidelberg, Germany Circa 1887
Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Entrance to Heidelberg Castle in Heidelberg, Germany Circa 1887. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Circa 13th Century Collection: Spain, Two pages from the Arab manuscript, considerations about grammar by Izz Al-Din-Al-Zayani

Spain, Two pages from the Arab manuscript, considerations about grammar by Izz Al-Din-Al-Zayani, 1257 13th century, Biblioteca (Library)

Circa 13th Century Collection: Tower of Goetz in Heilbronn, Germany Circa 1887

Tower of Goetz in Heilbronn, Germany Circa 1887
Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Tower of Goetz in Heilbronn, Germany Circa 1887. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Circa 13th Century Collection: Two Irish Wolfhounds rest on the grounds of Ashford Castle, a luxury hotel in Cong, Ireland

Two Irish Wolfhounds rest on the grounds of Ashford Castle, a luxury hotel in Cong, Ireland
Two Irish Wolfhounds rest on the grounds of Ashford Castle, a 13th century castle turned into a 5 star luxury hotel located in Cong, Ireland; Cong, County Mayo, Ireland

Circa 13th Century Collection: Message, Chronicle of Henry VII (Balduineum), 1341, published in 1880

Message, Chronicle of Henry VII (Balduineum), 1341, published in 1880
" In the return of the Curia was reported to him the death of Albert King of the Romans."

Circa 13th Century Collection: Alexander in a Glass Barrel

Alexander in a Glass Barrel
How Alexander lowered himself into the sea in a Glass Barrel, miniature of a manuscript of the 13th Century

Circa 13th Century Collection: Ruins of the Castle of Brederode in Ghent, Holland Circa 1887

Ruins of the Castle of Brederode in Ghent, Holland Circa 1887
Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Ruins of the Castle of Brederode in Ghent, Holland Circa 1887. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Circa 13th Century Collection: Ruins of Abbey of Allerheiligen in Allerheiligen, Germany Circa 1887

Ruins of Abbey of Allerheiligen in Allerheiligen, Germany Circa 1887
Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Ruins of the Abbey of Allerheiligen in Allerheiligen, Germany Circa 1887. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Circa 13th Century Collection: Medieval Priest, Theologian & Alchemist - 13th century

Medieval Priest, Theologian & Alchemist - 13th century
Illustration of a Medieval Priest, Theologian & Alchemist - 13th century

Historic image in black and white of Mouse Tower, Ehrenfels, Germany circa 1920; Ehrenfels, Germany

Circa 13th Century Collection: Historic image in black and white of York Minster Cathedral with pedestrians

Historic image in black and white of York Minster Cathedral with pedestrians and cars on the street, circa 1920; York, England

Circa 13th Century Collection: Historic image in sepia of York Minster Cathedral in the background

Historic image in sepia of York Minster Cathedral in the background and a typical victorian street scene with pedestrians and horse and carriage on the street, circa 1920; York, England

Circa 13th Century Collection: Giotto di Bondone, c. 1267 - 1337, aka Giotto and Giottus. Italian painter and architect

Giotto di Bondone, c. 1267 - 1337, aka Giotto and Giottus. Italian painter and architect. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

Circa 13th Century Collection: Saint Francis of Assisi, born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, also known as Francesco

Saint Francis of Assisi, born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, also known as Francesco, circa 1181 / 1182 - 1226
Saint Francis of Assisi, born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, also known as Francesco, circa 1181/1182 - 1226. Italian Catholic friar, deacon and preacher

Circa 13th Century Collection: Kublai Khan. Fifth Khagan (Great Khan) of the Mongol Empire from 1260 to 1294

Kublai Khan. Fifth Khagan (Great Khan) of the Mongol Empire from 1260 to 1294, founder of the Yuan dynasty in China as a conquest dynasty in 1271

Circa 13th Century Collection: Roger Bacon, c. ?1219 / 20 - c. ?1292, also known as Doctor Mirabilis

Roger Bacon, c. ?1219 / 20 - c. ?1292, also known as Doctor Mirabilis. English philosopher and Franciscan friar
Roger Bacon, c.?1219/20 - c.?1292, also known as Doctor Mirabilis. English philosopher and Franciscan friar. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

Circa 13th Century Collection: Eilean Donan castle and causeway near Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland

Eilean Donan castle and causeway near Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland
A view of Eilean Donan Castle and its causeway bridge in Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland; Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland

Circa 13th Century Collection: Nighttime at Ashford Castle, a 13th century castle turned into a 5 star luxury hotel, Ireland

Nighttime at Ashford Castle, a 13th century castle turned into a 5 star luxury hotel, Ireland
Nighttime at Ashford Castle, a 13th century castle turned into a 5 star luxury hotel; Cong, County May, Ireland

Illustration of Amiens Cathedral, France

France, Chartres Cathedral

Circa 13th Century Collection: Portrait of Marco Polo Engraving, 1254-1324

Portrait of Marco Polo Engraving, 1254-1324
Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of a Portrait of Marco Polo Engraving, 1254-1324. Source: Kristofer Columbus, Lefnad Och Resor (Christopher Columbus)

Illustration of remains of Livonian Cesis Castle in Latvia

Circa 13th Century Collection: Map of Bristol in Yorkshire, England Victorian Engraving, Circa 1247

Map of Bristol in Yorkshire, England Victorian Engraving, Circa 1247
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraving of Map of Bristol in Yorkshire, England Victorian Engraving, Circa 1247 from Our Own Country, Great Britain, Descriptive, Historical, Pictorial

Circa 13th Century Collection: Orthodox monastery Studenica, Serbia

Orthodox monastery Studenica, Serbia
Antique illustration of the Orthodox monastery Studenica, Serbia, UNESCO world heritage site. It is best known for its unique collection of 13th century frescoes

Naples Cathedral (Duomo Di Napoli), Campania, Italy

Circa 13th Century Collection: Sunrise with the Binnenhof (Inner Court) with the Hofvijver Lake, Hague, Netherlands

Sunrise with the Binnenhof (Inner Court) with the Hofvijver Lake, Hague, Netherlands
The Binnenhof (Inner Court) is a complex of buildings in the city centre of The Hague, next to the Hofvijver lake. Built primarily in the 13th century

Circa 13th Century Collection: The Dome and Facade Sculptures of Siena Cathedral (Duomo di Siena), Siena, Tuscany, Italy

The Dome and Facade Sculptures of Siena Cathedral (Duomo di Siena), Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Siena Cathedral is a medieval church in Siena, Italy, currently dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. The cathedral itself was originally designed and completed between 1215 and 1263

13th century cruck house

Illustration of Alakopru bridge, Turkey

Illustration of monumental pishtaq (gate) to Sultanhano caravanserai, Aksaray, Turkey

Illustration of entrance to Kubad Abad Palace, near Aksaray, Turkey

Illustration of Rouen Cathedral, in Normandy, France

Illustration of Cathedrale St-Julien du Mans, Loire Valley, France

Illustration of Mongolian tent

Circa 13th Century Collection: Saghmosavank monastery, Armenia

Saghmosavank monastery, Armenia
The Saghmosavank is a 13th-century Armenian monastic complex located in the village of Saghmosavan in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia

Circa 13th Century Collection: Get Medieval On You

Get Medieval On You
Circa 1250, A depiction of medieval surgery and the setting of limbs from a 13th century treatise on surgery. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)

Circa 13th Century Collection: St. Maria Church in Lisbon

St. Maria Church in Lisbon
Interior view of the St. Maria church from 16th Century (1502-1601) at Jeronimo Monastery with Manuelina architecture and UNESCO World Heritage site in Lisbon, Portugal

Circa 13th Century Collection: Narasimha Statue in Hampi

Narasimha Statue in Hampi
Huge (broken) statue of Narasimha (one of the 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu) in Hampi Karnataka (near Hospet). Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage site

Circa 13th Century Collection: St Peters Church, Riga, Latvia

St Peters Church, Riga, Latvia
St Peters Church, a 13th Century Medieval Lutheran Church silhouetted against the sky. Old Town, Riga, Latvia. UNESCO World Heritage Site

Circa 13th Century Collection: Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales

Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales
Caernarfon Castle was constructed by King Edward I of England following his conquest of Gwynedd in 1283

Circa 13th Century Collection: Ruins of old town in Mystras, Greece

Ruins of old town in Mystras, Greece - travel background

Circa 13th Century Collection: Street in old town of Santiago de Compostela

Street in old town of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruna, Galicia, Spain

Circa 13th Century Collection: Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruna, Galicia, Spain

Circa 13th Century Collection: Thailand, Siam archaeological Park, Sukhothai, Wat Mahatha, View of Buddha statue

Thailand, Siam archaeological Park, Sukhothai, Wat Mahatha, View of Buddha statue
One of the great figure of Buddha that there is in the Sukhothai Historical Park in Sukhothai, Thailand

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruna, Galicia, Spain

Circa 13th Century Collection: Reflections of Wat Mahathat, Sukhothai, Thailand

Reflections of Wat Mahathat, Sukhothai, Thailand
The ancient Thai capital of Sukhothai (translated means dawn of happiness) was the first capital of Siam founded by King Ramkhamhaeng during the 13th Century

Circa 13th Century Collection: Chartres Cathedral

Chartres Cathedral, France. West facade of the 13th century cathedral

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"Journeying through the Circa 13th Century: A Glimpse into Medieval Europe" Step back in time and explore the wonders of the circa 13th century, a period filled with rich history and captivating tales. From the majestic Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire, England to the grand entrance of Heidelberg Castle in Germany, this era showcases architectural marvels that have stood the test of time. Delve into knowledge with two pages from an Arab manuscript by Izz Al-Din-Al-Zayani, offering profound insights on grammar dating back to 1257. Witness the Tower of Goetz in Heilbronn, Germany as it proudly stands tall since its creation during this remarkable epoch. Uncover stories from ancient chronicles like Henry VII's Balduineum published in 1880, shedding light on past events that shaped our world. Marvel at "Alexander in a Glass Barrel, " a mysterious artwork that captivates imagination even centuries later. Witness remnants of medieval glory through ruins such as Brederode Castle in Ghent, Holland and Allerheiligen Abbey in Germany. These crumbling structures whisper tales of battles fought and lives lived within their walls. Discover notable figures like Marco Polo through an engraving capturing his essence during his extraordinary travels between 1254-1324. Meet a medieval priest who was not only a theologian but also an alchemist—a testament to the diverse pursuits pursued during this age. Dive into tragic narratives like Margaret of Burgandy's story—Queen consort accused unjustly yet met her untimely demise while imprisoned. The legend surrounding her death adds intrigue to her tale despite official records suggesting illness claimed her life. King Louis X's quick remarriage five days later raises eyebrows about his intentions. Lastly, behold historic images showcasing Ehrenfels' Mouse Tower—an iconic structure nestled amidst picturesque landscapes—evoking awe even until its capture on film in the 1920s.