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The Second Crusaders Arrive in Constantinople
A 15th century CE painting by Jean Fouquet depicting the Second Crusaders (1147-49 CE), led by Louis VII and Conrad III, as they arrive at Constantinople.
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Iona Abbey
Iona Abbey, Scotland.
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Book of Kells, Folio 292r
The Book of Kells, (folio 292r), c. 800 CE, showing the lavishly decorated text that opens the Gospel of John. (Trinity College Library)
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Book of Kells, Folio 5
Folio 5 of the Book of Kells with the Eusebian Canons.
Trinity College Library
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Book of Kells, Folio 27
Folio 27 of the Book of Kells with the four evangelists.
Trinity College Library
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The Book of Kells
Facsimile of the Book of Kells on public display at Hackley Public Library.
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Anastasis Scene in Chora Museum
Anastasis Scene, Chora Museum, Period: Late Byzantine; circa: 14th century CE, Istanbul, Turkey. Anastasis meaning ‘’standing up again’’ in Greek, Anastasis is one of the finest examples of frescoes in the world...
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Deesis Scene in Chora Museum
Deesis Scene in Chora Museum, Period: Late Byzantine; circa: 14th century CE. Istanbul, Turkey. Seated in the center of a multi-layered mandorla, Christ is surrounded by Mary, John the Baptist, 12 disciples, martyrs...
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Hyperpyron Coin of Manuel I Komnenos
A gold hyperpyron coin of Byzantine emperor Manuel I Komnenos (r. 1143-1180 CE). On the obverse is Christ while the emperor is shown on the reverse holding a cross. (Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. http://www.cngcoins.com...
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Byzantine Empire c. 1180 CE
A map illustrating the Mediterranean in the 12th century and, in purple, the Byzantine Empire c. 1180 CE, during the reign of Manuel I Komnenos.
