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Military costume, 12th century. Stock Photo

RME61251–Military costume, 12th century.

ELEMENTALS - Air and Fire Personifications of Air and Fire - artwork after a 12th century illustration ot Aratus, in the Natinoal Library, Vienna Stock Photo

RMMC868F–ELEMENTALS - Air and Fire Personifications of Air and Fire - artwork after a 12th century illustration ot Aratus, in the Natinoal Library, Vienna

Chalice of Saint Remigius dating from the 12th century. Illustration from 'L'ancienne France: les arts et métiers au Moyen-Âge. Etude illustrée sur le Moyen--Âge et la Renaissance d'après les ouvrages de M. Paul Lacroix', published in 1887 by Firmin-Didot (Paris). Stock Photo

RM2WB4BJ6–Chalice of Saint Remigius dating from the 12th century. Illustration from 'L'ancienne France: les arts et métiers au Moyen-Âge. Etude illustrée sur le Moyen--Âge et la Renaissance d'après les ouvrages de M. Paul Lacroix', published in 1887 by Firmin-Didot (Paris).

Norman Vessel, 12th Century, Illustration from John Cassell's Illustrated History of England, Vol. I from the earliest period to the reign of Edward the Fourth, Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1857 Stock Photo

RMTRD47M–Norman Vessel, 12th Century, Illustration from John Cassell's Illustrated History of England, Vol. I from the earliest period to the reign of Edward the Fourth, Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1857

Russian people in 12th century, illustration from book dated 1916 Stock Photo

RM2BFGXWF–Russian people in 12th century, illustration from book dated 1916

Crusaders on the March in the 12th Century Stock Photo

RMB6RH8R–Crusaders on the March in the 12th Century

Middle age. Cog (ship). 11th-12th century. illustration, 1879. Color. Europe. Stock Photo

RMKXE1MD–Middle age. Cog (ship). 11th-12th century. illustration, 1879. Color. Europe.

Spain, Santillana del Mar. Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana. Romanesque style, 12th century. Illustration by Letre. Engraving by Sierra. Crónica General de España, Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Castilla-La Vieja, 1870. Stock Photo

RM2F7GWM3–Spain, Santillana del Mar. Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana. Romanesque style, 12th century. Illustration by Letre. Engraving by Sierra. Crónica General de España, Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Castilla-La Vieja, 1870.

Alexander does battle with dragons and other fantastical beasts. 12th century illustration to the Song of Alexander Stock Photo

RMHHW3DT–Alexander does battle with dragons and other fantastical beasts. 12th century illustration to the Song of Alexander

Spain: An illustration from the Tale of Bayad and Riyad, Al-Andalus (Islamic Andalucia), late 12th century. Hadith Bayāḍ wa Riyāḍ (The Story of Bayad and Riyad) or Qissat Bayad wa Riyad is a 13th-century Arabic love story. The main characters of the tale are Bayad, a merchant's son and a foreigner from Damascus, and Riyad, a well educated girl in the court of an unnamed Hajib (vizier/minister) of Iraq and a 'Lady' (al-sayyida). The Hadith Bayad wa Riyad is believed to be the only illustrated manuscript known to have survived from more than eight centuries of Muslim presence in Spain. Stock Photo

RM2B01GAR–Spain: An illustration from the Tale of Bayad and Riyad, Al-Andalus (Islamic Andalucia), late 12th century. Hadith Bayāḍ wa Riyāḍ (The Story of Bayad and Riyad) or Qissat Bayad wa Riyad is a 13th-century Arabic love story. The main characters of the tale are Bayad, a merchant's son and a foreigner from Damascus, and Riyad, a well educated girl in the court of an unnamed Hajib (vizier/minister) of Iraq and a 'Lady' (al-sayyida). The Hadith Bayad wa Riyad is believed to be the only illustrated manuscript known to have survived from more than eight centuries of Muslim presence in Spain.

An illustration from a late 12th century English manuscript. That people could believe in these absurdities is not so surprising when it is remembered how little was known of any far off lands. Stock Photo

RMWH9A07–An illustration from a late 12th century English manuscript. That people could believe in these absurdities is not so surprising when it is remembered how little was known of any far off lands.

Circular Psaltery played by musician.12th century. Stock Photo

RMKE51AF–Circular Psaltery played by musician.12th century.

19th century illustration of Crusader fleet crossing the Bosporus in the 12th century Stock Photo

RMF7PY58–19th century illustration of Crusader fleet crossing the Bosporus in the 12th century

Vision of the angelic hierarchy - 12th century Stock Photo

RMT1AE4J–Vision of the angelic hierarchy - 12th century

A late 19th century illustration of the former Roman Catholic cathedral constructed between the 12th and 16th centuries in Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges, Haute-Garonne, southwestern France. It was the seat of the Ancient Diocese of Comminges. Stock Photo

RM2R9JT9W–A late 19th century illustration of the former Roman Catholic cathedral constructed between the 12th and 16th centuries in Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges, Haute-Garonne, southwestern France. It was the seat of the Ancient Diocese of Comminges.

British warriors in the late 12th century, England / Englische Krieger gegen Ende des 12. Jahrhunderts, England, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Stock Photo

RF2BKYY0F–British warriors in the late 12th century, England / Englische Krieger gegen Ende des 12. Jahrhunderts, England, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,

Al-Jazari, Waterwheel Powered by Donkey, 12th Century Stock Photo

RM2BDYNNJ–Al-Jazari, Waterwheel Powered by Donkey, 12th Century

William's [The Norman] Love-making with MATILDA OF FLANDERS. From the Book 'Danes, Saxons and Normans : or, Stories of our ancestors' by Edgar, J. G. (John George), 1834-1864 Published in London in 1863 Stock Photo

RF2DTJ8RK–William's [The Norman] Love-making with MATILDA OF FLANDERS. From the Book 'Danes, Saxons and Normans : or, Stories of our ancestors' by Edgar, J. G. (John George), 1834-1864 Published in London in 1863

Raimund II. von Tripolis, ab 1137 Graf von Tripolis. Crusade, 1910s, 1920s, 20th century, archive, Carl Simon, history, historical, man, count, earl, noble, 12th century, illustration, portrait Stock Photo

RMG5AGJ9–Raimund II. von Tripolis, ab 1137 Graf von Tripolis. Crusade, 1910s, 1920s, 20th century, archive, Carl Simon, history, historical, man, count, earl, noble, 12th century, illustration, portrait

Details of a reliquary cross in gilded copper from Friesing Diocesan Museum, 12th century. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Alteneck's 'Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century,' Frankfurt, 1879. Illustration by Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck, lithographed by Joh. Klipphahn, and published by Heinrich Keller. Hefner-Alteneck (1811 - 1903) was a German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator and etcher. Stock Photo

RM2A7CAY4–Details of a reliquary cross in gilded copper from Friesing Diocesan Museum, 12th century. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Alteneck's 'Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century,' Frankfurt, 1879. Illustration by Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck, lithographed by Joh. Klipphahn, and published by Heinrich Keller. Hefner-Alteneck (1811 - 1903) was a German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator and etcher.

12th Century Map of Jerusalem: Knights Templar Crusades, illuminated manuscript circa 1199 Stock Photo

RM2PMMP03–12th Century Map of Jerusalem: Knights Templar Crusades, illuminated manuscript circa 1199

Enamelled chasse from Limoges dating from the 12th century. Illustration from 'L'ancienne France: les arts et métiers au Moyen-Âge. Etude illustrée sur le Moyen--Âge et la Renaissance d'après les ouvrages de M. Paul Lacroix', published in 1887 by Firmin-Didot (Paris). Stock Photo

RM2WB4BH9–Enamelled chasse from Limoges dating from the 12th century. Illustration from 'L'ancienne France: les arts et métiers au Moyen-Âge. Etude illustrée sur le Moyen--Âge et la Renaissance d'après les ouvrages de M. Paul Lacroix', published in 1887 by Firmin-Didot (Paris).

Noble Ladies of Normandy, Costume of the 12th century, Illustration from John Cassell's Illustrated History of England, Vol. I from the earliest period to the reign of Edward the Fourth, Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1857 Stock Photo

RMTRD47N–Noble Ladies of Normandy, Costume of the 12th century, Illustration from John Cassell's Illustrated History of England, Vol. I from the earliest period to the reign of Edward the Fourth, Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1857

Headpiece from 12th century manuscrupt, illustration from book dated 1916 Stock Photo

RM2BFGXT1–Headpiece from 12th century manuscrupt, illustration from book dated 1916

Knights Templar; Jean de Dreux (John Braine) and Geoffrey de Magnaville; 12th century; Black and White Illustration; Stock Photo

RMBXFGHD–Knights Templar; Jean de Dreux (John Braine) and Geoffrey de Magnaville; 12th century; Black and White Illustration;

Royal Costume from a miniature in a manuscript of the twelfth century. Stock Photo

RMW2JJX5–Royal Costume from a miniature in a manuscript of the twelfth century.

Founded in 1074 & reconstructed in the 12th century, Roskilde cathedral contains the dust of many Danish Kings. Denmark (1923) Stock Photo

RF2HJR1FX–Founded in 1074 & reconstructed in the 12th century, Roskilde cathedral contains the dust of many Danish Kings. Denmark (1923)

RMHHW3FM–Alexander does battle with dragons and other fantastical beasts. 12th century illustration to the Song of Alexander

Spain / Al-Andalus: Ibn Rushd (1126 - 10 December 1198), c. 12th century. Abū l-Walīd Muḥammad bin ʾAḥmad bin Rušd, better known as Ibn Rushd and in European literature as Averroes, was a Muslim polymath; a master of Aristotelian philosophy, Islamic philosophy, Islamic theology, Maliki law and jurisprudence, logic, psychology, politics, Arabic music theory, and the sciences of medicine, astronomy, geography, mathematics, physics and celestial mechanics. He was born in Córdoba, Al Andalus, modern-day Spain, and died in Marrakesh, Morocco. His school of philosophy is known as Averroism. Stock Photo

RM2B01G9R–Spain / Al-Andalus: Ibn Rushd (1126 - 10 December 1198), c. 12th century. Abū l-Walīd Muḥammad bin ʾAḥmad bin Rušd, better known as Ibn Rushd and in European literature as Averroes, was a Muslim polymath; a master of Aristotelian philosophy, Islamic philosophy, Islamic theology, Maliki law and jurisprudence, logic, psychology, politics, Arabic music theory, and the sciences of medicine, astronomy, geography, mathematics, physics and celestial mechanics. He was born in Córdoba, Al Andalus, modern-day Spain, and died in Marrakesh, Morocco. His school of philosophy is known as Averroism.

Kirkstall Abbey, Kirkstall , Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. A 12th century ruined Cistercian monastery. From English Pictures, published 1890. Stock Photo

RM2AKGT4X–Kirkstall Abbey, Kirkstall , Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. A 12th century ruined Cistercian monastery. From English Pictures, published 1890.

Medieval Organists (A.D. 1130 - 1174). 19th century reproduction illustration. Stock Photo

RMKH92BW–Medieval Organists (A.D. 1130 - 1174). 19th century reproduction illustration.

12th century knight on horsback accompanies a lady. 19th century english illustration Stock Photo

RMG1CWHW–12th century knight on horsback accompanies a lady. 19th century english illustration

Seal of Waldemar der Sieger or Waldemar the winner, King Waldemat II of Denmark, 12th century, Europe Stock Photo

RM2W6WFJ9–Seal of Waldemar der Sieger or Waldemar the winner, King Waldemat II of Denmark, 12th century, Europe

A late 19th century illustration of the 12th century Château de Saint-Béat, a ruined castle (top left) overlooking the Garonne River as it flows through Saint-Béat, a former commune in the Haute-Garonne department in southwestern France. Stock Photo

RM2R9JTH5–A late 19th century illustration of the 12th century Château de Saint-Béat, a ruined castle (top left) overlooking the Garonne River as it flows through Saint-Béat, a former commune in the Haute-Garonne department in southwestern France.

The 19th century engraving of mounted knight in war costume (full armour), after a miniature of a psalter, written and illuminated under Louis the Fat Stock Photo

RF2HDAJ66–The 19th century engraving of mounted knight in war costume (full armour), after a miniature of a psalter, written and illuminated under Louis the Fat

Trojan War Battle, 12th Century BC Stock Photo

RM2BDY4MF–Trojan War Battle, 12th Century BC

JUDGMENT OF GOD ON GODWIN [Godwin, Earl of Wessex] From the Book 'Danes, Saxons and Normans : or, Stories of our ancestors' by Edgar, J. G. (John George), 1834-1864 Published in London in 1863 Stock Photo

RF2DTJ8F6–JUDGMENT OF GOD ON GODWIN [Godwin, Earl of Wessex] From the Book 'Danes, Saxons and Normans : or, Stories of our ancestors' by Edgar, J. G. (John George), 1834-1864 Published in London in 1863

Middle Ages, knights, siege of a castle, illustration, after 'Hortus deliciarum' of Herrad von Landsberg (1125/1130 - 1195), , Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMCNWK86–Middle Ages, knights, siege of a castle, illustration, after 'Hortus deliciarum' of Herrad von Landsberg (1125/1130 - 1195), , Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

The images here all feature ecclesiastical Costume. They are from left to right:the Pluvial or Choral hood of a Bishop in the 15th century and the Pluvial or Choral hood of a 15th century Precentor. The illustration dates to 1882. Stock Photo

RF2AE2WTP–The images here all feature ecclesiastical Costume. They are from left to right:the Pluvial or Choral hood of a Bishop in the 15th century and the Pluvial or Choral hood of a 15th century Precentor. The illustration dates to 1882.

An etching from an illustration of the exterior of the Coenaculum, where tradition dictates that the Last Supper took place, and David's Tomb, where tradition dictates that David is buried, both traditions started by Crusaders in the 12th century, Jerusalem, 1864. From the New York Public Library. Stock Photo

RMKHC882–An etching from an illustration of the exterior of the Coenaculum, where tradition dictates that the Last Supper took place, and David's Tomb, where tradition dictates that David is buried, both traditions started by Crusaders in the 12th century, Jerusalem, 1864. From the New York Public Library.

Chasuble, stole and mitre of Saint Thomas, archbishop of Canterbury. 12th century Illustration from 'L'ancienne France: les arts et métiers au Moyen-Âge. Etude illustrée sur le Moyen--Âge et la Renaissance d'après les ouvrages de M. Paul Lacroix', published in 1887 by Firmin-Didot (Paris). Stock Photo

RM2WB4BD6–Chasuble, stole and mitre of Saint Thomas, archbishop of Canterbury. 12th century Illustration from 'L'ancienne France: les arts et métiers au Moyen-Âge. Etude illustrée sur le Moyen--Âge et la Renaissance d'après les ouvrages de M. Paul Lacroix', published in 1887 by Firmin-Didot (Paris).

Richard Coeur de Lion drawing his Sword upon the Cardinal-Legate of the Pope, Illustration from John Cassell's Illustrated History of England, Vol. I from the earliest period to the reign of Edward the Fourth, Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1857 Stock Photo

RMTRGP5P–Richard Coeur de Lion drawing his Sword upon the Cardinal-Legate of the Pope, Illustration from John Cassell's Illustrated History of England, Vol. I from the earliest period to the reign of Edward the Fourth, Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1857

Christ Pantocrator, mosaic, 12th century Stock Photo

RMBNF5NM–Christ Pantocrator, mosaic, 12th century

A Knights Hospitaler, 12th century; Black and White Illustration; Stock Photo

RMBXFGJ5–A Knights Hospitaler, 12th century; Black and White Illustration;

12th century bellows organ with two keyboards. Stock Photo

RMBRHAA5–12th century bellows organ with two keyboards.

Benedictine monks celebrating mass during the era of the Cult of the Virgin Mary, 12th and 13th century. Grisaille from Gautier de Coinci's Miracles de Nostre-Dame, France, 15th century. Drawn and lithographed by Ferdinand Sere and Auguste Racinet from Charles Louandre’s Les Arts Somptuaires, The Sumptuary Arts, Hangard-Mauge, Paris, 1858. Stock Photo

RM2K98X65–Benedictine monks celebrating mass during the era of the Cult of the Virgin Mary, 12th and 13th century. Grisaille from Gautier de Coinci's Miracles de Nostre-Dame, France, 15th century. Drawn and lithographed by Ferdinand Sere and Auguste Racinet from Charles Louandre’s Les Arts Somptuaires, The Sumptuary Arts, Hangard-Mauge, Paris, 1858.

Alexander does battle with fantastical horse-headed beasts. 12th century illustration to the Song of Alexander (Alexanderlied) Stock Photo

RMHHW3DX–Alexander does battle with fantastical horse-headed beasts. 12th century illustration to the Song of Alexander (Alexanderlied)

China/Tibet: Section from an illuminated manuscript, c. 12th-13th century. The Tibetan alphabet is an abugida of Indic origin used to write the Tibetan language as well as the Dzongkha language, Denzongkha, Ladakhi language and sometimes the Balti language. The printed form of the alphabet is called uchen script (Tibetan: དབུ་ཅན་; Wylie: dbu-can; 'with a head') while the hand-written cursive form used in everyday writing is called umê (Tibetan: དབུ་མེད་; Wylie: dbu-med; 'headless'). The alphabet is very closely linked to a broad ethnic Tibetan identity. Stock Photo

RM2B01ET8–China/Tibet: Section from an illuminated manuscript, c. 12th-13th century. The Tibetan alphabet is an abugida of Indic origin used to write the Tibetan language as well as the Dzongkha language, Denzongkha, Ladakhi language and sometimes the Balti language. The printed form of the alphabet is called uchen script (Tibetan: དབུ་ཅན་; Wylie: dbu-can; 'with a head') while the hand-written cursive form used in everyday writing is called umê (Tibetan: དབུ་མེད་; Wylie: dbu-med; 'headless'). The alphabet is very closely linked to a broad ethnic Tibetan identity.

Earth view of the Nubian geographer Edrisi or al-Idrisi from the 12th century, historical world map, illustration from 1881 Stock Photo

RM2G9K2W7–Earth view of the Nubian geographer Edrisi or al-Idrisi from the 12th century, historical world map, illustration from 1881

Female Musician Playing Harp ('Cythara') - pictured with with organistrum (left) and lyra. Organistrum, early version of hurdy gurdy. From illustration in 12th century manuscript. Stock Photo

RMKH92DB–Female Musician Playing Harp ('Cythara') - pictured with with organistrum (left) and lyra. Organistrum, early version of hurdy gurdy. From illustration in 12th century manuscript.

Illustration from the manuscript of Terence's 'Woman of Andros' depicting the preparations for a wedding. Dated 12th Century Stock Photo

RMG2NJFD–Illustration from the manuscript of Terence's 'Woman of Andros' depicting the preparations for a wedding. Dated 12th Century

Saint Cuthbert. Manuscript illustration from Bedes Life of St Cuthbert late 12th century. Cuthbert English monk and saint 635?-687 . . Stock Photo

RMWHAH9K–Saint Cuthbert. Manuscript illustration from Bedes Life of St Cuthbert late 12th century. Cuthbert English monk and saint 635?-687 . .

A late 19th century illustration of the cathedral in the town of Pamiers in the Ariège department of the Occitanie region, France. Built in the Southern French Gothic architectural tradition, the original church, dates back to the 12th century. The Wars of Religion during the 16th century caused great damage in the city, leaving only the bell tower, which could be used as a watchtower. Stock Photo

RM2RB88WG–A late 19th century illustration of the cathedral in the town of Pamiers in the Ariège department of the Occitanie region, France. Built in the Southern French Gothic architectural tradition, the original church, dates back to the 12th century. The Wars of Religion during the 16th century caused great damage in the city, leaving only the bell tower, which could be used as a watchtower.

Portrait of president Zachary Taylor. Zachary Taylor (1784 – 1850) was the 12th president of the United States, serving from March 1849 until his deat Stock Photo

RF2D5JPFK–Portrait of president Zachary Taylor. Zachary Taylor (1784 – 1850) was the 12th president of the United States, serving from March 1849 until his deat

Waterwheel invention, 12th century Stock Photo

RMT81N85–Waterwheel invention, 12th century

Commotion during the crowning of William [the Conqueror] From the Book 'Danes, Saxons and Normans : or, Stories of our ancestors' by Edgar, J. G. (John George), 1834-1864 Published in London in 1863 Stock Photo

RF2DTJB2P–Commotion during the crowning of William [the Conqueror] From the Book 'Danes, Saxons and Normans : or, Stories of our ancestors' by Edgar, J. G. (John George), 1834-1864 Published in London in 1863

Middle Ages, knights, arms and armour of medieval knights, illustration from 'Hortus Deliciarum', by Herrad von Landsberg, 1175 - 1195, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMCP1WYE–Middle Ages, knights, arms and armour of medieval knights, illustration from 'Hortus Deliciarum', by Herrad von Landsberg, 1175 - 1195, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

Nativity of Christ - medieval illustration from the Hortus deliciarum of Herrad of Landsberg (12th century) Stock Photo

RMEB12MP–Nativity of Christ - medieval illustration from the Hortus deliciarum of Herrad of Landsberg (12th century)

Genghis Khan (c1162-1227), c1937. Genghis Khan was the founder and first khagan of the Mongol Empire, which later became the largest contiguous land empire in history. Stock Photo

RM2PPN9B8–Genghis Khan (c1162-1227), c1937. Genghis Khan was the founder and first khagan of the Mongol Empire, which later became the largest contiguous land empire in history.

Agate dish gondola from the treasury of the Abbey of Saint-Denis, dated 12th century. Illustration from 'L'ancienne France: les arts et métiers au Moyen-Âge. Etude illustrée sur le Moyen--Âge et la Renaissance d'après les ouvrages de M. Paul Lacroix', published in 1887 by Firmin-Didot (Paris). Stock Photo

RM2WB4BH7–Agate dish gondola from the treasury of the Abbey of Saint-Denis, dated 12th century. Illustration from 'L'ancienne France: les arts et métiers au Moyen-Âge. Etude illustrée sur le Moyen--Âge et la Renaissance d'après les ouvrages de M. Paul Lacroix', published in 1887 by Firmin-Didot (Paris).

Henry II, Frankish Bishop, 12th Century, Illustration, The History of Costume, Braun & Schneider, Munich, Germany, 1861-1880 Stock Photo

RM2J6KA3P–Henry II, Frankish Bishop, 12th Century, Illustration, The History of Costume, Braun & Schneider, Munich, Germany, 1861-1880

Fresco of Saint Cuthbert, 12th Century Stock Photo

RMBNF348–Fresco of Saint Cuthbert, 12th Century

Black and White Illustration; Building work in progress 12th century; Stock Photo

RMBP38X9–Black and White Illustration; Building work in progress 12th century;

Plan of the Benedictine Monastery at Canterbury, England, in the 12th century. Stock Photo

RMC1YD18–Plan of the Benedictine Monastery at Canterbury, England, in the 12th century.

The men of the 12th Massachusetts Regiment dragging their baggage train during a storm, near Hyattstown, Maryland. September 1861. 19th century American Civil War illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Stock Photo

RF2K0NA2D–The men of the 12th Massachusetts Regiment dragging their baggage train during a storm, near Hyattstown, Maryland. September 1861. 19th century American Civil War illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper

RMHHW3GB–Alexander does battle with fantastical horse-headed beasts. 12th century illustration to the Song of Alexander (Alexanderlied)

Spain: Jerusalem. From a 12th century version of 'The Commentary on the Apocalypse' by Beatus of Liébana. Commentary on the Apocalypse (Commentaria In Apocalypsin) was originally an eighth century work by the Spanish monk and theologian Beatus of Liébana. Today, it refers to any of the extant manuscript copies of this work, especially any of the 26 illuminated copies that have survived. It is often referred to simply as the Beatus. The historical significance of the Commentary is made even more pronounced since it included a world map. Stock Photo

RM2B01PMF–Spain: Jerusalem. From a 12th century version of 'The Commentary on the Apocalypse' by Beatus of Liébana. Commentary on the Apocalypse (Commentaria In Apocalypsin) was originally an eighth century work by the Spanish monk and theologian Beatus of Liébana. Today, it refers to any of the extant manuscript copies of this work, especially any of the 26 illuminated copies that have survived. It is often referred to simply as the Beatus. The historical significance of the Commentary is made even more pronounced since it included a world map.

Plan of the Benedictine Monastery at Canterbury in the 12th century, from a plan drawn by a monk in about 1530 Stock Photo

RM2REGEJR–Plan of the Benedictine Monastery at Canterbury in the 12th century, from a plan drawn by a monk in about 1530

GREGORIAN Music score from 12th century with neume (sign in plainsong indicating note or group of notes to be sung to a syllable) Illustration of the monk Luther giving the Mass to Saint Gallus. From St Gallen library. Stock Photo

RMKF2RW0–GREGORIAN Music score from 12th century with neume (sign in plainsong indicating note or group of notes to be sung to a syllable) Illustration of the monk Luther giving the Mass to Saint Gallus. From St Gallen library.

Illustration depicting the Rhetoric giving instruction. The stalk of the tree divides into the three main parts of Rhetoric- 'Causa', 'Oratio' and 'Material', while the leaves symbolise the sub-divisions of each part. Dated 12th Century Stock Photo

RMG2NJFM–Illustration depicting the Rhetoric giving instruction. The stalk of the tree divides into the three main parts of Rhetoric- 'Causa', 'Oratio' and 'Material', while the leaves symbolise the sub-divisions of each part. Dated 12th Century

Spain, Palencia. Monzon Gate. Gate of the wall that was built to the north of the city around the year 1140, being demolished in 1868. Illustration by Letre. Engraving, 19th century. Cronica General de España, Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Asturias and Leon, 1867. Stock Photo

RM2B09327–Spain, Palencia. Monzon Gate. Gate of the wall that was built to the north of the city around the year 1140, being demolished in 1868. Illustration by Letre. Engraving, 19th century. Cronica General de España, Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Asturias and Leon, 1867.

A late 19th century illustration of the L'Eglise next to the 12th century Château de Saint-Béat, in Saint-Béat, a former commune in the Haute-Garonne department in southwestern France. Stock Photo

RM2RB888F–A late 19th century illustration of the L'Eglise next to the 12th century Château de Saint-Béat, in Saint-Béat, a former commune in the Haute-Garonne department in southwestern France.

The ceremony of feudal homage in the 12th century, bending the knee Stock Photo

RMT8X4CD–The ceremony of feudal homage in the 12th century, bending the knee

Arabic Traders, 12th-13th century Stock Photo

RMHRNWCG–Arabic Traders, 12th-13th century

William's [William the Conqueror] march on Hexham From the Book 'Danes, Saxons and Normans : or, Stories of our ancestors' by Edgar, J. G. (John George), 1834-1864 Published in London in 1863 Stock Photo

RF2DTJBJH–William's [William the Conqueror] march on Hexham From the Book 'Danes, Saxons and Normans : or, Stories of our ancestors' by Edgar, J. G. (John George), 1834-1864 Published in London in 1863

A 1912 French illustration showing Paris at the end of the 16th Century Stock Photo

RMM6RPGY–A 1912 French illustration showing Paris at the end of the 16th Century

Tale of Genji. Illustration from the 39th book 'Yugiri'. Yugiri (child of Hikaru Genji) is reading a letter from the mother of Ochiba no Miya (the wife of the late Kashiwagi). Kumoi no Kari (Yugiri's wife), who misunderstood the letter as a love letter from Ochiba no Miya to Yugiri, sneaks up from behind and tries to steal it. Stock Photo

RM2T3GBM9–Tale of Genji. Illustration from the 39th book 'Yugiri'. Yugiri (child of Hikaru Genji) is reading a letter from the mother of Ochiba no Miya (the wife of the late Kashiwagi). Kumoi no Kari (Yugiri's wife), who misunderstood the letter as a love letter from Ochiba no Miya to Yugiri, sneaks up from behind and tries to steal it.

Charles II (1630-1685), 1661. A portrait taken from the Michaelmas plea roll (K.B. 27/1837). Plea rolls are parchment rolls recording details of legal suits or actions in a court of law in England. Courts began recording their proceedings in plea rolls and filing writs from their foundation at the end of the 12th century. Stock Photo

RM2NYP8F5–Charles II (1630-1685), 1661. A portrait taken from the Michaelmas plea roll (K.B. 27/1837). Plea rolls are parchment rolls recording details of legal suits or actions in a court of law in England. Courts began recording their proceedings in plea rolls and filing writs from their foundation at the end of the 12th century.

Martyrdom of Saint Peter and Saint Paul depicted in a stained glass window in Bourges Cathedral, dating from the 12th century. Illustration from 'L'ancienne France: les arts et métiers au Moyen-Âge. Etude illustrée sur le Moyen--Âge et la Renaissance d'après les ouvrages de M. Paul Lacroix', published in 1887 by Firmin-Didot (Paris). Stock Photo

RM2WB4BHT–Martyrdom of Saint Peter and Saint Paul depicted in a stained glass window in Bourges Cathedral, dating from the 12th century. Illustration from 'L'ancienne France: les arts et métiers au Moyen-Âge. Etude illustrée sur le Moyen--Âge et la Renaissance d'après les ouvrages de M. Paul Lacroix', published in 1887 by Firmin-Didot (Paris).

Commoner, Wealthy Jew, Knight, 12th Century, Illustration, The History of Costume, Braun & Schneider, Munich, Germany, 1861-1880 Stock Photo

RM2J6KA5P–Commoner, Wealthy Jew, Knight, 12th Century, Illustration, The History of Costume, Braun & Schneider, Munich, Germany, 1861-1880

Visitation, stained glass, 12th century, France, Chartres Cathedral Stock Photo

RMBNF24G–Visitation, stained glass, 12th century, France, Chartres Cathedral

Black and White Illustration; 12th century weaving loom from the Faroe Isles Stock Photo

RMBP39CA–Black and White Illustration; 12th century weaving loom from the Faroe Isles

Helmet, from Castle Pomeroy, England, dating from c.12th century. Stock Photo

RMCWD94A–Helmet, from Castle Pomeroy, England, dating from c.12th century.

Bivouac of the field and staff officers of the 12th Massachusetts Regiment, during a stormy night, on their march from Hyattstown, Maryland. September 1861. 19th century American Civil War illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Stock Photo

RF2K0NA2A–Bivouac of the field and staff officers of the 12th Massachusetts Regiment, during a stormy night, on their march from Hyattstown, Maryland. September 1861. 19th century American Civil War illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper

Alexander does battle with six-handed human-like creatures and pigs with terrible fangs. 12th century illustration to the Song Stock Photo

RMHHW3DW–Alexander does battle with six-handed human-like creatures and pigs with terrible fangs. 12th century illustration to the Song

Spain: The Mouth of Hell. From a 12th century version of 'The Commentary on the Apocalypse' by Beatus of Liébana. Commentary on the Apocalypse (Commentaria In Apocalypsin) was originally an eighth century work by the Spanish monk and theologian Beatus of Liébana. Today, it refers to any of the extant manuscript copies of this work, especially any of the 26 illuminated copies that have survived. It is often referred to simply as the Beatus. The historical significance of the Commentary is made even more pronounced since it included a world map. Stock Photo

RM2B01PM9–Spain: The Mouth of Hell. From a 12th century version of 'The Commentary on the Apocalypse' by Beatus of Liébana. Commentary on the Apocalypse (Commentaria In Apocalypsin) was originally an eighth century work by the Spanish monk and theologian Beatus of Liébana. Today, it refers to any of the extant manuscript copies of this work, especially any of the 26 illuminated copies that have survived. It is often referred to simply as the Beatus. The historical significance of the Commentary is made even more pronounced since it included a world map.

manuscript dating from the 12th century, Gilbert von Poitiers also known as Gilbert Porreta, Gilbertus Porretanus, Gilbert de la Stock Photo

RFCP8HKP–manuscript dating from the 12th century, Gilbert von Poitiers also known as Gilbert Porreta, Gilbertus Porretanus, Gilbert de la

Great organ of the twelfth century, with bellows and a double keyboard. Stock Photo

RMKFRAW8–Great organ of the twelfth century, with bellows and a double keyboard.

Illustration depicting the Monk Gunzo laying a stick in bed with Abbot Hugh of Cluny and his dream. Hugh claims that he then had a dream in which St Peter and St Paul appeared to him, showing him the shape in which he was construct a church with rope. Dated 12th Century Stock Photo

RMG2NJAM–Illustration depicting the Monk Gunzo laying a stick in bed with Abbot Hugh of Cluny and his dream. Hugh claims that he then had a dream in which St Peter and St Paul appeared to him, showing him the shape in which he was construct a church with rope. Dated 12th Century

Spain, Toledo. Santa Maria la Blanca. Ancient synagogue built in 1180. It has five naves separated by pillars supporting horseshoe arches. During the 15th century was converted into a church. Interior view. Illustration by Urrabieta. Engraving by Sierra, 19th century. Cronica General de España, Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Castilla-La Nueva, 1869. Stock Photo

RM2APK1B8–Spain, Toledo. Santa Maria la Blanca. Ancient synagogue built in 1180. It has five naves separated by pillars supporting horseshoe arches. During the 15th century was converted into a church. Interior view. Illustration by Urrabieta. Engraving by Sierra, 19th century. Cronica General de España, Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Castilla-La Nueva, 1869.

An early 19th century illustration of a Romanesque doorway to the former Roman Catholic cathedral constructed between the 12th and 16th centuries in Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges, Haute-Garonne, southwestern France. It was the seat of the Ancient Diocese of Comminges. Stock Photo

RM2RB87TE–An early 19th century illustration of a Romanesque doorway to the former Roman Catholic cathedral constructed between the 12th and 16th centuries in Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges, Haute-Garonne, southwestern France. It was the seat of the Ancient Diocese of Comminges.

Enthroned Emperor 12th Century Cathedral Strasbourg Stained glass window France French Stock Photo

RMDW8ECH–Enthroned Emperor 12th Century Cathedral Strasbourg Stained glass window France French

Turba Philosophorum, 12th Century Stock Photo

RMHRKRXE–Turba Philosophorum, 12th Century

SWEYN STRUCK BY THE HAND OF DEATH [Sweyn Forkbeard (960–1014), King of Denmark, England, and Norway as Sweyn I] From the Book 'Danes, Saxons and Normans : or, Stories of our ancestors' by Edgar, J. G. (John George), 1834-1864 Published in London in 1863 Stock Photo

RF2DTJ8EX–SWEYN STRUCK BY THE HAND OF DEATH [Sweyn Forkbeard (960–1014), King of Denmark, England, and Norway as Sweyn I] From the Book 'Danes, Saxons and Normans : or, Stories of our ancestors' by Edgar, J. G. (John George), 1834-1864 Published in London in 1863

Europe. Medieval period. French vessel. 12th century. Engraving. Stock Photo

RM2XJ3J5P–Europe. Medieval period. French vessel. 12th century. Engraving.

Gardes LaFayette. 12th Regiment, New York State Militia, circa 1850. Stock Photo

RM2R3GDXA–Gardes LaFayette. 12th Regiment, New York State Militia, circa 1850.

Edward VI (1537-1553), 1549. A portrait taken from the Easter plea roll (K.B. 27/1150). Plea rolls are parchment rolls recording details of legal suits or actions in a court of law in England. Courts began recording their proceedings in plea rolls and filing writs from their foundation at the end of the 12th century. Stock Photo

RM2NYP5AD–Edward VI (1537-1553), 1549. A portrait taken from the Easter plea roll (K.B. 27/1150). Plea rolls are parchment rolls recording details of legal suits or actions in a court of law in England. Courts began recording their proceedings in plea rolls and filing writs from their foundation at the end of the 12th century.

The Louvre (museum) fortress in the late 12th century under Philip II of France Stock Photo

RM2A600PH–The Louvre (museum) fortress in the late 12th century under Philip II of France

Servant, Roman Pope, King, 12th Century, Illustration, The History of Costume, Braun & Schneider, Munich, Germany, 1861-1880 Stock Photo

RM2J6KA65–Servant, Roman Pope, King, 12th Century, Illustration, The History of Costume, Braun & Schneider, Munich, Germany, 1861-1880

Nativity by Otto Munziger, stained glass, 12th century Stock Photo

RMBNF2CH–Nativity by Otto Munziger, stained glass, 12th century

12th century illustration Stock Photos and Images

12th century illustration Stock Photos and Images

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