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Battle during First Crusade (Peoples Crusade), 1096-1099, (c1490). Artist: Sebastian Marmoret French
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Battle during First Crusade (Peoples Crusade), 1096-1099, (c1490). Artist: Sebastian Marmoret French
Battle during First Crusade (Peoples Crusade), 1096-1099, (c1490). Foreground: mounted knights unhorsed and killed. Centre: melee of hand-to-hand fighting with, on left, man wielding two-sided battleaxe or bipennis. Right background: reinforcements streaming out of city gates. Peter The Hermit (c1050-c1115) was popularly credited with instigating first crusade but his role was not as significant as medieval historians claimed. Detail from Passages fait Outremer
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11th Century Battleaxe Blood Crusader Crusades Eleventh Century First Crusade Killing Knight Mounted Peter The Hermit Ann Ronan Pictures Melee
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This print captures a pivotal moment during the Battle of the First Crusade, also known as the Peoples Crusade, which took place from 1096 to 1099. Created by Sebastian Marmoret French in approximately 1490, this artwork provides a vivid depiction of the chaos and brutality that characterized medieval warfare. In the foreground, we witness mounted knights being unhorsed and killed, their armor no match for the ferocity of battle. The center showcases a melee of hand-to-hand combat, with one man wielding a formidable two-sided battleaxe or bipennis. Meanwhile, in the right background, reinforcements pour out of city gates to join the fight. Peter The Hermit is prominently featured in this scene; however, his actual role in instigating the first crusade was not as significant as once believed. Nevertheless, his presence adds an intriguing historical context to this powerful image. The artist's attention to detail brings this momentous event to life – from blood-stained battlegrounds to vibrant colors symbolizing religious fervor and conflict. This print serves as a testament to both human courage and suffering during these tumultuous times. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of artistry by Peter The Hermit and Sebastian Marmoret French, we are reminded of the sacrifices made by those who fought valiantly for their beliefs during one of history's most consequential conflicts – forever etching their names into our collective memory.
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