Monday, November 17, 2014

Monogrammist LIW - Children's Crusade, 1522 - 1532

Monogrammist LIW - Children's Crusade (1) 1522 - 1532 Monogrammist LIW - Children's Crusade (2) 1522 - 1532 Monogrammist LIW - Children's Crusade (3) 1522 - 1532 Monogrammist LIW - Children's Crusade (4) 1522 - 1532 Monogrammist LIW - Children's Crusade (5) 1522 - 1532 Monogrammist LIW - Children's Crusade (6) 1522 - 1532 - source

Given the title of this series of prints, it likely takes inspiration from a medieval story involving children who go on a crusade to liberate the Holy Land but are sold into slavery instead. Read more about it here.
Posted by Aeron at 11/17/2014

2 comments:

Dr. Theda said...

What is the story behind these images.... Never heard of this piece of History...
Great Post...

1:56 PM
Aeron said...

These artworks appear to be a fantastical interpretation of this story. http://www.historyhouse.com/in_history/childrens_crusade/

2:13 PM

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