Tombs of the Knights Templar (painting by Alessandro Sanquirico)
Alessandro Sanquirico (1777 – 1849) was a renowned Italian painter and stage designer who created sets for many Italian theater companies, including La Scala. He …
Category: Knights Templar Art & Posters
Institution of the Knights Templar Order by Pope Honorius II
At the Council of Troyes in 1129, Pope Honorius II approved the creation of the Order of the Knights Templar. The Latin rule (Regula …
“First Templars”, 1783
“Premiers Templiers en habit de guerre a cheval” (1783). An early modern image. Clearly in the 17th century they did not have a good concept …
“The Shadow” by Edmund Blair Leighton
Edmund Blair Leighton is known for his iconic works depicting medieval life in its most romanticized form: “The Accolade”, “God Speed”, “Tristan and Isolde” and …