The Romance and Valor of 12th to 15th Century Knights and Tournaments
Explore the captivating world of medieval knights from the 12th to the 15th century, featuring the dramatic dubbing ceremonies of Crusaders and the valor of knights in battle as depicted in the Maciejowski Bible. Witness the grandeur of tournaments held in the 13th and 14th centuries, where honor and courtliness were on display. Discover the illuminated Codex Manesse, a treasure trove of love songs and chivalric ideals. This era was a vibrant tapestry of martial prowess, romantic gestures, and cultural advancements that defined knighthood.
The Romance and Valor of 12th to 15th Century Knights and Tournaments
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Courtliness in the Codex Manesse • The Codex Manesse or Heiderberger Liederhandschrift is an illuminated manuscript copied in Zurich between 1305-1344 containing love songs by German troubadors (Minnesänger). Each of the 137 poets is portrayed as an idealized knight. The Codex Manesse is a picture book for fin amour and early fourteenth-century conceptions of courtliness