Saladin ravaging the Holy Land from BL YT 12, f. 161

Detail of an historiated initial ‘B'(uymonz) of Saladin’s mounted soldiers forcing captives and livestock from the burning city. Image taken from f. 161 of Histoire d’Outremer, continued to 1232. Written in French.

Good to know All metadata Providing institution The British Library (opens in new window) Creator William of Tyre Subject British Library Yates Thompson Collection BL YT 12 f. 161 Gothic, written below top line Type of object Catalogue of Illuminated Manuscripts illuminated manuscripts