The Conquest of Constantinople by the Crusaders in 1204
Loyset Liédet · 1470
Why it's great
In 1204 crusaders on the Fourth Crusade attacked the Christian city of Constantinople from their ships instead of going to the Holy Land. This French manuscript painting was made around 1470 and shows them swarming the walls.
🏛️ Part of history
The Crusades (1095–1291) — In 1204 crusaders on the Fourth Crusade attacked the Christian city of Constantinople from their ships instead of going to the Holy Land.
Where to see it
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Loyset Liédet was a manuscript painter born in Hesdin around 1420. He worked for the Dukes of Burgundy in Bruges, painting large histories and chronicles in miniature for their libraries. He died in Bruges in 1479.
