#xiii century

St. Nicholas “Lipensky” (Russian icon from Lipnya Church of St. Nicholas in Novgorod), XIII century.

The Luttrell Psalter (British Library, Add. MS 42130) is an illuminated manuscript written and illustrated circa 1320–1340 by anonymous scribes and artists

Alfonso X’s Book of Games, 13th century between 1251 and 1283.

Alfonso X’s Book of Games, 13th century between 1251 and 1283.

Alfonso X’s Book of Games, 13th century between 1251 and 1283.

Alfonso X’s Book of Games, 13th century between 1251 and 1283.

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Tomb of Elisenda de Montcada

Elisenda de Montcada (c. 1292 – 19 June 1364) was queen consort of Aragon as the fourth and last spouse of James II of Aragon. She served as Regentor “Queen-Lieutenant” of Aragon during the absence of her spouse from 1324 until 1327. She was a daughter of Pere II Ramon de MontcadaandElisenda de Pinos. She and James II founded the Monastery of Pedralbes, a Franciscan convent of the Poor Clares. After James II’s death in 1327, Elisenda lived adjacent to the monastery for the remaining 37 years of her life.