Franks Collection

Charles Martel in the Battle of Tours, 1837. Creator: Steuben, Charles de (1788-1856)
Charles Martel in the Battle of Tours, 1837. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Charlemagne, King and Emperor
Charlemagne (Carolus Magnus. Karolus Magnus, Charles the Great), King of the Franks from 768, King of the Lombards from 774, and Emperor of the Romans from 800

Scene from Song of Roland
Roland blowing his warhorn in battle against the Saracens at Roncesvalle, 789 AD. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Meeting between Pope Adrian I and Charlemagne, miniature in the incunabula Chronicles of France, printed by A. Verard, Paris, 1493

Modernist House, Holland-On-Sea
A photograph of a modernist seaside house situated in Holland-On-Sea, Essex, designed in the 1930s by architect Ronald Herbert Franks. Date: circa 1937

Charlemagne, King and Emperor
Charlemagne (Carolus Magnus. Karolus Magnus, Charles the Great), King of the Franks from 768, King of the Lombards from 774, and Emperor of the Romans from 800

Roman bridge over the River Rhine, Germany. Built by Julius Caesar and his legions using timber pilings and beams during the Gallic War. Ponte gettato sul Reno

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King Chilperic II, ca 1900 (illustration)
7422797 King Chilperic II, ca 1900 (illustration); (add.info.: History. France. Chilperic II (670-721), king of Francks. Imagery, France, ca 1900.); © Archives Charmet.

King Chilperic III, ca 1900 (illustration)
7422795 King Chilperic III, ca 1900 (illustration); (add.info.: History. France. King of francks Chilperic III (743-751). Imagery, France, ca 1900.); © Archives Charmet.

King Dagobert I wonder when the goldsmith Saint Eloi presented his throne (engraving)
5944542 King Dagobert I wonder when the goldsmith Saint Eloi presented his throne (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charlemagne
6266285 Charlemagne; (add.info.: Charlemagne, aka Charles the Great and Charles I, 748-814. King of the Franks, King of the Lombards and Emperor of the Romans.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Tomb plate of the Queen of Neustria Fredegonde (circa 545-597). 12th century mosaic
BEN5481323 Tomb plate of the Queen of Neustria Fredegonde (circa 545-597). 12th century mosaic. Basilica of Saint Denis in Saint-Denis in Seine Saint Denis

A childlike King Dagobert II, 19th century (chromolithograph)
5669731 A childlike King Dagobert II, 19th century (chromolithograph); (add.info.: French chromolithograph card depicting a childlike King Dagobert II, king of Austrasia (67-79)

The Franks aid in defeating the Huns (litho)
8661365 The Franks aid in defeating the Huns (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Franks aid in defeating the Huns)

The Franks aid in defeating the Huns (litho)
8661145 The Franks aid in defeating the Huns (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Franks aid in defeating the Huns)

Portrait of Saint Clotilde, Queen of the Francs (v. 475-545), wife of Clovis I
XEE4170045 Portrait of Saint Clotilde, Queen of the Francs (v. 475-545), wife of Clovis I. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Stefano Bianchetti.

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Charlemagne and his biographer Einhard, 9th Century (engraving)
8626243 Charlemagne and his biographer Einhard, 9th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Founding of Seligenstadt Abbey, 826 (engraving)
8626235 Founding of Seligenstadt Abbey, 826 (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Founding of Seligenstadt Abbey by Einhard and Emma, 826)

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Reliquary buckle plate, Merovingian period, 2nd half of the 6th century. Dim of the loop: 9x4x1cm. Bone loop
JEB4896955 Reliquary buckle plate, Merovingian period, 2nd half of the 6th century. Dim of the loop: 9x4x1cm. Bone loop. Leather belt. Musee de l'hospice Saint-Roch, Issoudun

The king of the Franks, Dagobert I and Saint Eloi de Noyon, 1853 (engraving)
ELD4836915 The king of the Franks, Dagobert I and Saint Eloi de Noyon, 1853 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: The king of the Franks)

King Dagobert I (605-639), Merovingian king of the Franks, 629 to 634 lays the first stone of the Basilica of Saint
ELD4848573 King Dagobert I (605-639), Merovingian king of the Franks, 629 to 634 lays the first stone of the Basilica of Saint Denis (Saint Denis) in the presence of Saint Eloi de Noyon

Map of the frankish kingdom on Chlothar I's death (561) Engraving from " Atlas Universel" by Houze 1851
ELD4921543 Map of the frankish kingdom on Chlothar I's death (561) Engraving from " Atlas Universel" by Houze 1851 Private collection; (add.info)

Clodion (392-448) Francs leader, 2nd merovingian king, 19th century (engraving)
1717340 Clodion (392-448) Francs leader, 2nd merovingian king, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Clodion (392-448) Francs leader, 2nd merovingian king, engraving (19thcentury)).

merovingian jewel, buckle and sword (481-751 AD), photo by Hubert Josse
1747699 merovingian jewel, buckle and sword (481-751 AD), photo by Hubert Josse; (add.info.: merovingian jewel, buckle and sword (481-751 AD), photo by Hubert Josse); Photo: Tallandier.

merovingian jewel brooch (481-751 AD), photo by Hubert Josse
1747697 merovingian jewel brooch (481-751 AD), photo by Hubert Josse; (add.info.: merovingian jewel brooch (481-751 AD), photo by Hubert Josse); Photo: Tallandier.

Childeric 1st (c.436-c.481) merovingian King of France in 457-481, engraving
1704488 Childeric 1st (c.436-c.481) merovingian King of France in 457-481, engraving; (add.info.: Childeric 1st (c.436-c.481) merovingian king of France in 457-481, engraving).

Clovis christening by Saint Remi in Reims, c. 1930 (print)
1803142 Clovis christening by Saint Remi in Reims, c. 1930 (print); (add.info.: Clovis christening by Saint Remi in Reims (between 496 and 506) french imagery, (c. 1930)); Photo © CCI.

Charlemagne and the viking invasions, c.1900 (chromo)
3433704 Charlemagne and the viking invasions, c.1900 (chromo); (add.info.: History. France. Charlemagne (Charles the Great) and the viking invasions in France (9th cent)

Portrait de Hugues Capet (941-996), roi de France de 987 a 996, inaugure la monarchie de la lignee des capetiens
AIS5381388 Portrait de Hugues Capet (941-996), roi de France de 987 a 996, inaugure la monarchie de la lignee des capetiens. Gravure.; © Iberfoto.

Plate extracted from a historical Atlas by Vidal Lablache (Vidal-Lablache)
PCT4284013 Plate extracted from a historical Atlas by Vidal Lablache (Vidal-Lablache: Paul Vidal de la Blache 1845-1918) debut twentyth (20th) century

Saint Wandrille de Fontenelle, also known as Wandon (Saint-Wandrille, Saint-Wandon)
PCT4293668 Saint Wandrille de Fontenelle, also known as Wandon (Saint-Wandrille, Saint-Wandon), a Merovingian monk not around the year 600 near Verdun; died 22 July 668 in Saint-Wandrille-Rancon in

The lazy kings of the merovingian dynasty. Engraving in "Histoire de France". Advertising Image Series
DUV4205390 The lazy kings of the merovingian dynasty. Engraving in "Histoire de France". Advertising Image Series; Private Collection; (add.info.: The lazy kings of the merovingian dynasty)

Jewellery, gold loop and garnets, treasure of the Basilica of Tongeren in Belgium, Merovingian goldsmith
ETI4396778 Jewellery, gold loop and garnets, treasure of the Basilica of Tongeren in Belgium, Merovingian goldsmith.; (add.info.: Jewellery, gold loop and garnets)

An engraving depicting Frankish archers of the fifteenth century, 15th century
5311007 An engraving depicting Frankish archers of the fifteenth century, 15th century; (add.info.: Date: 1470); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Representation of Caribert I (Charibert), King of Paris (561-567). Late 19th century (chromolithograph)
ELD4844347 Representation of Caribert I (Charibert), King of Paris (561-567). Late 19th century (chromolithograph); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

The baptism of the Armee of Clovis I (466-511) circa 499 (The army of Clovis being converted to catholicism)
ELD4944890 The baptism of the Armee of Clovis I (466-511) circa 499 (The army of Clovis being converted to catholicism, 499)

Map of France between the invasion of the barbarians and the regne of Clovis I
ELD4921379 Map of France between the invasion of the barbarians and the regne of Clovis I, 481 (Map of Frankish kingdom between migration period and Clovis I reign)

Pepin king of France, Carolingian dynasty, copperplate engraving from Stahlheim, 1840s (engraving)
UTD4919733 Pepin king of France, Carolingian dynasty, copperplate engraving from Stahlheim, 1840s (engraving); (add.info.: Pepin III dit le Bref (714-768), roi des Francs - Pepin

Representation of Saint Clotilde (474-545) wife of Clovis king of the Franks (Portrait of queen Clotilde (Clothilde)
ELD4859454 Representation of Saint Clotilde (474-545) wife of Clovis king of the Franks (Portrait of queen Clotilde (Clothilde, Clotilda, Clotild)

Les rois faineants (do-nothing or lazy kings) referring to the later kings of the Merovingian dynasty
ELD4855711 Les rois faineants (do-nothing or lazy kings) referring to the later kings of the Merovingian dynasty, portrayed traveling lying in chariots pulled by oxens

Saint Clotilde and Aurelien, illumination from Grandes chroniques de France, 15th century
1758360 Saint Clotilde and Aurelien, illumination from Grandes chroniques de France, 15th century; (add.info.: Saint Clotilde and Aurelien, illumination from Grandes chroniques de France)

merovingian jewel (481-751 AD), photo by Hubert Josse
1747458 merovingian jewel (481-751 AD), photo by Hubert Josse; (add.info.: merovingian jewel (481-751 AD), photo by Hubert Josse); Photo: Tallandier.

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"Exploring the Rich History of the Franks: From Charlemagne to Clovis" Step into a modernist house in Holland-On-Sea and embark on a journey through time, unraveling the fascinating tale of the Franks. This ancient Germanic tribe played a pivotal role in shaping Europe's history. One cannot discuss the Franks without mentioning Charlemagne, known as both King and Emperor. The meeting between Pope Adrian I and Charlemagne depicted in an incunabula miniature showcases their influential alliance. The Battle of Tours, skillfully illustrated by Charles de Steuben in 1837, portrays Charles Martel's triumph over Muslim invaders. It was this victory that halted their advance into Western Europe. Crossing over the Roman bridge on the River Rhine in Germany takes us back to an era when Frankish power thrived. Their dominance extended far beyond their homeland. Even Norman W. Franks Cottage Pottery Advert reminds us of how deeply ingrained Frankish culture is within our society today. Their legacy lives on through artistry and craftsmanship. Louis VI's valiant efforts at the Battle of Brenneville further exemplify Frankish bravery throughout history. His actions echo those of his predecessors who fought for honor and glory. In another scene from history, we witness Charlemagne intently listening to news events unfolding across France during his reign as King in 768 AD. His vision shaped not only his kingdom but also future generations. Clovis I, alongside Queen Clotilda, stands tall as one of the most significant figures among early Frankish rulers. Together they embraced Christianity and laid foundations for a united realm that would endure centuries later. Lastly, we revisit either the Battle of Tours or Poitiers where Charles Martel secured Christian Europe against Islamic expansionism with unwavering determination - an event immortalized through miniatures depicting this monumental clash.