Charlemagne Collection

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Map of Europe in the time of Charlemagne, 768-814 AD. Printed color lithograph, 19th century

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

Charlemagne, dating from around 1350, Aachen, Germany, Europe

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

Alcuin of York (730-804). Alcuin presents to Rabanus Maurus
Alcuin of York, or Ealhwine, nicknamed or Flaccus (730-804). English scholar, ecclesiastic, poet and teacher from York, Northumbria. Alcuin presents to Rabanus Maurus to Saint Martin. Miniature

Charlemagne - the first Holy Roman Emperor, published in 1868
Charlemagne (Charles the Great, Latin: Carolus Magnus, possibly 742 - 814), King of the Franks from 768 on and Emperor of the Romans (Imperator Romanorum) from 800 to his death in 814

Roland (Card)
ROLAND, Comte de Mans, Sire de Blaives, son of duc Milo d Aiglant, semi-legendary warrior in the service of Charlemagne, heroically slain by Saracens at Roncevaux

Charlemagne (coloured engraving)
2802223 Charlemagne (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne. Illustration for Le Plutarque Francais by Ed Mennechet (Crapelet)

CHARLEMAGNE (742-814). King of the Franks, 768-814, and Emperor of the West, 800-814. Wood engraving, German, 19th century, after a painting, c1512, by Albrecht Durer

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

Charlemagne visiting the construction works of
" Charlemagne visiting the construction works of Aix la Chapelle, in 796 BC. Illustration from " Grandes Chroniques de France", edition by Antoine V鲡 rd (15th century). ITALY

Wittekind Converts
The baptism of WITTEKIND (variously spelt) Westphalian chieftain, who submits to Charlemagne, converts to Christianity, and becomes Herzog von Sachsen

Charlemagne
CHARLEMAGNE as Catholic ruler preceded by Charles Martel, accompanied by the defeated Wittekind, followed by his successors, tramples on the pagan idol Irminsul

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

Portal of the Abbey of St. Germain de Pres, Paris, with statues of the Frankish king Clovis, and his children Ingomer
FLO4702615 Portal of the Abbey of St. Germain de Pres, Paris, with statues of the Frankish king Clovis, and his children Ingomer, Chlodomer, Childebert, Chlothar, Clotilde and Theuderic

Baptism of Witikind, 786. 19th century (trade card in chromolithograph)
543291 Baptism of Witikind, 786. 19th century (trade card in chromolithograph); (add.info.: Wittekind or Witikind (d807) Saxon warrior and commander surrendered to Charlemagne at Paderborn in 785

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)

Charles the Great crowned by the Pope (engraving)
1577676 Charles the Great crowned by the Pope (engraving); (add.info.: Charlemagne crowned as Emperor by Pope Leo III on 25 December 800)

Charlemagne, the emperor with a flowery beard - Charlemagne, called the King with the Grizzly Beard in the Song of
NWI4944174 Charlemagne, the emperor with a flowery beard - Charlemagne, called the King with the Grizzly Beard in the Song of Roland

the king Charlemagne sitting on the throne with a child reading the alphabet, end of 19th century (lithograph)
DUV4712381 the king Charlemagne sitting on the throne with a child reading the alphabet, end of 19th century (lithograph); 10,5x7 cm; (add.info.: Advertising chromolithography, imprimerie J)

History. France. Charlemagne in one of his villa . Illustration in: Belles Images d'Histoire (History Schoolbook)
3434636 History. France. Charlemagne in one of his villa . Illustration in: Belles Images d'Histoire (History Schoolbook), by H

Musical Notation: Lament written on the death of Charlemagne in 814 using Neumes or Meumes notation
528003 Musical Notation: Lament written on the death of Charlemagne in 814 using Neumes or Meumes notation. 7th to 11th centuries (musical manuscript); (add.info)

Crowns of Clovis, Theodoric, Clotilde and Ultrogotha, 144-147, of the Franks 148,149,152-156
FLO4702514 Crowns of Clovis, Theodoric, Clotilde and Ultrogotha, 144-147, of the Franks 148,149,152-156, of Chlothar I and Fredegund 150,151, of Charlemagne 157-160, Childeric I's signet ring

CHARLEMAGNE or CHARLES I (742-814). King of the Franks and the Lombards (768-814) and Holy Roman Emperor (800-814)
CUL4859071 CHARLEMAGNE or CHARLES I (742-814). King of the Franks and the Lombards (768-814) and Holy Roman Emperor (800-814). Coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor (800). Engraving

The Coronation of Charlemagne as Roman Emperor in 800 by Pope Leo III on Christmas Day
3506128 The Coronation of Charlemagne as Roman Emperor in 800 by Pope Leo III on Christmas Day, from 'Hutchinson's History of the Nations', pub

Saxons submitting to Charlemagne (748-814) 777. 19th century (lithograph)
535199 Saxons submitting to Charlemagne (748-814) 777. 19th century (lithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Pope Leo III crowns the King Charlemagne, 800 (engraving)
6266162 Pope Leo III crowns the King Charlemagne, 800 (engraving); (add.info.: Pope Leo III crowns Charlemagne Emperor of the Romans, December 25, 800 AD. Charlemagne aka Charles the Great, 748-814)

Map of Germania following Treaty of Verdun in 843 dividing the Charlemagne Empire into three parts among the sons of
ELD4924537 Map of Germania following Treaty of Verdun in 843 dividing the Charlemagne Empire into three parts among the sons of Louis the Pious: the Western Francie

Departure of Charlemagne (742-814) from Aquisgran to Santiago de Compostela (miniature)
3499685 Departure of Charlemagne (742-814) from Aquisgran to Santiago de Compostela (miniature); (add.info.: Departure of Charlemagne (742-814) from Aquisgran to Santiago de Compostela

Charlemagne's sword, sheath and hilt. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's Historical
FLO4702533 Charlemagne's sword, sheath and hilt. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Louis XII (1462-1515)
3499759 Louis XII (1462-1515); (add.info.: Louis XII (1462-1515). King of France. Book of Hours of Caherles VIII of France (1483-1498). Fol. 13 v

Charlemagne becomes king of the Franks after the death of his father Pepin III the brief (714-768)
NWI4944850 Charlemagne becomes king of the Franks after the death of his father Pepin III the brief (714-768) - Charlemagne becomes king of the Franks after the death of his father, Pepin III

Throne 164 and scepter 166 of Dagobert I, King of the Franks, hand of justice 165, and scepter of Charlemagne 167
FLO4702553 Throne 164 and scepter 166 of Dagobert I, King of the Franks, hand of justice 165, and scepter of Charlemagne 167

History. France. Death of Roland in Ronceveaux (778). Roland blowing his horn
3434629 History. France. Death of Roland in Ronceveaux (778). Roland blowing his horn. Illustration in: Belles Images d'Histoire (History Schoolbook), by H

Coronation of Charlemagne (742-814), king of the Franks from 768 and Holy Roman Emperor from 800
543288 Coronation of Charlemagne (742-814), king of the Franks from 768 and Holy Roman Emperor from 800. 19th century (french royalty trade card in chromolithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Pope Stephen II (III) in Paris asking Pepin the Short for help against the Lombards
543293 Pope Stephen II (III) in Paris asking Pepin the Short for help against the Lombards, 19th century (trade card in chromolithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Three Christian Kings, 1567. Creator: Harmen Jansz Muller
Three Christian Kings, 1567. From Nine Heroes

Defeat of Wittekind near Bürberg, 1835. Creator: Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld
Defeat of Wittekind near Burberg, 1835

King Arthur, Charlemagne and Godfrey of Boulogne, 1492. Creator: Master of the Strassburg Chronicle
King Arthur, Charlemagne and Godfrey of Boulogne, 1492

Successeur de Charlemagne, 1871. Creator: Honore Daumier
Successeur de Charlemagne, 1871. Successor of Charlemagne

Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis : Robert le Pieux. Clovis. Saint Louis
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis : Robert le Pieux. Clovis. Saint Louis. Charlemagne, between 1873 and 1875. Grisaille design: Robert the Pious, Clovis, Saint Louis, Charlemagne

Detailled sketch for the Pantheon: A bishop (the coronation of Charlemagne), c1884. Creator: Henri Leopold Levy
Detailled sketch for the Pantheon: A bishop (the coronation of Charlemagne), c1884

Esquisse pour le salon d'entrée de l'Hôtel de Ville : Paris et les Hautes Epoques... 1892
Esquisse pour le salon d'entree de l'Hotel de Ville : Paris et les Hautes Epoques ; L'epoque gallo-franque, 1892

The Donation of Charlemagne, c. 1565. Creator: Zuccari, Taddeo (1529-1566)
The Donation of Charlemagne, c. 1565. Found in the collection of the Apostolic Palace, Vatican

Emperor Charles the Great, 1511-1512. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
Emperor Charles the Great, 1511-1512. Found in the Collection of the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg

Emperor Charles the Great, 1511-1512. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
Emperor Charles the Great, 1511-1512. Found in the Collection of the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg

Charlemagne, plate seven from The Nine Worthies, 1594. Creator: Nicolaes de Bruyn
Charlemagne, plate seven from The Nine Worthies, 1594

Map of the Kingdom of the Franks Under Charlemagne, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Map of the Kingdom of the Franks Under Charlemagne, 1890. In 1771, Charlemagne (742-814) became king of the Franks, by 814, his empire encompassed most of Western Europe

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Charlemagne, the legendary King and Emperor of the Franks, is a figure deeply rooted in European history. Dating back to around 1350 in Aachen, Germany, his influence spread far and wide across the continent. In this captivating image captured in an incunabula Chronicles miniature, we witness a momentous meeting between Charlemagne and Pope Adrian I. Known for his intellectual pursuits as well as military conquests, Charlemagne surrounded himself with brilliant minds like Alcuin of York. In another intriguing scene depicted here, Alcuin presents his knowledge to Rabanus Maurus, showcasing the importance of education during Charlemagne's reign. Roland, one of Charlemagne's most loyal knights immortalized in literature such as "The Song of Roland, " also makes an appearance. His presence serves as a reminder of the chivalry and valor that characterized this remarkable era. This wood engraving from the 19th century captures Charlemagne's regal essence based on a painting by Albrecht Durer dating back to 1512. It beautifully portrays him wearing his crown and robes befitting both his role as King of the Franks (768-814) and Emperor of the West (800-814), not only a ruler but also took great interest in architectural advancements. Here he is seen visiting construction works—a testament to his commitment to progress and development within his empire. Another significant event portrayed here is Wittekind Converts—highlighting Charlemagne's efforts to spread Christianity throughout Europe. This conversion played a crucial role in shaping religious practices on the continent for centuries to come. In all these depictions spanning different eras and mediums, one thing remains constant: Charlemagne's enduring legacy continues to captivate our imaginations today. From conquering lands to fostering intellectual growth and leaving an indelible mark on European history—Charlemagne's impact is truly immeasurable.