9 9th 9th 9th Century Collection (page 8)

Charlemagne wearing the imperial insignia of the Holy Roman Empire (engraving)
7185722 Charlemagne wearing the imperial insignia of the Holy Roman Empire (engraving) by French School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Carved ivory cover of the Psalter of Emperor Charles the Bald, 9th Century (chromolitho)
7173196 Carved ivory cover of the Psalter of Emperor Charles the Bald, 9th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Medieval manuscripts (chromolitho)
7173002 Medieval manuscripts (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval manuscripts)

Medieval Greek manuscripts (chromolitho)
7172998 Medieval Greek manuscripts (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval Greek manuscripts)

King Alfred the Great rebuked by a neatherds wife for allowing her cakes to burn, 878 (engraving)
7147391 King Alfred the Great rebuked by a neatherds wife for allowing her cakes to burn, 878 (engraving) by English School

Charlemagnes sea voyage (engraving)
7147852 Charlemagnes sea voyage (engraving) by Fluggen, Josef (1842-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagnes sea voyage)

Norwegians landing on Iceland, 872 (engraving)
7147850 Norwegians landing on Iceland, 872 (engraving) by Wergeland, Oscar Arnold (1844-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norwegians landing on Iceland, 872)

Destruction of the Irminsul, sacred pillar of the pagan Saxons, by the Emperor Charlemagne (engraving)
7147847 Destruction of the Irminsul, sacred pillar of the pagan Saxons, by the Emperor Charlemagne (engraving) by German School

English coins from the reign of Egbert to that of Harthacnut (engraving)
7147385 English coins from the reign of Egbert to that of Harthacnut (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charlemagne instituting the Champ de Mars (engraving)
7150849 Charlemagne instituting the Champ de Mars (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne instituting the Champ de Mars)

A Species of Citole, IXth Century, St Blasius (engraving)
7155066 A Species of Citole, IXth Century, St Blasius (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Species of Citole, IXth Century, St Blasius)

Decorated initials from medieval manuscripts (chromolitho)
7173013 Decorated initials from medieval manuscripts (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Decorated initials from medieval manuscripts)

Fragment of a papal bull of Pope John VII written in Lombard script on papyrus, 896 (chromolitho)
7173003 Fragment of a papal bull of Pope John VII written in Lombard script on papyrus, 896 (chromolitho) by French School

Saxon House of 9th or 10th Century (coloured engraving)
7159147 Saxon House of 9th or 10th Century (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saxon House of 9th or 10th Century)

King Alfreds Mother (colour litho)
7190978 King Alfreds Mother (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Alfreds Mother)

Medieval manuscripts (chromolitho)
7172999 Medieval manuscripts (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval manuscripts)

Charlemagne and his four wives (litho)
7186061 Charlemagne and his four wives (litho) by European School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne and his four wives)

Hymn of King Alfred (colour litho)
7185264 Hymn of King Alfred (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hymn of King Alfred)

Mortuaries of the Saxon Kings (engraving)
7183192 Mortuaries of the Saxon Kings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mortuaries of the Saxon Kings)

Charlemagne crowned Holy Roman Emperor, Rome, 800 (engraving)
7149548 Charlemagne crowned Holy Roman Emperor, Rome, 800 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne crowned Holy Roman Emperor, Rome, 800)

The Emperor Charlemagne viewing the plans for Aachen Cathedral (engraving)
7147846 The Emperor Charlemagne viewing the plans for Aachen Cathedral (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Julius Caesar, a Danish general, King Egbert and King Aethelwulf, rulers of England before the Norman Conquest
7147398 Julius Caesar, a Danish general, King Egbert and King Aethelwulf, rulers of England before the Norman Conquest (engraving) by English School

Charles the Great, King of the Franks (742-814), 1594 (engraving)
6867068 Charles the Great, King of the Franks (742-814), 1594 (engraving) by Maes, Nicolaes (1634-93); 12.2A--9 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Venus Platform in the Great Plaza, 750-1200
LRI4679878 Venus Platform in the Great Plaza, 750-1200 by Mayan; Chichen Itza, Yucatan State, Mexico; (add.info.: Precolombian art)

El Caracol, observatory, 750-1200
LRI4679862 El Caracol, observatory, 750-1200 by Mayan; Chichen Itza, Yucatan State, Mexico; (add.info.: Precolombian art, Mayan civilization)

The great ball court and the castillo, 750-1200
LRI4679810 The great ball court and the castillo, 750-1200 by Mayan, (9th century); Chichen Itza, Yucatan State, Mexico; (add.info.: Precolombian art)

Zoroaster or Zarathustra consulting oracles (Miniature, 9th century)
LRI4677222 Zoroaster or Zarathustra consulting oracles (Miniature, 9th century) by German School, (9th century); Archivio dell Abbazia, Montecassino

Portrait of Louis I the Pious (778-840), King of France Manuscript page (ms
LRI4666457 Portrait of Louis I the Pious (778-840), King of France Manuscript page (ms. 4) " Codex Legum Longobardorum" (or Langobardorum)

Carolingian dynasty: "An audience at the court of the King of France Lothaire
LRI4666401 Carolingian dynasty: " An audience at the court of the King of France Lothaire (941-986)" Miniature taken from " Les grandes Chronicles de France" 15th century Castres

Goa Gajah, or Elephant Cave, 9th century
LRI4679071 Goa Gajah, or Elephant Cave, 9th century by Indonesian, (9th century); Ubud, Bali; (add.info.: Hinduism: view of the cave of the Elephant called Goa Gadja (Gajah), 9th century Bedulu

View of the church (820)
LRI4738407 View of the church (820) by Spanish School, (9th century); San Julian de los Prados, Oviedo, Spain; (add.info.: Asturian pre-Romanesque art: view of the Church of San Julian de los Prados)

Vview of church of St Mary
LRI4738361 Vview of church of St Mary by Spanish School, (9th century); Santa Maria del Naranco, Oviedo, Spain; (add.info.: Asturian pre-Romanesque art)

Graffiti representing a Viking rowing ship. 9th century Stockholm, Historiska Museet
GIA4709599 Graffiti representing a Viking rowing ship. 9th century Stockholm, Historiska Museet by Viking, (9th century); Historiska Museet, Stockholm

Louis I, 512, 121v: Application for authorization to the Municipal Library of Toulouse
LSE4416981 Louis I, 512, 121v: Application for authorization to the Municipal Library of Toulouse (tel: 05 62 27 66 66) by Unknown Artist, (14th century); Bibliotheque de Toulouse

Terracotta stele with musician, Tang Dynasty (618-907), discovered in Shaanxi Province
LSE4321374 Terracotta stele with musician, Tang Dynasty (618-907), discovered in Shaanxi Province, Steles Forest Museum in Xian. Photography, Leonard de Selva, China, 2006

Louis II said the Begue (846-879), king of France receiving from his mother-in-law
XEE4406823 Louis II said the Begue (846-879), king of France receiving from his mother-in-law (Richilde d Ardennes) the will and treasor left by his father Charles II Le Bald

Charles II said Le Bald bought peace at silver price. Chromolithography around 1890
XEE4406805 Charles II said Le Bald bought peace at silver price. Chromolithography around 1890. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Departing from Louis I called the Pious or the Debonnaire (778-840) for Rome
XEE4169810 Departing from Louis I called the Pious or the Debonnaire (778-840) for Rome. Engraving in " Histoire des papes-kings-queens-et-empereurs a travers les centuries" by Maurice

Pope Adrien II (792-872) handed over to one of his legates a bubble of excommunication
LSE4113091 Pope Adrien II (792-872) handed over to one of his legates a bubble of excommunication against Lord Normand. Engraving - in " History of the Popes", sd. 19th century

Portrait of Louis III (c. 863 - 882), King of France and Carloman (
XEE4116483 Portrait of Louis III (c. 863 - 882), King of France and Carloman (? - 884), King of France, (both sons of Louis II) - in " Histoire des FranAzais" by Lavallee, engraving, sd

Siege of Paris by the Normans, year 885. Engraving from the "Figures de l
XEE4411723 Siege of Paris by the Normans, year 885. Engraving from the " Figures de l Histoire de France", 1782

Charles III 3 the Gros (839-888) Emperor of the West (881 - 887
XEE4169424 Charles III 3 the Gros (839-888) Emperor of the West (881 - 887) and Regent of France (884 - 887) camped under the walls of Paris without daring to fight the Normans

Pre-Viking Art: Warriors helmet, 6th-9th century Era of migrations
LRI4641077 Pre-Viking Art: Warriors helmet, 6th-9th century Era of migrations by Viking; Statens Historiska Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Pre-Viking Art: Warriors helmet (Vendel era helmet)

Charlemagne dictating his capitulars to his minister Alcuin (732-804)
JLJ4641677 Charlemagne dictating his capitulars to his minister Alcuin (732-804), Engraving 19th century by Unknown Artist

representation of a miniature seraphin taken from the Carolingian manuscript "
JLJ4590617 representation of a miniature seraphin taken from the Carolingian manuscript " Sacramentaire de Drogon", intended for Drogon, son of Charlemagne. 9th century Paris, B.N

Religious object: serpentine patene dating from the 1st century BC or the Lower Roman
JLJ4605078 Religious object: serpentine patene dating from the 1st century BC or the Lower Roman Empire and gold frame inlaid with pearls

Sacramentary of Charles II the Bald (823-877), laic abbe of the abbey of Saint Denis
JLJ4593376 Sacramentary of Charles II the Bald (823-877), laic abbe of the abbey of Saint Denis: manuscript page establishing the division of the abbeys property between the abbes and the nuns

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The 9th century was a time of great historical significance, filled with fascinating events and cultural developments. One such event was the siege of Paris in 845 by the Vikings, led by the legendary Ragnar Lodbrok. This invasion left an indelible mark on European history. In this era, religious texts were meticulously crafted and adorned with intricate artwork. A stunning example is a double page from a Qur'an in kufic script dating back to the late 9th century AD. The use of ink and vibrant colors on parchment showcases the artistic prowess of this period. Emperor Charlemagne's passion for education and learning earned him the title "patron of schools. " His visit to a school during this time symbolizes his dedication to fostering knowledge among his subjects. Pope John VIII (872-882) and Pope Nicholas I (858-867) played significant roles in shaping medieval Christianity. Representations of these influential figures provide us glimpses into their lives as depicted in Franco Mistrali's work "I misteri del vaticano" from 1843. Warfare during this period saw advancements in armor technology. Danish soldiers donned chain-mail suits, while Anglo-Saxon soldiers wore similar protective gear during battles, as depicted in engravings from 1796. Artistic masterpieces also emerged during this era, such as the head of Buddha carved between 800-830 out of stone. Its serene expression reflects spiritual enlightenment that Buddhism sought to convey. Another remarkable artifact is the Nagaraja guardstone made from granite around 800-900 AD. This intricately carved piece served as protection against evil spirits according to Hindu mythology. Anglo-Saxon kings held immense power and authority during the 9th century, evident through depictions of them seated on thrones or engaged in battle alongside their equerries – loyal attendants who assisted them both on and off the battlefield – as depicted in engravings from 1796.