Alboin Collection

Alboin, King of the Lombards, demanding that his wife Rosamund drinks from his favourite cup
5229118 Alboin, King of the Lombards, demanding that his wife Rosamund drinks from his favourite cup, made from the skull of her father Cunimund, King of the Gepids (engraving) by English School

Alboin forces Rosamund to drink out of her fathers skull (engraving)
5203960 Alboin forces Rosamund to drink out of her fathers skull (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Alboin, King of the Lombards (engraving)
3647164 Alboin, King of the Lombards (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alboin, King of the Lombards (c530-572)

The horse of Alboin, King of the Lombards, falling as he enters the city of Pavia, 572 (engraving)
5229139 The horse of Alboin, King of the Lombards, falling as he enters the city of Pavia, 572 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The horse of Alboin)

Alboin (engraving)
655694 Alboin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alboin. Illustration from The Illustrated History of the World (Ward Lock, c 1880)

The last banquet of Alboin (engraving)
653979 The last banquet of Alboin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The last banquet of Alboin)

The Last Banquet of Alboin, (c570AD), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Last Banquet of Alboin, (c570AD), 1890. Alboin (530s- 572) king of the Lombards from c560-572, during a feast in Verona, ordered his wife Rosamund to drink from a cup

Alboin and Rosamund. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Alboin (before 526-572 / 573), Lombard king
illustration of a Alboin (before 526-572/573), Lombard king

Last Banquet of Alboin king of the Lombards, 6th Century
Vintage engraving of Last Banquet of Alboin king of the Lombards, 6th Century

Italy / 572 / Alboin Lombard
Alboin founds the Kingdom of Lombardy Date: 572

Alboin Takes Pavia
Alboin, King of the Lombards, takes Pavia in the course of his invasion of Italy

Dwarf / Bertholde
BERTHOLDE, of Bertagnona, the Prime Minister of Alboin, king of the Lombards 168-572 (Northern Italy)

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"Alboin: The Controversial Lombard King and his Infamous Legacy" In the annals of history, Alboin, King of the Lombards, stands as a figure shrouded in both awe and infamy. Known for his audacious demands and brutal actions, he left an indelible mark on the pages of time. One such tale that epitomizes Alboin's ruthlessness is depicted in an engraving. It portrays him demanding that his wife Rosamund drink from a cup made out of her own father's skull – Cunimund, the slain King of the Gepids. This macabre act showcases Alboin's callous disregard for human sentiment. Another engraving captures the gruesome murder himself. His reign was marked by treachery and internal strife, leading to his untimely demise at the hands of conspirators seeking revenge for his tyrannical rule. Yet another haunting image depicts Alboin forcing Rosamund to partake in this grotesque ritual. The power dynamics within their relationship were clearly skewed towards dominance and control. However, not all engravings portray acts of violence or horror associated with Alboin's name. Some depict him as a regal ruler – proud and commanding – exemplifying his role as King of the Lombards. A particularly poignant engraving shows tragedy striking during one fateful day when Alboin enters Pavia on horseback; his steed stumbles, causing him to fall dramatically. This incident symbolizes how even mighty kings can be brought low by unexpected circumstances. The Last Banquet series also sheds light on aspects beyond bloodshed and tyranny attributed to Alboin's legacy. These engravings capture moments where he indulges in lavish feasts alongside loyal subjects before meeting his ultimate fate. Created decades later but inspired by historical events is "The Last Banquet of Alboin" painting from 1890.