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Carolingian Collection

The Carolingian era, characterized by the reign of Charlemagne and his descendants, was a pivotal period in European history

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Alcuin of York (730-804). Alcuin presents to Rabanus Maurus

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

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Cross of Lothair II. Aachen Cathedral Treasury. Germany

Cross of Lothair II. Aachen Cathedral Treasury. Germany
Cross of the Emperor Lothair II (835-869). 11th century. Gold and precious gems. Aachen Cathedral Treasury. Germany

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Meeting between Pope Adrian I and Charlemagne, miniature in the incunabula Chronicles

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

Background imageCarolingian Collection: SAINT MATTHEW. Writing his gospel at the dictation of an angel. Manuscript illumination

SAINT MATTHEW. Writing his gospel at the dictation of an angel. Manuscript illumination, c816-835, from from the Ebbo Gospels, produced at the Benedictine abbey of Hautvillers, near Rheims, France

Background imageCarolingian Collection: The Carolingian and Byzantine Empires and the Califate about 814 (colour litho)

The Carolingian and Byzantine Empires and the Califate about 814 (colour litho)
6016339 The Carolingian and Byzantine Empires and the Califate about 814 (colour litho) by Shepherd, William R

Background imageCarolingian Collection: CHARLEMAGNE (742-814). King of the Franks

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

Background imageCarolingian Collection: The Empire of Charlemagne (742-814) from Le Nouveau Theatre du Monde

The Empire of Charlemagne (742-814) from Le Nouveau Theatre du Monde
CHT165851 The Empire of Charlemagne (742-814) from Le Nouveau Theatre du Monde, 1639 (coloured engraving) by Hondius, Hendrik I (1573-p.1649); Archives du Ministere des Affaires Etrangeres, Paris

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Charlemagne receiving the gift of a clepsydra (water clock) from Harun al-Rashid

Charlemagne receiving the gift of a clepsydra (water clock) from Harun al-Rashid
498860 Charlemagne receiving the gift of a clepsydra (water clock) from Harun al-Rashid

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Equestrian statuette of Emperor Charlemagne (742-814) 9th century (bronze) (for detail see 101659)

Equestrian statuette of Emperor Charlemagne (742-814) 9th century (bronze) (for detail see 101659)
PWI101669 Equestrian statuette of Emperor Charlemagne (742-814) 9th century (bronze) (for detail see 101659); Louvre, Paris, France; © Peter Willi

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Representation of Charlemagne (742-814) (Charles the Great) victorious against the Barbarians

Representation of Charlemagne (742-814) (Charles the Great) victorious against the Barbarians
AIS5377054 Representation of Charlemagne (742-814) (Charles the Great) victorious against the Barbarians, Relief of the 9th century (ivory); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Charlemagne's meal, c.1910 (print)

Charlemagne's meal, c.1910 (print)
7293331 Charlemagne's meal, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Monks of the Abbey Saint victor in Marseille, France, cooks a bean pot to the emperor Charlemagne (IXth cent)

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Map of Europe at the dismemberment of the Carolingian Empire

Map of Europe at the dismemberment of the Carolingian Empire
6428158 Map of Europe at the dismemberment of the Carolingian Empire, from "The National Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge", published c

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Konrad I, 881-918 (engraving)

Konrad I, 881-918 (engraving)
8632040 Konrad I, 881-918 (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Konrad I, 881-918)

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Charlemagne and his biographer Einhard, 9th Century (engraving)

Charlemagne and his biographer Einhard, 9th Century (engraving)
8626243 Charlemagne and his biographer Einhard, 9th Century (engraving) by German School

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Founding of Seligenstadt Abbey, 826 (engraving)

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)

Background imageCarolingian Collection: The King of the Francs Charlemagne (742-814)

The King of the Francs Charlemagne (742-814)
ELD4852569 The King of the Francs Charlemagne (742-814) establishing schools for lay children in 789 and meeting with schoolchildren to promote education

Background imageCarolingian Collection: History of kings. Charlemagne (742-814) leading the Francs to battle

History of kings. Charlemagne (742-814) leading the Francs to battle
NWI4944153 History of kings. Charlemagne (742-814) leading the Francs to battle. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: History of kings)

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Widukind of Saxony or Wittekind of Saxony

Widukind of Saxony or Wittekind of Saxony
NWI4928002 Widukind of Saxony or Wittekind of Saxony, known as the Great (755-810), an emblematic figure of the Saxon resistance against the Franks

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Widukind of Saxony (or Wittekind of Saxony) (died 810) facing Charlemagne who convinced him to baptize himself in 785

Widukind of Saxony (or Wittekind of Saxony) (died 810) facing Charlemagne who convinced him to baptize himself in 785
ELD4935807 Widukind of Saxony (or Wittekind of Saxony) (died 810) facing Charlemagne who convinced him to baptize himself in 785

Background imageCarolingian Collection: King Charlemagne (742-814)

King Charlemagne (742-814)
ELD4931510 King Charlemagne (742-814) studying the plans for the construction of the palatine chapel in Aachen submitted by his advisor Alcuin (731-804)

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Strasbourg Oath: Treaty of Verdun, 843

Strasbourg Oath: Treaty of Verdun, 843
JAB5036968 Strasbourg Oath: Treaty of Verdun, 843

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Emperor Charlemagne is riding between two Franco warriors

Emperor Charlemagne is riding between two Franco warriors
PCT4268725 Emperor Charlemagne is riding between two Franco warriors

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Portrait of Charlemagne or Charles I the Great (742-814)

Portrait of Charlemagne or Charles I the Great (742-814)
FLO4707609 Portrait of Charlemagne or Charles I the Great (742-814), King of the Franks and the Holy Germanic Empire

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Ancient figures of Orlando and Oliver

Ancient figures of Orlando and Oliver
FLO4623582 Ancient figures of Orlando and Oliver, crowns and weapons of Charlemagne

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Charlemagne, King of the Franks, 742-814

Charlemagne, King of the Franks, 742-814
FLO4623433 Charlemagne, King of the Franks, 742-814. Figures from the Lateran mosaic showing the emperor genuflecting as he receives the standard of Rome from St

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Charlemagne and the viking invasions, c.1900 (chromo)

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)

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Charles the Great crowned by the Pope (engraving)

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)

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Sarcophagus of Charlemagne (742-814)

Sarcophagus of Charlemagne (742-814)
AIS5353302 Sarcophagus of Charlemagne (742-814), Palatine Chapel of the Cathedral of Aachen, Germany, 1165-1215 (sculpture); Aachen Cathedral, Aachen

Background imageCarolingian Collection: The bronze statue of Charlemagne, digital improved reproduction of an original print 1880

The bronze statue of Charlemagne, digital improved reproduction of an original print 1880
7278160 The bronze statue of Charlemagne, digital improved reproduction of an original print 1880; Private Collection; (add.info.: The bronze statue of Charlemagne)

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Gothic architecture. Histoire de Charlemagne (detail): Charlemagne (742-814) and its preux

Gothic architecture. Histoire de Charlemagne (detail): Charlemagne (742-814) and its preux
JEB4844772 Gothic architecture. Histoire de Charlemagne (detail): Charlemagne (742-814) and its preux. Stained glass of the northern ambulatory, absidial

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Gothic architecture. Histoire de Charlemagne (detail): Charlemagne (742-814) offers its relics in Aachen

Gothic architecture. Histoire de Charlemagne (detail): Charlemagne (742-814) offers its relics in Aachen
JEB4844852 Gothic architecture. Histoire de Charlemagne (detail): Charlemagne (742-814) offers its relics in Aachen. Stained glass of the northern ambulatory, absidial

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Gothic architecture. Histoire de Charlemagne (detail): Charlemagne (742-814) ordering the construction of a church

Gothic architecture. Histoire de Charlemagne (detail): Charlemagne (742-814) ordering the construction of a church
JEB4844775 Gothic architecture. Histoire de Charlemagne (detail): Charlemagne (742-814) ordering the construction of a church. Stained glass of the northern ambulatory, absidial

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Charlemagne and the ecclesiastic Alcuin, c.1900 (chromo)

Charlemagne and the ecclesiastic Alcuin, c.1900 (chromo)
3433708 Charlemagne and the ecclesiastic Alcuin, c.1900 (chromo); (add.info.: History. France. Charlemagne and the ecclesiastic Alcuin (8th cent. ) Imagery, France, ca 1900.); Photo © CCI

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Henry I of Saxony (or Germania) called the Oiseleur (876-936) meets Charles III called the Simple (879-929)

Henry I of Saxony (or Germania) called the Oiseleur (876-936) meets Charles III called the Simple (879-929)
NWI4944028 Henry I of Saxony (or Germania) called the Oiseleur (876-936) meets Charles III called the Simple (879-929) - Henry I (the Fowler) meeting with Charles III (the Simple)

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Art of the Middle Ages

Art of the Middle Ages
JEB4913169 Art of the Middle Ages: The Charlemagne kings (Charles I known as Charles the Great 742-814) and Louis IX known as Saint Louis (Saint Louis, 1214-1270)

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Campaign of Italy; 'Passage des Alpes by Charlemagne (747-814)

Campaign of Italy; "Passage des Alpes by Charlemagne (747-814)
ELD4881795 Campaign of Italy; "Passage des Alpes by Charlemagne (747-814), King of the Francs to fight the Lombards

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Portrait of Charlemagne emperor and king of Franks standing in front of a crowd of children (742-814)

Portrait of Charlemagne emperor and king of Franks standing in front of a crowd of children (742-814)
ELD4859485 Portrait of Charlemagne emperor and king of Franks standing in front of a crowd of children (742-814) Lithograph from Saintes

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Louis III (863-882) French king in 879-882, engraving

Louis III (863-882) French king in 879-882, engraving
1758316 Louis III (863-882) French king in 879-882, engraving; (add.info.: Louis III (863-882) French king in 879-882, engraving); Photo: Tallandier

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Pepin the Short writing to Pope Zachary (coloured engraving)

Pepin the Short writing to Pope Zachary (coloured engraving)
8672820 Pepin the Short writing to Pope Zachary (coloured engraving) by Robida

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Charlemagne showing his courtiers the value of his sheepskin cloak (engraving)

Charlemagne showing his courtiers the value of his sheepskin cloak (engraving)
8626241 Charlemagne showing his courtiers the value of his sheepskin cloak (engraving) by German School

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Map of Europe under the empire of Charlemagne

Map of Europe under the empire of Charlemagne
6428156 Map of Europe under the empire of Charlemagne, from "The National Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge", published c. 1890 (engraving); Photo © Ken Welsh

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Charlemagne (742-814) crowned by Pope Leo III, 1844 (engraving)

Charlemagne (742-814) crowned by Pope Leo III, 1844 (engraving)
ELD4956852 Charlemagne (742-814) crowned by Pope Leo III

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Charlemagne, the emperor with a flowery beard - Charlemagne

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

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Middle Ages: Charlemagne, king of the Franks with his wife Queen Hildegarde of Vintschgau and his Court

Middle Ages: Charlemagne, king of the Franks with his wife Queen Hildegarde of Vintschgau and his Court
NWI4862650 Middle Ages: Charlemagne, king of the Franks with his wife Queen Hildegarde of Vintschgau and his Court

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Emperor Charlemagne (747-814) designating his successor

Emperor Charlemagne (747-814) designating his successor
ELD4919124 Emperor Charlemagne (747-814) designating his successor, his son Louis of Aquitaine (Louis I the Pious or the Debonnaire, 778-840)

Background imageCarolingian Collection: History. France. Charlemagne in one of his villa

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

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Charlemagne, Illustration by Juan Landa Seix, 1877-80

Charlemagne, Illustration by Juan Landa Seix, 1877-80
AIS5393446 Charlemagne, Illustration by Juan Landa Seix, 1877-80; Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne or Charles I (742-814)

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Portrait of Charles II the Bald (823 - 877), King of France

Portrait of Charles II the Bald (823 - 877), King of France
NWI4946468 Portrait of Charles II the Bald (823 - 877), King of France; (add.info.: Portrait of Charles II the Bald (823 - 877), King of France); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Emperor Othon I of the Holy Empire

Emperor Othon I of the Holy Empire
NWI4944346 Emperor Othon I of the Holy Empire, known as the Great (921-973) forgives his brother Henry I of Baviere (919 or 922-955) - Holy Roman Emperor Otto I pardoning his brother Henry

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Crowns of Clovis, Theodoric, Clotilde and Ultrogotha

Crowns of Clovis, Theodoric, Clotilde and Ultrogotha
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

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Representation of Charlemagne (742 - 814) - in ' Chronicles' by Othon de Freising (1111 - 1158)

Representation of Charlemagne (742 - 814) - in " Chronicles" by Othon de Freising (1111 - 1158)
GIA5034910 Representation of Charlemagne (742 - 814) - in " Chronicles" by Othon de Freising (1111 - 1158), 12th century.; © Giancarlo Costa

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Sacred (Coronation) of Charlemagne (742 - 814) in 800 by Pope Leon III

Sacred (Coronation) of Charlemagne (742 - 814) in 800 by Pope Leon III
ELD4848619 Sacred (Coronation) of Charlemagne (742 - 814) in 800 by Pope Leon III, 19th century (chromolithograph); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Charlemagne (742-814) crowned by Pope Leo III (c 750-816), 1840 (engraving)

Charlemagne (742-814) crowned by Pope Leo III (c 750-816), 1840 (engraving)
ELD4886897 Charlemagne (742-814) crowned by Pope Leo III (c 750-816)

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Le Petit Lavisse - double page illustrated from Le Petit Lavisse (book of History of France)

Le Petit Lavisse - double page illustrated from Le Petit Lavisse (book of History of France)
PCT4298054 Le Petit Lavisse - double page illustrated from Le Petit Lavisse (book of History of France) beg 20th century (engraving); (add.info.: double page illustrated, Carolingian kings)

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Pippin the Short (715-768) king of the Franks from 751 to 768

Pippin the Short (715-768) king of the Franks from 751 to 768
1752006 Pippin the Short (715-768) king of the Franks from 751 to 768, engraving (19thcentury) colourized document; (add.info.: Pippin the Short (715-768) king of the Franks from 751 to 768

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Seal of French king Charles III the Big (879-929)

Seal of French king Charles III the Big (879-929)
1753590 Seal of French king Charles III the Big (879-929); (add.info.: Seal of French king Charles III the Big (879-929)); Photo: Tallandier

Background imageCarolingian Collection: The Pope welcoming Charlemagne to Rome, 774 (engraving)

The Pope welcoming Charlemagne to Rome, 774 (engraving)
8626239 The Pope welcoming Charlemagne to Rome, 774 (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Adrian I welcoming Charlemagne, King of the Franks)

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Equestrian statue, said to be of Charlemagne (engraving)

Equestrian statue, said to be of Charlemagne (engraving)
8626187 Equestrian statue, said to be of Charlemagne (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Equestrian statue, said to be of Charlemagne)

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Pope Leo III crowns the King Charlemagne, 800 (engraving)

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)

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Carolingian art: interior view of the Palatine chapel of Charlemagne in Aachen (Aachen)

Carolingian art: interior view of the Palatine chapel of Charlemagne in Aachen (Aachen)
AIS5351155 Carolingian art: interior view of the Palatine chapel of Charlemagne in Aachen (Aachen), Germany. 792-805.; Aachen, Germany; © Iberfoto

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Map of Germania following Treaty of Verdun in 843 dividing the Charlemagne Empire into three parts among the sons of

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

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Paris siege by the Vikings (885-887)

Paris siege by the Vikings (885-887)
ELD4869327 Paris siege by the Vikings (885-887)

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Illustration of Mars (1849-1912) in Le Charivari

Illustration of Mars (1849-1912) in Le Charivari
ICA4871079 Illustration of Mars (1849-1912) in Le Charivari, 1873-1-29 - Signing, before dinner

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Portrait of Charlemagne (742-814)

Portrait of Charlemagne (742-814)
NWI4946046 Portrait of Charlemagne (742-814), King of the Franks and Queen Hildegarde of Vintzgau (757-783)

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Charlemagne, Charles the Great

Charlemagne, Charles the Great
UTD4916710 Charlemagne, Charles the Great, king of Franks, from the family of the Carolingians 1840s (engraving); (add.info.: Charlemagne, Charles the Great, king of Franks)

Background imageCarolingian Collection: History. France. The king Pepin the Short. Imagery, France, c.1950 (print)

History. France. The king Pepin the Short. Imagery, France, c.1950 (print)
3434301 History. France. The king Pepin the Short. Imagery, France, c.1950 (print); (add.info.: France. Imagerie, France, vers 1950. Coll. Part. History. France. The king Pepin the Short)

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Charles the Bald (823-877). King of West France

Charles the Bald (823-877). King of West France
FLO4702640 Charles the Bald (823-877). King of West France, Italy, and Holy Roman Emperor

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Ancient Gold Crown and Cross found in Spain, 1860

Ancient Gold Crown and Cross found in Spain, 1860
1577539 Ancient Gold Crown and Cross found in Spain, 1860; (add.info.: Ancient Gold Crown and Cross found in Spain)

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Charlemagne

Charlemagne
1790215 Charlemagne; (add.info.: french emperor Charlemagne attending class by theologian Alcuin at the Palatine school in the 8th century); Photo © CCI

Background imageCarolingian Collection: The envoys of Caliph Harun al-Rashid bringing gifts to Charlemagne, 802 (engraving)

The envoys of Caliph Harun al-Rashid bringing gifts to Charlemagne, 802 (engraving)
8626238 The envoys of Caliph Harun al-Rashid bringing gifts to Charlemagne, 802 (engraving) by German School

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Pepin the Short anointed as King of the Franks by St Boniface, 751 (engraving)

Pepin the Short anointed as King of the Franks by St Boniface, 751 (engraving)
8626234 Pepin the Short anointed as King of the Franks by St Boniface, 751 (engraving) by German School

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Vikings besieged Paris from October 885 to February 886 (engraving)

Vikings besieged Paris from October 885 to February 886 (engraving)
5942880 Vikings besieged Paris from October 885 to February 886 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: From October 885 to February 886 the Vikings besieged Paris)

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Charlemagne's sword, sheath and hilt

Charlemagne's sword, sheath and hilt
FLO4702533 Charlemagne's sword, sheath and hilt

Background imageCarolingian Collection: 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 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

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Equestrian portrait of Charlemagne - miniature of the 15th century

Equestrian portrait of Charlemagne - miniature of the 15th century
GIA5036050 Equestrian portrait of Charlemagne - miniature of the 15th century.; (add.info.: Equestrian portrait of Charlemagne - miniature of the 15th century.); © Giancarlo Costa

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Last will and testament of Charlemagne, miniature, 15th century

Last will and testament of Charlemagne, miniature, 15th century
AIS5389287 Last will and testament of Charlemagne, miniature, 15th century; Bibliotheque Royale de Belgique, Brussels, Belgium; (add.info.: The last will and testament, in 811)

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Portrait of Charlemagne (Charles I called Charles the Great 742-814) Idealized portrait of Charlemagne

Portrait of Charlemagne (Charles I called Charles the Great 742-814) Idealized portrait of Charlemagne
NWI4943675 Portrait of Charlemagne (Charles I called Charles the Great 742-814) Idealized portrait of Charlemagne

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Representation of Emperor Charlemagne (742-814) - Sculpture Galerie des Hommes illustres Chateau de Versailles

Representation of Emperor Charlemagne (742-814) - Sculpture Galerie des Hommes illustres Chateau de Versailles
JEB4944868 Representation of Emperor Charlemagne (742-814) - Sculpture Galerie des Hommes illustres Chateau de Versailles; (add.info)

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Charlemagne or Charles I The Great (742-814)

Charlemagne or Charles I The Great (742-814)
AIS5336023 Charlemagne or Charles I The Great (742-814), King of the Franks and Lombards and Emperor of the Holy Germanic Empire, 16th century (miniature); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Emperor Charlemagne visiting a school. 19th century (engraving)

Emperor Charlemagne visiting a school. 19th century (engraving)
ELD4919073 Emperor Charlemagne visiting a school

Background imageCarolingian Collection: The pope Stephen II and the king Pepin the Short. c.1900 (chromo)

The pope Stephen II and the king Pepin the Short. c.1900 (chromo)
3433707 The pope Stephen II and the king Pepin the Short. c.1900 (chromo); (add.info.: History. France. The pope Stephen II and the king Pepin the Short. Imagery, France, ca 1900.); Photo © CCI

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Throne 164 and scepter 166 of Dagobert I

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

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Victory of Charlemagne (742-814) over the Saxon army of Widukind of Saxony (Wittekind) in 785' (Saxon wars)

Victory of Charlemagne (742-814) over the Saxon army of Widukind of Saxony (Wittekind) in 785" (Saxon wars)
ELD4871646 Victory of Charlemagne (742-814) over the Saxon army of Widukind of Saxony (Wittekind) in 785" (Saxon wars: germanic leader of the Saxons Widukind capitulates to Charles the Great)

Background imageCarolingian Collection: Plate extracted from a historical Atlas by Vidal Lablache beg of 20th century (print)

Plate extracted from a historical Atlas by Vidal Lablache beg of 20th century (print)
PCT4284009 Plate extracted from a historical Atlas by Vidal Lablache beg of 20th century (print); (add.info.: Plate extracted from a historical Atlas by Vidal Lablache (Vidal-Lablache)



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The Carolingian era, characterized by the reign of Charlemagne and his descendants, was a pivotal period in European history. It witnessed significant cultural, political, and religious developments that left an indelible mark on Western civilization. One notable event during this time was the meeting between Pope Adrian I and Charlemagne. This historic encounter is vividly depicted in a miniature found in the incunabula Chronicles. The image captures the significance of their alliance, which laid the foundation for a strong relationship between Church and State. Alcuin of York, a renowned scholar and advisor to Charlemagne, presents his work to Rabanus Maurus in another captivating scene. Their exchange symbolizes the intellectual vibrancy fostered under Carolingian rule as scholars like Alcuin played a crucial role in preserving knowledge from antiquity. The Cross of Lothair II housed at Aachen Cathedral Treasury stands as an exquisite testament to Carolingian craftsmanship. Its intricate design reflects both religious devotion and imperial grandeur—a fitting representation of Charlemagne's dual role as King of the Franks and Emperor of the West. Religious manuscripts also flourished during this era. One such example is an illuminating depiction showcasing Saint Matthew writing his gospel under divine guidance—an awe-inspiring reminder of how faith intertwined with artistic expression during this time. Charlemagne's influence extended beyond politics; he was also deeply invested in education. An engraving based on Albrecht Durer's painting portrays him visiting a school—a visual testament to his patronage of scholars and commitment to learning that earned him recognition as the patron saint of schools. Le Nouveau Theatre du Monde provides us with an expansive view into Charlemagne's vast empire—stretching across Europe—and highlights its geopolitical importance during this epochal period. Another remarkable artwork is found within De Universo by Rabanus Maurus—the coronation scene capturing Charlemagne being anointed as Emperor.

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