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Charlemagne, the legendary King and Emperor of the Franks, is a figure deeply rooted in European history

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne orders the felling of the Irmensaule, sacred oak tree of the Saxons, 772 (engraving)

Charlemagne orders the felling of the Irmensaule, sacred oak tree of the Saxons, 772 (engraving)
3647198 Charlemagne orders the felling of the Irmensaule, sacred oak tree of the Saxons, 772 (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

The envoys of Caliph Harun al-Rashid bringing gifts to the Emperor Charlemagne, 802 (engraving)
3647193 The envoys of Caliph Harun al-Rashid bringing gifts to the Emperor Charlemagne, 802 (engraving) by Schwind, Moritz Ludwig von (1804-71); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: History of Charlemagne, founder of the Carolingian Empire (c 742-814) (chromolitho)

History of Charlemagne, founder of the Carolingian Empire (c 742-814) (chromolitho)
724630 History of Charlemagne, founder of the Carolingian Empire (c 742-814) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: History of Charlemagne)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne dictating (engraving)

Charlemagne dictating (engraving)
2813455 Charlemagne dictating (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne dictating)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne administering justice in public

Charlemagne administering justice in public
LLM454272 Charlemagne administering justice in public by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne administering justice in public)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor, Rome, 800 (engraving)

Coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor, Rome, 800 (engraving)
969132 Coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor, Rome, 800 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor, Rome)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: The coronation of Charlemagne (engraving)

The coronation of Charlemagne (engraving)
969038 The coronation of Charlemagne (engraving) by Steelink, Willem II (1856-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The coronation of Charlemagne. Charlemagne became King of the Franks in 768)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne (chromolitho)

Charlemagne (chromolitho)
971705 Charlemagne (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne. Illustration for Hombres Y Mujeres Celebres by D Juan Landa (D J Seix, 1877)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne ordering the cutting down of the Sacred Oak (engraving)

Charlemagne ordering the cutting down of the Sacred Oak (engraving)
971011 Charlemagne ordering the cutting down of the Sacred Oak (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne presiding at the School of the Palace (engraving)

Charlemagne presiding at the School of the Palace (engraving)
966030 Charlemagne presiding at the School of the Palace (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne presiding at the School of the Palace)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Crowning of the Emperor Charlemagne (engraving)

Crowning of the Emperor Charlemagne (engraving)
961606 Crowning of the Emperor Charlemagne (engraving) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crowning of the Emperor Charlemagne (742-814)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Banner of Charlemagne (chromolitho)

Banner of Charlemagne (chromolitho)
961356 Banner of Charlemagne (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Banner of Charlemagne. Trade card, circa late 19th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Hotel du prevot de Paris, passage Charlemagne, rue Saint-Antoine (engraving)

Hotel du prevot de Paris, passage Charlemagne, rue Saint-Antoine (engraving)
962977 Hotel du prevot de Paris, passage Charlemagne, rue Saint-Antoine (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hotel du prevot de Paris, passage Charlemagne)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Equestrian statue of Charlemagne, Paris (engraving)

Equestrian statue of Charlemagne, Paris (engraving)
653990 Equestrian statue of Charlemagne, Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Equestrian statue of Charlemagne, Paris)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Main de justice de Charlemagne (engraving)

Main de justice de Charlemagne (engraving)
5208595 Main de justice de Charlemagne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Main de justice de Charlemagne)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Europe, historical (colour litho)

Europe, historical (colour litho)
6025480 Europe, historical (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Europe, historical)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: The Emperor Charlemagne asked the bishop to send him two cases of the same cheese every year

The Emperor Charlemagne asked the bishop to send him two cases of the same cheese every year (engraving)
6029357 The Emperor Charlemagne asked the bishop to send him two cases of the same cheese every year (engraving) by French School

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Statue of the Emperor Charlemagne, by Louis Rochet (engraving)

Statue of the Emperor Charlemagne, by Louis Rochet (engraving)
6029353 Statue of the Emperor Charlemagne, by Louis Rochet (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of the Emperor Charlemagne, by Louis Rochet)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: The Holy Roman Empire of Charlemagne (engraving)

The Holy Roman Empire of Charlemagne (engraving)
6029352 The Holy Roman Empire of Charlemagne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Holy Roman Empire of Charlemagne)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Goblet known as the Glass of Charlemagne (engraving)

Goblet known as the Glass of Charlemagne (engraving)
6029347 Goblet known as the Glass of Charlemagne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goblet known as the Glass of Charlemagne)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Portrait of Napoleon I, 1808-11 (wool, silk, silver-gilt thread)

Portrait of Napoleon I, 1808-11 (wool, silk, silver-gilt thread)
5667136 Portrait of Napoleon I, 1808-11 (wool, silk, silver-gilt thread) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon (1770-1837) (after); 222.3x192.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: An Arts & Crafts glass triptych, painted with medieval knights in the court of

An Arts & Crafts glass triptych, painted with medieval knights in the court of
1194920 An Arts & Crafts glass triptych, painted with medieval knights in the court of Charlemagne, c.1860-1910 (glass) by English School; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne crowned at St Peters (ink on paper)

Charlemagne crowned at St Peters (ink on paper)
960775 Charlemagne crowned at St Peters (ink on paper) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne crowned at St Peters)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: The British and French Fleets in Besika Bay, August, 1853 (engraving)

The British and French Fleets in Besika Bay, August, 1853 (engraving)
1097553 The British and French Fleets in Besika Bay, August, 1853 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British and French Fleets in Besika Bay, August)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne (chromolitho)

Charlemagne (chromolitho)
975764 Charlemagne (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Frankish kings and queens of the Carolingian dynasty (coloured engraving)

Frankish kings and queens of the Carolingian dynasty (coloured engraving)
979300 Frankish kings and queens of the Carolingian dynasty (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Opening of the sarcophagus of the Emperor Charlemagne in Aachen (colour litho)

Opening of the sarcophagus of the Emperor Charlemagne in Aachen (colour litho)
3097620 Opening of the sarcophagus of the Emperor Charlemagne in Aachen (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Europe, in the beginning of the nineth century showing the empire of Charlemagne (colour litho)

Europe, in the beginning of the nineth century showing the empire of Charlemagne (colour litho)
3649521 Europe, in the beginning of the nineth century showing the empire of Charlemagne (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Europe)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagnes meditations (engraving)

Charlemagnes meditations (engraving)
3624365 Charlemagnes meditations (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagnes meditations)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: The baptism of the Saxon chieftain Widukind, 785 (engraving)

The baptism of the Saxon chieftain Widukind, 785 (engraving)
3647228 The baptism of the Saxon chieftain Widukind, 785 (engraving) by Rethel, Alfred (1816-59); Private Collection; (add.info.: The baptism of the Saxon chieftain Widukind, 785)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: The Empire of Charlemagne, from Atlas Historique et Pittoresque

The Empire of Charlemagne, from Atlas Historique et Pittoresque
XEE3481396 The Empire of Charlemagne, from Atlas Historique et Pittoresque, by M J-H Schnitzler, 1857 (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: The Coronation of Charlemagne (painting)

The Coronation of Charlemagne (painting)
3481031 The Coronation of Charlemagne (painting) by Penni, Giovanni Francesco (il Fattore) (c.1488-1528); (add.info.: The Coronation of Charlemagne, (detail)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne receiving samples of fabrics and embroidery from the ambassadors of the Abbasid Caliph

Charlemagne receiving samples of fabrics and embroidery from the ambassadors of the Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid
2788844 Charlemagne receiving samples of fabrics and embroidery from the ambassadors of the Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid (chromolitho) by European School

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Coronation of the Emperor Charlemagne in Rome, 800 (chromolitho)

Coronation of the Emperor Charlemagne in Rome, 800 (chromolitho)
2788704 Coronation of the Emperor Charlemagne in Rome, 800 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation of the Emperor Charlemagne in Rome, 800)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: St Peter sending Charlemagne the standard of the city of Rome (chromolitho)

St Peter sending Charlemagne the standard of the city of Rome (chromolitho)
672312 St Peter sending Charlemagne the standard of the city of Rome (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne causing the Saxons to be baptised in the Wester (engraving)

Charlemagne causing the Saxons to be baptised in the Wester (engraving)
653988 Charlemagne causing the Saxons to be baptised in the Wester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne, Holy Roman Emperor (chromolitho)

Charlemagne, Holy Roman Emperor (chromolitho)
735114 Charlemagne, Holy Roman Emperor (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne, Holy Roman Emperor)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Roland died at the Battle of Roncesvalaux, 15 August 778

Roland died at the Battle of Roncesvalaux, 15 August 778
5944558 Roland died at the Battle of Roncesvalaux, 15 August 778. by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraving Death of Roland at the Battle of Roncesvalles)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Bayard rock on the Meuse (photo)

Bayard rock on the Meuse (photo)
6025406 Bayard rock on the Meuse (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bayard rock on the Meuse)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne en costume imperial (engraving)

Charlemagne en costume imperial (engraving)
6024517 Charlemagne en costume imperial (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne en costume imperial)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagnes forces being attacked at Roncevaux by Basque tribes

Charlemagnes forces being attacked at Roncevaux by Basque tribes
LLM461825 Charlemagnes forces being attacked at Roncevaux by Basque tribes by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne, 768-814 (colour litho)

Charlemagne, 768-814 (colour litho)
6004652 Charlemagne, 768-814 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne, 768-814)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Site of the tomb of the Emperor Charlemagne, Aachen Cathedral, Germany (engraving)

Site of the tomb of the Emperor Charlemagne, Aachen Cathedral, Germany (engraving)
6029350 Site of the tomb of the Emperor Charlemagne, Aachen Cathedral, Germany (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne tenant une assemblee de son peuple. Charlemagne holding an assembly of his people

Charlemagne tenant une assemblee de son peuple. Charlemagne holding an assembly of his people (engraving)
6029293 Charlemagne tenant une assemblee de son peuple. Charlemagne holding an assembly of his people (engraving) by English School

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Buste en vermeil de Charlemagne servant de reliquaire, conserve au Tresor d Aix-la-Chapelle

Buste en vermeil de Charlemagne servant de reliquaire, conserve au Tresor d Aix-la-Chapelle (engraving)
5208593 Buste en vermeil de Charlemagne servant de reliquaire, conserve au Tresor d Aix-la-Chapelle (engraving) by French School

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Binding of 'L Evangeliaire', attributed to Charlemagne (engraving)

Binding of "L Evangeliaire", attributed to Charlemagne (engraving)
965695 Binding of " L Evangeliaire", attributed to Charlemagne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Binding of " L Evangeliaire")

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne in the chapel of the Valkhof, Nijmegen (colour litho)

Charlemagne in the chapel of the Valkhof, Nijmegen (colour litho)
969066 Charlemagne in the chapel of the Valkhof, Nijmegen (colour litho) by Steelink, Willem II (1856-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne in the chapel of the Valkhof, Nijmegen)



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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.