Charlemagne Collection (page 7)

Charles the Great. Artist: Durer, Albrecht, (Workshop)
Charles the Great. Found in the collection of Deutsches Historisches Museum

View of the Nevsky Prospekt in Saint Petersburg. Artist: Charlemagne, Jules (19th century)
View of the Nevsky Prospekt in Saint Petersburg. Private Collection

The Beloselsky-Belozersky Palace in Saint Petersburg. Artist: Charlemagne, Jules (19th century)
The Beloselsky-Belozersky Palace in Saint Petersburg. Found in the collection of A. Pushkin Memorial Museum, St. Petersburg

Charlemagne receives Alcuin, 780. Artist: Schnetz, Jean-Victor (1787-1870)
Charlemagne receives Alcuin, 780. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Chapel of Saint Nicholas at the Nikolaevsky Bridge in Saint Petersburg, 1840s. Found in the collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

The Admiralty Square in Saint Petersburg, 1840s. Found in the collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

The Moskovsky railway station terminal in Saint Petersburg, 1840s. Found in the collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Saint Michaels Castle in Saint Petersburg, 1840s. Found in the collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

The Presentation of the Holy Virgin Church of the Semyonovsky Life-Guards Regiment in Saint Petersburg, 1840s. Found in the collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

The Bolshaya Morskaya Street (Big Sea Street) in Saint Petersburg, 1840s. Found in the collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

The Church of the Annunciation of the Life Guard Mounted regiment in Saint Petersburg, 1840s. Found in the collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

The English Embankment in Saint Petersburg, 1840s. Found in the collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

The Nicholas Palace in Saint Petersburg, 1840s. Found in the collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

The Marble Palace in Saint Petersburg, 1840s. Found in the collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

The Dairy Farm Pavilion in the Pavlovsk Park. Artist: Charlemagne, Iosif Ivanovich (1782-1861)
The Dairy Farm Pavilion in the Pavlovsk Park. From a private collection

Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Tsarskoe Selo Railroad at the Pavlovsk Railway Station Concert Hall, 1862. From a private collection

Costume design for the opera A Life for the Tsar by M. Glinka, 1887. Artist: Charlemagne, Adolf (1826-1901)
Costume design for the opera A Life for the Tsar by M. Glinka, 1887. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Theatre and Music Art, St. Petersburg

Stage design for the ballet La Esmeralda by C. Pugni, 1849. Artist: Charlemagne, Adolf (1826-1901)
Stage design for the ballet La Esmeralda by C. Pugni, 1849. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Theatre and Music Art, St. Petersburg

Costume design for the opera A Life for the Tsar by M. Glinka, 1867. Artist: Charlemagne, Adolf (1826-1901)
Costume design for the opera A Life for the Tsar by M. Glinka, 1867. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Theatre and Music Art, St. Petersburg

Charlemagne crowns his son Louis the Pious in 813. Artist: Alaux, Jean (1786-1864)
Charlemagne crowns his son Louis the Pious in 813. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The equestrian monument of Nicholas I of Russia on St Isaacs Square in Saint Petersburg. Private Collection

Charlemagne (712-814), Holy Roman Emperor and King of the Franks, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century manuscript illustration held by the Cabinet des

Karl der Grosze 1742-1814, 1934. Charlemagne or Charles the Great (742- 814), Charles I was the King of the Franks from 768, King of the Lombards from 774 and Emperor of the Romans from 800

The coronation of Charlemagne (712-814), 14th century (1849)
The coronation of Charlemagne (712-814), King of the Franks and the Emperor of Rome, 14th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 14th century manuscript illustration in

Charles The Great and His Wife, after the Earliest Portrait, c775, (1907). Charlemagne (c742-814) and his wife Hildegard (758-783), detail from an illuminated manuscript page

Statue of Charlemagne, King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor, 1882-1884. Artist: E Bocourt
Statue of Charlemagne, King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor, 1882-1884. King of the Franks from 768, Charlemagne (c742-814) was crowned Emperor of the Romans in 800 AD by Leo III

Charlemage hunting, 8th-9th century (1882-1884). Artist: Serm
Charlemage hunting, 8th-9th century (1882-1884). Hunting in an Oriental/Eastern style with falcons. King of the Franks from 768

The baths of Charlemagne, 8th-9th century (1882-1884). Artist: A Tauxier
The baths of Charlemagne, 8th-9th century (1882-1884). A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume I, F Roy editor, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

Charlemagne, King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor, late 8th - early 9th century (1882-1884). King of the Franks from 768

The Emperor Charlemagne (742-814), 1870. A 19th century version of an earlier original from the book of the Gospels of Charlemagne, held by the library of the Louvre, Paris

Statue of Charlemagne (712-814), St Julien le Pauvre, Paris, 11th-12th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 11th or 12th century manuscript illustration

Royal garments of Charlemagne (742-814), 15th century (1849). Artist: A Bisson
Royal garments of Charlemagne (742-814), 15th century (1849). Dalmatica and sandals of Charlemagne, and insignia of the kings of France as used during their coronations

The costume worn by emperors during their coronations since the time of Charlemagne, 1579 (1846). Artist: A Bisson
The costume worn by emperors during their coronations since the time of Charlemagne, 1579 (1849). A 19th century version based on an original manuscript illustration in Insignia Sacre Majistatis

Charlemagne, or Charles the Great, King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor, (1805). Artist: J Chapman
Charlemagne, or Charles the Great, King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor, (1805)

The Crowning of Charlemagne in Rome 800, (c1900). French advertising for Liebig, extract of meat, c1900

The diadem of Charlemagne, c8th century, (1870). Crown belonging to the Frankish king and emperor Charlemagne (742-814 AD), preserved at the Weltliche Schatzkammer (Imperial Treasury) in Vienna

Sword of Charlemagne, c8th century, (1870). Sword belonging to the Frankish king and emperor Charlemagne (742-814 AD), preserved at the Weltliche Schatzkammer (Imperial Treasury) in Vienna, Austria

Charlemagne Window, Cathedral of Chartres, France, c1225. Detail of a stained glass window

Charlemagne, king of the Franks, 1875. Artist: DJ Pound
Charlemagne, king of the Franks, 1875. Charlemagne (Charles the Great) (742-814 AD) was crowned Christian Emperor of the West in St Peters Cathedral, Rome, on Christmas Day, 800 AD

Charles the Great, King of the Franks, 1594. Artist: Bruyn, Nicolaes de (1571-1656)
Charles the Great, King of the Franks, 1594. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Coronation of Emperor Charlemagne by Pope Leo III (Illustration from the Geschichte des deutschen Volkes by E)
The Coronation of Emperor Charlemagne by Pope Leo III (Illustration from the Geschichte des deutschen Volkes by E. Duller), 1840. From a private collection

Baptism of Saxon leader Widukind (Illustration from the Geschichte des deutschen Volkes by E. Duller), 1840. From a private collection

Ceremonial Reception of Field Marshal Alexander Suvorov in Milan in April 1799, 1850s. In 1799-1800 Suvorov commanded the Russian army on its campaign in Switzerland

Dietrich Kagelwit (ca 1300-1367), Archbishop of Magdeburg (Illustration from the History of Prussia). Book design, Private Collection

The Coronation of Emperor Charlemagne by Pope Leo III, 1840. (Illustration from the Geschichte des deutschen Volkes by E. Duller). Kirchhoff, Johann Jakob (1796-1848). Book design. Private Collection

Baptism of Saxon leader Widukind, 1840. (Illustration from the Geschichte des deutschen Volkes by E. Duller). Kirchhoff, Johann Jakob (1796-1848). Book design. Private Collection

Horse racing on the frozen Neva River in St Petersburg, Russia, 1859. Artist: Iosif Adolfovich Charlemagne
Horse racing on the frozen Neva River in St Petersburg, Russia, 1859. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St Petersburg

The Crowning of Charlemagne (detail), c1514. Artist: Raphael
The Crowning of Charlemagne (detail), c1514. Located in the Raphael Rooms, Vatican Museums, Rome

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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.