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Ix Century Collection

The 9th century, also known as the ix century, was a time of great cultural and historical significance

Background imageIx Century Collection: Catholic parish church of St. George, interior with wall paintings from the late Carolingian or

Catholic parish church of St. George, interior with wall paintings from the late Carolingian or Ottonian period (c)
7281454 Catholic parish church of St. George, interior with wall paintings from the late Carolingian or Ottonian period (c)

Background imageIx Century 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 imageIx Century Collection: 'Saint John the Evangelist', miniature, 9th century

"Saint John the Evangelist", miniature, 9th century
AIS5389288 "Saint John the Evangelist", miniature, 9th century; San Paolo Fuori Le Mura, Rome, Italy; (add.info)

Background imageIx Century Collection: Mozarabic art: representation of two Mozarabic monks, 9th century (miniature)

Mozarabic art: representation of two Mozarabic monks, 9th century (miniature)
AIS5365296 Mozarabic art: representation of two Mozarabic monks, 9th century (miniature); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Mozarabic art)

Background imageIx Century Collection: Alfred the Great and the pilgrim, 1871 (engraving)

Alfred the Great and the pilgrim, 1871 (engraving)
8766933 Alfred the Great and the pilgrim, 1871 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred the Great and the pilgrim,Fac-simile of a painting by Benjamin West)

Background imageIx Century 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 imageIx Century Collection: Charlemagne

Charlemagne
6266285 Charlemagne; (add.info.: Charlemagne, aka Charles the Great and Charles I, 748-814. King of the Franks, King of the Lombards and Emperor of the Romans.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Background imageIx Century Collection: Alfred the Great, King of the West Saxons. (print)

Alfred the Great, King of the West Saxons. (print)
7419936 Alfred the Great, King of the West Saxons. (print); (add.info.: Alfred is scolded for letting the cakes burn in the house of the cowherd)

Background imageIx Century 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, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIx Century 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 imageIx Century Collection: Treatise of Dioscorides (Greek doctor) of the 9th century

Treatise of Dioscorides (Greek doctor) of the 9th century
GIA5036391 Treatise of Dioscorides (Greek doctor) of the 9th century.; (add.info.: Treatise of Dioscorides (Greek doctor) of the 9th century.); © Giancarlo Costa.

Background imageIx Century Collection: The death of Solomon I of Brittany takes refuge in a church in the Count of Poher 874

The death of Solomon I of Brittany takes refuge in a church in the Count of Poher 874
ELD4962666 The death of Solomon I of Brittany takes refuge in a church in the Count of Poher 874. 19th century (engraving from "La bretagne" by Jules-Janin)

Background imageIx Century Collection: Death of Brittany King Morvan Lez-Breizh or Murman in 818 (Death of Breton King Morman)

Death of Brittany King Morvan Lez-Breizh or Murman in 818 (Death of Breton King Morman)
ELD4962664 Death of Brittany King Morvan Lez-Breizh or Murman in 818 (Death of Breton King Morman). 19th century (engraving from "La bretagne" by Jules-Janin)

Background imageIx Century Collection: The King of the Francs Charlemagne (742-814) establishing schools for lay children in 789

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

Background imageIx Century Collection: Pope John VIII giving birth to a child in the street during a procession in 885

Pope John VIII giving birth to a child in the street during a procession in 885
ELD4944803 Pope John VIII giving birth to a child in the street during a procession in 885, Rome (Pope Joan giving birth in the streets)

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

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

Background imageIx Century Collection: History of kings. Map of Europe under King Charlemagne (742-814) between 768 and 814

History of kings. Map of Europe under King Charlemagne (742-814) between 768 and 814
NWI4943751 History of kings. Map of Europe under King Charlemagne (742-814) between 768 and 814. Color lithograph of the 19th century.; (add.info.: History of kings)

Background imageIx Century Collection: Map of Italy and Greece around 774 - 900 (MAP of Italy and Greece, 8th-9th century)

Map of Italy and Greece around 774 - 900 (MAP of Italy and Greece, 8th-9th century)
ELD4928040 Map of Italy and Greece around 774 - 900 (MAP of Italy and Greece, 8th-9th century) Engraving from " Atlas Universel" by Houze

Background imageIx Century Collection: King Eudes I of France at the Battle of Montfaucon in Argonne against the Vikings

King Eudes I of France at the Battle of Montfaucon in Argonne against the Vikings
ELD4869363 King Eudes I of France at the Battle of Montfaucon in Argonne against the Vikings, 24/06/888 (king Odo of France fighting during the battle against the Vikings where he defeated them at)

Background imageIx Century Collection: Widukind of Saxony (or Wittekind of Saxony) (died 810) facing Charlemagne who convinced him to

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 imageIx Century Collection: Strasbourg Oath: Treaty of Verdun, 843. The sons of Louis the Pieux divided the territory

Strasbourg Oath: Treaty of Verdun, 843. The sons of Louis the Pieux divided the territory
JAB5036968 Strasbourg Oath: Treaty of Verdun, 843. The sons of Louis the Pieux divided the territory: Charles the Bald received the West, Louis the Germanic the East, and Lothaire

Background imageIx Century Collection: Middle Ages: Page of a Latin gospel given by King Athelstan of England (895-939)

Middle Ages: Page of a Latin gospel given by King Athelstan of England (895-939) to the Church of Canterbury
NWI4892309 Middle Ages: Page of a Latin gospel given by King Athelstan of England (895-939) to the Church of Canterbury, 10th century

Background imageIx Century Collection: Emperor Charlemagne is riding between two Franco warriors. Engraving of the 19th century after

Emperor Charlemagne is riding between two Franco warriors. Engraving of the 19th century after the equestrian statue of
PCT4268725 Emperor Charlemagne is riding between two Franco warriors. Engraving of the 19th century after the equestrian statue of sculptor Louis Rochet.; (add.info)

Background imageIx Century Collection: Portrait of Arpad Grand Prince of the Magyars from 896 to 907, founder of the Arpad dynasty

Portrait of Arpad Grand Prince of the Magyars from 896 to 907, founder of the Arpad dynasty
ELD4960391 Portrait of Arpad Grand Prince of the Magyars from 896 to 907, founder of the Arpad dynasty, who regained over Hungary from 896 to 1301 (Portrait of Arpad (845-907)

Background imageIx Century Collection: Medieval costume: two shepherds in 847, c.1860 (steel engraving)

Medieval costume: two shepherds in 847, c.1860 (steel engraving)
DUV4216204 Medieval costume: two shepherds in 847, c.1860 (steel engraving); 7.5x9.5 cm; (add.info.: Steel engraving by J)

Background imageIx Century Collection: Portrait of Charlemagne or Charles I the Great (742-814), King of the Franks

Portrait of Charlemagne or Charles I the Great (742-814), King of the Franks and the Holy Germanic Empire
FLO4707609 Portrait of Charlemagne or Charles I the Great (742-814), King of the Franks and the Holy Germanic Empire. His ordinary outfit consisted of a shirt, a tunic, panties

Background imageIx Century Collection: Anglo Saxon king of the 9th century, in a tunic with embroidered edges and hem

Anglo Saxon king of the 9th century, in a tunic with embroidered edges and hem
FLO4707463 Anglo Saxon king of the 9th century, in a tunic with embroidered edges and hem, with a jete coat on the shoulder and fastener with a clasp

Background imageIx Century Collection: Charlemagne, King of the Franks, 742-814. Figures from the Lateran mosaic showing the emperor

Charlemagne, King of the Franks, 742-814. Figures from the Lateran mosaic showing the emperor genuflecting as he
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 imageIx Century Collection: Comb and trial-piece

Comb and trial-piece
3330290 Comb and trial-piece; (add.info.: Comb and trial-piece made from carved bone and antler. Dated 9th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageIx Century Collection: Viking ship view from the front. 9th century (photo)

Viking ship view from the front. 9th century (photo)
545044 Viking ship view from the front. 9th century (photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageIx Century 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 imageIx Century 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 imageIx Century Collection: Warriors and their weapons from the 9th to 11th century. Soldiers in chainmail tunics and helmets

Warriors and their weapons from the 9th to 11th century. Soldiers in chainmail tunics and helmets, fighting with sword
FLO4623280 Warriors and their weapons from the 9th to 11th century. Soldiers in chainmail tunics and helmets, fighting with sword, lance, cudgel, and shield

Background imageIx Century Collection: Castle of the Moors, dating from the 8th or 9th century, Sintra, Portugal (b/w photo)

Castle of the Moors, dating from the 8th or 9th century, Sintra, Portugal (b/w photo)
6436314 Castle of the Moors, dating from the 8th or 9th century, Sintra, Portugal (b/w photo); (add.info.: Sintra, Lisbon Province, Portugal. Castelo dos Mouros)

Background imageIx Century 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 imageIx Century Collection: Catholic parish church of St. George, interior with wall paintings from the late Carolingian or

Catholic parish church of St. George, interior with wall paintings from the late Carolingian or Ottonian period (c)
7281459 Catholic parish church of St. George, interior with wall paintings from the late Carolingian or Ottonian period (c)

Background imageIx Century Collection: St. George's Catholic Parish Church, interior with wall paintings from the late Carolingian or

St. George's Catholic Parish Church, interior with wall paintings from the late Carolingian or Ottonian period
7281457 St. George's Catholic Parish Church, interior with wall paintings from the late Carolingian or Ottonian period; Oberzell, Reichenau, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany; (add.info.: St)

Background imageIx Century Collection: Mosaic painting, St. Peter presents the flag of to Leo III

Mosaic painting, St. Peter presents the flag of to Leo III
7278130 Mosaic painting, St. Peter presents the flag of to Leo III; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mosaic painting, St. Peter presents the flag of to Leo III)

Background imageIx Century Collection: The Holy Face of Lucca, St. Martin's cathedral, Italy. c. 770-880

The Holy Face of Lucca, St. Martin's cathedral, Italy. c. 770-880
7264830 The Holy Face of Lucca, St. Martin's cathedral, Italy. c. 770-880; San Martino Cathedral, Lucca, Italy; (add.info.: The Holy Face of Lucca)

Background imageIx Century Collection: A noble woman or a Saxon Anglo queen, wearing a lilac dress with wide sleeves

A noble woman or a Saxon Anglo queen, wearing a lilac dress with wide sleeves
FLO4707448 A noble woman or a Saxon Anglo queen, wearing a lilac dress with wide sleeves, and a blue scarf covering her head and neck, a red coat and a tunic colored gold decoree wine

Background imageIx Century Collection: King Henry I of Germania (or of Saxony, known as the Oiseleur)

King Henry I of Germania (or of Saxony, known as the Oiseleur, 867-936) and Henry II of the Holy Empire
FLO4702680 King Henry I of Germania (or of Saxony, known as the Oiseleur, 867-936) and Henry II of the Holy Empire, known as the lame or the Saint (973-1024) - King Henry I the Fowler

Background imageIx Century Collection: Beaver hunting Page taken from 'Physiologus' (Physiologos or physiologist), 11th century manuscript

Beaver hunting Page taken from "Physiologus" (Physiologos or physiologist), 11th century manuscript
GIA5033411 Beaver hunting Page taken from "Physiologus" (Physiologos or physiologist), 11th century manuscript.; (add.info)

Background imageIx Century Collection: Henry I of Saxony (or Germania) called the Oiseleur (876-936)

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 imageIx Century Collection: Couple of the nobility vetus in fashion of the high Middle Ages (5th-9th century)

Couple of the nobility vetus in fashion of the high Middle Ages (5th-9th century)
NWI4957296 Couple of the nobility vetus in fashion of the high Middle Ages (5th-9th century) - Nobleman and noblewoman in fashions of the high Middle Ages

Background imageIx Century Collection: Romanesque architecture: view of the abbey of Saint Michel de Cuxa. 840 AD

Romanesque architecture: view of the abbey of Saint Michel de Cuxa. 840 AD
JEB4962455 Romanesque architecture: view of the abbey of Saint Michel de Cuxa. 840 AD; (add.info.: Romanesque architecture: view of the abbey of Saint Michel de Cuxa. 840 AD); © Jean Bernard

Background imageIx Century Collection: Representation of Queen St. Mathilde of Ringelheim (896-968) helping the poor

Representation of Queen St. Mathilde of Ringelheim (896-968) helping the poor. 19th century, (engraving)
ELD4911370 Representation of Queen St. Mathilde of Ringelheim (896-968) helping the poor. 19th century, (engraving).; Private Collection; (add.info.: Matilda of Ringelheim)

Background imageIx Century Collection: Representation of Saint Ludger (died 809) Christian missionary

Representation of Saint Ludger (died 809) Christian missionary, founder of the Abbey of Werden and Helmstedt
ELD4911096 Representation of Saint Ludger (died 809) Christian missionary, founder of the Abbey of Werden and Helmstedt (also Ludiger or Liudger) missionary among the Frisians and Saxons

Background imageIx Century Collection: Art of the Middle Ages: The Charlemagne kings (Charles I known as Charles the Great 742-814)

Art of the Middle Ages: The Charlemagne kings (Charles I known as Charles the Great 742-814)
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)



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The 9th century, also known as the ix century, was a time of great cultural and historical significance. It marked the flourishing of various civilizations and the emergence of influential figures who shaped the course of history. One remarkable artifact from this era is a double page from a Qur'an in kufic script. Created with ink and color on parchment, it showcases the exquisite craftsmanship and artistic prowess prevalent during this period. Emperor Charlemagne's visit to a school highlights his profound interest in education and learning. His patronage of scholars earned him the title of "patron of schools, " emphasizing his dedication to fostering knowledge and intellectual growth. Pope John VIII, depicted in an illustration from "I misteri del vaticano" by Franco Mistrali (1843), played a significant role in shaping religious affairs during this time. His representation offers insight into the power dynamics within medieval society. Similarly, Pope Nicholas I the Great's portrayal in Mistrali's work sheds light on another influential figure from this era. Known for his strong leadership and diplomatic skills, he left an indelible mark on papal history. The military aspect of this period is exemplified by Danish soldiers clad in chain-mail suits of armor. Engravings depicting Anglo Saxon soldiers further emphasize their formidable presence on battlefields during the 9th and 10th centuries. Artistic achievements are evident through sculptures such as the head of Buddha carved between 800-830 AD out of stone. The Nagaraja guardstone made from granite around 800-900 AD showcases intricate craftsmanship that still captivates viewers today. Anglo Saxon kings held positions of immense power during this time, as seen through engravings portraying them seated on thrones or engaged in battle alongside their equerries. These depictions provide glimpses into royal life during these tumultuous times. Adding to its rich artistic heritage is a bust of a Yogini sculpted from sandstone.