Lombards Collection

Charlemagne, King and Emperor
Charlemagne (Carolus Magnus. Karolus Magnus, Charles the Great), King of the Franks from 768, King of the Lombards from 774, and Emperor of the Romans from 800

Charlemagne, King and Emperor
Charlemagne (Carolus Magnus. Karolus Magnus, Charles the Great), King of the Franks from 768, King of the Lombards from 774, and Emperor of the Romans from 800

Roman bridge over the River Rhine, Germany. Built by Julius Caesar and his legions using timber pilings and beams during the Gallic War. Ponte gettato sul Reno

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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

The Byzantine Empire (litho)
8661309 The Byzantine Empire (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Byzantine Empire)

The Coronation of Charlemagne as Roman Emperor in 800 by Pope Leo III on Christmas Day
3506128 The Coronation of Charlemagne as Roman Emperor in 800 by Pope Leo III on Christmas Day, from 'Hutchinson's History of the Nations', pub

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Pope Stephen II (III) in Paris asking Pepin the Short for help against the Lombards
543293 Pope Stephen II (III) in Paris asking Pepin the Short for help against the Lombards, 19th century (trade card in chromolithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Byzantine Empress Irene and Constantine VI
Byzantine Empress Irene and Emperor Constantine VI. Irene of Athens, Irene Sarantapechaina, 752-803, and son Constantinus, Konstantinus, 771-805

Rosamond, Queen of the Lombards. c1850-1900, (1923). Artist: Frederick Augustus Sandys
Rosamond, Queen of the Lombards. c1850-1900, (1923). Rosamund ( fl. 572) was a Lombard queen. She was the daughter of Cunimund, king of the Gepids, and wife of Alboin, king of the Lombards

GRIMALDO AS A BOY 1
The boy Grimaldi is saved from death by invaders : he will one day be king of the Lombards. Date: circa 650

Siege of Pavia (773-774): Ogger exclaiming "The Iron Man! Here is Charlemagne ", 1896 (illustration)
7304518 Siege of Pavia (773-774): Ogger exclaiming "The Iron Man! Here is Charlemagne ", 1896 (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Lombard princesses in 8th century Byzantine costume
7277954 Lombard princesses in 8th century Byzantine costume by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lombard princesses in 8th century Byzantine costume)

Alboin, King of the Lombards, forcing his wife Rosamund to drinf from the skull of her father Cunimund
7147842 Alboin, King of the Lombards, forcing his wife Rosamund to drinf from the skull of her father Cunimund, King of the Gepids (engraving) by Zick

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

Barbarossas Escape over the Alps (engraving)
2788218 Barbarossas Escape over the Alps (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barbarossas Escape over the Alps)

Hilt, round pommel with eagle, short guard, and gem-encrusted scabbard of Charlemagnes sword
6338917 Hilt, round pommel with eagle, short guard, and gem-encrusted scabbard of Charlemagnes sword by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Hilt, round pommel with eagle, short guard)

Joyeuse sword and seal of Charlemagne, 8th century
6338905 Joyeuse sword and seal of Charlemagne, 8th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Joyeuse sword and seal of Charlemagne, 8th century)

The King of the Lombards (colour litho)
7157922 The King of the Lombards (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King of the Lombards)

Revolt in Ravenna over iconoclasm, 727 (engraving)
5229143 Revolt in Ravenna over iconoclasm, 727 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Revolt in Ravenna over iconoclasm, 727)

Rudolf II of Burgundy crowned king of the Lombards in Pavia, 923
LLM454539 Rudolf II of Burgundy crowned king of the Lombards in Pavia, 923 by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Longobardos y Francos, Edad media, Tiempo de Meroveo (colour litho)
2810698 Longobardos y Francos, Edad media, Tiempo de Meroveo (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Longobardos y Francos, Edad media, Tiempo de Meroveo)

Francesco Ferruccio capturing the city of Volterra, Tuscany, 1530. Ferruccio was an Italian captain from Florence, 1489-1530. Francesco Ferrucci costringe Voltera ad arrendersi

Queen Theodelinda and King Agilulf of the Lombards
Queen Theodelinda and King Agilulf the Thuringian of the Lombards, along with saints and angels. From a bas-relief on the main door of Monza Cathedral. Basso-relievo

The Peace of Constance, 1183. Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, and his son Henry VI, King of the Romans, grant peace to the members of the Lombard League. La Pace di Costanza

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 fight for the Lombards carroccio at the Battle of Cortenouva, 1237 (engraving)
3647263 The fight for the Lombards carroccio at the Battle of Cortenouva, 1237 (engraving) by Sanesi, Niccolo (1818-89); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charlemagne crossing the Alps, 773 (engraving)
3647202 Charlemagne crossing the Alps, 773 (engraving) by Delaroche, Hippolyte (Paul) (1797-1856) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne crossing the Alps, 773)

Charlemagne entering Pavia, 774 (engraving)
3647201 Charlemagne entering Pavia, 774 (engraving) by Schwind, Moritz Ludwig von (1804-71); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne entering Pavia, 774)

Charlemagne from The Nine Worthies, 1418-30 (fresco)
3471649 Charlemagne from The Nine Worthies, 1418-30 (fresco) by Jaquerio, Giacomo (fl.1403-53); Castello della Manta, Saluzzo

The Iron Crown of Lombardy (colour litho)
3100836 The Iron Crown of Lombardy (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Iron Crown of Lombardy. Kept in the Cathedral of Monza, Italy)

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)

Edict of Rothari, King of the Lombards, 643 (colour litho)
3100846 Edict of Rothari, King of the Lombards, 643 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edict of Rothari, King of the Lombards, 643)

Transmigrations of the barbarian tribes that invaded the Roman Empire
6340072 Transmigrations of the barbarian tribes that invaded the Roman Empire by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Transmigrations of the barbarian tribes that invaded the Roman Empire)

Landemaro during the siege of Salerno, 871
LLM454537 Landemaro during the siege of Salerno, 871 by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landemaro during the siege of Salerno, 871)

Desiderius, last Lombard King of Italy, living out his last days in France after being obliged to become a monk
5229147 Desiderius, last Lombard King of Italy, living out his last days in France after being obliged to become a monk, late 8th Century (engraving) by English School

Queen Teodolinda enthroned (fresco)
LEE251772 Queen Teodolinda enthroned (fresco) by Zavattari Family, (fl.15th Century); Basilica di San Giovanni Battista, Monza

Charlemagne, King and Emperor, with Alcuin
Charlemagne (Carolus Magnus. Karolus Magnus, Charles the Great), King of the Franks from 768, King of the Lombards from 774, and Emperor of the Romans from 800

Charlemagne is shown the plans for the Palatine Chapel in Aachen, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Charlemagne is shown the plans for the Palatine Chapel in Aachen, (1936). Karl Der Grosse Lasst Sich Den Plan Zur Palastkapelle Der Kaiserpfalz in Aachen Vorlegen, 796 AD

Charlemagne enters Pavia, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Charlemagne enters Pavia, (1936). Einzug Karls Des Grossen in Pavia, 774 AD. The Lombards surrender to Charlemagne, King of the Franks (742-814 AD)

Charlemagne is crowned king of the Lombards in 774

Charlemagne crosses the Alps in the year 773, oil, detail

Pope Stephen II pleads for the safety of Pepin the Short from the Lombards, c750 AD, (19th century). Card from a series produced by the chocolate factory at the Monastery of Aiguebelle

Charlemagne, aka Charles the Great and Charles I, 748 - 814. King of the Franks, King of the Lombards and Emperor of the Romans

Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great or Charles I, 742 - 814. King of the Franks, King of the Lombards and Holy Roman Emperor

The Emperor Charlemagne 742 Or 747 To 814 Also Known As Charles The Great Or Carolus Magnus Or Karolus Magnus King Of The Franks And Lombards Holding The Globe And The Sword

Edictum Rothari. Written compilation of Lombard law. 643. Re
Edictum Rothari. Written compilation of Lombard law, condified and promulgated 22 november 643 by King Rothari. Reproduction

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"Lombards: The Mighty Kings and Emperors of Europe" The Lombards, a Germanic tribe known for their fierce warriors and rich history, played a significant role in shaping the medieval world. One of the most prominent figures associated with the Lombards is Charlemagne, who not only became King but also Emperor of the Franks. Charlemagne's reign marked a turning point in European history as he expanded his empire through conquests and brought about political stability. His influence extended beyond his own kingdom, making him one of the most powerful rulers of his time. A symbol of their strength can be seen in the Roman bridge over the River Rhine in Germany. This architectural marvel stood as a testament to Lombard engineering prowess and their ability to adapt existing structures for their needs. Even from an early age, leaders like Grimaldo showed great promise. As depicted by Frederick Augustus Sandys' artwork "Grimaldo as a Boy, " it is evident that leadership qualities ran deep within Lombard bloodlines. Law played an essential role in Lombard society, which led to the compilation of laws known as Edictum Rothari. Written in 643 AD, this legal document provided insight into how justice was administered during that era. The Siege of Pavia further exemplified Lombard military might when Ogger exclaimed "The Iron Man. Here is Charlemagne. " This event showcased both Charlemagne's tactical brilliance and his reputation as an indomitable force on the battlefield. Lombard princesses were no strangers to diplomacy either; they often adorned themselves in Byzantine costumes while representing their people abroad. These women displayed elegance alongside political acumen, ensuring strong alliances between kingdoms. However, not all aspects of Lombard history are glamorous. Alboin's brutal act forcing his wife Rosamund to drink from her father Cunimund's skull serves as a reminder that power struggles and violence were prevalent during this time.