Viith Century Collection

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Viith Century Collection: Caliph Umar entering Jerusalem, 637 (engraving)

Caliph Umar entering Jerusalem, 637 (engraving)
3647180 Caliph Umar entering Jerusalem, 637 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caliph Umar entering Jerusalem, 637)

Viith Century Collection: Discovery of the thermal springs of Wildbad Gastein, 680 (engraving)

Discovery of the thermal springs of Wildbad Gastein, 680 (engraving)
8625824 Discovery of the thermal springs of Wildbad Gastein, 680 (engraving) by Geiger, Peter Johann Nepomuk (1805-80); Private Collection; (add.info)

Viith Century Collection: King Chilperic II, ca 1900 (illustration)

King Chilperic II, ca 1900 (illustration)
7422797 King Chilperic II, ca 1900 (illustration); (add.info.: History. France. Chilperic II (670-721), king of Francks. Imagery, France, ca 1900.); © Archives Charmet.

Viith Century Collection: Map showing the beginnings of the Moslem Power, 7th century. (print)

Map showing the beginnings of the Moslem Power, 7th century. (print)
7420043 Map showing the beginnings of the Moslem Power, 7th century. (print); (add.info.: Map showing the beginnings of the Moslem Power, 7th century. From the book Outline of History by H.G)

Viith Century Collection: Vase of vitrified ceramic, 7th-10th century (ceramic)

Vase of vitrified ceramic, 7th-10th century (ceramic)
AIS5337327 Vase of vitrified ceramic, 7th-10th century (ceramic); Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, USA; (add.info.: Vase of ceramic vitrifies. 7th-10th century. Kansas City)

Viith Century Collection: King Dagobert I wonder when the goldsmith Saint Eloi presented his throne (engraving)

King Dagobert I wonder when the goldsmith Saint Eloi presented his throne (engraving)
5944542 King Dagobert I wonder when the goldsmith Saint Eloi presented his throne (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Viith Century Collection: The lazy kings in a cart by oxen (engraving)

The lazy kings in a cart by oxen (engraving)
5944523 The lazy kings in a cart by oxen (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraving The lazy kings showed themselves in public ceremonies in a cart dragged by oxen Special Collection)

Viith Century Collection: Map showing the growth of the Moslem power in 25 years from 632 - 656. , 1936

Map showing the growth of the Moslem power in 25 years from 632 - 656. , 1936
7125145 Map showing the growth of the Moslem power in 25 years from 632 - 656. , 1936; (add.info.: Map showing the growth of the Moslem power in 25 years from 632 - 656)

Viith Century Collection: Columbanus preaching to the Alemanni, 7th Century (engraving)

Columbanus preaching to the Alemanni, 7th Century (engraving)
8626646 Columbanus preaching to the Alemanni, 7th Century (engraving) by Hoffmann, Anton (1863-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Irish missionary Columbanus preaching to the Alemanni)

Viith Century Collection: Portrait of Saint Augustine (354-430), 7th century (fresco)

Portrait of Saint Augustine (354-430), 7th century (fresco)
DEX5040800 Portrait of Saint Augustine (354-430), 7th century (fresco); (add.info.: Library of the Lateran Palace, Rome. Italy, 7th century)

Viith Century Collection: King Dagobert I (605-639), Merovingian king of the Franks, 629 to 634 lays the first stone of

King Dagobert I (605-639), Merovingian king of the Franks, 629 to 634 lays the first stone of the Basilica of Saint
ELD4848573 King Dagobert I (605-639), Merovingian king of the Franks, 629 to 634 lays the first stone of the Basilica of Saint Denis (Saint Denis) in the presence of Saint Eloi de Noyon

Viith Century Collection: French West Indies - French Antilles - Fort de France copy of the graved rock

French West Indies - French Antilles - Fort de France copy of the graved rock
JEB4948812 French West Indies - French Antilles - Fort de France copy of the graved rock, petroglyph of the forest of Mon Travail in Sainte Luce

Viith Century Collection: Reproduction of the original page of the old English manuscript ' Beowulf'

Reproduction of the original page of the old English manuscript " Beowulf"
NWI4925597 Reproduction of the original page of the old English manuscript " Beowulf", a major epic poem of the Anglo-Saxon literature preserved at the British Museum dates from the 7th

Viith Century Collection: Votive crown of Recesvinto. 653-672. RECESVINTUS, Flavius (-672). Visigoth King (653-672)

Votive crown of Recesvinto. 653-672. RECESVINTUS, Flavius (-672). Visigoth King (653-672)
CUL4867807 Votive crown of Recesvinto. 653-672. RECESVINTUS, Flavius (-672). Visigoth King (653-672). Made with gold, gems and pearls. Visigothic art. Jewelry. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY)

Viith Century Collection: Fibule d'arc, art wisigoth, 7th century

Fibule d'arc, art wisigoth, 7th century
CUL4852717 Fibule d'arc, art wisigoth, 7th century by Visigothic, (7th century); Archaeological Museum of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info.: Fibule d'arc, art wisigoth)

Viith Century Collection: Belt buckles, 6th-7th century

Belt buckles, 6th-7th century
CUL4934232 Belt buckles, 6th-7th century; (add.info.: Visigothic art. Jewelry. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia. SEGOVIA. Duruelo. Duraton necropolis); AIC.

Viith Century Collection: Cross and letters with inlay of precious stones belonging to the Treasury of Torredonjimeno. 7th c

Cross and letters with inlay of precious stones belonging to the Treasury of Torredonjimeno. 7th c
CUL4934340 Cross and letters with inlay of precious stones belonging to the Treasury of Torredonjimeno. 7th c.; (add.info.: Visigothic art. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia.s JAEN)

Viith Century Collection: Representation of Etheldrede d'Ely (or Ethelrede, aethelthryth, Etheldreda, Ediltrudis)

Representation of Etheldrede d'Ely (or Ethelrede, aethelthryth, Etheldreda, Ediltrudis)
ELD4908478 Representation of Etheldrede d'Ely (or Ethelrede, aethelthryth, Etheldreda, Ediltrudis, Awdrey or Audrey) (636-679)

Viith Century Collection: Representation of Leandre de Seville (died 600) (St Leander or Leandro de Sevilla)

Representation of Leandre de Seville (died 600) (St Leander or Leandro de Sevilla). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4911746 Representation of Leandre de Seville (died 600) (St Leander or Leandro de Sevilla). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

Viith Century Collection: Portrait of Saint Bede the Venerable (Beda Venerabilis) (672-735)

Portrait of Saint Bede the Venerable (Beda Venerabilis) (672-735) Monk and Doctor of the Church (St Bede the Venerable)
ELD4910689 Portrait of Saint Bede the Venerable (Beda Venerabilis) (672-735) Monk and Doctor of the Church (St Bede the Venerable)

Viith Century Collection: Representation of Saint Claude de Besancon (607-699) (Saint Claudius of Besancon called)

Representation of Saint Claude de Besancon (607-699) (Saint Claudius of Besancon called the Thaumaturge)
ELD4908953 Representation of Saint Claude de Besancon (607-699) (Saint Claudius of Besancon called the Thaumaturge). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

Viith Century Collection: Beginning of the Gospel according to Saint Luke. Reproduction of the Gospels of Lindisfarne

Beginning of the Gospel according to Saint Luke. Reproduction of the Gospels of Lindisfarne (Lindisfarne Gospels)
NWI4892350 Beginning of the Gospel according to Saint Luke. Reproduction of the Gospels of Lindisfarne (Lindisfarne Gospels)

Viith Century Collection: St. Peter's Church in Monkwearmouth (England), or Benedictine Abbey of Wearmouth Jarrow

St. Peter's Church in Monkwearmouth (England), or Benedictine Abbey of Wearmouth Jarrow
NWI4960176 St. Peter's Church in Monkwearmouth (England), or Benedictine Abbey of Wearmouth Jarrow, founded in the 7th century. 19th century lithography.; (add.info.: St)

Viith Century Collection: The Desborough Necklace

The Desborough Necklace
3330220 The Desborough Necklace; (add.info.: The Desborough Necklace of Anglo-Saxon England. Dated 7th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Viith Century Collection: Jade mask of the bat god (Bat), from Monte Alban, Mexico, 6th-8th century (jade)

Jade mask of the bat god (Bat), from Monte Alban, Mexico, 6th-8th century (jade)
AIS5377143 Jade mask of the bat god (Bat), from Monte Alban, Mexico, 6th-8th century (jade); Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Mexico City, Mexico; © Iberfoto.

Viith Century Collection: Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, Saint Aiden or Aedan (died 651) Irish missionary

Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, Saint Aiden or Aedan (died 651) Irish missionary
NWI4940627 Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, Saint Aiden or Aedan (died 651) Irish missionary, founder of the Monastery of Lindisfarne Island in England in 635, eveque of Northumbria

Viith Century Collection: Anglo-Saxon fine gold buckle

Anglo-Saxon fine gold buckle
3330425 Anglo-Saxon fine gold buckle; (add.info.: Anglo-Saxon fine gold buckle depicting an Early Christian symbol. Dated 7th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Viith Century Collection: Portrait of Saint Augustine of Canterbury (died 604), evangelizer of the English

Portrait of Saint Augustine of Canterbury (died 604), evangelizer of the English and first archeveque of Cantorbery
NWI4940403 Portrait of Saint Augustine of Canterbury (died 604), evangelizer of the English and first archeveque of Cantorbery

Viith Century Collection: In Compiegne december 23, 695 : decision given by Childebert III (683-711)

In Compiegne december 23, 695 : decision given by Childebert III (683-711) : the land of Hodenc-l'Eveque (Oise)
1758155 In Compiegne december 23, 695 : decision given by Childebert III (683-711) : the land of Hodenc-l'Eveque (Oise, France) is given to St Denis abbey; (add.info.: In Compiegne december 23)

Viith Century Collection: Le Roi Dagobert (coloured engraving)

Le Roi Dagobert (coloured engraving)
8635213 Le Roi Dagobert (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Roi Dagobert)

Viith Century Collection: Tartessian Art (Tartessos civilization): gold belt (detail) with an inscription from the tresor of

Tartessian Art (Tartessos civilization): gold belt (detail) with an inscription from the tresor of Aliseda, Spain
AIS5342086 Tartessian Art (Tartessos civilization): gold belt (detail) with an inscription from the tresor of Aliseda, Spain, 7th century (stone); Museo Arqueologico Nacional, Madrid

Viith Century Collection: King Dagobert I, ca 1900 (illustration)

King Dagobert I, ca 1900 (illustration)
7422800 King Dagobert I, ca 1900 (illustration); (add.info.: History. France. Dagobert I, king of Franks. Imagery, France, ca 1900.); © Archives Charmet.

Viith Century Collection: The baptism of Saint Odile (c. 662-720) by his uncle Saint Erhard,1932 (engraving)

The baptism of Saint Odile (c. 662-720) by his uncle Saint Erhard,1932 (engraving)
DUV4202373 The baptism of Saint Odile (c. 662-720) by his uncle Saint Erhard,1932 (engraving) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: The baptism of Saint Odile (c)

Viith Century Collection: King Dagobert, 19th century (Epinal print)

King Dagobert, 19th century (Epinal print)
THT4429445 King Dagobert, 19th century (Epinal print); (add.info.: King Dagobert. Epinal print. End of the 19th century.); © Jacques Marthelot. All rights reserved 2023.

Viith Century Collection: Representation of Saint Barbat of Benevent (died 682) (Barbatus or Barbus or Barbato of Benevento)

Representation of Saint Barbat of Benevent (died 682) (Barbatus or Barbus or Barbato of Benevento)
ELD4911965 Representation of Saint Barbat of Benevent (died 682) (Barbatus or Barbus or Barbato of Benevento). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

Viith Century Collection: Representation of John the Aumonier (John V of Alexandria and John of Cyprus) (7th century)

Representation of John the Aumonier (John V of Alexandria and John of Cyprus) (7th century)
ELD4910742 Representation of John the Aumonier (John V of Alexandria and John of Cyprus) (7th century) (Francis Caracciolo Italian priest) (John the Merciful or John the Almsgiver, John the Almoner)

Viith Century Collection: Representation of Saint Boniface of Mainz (680-754) destroying Thor's oak (Donar or Jove's oak)

Representation of Saint Boniface of Mainz (680-754) destroying Thor's oak (Donar or Jove's oak)
ELD4908955 Representation of Saint Boniface of Mainz (680-754) destroying Thor's oak (Donar or Jove's oak) sacred tree of the Germanic pagans, to convert them to Christianity

Viith Century Collection: Portrait of Saint Hubert (ca. 655-727), eveque of Liege, also known as Hubert de Liege

Portrait of Saint Hubert (ca. 655-727), eveque of Liege, also known as Hubert de Liege. 19th century, (engraving)
ELD4916483 Portrait of Saint Hubert (ca. 655-727), eveque of Liege, also known as Hubert de Liege. 19th century, (engraving).; Private Collection; (add.info.: He is represented with a deer)

Viith Century Collection: Representation of Saint Fiacre (fiacrius, Fiacrus) Irish monk (7th century) (Saint Fiacre of Breuil)

Representation of Saint Fiacre (fiacrius, Fiacrus) Irish monk (7th century) (Saint Fiacre of Breuil)
ELD4914561 Representation of Saint Fiacre (fiacrius, Fiacrus) Irish monk (7th century) (Saint Fiacre of Breuil). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

Viith Century Collection: Representation of Saint Lambert of Maastricht (636-705) (Lambertus of Maastricht)

Representation of Saint Lambert of Maastricht (636-705) (Lambertus of Maastricht). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4914134 Representation of Saint Lambert of Maastricht (636-705) (Lambertus of Maastricht). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

Viith Century Collection: An aurora seen during the 7th Century from the Nuremburg Chronicle

An aurora seen during the 7th Century from the Nuremburg Chronicle
3740711 An aurora seen during the 7th Century from the Nuremburg Chronicle; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an aurora during the 7th Century from the from the Nuremburg Chronicle by Hartmann Schedel)

Viith Century Collection: Wedding of merovingian king Dagobert 1st and Nanthilde, 629, 15th century illumination from Les

Wedding of merovingian king Dagobert 1st and Nanthilde, 629, 15th century illumination from Les Grandes Chroniques de
1760409 Wedding of merovingian king Dagobert 1st and Nanthilde, 629, 15th century illumination from Les Grandes Chroniques de France; (add.info)

Viith Century Collection: Merovingian king Clovis II (633-657) liberating St Denis abbey

Merovingian king Clovis II (633-657) liberating St Denis abbey, illumination from "Grandes chroniques de
1758367 Merovingian king Clovis II (633-657) liberating St Denis abbey, illumination from "Grandes chroniques de France" c

Viith Century Collection: Musical Notation: Lament written on the death of Charlemagne in 814 using Neumes or Meumes notation

Musical Notation: Lament written on the death of Charlemagne in 814 using Neumes or Meumes notation
528003 Musical Notation: Lament written on the death of Charlemagne in 814 using Neumes or Meumes notation. 7th to 11th centuries (musical manuscript); (add.info)

Viith Century Collection: Map of the Eastern Empire and the Sassanids, 7th century. (print)

Map of the Eastern Empire and the Sassanids, 7th century. (print)
7420040 Map of the Eastern Empire and the Sassanids, 7th century. (print); (add.info.: Map of the Eastern Empire and the Sassanids, 7th century. From the book Outline of History by H.G)

King Dagobert I (605-639), Merovingian king of the Franks, 629 to 634 lays the first stone of the Basilica of Saint
ELD4964201 King Dagobert I (605-639), Merovingian king of the Franks, 629 to 634 lays the first stone of the Basilica of Saint Denis (Saint Denis) in the presence of Saint Eloi de Noyon

Viith Century Collection: Circular fibule dotted with glass, art visigoth, 7th century

Circular fibule dotted with glass, art visigoth, 7th century
CUL4852685 Circular fibule dotted with glass, art visigoth, 7th century by Visigothic, (7th century); Archaeological Museum of Catalonia, Barcelona

Viith Century Collection: Representation of Wilfrid (wilfrith) of York (633-709). 19th century (engraving)

Representation of Wilfrid (wilfrith) of York (633-709). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4913612 Representation of Wilfrid (wilfrith) of York (633-709). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

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"The Vibrant Viith Century: A Glimpse into a Complex Era" Step back in time to the captivating Viith century, where history unfolds through remarkable portraits and artifacts. Delve into the reign of Wamba, the Visigoth King of Hispania, as his powerful image immortalized in a 16th-century painting reveals his majestic presence. Witness the intricate reconstruction of helmet elements from the Staffordshire Hoard, crafted with exquisite gold and silver. These remnants offer a glimpse into an era marked by opulence and craftsmanship. Travel further east to witness an important moment in Islamic history—the migration of Muhammad and Abu Bakr to Medina in 622. This pivotal event is depicted in an engraving that captures their journey to escape persecution in Mecca, setting the stage for Islam's future prophete. Marvel at another representation of Muhammad or Mohammed, captured artistically in a detailed engraving from 1843. This portrayal showcases both reverence and artistic skill while offering insight into how this influential figure was perceived throughout history. Explore religious thought during this period through a miniature on ivory known as the Diptych of Boece. Here we find Saint Jerome, Saint Augustine, and Saint Gregoire I the Great engaging deeply with theological ideas—a testament to their intellectual prowess. Discover Aldhelm, Bishop of Sherborn through an enchanting 18th-century engraving. His scholarly contributions left an indelible mark on medieval England's cultural landscape—an embodiment of knowledge flourishing during this era. Uncover lost treasures within Alexandria's legendary library—once home to erudits who sought wisdom among its vast shelves before its tragic destruction in 642 AD. An evocative view from a 19th-century engraving transports us back to this center of learning that shaped ancient civilizations' intellectual pursuits. Lastly, encounter historical figures such as Brunehaut and Dagobert II—Merovingian French Kings whose engravings offer glimpses into the political landscape of the time.