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Visigoths Collection

"The Visigoths: Conquerors and Defenders of Ancient Rome" In the year 410, a pivotal event unfolded in the history of Ancient Rome

Background imageVisigoths Collection: The Sack of Rome by Visigoths, 410, 1890. Artist: Sylvestre, Joseph-Noel (1847-1926)

The Sack of Rome by Visigoths, 410, 1890. Artist: Sylvestre, Joseph-Noel (1847-1926)
The Sack of Rome by Visigoths, 410, 1890. Found in the collection of Musee Paul Valery

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Visigoths Sack Rome

Visigoths Sack Rome
THE FALL OF ROME Alarics Visigoths ride exuberantly into Rome

Background imageVisigoths Collection: The Sack of Rome by Visigoths in 410, 1890 (oil on canvas)

The Sack of Rome by Visigoths in 410, 1890 (oil on canvas)
5667111 The Sack of Rome by Visigoths in 410, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Sylvestre, Joseph-Noel (1847-1926); 197x130 cm; Musee Paul Valery, Sete

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Visigoths and Romans defeating the Huns at Chalons

Visigoths and Romans defeating the Huns at Chalons
Thorismond proclaimed king of the Visigoths on the battlefield near Chalons after defeating Attila, 451 A.D. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageVisigoths Collection: ALARIC I

ALARIC I KING OF THE GOTHS Elected king of the Visigoths 395AD. Invaded and ravaged Italy in 401AD. Died in battle withdrawing in 410AD

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Witiza tombstone. Basilica of Saints Justo and Pastor. Barce

Witiza tombstone. Basilica of Saints Justo and Pastor. Barce
Wittiza (687-709). Visigothic King of Hispania from 694 until his death. Witiza tombstone. Copy in the Basilica of Saints Justo and Pastor. Barcelona. Spain

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Alaric II - KIng of the Visigoths - Spain

Alaric II - KIng of the Visigoths - Spain
Alaric II (484-507) - The Eighth KIng of the Visigoths in Spain. Fought Clovis in the Battle of Vouille (near Poitiers) and was defeated

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Roman bridge over the River Rhine, Germany

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

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Alaric in Athens engraving 1894

Alaric in Athens engraving 1894
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Background imageVisigoths 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)

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Visigoth King Sigeric (died 415), 18th century (engraving)

Visigoth King Sigeric (died 415), 18th century (engraving)
AIS5334535 Visigoth King Sigeric (died 415), 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Representation of the Visigoth King Sigeric (died 415). Engraving of the 18th century); © Iberfoto

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Third Council of Tolede of Hispanic Bishops under Visigoth rule in 589. King Recarede I (Reccared)

Third Council of Tolede of Hispanic Bishops under Visigoth rule in 589. King Recarede I (Reccared)
AIS5336707 Third Council of Tolede of Hispanic Bishops under Visigoth rule in 589. King Recarede I (Reccared), called "the Catholic", King of the Visigoths of Spain ()

Background imageVisigoths Collection: WALLIA (end (4th century-418). Visigothic King of Hispania (639-642). Successor of Sigeric

WALLIA (end (4th century-418). Visigothic King of Hispania (639-642). Successor of Sigeric
CUL4852488 WALLIA (end (4th century-418). Visigothic King of Hispania (639-642). Successor of Sigeric. He expelled by order of the roman emperor Honorius the Vandals and Alans from Hispania

Background imageVisigoths Collection: A map of Spain after the invasion of the Visigoths in the 5th century

A map of Spain after the invasion of the Visigoths in the 5th century
3253072 A map of Spain after the invasion of the Visigoths in the 5th century; (add.info.: A map of Spain after the invasion of the Visigoths in the 5th century)

Background imageVisigoths Collection: AMALRIC (-531). Visigothic king (511-531); THEODORIC The Great (454-526). Ostrogothic king (474-526)

AMALRIC (-531). Visigothic king (511-531); THEODORIC The Great (454-526). Ostrogothic king (474-526)
CUL4852399 AMALRIC (-531). Visigothic king (511-531); THEODORIC The Great (454-526). Ostrogothic king (474-526). Portrait of Theodoric and his grandson Amalaric. 18th century engraving

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Entrance of the Visigoth king Wamba into Toledo

Entrance of the Visigoth king Wamba into Toledo
Wamba (c. 630-688). Visigoth king of Hispania (672-680). Entrance of Wamba to the city of Toledo. Illustration by J. Alaminos. Chromolithography

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Noble visigoth. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883

Noble visigoth. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883
Early Medieval Period. Iberian Peninsula. Noble visigoth. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Date: 2019

Background imageVisigoths Collection: 5th Century 410 Alaric I Ancient Age Arch Army

5th Century 410 Alaric I Ancient Age Arch Army
5th, century, 410, Alaric, I, ancient, age, arch, army, attack, attacker, attacking, august, colored, dead, death, Empire, engraving, fight, fighter, Honorius, horse, italian, Italy, lance, lancer

Background imageVisigoths Collection: EVENTS/ANCIENT ROME

EVENTS/ANCIENT ROME
THE FALL OF ROME Alaric, after sacking Rome, dies, and is buried in the Busento riverbed Date: 410

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Portrait of Wamba, Visigoth King of Hispania (reign from 672 to 680), 16th century (painting)

Portrait of Wamba, Visigoth King of Hispania (reign from 672 to 680), 16th century (painting)
AIS5365254 Portrait of Wamba, Visigoth King of Hispania (reign from 672 to 680), 16th century (painting) by Ariosto, Filippo (16th century); Museu Militar, Castell de Montjuic, Barcelona

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Portrait of Athaulf king of the Visigoths, 1634-35 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Athaulf king of the Visigoths, 1634-35 (oil on canvas)
CUL4930100 Portrait of Athaulf king of the Visigoths, 1634-35 (oil on canvas) by Carducci, Vincenzo (1585-1638); 205x118 cm; Army Museum, Toledo, Spain; (add.info.: By Carducci)

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Alaric II in the battle of Vouille in 507, 17th century (detail) (oil on canvas)

Alaric II in the battle of Vouille in 507, 17th century (detail) (oil on canvas)
CUL4930109 Alaric II in the battle of Vouille in 507, 17th century (detail) (oil on canvas) by Leonardo, Jusepe or Jose (de Chavier)(c.1605-1656); Army Museum, Toledo

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Alaric the Goth Entering Athens in 395, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations

Alaric the Goth Entering Athens in 395, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (colour litho)
IL322136 Alaric the Goth Entering Athens in 395, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (colour litho) by Stewart

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Attila the Hun after the decisive attack by the Visigoths at the Battle of Chalons, 451 (engraving)

Attila the Hun after the decisive attack by the Visigoths at the Battle of Chalons, 451 (engraving)
3647157 Attila the Hun after the decisive attack by the Visigoths at the Battle of Chalons, 451 (engraving) by Vogel, Hermann (1856-1918); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVisigoths Collection: The Roman general Stilicho negotiating with the Goths, c400 (engraving)

The Roman general Stilicho negotiating with the Goths, c400 (engraving)
3647147 The Roman general Stilicho negotiating with the Goths, c400 (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Clovis I, King of the Franks, entering Toulouse after defeating the Visigoths, 508 (engraving)

Clovis I, King of the Franks, entering Toulouse after defeating the Visigoths, 508 (engraving)
5233493 Clovis I, King of the Franks, entering Toulouse after defeating the Visigoths, 508 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clovis I, King of the Franks)

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Visigoth soldier, 375 (litho)

Visigoth soldier, 375 (litho)
6014726 Visigoth soldier, 375 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visigoth soldier, 375)

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Lion eating a man, base of sarcophagus of D. Afonso Pires, former Bishop of Porto, Lamego

Lion eating a man, base of sarcophagus of D. Afonso Pires, former Bishop of Porto, Lamego
1126663 Lion eating a man, base of sarcophagus of D. Afonso Pires, former Bishop of Porto, Lamego, Portugal c.1372 (stone) by Portuguese School, (14th century); Chapel of So Pedro de Balsemo

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Visigothic carvings in the Chapel of Sao Pedro de Balsemao, Se, Lamego, Portugal c

Visigothic carvings in the Chapel of Sao Pedro de Balsemao, Se, Lamego, Portugal c
1126660 Visigothic carvings in the Chapel of So Pedro de Balsemo, SA©, Lamego, Portugal c.599 (granite) by Visigothic (6th century AD); Chapel of So Pedro de Balsemo, SA©, Lamego

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Invasions of Roman Gaul by tribes and bands of Alans and Visigoths, early 5th Century (engraving)

Invasions of Roman Gaul by tribes and bands of Alans and Visigoths, early 5th Century (engraving)
6029362 Invasions of Roman Gaul by tribes and bands of Alans and Visigoths, early 5th Century (engraving) by French School

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Wedding of Galla Placidia and Ataulf, King of the Visigoths, Narbonne, 414 (engraving)

Wedding of Galla Placidia and Ataulf, King of the Visigoths, Narbonne, 414 (engraving)
5233496 Wedding of Galla Placidia and Ataulf, King of the Visigoths, Narbonne, 414 (engraving) by Cochin, Charles Nicolas II (1715-90); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Belisarius leads the Roman army against the Goths, illustration from The Illustrated History of

Belisarius leads the Roman army against the Goths, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c
LLM438560 Belisarius leads the Roman army against the Goths, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c.1880 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Golden circlets of the Visigoth kings (chromolitho)

Golden circlets of the Visigoth kings (chromolitho)
672316 Golden circlets of the Visigoth kings (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Golden circlets of the Visigoth kings)

Background imageVisigoths Collection: The marriage of Ataulf, King of the Visigoths, and Galla Placidia

The marriage of Ataulf, King of the Visigoths, and Galla Placidia, daughter of the Roman Emperor Theodosius I
3647149 The marriage of Ataulf, King of the Visigoths, and Galla Placidia, daughter of the Roman Emperor Theodosius I, 414 (engraving) by German School

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Alaric, King of the Visigoths, arrives at the gates of Rome for the first time, 408 (chromolitho)

Alaric, King of the Visigoths, arrives at the gates of Rome for the first time, 408 (chromolitho)
2782911 Alaric, King of the Visigoths, arrives at the gates of Rome for the first time, 408 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alaric)

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Alaric I, King of the Visigoths, accepts the surrender of Rome, 410 (chromolitho)

Alaric I, King of the Visigoths, accepts the surrender of Rome, 410 (chromolitho)
968406 Alaric I, King of the Visigoths, accepts the surrender of Rome, 410 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alaric I, King of the Visigoths)

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Visigothic carvings in the Chapel of Sao Pedro de Balsemao, Se, Lamego, Portugal c

Visigothic carvings in the Chapel of Sao Pedro de Balsemao, Se, Lamego, Portugal c
1126662 Visigothic carvings in the Chapel of So Pedro de Balsemo, SA©, Lamego, Portugal c.599 (granite) by Visigothic (6th century AD); Chapel of So Pedro de Balsemo, SA©, Lamego

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Torismond proclaimed King of the Visigoths (engraving)

Torismond proclaimed King of the Visigoths (engraving)
2794106 Torismond proclaimed King of the Visigoths (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torismond proclaimed King of the Visigoths)

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Sack of Rome by the Visigoths, 410 (engraving)

Sack of Rome by the Visigoths, 410 (engraving)
5229123 Sack of Rome by the Visigoths, 410 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sack of Rome by the Visigoths, 410)

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Meeting of the Roman Emperor Valens and the Visigothic King Athanaric on the Danube, 369 (engraving)

Meeting of the Roman Emperor Valens and the Visigothic King Athanaric on the Danube, 369 (engraving)
3647143 Meeting of the Roman Emperor Valens and the Visigothic King Athanaric on the Danube, 369 (engraving) by German School

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Defeat of the Visigoths and death of Alaric II at the Battle of Vouille, 507 (chromolitho)

Defeat of the Visigoths and death of Alaric II at the Battle of Vouille, 507 (chromolitho)
3105625 Defeat of the Visigoths and death of Alaric II at the Battle of Vouille, 507 (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Transmigrations of the barbarian tribes that invaded the Roman Empire

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)

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Battle of the Catalaunian Plains, 451 (chromolitho)

Battle of the Catalaunian Plains, 451 (chromolitho)
968404 Battle of the Catalaunian Plains, 451 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of the Catalaunian Plains (Battle of Chalons), 451

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Illustration from the Breviary of Alaric, 506 (vellum)

Illustration from the Breviary of Alaric, 506 (vellum)
1066017 Illustration from the Breviary of Alaric, 506 (vellum) by German School, (11th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Cards for children advertising Cacao van Houten

Cards for children advertising Cacao van Houten
CHT219366 Cards for children advertising Cacao van Houten, early 20th century (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Clovis I and the domination of the Franks in Gaul (coloured engraving)

Clovis I and the domination of the Franks in Gaul (coloured engraving)
5998838 Clovis I and the domination of the Franks in Gaul (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clovis I and the domination of the Franks in Gaul)

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Illustration from the Breviary of Alaric, 506 (vellum)

Illustration from the Breviary of Alaric, 506 (vellum)
1066016 Illustration from the Breviary of Alaric, 506 (vellum) by Visigothic (6th century AD); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Euric, King of the Visigoths (engraving)

Euric, King of the Visigoths (engraving)
820326 Euric, King of the Visigoths (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Euric, King of the Visigoths.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection; English

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Gauls, Goths, Visigoths, and Vandals in Rome (engraving)

Gauls, Goths, Visigoths, and Vandals in Rome (engraving)
1052674 Gauls, Goths, Visigoths, and Vandals in Rome (engraving) by Gregory, Edward John (1850-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gauls, Goths, Visigoths, and Vandals in Rome)

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Visigothic carvings in the Chapel of Sao Pedro de Balsemao, Se, Lamego, Portugal c

Visigothic carvings in the Chapel of Sao Pedro de Balsemao, Se, Lamego, Portugal c
1126655 Visigothic carvings in the Chapel of So Pedro de Balsemo, SA©, Lamego, Portugal c.599 (granite) by Visigothic (6th century AD); Chapel of So Pedro de Balsemo, SA©, Lamego

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Death of Hermenegildo

Death of Hermenegildo
LLM461821 Death of Hermenegildo by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Hermenegildo. Illustration for Glorias Espanola by Carlos Mendoza (Ramon Molinas)

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Burning of Arian books by Reccared I, Visigothic King of Hispania and Septimania

Burning of Arian books by Reccared I, Visigothic King of Hispania and Septimania, late 6th Century (engraving)
5229144 Burning of Arian books by Reccared I, Visigothic King of Hispania and Septimania, late 6th Century (engraving) by English School

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Portrait of Euric, King of the Visigoths (engraving)

Portrait of Euric, King of the Visigoths (engraving)
819350 Portrait of Euric, King of the Visigoths (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Euric, King of the Visigoths. Engraved by John Chapman)

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Clovis at Vouille (chromolitho)

Clovis at Vouille (chromolitho)
961276 Clovis at Vouille (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clovis at Vouille. Postcard produced by Chocolat de L Abbaye D Igny.); © Look and Learn

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Code of Euric or Codex Euricianus. Fifth century

Code of Euric or Codex Euricianus. Fifth century. First written compilation of Visigothic law enacted by Euric, King of Spain, sometime before 480, probably at Toulouse (possible at Arles)

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Eagle-shaped Visigothic fibula, 6th century. Bronze

Eagle-shaped Visigothic fibula, 6th century. Bronze and glass paste by the cloisonn頴 echnique. Comes from Alovera (Guadalajara). Visigothic art. Jewelry. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY)

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Map showing the Roman Empire and the Barbarians. From A Short History of the World, published c

Map showing the Roman Empire and the Barbarians. From A Short History of the World, published c. 1936
Map showing the Roman Empire and the Barbarians. From A Short History of the World, published c.1936

Background imageVisigoths Collection: The Battle of the Catalaunian Plains, also called the Battle of the Campus Mauriacus

The Battle of the Catalaunian Plains, also called the Battle of the Campus Mauriacus, Battle of Chalons, Battle of Troyes or the Battle of Maurica, June 20, 451 AD between the Romans and Visigoths

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Election Of King Wamba, King Of The Visigoths. 672-680

Election Of King Wamba, King Of The Visigoths. 672-680

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Background imageVisigoths Collection: Sisebut - Visigothic King of Hispania, Septimania and Galici

Sisebut - Visigothic King of Hispania, Septimania and Galici
Sisebut (ca. 565620 or 621). Visigothic King of Hispania, Septimania and Galicia from 612 until his death. Engraving

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Walia or Valia. King of the Visigoths from 415-419. Engravin

Walia or Valia. King of the Visigoths from 415-419. Engravin
Walia or Valia. King of the Visigoths from 415-419. Portrait. Engraving. Colored

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Ataulf. Germanic king of the Visigoths from 410-415. Portrai

Ataulf. Germanic king of the Visigoths from 410-415. Portrait by Vicente Carducho (1576-1638). Army Museum. Madrid. Spain

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Wamba (died 687). King of the Visigoths from 672 to 680. Por

Wamba (died 687). King of the Visigoths from 672 to 680. Portrait. Army Museum Montjuic

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Sack of Rome (410) led by Alaric I (ca. 370-410), King of t

Sack of Rome (410) led by Alaric I (ca. 370-410), King of the Visigoths (395-410), during the reign of Emperor Honorius. It was a decisive event in the decline of the Roman Empire. Colored engraving

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Beatus of Girona. 976. Depiction of the Heaven described

Beatus of Girona. 976. Depiction of the Heaven described in six concentric circles. From center: God on his throne between the sun

Background imageVisigoths Collection: The Visigothic King Suintila (d. 634 d. C. ) expels the Byzantines from the Peninsula

The Visigothic King Suintila (d. 634 d. C. ) expels the Byzantines from the Peninsula
The Visigothic King Suintila (d. 634 d.C.) expels the Byzantines from the Peninsula, engraving from a Painting by Jeronimo Alonso Gil

Background imageVisigoths Collection: 7th century, 7th Council of Toledo, summoned by King Chindasvinto, miniature in Primacy

7th century, 7th Council of Toledo, summoned by King Chindasvinto, miniature in Primacy of the Church of Toledo, illuminated manuscripts, 1253

Background imageVisigoths Collection: The Battle of Guadalete

The Battle of Guadalete. Found in the Collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Background imageVisigoths Collection: The Death of Brunhilde, (Brunehaut), 1882. Artist: Anonymous

The Death of Brunhilde, (Brunehaut), 1882. Artist: Anonymous
The Death of Brunhilde, (Brunehaut), 1882. Private Collection

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Witteric, Visigothic King, Mid of the 19th century. Artist: Soriano Murillo, Benito (1827-1891)

Witteric, Visigothic King, Mid of the 19th century. Artist: Soriano Murillo, Benito (1827-1891)
Witteric, Visigothic King, Mid of the 19th century. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Ataulf, Visigothic King, 1888. Artist: Madrazo y Garreta, Raimundo de (1841-1920)

Ataulf, Visigothic King, 1888. Artist: Madrazo y Garreta, Raimundo de (1841-1920)
Ataulf, Visigothic King, 1888. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Liuva I, Visigothic King, 1855. Artist: Gisbert Perez, Antonio (1834-1902)

Liuva I, Visigothic King, 1855. Artist: Gisbert Perez, Antonio (1834-1902)
Liuva I, Visigothic King, 1855. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Egica, Visigoth King, 1853. Artist: Esquivel y Rivas, Carlos Maria (1830-1867)

Egica, Visigoth King, 1853. Artist: Esquivel y Rivas, Carlos Maria (1830-1867)
Egica, Visigoth King, 1853. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Suintila, Visigothic King, Mid of the 19th century. Artist: Miranda y Rendon

Suintila, Visigothic King, Mid of the 19th century. Artist: Miranda y Rendon, Manuel (active 1833-1864)
Suintila, Visigothic King, Mid of the 19th century. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Sisebut, Visigothic King, 1854. Artist: Roca y Delgado, Mariano de la (1825-1872)

Sisebut, Visigothic King, 1854. Artist: Roca y Delgado, Mariano de la (1825-1872)
Sisebut, Visigothic King, 1854. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Chintila, Visigothic King, 1855. Artist: Montanes Perez, Bernardino (1825-1893)

Chintila, Visigothic King, 1855. Artist: Montanes Perez, Bernardino (1825-1893)
Chintila, Visigothic King, 1855. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Background imageVisigoths Collection: Alaric II, Visigothic King, 1856. Artist: Esquivel y Rivas, Carlos Maria (1830-1867)

Alaric II, Visigothic King, 1856. Artist: Esquivel y Rivas, Carlos Maria (1830-1867)
Alaric II, Visigothic King, 1856. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid



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"The Visigoths: Conquerors and Defenders of Ancient Rome" In the year 410, a pivotal event unfolded in the history of Ancient Rome. The mighty city was sacked by the Visigoths, leaving an indelible mark on both civilizations. This dramatic moment has been immortalized in art, such as Joseph-Noel Sylvestre's painting "The Sack of Rome by Visigoths" from 1890. However, it is important to note that They were not mere plunderers; they also played a significant role in defending Rome against external threats. One such instance was their alliance with the Romans at Chalons, where together they defeated the formidable Huns. At the forefront of this tumultuous period stood Alaric I, a prominent figure among the Visigothic leaders. His name became synonymous with power and conquest as he led his people through numerous battles and campaigns across Europe. Evidence of their presence can still be found today – like Witiza's tombstone at Basilica of Saints Justo and Pastor in Barce or Roman bridges over River Rhine in Germany – reminding us of their lasting impact on European history. Alaric II continued his predecessor's legacy as King of Spain during this turbulent era. Under his rule, Spain witnessed both prosperity and conflict as he navigated alliances and rivalries within his kingdom. Visiting Athens was not beyond Alaric's reach either; an engraving from 1894 depicts him standing amidst ancient Greek ruins - a testament to how far-reaching their influence truly was. Another significant moment occurred when Wamba triumphantly entered Toledo as its king - symbolizing unity under Visigothic rule. These events showcased their ability to establish themselves firmly within conquered territories while preserving their own distinct culture. Engravings from Museo Militar dating back to 1883 depict noble Visigoth warriors adorned with armor and weapons, exemplifying their military prowess and the strength of their civilization.

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