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Charlemagne Collection (#2)

Charlemagne, the legendary King and Emperor of the Franks, is a figure deeply rooted in European history

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Esquisse pour le salon d'entrée de l'Hôtel de Ville : Paris et les Hautes Epoques... 1892

Esquisse pour le salon d'entrée de l'Hôtel de Ville : Paris et les Hautes Epoques... 1892
Esquisse pour le salon d'entree de l'Hotel de Ville : Paris et les Hautes Epoques ; L'epoque gallo-franque, 1892

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: The Donation of Charlemagne, c. 1565. Creator: Zuccari, Taddeo (1529-1566)

The Donation of Charlemagne, c. 1565. Creator: Zuccari, Taddeo (1529-1566)
The Donation of Charlemagne, c. 1565. Found in the collection of the Apostolic Palace, Vatican

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Emperor Charles the Great, 1511-1512. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)

Emperor Charles the Great, 1511-1512. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
Emperor Charles the Great, 1511-1512. Found in the Collection of the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne, plate seven from The Nine Worthies, 1594. Creator: Nicolaes de Bruyn

Charlemagne, plate seven from The Nine Worthies, 1594. Creator: Nicolaes de Bruyn
Charlemagne, plate seven from The Nine Worthies, 1594

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Byzantine Empress Irene and Constantine VI

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

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Illustration, La Chanson de Roland

Illustration, La Chanson de Roland (The Song of Roland), Battle of Roncevaux (778). Charlemagne hears Rolands horn, calling for help, but they will arrive too late to save the hero. Date: 778

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Louis the Pious Doing Penance for Treatment of his Nephew, Bernard, (c818), 1890

Louis the Pious Doing Penance for Treatment of his Nephew, Bernard, (c818), 1890
Louis the Pious Doing Penance for the Treatment of his Nephew, Bernard, (c818), 1890. Louis the Pious (778- 840) King of the Franks and co-emperor with his father Charlemagne

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Coronation of Charlemagne in Rome, Christmas Day, 800 AD, (1936). Creator: Unknown

Coronation of Charlemagne in Rome, Christmas Day, 800 AD, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Coronation of Charlemagne in Rome, Christmas Day, 800 AD, (1936). Kronung Karls Des Grossen in Rom, 25 Dezember 800. Charlemagne, King of the Franks (742-814 AD)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: The Emperor Charlemagne in Full State Dress (A. D. 800), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris

The Emperor Charlemagne in Full State Dress (A. D. 800), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
The Emperor Charlemagne in Full State Dress (A.D. 800), 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne is crowned king of the Lombards in 774

Charlemagne is crowned king of the Lombards in 774

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne after a 16th century image (engraving)

Charlemagne after a 16th century image (engraving)
3794126 Charlemagne after a 16th century image (engraving); (add.info.: Charlemagne (Latin: Carolus Magnus, meaning Charles the Great) - portrait of the King of the Franks

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: French battleship, Gaulois

French battleship, Gaulois, Charlemagne-class pre-dreadnought battleship, completed in 1899 Date: early 20th century

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne Hears News Events France 768 Charles

Charlemagne Hears News Events France 768 Charles
charlemagne, hears, news, events, france, 768, charles, son, pepin, le, bref, learns, father, death, becomes, king, franks, will, crowned, holy, roman, emperor, ruling, western, europe, father's

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Das grosse Kaiserwappen - the imperial German coat of arms, whereon two begirdled toughies

Das grosse Kaiserwappen - the imperial German coat of arms, whereon two begirdled toughies contemplate the crown of Charlemagne. Date: circa 1890

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne Tomb Death Tombs Circa 1000 Emperor

Charlemagne Tomb Death Tombs Circa 1000 Emperor
charlemagne, tomb, death, tombs, circa, 1000, emperor, otto, iii, visits, aachen, supposed, sleeping, people, charlemagne's, history, historical, 10093858

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: RONCEVAUX (NEUVILLE)

RONCEVAUX (NEUVILLE)
RONCEVAUX After the death of Roland and his companions, Charlemagne attacks the Moors camp Date: 778

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: The Reichsadler - the state eagle of Germany - proudly rears its head

The Reichsadler - the state eagle of Germany - proudly rears its head, over which the imperial crown of Charlemagne hovers. Date: circa 1890

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Paranormal Miracles Circa 778 Charlemagne Intent

Paranormal Miracles Circa 778 Charlemagne Intent
paranormal, miracles, circa, 778, charlemagne, intent, avenging, death, nephew, roland, commands, sun, stand, still, obediently, history, historical, 10008235

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: The coronation of Charlemagne, detail, 1511 (fresco) (detail of 3362155)

The coronation of Charlemagne, detail, 1511 (fresco) (detail of 3362155)
3362179 The coronation of Charlemagne, detail, 1511 (fresco) (detail of 3362155) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); (add.info.: Raphael's rooms)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: The Coronation of Charlemagne, Room of the Fire in the Borgo, 1511 (fresco)

The Coronation of Charlemagne, Room of the Fire in the Borgo, 1511 (fresco)
3362155 The Coronation of Charlemagne, Room of the Fire in the Borgo, 1511 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: The coronation of Charlemagne, 1511, Raphael, fresco, room of the fire in the borgo, Raphael's rooms

The coronation of Charlemagne, 1511, Raphael, fresco, room of the fire in the borgo, Raphael's rooms
868146 The coronation of Charlemagne, 1511, Raphael, fresco, room of the fire in the borgo, Raphael's rooms, vatican museums, Rome

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: B. B. French, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown

B. B. French, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
B.B. French, between 1855 and 1865. [Politician: Commissioner of Public Buildings; Architect of the Capitol; compiled an album of salt print

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne with his paladins (knights of his retinue) (vellum)

Charlemagne with his paladins (knights of his retinue) (vellum)
IND112747 Charlemagne with his paladins (knights of his retinue) (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Biblioteca Nazionale, Turin, Italy; Index Fototeca

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne or Charles the Great, King of the Franks, Emperor of the Romans, 748-814

Charlemagne or Charles the Great, King of the Franks, Emperor of the Romans, 748-814
6338921 Charlemagne or Charles the Great, King of the Franks, Emperor of the Romans, 748-814 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Charlemagne or Charles the Great, King of the Franks)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771

Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771
6338919 Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771

Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771
6338896 Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Harun al-Rashid receiving an embassy from Charles the Great, illustration from Hutchinsons History

Harun al-Rashid receiving an embassy from Charles the Great, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations
STC357942 Harun al-Rashid receiving an embassy from Charles the Great, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho) by Dudley

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne instructing pupils at his palace school (colour litho)

Charlemagne instructing pupils at his palace school (colour litho)
3622069 Charlemagne instructing pupils at his palace school (colour litho) by Beuzon, Joseph (1864-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne instructing pupils at his palace school)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Statue of Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771

Statue of Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771
6338967 Statue of Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Statue of Carloman I, King of the Franks)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Louis the Pious, King of the Franks, co-emperor with his father, Charlemagne, 778-840

Louis the Pious, King of the Franks, co-emperor with his father, Charlemagne, 778-840
6338924 Louis the Pious, King of the Franks, co-emperor with his father, Charlemagne, 778-840 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Louis the Pious, King of the Franks, co-emperor with his father)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne or Charles the Great (748-814), King of the Franks, with Constantine, Byzantine Emperor

Charlemagne or Charles the Great (748-814), King of the Franks, with Constantine, Byzantine Emperor
6338912 Charlemagne or Charles the Great (748-814), King of the Franks, with Constantine, Byzantine Emperor by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Charlemagne or Charles the Great (748-814)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne saw the Viking sails (litho)

Charlemagne saw the Viking sails (litho)
6023971 Charlemagne saw the Viking sails (litho) by Synge, Edward Millington (1860-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne saw the Viking sails)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Portrait of Charlemagne (litho)

Portrait of Charlemagne (litho)
6004503 Portrait of Charlemagne (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne. Illustration for Living Biographies of Famous Rulers by Henry Thomas)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: The First Glimmer of 'Kultur'(engraving)

The First Glimmer of "Kultur"(engraving)
2788196 The First Glimmer of " Kultur" (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne et l ecole. Charlemagne and the school

Charlemagne et l ecole. Charlemagne and the school
5674943 Charlemagne et l ecole. Charlemagne and the school. by Beuzon, Joseph (1864-1940); (add.info.: Histoire. France. L´┐¢empereur Charlemagne visite une ecole)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Suit of armour and seal (Karolus) of Charlemagne or Charles the Great, King of the Franks

Suit of armour and seal (Karolus) of Charlemagne or Charles the Great, King of the Franks, Emperor of the Romans
6338925 Suit of armour and seal (Karolus) of Charlemagne or Charles the Great, King of the Franks, Emperor of the Romans, 748-814 by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne besieges Wittekind (engraving)

Charlemagne besieges Wittekind (engraving)
2788195 Charlemagne besieges Wittekind (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne besieges Wittekind)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Tomb of Saxon leader Widukind, died 785 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)

Tomb of Saxon leader Widukind, died 785 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986473 Tomb of Saxon leader Widukind, died 785 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info.: Tomb of Widukind, died 785)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Harun al-Rashid receiving an embassy from Charles the Great, illustration from Hutchinsons History

Harun al-Rashid receiving an embassy from Charles the Great, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations
IL340188 Harun al-Rashid receiving an embassy from Charles the Great, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho) by Dudley

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Statue and seal of Louis the Pious, King of the Franks, co-emperor with his father, Charlemagne

Statue and seal of Louis the Pious, King of the Franks, co-emperor with his father, Charlemagne, 778-840
6338927 Statue and seal of Louis the Pious, King of the Franks, co-emperor with his father, Charlemagne, 778-840 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Statue and seal of Louis the Pious)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Joyeuse sword and seal of Charlemagne, 8th century

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)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771 and his wife Gerberga

Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771 and his wife Gerberga
6338894 Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771 and his wife Gerberga by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Carloman I, King of the Franks)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Family jars, 840 AD (engraving)

Family jars, 840 AD (engraving)
2788197 Family jars, 840 AD (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Family jars, 840 AD)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: The Youth of Charlemagne (engraving)

The Youth of Charlemagne (engraving)
2788194 The Youth of Charlemagne (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Youth of Charlemagne)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne Vision Croquemitaine

Charlemagne Vision Croquemitaine
Charlemagnes Vision engraving by Gustave Dore

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne

Charlemagne
" Vintage engraving by Albrecht DArer c.1512 showing Charlemagne King of the Franks from 768 and Emperor of the Romans (Imperator Romanorum) from 800 to his death



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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.