700s Collection

PROY2A-00017
Map of Europe in the time of Charlemagne, 768-814 AD. Printed color lithograph, 19th century

Scene from Song of Roland
Roland blowing his warhorn in battle against the Saracens at Roncesvalle, 789 AD. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Charlemagne, the emperor with a flowery beard - Charlemagne, called the King with the Grizzly Beard in the Song of
NWI4944174 Charlemagne, the emperor with a flowery beard - Charlemagne, called the King with the Grizzly Beard in the Song of Roland

Charlemagne becomes king of the Franks after the death of his father Pepin III the brief (714-768)
NWI4944850 Charlemagne becomes king of the Franks after the death of his father Pepin III the brief (714-768) - Charlemagne becomes king of the Franks after the death of his father, Pepin III

Erotic sculpture, Moche Epoch
Erotic sculpture from the Moche Epoch (100 AD-800 AD). This sculpture depicts anal intercourse between a man and a woman in ventral position

David playing the harp
King David playing the harp in ancient Israel. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Saint Boniface
Boniface, medieval English missionary to Germany. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Charlemagne
Idealized portrait of Charlemagne. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Defeat of the Saracens at the Battle of Tours, 732 A. D
Franks under Charles Martel attack the Saracens camp during the Battle of Tours, halting the Muslim invasion, 732 A.D. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Charlemagne and Queen Hildegard with their court
Charlemagne, King of the Franks and his royal court during the Middle Ages. Antique hand-colored print

Alexander Great Horseback 700s Egypt Islamic Umayyad
Alexander the Great on Horseback, 700s. Egypt, Islamic Umayyad or Abbasid period, 8th century. Dyed wool, undyed linen; plain weave and slit-tapestry weave; overall

Nude Female Dancers Tunic 700s Egypt Syria Umayyad
Nude Female Dancers from a Tunic, 700s. Egypt or Syria, Umayyad or Abbasid period, 8th century. Complementary weft-faced plain weave with inner warps (samit); silk; overall

Statue Amitabha 700s Korea Unified Silla Kingdom
Statue of Amitabha, 700s. Korea, Unified Silla Kingdom (668 - 935). Gilt bronze; overall: 22.5 x 7.2 x 7.2 cm (8 7/8 x 2 13/16 x 2 13/16 in.)

Storage Jar Sueki ware 700s Japan Nara period
Storage Jar: Sueki ware, 700s. Japan, Nara period (710-794). Stoneware with incised and impressed decoration and natural ash glaze; diameter of mouth: 23.8 cm (9 3/8 in.); overall

Child Coat Ducks Pearl Medallions Childs Pants
A Childs Coat with Ducks in Pearl Medallions and a Childs Pants, 700s. Iran or Central Asia, Sogdiana, 8th century. Silk; weft-faced compound twill, samit; overall: 48 x 82.5 cm (18 7/8 x 32 1/2 in.)

Vishnu 700s India Kashmir 8th century Steatite
Vishnu, 700s. India, Kashmir, 8th century. Steatite; overall: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)

Geber, Islamic Spanish alchemist
Geber (c.722-c.815), Islamic Spanish alchemist. Geber is a Latinised form. His full Arabic name is Jabir ibn Hayyan. Geber is sometimes known as the Father of Chemistry

King David annointed with oil
Samuel annointing David King of Judah and Israel. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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David anointed King of Judah and Israel. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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King David and his choir. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an 8th-century Anglo-Irish manuscript

Mesue the Elder, Persian physician
Mesue the Elder (777-857), Christian Persian physician, at left, being received by the Caliph Haroun-al-Raschid. This Caliph was the fifth

Geber, Islamic alchemist
Geber (c.722-c.815), Islamic Spanish alchemist, teaching chemistry. Geber is a Latinised form. His full Arabic name is Jabir ibn Hayyan

Arabic science timeline. The Golden Age of Arabic Science occurred in the period from the 8th century to the 12th century

Gold ear ornaments, Moche Florescent Epoch (100 AD800 AD). Ear ornaments were one of the most significant adornments used to distinguish those individuals in power in Andean societies

Charlemagne, first Holy Roman Emperor
Charlemagne (742-814), King of the Franks and first Holy Roman Emperor. Charlemagne was born at Liege, son of Pippin the Short and Bertrada of Laon

MAYAN VASE, 700-900 A. D. Painted ceramic Mayan vase depicting a warrior or priest, from Jaina, Campeche, Mexico
MAYAN VASE, 700-900 A.D. Painted ceramic Mayan vase depicting a warrior or priest, from Jaina, Campeche, Mexico, 700-900 A.D. Height: 16.5 cm

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Charlemagne, King of the Franks, and his queen, Hildegard of Swabia. Antique hand-colored print

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Pit-house of Ancestral Puebloans excavated at Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, showing firepit and storage antechamber, circa 750 A.D. Digital photograph

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Charlemagne leading the Franks into battle. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illlustration

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In the vibrant and eventful 700s, a tapestry of history unfolded, weaving together diverse cultures and remarkable individuals. From the intricate illustrations of St. Matthew in the Book of Kells to David's melodious tunes resonating from his harp, artistry flourished across lands. Amidst this era, Saint Boniface emerged as a beacon of faith, spreading Christianity with unwavering dedication. Meanwhile, Charlemagne ascended to power and left an indelible mark on Europe through his visionary leadership. The epic tales echoed through time as scenes from the Song of Roland captivated audiences with their valorous knights and heroic deeds. The Battle of Tours in 732 A. D witnessed the resounding defeat of Saracens, altering the course of history forever. Within royal courts adorned with opulence and grace, Charlemagne stood alongside Queen Hildegard - their partnership symbolizing strength and unity amidst turbulent times. Across borders, Geber illuminated Islamic Spain as an alchemist extraordinaire - unraveling secrets hidden within nature's embrace. And while exploring ancient civilizations like Moche Epoch revealed captivating erotic sculptures that celebrated human desire without inhibition. As we delve deeper into this rich tapestry of events unfolding during the 700s, we witness King David being anointed with oil - a symbolic act signifying divine favor bestowed upon him. And even beyond Egypt's borders under Islamic Umayyad rule thrived Alexander Great on horseback - leaving behind a legacy that transcends time itself. They were indeed an era brimming with artistic brilliance, religious fervor, political upheaval, and cultural exchange, and is within these historical threads that we find inspiration for our present-day journey towards understanding our collective past and shaping our future endeavors.