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The X Century: A Glimpse into the Past Step back in time to the fascinating X century, where history unfolds before your eyes

Background imageX Century Collection: Anglo Saxon bishop and monks. 1796 (engraving)

Anglo Saxon bishop and monks. 1796 (engraving)
7233748 Anglo Saxon bishop and monks. 1796 (engraving) by Austrian School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Anglo Saxon bishop 67 and two Saxon monks 66, 68)

Background imageX Century Collection: Mathilde of Tuscany (ca. 1046-1145), called Countess Mathilde

Mathilde of Tuscany (ca. 1046-1145), called Countess Mathilde, Mathilde de Briey or Mathilde de Canossa - Matilda of
FLO4676631 Mathilde of Tuscany (ca. 1046-1145), called Countess Mathilde, Mathilde de Briey or Mathilde de Canossa - Matilda of Tuscany, 1046-1115 - She wears a conical hat decorated with gemstones

Background imageX Century Collection: The interior of the Basilica of San Marco in Venice (Italy), 11th century - Saint Mark's Basilica

The interior of the Basilica of San Marco in Venice (Italy), 11th century - Saint Mark's Basilica, Venice
FLO4676742 The interior of the Basilica of San Marco in Venice (Italy), 11th century - Saint Mark's Basilica, Venice, 11th century - Interior of the church showing vaulted ceilings

Background imageX Century Collection: Statue of Queen Mathilde or Mathilde of Flanders (ca. 1031-1083), wife of William the Conquerant

Statue of Queen Mathilde or Mathilde of Flanders (ca. 1031-1083), wife of William the Conquerant
YOU4418774 Statue of Queen Mathilde or Mathilde of Flanders (ca. 1031-1083), wife of William the Conquerant, Queen consort of England

Background imageX Century Collection: The Parasite and the Soldier

The Parasite and the Soldier
3786011 The Parasite and the Soldier by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: The Parasite and the Soldier - represenative characters of Ancient Theatre, from Comedies of Terence)

Background imageX Century Collection: Ode to Maecenas - poem by Horace

Ode to Maecenas - poem by Horace
3785972 Ode to Maecenas - poem by Horace by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Ode to Maecenas - poem by Horace. From fragment in 10th century manuscript)

Background imageX Century Collection: King Louis IV and King Lothar I. 1796 (engraving)

King Louis IV and King Lothar I. 1796 (engraving)
7233756 King Louis IV and King Lothar I. 1796 (engraving) by Austrian School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Louis IV of West Francia, 10th century)

Background imageX Century Collection: Anglo Saxon woman (or queen) in a wide-sleeved dress. 1796 (engraving)

Anglo Saxon woman (or queen) in a wide-sleeved dress. 1796 (engraving)
7233743 Anglo Saxon woman (or queen) in a wide-sleeved dress. 1796 (engraving) by Austrian School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageX Century Collection: Bacchis and the Fisherman

Bacchis and the Fisherman
3785975 Bacchis and the Fisherman by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Bacchis and the Fisherman - represenative characters of Ancient Theatre, from Comedies of Terence)

Background imageX Century Collection: Coronation of Robert II the pious (972-1031) December 30, 987

Coronation of Robert II the pious (972-1031) December 30, 987 (Coronation of Robert II of France 30 December 987)
ELD4926481 Coronation of Robert II the pious (972-1031) December 30, 987 (Coronation of Robert II of France 30 December 987) Image of Epinal 19th century Private Collection by French School

Background imageX Century Collection: The Norman invasion fleet crosses the channel, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)

The Norman invasion fleet crosses the channel, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR155377 The Norman invasion fleet crosses the channel, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Background imageX Century Collection: Rollon

Rollon
3783143 Rollon; (add.info.: Rollo. Norwegian or Danish nobleman and the first Viking ruler of Normandy. C. 840-947. Engraving by Lecomte, c.1844. Plutarque Francais: Moyen Age, Vol 1)

Background imageX Century Collection: Viking Sword, 10th century (steel, copper, silver & niello)

Viking Sword, 10th century (steel, copper, silver & niello)
7335278 Viking Sword, 10th century (steel, copper, silver & niello) by European School; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Background imageX Century Collection: The victory of the Carolingian armies of Otton the Great (912-973)

The victory of the Carolingian armies of Otton the Great (912-973) over the Magyars at the Battle of Lechfeld in Swabia
ELD4883954 The victory of the Carolingian armies of Otton the Great (912-973) over the Magyars at the Battle of Lechfeld in Swabia on 10/08/955 which will lead to the Christianization of the Magyar

Background imageX Century Collection: Conversion of Vladimir I (958-1015), Grand Prince of Rus of Kiev

Conversion of Vladimir I (958-1015), Grand Prince of Rus of Kiev, to Christianity in 988: the great prince of Kiev
ELD4883790 Conversion of Vladimir I (958-1015), Grand Prince of Rus of Kiev, to Christianity in 988: the great prince of Kiev, nicknamed the Red Sun

Background imageX Century Collection: King Henry I of Germany giving a galous dog as tribute to the deputes of the Hungarians

King Henry I of Germany giving a galous dog as tribute to the deputes of the Hungarians
ELD4886294 King Henry I of Germany giving a galous dog as tribute to the deputes of the Hungarians, 933 (King of Germany Henry (876-936)

Background imageX Century Collection: Clothing, Fashion, Europe, Middle Ages 3rd-10th century, from left, a 10th century nobleman

Clothing, Fashion, Europe, Middle Ages 3rd-10th century, from left, a 10th century nobleman
7278094 Clothing, Fashion, Europe, Middle Ages 3rd-10th century, from left, a 10th century nobleman by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clothing, Fashion, Europe)

Background imageX Century Collection: Emperor Otto I and his wife Editha as statues in the chapel of Magdeburg Cathedral

Emperor Otto I and his wife Editha as statues in the chapel of Magdeburg Cathedral
7278915 Emperor Otto I and his wife Editha as statues in the chapel of Magdeburg Cathedral by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageX Century Collection: The Madonna Nicopela, 10th century (enamel)

The Madonna Nicopela, 10th century (enamel)
1749748 The Madonna Nicopela, 10th century (enamel) by Byzantine, (10th century); Museo della Basilica di San Marco, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: Virgin and child, called the Madonna Nicopela)

Background imageX Century Collection: King Stephen I of Hungary (St. Stephen I of Hungary or Szent Istvan, circa 970-1038)

King Stephen I of Hungary (St. Stephen I of Hungary or Szent Istvan, circa 970-1038)
LRI4635103 King Stephen I of Hungary (St. Stephen I of Hungary or Szent Istvan, circa 970-1038) fighting against the Slavic

Background imageX Century Collection: The Coronation of Hugh Capet as King of the Franks from 987 to 996

The Coronation of Hugh Capet as King of the Franks from 987 to 996
7279837 The Coronation of Hugh Capet as King of the Franks from 987 to 996 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageX Century Collection: Plouchers and carpenters, 11th century

Plouchers and carpenters, 11th century
LSE4103280 Plouchers and carpenters, 11th century by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plouchers and carpenters, 11th century); Photo © Leonard de Selva

Background imageX Century Collection: Theseus Liberator (and the Minotaur). A goup of children congratulating Theseus who killed

Theseus Liberator (and the Minotaur). A goup of children congratulating Theseus who killed the Minotaur. (Fresco)
LRI4592251 Theseus Liberator (and the Minotaur). A goup of children congratulating Theseus who killed the Minotaur. (Fresco) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples

Background imageX Century Collection: Representation of the Apocalypse: the angels pierce with their arrows the monster with seven heads

Representation of the Apocalypse: the angels pierce with their arrows the monster with seven heads
LRI4586425 Representation of the Apocalypse: the angels pierce with their arrows the monster with seven heads, 11th century (fresco) by Romanesque, (11th century); San Pietro al Monte, Civate

Background imageX Century Collection: Religious Art, Christ on the Cross. 12th century

Religious Art, Christ on the Cross. 12th century
LSE4086012 Religious Art, Christ on the Cross. 12th century. by French School, (12th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Religious Art, Christ on the Cross)

Background imageX Century Collection: A deacon, a noble figure, a king and an eveque illustrating the people of the tenth

A deacon, a noble figure, a king and an eveque illustrating the people of the tenth century;Illustration of
LSE4085164 A deacon, a noble figure, a king and an eveque illustrating the people of the tenth century; Illustration of the nineteenth century draws from " France in the tenth century"

Background imageX Century Collection: End of the Carolingian dynasty, 988: arrest of Charles (953-991), Duke of Lower Lorraine

End of the Carolingian dynasty, 988: arrest of Charles (953-991), Duke of Lower Lorraine
XEE4409347 End of the Carolingian dynasty, 988: arrest of Charles (953-991), Duke of Lower Lorraine, by Hugues Capet (941-996) and his army

Background imageX Century Collection: Robert I of France (865-923), crowned King of the Franks in 922, killed by soldier of Charles III

Robert I of France (865-923), crowned King of the Franks in 922, killed by soldier of Charles III
XEE4183540 Robert I of France (865-923), crowned King of the Franks in 922, killed by soldier of Charles III: Engraving in " Histoire de France populaire" by Henri Martin. 19th century

Background imageX Century Collection: Battle of the soldiers of Emperor Othon I (Otton or Oton I, 912-973)

Battle of the soldiers of Emperor Othon I (Otton or Oton I, 912-973). Miniature in "Le miroir historial"
LRI4665360 Battle of the soldiers of Emperor Othon I (Otton or Oton I, 912-973). Miniature in " Le miroir historial" (Speculum Historiale) by Vincent de Beauvais (1190-1264)

Background imageX Century Collection: A scene from the Battle of Brunanburh, fought between Aethelstan

A scene from the Battle of Brunanburh, fought between Aethelstan, King of England and Olaf Guthfrithson
6014999 A scene from the Battle of Brunanburh, fought between Aethelstan, King of England and Olaf Guthfrithson, the Viking ruler of Northumberland, 937 (litho) by English Photographer

Background imageX Century Collection: Rostam and son of Zal kills the white elephant. (miniature)

Rostam and son of Zal kills the white elephant. (miniature)
LRI4646083 Rostam and son of Zal kills the white elephant. (miniature) by Persian School; Biblioteca Nazionale, Naples, Italy; (add.info.: Islamic Art)

Background imageX Century Collection: Mozarabic bible page: death of queen Jezebel, page from a Mozarabic bible

Mozarabic bible page: death of queen Jezebel, page from a Mozarabic bible, 10th century) Leon Biblioteca di San Isidoro
LRI4670506 Mozarabic bible page: death of queen Jezebel, page from a Mozarabic bible, 10th century) Leon Biblioteca di San Isidoro by Spanish School, (10th century); Colegiata de San Isidoro, Leon

Background imageX Century Collection: Battle of the Holme, 902, between the Danes and the army of Wessex and Kent under Edward the Elder

Battle of the Holme, 902, between the Danes and the army of Wessex and Kent under Edward the Elder
6014697 Battle of the Holme, 902, between the Danes and the army of Wessex and Kent under Edward the Elder, in which Aethelwold aetheling, who had allied himself with the Danes

Background imageX Century Collection: Louis V the Faineant (966-987), King of the Franks, expels his mother, Queen Emma of Italy (945-988)

Louis V the Faineant (966-987), King of the Franks, expels his mother, Queen Emma of Italy (945-988)
XEE4409352 Louis V the Faineant (966-987), King of the Franks, expels his mother, Queen Emma of Italy (945-988), accused of poisoning her husband, King Lothaire (941-986), 987

Background imageX Century Collection: The Duke of Brittany surrenders to the Duke of Normandy the keys of the city at the end of a spear

The Duke of Brittany surrenders to the Duke of Normandy the keys of the city at the end of a spear
JLJ4565257 The Duke of Brittany surrenders to the Duke of Normandy the keys of the city at the end of a spear. by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Background imageX Century Collection: Battle between Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar dit Le Cid (1043-1099) and Martin Gomez

Battle between Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar dit Le Cid (1043-1099) and Martin Gomez
LRI4666647 Battle between Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar dit Le Cid (1043-1099) and Martin Gomez. Miniature shot " Chronicles of Spain", 1344. Lisbon

Background imageX Century Collection: Theseus fighting the minotaur. 1st to 3rd century (mosaic)

Theseus fighting the minotaur. 1st to 3rd century (mosaic)
LRI4592298 Theseus fighting the minotaur. 1st to 3rd century (mosaic) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

Background imageX Century Collection: Roman Art: 'Violent struggle between the inhabitants of Nocera

Roman Art: "Violent struggle between the inhabitants of Nocera and the Pompeians in the amphitheatre of Pompei in
LRI4625619 Roman Art: " Violent struggle between the inhabitants of Nocera and the Pompeians in the amphitheatre of Pompei in 59 AD" Detail of a fresco. 1st century AD

Background imageX Century Collection: Achilles, disguise in women, is recognized by Ulysses among the daughters of Lycomede a Scyros

Achilles, disguise in women, is recognized by Ulysses among the daughters of Lycomede a Scyros Fresco of Pompei
LRI4625606 Achilles, disguise in women, is recognized by Ulysses among the daughters of Lycomede a Scyros Fresco of Pompei. 1st century AD. Dim

Background imageX Century Collection: Abd al-Rahman III (891-961) Receiving the Ambassador, 1885 (oil on canvas)

Abd al-Rahman III (891-961) Receiving the Ambassador, 1885 (oil on canvas)
IND119212 Abd al-Rahman III (891-961) Receiving the Ambassador, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Baixeras-Verdaguer, Dionisio (1862-1943); University of Barcelona

Background imageX Century Collection: Robert II of France, aka The Pious, giving alms to a poor man

Robert II of France, aka The Pious, giving alms to a poor man
7269248 Robert II of France, aka The Pious, giving alms to a poor man.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert II of France, aka The Pious, giving alms to a poor man. Robert II, c)

Background imageX Century Collection: Two concubines fighting in a harem, the favorite grabs her rivals hair. (miniature)

Two concubines fighting in a harem, the favorite grabs her rivals hair. (miniature)
LRI4646036 Two concubines fighting in a harem, the favorite grabs her rivals hair. (miniature) by Persian School; Biblioteca Nazionale, Naples

Background imageX Century Collection: Rustam killing the White Demon, from the Shahnama (Book of Kings)

Rustam killing the White Demon, from the Shahnama (Book of Kings), by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c. 934-c)
BAL4560 Rustam killing the White Demon, from the Shahnama (Book of Kings), by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c.934-c.1020), from the large Clive Album (gouache on paper) by Indian School

Background imageX Century Collection: King of Upper Burgundy Rodolph II of Burgundy (880-937) was crowned King of Italy in Pavia in

King of Upper Burgundy Rodolph II of Burgundy (880-937) was crowned King of Italy in Pavia in February 923
ELD4850027 King of Upper Burgundy Rodolph II of Burgundy (880-937) was crowned King of Italy in Pavia in February 923 (King of upper burgundy Rudolph II crowned King of the Lombards at Pavia in)

Background imageX Century Collection: The German Emperor Otton I (Othon) (912-973) and his Armee in Lombardy in September 951 (Otto I)

The German Emperor Otton I (Othon) (912-973) and his Armee in Lombardy in September 951 (Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor)
ELD4850034 The German Emperor Otton I (Othon) (912-973) and his Armee in Lombardy in September 951 (Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor)

Background imageX Century Collection: Arduin, Marquis of Igree (955-1014) (Arduino da Dadone or Arduino da Pombia or Ivrea)

Arduin, Marquis of Igree (955-1014) (Arduino da Dadone or Arduino da Pombia or Ivrea)
ELD4849157 Arduin, Marquis of Igree (955-1014) (Arduino da Dadone or Arduino da Pombia or Ivrea) ursurper of the Italian throne in conflict with the eveques of Vercelli (King of Italy Arduin)

Background imageX Century Collection: Young venetian girls kidnapped by narentine pirates during a traditional celebration

Young venetian girls kidnapped by narentine pirates during a traditional celebration
ELD4850062 Young venetian girls kidnapped by narentine pirates during a traditional celebration, 943 Illustration by Tancredi Scarpelli (1866-1937) from " Storia d Italia" by Paolo Giudici

Background imageX Century Collection: Representation of Pope John XIII (Giovanni, Ioannes) (965-972)

Representation of Pope John XIII (Giovanni, Ioannes) (965-972) victim of a conspiracy which in December 965
ELD4849100 Representation of Pope John XIII (Giovanni, Ioannes) (965-972) victim of a conspiracy which in December 965, during a riot led by Prefet Peter Cesi



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The X Century: A Glimpse into the Past Step back in time to the fascinating X century, where history unfolds before your eyes. Explore the rich tapestry of this era through captivating engravings and masterful artworks. Immerse yourself in a world of religious significance with St Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury, depicted in a stunning coloured engraving. Witness his influence on the Anglo-Saxon Map of the Tenth Century, an intricate representation that showcases the cultural and geographical landscape of that time. Marvel at The Passage of the Red Sea captured in a delicate miniature from the 10th century. This exquisite artwork transports you to ancient times when miracles were believed to shape destinies. Travel eastward and discover Buddhist spirituality embodied by a mid-10th-century AD sandstone chaitya. Admire its intricate details as it stands as a testament to devotion during this period. Delve further into Eastern artistry with the figure of bodhisattva Guanyin from Northern Song Dynasty. Carved meticulously out of wood, it exudes grace and compassion that transcends centuries. Experience historical drama through The Fire of Rome painting from the 18th century. Let your imagination run wild as you witness one fateful day that forever changed Rome's destiny. Venture into South America's past with Inca Viracocha from Tiahuanaco Classico dating back between 500-900 AD. Discover their advanced civilization and marvel at their artistic achievements. Witness poignant moments frozen in time like The Death of Germanicus portrayed vividly on canvas in 1627. Feel empathy for this tragic event that echoes throughout history. Uncover forgotten stories with Alphabet of Famous Women published circa 1855 - an homage to remarkable women who left indelible marks on society but have been overlooked by mainstream narratives.