X Century Collection (#6)

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

X 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

X 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

X 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

X 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

X 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

X 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)

X 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

X 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

X 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)

X 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)

X 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)

X 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

X 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

X Century Collection: Bourgeoise woman, 10th century. She wears a veil draped over the head and around the neck

Bourgeoise woman, 10th century. She wears a veil draped over the head and around the neck
FLO4673948 Bourgeoise woman, 10th century. She wears a veil draped over the head and around the neck, a cottages-hardies long-sleeved robe covered by a red sleeveless tunic

X Century Collection: Bertha, daughter of King Lothair II and his concubine Waldrada, 863-925

Bertha, daughter of King Lothair II and his concubine Waldrada, 863-925. She wears a veil tied at the throat
FLO4673967 Bertha, daughter of King Lothair II and his concubine Waldrada, 863-925. She wears a veil tied at the throat, and two tunics, the top one with gold cuffs

X Century Collection: Peter Abelard, French philosopher, theologian and logician, c

Peter Abelard, French philosopher, theologian and logician, c. 1079-1142 (Pierre Abelard, Abailard or Abeilard)
FLO4673976 Peter Abelard, French philosopher, theologian and logician, c.1079-1142 (Pierre Abelard, Abailard or Abeilard). He wears two tunics in violet and green, and yellow shoes

X Century Collection: French soldier, 11th century. He wears a simple tunic over a chainmail suit with hood

French soldier, 11th century. He wears a simple tunic over a chainmail suit with hood, and is armed with sword, baton
FLO4673964 French soldier, 11th century. He wears a simple tunic over a chainmail suit with hood, and is armed with sword, baton, and buckler (shield)

X Century Collection: Statue of Guido d Arezzo or Guy d Arezzo (Guido Aretinus, Guido Monaco), (992-1050)

Statue of Guido d Arezzo or Guy d Arezzo (Guido Aretinus, Guido Monaco), (992-1050), Benedictine monk
YOU4419680 Statue of Guido d Arezzo or Guy d Arezzo (Guido Aretinus, Guido Monaco), (992-1050), Benedictine monk, Italian musician, known for writing the musical notation on the scope

X Century Collection: Costume of the common man, 11th century. He wears a hood, short tunic, belt, trousers and boots

Costume of the common man, 11th century. He wears a hood, short tunic, belt, trousers and boots
FLO4673913 Costume of the common man, 11th century. He wears a hood, short tunic, belt, trousers and boots. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

X Century Collection: Raymond Pons, Count of Toulouse, died 950 but depicted in 13th century costume

Raymond Pons, Count of Toulouse, died 950 but depicted in 13th century costume
FLO4674189 Raymond Pons, Count of Toulouse, died 950 but depicted in 13th century costume. He wears a green corselet or bodice, bizarre bonnet, huge gold sleeves and robe lined with ermine

X Century Collection: Prudentius or Galindo, Bishop of Troyes, died 861. He wears a mitre

Prudentius or Galindo, Bishop of Troyes, died 861. He wears a mitre, dalmatic cape over cassock and tunic
FLO4673901 Prudentius or Galindo, Bishop of Troyes, died 861. He wears a mitre, dalmatic cape over cassock and tunic, and holds a crosier

X Century Collection: Lothair, Caroligian King of West France, 941-968. He wears a crown and a singular hairstyle

Lothair, Caroligian King of West France, 941-968. He wears a crown and a singular hairstyle
FLO4673932 Lothair, Caroligian King of West France, 941-968. He wears a crown and a singular hairstyle, short tunic bordered with gold, stockings and leather shoes

X Century Collection: English cavalry knight in armour, 10th to 12th century. He wears a helmet

English cavalry knight in armour, 10th to 12th century. He wears a helmet
FLO4673956 English cavalry knight in armour, 10th to 12th century. He wears a helmet and suit of armour covered with a long red tunic, and holds a buckler (shield) and lance

X Century Collection: French infantry soldiers, 10th century. Their helmets, bucklers (shields)

French infantry soldiers, 10th century. Their helmets, bucklers (shields), pikes and shoes are of an unusual design
FLO4673910 French infantry soldiers, 10th century. Their helmets, bucklers (shields), pikes and shoes are of an unusual design. From a manuscript by Prudentius in the Royal Library

X Century Collection: Hugh Capet, King of the Franks, Capetian dynasty, c. 941. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Hugh Capet, King of the Franks, Capetian dynasty, c. 941. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4673885 Hugh Capet, King of the Franks, Capetian dynasty, c.941. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from " French Costumes from KingClovis to Our Days

X Century Collection: Adele of Vermandois, Countess of Flanders, died 978. From the sepulchral monument in the church of

Adele of Vermandois, Countess of Flanders, died 978. From the sepulchral monument in the church of Saint-Aubin
FLO4673884 Adele of Vermandois, Countess of Flanders, died 978. From the sepulchral monument in the church of Saint-Aubin

X Century Collection: The crypt of Holy Trinity Church, Bosham, 1783. 1783 (engraving)

The crypt of Holy Trinity Church, Bosham, 1783. 1783 (engraving)
7236034 The crypt of Holy Trinity Church, Bosham, 1783. 1783 (engraving) by Grimm, Samuel Hieronymous (1733-94) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The crypt of Holy Trinity Church, Bosham)

X Century Collection: Saint Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1870 (engraving)

Saint Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1870 (engraving)
7235672 Saint Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1870 (engraving) by Strutt, Joseph (1749-1802); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury (909-999)

X Century Collection: Chair with ornate carved back and cushion with tassels, and scriptorium or inkstand, 10th century

Chair with ornate carved back and cushion with tassels, and scriptorium or inkstand, 10th century
6338951 Chair with ornate carved back and cushion with tassels, and scriptorium or inkstand, 10th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

X Century Collection: View of the basilica, 11th century

View of the basilica, 11th century
LRI4688243 View of the basilica, 11th century by Romanesque, (11th century); Sant Abbondio, Como, Italy; (add.info.: Romanesque art: view of the Basilica of Sant Abbondio)

X Century Collection: View of the facade, 11th century

View of the facade, 11th century
LRI4688220 View of the facade, 11th century by Romanesque, (11th century); Sant Abbondio, Como, Italy; (add.info.: Romanesque art: view of the facade of the Basilica of Sant Abbondio)

View of the facade, 11th century
LRI4688211 View of the facade, 11th century by Romanesque, (11th century); Sant Abbondio, Como, Italy; (add.info.: Romanesque art: view of the facade of the Basilica of Sant Abbondio)

X Century Collection: The temple of the inscriptions

The temple of the inscriptions
LRI4679921 The temple of the inscriptions by Mayan (7th-10th century); Palenque, Chiapas State, Mexico; (add.info.: Precolombian art)

X Century Collection: Defeat of the Russians by Admiral Theophanes, illustration from Hutchinsons History of

Defeat of the Russians by Admiral Theophanes, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho)
STC358093 Defeat of the Russians by Admiral Theophanes, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho) by Stewart

X Century Collection: France in the Middle Ages: first crusade of 1096 led by Godefroi (or Godefroy)

France in the Middle Ages: first crusade of 1096 led by Godefroi (or Godefroy) de Bouillon (1040 / 61-1100)
XEE4170808 France in the Middle Ages: first crusade of 1096 led by Godefroi (or Godefroy) de Bouillon (1040/61-1100). in " Histoire de France learned by image and direct observation

X Century Collection: France in the Middle Ages: First Crusade: the siege and the capture of Jerusalem by the croises

France in the Middle Ages: First Crusade: the siege and the capture of Jerusalem by the croises led by Godefroy de
XEE4170798 France in the Middle Ages: First Crusade: the siege and the capture of Jerusalem by the croises led by Godefroy de Bouillon (1058-1100) in 1099

X Century Collection: View of the chapel

View of the chapel
LRI4722414 View of the chapel by Romanesque art, (10th century); Chapel of Saint-Michel d Aiguilhe, Le Puy-en-Velay, France; (add.info.: Romanesque art: view of the Saint-Michel Church of Aiguilhe)

X Century Collection: Le mariage du grand duc Vladimir I Sviatoslavich (dit le grand ou Soleil Rouge)

Le mariage du grand duc Vladimir I Sviatoslavich (dit le grand ou Soleil Rouge)
FIA5359825 Le mariage du grand duc Vladimir I Sviatoslavich (dit le grand ou Soleil Rouge, 958-1015) (The Wedding of the Grand Duke Vladimir I Svyatoslavich)

X Century Collection: Harold II marchant a la tete de ses troupes - in 'Le costume ancien et moderne'by Ferrario, ed

Harold II marchant a la tete de ses troupes - in "Le costume ancien et moderne"by Ferrario, ed
LSE4104876 Harold II marchant a la tete de ses troupes - in " Le costume ancien et moderne" by Ferrario, ed. Milan

X Century Collection: Stele for the National Preceptor Nanggongdaesa (832-916) in Taejasa (Korea), erigee in 954

Stele for the National Preceptor Nanggongdaesa (832-916) in Taejasa (Korea), erigee in 954
LSE4316415 Stele for the National Preceptor Nanggongdaesa (832-916) in Taejasa (Korea), erigee in 954. Stone engraved, according to a calligraphy by Kim Saeng (711-791?)

X Century Collection: General Bonaparte in 'Collection of costumes, weapons and furniture for use in the history of

General Bonaparte in "Collection of costumes, weapons and furniture for use in the history of the French
LSE4088762 General Bonaparte in " Collection of costumes, weapons and furniture for use in the history of the French Revolution and the Empire" by Horace de Viel-Castel n.d

X Century Collection: Buddha from Palembang, 9th-10th century (bronze)

Buddha from Palembang, 9th-10th century (bronze)
DBP420626 Buddha from Palembang, 9th-10th century (bronze) by Indonesian; height: 37 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Dirk Bakker

X Century Collection: Abbot Elfnoth presenting a book to St Augustine, 1858 (engraving)

Abbot Elfnoth presenting a book to St Augustine, 1858 (engraving)
7235660 Abbot Elfnoth presenting a book to St Augustine, 1858 (engraving) by Strutt, Joseph (1749-1802); Private Collection; (add.info)

X Century Collection: Anglo-Saxon soldiers wearing scale armour, 10th century, 1856 (engraving)

Anglo-Saxon soldiers wearing scale armour, 10th century, 1856 (engraving)
7235658 Anglo-Saxon soldiers wearing scale armour, 10th century, 1856 (engraving) by Strutt, Joseph (1749-1802); Private Collection; (add.info)

X Century Collection: Aerial view of the abbey

Aerial view of the abbey
LRI4723170 Aerial view of the abbey by Romanesque, (11th century); Abbey of Saint-Martin du Canigou, Pyrenees, France; (add.info)

X Century Collection: Internal view of the abbey, 10th century (photography)

Internal view of the abbey, 10th century (photography)
LRI4655181 Internal view of the abbey, 10th century (photography) by Romanesque, (11th century); Abbey of Saint-Martin du Canigou, Pyrenees

X Century Collection: View of the cloister of the Abbey, 975 (photography)

View of the cloister of the Abbey, 975 (photography)
LRI4654936 View of the cloister of the Abbey, 975 (photography) by Romanesque art, (10th century); Abbey of Saint-Michel-de-Cuxa

X Century Collection: Interior view of the church of the Abbey of Saint Cyriaque founded in 961 (photography)

Interior view of the church of the Abbey of Saint Cyriaque founded in 961 (photography)
LRI4653126 Interior view of the church of the Abbey of Saint Cyriaque founded in 961 (photography) by Romanesque art, (10th century); Saint Cyriakus, Gernrode

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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.