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Charlemagne receiving the gift of a clepsydra (water clock) from Harun al-Rashid, c.1910 (colour litho)
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Charlemagne receiving the gift of a clepsydra (water clock) from Harun al-Rashid, c.1910 (colour litho)
498860 Charlemagne receiving the gift of a clepsydra (water clock) from Harun al-Rashid, c.1910 (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emperor Charlemagne was sent a brass water clock and other gifts by the Abbasid Caliph, Harun al-Rashid in Baghdad; Charlemagne (742-814), first Holy Roman Emperor, and the first emperor in western Europe since the Roman Empire; he was the first Germanic ruler to be granted the title of Emperor by the Church and to be recognised as such by the Eastern Roman Emperor (based in Constantinople) and also the Muslim world, shown here by the illustration of the embassy sent to Aix-la-Chapelle (Aachen) from Baghdad by the Caliph Harun al-Rashid (763 / 766 - 809), the fifth Abbasid Caliph; Charlemagne reciprocated Harun's gifts by sending horses, Frisian cloaks and hunting dogs;)
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In this vibrant color lithograph, circa 1910, we see a momentous occasion in the history of diplomacy and cultural exchange. Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman Emperor of Western Europe, receives a precious gift from Harun al-Rashid, the fifth Abbasid Caliph of Baghdad. The gift in question is a magnificent clepsydra, or water clock, an intricate device that measures time with remarkable accuracy. This symbolic gesture represents the culmination of diplomatic efforts between these two powerful leaders from different corners of the ancient world.
The illustration depicts Charlemagne's court at Aix-la-Chapelle (Aachen) as he accepts the gift with reverence and gratitude. Harun al-Rashid's embassy has traveled far to present this token of friendship and respect to the Carolingian monarch. In return, Charlemagne reciprocates with gifts of his own - fine horses, Frisian cloaks, and hunting dogs - showcasing his own imperial splendor.
This print not only highlights the significance of interfaith dialogue during medieval times but also underscores the curiosity and admiration that existed between East and West during this period. The meeting between these two great leaders serves as a testament to humanity's enduring quest for knowledge sharing and mutual understanding.
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