5th Century Collection (#31)

Anglo-Saxon radiate-headed brooch, 5th century
An Anglo-Saxon radiate-headed brooch with chip-carved decoration, inlaid with garnets. From a cemetery at Hornsea, east Yorkshire

Gold bracteate depicting a horse and bird, 5th century
Gold bracteate depicting a horse and bird, associated with the cult of Odin, from Scania, Sweden. From the Ashmoleons collection, 5th century

St. Augustine (354-430). African bishop, doctor and father of the church. Colored engraving

Socrates (c. 469-399 BC). Classical Greek Athenian philosopher. Socrates in prison before being sentenced to death. Colored engraving

Bulgaria, Nessebur (aka Nessebar). Ruins of St. Sophia Church (aka Old Metropolitan or Old Bishopric church), late 5th to early 6th century. UNESCO

PERU: NAZCA JAR. Ceramic jar with two spouts, painted with a centipede motif, by the Nazca civilization of ancient Peru, 1st to 8th century A.D

Ruins of the Church of Mary and Council of Ephesus
Ephesus, Turkey

ATTILA (c406-453). King of the Huns. Lithograph, 19th century

CATHERINE HOWARD (1520?-1542). Fifth queen of King Henry VIII of England. Lithograph, French, 19th century

Map of the Roman Empire in the 4th and 5th Centuries A. D
Map of the Roman Empire in the 4th and 5th Centuries A.D

Head of a Priest or Saint; Unknown; Asia Minor; 5th century; Marble; Object: H: 28.3 x W: 15.5 x D: 21 cm (11 1/8 x 6 1/8 x 8 1/4 in.)

Head Flask; Unknown; Roman Empire; 4th - 5th century; Glass; Object: H: 17.2 x W: 8 cm (6 3/4 x 3 1/8 in.)

Cameo set into a mount; Unknown; gem 5th century; mount modern; Gem: agate; Mount: gold; Object (greatest extent): 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)

Mold-blown Head flask; Unknown; Eastern Mediterranean, Workshop in the Eastern Mediterranean; 4th - 5th century; Glass; Object: H: 17 cm (6 11/16 in.)

INDIA: AJANTA CAVE. Prince Mahajanaka. Detail from the Mahajanaka Jataka mural in Ajanta Cave I, India, 5th-6th centuries

GUATEMALA: QUIRIGUA, c1912. American archaeologist Sylvanus G. Morley, beside a Mayan monument at Quirigua, Guatemala. Photograph, c1912

MEXICO: TEOTIHUACAN FRESCO. Fresco at Teotihuacan, Mexico, showing the rain god, Tlaloc, with water springing from his hands and a scroll from his mouth symbolizing a speech or song. 200 B.C

TEOTIHUACAN FRESCO. Detail of a fresco mural painting at the palace of Tepantitla, Teotihuacan, Mexico, 360-650 B.C

ROMAN BALLISTA. Roman soldiers with a horse-drawn ballista. Engraving from an 1552 edition of De Rebus Bellicis, originally from the 4th or 5th century

SAINT PATRICK (389-461). Patron saint of Ireland. Painting, 18th century

SYRIAC MANUSCRIPT. Gospel of John, chapter vi. verses 53-64. Estrangela hand of the 5th century on Vellum

ST. SYMMACHUS, (d. 514). Pope, 498-514. Mosaic from St. Agnes Fuori le Mura, Rome, Italy

LEO I (390?-461). Saint. Pope, 440-461. Miniature from St. Basils Calendar of Saints

SAINT JEROME (340-420). Church scholar and translator. Etching by Jose Ribera (1588-1652)

CODEX ALEXANDRINUS. Portion of the New Testament written on vellum in Greek, 5th century

SAINT JEROME (347-420). Father of the Latin church. Woodcut from Legenda aurea by Jacobus de Voragine translated and printed, 1483, at Westminster by William Caxton

PISTIS SOPHIA, 5th CENTURY. A page of Pistis Sophia, a treatise expounding the doctrines of the Gnostic teacher Valentinus

SAINT PATRICK (389-461). Patron Saint of Ireland. Woodcut

SAINT JEROME (340?-420). Oil on canvas by Jose Ribera (1588-1652)

SAINT JEROME (340?-420). Etching by Cornelius Galle (1576-1656) after Van Dyck

KALIDASA (5th CENTURY). Hindu dramatist and poet. The Princess Shakuntala, heroine of Kalidasas greatest drama. Indo-Persian miniature, 18th century

ST. BRENDAN (484-577). Irish monk and traveler. Saint Brendan on the fish island. Woodcut, German, c1476

ATTILA (c406-453). King of the Huns. Woodcut from the Nuremberg Chronicle, 1493

ATTILA (c406-453). King of the Huns. Lithograph, 19th century

ST. AUGUSTINE (354-430). Christian church father and philosopher. Woodcut from an edition of the Canones iuxtu regulam, Strassburg, 1490

ST. AUGUSTINE (354-430). Early Christian church father and philosopher. Illumination from a 12th century manuscript showing the great bishop beside the towers of Hippo

SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM c347-407. Syrian prelate. Etching after Sebastiano del Piombo, German, 19th century

ATTILA (c406-453). King of the Huns. Attila, the Scourge of God. Photogravure after a painting by Ulpiano Checa

BOETHIUS (c480-524). Roman philosopher. A page from a 12th-century copy of Boethius De Musica showing Boethius, top left, with Pythagoras, Plato and Nicomachus

BOETHIUS (c480-c524). Roman philosopher. Boethius in prison at Pavia is visited by Philosophia, who inspires him to write his Consolation of Philosophy. Illumination from a 10th century manuscript

ATTILA (406?-453). King of the Huns. Attila, the Scourge of God. The Huns, led by Attila, ride into Italy. Photogravure after the painting by Ulpiano Checa

DANIEL IN THE LIONS DEN. Mosaic from Tunisia, 5th-6th century A. D
DANIEL IN THE LIONS DEN. Mosaic from Tunisia, 5th-6th century A.D

CATHERINE HOWARD (1520-1542). Fifth wife of King Henry VIII of England. Gravure after a miniature by Hans Holbein the Younger

FIFTH AMENDMENT, 1789. Detail of the Amendment V to the Constitution of the United States of American as delineated in the Bill of Rights, 1789

Greek Art. The Propylaea. In 437 BC Mnesicles started building the monument gates with columns of Pentelic marble. (437-432 BC). Acropolis. Athens. Attica. Central Greece

St Paul, diptych, 5th c. ivory. France Copyright: aAC Ltd
St Paul, diptych, 5th c. ivory. France

HEBREW ART. REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA. Archaeological remains of the ancient synagogue
Hebrew Art. Archaeological remains of the ancient synagogue dating from the 5th-6th centuries. Saranda, Albania

Early Christian art. Remains of the Basilica. IV-V century A. D. Byllis ruins. Republic
Early Christian art. Remains of the Basilica. IV-V century AD Byllis Ruins. Albania

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The 5th century was a time of great historical significance, marked by various events and cultural artifacts that continue to captivate us today. From the ruins of King Kassapas Palace in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, to the majestic Sigiriya Rock Fortress (Lion Rock), designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we are transported back in time to witness the grandeur of ancient civilizations. In the realm of art, Michael Pacher's masterpiece "The Devil Presenting St Augustin with the Book of Vices" showcases his exceptional talent and creativity during this period. The intricate details and symbolism depicted in this painting leave us mesmerized. Another captivating artwork from this era is "Achilles binding Patroclus wound, " which portrays an intense moment from Greek mythology. This sculpture captures both the physical strength and emotional depth prevalent in ancient storytelling. Moving towards Asia, we encounter a limestone head from Gandhara (northwest Pakistan) dating back to the 4th-5th century A. D. This artifact represents not only exquisite craftsmanship but also serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of this region. Turning our attention to historical events, we witness Visigoths and Romans joining forces at Chalons to defeat their common enemy -the Huns. This battle signifies unity amidst adversity and highlights how different cultures can come together for a greater cause. Similarly, when Germanic invaders threatened Fiesole in 406 AD, their advance was halted by brave defenders who stood firm against these incursions. Their resilience reminds us that history is shaped by those who refuse to surrender their lands or values without a fight. Artistic expressions continued during this era with Giovanni Bellini's "Saint Jerome reading in a Landscape. " The serene atmosphere portrayed transports viewers into contemplation while appreciating nature's beauty alongside spiritual enlightenment. Delving into religious artifacts further reveals fascinating insights about faith during this period.