5th Century Collection (page 8)

Clotilde, Queen of the Franks, 475-543. She wears a fine chainmail dress, a veil that falls to the knee, a fine tunic
FLO4673214 Clotilde, Queen of the Franks, 475-543. She wears a fine chainmail dress, a veil that falls to the knee, a fine tunic, and cape tied at the breast with a lace

Statue of Sainte Genevieve (423-502), French Catholic saint, patron saint of the city of Paris
YOU4418731 Statue of Sainte Genevieve (423-502), French Catholic saint, patron saint of the city of Paris, Marble sculpture by Michel Louis Victor Mercier (1810-1894)

Clovis I, King of the Franks, 466-511. He wears a gold diadem enriched with gemstones
FLO4673220 Clovis I, King of the Franks, 466-511. He wears a gold diadem enriched with gemstones, and consular symbols received from Anastasius I at Tours

Chlothar I, King of the Franks, King of Soissons, Merovingian dynasty, 497-562
FLO4673239 Chlothar I, King of the Franks, King of Soissons, Merovingian dynasty, 497-562. He wears a crown, a long cape over two tunics of different lengths, and holds a bizarre mace

Attila the Hun (coloured engraving)
1731251 Attila the Hun (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Attila (fl.ÔÇëc.ÔÇë406-453), frequently called Attila the Hun

View of the Abbey St Genevieve in Paris, 1889 (engraving)
ELD4834146 View of the Abbey St Genevieve in Paris, 1889 (engraving) by Demoulin, Gustave (fl.1889); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tomb of Clovis I (c)
6338844 Tomb of Clovis I (c by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Tomb of Clovis I (c.466-511), first king of the Franks, Basilica of Saint-Denis, Paris. In crown and chlamys (cloak). Clovis 1er

Sword, scabbard, signet ring, buckle and other objects found in the tomb of Childeric I (c)
6338839 Sword, scabbard, signet ring, buckle and other objects found in the tomb of Childeric I (c by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Sword, scabbard, signet ring)

Statue of Clotilde (c)
6338835 Statue of Clotilde (c by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Statue of Clotilde (c.474-545), Saint Clotilde, wife of Clovis I, first queen of the Franks

Clovis I, King of the Francs (466-511) and his wife Clothilde (Saint Clothilde) (475-545)
XEE4148790 Clovis I, King of the Francs (466-511) and his wife Clothilde (Saint Clothilde) (475-545) - Illustration of 1896 by MALATESTA (MALTESTE Henri Theodore) (1870-1920)

Illustration of Malatesta (1870-1920) in Le Pelerin, 1896-4-5 - 14th centenary of France Bapteme of Clovis a Reims 496
ICA4921638 Illustration of Malatesta (1870-1920) in Le Pelerin, 1896-4-5 - 14th centenary of France Bapteme of Clovis a Reims 496 Commemorative Feasts 1896 - Religion Faith, Reims, Commemorations

Merovee, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving)
7206872 Merovee, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving) by Hocquart, Edouard (1789-1870); 34, 5x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: M: Merowe (Merovee) (c)

Baptism of Clovis I, King of the Franks, Reims, Christmas Day, 496 (engraving)
7147844 Baptism of Clovis I, King of the Franks, Reims, Christmas Day, 496 (engraving) by Zick, Alexander (1845-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baptism of Clovis I, King of the Franks, Reims)

Clovis (465-511) and the Frankish warrior who broke the Vase of Soissons in 486 - Merovingiens
XEE4148797 Clovis (465-511) and the Frankish warrior who broke the Vase of Soissons in 486 - Merovingiens: Clovis 1er shooting down the soldier who had broken the Vase of Soissons

Desperation of Clovis I (ca. 466-511), King of the Francs before Clodomir dying - illustration of 1896 by MALATESTA
XEE4148780 Desperation of Clovis I (ca. 466-511), King of the Francs before Clodomir dying - illustration of 1896 by MALATESTA (MALTESTE Henri Theodore) (1870-1920) by Malatesta or Malteste

History of Gaul: the chief of the Francs Clovis 1er (v. 466 - 511), doors by the soldiers on a shield
XEE4170738 History of Gaul: the chief of the Francs Clovis 1er (v. 466 - 511), doors by the soldiers on a shield. in " Histoire de France learned by image and direct observation

Saint Vst (Saint Vst), (or Saint Vedast or Saint Gaston) catechise Clovis I (circa 466-511)
XEE4148800 Saint Vst (Saint Vst), (or Saint Vedast or Saint Gaston) catechise Clovis I (circa 466-511), King of the Franks - Illustration of 1896 by MALATESTA (MALTESTE Henri Theodore) (1870-1920)

L Invasion barbarian - engraving after the painting Evariste LUMINAIS (1821-1890)
XEE4152390 L Invasion barbarian - engraving after the painting Evariste LUMINAIS (1821-1890) by Luminais, Evariste Vital (1822-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Bodhidharma (v. 440-528), an Indian monk considered the founder of the Chan Buddhist school (Zen)
LSE4087184 Portrait of Bodhidharma (v. 440-528), an Indian monk considered the founder of the Chan Buddhist school (Zen), the Shaolin monastery and its kung fu school (Kung fu)

Pabo, the Pillar of Britain, son of Arthwys ab Mor, 5th century. 1821 (engraving)
7234697 Pabo, the Pillar of Britain, son of Arthwys ab Mor, 5th century.1821 (engraving) by Smith, Charles Hamilton (1776-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pabo, the Pillar of Britain)

Portal of the Abbey of St
6338847 Portal of the Abbey of St by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Portal of the Abbey of St. Germain de Pres, Paris, with statues of the Frankish king Clovis, princess Clotilde)

Statue of Saint Genevieve, (c)
6338845 Statue of Saint Genevieve, (c by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Statue of Saint Genevieve, (c.419-502), patron saint of Paris, in Saint-Germain-l Auxerrois, Paris. St

Statue of Clovis I (c)
6338833 Statue of Clovis I (c by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Statue of Clovis I (c.466-511), first king of the Franks, from the portal of the Church of Notre-Dame of Corbeil

Faxian at the ruins of Ashokas palace, Pataliputra, India, 5th century AD, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations
3588271 Faxian at the ruins of Ashokas palace, Pataliputra, India, 5th century AD, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by Stewart

Sassanid horse head. Gold silver sculpture. 4th or 5th century. From the Kerman region of Iran. Sun 0, 14 m
JLJ4567102 Sassanid horse head. Gold silver sculpture. 4th or 5th century. From the Kerman region of Iran. Sun 0, 14 m. Paris, Louvre Museum by Iranian School; Louvre, Paris

Scene from Jonass life: Jonas is rejated on the beach by the big fish. Mosaic of the 5th or 6th century
LRI4648048 Scene from Jonass life: Jonas is rejated on the beach by the big fish. Mosaic of the 5th or 6th century. Cathedrale d Aquileia, Italy by Paleo-Christian, (6th century); Basilica, Aquileia

Thorismund proclaimed King of the Visigoths after the death of his father Theoderic I fighting the Huns at the Battle
7147838 Thorismund proclaimed King of the Visigoths after the death of his father Theoderic I fighting the Huns at the Battle of Chalons, 451 (engraving) by Zick

Tomb of Childeric I (c)
6338880 Tomb of Childeric I (c by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Tomb of Childeric I (c.ÔÇë437-481), Frankish leader in the northern part of imperial Roman Gaul

Heads and crown of a Frankish king, cloak buckle and method of wearing the chlamys
6338841 Heads and crown of a Frankish king, cloak buckle and method of wearing the chlamys by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Heads and crown of a Frankish king)

Merovingian kings from the jambs of the Royal Portal, Chartres Cathedral
6338858 Merovingian kings from the jambs of the Royal Portal, Chartres Cathedral by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Merovingian kings from the jambs of the Royal Portal, Chartres Cathedral)

Portal of the Abbey of St
6338849 Portal of the Abbey of St by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Portal of the Abbey of St. Germain de Pres, Paris, with statues of the Merovingian princes)

Merovingian kings and queens from the jambs of the Royal Portal, Chartres Cathedral
6338857 Merovingian kings and queens from the jambs of the Royal Portal, Chartres Cathedral by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Merovingian kings and queens from the jambs of the Royal Portal)

Figure of a priest in ecclesiastical robes with Bible, from the Portal of Saint-Germain l Auxerrois
6338853 Figure of a priest in ecclesiastical robes with Bible, from the Portal of Saint-Germain l Auxerrois by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Clotilde, Queen of the Franks, in ceremonial garb, 5th century. 1850 (engraving)
7233255 Clotilde, Queen of the Franks, in ceremonial garb, 5th century. 1850 (engraving) by Grevin, Alfred (1827-1892); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clotilde, Queen of the Franks)

Pulcheria discharging the duties of the Empress of the Eastern Roman Empire, 450 (engraving)
7150839 Pulcheria discharging the duties of the Empress of the Eastern Roman Empire, 450 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Army of the Huns (engraving)
7147835 Army of the Huns (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Army of the Huns)

The Romans leaving Britain for the last time, c410 (engraving)
7149370 The Romans leaving Britain for the last time, c410 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Romans leaving Britain for the last time, c410)

Baptism of Clovis I, King of the Franks, 496 (engraving)
7149550 Baptism of Clovis I, King of the Franks, 496 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baptism of Clovis I, King of the Franks, 496)

Buddha figure in the sancturay of one of the Ajanta Caves, India (rotogravure)
7185034 Buddha figure in the sancturay of one of the Ajanta Caves, India (rotogravure) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Restauration d une villa merovingienne (engraving)
7179801 Restauration d une villa merovingienne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Restauration d une villa merovingienne)

Columns and carved figures at the entrance of one of the Ajanta Caves, India (rotogravure)
7185035 Columns and carved figures at the entrance of one of the Ajanta Caves, India (rotogravure) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Miniature replica of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. 5th century (marble)
7196228 Miniature replica of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. 5th century (marble) by French School, (5th century); Musee Narbo Via, Narbonne

Marriage of Vortigern and Rowena, 5th Century (engraving)
7149367 Marriage of Vortigern and Rowena, 5th Century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marriage of Vortigern and Rowena, 5th Century)

St Augustine of Hippo (engraving)
7147654 St Augustine of Hippo (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Augustine of Hippo (354-430)

Miniature from a French manuscript of the works of Virgil, 5th Century (chromolitho)
7173009 Miniature from a French manuscript of the works of Virgil, 5th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pharamond I, King of the Franks, raised up on a shield, 420 (engraving)
7149551 Pharamond I, King of the Franks, raised up on a shield, 420 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pharamond I, King of the Franks)

Les Saxons debarquant en Angleterre (engraving)
7179322 Les Saxons debarquant en Angleterre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Saxons debarquant en Angleterre)

Prisoner liberated by converting to Christianity (engraving)
7147656 Prisoner liberated by converting to Christianity (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prisoner liberated by converting to Christianity)

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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.