6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection (#4)

"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of the 6th Century: From Emperors to Knights

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Emperor Justinian with his retinue

Emperor Justinian with his retinue
7279950 Emperor Justinian with his retinue by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emperor Justinian with his retinue)

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Theodora, ca 500, 548

Theodora, ca 500, 548
7278660 Theodora, ca 500, 548 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theodora, ca 500, 548, was the wife of the Eastern Roman emperor Justinian)

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Saint Benedict of Nursie (born in Nurcia (Nurcia) in Umbria around 480 - 527

Saint Benedict of Nursie (born in Nurcia (Nurcia) in Umbria around 480 - 527
LSE4106908 Saint Benedict of Nursie (born in Nurcia (Nurcia) in Umbria around 480 - 527) and its ruler - engraving from a manuscript of the Abbey of Metten, 15th century

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: La Mort de Chramme. The death of Chram, son of Chlothar I, King of the Franks, 561 (engraving)

La Mort de Chramme. The death of Chram, son of Chlothar I, King of the Franks, 561 (engraving)
6029294 La Mort de Chramme. The death of Chram, son of Chlothar I, King of the Franks, 561 (engraving) by Luminais, Evariste Vital (1822-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Mort de Chramme)

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Death of Alaric II, 507: Clovis I (465-511), king of the Franks, killing Alaric II (484-507)

Death of Alaric II, 507: Clovis I (465-511), king of the Franks, killing Alaric II (484-507), king of the Visigoths
XEE4409061 Death of Alaric II, 507: Clovis I (465-511), king of the Franks, killing Alaric II (484-507), king of the Visigoths, at the Battle of Vouille in 507. Engraving of the 18th century

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Alboin, King of the Lombards, forcing his wife Rosamund to drinf from the skull of her father

Alboin, King of the Lombards, forcing his wife Rosamund to drinf from the skull of her father Cunimund
7147842 Alboin, King of the Lombards, forcing his wife Rosamund to drinf from the skull of her father Cunimund, King of the Gepids (engraving) by Zick

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Lombard king Alboin (about 526- 572) forces his wife, the gepid princess Rosemonde (died 572)

Lombard king Alboin (about 526- 572) forces his wife, the gepid princess Rosemonde (died 572)
ELD4849706 Lombard king Alboin (about 526- 572) forces his wife, the gepid princess Rosemonde (died 572) to drink from a cup formed by his fathers skull Cunimond at a banquet in Verona

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Alboin, King of the Lombards, demanding that his wife Rosamund drinks from his favourite cup

Alboin, King of the Lombards, demanding that his wife Rosamund drinks from his favourite cup
5229118 Alboin, King of the Lombards, demanding that his wife Rosamund drinks from his favourite cup, made from the skull of her father Cunimund, King of the Gepids (engraving) by English School

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Lion felling a bull, from a marble pediment, c. 525-500 B. C. (marble)

Lion felling a bull, from a marble pediment, c. 525-500 B. C. (marble)
3746318 Lion felling a bull, from a marble pediment, c.525-500 B.C. (marble) by Greek, (6th century BC); 64x17.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: The original composition)

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Chlothar I, King of the Franks (engraving)

Chlothar I, King of the Franks (engraving)
969116 Chlothar I, King of the Franks (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chlothar I (c497-561), King of the Franks

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Chlothar I, King of the Franks, burning to death his rebel son Chram and his family

Chlothar I, King of the Franks, burning to death his rebel son Chram and his family, 560 (chromolitho)
1094287 Chlothar I, King of the Franks, burning to death his rebel son Chram and his family, 560 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chlothar I)

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Portrait of King Ostrogoth Totila or Baduila. painting

Portrait of King Ostrogoth Totila or Baduila. painting
LRI4670384 Portrait of King Ostrogoth Totila or Baduila. painting. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Barbarian art: cross set with precious stones, 6th century

Barbarian art: cross set with precious stones, 6th century
LRI4646375 Barbarian art: cross set with precious stones, 6th century by Byzantine School, (6th century); Basilica di San Pietro, Rome

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Goths War (535-553) 'The Byzantine General Belisaire defends the city of Rome against the assaults

Goths War (535-553) "The Byzantine General Belisaire defends the city of Rome against the assaults of the mobile
ELD4849703 Goths War (535-553) " The Byzantine General Belisaire defends the city of Rome against the assaults of the mobile towers of the king of the Ostrogoths Vigits during the Battle of

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Fredegund (Fredegonde) (545-597) Queen consort of Chilperic I, Merovingian Frankish king of Soissons

Fredegund (Fredegonde) (545-597) Queen consort of Chilperic I, Merovingian Frankish king of Soissons
FLO4673283 Fredegund (Fredegonde) (545-597) Queen consort of Chilperic I, Merovingian Frankish king of Soissons. She wears a crown over a veil, large cape and robe, scarlet shoes

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Chilperic I, King of Neustria or Soissons, c. 539-584. He wears a crown

Chilperic I, King of Neustria or Soissons, c. 539-584. He wears a crown, a hooded cape or bardocucullus
FLO4673271 Chilperic I, King of Neustria or Soissons, c.539-584. He wears a crown, a hooded cape or bardocucullus, over two tunics of different lengths

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Childebert I, King of Paris, 496-558. He wears a gold diadem enriched with gemstones

Childebert I, King of Paris, 496-558. He wears a gold diadem enriched with gemstones, tunic with gold collar
FLO4673223 Childebert I, King of Paris, 496-558. He wears a gold diadem enriched with gemstones, tunic with gold collar, cape fastened with laces, long belt

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Clotilde, Queen of the Franks, 475-543. She wears a fine chainmail dress

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

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Ultragotha (Ultragothe), Queen of the Franks, wife to Childebert I, 6th century

Ultragotha (Ultragothe), Queen of the Franks, wife to Childebert I, 6th century
FLO4673246 Ultragotha (Ultragothe), Queen of the Franks, wife to Childebert I, 6th century. She wears a crown over her long hair, a tunic with sleeves

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Radegund (Radegonde de Poitiers), Frankish princess, c. 520-586, wife of Clothar I

Radegund (Radegonde de Poitiers), Frankish princess, c. 520-586, wife of Clothar I
FLO4673255 Radegund (Radegonde de Poitiers), Frankish princess, c.520-586, wife of Clothar I. She wears a fine chainmail dress, a veil that falls to the knee, tunic, belt, green skirt and blue cape

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Statue of Sainte Genevieve (423-502), French Catholic saint, patron saint of the city of Paris

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)

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Vestments of a priest, 6th century. He wears a surplice over a cassock, and holds a Bible

Vestments of a priest, 6th century. He wears a surplice over a cassock, and holds a Bible
FLO4673267 Vestments of a priest, 6th century. He wears a surplice over a cassock, and holds a Bible. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Clovis I, King of the Franks, 466-511. He wears a gold diadem enriched with gemstones

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

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Chlothar I, King of the Franks, King of Soissons, Merovingian dynasty, 497-562

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

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: The nativity. Fresco of the apse, 6th-7th century

The nativity. Fresco of the apse, 6th-7th century
LRI4688234 The nativity. Fresco of the apse, 6th-7th century by Paleo-Christian, (6th century); Santa Maria foris portas, Castelseprio

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: History of Gaul: the chief of the Francs Clovis 1er (v. 466 - 511)

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

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Saint Vst (Saint Vst), (or Saint Vedast or Saint Gaston) catechise Clovis I (circa 466-511)

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)

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: L Invasion barbarian - engraving after the painting Evariste LUMINAIS (1821-1890)

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)

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Galsuinde, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving)

Galsuinde, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving)
7206865 Galsuinde, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving) by Hocquart, Edouard (1789-1870); 34, 5x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: G)

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: iron helmet khazar, 6-7th century

iron helmet khazar, 6-7th century
FIA5373563 iron helmet khazar, 6-7th century by Central Asian School; Museum of History of Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: Musee d histoire de Moscow Russia); Photo © Fine Art Images

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Portrait of Bodhidharma (v. 440-528), an Indian monk considered the founder of the Chan Buddhist

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)

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Male and female carved figures from Chartres Cathedral

Male and female carved figures from Chartres Cathedral
6338870 Male and female carved figures from Chartres Cathedral by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Male and female carved figures from Chartres Cathedral)

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Engraved figure on the tomb of Sigebert, Sigibertus Rex, and statue of the same king in the Abbey

Engraved figure on the tomb of Sigebert, Sigibertus Rex, and statue of the same king in the Abbey of Saint-Medard de
6338865 Engraved figure on the tomb of Sigebert, Sigibertus Rex, and statue of the same king in the Abbey of Saint-Medard de Soissons by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Chlothar I sees the feet of the assassins ordered to kill him by his brother Theuderic

Chlothar I sees the feet of the assassins ordered to kill him by his brother Theuderic (colour litho)
3622066 Chlothar I sees the feet of the assassins ordered to kill him by his brother Theuderic (colour litho) by Beuzon, Joseph (1864-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Scene from Jonass life: Jonas is rejated on the beach by the big fish

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

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Goths retreating after being defeated by the Romans at the Battle of Vesuvius, Gothic War

Goths retreating after being defeated by the Romans at the Battle of Vesuvius, Gothic War, 553 (engraving)
7147843 Goths retreating after being defeated by the Romans at the Battle of Vesuvius, Gothic War, 553 (engraving) by Roeber

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Sceptre and coins of Emperor Charlemagne, 748-814

Sceptre and coins of Emperor Charlemagne, 748-814
6338903 Sceptre and coins of Emperor Charlemagne, 748-814 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Sceptre and coins of Emperor Charlemagne, 748-814)

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Hari Hara, a composite form of the Indian Brahmanic pantheon representing both Vishnu (Hari)

Hari Hara, a composite form of the Indian Brahmanic pantheon representing both Vishnu (Hari) and Shiva (Hara)
GIA4764912 Hari Hara, a composite form of the Indian Brahmanic pantheon representing both Vishnu (Hari) and Shiva (Hara). Art Khmer 6th century

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Moor on horseback hunting a lion with a spear from a ceiling fresco painting of the Alhambra

Moor on horseback hunting a lion with a spear from a ceiling fresco painting of the Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
6338888 Moor on horseback hunting a lion with a spear from a ceiling fresco painting of the Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Tomb of Fredegund or Fredegunda, 543-597, Queen consort of Chilperic I

Tomb of Fredegund or Fredegunda, 543-597, Queen consort of Chilperic I, Merovingian Frankish king of Soissons
6338882 Tomb of Fredegund or Fredegunda, 543-597, Queen consort of Chilperic I, Merovingian Frankish king of Soissons by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Tomb of Fredegund or Fredegunda, 543-597)

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: History of Gaul: Clotaire (Clothaire) I (497-561), King of the Franks, burns his son Chramne

History of Gaul: Clotaire (Clothaire) I (497-561), King of the Franks, burns his son Chramne
XEE4170743 History of Gaul: Clotaire (Clothaire) I (497-561), King of the Franks, burns his son Chramne, revolt against him and his family in their own cottage

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Chansons de France: Le Roi Dagobert (colour litho)

Chansons de France: Le Roi Dagobert (colour litho)
7183323 Chansons de France: Le Roi Dagobert (colour litho) by Renault, Emile Auguste (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Roi Dagobert. Je vais la remettre a l endroit)

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Childebert I (c)

Childebert I (c)
6338866 Childebert I (c by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Childebert I (c. 496-558), King of Paris, Frankish King of the Merovingian dynasty

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Paleochretian Art: Eulogy bulb with foot. Face: Saint Thecle

Paleochretian Art: Eulogy bulb with foot. Face: Saint Thecle, virgin and martyrdom of the 1st century
JLJ4566553 Paleochretian Art: Eulogy bulb with foot. Face: Saint Thecle, virgin and martyrdom of the 1st century, between the beasts. 6th to 7th century AD. Ceramic and terracotta. H. 0.27m

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Eastern antiquite: royal bust has ailee crown. Sassanid period (200-630 AD). 5th or 6th century

Eastern antiquite: royal bust has ailee crown. Sassanid period (200-630 AD). 5th or 6th century. From Iran
JLJ4564366 Eastern antiquite: royal bust has ailee crown. Sassanid period (200-630 AD). 5th or 6th century. From Iran. Paris, Louvre Museum by Iranian School; Louvre, Paris

Male and female carved figures from Chartres Cathedral
6338868 Male and female carved figures from Chartres Cathedral by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Male and female carved figures from Chartres Cathedral)

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Engraved figure on the tomb of Chlothar I, Clotarus Rex, statue of the same king in the Abbey of

Engraved figure on the tomb of Chlothar I, Clotarus Rex, statue of the same king in the Abbey of Saint-Medard de
6338863 Engraved figure on the tomb of Chlothar I, Clotarus Rex, statue of the same king in the Abbey of Saint-Medard de Soissons by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

6 6th Vi Vith Century Collection: Diptych with poet and muse, 5th-6th century (ivory)

Diptych with poet and muse, 5th-6th century (ivory)
AIS5390440 Diptych with poet and muse, 5th-6th century (ivory) by Italian school, (5th-6th century); Treasury of Monza Cathedral, Italy

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of the 6th Century: From Emperors to Knights, Prophets to Philosophers" Step back in time and delve into the captivating world of the 6th century. This era witnessed a multitude of remarkable figures and events that shaped history as we know it today. One such influential figure was Emperor Justinian I, whose portrait from "I misteri del vaticano" by Franco Mistrali (1843) offers us a glimpse into his powerful reign. Known for his legal reforms and architectural achievements, Justinian left an indelible mark on Byzantine civilization. The defeat and death of Didier of Toulouse before Carcassonne in 587 is another significant event etched in history's annals. An engraving depicting this battle showcases the tumultuous nature of medieval warfare. Traveling across continents, we encounter Inca Viracocha from Tiahuanaco Classico (500-900 AD). A testament to ancient Andean civilizations' artistic prowess, this sculpture exemplifies their rich cultural heritage. Meanwhile, reconstruction elements from the Staffordshire Hoard give us insight into Anglo-Saxon craftsmanship during this period. The intricate gold and silver helmet pieces offer a glimpse into their skilled metalworking techniques. Religious figures also played vital roles during these times. Pope Hormisdas (514-523), represented in a drawing by Franco Mistrali (1843), symbolizes ecclesiastical power amidst shifting political landscapes. Another religious leader who emerged during this epoch was Prophet Muhammad (570-632). Fleeing persecution in Mecca with Abu Bakr, he embarked on the hegire to Medina in 622 - an event known as Migration to Medina or Hijra - which marked a turning point for Islam.