Attila Collection

Flavius Aetius (Relief)
FLAVIUS AETIUS Roman commander in the West, notable for his defeat of Attila and the Huns at Chalons, 451

Visigoths and Romans defeating the Huns at Chalons
Thorismond proclaimed king of the Visigoths on the battlefield near Chalons after defeating Attila, 451 A.D. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Attila the Hun
ATTILA, KING OF THE HUNS Leader of an Empire stretching from the Netherlands to the Urals. Seen as the epitome of cruelty in Western Europe, but lionized in Eastern Europe

The Franks aid in defeating the Huns (litho)
8661365 The Franks aid in defeating the Huns (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Franks aid in defeating the Huns)

The Franks aid in defeating the Huns (litho)
8661145 The Franks aid in defeating the Huns (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Franks aid in defeating the Huns)

Attila and his Army Marching on Paris
3078074 Attila and his Army Marching on Paris; (add.info.: Print of a fresco depicting Attila and his Army Marching on Paris by Jules-Elie Delaunay (1828-1891) a French academic painter

Saint Genevieve of Paris (c419/422-502/512), in her role as protector of the welfare of the city's virgins
543296 Saint Genevieve of Paris (c419/422-502/512), in her role as protector of the welfare of the city's virgins, confronting Attila during the attack on Paris by the Huns in 451

The Death of St Genevieve (litho)
8661246 The Death of St Genevieve (litho) by Laurens, Jean Paul (1838-1921) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of St Genevieve)

"Attila and St Loup" (engraving)
8647288 "Attila and St Loup" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Attila and St Loup." Illustration for The Ladies Treasury, Vol III)

Sainte Genevieve and the Parisians in front of Attila (451), c. 1900 (chromo)
1790168 Sainte Genevieve and the Parisians in front of Attila (451), c. 1900 (chromo); (add.info.: Sainte Genevieve and the people of Paris facing Attila in 451); Photo © CCI

Detail from The Meeting of Leo the Great and Attila, 1514. Fresco in the Apostolic Palace, Vatican City
5305496 Detail from The Meeting of Leo the Great and Attila, 1514. Fresco in the Apostolic Palace, Vatican City, by the Italian Renaissance artist Raphael and his assistant Giulio Romano; (add.info)

Attila, king of the Huns, 1895 (lithograph)
UTD4927152 Attila, king of the Huns, 1895 (lithograph); (add.info.: Attila (vers 395-453) roi des Huns - Attila, king of the Huns, illustration from : Great men in word and illustrations "

Esquisse pour la bibliothèque du palais Bourbon : Attila suivi de ses hordes barbares... c1844
Esquisse pour la bibliotheque du palais Bourbon : Attila suivi de ses hordes barbares foule aux pieds l'Italie et les Arts, c1844

The Huns entering Rome, led by Attila, oil by Ulpiano Checa

Saint Lupus, Bishop of Troyes, saving Troyes from Attila the Hun (engraving)
1700527 Saint Lupus, Bishop of Troyes, saving Troyes from Attila the Hun (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Saint Lupus (French: Loup, Leu, (Welsh: Bleiddian) (c. 383 - c)

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

Attila (engraving)
2788192 Attila (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attila. Illustration for The History of the Hun by Arthur Moreland (Cecil Palmer and Hayward, 1917)

Attila, foaled 1839 (b / w photo)
7163581 Attila, foaled 1839 (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attila, foaled 1839)

Bright-rumped Attila (Attila spadiceus) following army ants, Corcovado NP, Costa Rica

The saints Peter and Paul appear to Attila; drawing by Raphael. The Louvre, Paris
3566060 The saints Peter and Paul appear to Attila; drawing by Raphael. The Louvre, Paris by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Louvre, Paris

Attila (engraving)
727755 Attila (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attila. Illustration for A Pictorial History of the Worlds Great Nations by Charlotte M Yonge)

The Repulse of Attila (brown wash heightened with gouache on paper)
622885 The Repulse of Attila (brown wash heightened with gouache on paper) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520) (after); 38.8x58 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Armies of the Continent, the Honved, or Hungarian Landwehr, of the Austro-Hungarian Empire (engraving)
1595285 Armies of the Continent, the Honved, or Hungarian Landwehr, of the Austro-Hungarian Empire (engraving) by Schonberg

St. Genevieve Praying to Avert the Coming of Attila and his Huns (oil on panel)
CHT178723 St. Genevieve Praying to Avert the Coming of Attila and his Huns (oil on panel) by French School, (17th century); Church of Notre-Dame-de-Bonne-Nouvelle, Paris

King Bela I of Hungary, Gyula, and Attila the Hun
Rulers of Hungary: King Bela I the Champion 6, Gyula III 4, and Attila the Hun 1. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Attila, King of the Huns (engraving)
727498 Attila, King of the Huns (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attila, King of the Huns)

Saint Genevieve and Attila, 19th century (lithograph)
3480835 Saint Genevieve and Attila, 19th century (lithograph) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Saint Genevieve c)

Miss Lily Brayton, Actress (1876-1953). In the role of Ildico in Attila. Date: 1907

Attila and his Huns Advancing Against the Romans (engraving)
663479 Attila and his Huns Advancing Against the Romans (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attila and his Huns Advancing Against the Romans)

Attila, the Scourge of God (gravure)
666217 Attila, the Scourge of God (gravure) by Checa y Sanz, Ulpiano (1860-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attila, the Scourge of God)

Attila, after his Defeat at Soissons (engraving)
727858 Attila, after his Defeat at Soissons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attila, after his Defeat at Soissons)

Attila (engraving)
818720 Attila (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attila, King of the Huns, ruled from 434 to 453.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection; English

Attila, the Scourge of God (engraving)
655691 Attila, the Scourge of God (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attila, the Scourge of God)

Corneille, Attila, Act I, Sc I (coloured engraving)
5215589 Corneille, Attila, Act I, Sc I (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attila, Act I, Sc I)

Attila, the Winner of the Derby (engraving)
1586793 Attila, the Winner of the Derby (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attila, the Winner of the Derby)

Attila on the pyre, after his defeat by Aetius (engraving)
653976 Attila on the pyre, after his defeat by Aetius (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attila on the pyre, after his defeat by Aetius)

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Hungary, Budapest, View across the Danube to Castle Hill with a statue of the Hungarian poet Jozsef Attila in the foreground

Attila, (c406-453), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Attila, (c406-453), 1830. Attila the Hun (c406-453) ruler of the Huns from 434 until his death in March 453 and leader of a tribal empire

Coin From The Era Of Attila, King Of The Huns. A. D. 434-453. Byname Flagellum Dei (Latin: Scourge Of God)
Coin From The Era Of Attila, King Of The Huns.A.D.434-453. Byname Flagellum Dei (Latin: Scourge Of God)

Professor Louis Attila, stage name of Ludwig Durlacher (1844-1924), American (German-born) strong man, body-builder
CIRCUS STRONG MAN, c1900. Professor Louis Attila, stage name of Ludwig Durlacher (1844-1924), American (German-born) strong man, body-builder, and gymnasium proprietor. Photographed c1900

Flavius Aetius
FLAVIUS AETIUS Roman commander in the West, notable for his defeat of Attila and the Huns at Chalons, 451

The Scourge of God, Huns on the rampage, after a work by V. A. Poirson; Illustration
The Scourge of God, Huns on the rampage, after a work by V.A. Poirson; Illustration

Theodoric I Is Slain In Battle Of Chalons 451 Ad Against Attila From Histoire De France By Colart Published Circa 1840

Anarchist Paracutist
A parachutist escapes from the Attila - the aptly-named flying machine of the evil- minded anarchist Hartmann - while on a bombing raid. (Story only guessed at) Date: 1902

Attila, Emperor of the Huns
Attila (406-453), Emperor of the Huns. Originating from the steppes of Central Asia, the Huns swept westwards and established the large Hunnic Empire

PANC2A-00076
Invasion of eastern Europe by Attila and the Huns, 400s AD. Hand-colored photogravure reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Huns migrating to Europe from Asia
Arrival of the Huns in Europe, migrating from Asia, 5th century. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Huns defeated at the Battle of Chalons, 451 AD
Attila and the Huns overcome by the forces of Christianity. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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"Unraveling the Legacy of Attila: From Conqueror to Defeated" In this captivating journey through history, we witness the rise and fall of one of the most feared leaders in ancient times - Attila the Hun. Flavius Aetius, a Roman general, stands tall alongside Visigoths as they unite forces to defeat the Huns at Chalons. The relief immortalizes their triumph over Attila's relentless army. Pope Leo I emerges as an unexpected hero, depicted in Raphael's masterpiece "Repulsing Attila. " With unwavering faith and diplomacy, he convinces Attila to spare Rome from destruction. This pivotal moment showcases Pope Leo's influence and his ability to halt even the fiercest conquerors. Amidst these historical events, Sainte Genevieve shines brightly as she protects Paris from impending doom during Attila's siege. Her unwavering devotion inspires hope amidst chaos and demonstrates how individuals can shape destiny. The Huns' menacing entry into Rome is vividly captured by Ulpiano Checa's oil painting. It serves as a haunting reminder of their destructive power while highlighting Rome's resilience against such formidable adversaries. Not all encounters with Attila end in devastation; Saint Lupus rises as a savior when he saves Troyes from certain ruin at the hands of this fearsome leader. His bravery echoes through time in engravings that depict his valiant act. Through various artistic interpretations like colored engravings or black-and-white photographs like that of foaled horse named Attilla (1839), we glimpse into different facets of this complex figure who left an indelible mark on history. Attila’s legacy remains shrouded in mystery and controversy even today – was he merely a ruthless conqueror or perhaps misunderstood.