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Barbarian Collection (#3)

"Unleashing the Barbarian Spirit: A Journey through Ancient Times" Step back in time to witness the ferocity and bravery of the barbarians that shaped history

Background imageBarbarian Collection: Portrait du roi wisigoth d Hispanie Liuva Ier (regne de 568 a 572)

Portrait du roi wisigoth d Hispanie Liuva Ier (regne de 568 a 572) (Visigothic King of Hispania Liuva)
FIA5401733 Portrait du roi wisigoth d Hispanie Liuva Ier (regne de 568 a 572) (Visigothic King of Hispania Liuva) Peinture d Antonio Gisbert Perez (1834-1902)

Background imageBarbarian Collection: La chasse aux grives (engraving)

La chasse aux grives (engraving)
7194464 La chasse aux grives (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La chasse aux grives)

Background imageBarbarian Collection: Maison des Huns (engraving)

Maison des Huns (engraving)
7179802 Maison des Huns (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maison des Huns. Illustration for L Habitation Humaine by Charles Garnier and A Ammann (Hachette)

Background imageBarbarian Collection: Portrait du roi wisigoth d Hispanie Agila Ier (mort en 555) (Visigothic King Agila or Achila)

Portrait du roi wisigoth d Hispanie Agila Ier (mort en 555) (Visigothic King Agila or Achila, Akhila, Aquila)
FIA5401684 Portrait du roi wisigoth d Hispanie Agila Ier (mort en 555) (Visigothic King Agila or Achila, Akhila, Aquila, Agil I) Peinture de Dioscoro Teofilo Puebla Tolin (1831-1901)

Background imageBarbarian Collection: REcarede I le Catholique (559-601) - Hispanic-Visigothic triens of Recared I (Caesar Augusta)

REcarede I le Catholique (559-601) - Hispanic-Visigothic triens of Recared I (Caesar Augusta). Coin. SPAIN. CATALONIA
AIS5331526 REcarede I le Catholique (559-601) - Hispanic-Visigothic triens of Recared I (Caesar Augusta). Coin. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona

Background imageBarbarian Collection: Carte de l invasion des Barbares (engraving)

Carte de l invasion des Barbares (engraving)
7179745 Carte de l invasion des Barbares (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carte de l invasion des Barbares)

Background imageBarbarian Collection: Bust of a barbarian woman, ancient Roman marble sculpture (engraving)

Bust of a barbarian woman, ancient Roman marble sculpture (engraving)
7149177 Bust of a barbarian woman, ancient Roman marble sculpture (engraving) by Corbould, Henry (1787-1844) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBarbarian Collection: 'Portrait du roi wisigoth Ataulf (Athavulf, Atawulf ou Athaulf) (410-415)

"Portrait du roi wisigoth Ataulf (Athavulf, Atawulf ou Athaulf) (410-415)
FIA5401755 " Portrait du roi wisigoth Ataulf (Athavulf, Atawulf ou Athaulf) (410-415) Peinture de Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta (1841-1920) 1888 Palais de las Cortes Madrid by Madrazo y Garreta

Background imageBarbarian Collection: Portrait du roi wisigoth d Hispanie Egica (ou Egicca, Egiza, Ergica) (687-702)

Portrait du roi wisigoth d Hispanie Egica (ou Egicca, Egiza, Ergica) (687-702) (wisigothic king Egica)
FIA5401737 Portrait du roi wisigoth d Hispanie Egica (ou Egicca, Egiza, Ergica) (687-702) (wisigothic king Egica) Peinture de Carlos Maria Esquivel y Rivas (1830-1867)

Background imageBarbarian Collection: Hispano-Visigothic trient from Recesvinto (Receswinthe, regne 653-672) (Hispalis). Coin. SPAIN

Hispano-Visigothic trient from Recesvinto (Receswinthe, regne 653-672) (Hispalis). Coin. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona
AIS5331521 Hispano-Visigothic trient from Recesvinto (Receswinthe, regne 653-672) (Hispalis). Coin. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona

Background imageBarbarian Collection: 13th century; 13 century; XIII century; XIIIth century; thirteenth century

13th century; 13 century; XIII century; XIIIth century; thirteenth century
7135052 by Unknown Artist, (13th century); Bayeux, Normandy, France; ePascal Lemaitre; out of copyright

Background imageBarbarian Collection: Miraculous Rain, detail from the column of Marcus Aurelius, AD 180-196 (marble) (b / w photo)

Miraculous Rain, detail from the column of Marcus Aurelius, AD 180-196 (marble) (b / w photo)
ALI207878 Miraculous Rain, detail from the column of Marcus Aurelius, AD 180-196 (marble) (b/w photo) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Piazza Colonna, Rome

Background imageBarbarian Collection: The Emperor Arriving at a Village while it is being sacked, detail from the column of Marcus

The Emperor Arriving at a Village while it is being sacked, detail from the column of Marcus Aurelius
ALI207879 The Emperor Arriving at a Village while it is being sacked, detail from the column of Marcus Aurelius, AD 180-196 (marble) (b/w photo) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Piazza Colonna, Rome

Background imageBarbarian Collection: Sac de Rome (455) - Le Destin des empires - Destruction - par Thomas Cole - 1836- New

Sac de Rome (455) - Le Destin des empires - Destruction - par Thomas Cole - 1836- New
FIA5404083 Sac de Rome (455) - Le Destin des empires - Destruction - par Thomas Cole - 1836- New York Historical Society - (Rome, Roman Empire, Gaiseric, Genseric, Migration Period)

Background imageBarbarian Collection: The Sack of Rome by Visigoths in 410, 1890 (oil on canvas)

The Sack of Rome by Visigoths in 410, 1890 (oil on canvas)
5667111 The Sack of Rome by Visigoths in 410, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Sylvestre, Joseph-Noel (1847-1926); 197x130 cm; Musee Paul Valery, Sete

Background imageBarbarian Collection: Detail of the western facade of the Church of Santa Maria de Lara

Detail of the western facade of the Church of Santa Maria de Lara
AIS5343436 Detail of the western faAzade of the Church of Santa Maria de Lara, Quintanilla de las Vinas, Spain, 7th century AD (stone relief) by Visigothic, (7th century); Church of Santa Maria

Background imageBarbarian Collection: Detail of the Southern Barbarians Come to Trade, pair of six-panel screens

Detail of the Southern Barbarians Come to Trade, pair of six-panel screens
1191876 Detail of the Southern Barbarians Come to Trade, pair of six-panel screens, early 17th century (ink, colour, gold & gold leaf on paper) (see also 1152500) by Kano Naizen (1570-1616) (attr)

Background imageBarbarian Collection: Detail of the Southern Barbarians Come to Trade, pair of six-panel screens

Detail of the Southern Barbarians Come to Trade, pair of six-panel screens
1191873 Detail of the Southern Barbarians Come to Trade, pair of six-panel screens, early 17th century (ink, colour, gold & gold leaf on paper) (see also 1152500) by Kano Naizen (1570-1616) (attr)

Background imageBarbarian Collection: World War I: Poster by G. Capranesi 'Subscribe to the National Loan'

World War I: Poster by G. Capranesi "Subscribe to the National Loan"
FGL5480100 World War I: Poster by G. Capranesi " Subscribe to the National Loan". (Sottoscrivete al prestito) Italy defends the territory of the Nordic invasion (Viking) by Capranesi

Background imageBarbarian Collection: Pictish Man holding a Human Head (engraving)

Pictish Man holding a Human Head (engraving)
1121394 Pictish Man holding a Human Head (engraving) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98); Private Collection; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageBarbarian Collection: Naked Greek soldier under attack

Naked Greek soldier under attack
LLM459208 Naked Greek soldier under attack by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naked Greek soldier under attack); © Look and Learn

Background imageBarbarian Collection: Julian and Frankish Chiefs, c. 1880 (engraving)

Julian and Frankish Chiefs, c. 1880 (engraving)
DGC437465 Julian and Frankish Chiefs, c.1880 (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Julian the Apostate (331-363) Roman Emperor (361-363); from 355-360

Background imageBarbarian Collection: The loss of a work of art, a vandal cuts and ruins a masterpiece in the Louvre museum for

The loss of a work of art, a vandal cuts and ruins a masterpiece in the Louvre museum for stupidity (colour litho)
2815027 The loss of a work of art, a vandal cuts and ruins a masterpiece in the Louvre museum for stupidity (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageBarbarian Collection: A deranged man who was shooting in the galleries of the Louvre in Paris suddenly... (colour litho)

A deranged man who was shooting in the galleries of the Louvre in Paris suddenly... (colour litho)
2783621 A deranged man who was shooting in the galleries of the Louvre in Paris suddenly... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBarbarian Collection: So marvellous that the Barbarians called it the 'Devils Bridge'(b / w photo)

So marvellous that the Barbarians called it the "Devils Bridge"(b / w photo)
3099437 So marvellous that the Barbarians called it the " Devils Bridge" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBarbarian Collection: Attic red-figure plate decorated with mounted archer, by Paseas, Greek from Chuisi, c

Attic red-figure plate decorated with mounted archer, by Paseas, Greek from Chuisi, c
AMQ278894 Attic red-figure plate decorated with mounted archer, by Paseas, Greek from Chuisi, c.520-510 BC (ceramic) by Greek, (7th-5th century BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageBarbarian Collection: The Cimbri in the Alps (litho)

The Cimbri in the Alps (litho)
STC358073 The Cimbri in the Alps (litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: In 102 BC Italy was invaded by two huge tribes of Barbarians)

Background imageBarbarian Collection: The Sarmatians paying tribute to the Romans, detail from a cast of Trajan

The Sarmatians paying tribute to the Romans, detail from a cast of Trajan
XIR183171 The Sarmatians paying tribute to the Romans, detail from a cast of Trajans column (plaster) by Roman, (2nd century) (after); Museo della Civilta Romana, Rome

Background imageBarbarian Collection: Pictish woman, from Admiranda Narratio... engraved by Theodore de Bry (1528-98

Pictish woman, from Admiranda Narratio... engraved by Theodore de Bry (1528-98
XIR182524 Pictish woman, from Admiranda Narratio... engraved by Theodore de Bry (1528-98) 1585-88 (coloured engraving) by White, John (fl.1570-93) (after); Service Historique de la Marine, Vincennes

Background imageBarbarian Collection: The Course of Empire: Destruction, 1836 (oil on canvas)

The Course of Empire: Destruction, 1836 (oil on canvas)
NYH149366 The Course of Empire: Destruction, 1836 (oil on canvas) by Cole, Thomas (1801-1848); 100x161.2 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageBarbarian Collection: Neck of a procession cross in gold, garnet and pearls from the Treasure of Guarrazar

Neck of a procession cross in gold, garnet and pearls from the Treasure of Guarrazar
AIS5336665 Neck of a procession cross in gold, garnet and pearls from the Treasure of Guarrazar, 7th century (gold, garnet and pearls) by Visigothic, (7th century); Museo Arqueologico Nacional

Background imageBarbarian Collection: Interior of the Basilica of San Juan de Banos, Banos de Cerrato, Spain

Interior of the Basilica of San Juan de Banos, Banos de Cerrato, Spain
AIS5343350 Interior of the Basilica of San Juan de Banos, Banos de Cerrato, Spain, 7th century (photo) by Visigothic, (7th century); Banos de Cerrato

Background imageBarbarian Collection: The Battle against the Dacians, detail from Trajans Column, 113 AD (limestone)

The Battle against the Dacians, detail from Trajans Column, 113 AD (limestone)
XIR154942 The Battle against the Dacians, detail from Trajans Column, 113 AD (limestone) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Forum, Rome

Background imageBarbarian Collection: Man from a Neighbouring Tribe to the Picts, from Admiranda Narratio

Man from a Neighbouring Tribe to the Picts, from Admiranda Narratio
XIR223422 Man from a Neighbouring Tribe to the Picts, from Admiranda Narratio.. engraved by Theodore de Bry (1528-98) 1585-88 (coloured engraving) by White

Background imageBarbarian Collection: Young Woman from a Neighbouring Tribe to the Picts, from Admiranda Narratio

Young Woman from a Neighbouring Tribe to the Picts, from Admiranda Narratio
XIR223421 Young Woman from a Neighbouring Tribe to the Picts, from Admiranda Narratio.. engraved by Theodore de Bry (1528-98) 1585-88 (coloured engraving) by White

Background imageBarbarian Collection: Reis of Barbary, Ottoman naval captain

Reis of Barbary, Ottoman naval captain. Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

Background imageBarbarian Collection: Detail of a sarcophagus depicting a battle between Romans and Galatians (stone)

Detail of a sarcophagus depicting a battle between Romans and Galatians (stone)
XIR161780 Detail of a sarcophagus depicting a battle between Romans and Galatians (stone) by Roman, (2nd century BC); Musei Capitolini, Rome

Background imageBarbarian Collection: St. Genevieve Praying to Avert the Coming of Attila and his Huns (oil on panel)

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

Background imageBarbarian Collection: Relief depicting Marcus Aurelius with the subjugated Germans (marble)

Relief depicting Marcus Aurelius with the subjugated Germans (marble)
ALI271487 Relief depicting Marcus Aurelius with the subjugated Germans (marble) by Roman; Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info)

Background imageBarbarian Collection: Statue of the Barbarian king imprisoned

Statue of the Barbarian king imprisoned. From the Giardino Cesi. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by G. Petrini from Pietro Paolo Montagnani-Mirabilis Il Museo Capitolino

Background imageBarbarian Collection: A Marcoman, engraved by Cornelis Huyberts, illustration to Caesar

A Marcoman, engraved by Cornelis Huyberts, illustration to Caesar
XJF468522 A Marcoman, engraved by Cornelis Huyberts, illustration to Caesars Commentaries, translated into English by William Duncan, published 1753 (engraving) by English School

Background imageBarbarian Collection: Barbarian Indians, c. 1715 (oil on canvas)

Barbarian Indians, c. 1715 (oil on canvas)
470243 Barbarian Indians, c.1715 (oil on canvas) by Juarez, Juan Rodriguez (1675-1728); 80.7x105.4 cm; Breamore House, Hampshire, UK; (add.info.: Indios barbaros); Mexican, out of copyright

Background imageBarbarian Collection: Saint Genevieve and Attila, 19th century (lithograph)

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)

Background imageBarbarian Collection: The Iceni (b / w photo)

The Iceni (b / w photo)
3643310 The Iceni (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Iceni. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageBarbarian Collection: Transport of German prisoners and the spoils of war, detail from the column of Marcus Aurelius

Transport of German prisoners and the spoils of war, detail from the column of Marcus Aurelius (colonna Antonina)
ALI164726 Transport of German prisoners and the spoils of war, detail from the column of Marcus Aurelius (colonna Antonina), 180-196 AD (marble) (b/w photo) by Roman

Background imageBarbarian Collection: Construction of fortifications during the campaign against the Sarmatians

Construction of fortifications during the campaign against the Sarmatians
XIR183172 Construction of fortifications during the campaign against the Sarmatians, detail from a cast of Trajans column (plaster) by Roman, (2nd century) (after); Museo della Civilta Romana, Rome

Background imageBarbarian Collection: Attic red-figure plate decorated with an archer on horseback, by Paseas, from Chuisi, c

Attic red-figure plate decorated with an archer on horseback, by Paseas, from Chuisi, c
AMQ104794 Attic red-figure plate decorated with an archer on horseback, by Paseas, from Chuisi, c.520-510 BC (ceramic) by Greek, (6th century BC); diam.18.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum




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"Unleashing the Barbarian Spirit: A Journey through Ancient Times" Step back in time to witness the ferocity and bravery of the barbarians that shaped history. From the British tank roaring across the Western Front during World War 1, reminiscent of their ancestors' indomitable spirit, to the gleaming Celtic bronze swords wielded by fearless warriors. Amidst ancient rituals, a Druid carries mistletoe, a sacred symbol of power and healing. These mystical figures were revered for their connection with nature and wisdom. In another era, Viking raids under Olaf I sent shivers down coastal settlements as they sought glory and riches. The fall of Rome in 476 marked a turning point as Romulus Augustulus faced his demise at the hands of Odoacer. Witness this historic event through a wood engraving from the 19th century, capturing both triumph and tragedy. Delve into Celtic culture with its intricate sun-wheel on an Irish quern - a testament to their craftsmanship and spiritual beliefs. Visigoths joining forces with Romans against formidable Huns at Chalons showcase unity amidst chaos. Gather around as storytellers recite Viking sagas filled with epic battles and legendary heroes who etched their names in history's annals. The Vikings' audacious attack on Paris in 885 AD left an indelible mark on France's capital city. Immerse yourself further into these ancient worlds by encountering individuals dressed in traditional Celt or Finnish attire – embodying centuries-old traditions that have endured through time. Join us on this captivating journey where we unravel tales of conquests, valor, mysticism, and cultural heritage – reminding us that even amidst chaos lies untamed beauty waiting to be discovered within our shared human history.