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C9th Collection

"C9th: A Glimpse into the Rich Tapestry of the 9th Century" Step back in time to the 9th century, a period teeming with cultural, religious, and historical significance

Background imageC9th Collection: Madonna and Child, first half of the 9th century (painted stucco)

Madonna and Child, first half of the 9th century (painted stucco)
8620118 Madonna and Child, first half of the 9th century (painted stucco) by Italian School, (8th century); Museo di Santa Giulia, Museo della citta, Brescia, Italy; (add.info.: Madonna and Child)

Background imageC9th Collection: Madonna and Child, first half of the 9th century (painted stucco)

Madonna and Child, first half of the 9th century (painted stucco)
8620119 Madonna and Child, first half of the 9th century (painted stucco) by Italian School, (8th century); Museo di Santa Giulia, Museo della citta, Brescia, Italy; (add.info.: Madonna and Child)

Background imageC9th Collection: King Alfred

King Alfred
3787059 King Alfred; (add.info.: Alfred the Great (849 - 899) was king of the southern Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex from 871 to 899

Background imageC9th Collection: Al-Ma'mun at the first degree measurmen

Al-Ma'mun at the first degree measurmen
3788692 Al-Ma'mun at the first degree measurmen; (add.info.: Al-Ma'mun at the first degree measurement.(German: Der Kalif Mamun veranstaltet die erste Gradmessung)

Background imageC9th Collection: Catholic parish church of St. George, interior with wall paintings from the late Carolingian or

Catholic parish church of St. George, interior with wall paintings from the late Carolingian or Ottonian period (c)
7281454 Catholic parish church of St. George, interior with wall paintings from the late Carolingian or Ottonian period (c)

Background imageC9th Collection: Representation of Charlemagne (742-814) (Charles the Great) victorious against the Barbarians

Representation of Charlemagne (742-814) (Charles the Great) victorious against the Barbarians
AIS5377054 Representation of Charlemagne (742-814) (Charles the Great) victorious against the Barbarians, Relief of the 9th century (ivory); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageC9th Collection: 'Saint John the Evangelist', miniature, 9th century

"Saint John the Evangelist", miniature, 9th century
AIS5389288 "Saint John the Evangelist", miniature, 9th century; San Paolo Fuori Le Mura, Rome, Italy; (add.info)

Background imageC9th Collection: Mozarabic art: representation of two Mozarabic monks, 9th century (miniature)

Mozarabic art: representation of two Mozarabic monks, 9th century (miniature)
AIS5365296 Mozarabic art: representation of two Mozarabic monks, 9th century (miniature); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Mozarabic art)

Background imageC9th Collection: Alfred the Great and the pilgrim, 1871 (engraving)

Alfred the Great and the pilgrim, 1871 (engraving)
8766933 Alfred the Great and the pilgrim, 1871 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred the Great and the pilgrim, Fac-simile of a painting by Benjamin West)

Background imageC9th Collection: Charlemagne's meal, c.1910 (print)

Charlemagne's meal, c.1910 (print)
7293331 Charlemagne's meal, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Monks of the Abbey Saint victor in Marseille, France, cooks a bean pot to the emperor Charlemagne (IXth cent)

Background imageC9th Collection: Charlemagne

Charlemagne
6266285 Charlemagne; (add.info.: Charlemagne, aka Charles the Great and Charles I, 748-814. King of the Franks, King of the Lombards and Emperor of the Romans.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Background imageC9th Collection: Alfred the Great, King of the West Saxons. (print)

Alfred the Great, King of the West Saxons. (print)
7419936 Alfred the Great, King of the West Saxons. (print); (add.info.: Alfred is scolded for letting the cakes burn in the house of the cowherd)

Background imageC9th Collection: Charlemagne and his biographer Einhard, 9th Century (engraving)

Charlemagne and his biographer Einhard, 9th Century (engraving)
8626243 Charlemagne and his biographer Einhard, 9th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageC9th Collection: Founding of Seligenstadt Abbey, 826 (engraving)

Founding of Seligenstadt Abbey, 826 (engraving)
8626235 Founding of Seligenstadt Abbey, 826 (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Founding of Seligenstadt Abbey by Einhard and Emma, 826)

Background imageC9th Collection: Treatise of Dioscorides (Greek doctor) of the 9th century

Treatise of Dioscorides (Greek doctor) of the 9th century
GIA5036391 Treatise of Dioscorides (Greek doctor) of the 9th century.; (add.info.: Treatise of Dioscorides (Greek doctor) of the 9th century.); © Giancarlo Costa

Background imageC9th Collection: The death of Solomon I of Brittany takes refuge in a church in the Count of Poher 874

The death of Solomon I of Brittany takes refuge in a church in the Count of Poher 874
ELD4962666 The death of Solomon I of Brittany takes refuge in a church in the Count of Poher 874. 19th century (engraving from "La bretagne" by Jules-Janin)

Background imageC9th Collection: Death of Brittany King Morvan Lez-Breizh or Murman in 818 (Death of Breton King Morman)

Death of Brittany King Morvan Lez-Breizh or Murman in 818 (Death of Breton King Morman)
ELD4962664 Death of Brittany King Morvan Lez-Breizh or Murman in 818 (Death of Breton King Morman). 19th century (engraving from "La bretagne" by Jules-Janin)

Background imageC9th Collection: The King of the Francs Charlemagne (742-814) establishing schools for lay children in 789

The King of the Francs Charlemagne (742-814) establishing schools for lay children in 789
ELD4852569 The King of the Francs Charlemagne (742-814) establishing schools for lay children in 789 and meeting with schoolchildren to promote education

Background imageC9th Collection: Pope John VIII giving birth to a child in the street during a procession in 885

Pope John VIII giving birth to a child in the street during a procession in 885
ELD4944803 Pope John VIII giving birth to a child in the street during a procession in 885, Rome (Pope Joan giving birth in the streets)

Background imageC9th Collection: History of kings. Charlemagne (742-814) leading the Francs to battle

History of kings. Charlemagne (742-814) leading the Francs to battle. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4944153 History of kings. Charlemagne (742-814) leading the Francs to battle. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: History of kings)

Background imageC9th Collection: History of kings. Map of Europe under King Charlemagne (742-814) between 768 and 814

History of kings. Map of Europe under King Charlemagne (742-814) between 768 and 814
NWI4943751 History of kings. Map of Europe under King Charlemagne (742-814) between 768 and 814. Color lithograph of the 19th century.; (add.info.: History of kings)

Background imageC9th Collection: Map of Italy and Greece around 774 - 900 (MAP of Italy and Greece, 8th-9th century)

Map of Italy and Greece around 774 - 900 (MAP of Italy and Greece, 8th-9th century)
ELD4928040 Map of Italy and Greece around 774 - 900 (MAP of Italy and Greece, 8th-9th century) Engraving from " Atlas Universel" by Houze

Background imageC9th Collection: King Eudes I of France at the Battle of Montfaucon in Argonne against the Vikings

King Eudes I of France at the Battle of Montfaucon in Argonne against the Vikings
ELD4869363 King Eudes I of France at the Battle of Montfaucon in Argonne against the Vikings, 24/06/888 (king Odo of France fighting during the battle against the Vikings where he defeated them at)

Background imageC9th Collection: Widukind of Saxony (or Wittekind of Saxony) (died 810) facing Charlemagne who convinced him to

Widukind of Saxony (or Wittekind of Saxony) (died 810) facing Charlemagne who convinced him to baptize himself in 785
ELD4935807 Widukind of Saxony (or Wittekind of Saxony) (died 810) facing Charlemagne who convinced him to baptize himself in 785

Background imageC9th Collection: Strasbourg Oath: Treaty of Verdun, 843. The sons of Louis the Pieux divided the territory

Strasbourg Oath: Treaty of Verdun, 843. The sons of Louis the Pieux divided the territory
JAB5036968 Strasbourg Oath: Treaty of Verdun, 843. The sons of Louis the Pieux divided the territory: Charles the Bald received the West, Louis the Germanic the East, and Lothaire

Background imageC9th Collection: Middle Ages: Page of a Latin gospel given by King Athelstan of England (895-939)

Middle Ages: Page of a Latin gospel given by King Athelstan of England (895-939) to the Church of Canterbury
NWI4892309 Middle Ages: Page of a Latin gospel given by King Athelstan of England (895-939) to the Church of Canterbury, 10th century

Background imageC9th Collection: Emperor Charlemagne is riding between two Franco warriors. Engraving of the 19th century after

Emperor Charlemagne is riding between two Franco warriors. Engraving of the 19th century after the equestrian statue of
PCT4268725 Emperor Charlemagne is riding between two Franco warriors. Engraving of the 19th century after the equestrian statue of sculptor Louis Rochet.; (add.info)

Background imageC9th Collection: Portrait of Arpad Grand Prince of the Magyars from 896 to 907, founder of the Arpad dynasty

Portrait of Arpad Grand Prince of the Magyars from 896 to 907, founder of the Arpad dynasty
ELD4960391 Portrait of Arpad Grand Prince of the Magyars from 896 to 907, founder of the Arpad dynasty, who regained over Hungary from 896 to 1301 (Portrait of Arpad (845-907)

Background imageC9th Collection: Medieval costume: two shepherds in 847, c.1860 (steel engraving)

Medieval costume: two shepherds in 847, c.1860 (steel engraving)
DUV4216204 Medieval costume: two shepherds in 847, c.1860 (steel engraving); 7.5x9.5 cm; (add.info.: Steel engraving by J)

Background imageC9th Collection: Portrait of Charlemagne or Charles I the Great (742-814), King of the Franks

Portrait of Charlemagne or Charles I the Great (742-814), King of the Franks and the Holy Germanic Empire
FLO4707609 Portrait of Charlemagne or Charles I the Great (742-814), King of the Franks and the Holy Germanic Empire. His ordinary outfit consisted of a shirt, a tunic, panties

Background imageC9th Collection: Anglo Saxon king of the 9th century, in a tunic with embroidered edges and hem

Anglo Saxon king of the 9th century, in a tunic with embroidered edges and hem
FLO4707463 Anglo Saxon king of the 9th century, in a tunic with embroidered edges and hem, with a jete coat on the shoulder and fastener with a clasp

Background imageC9th Collection: Charlemagne, King of the Franks, 742-814. Figures from the Lateran mosaic showing the emperor

Charlemagne, King of the Franks, 742-814. Figures from the Lateran mosaic showing the emperor genuflecting as he
FLO4623433 Charlemagne, King of the Franks, 742-814. Figures from the Lateran mosaic showing the emperor genuflecting as he receives the standard of Rome from St

Background imageC9th Collection: Comb and trial-piece

Comb and trial-piece
3330290 Comb and trial-piece; (add.info.: Comb and trial-piece made from carved bone and antler. Dated 9th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageC9th Collection: Viking ship view from the front. 9th century (photo)

Viking ship view from the front. 9th century (photo)
545044 Viking ship view from the front. 9th century (photo); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageC9th Collection: Charlemagne and the viking invasions, c.1900 (chromo)

Charlemagne and the viking invasions, c.1900 (chromo)
3433704 Charlemagne and the viking invasions, c.1900 (chromo); (add.info.: History. France. Charlemagne (Charles the Great) and the viking invasions in France (9th cent)

Background imageC9th Collection: Charles the Great crowned by the Pope (engraving)

Charles the Great crowned by the Pope (engraving)
1577676 Charles the Great crowned by the Pope (engraving); (add.info.: Charlemagne crowned as Emperor by Pope Leo III on 25 December 800)

Background imageC9th Collection: Warriors and their weapons from the 9th to 11th century. Soldiers in chainmail tunics and helmets

Warriors and their weapons from the 9th to 11th century. Soldiers in chainmail tunics and helmets, fighting with sword
FLO4623280 Warriors and their weapons from the 9th to 11th century. Soldiers in chainmail tunics and helmets, fighting with sword, lance, cudgel, and shield

Background imageC9th Collection: Castle of the Moors, dating from the 8th or 9th century, Sintra, Portugal (b/w photo)

Castle of the Moors, dating from the 8th or 9th century, Sintra, Portugal (b/w photo)
6436314 Castle of the Moors, dating from the 8th or 9th century, Sintra, Portugal (b/w photo); (add.info.: Sintra, Lisbon Province, Portugal. Castelo dos Mouros)

Background imageC9th Collection: The bronze statue of Charlemagne, digital improved reproduction of an original print 1880

The bronze statue of Charlemagne, digital improved reproduction of an original print 1880
7278160 The bronze statue of Charlemagne, digital improved reproduction of an original print 1880; Private Collection; (add.info.: The bronze statue of Charlemagne)

Background imageC9th Collection: Catholic parish church of St. George, interior with wall paintings from the late Carolingian or

Catholic parish church of St. George, interior with wall paintings from the late Carolingian or Ottonian period (c)
7281459 Catholic parish church of St. George, interior with wall paintings from the late Carolingian or Ottonian period (c)

Background imageC9th Collection: St. George's Catholic Parish Church, interior with wall paintings from the late Carolingian or

St. George's Catholic Parish Church, interior with wall paintings from the late Carolingian or Ottonian period
7281457 St. George's Catholic Parish Church, interior with wall paintings from the late Carolingian or Ottonian period; Oberzell, Reichenau, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany; (add.info.: St)

Background imageC9th Collection: Mosaic painting, St. Peter presents the flag of to Leo III

Mosaic painting, St. Peter presents the flag of to Leo III
7278130 Mosaic painting, St. Peter presents the flag of to Leo III; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mosaic painting, St. Peter presents the flag of to Leo III)

Background imageC9th Collection: The Holy Face of Lucca, St. Martin's cathedral, Italy. c. 770-880

The Holy Face of Lucca, St. Martin's cathedral, Italy. c. 770-880
7264830 The Holy Face of Lucca, St. Martin's cathedral, Italy. c. 770-880; San Martino Cathedral, Lucca, Italy; (add.info.: The Holy Face of Lucca)

Background imageC9th Collection: A noble woman or a Saxon Anglo queen, wearing a lilac dress with wide sleeves

A noble woman or a Saxon Anglo queen, wearing a lilac dress with wide sleeves
FLO4707448 A noble woman or a Saxon Anglo queen, wearing a lilac dress with wide sleeves, and a blue scarf covering her head and neck, a red coat and a tunic colored gold decoree wine

Background imageC9th Collection: King Henry I of Germania (or of Saxony, known as the Oiseleur)

King Henry I of Germania (or of Saxony, known as the Oiseleur, 867-936) and Henry II of the Holy Empire
FLO4702680 King Henry I of Germania (or of Saxony, known as the Oiseleur, 867-936) and Henry II of the Holy Empire, known as the lame or the Saint (973-1024) - King Henry I the Fowler

Background imageC9th Collection: Beaver hunting Page taken from 'Physiologus' (Physiologos or physiologist), 11th century manuscript

Beaver hunting Page taken from "Physiologus" (Physiologos or physiologist), 11th century manuscript
GIA5033411 Beaver hunting Page taken from "Physiologus" (Physiologos or physiologist), 11th century manuscript.; (add.info)

Background imageC9th Collection: Henry I of Saxony (or Germania) called the Oiseleur (876-936)

Henry I of Saxony (or Germania) called the Oiseleur (876-936) meets Charles III called the Simple (879-929)
NWI4944028 Henry I of Saxony (or Germania) called the Oiseleur (876-936) meets Charles III called the Simple (879-929) - Henry I (the Fowler) meeting with Charles III (the Simple)

Background imageC9th Collection: Couple of the nobility vetus in fashion of the high Middle Ages (5th-9th century)

Couple of the nobility vetus in fashion of the high Middle Ages (5th-9th century)
NWI4957296 Couple of the nobility vetus in fashion of the high Middle Ages (5th-9th century) - Nobleman and noblewoman in fashions of the high Middle Ages




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"C9th: A Glimpse into the Rich Tapestry of the 9th Century" Step back in time to the 9th century, a period teeming with cultural, religious, and historical significance. This captivating era comes alive through various intriguing glimpses that reveal its diverse facets. One such glimpse is a double page from a Qur'an adorned with kufic script. Created in the late 9th century AD, this exquisite piece showcases the artistry and devotion prevalent during this time. Emperor Charlemagne's visit to a school highlights his profound interest in education and learning. His patronage of scholars earned him the title of patron of schools, leaving an indelible mark on medieval education. The Middle Ages witnessed influential figures like Pope John VIII and Pope Nicholas I. Representations of these popes drawn from "I misteri del vaticano" by Franco Mistrali provide insights into their powerful roles within Christianity during this epoch. Warriors clad in chain-mail suits of armor take us on a journey through military history. Danish soldiers from 1796 engraving stand alongside Anglo-Saxon soldiers from the same era, showcasing their formidable presence on ancient battlefields. Delving deeper into spirituality, we encounter remarkable artifacts like the head of Buddha carved between 800-830 AD and Nagaraja guardstone crafted between 800-900 AD. These sacred relics offer glimpses into different faiths flourishing during this period. Anglo-Saxon kings hold court upon ornate thrones while equerries accompany them onto battlefields; these engravings depict both regal authority and martial prowess characteristic of rulers during this time. Lastly, we encounter a bust of a Yogini sculpted from sandstone around 800-900 AD. This mesmerizing artwork reflects spiritual practices prevalent in ancient India during an era when mysticism held great sway over society.