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Eighth Century Collection (#6)

The eighth century was a time of great cultural and historical significance

Background imageEighth Century Collection: The soldiers of Pelagius of Asturias rolling boulders down a mountain precipice onto a Muslim army

The soldiers of Pelagius of Asturias rolling boulders down a mountain precipice onto a Muslim army in Spain
5229145 The soldiers of Pelagius of Asturias rolling boulders down a mountain precipice onto a Muslim army in Spain, 8th Century (engraving) by English School

Background imageEighth Century Collection: Foundation of the Abbey of St Gall, Switzerland, 8th Century (engraving)

Foundation of the Abbey of St Gall, Switzerland, 8th Century (engraving)
5208033 Foundation of the Abbey of St Gall, Switzerland, 8th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foundation of the Abbey of St Gall, Switzerland)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: Baths built by the Emperor Charlemagne, so spacious that over a hundred people could use them at

Baths built by the Emperor Charlemagne, so spacious that over a hundred people could use them at once (engraving)
6029358 Baths built by the Emperor Charlemagne, so spacious that over a hundred people could use them at once (engraving) by French School

Background imageEighth Century Collection: The Emperor Charlemagne presiding over an open air plenary court (engraving)

The Emperor Charlemagne presiding over an open air plenary court (engraving)
6029346 The Emperor Charlemagne presiding over an open air plenary court (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: Odo, Duke of Aquitaine, defeating the Umayyads at the Battle of Toulouse, 721 (engraving)

Odo, Duke of Aquitaine, defeating the Umayyads at the Battle of Toulouse, 721 (engraving)
5233498 Odo, Duke of Aquitaine, defeating the Umayyads at the Battle of Toulouse, 721 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Odo, Duke of Aquitaine)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: Roland at Ronceveaux (colour litho)

Roland at Ronceveaux (colour litho)
3621081 Roland at Ronceveaux (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roland at Ronceveaux)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: The Chinese poet and painter Wang Wei (engraving)

The Chinese poet and painter Wang Wei (engraving)
3647835 The Chinese poet and painter Wang Wei (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ancient Chinese poet and painter Wang Wei)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: Chlothar IV, Frankish king of Austrasia (chromolitho)

Chlothar IV, Frankish king of Austrasia (chromolitho)
2817123 Chlothar IV, Frankish king of Austrasia (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chlothar IV, Frankish king of Austrasia)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: The death of Roland at Ronceveaux, 778 (chromolitho)

The death of Roland at Ronceveaux, 778 (chromolitho)
2817029 The death of Roland at Ronceveaux, 778 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Roland at Ronceveaux, 778)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: Chilperic II, King of the Franks (engraving)

Chilperic II, King of the Franks (engraving)
969128 Chilperic II, King of the Franks (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chilperic II (c672-721), King of the Franks

Background imageEighth Century Collection: Death of the Frankish statesman Pepin of Heristal, 714 (engraving)

Death of the Frankish statesman Pepin of Heristal, 714 (engraving)
969127 Death of the Frankish statesman Pepin of Heristal, 714 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of the Frankish statesman Pepin of Heristal, 714)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: Charles Martel battles the Frisians on the Middelzee (engraving)

Charles Martel battles the Frisians on the Middelzee (engraving)
969036 Charles Martel battles the Frisians on the Middelzee (engraving) by Dutch School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: Charlemagne visiting a school (chromolitho)

Charlemagne visiting a school (chromolitho)
972389 Charlemagne visiting a school (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne visiting a school)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: Submission of the Saxons to Charlemagne (chromolitho)

Submission of the Saxons to Charlemagne (chromolitho)
973937 Submission of the Saxons to Charlemagne (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Submission of the Saxons to Charlemagne)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: Charlemagne watching children writing at school (chromolitho)

Charlemagne watching children writing at school (chromolitho)
1093787 Charlemagne watching children writing at school (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne watching children writing at school)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: Peas and beans: Charlemagne at the Abbey of St Victor (chromolitho)

Peas and beans: Charlemagne at the Abbey of St Victor (chromolitho)
1094366 Peas and beans: Charlemagne at the Abbey of St Victor (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peas and beans: Charlemagne at the Abbey of St Victor)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: The Abbasid caliph Harun al-Rashid mingling with his people incognito (chromolitho)

The Abbasid caliph Harun al-Rashid mingling with his people incognito (chromolitho)
1093674 The Abbasid caliph Harun al-Rashid mingling with his people incognito (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: Initials from an 8th-century illuminated manuscript (chromolitho)

Initials from an 8th-century illuminated manuscript (chromolitho)
964061 Initials from an 8th-century illuminated manuscript (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: Frankish kings and queens of the Merovingian dynasty (coloured engraving)

Frankish kings and queens of the Merovingian dynasty (coloured engraving)
979298 Frankish kings and queens of the Merovingian dynasty (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: Charlemagne, founder of the Carolingian Empire (768-814) (chromolitho)

Charlemagne, founder of the Carolingian Empire (768-814) (chromolitho)
724737 Charlemagne, founder of the Carolingian Empire (768-814) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: Charlemagne, Frankish king and Holy Roman Emperor (coloured engraving)

Charlemagne, Frankish king and Holy Roman Emperor (coloured engraving)
3646266 Charlemagne, Frankish king and Holy Roman Emperor (coloured engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne (742-814)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: A stone tablet showing The Wessobrunn Prayer (engraving)

A stone tablet showing The Wessobrunn Prayer (engraving)
3647868 A stone tablet showing The Wessobrunn Prayer (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A stone tablet showing The Wessobrunn Prayer)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: Charlemagne crossing the Alps, 773 (engraving)

Charlemagne crossing the Alps, 773 (engraving)
3647202 Charlemagne crossing the Alps, 773 (engraving) by Delaroche, Hippolyte (Paul) (1797-1856) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne crossing the Alps, 773)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: Charlemagne entering Pavia, 774 (engraving)

Charlemagne entering Pavia, 774 (engraving)
3647201 Charlemagne entering Pavia, 774 (engraving) by Schwind, Moritz Ludwig von (1804-71); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne entering Pavia, 774)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: Pepin the Short, King of the Franks (engraving)

Pepin the Short, King of the Franks (engraving)
3647194 Pepin the Short, King of the Franks (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pepin the Short, King of the Franks (c714-768)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: Byzantine iconoclasm, 8th Century (engraving)

Byzantine iconoclasm, 8th Century (engraving)
3647188 Byzantine iconoclasm, 8th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Byzantine iconoclasm, 8th Century)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: The Emperor Charlemagne (engraving)

The Emperor Charlemagne (engraving)
3100839 The Emperor Charlemagne (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emperor Charlemagne (c742-814)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: The Iron Crown of Lombardy (colour litho)

The Iron Crown of Lombardy (colour litho)
3100836 The Iron Crown of Lombardy (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Iron Crown of Lombardy. Kept in the Cathedral of Monza, Italy)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: Roland, Frankish warrior, and scenes from his life (chromolitho)

Roland, Frankish warrior, and scenes from his life (chromolitho)
2817067 Roland, Frankish warrior, and scenes from his life (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roland, Frankish warrior, and scenes from his life)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: A rare International style gold figure of a Shaman, probably from Panama or Costa Rica, c

A rare International style gold figure of a Shaman, probably from Panama or Costa Rica, c
1767141 A rare International style gold figure of a Shaman, probably from Panama or Costa Rica, c.500-1000 (gold) by Pre-Columbian; 12 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: View of Acton from the South West (engraving)

View of Acton from the South West (engraving)
3103867 View of Acton from the South West (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Acton from the South West)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: Charlemagne (742-814) Receiving the submission of Witikind at Paderborn 785

Charlemagne (742-814) Receiving the submission of Witikind at Paderborn 785
EDI42008 Charlemagne (742-814) Receiving the submission of Witikind at Paderborn 785 (oil on canvas) by Scheffer, Ary (1795-1858); Chateau de Versailles

Background imageEighth Century Collection: Charlemagne orders the felling of the Irmensaule, sacred oak tree of the Saxons, 772 (engraving)

Charlemagne orders the felling of the Irmensaule, sacred oak tree of the Saxons, 772 (engraving)
3647198 Charlemagne orders the felling of the Irmensaule, sacred oak tree of the Saxons, 772 (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: The peasant and his ass before the Caliph Harun al-Rashid (engraving)

The peasant and his ass before the Caliph Harun al-Rashid (engraving)
3647183 The peasant and his ass before the Caliph Harun al-Rashid (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: The deposition of Childeric III, King of the Franks, 752 (chromolitho)

The deposition of Childeric III, King of the Franks, 752 (chromolitho)
2817145 The deposition of Childeric III, King of the Franks, 752 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The deposition of Childeric III, King of the Franks)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: Theuderic IV, King of the Franks, and the Battle of Tours, 732 (chromolitho)

Theuderic IV, King of the Franks, and the Battle of Tours, 732 (chromolitho)
2817137 Theuderic IV, King of the Franks, and the Battle of Tours, 732 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theuderic IV, King of the Franks)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: Drinking session in Germany at the time of Charlemagne (chromolitho)

Drinking session in Germany at the time of Charlemagne (chromolitho)
2782926 Drinking session in Germany at the time of Charlemagne (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: Wulfram fails to baptise Radbod, King of the Frisians (engraving)

Wulfram fails to baptise Radbod, King of the Frisians (engraving)
969035 Wulfram fails to baptise Radbod, King of the Frisians (engraving) by Steelink, Willem II (1856-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wulfram fails to baptise Radbod, King of the Frisians)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: The coronation of Charlemagne (engraving)

The coronation of Charlemagne (engraving)
969038 The coronation of Charlemagne (engraving) by Steelink, Willem II (1856-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The coronation of Charlemagne. Charlemagne became King of the Franks in 768)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: King Offa with St Albans skull, 793 (colour litho)

King Offa with St Albans skull, 793 (colour litho)
977955 King Offa with St Albans skull, 793 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Offa with St Albans skull, 793)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: Banner of Charlemagne (chromolitho)

Banner of Charlemagne (chromolitho)
961356 Banner of Charlemagne (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Banner of Charlemagne. Trade card, circa late 19th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageEighth Century Collection: Frankish warriors of the time of Charlemagne (chromolitho)

Frankish warriors of the time of Charlemagne (chromolitho)
1093529 Frankish warriors of the time of Charlemagne (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frankish warriors of the time of Charlemagne)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: Chilperic II, and Charles Martel defeating the Moors at Poitiers, 732 (chromolitho)

Chilperic II, and Charles Martel defeating the Moors at Poitiers, 732 (chromolitho)
1093822 Chilperic II, and Charles Martel defeating the Moors at Poitiers, 732 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chilperic II)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: Desiderius, last Lombard King of Italy, living out his last days in France after being obliged to

Desiderius, last Lombard King of Italy, living out his last days in France after being obliged to become a monk
5229147 Desiderius, last Lombard King of Italy, living out his last days in France after being obliged to become a monk, late 8th Century (engraving) by English School

Background imageEighth Century Collection: Diet of Aquitaine held at Toulouse, 790 (engraving)

Diet of Aquitaine held at Toulouse, 790 (engraving)
5233495 Diet of Aquitaine held at Toulouse, 790 (engraving) by Cochin, Charles Nicolas II (1715-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diet of Aquitaine held at Toulouse, 790)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: St Frideswides Shrine, Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, Oxfordshire (b / w photo)

St Frideswides Shrine, Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, Oxfordshire (b / w photo)
5996868 St Frideswides Shrine, Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, Oxfordshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Frideswides Shrine)

Background imageEighth Century Collection: The Emperor Charlemagne asked the bishop to send him two cases of the same cheese every year

The Emperor Charlemagne asked the bishop to send him two cases of the same cheese every year (engraving)
6029357 The Emperor Charlemagne asked the bishop to send him two cases of the same cheese every year (engraving) by French School

Background imageEighth Century Collection: A Mayan polychrome vessel indicating a scene from the Underworld with two seated

A Mayan polychrome vessel indicating a scene from the Underworld with two seated
1767155 A Mayan polychrome vessel indicating a scene from the Underworld with two seated dignitaries, possibly the Hero Twins, each emerging from the maw, mouth, of a mythical serpent




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The eighth century was a time of great cultural and historical significance. From the intricate storage jar made of earthenware to the powerful Emperor Charlemagne visiting a school, this era left behind numerous hints about its rich past. In this period, education and learning were highly valued, as exemplified by Emperor Charlemagne's keen interest in them. His patronage of scholars earned him the title of the patron of schools. As depicted in an engraving, he is shown visiting a school, symbolizing his dedication to fostering knowledge among his people. The influence of leaders can also be seen through depictions such as that of a Frankish chief and soldier from the eighth century. This engraving showcases their strength and bravery on the battlefield, reflecting their role in shaping history. Artistic expressions during this time are evident in various forms. A wall panel depicting Na-Bolon-K'an dressed for ritual purposes demonstrates religious beliefs prevalent at that time. The use of limestone, stucco, and paint showcases the craftsmanship and creativity present during this era. Archaeological finds like a spherical bead with four glyphs made from jadeite provide insights into ancient civilizations' artistic skills and symbolic language systems used for communication or adornment between 200-800 AD. Charlemagne himself played a pivotal role during this period as King of the Franks. An engraving captures his regal presence while highlighting his significant contributions to politics, religion, culture, and education throughout Europe. Historical events are not forgotten either; one notable example being the Battle of Poitiers fought on October 25th in 732 AD. An oil painting portrays this clash between forces with vivid detail - reminding us how these battles shaped nations' destinies. Religious themes were also prevalent during this time frame; "Resurrection of the Dead" depicts spiritual beliefs surrounding life after death while "Weighing Souls" represents judgment day where souls are weighed based on their deeds.