Frankish Collection

SAINT MATTHEW. Writing his gospel at the dictation of an angel. Manuscript illumination, c816-835, from from the Ebbo Gospels, produced at the Benedictine abbey of Hautvillers, near Rheims, France

CHARLEMAGNE (742-814). King of the Franks, 768-814, and Emperor of the West, 800-814. Wood engraving, German, 19th century, after a painting, c1512, by Albrecht Durer

Frankish Chief and Men
A Frankish chief and two of his warriors of ancient Gaul

Brunhilde / Frankish Queen
Brunehaut, warrior-queen of Austrasia in Germany, mounted - astride, not side-saddle - on horseback and accompanied by a fierce dog

Frankish open winged building 205, a Norman chainmail shirt 206, Norman monk 207, and Norman short tunic 208
FLO4702699 Frankish open winged building 205, a Norman chainmail shirt 206, Norman monk 207, and Norman short tunic 208. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's Historical

Portal of the Abbey of St. Germain de Pres, Paris, with statues of the Frankish king Clovis, and his children Ingomer
FLO4702615 Portal of the Abbey of St. Germain de Pres, Paris, with statues of the Frankish king Clovis, and his children Ingomer, Chlodomer, Childebert, Chlothar, Clotilde and Theuderic

An engraving depicting Frankish archers of the fifteenth century, 15th century
5311007 An engraving depicting Frankish archers of the fifteenth century, 15th century; (add.info.: Date: 1470); Universal History Archive/UIG

Frederick I (Barbarossa) c1123-1190 Holy Roman emperor from 1152. Death of Barbarossa who drowned trying to cross River
533144 Frederick I (Barbarossa) c1123-1190 Holy Roman emperor from 1152. Death of Barbarossa who drowned trying to cross River Saleph in Cilicia

Ansgar Preaching Christianity, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: Georg Pauli
Ansgar Preaching Christianity, late 19th-early 20th century. Proposed decoration for the walls in the Upper Hall of the Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, Sweden

King Arthur, Charlemagne and Godfrey of Boulogne, 1492. Creator: Master of the Strassburg Chronicle
King Arthur, Charlemagne and Godfrey of Boulogne, 1492

Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis : Robert le Pieux. Clovis. Saint Louis
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis : Robert le Pieux. Clovis. Saint Louis. Charlemagne, between 1873 and 1875. Grisaille design: Robert the Pious, Clovis, Saint Louis, Charlemagne

Esquisse pour le salon d'entrée de l'Hôtel de Ville : Paris et les Hautes Epoques... 1892
Esquisse pour le salon d'entree de l'Hotel de Ville : Paris et les Hautes Epoques ; L'epoque gallo-franque, 1892

Charlemagne, plate seven from The Nine Worthies, 1594. Creator: Nicolaes de Bruyn
Charlemagne, plate seven from The Nine Worthies, 1594

Finger Ring, Frankish, ca. 600. Creator: Unknown
Finger Ring, Frankish, ca. 600

Map of the Kingdom of the Franks Under Charlemagne, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Map of the Kingdom of the Franks Under Charlemagne, 1890. In 1771, Charlemagne (742-814) became king of the Franks, by 814, his empire encompassed most of Western Europe

Charlemagne destroys a pagan idol, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Charlemagne destroys a pagan idol, (1936). Sturz Der Irmensaule Durch Karl Den Grossen, 772 AD. According to medieval sources, Charlemagne

St. Mark from the Godescalc Gospel Lectionary, 781-783 (1947). Artist: Godescalc
St. Mark from the Godescalc Gospel Lectionary, 781-783 (1947). The Godescalc Evangelistary, Godescalc Sacramentary, Godescalc Gospels

King Clovis I and Queen Clotilde of the Franks, late 5th - early 6th century (1882-1884). Artist: Frederic Lix
King Clovis I and Queen Clotilde of the Franks, late 5th - early 6th century (1882-1884). Clovis I (c466-511) converted to Christianity and was baptized at Rheims in 496 AD

St James appears to Charlemagne in a dream, stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, France, c1225. Detail from the Charlemagne Window

Finger Ring, Frankish, 500-550. Creator: Unknown
Finger Ring, Frankish, 500-550

Finger Ring, Frankish, 7th century. Creator: Unknown
Finger Ring, Frankish, 7th century

Clovis I, (466-511), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Clovis I, (466-511), 1830. Clovis I, King of the Franks (466-511) the first king to unite all of the Frankish tribes under one ruler, considered the founder of the Merovingian dynasty

Louis the Pious Doing Penance for Treatment of his Nephew, Bernard, (c818), 1890
Louis the Pious Doing Penance for the Treatment of his Nephew, Bernard, (c818), 1890. Louis the Pious (778- 840) King of the Franks and co-emperor with his father Charlemagne

Louis and Charles Taking Strasburg Oath Before Their Armies, (842AD), 1890
Louis and Charles Taking " Strasburg Oath" Before Their Armies, (842AD), 1890. The Oaths of Strasbourg were pledges of allegiance between Louis the German (c 806-876)

Coronation of Charlemagne in Rome, Christmas Day, 800 AD, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Coronation of Charlemagne in Rome, Christmas Day, 800 AD, (1936). Kronung Karls Des Grossen in Rom, 25 Dezember 800. Charlemagne, King of the Franks (742-814 AD)

The Viking attack on Paris, 885 (1882-1884). The Vikings rowed up the Seine to attack Paris on several occasions in the 9th century, the first being in 845

Demons - Dagobert
When the Frankish king DAGOBERT dies, demons take him by sea to Etna, where the entrance to Hell is located, but a posse of airborne saints rescue him just in time 638

Defeat and death of Didier of Toulouse before Carcassonne, 587 (engraving)
5233494 Defeat and death of Didier of Toulouse before Carcassonne, 587 (engraving) by Cochin, Charles Nicolas II (1715-90); Private Collection; (add.info)

Robert-le-Fort
3783142 Robert-le-Fort; (add.info.: Robert IV the Strong, also known as Rutper. Margrave (medieval hereditary nobleman) in Neustria. C. 820-866. Engraving by Charles Colin, c.1844

Clovis I
3783141 Clovis I; (add.info.: Clovis I. The first King of the Franks to unite all the Frankish tribes under one ruler: also the first Catholic King to rule over Gaul (France). 465-511

Eginhard
3783145 Eginhard; (add.info.: Einhard (also Eginhard or Einhart). Frankish scholar and courtier. c. 775-839. Engraving by Allais, c.1844. Plutarque Francais: Moyen Age, Vol 1

Charlemagne
3783144 Charlemagne; (add.info.: Charles the Great. King of the Franks from 768 and Emperor of the Romans (Imperator Romanorum) from 800 to his death in 814. 742-814. Engraving by Migneret, c. 1844

Godefroi de Bouillon
3783150 Godefroi de Bouillon; (add.info.: Godefroy of Bouillon. Medieval Frankish knight who was one of the leaders of the First Crusade from 1096 until his death. c. 1060- 18 July 1100)

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)

Pepin le Bref dans l arene. Pepin the Short in the arena after killing a lion and a bull (engraving)
6029295 Pepin le Bref dans l arene. Pepin the Short in the arena after killing a lion and a bull (engraving) by French School

Pepin the Short, King of the Franks, proving his stature is no impediment on his ability to rule by killing a lion
5229146 Pepin the Short, King of the Franks, proving his stature is no impediment on his ability to rule by killing a lion (engraving) by English School

Charlemagne (747-814) crowned King of Italy in 774 (oil on canvas)
IND113092 Charlemagne (747-814) crowned King of Italy in 774 (oil on canvas) by French School, (19th century); Chateau de Versailles, France; Index Fototeca

Pepin the Short kills a lion and a bull (engraving)
969131 Pepin the Short kills a lion and a bull (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pepin the Short (c714-768), first Carolingian King of the Franks

Childeric II, King of the Franks (engraving)
969123 Childeric II, King of the Franks (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Childeric II (653-675), King of the Franks

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

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)

Eudes (860-98) in battle against the Normans, from Histoire de France by Colart, published c. 1840 (engraving)
KW177724 Eudes (860-98) in battle against the Normans, from Histoire de France by Colart, published c.1840 (engraving) by French School

Bas-relief from the tomb of Hincmar (806-882), Archbishop of Reims and adviser to Charles the Bald
6338962 Bas-relief from the tomb of Hincmar (806-882), Archbishop of Reims and adviser to Charles the Bald, Carolingian Emperor

Chair with ornate carved back and cushion with tassels, and scriptorium or inkstand, 10th century
6338951 Chair with ornate carved back and cushion with tassels, and scriptorium or inkstand, 10th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Emperor Charlemagne or Charles the Great (748-814), King of the Franks, receiving ambassadors of Constantine
6338914 Emperor Charlemagne or Charles the Great (748-814), King of the Franks, receiving ambassadors of Constantine, Byzantine Emperor by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771
6338896 Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771)

Tomb of Clovis I (c)
6338844 Tomb of Clovis I (c by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Tomb of Clovis I (c.466-511), first king of the Franks, Basilica of Saint-Denis, Paris. In crown and chlamys (cloak). Clovis 1er

Charlemagne instructing pupils at his palace school (colour litho)
3622069 Charlemagne instructing pupils at his palace school (colour litho) by Beuzon, Joseph (1864-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne instructing pupils at his palace school)

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"Unveiling the Rich Legacy of the Frankish Empire: From Saints to Emperors" The divine inspiration flows as Saint Matthew diligently records his gospel, guided by an angel's dictation in this exquisite manuscript illumination. Charlemagne, the illustrious King of the Franks and Emperor of the West, stands tall in a wood engraving from the 19th century, capturing his powerful reign that shaped Europe. A glimpse into Frankish society reveals a noble Chief surrounded by loyal men, showcasing their strength and unity. Brunhilde, a remarkable Queen of the Franks, exudes grace and authority in her depiction that reflects her influential role during this era. Beware. Demons lurk within history's shadows; Dagobert faces these malevolent forces as they challenge his rule over the Frankish realm. Explore a captivating map depicting Charlemagne's vast kingdom under his enlightened leadership - an empire that left an indelible mark on European history. Witness Charlemagne's unwavering devotion to Christianity as he destroys a pagan idol with righteous determination - a pivotal moment symbolizing religious transformation. Marvel at St. Mark's stunning portrayal within Godescalc Gospel Lectionary from 781-783; its intricate artistry showcases both faith and artistic brilliance intertwined seamlessly. Step back in time to witness Clovis I and Queen Clotilde of the Franks - their regal presence immortalized through Frederic Lix's masterful artwork from late 5th to early 6th century France. Relive one of history's decisive battles - either known as Battle of Tours or Battle of Poitiers - where Charles Martel halted Muslim expansion into Europe with valorous triumph in October 732 AD.