Horace De Viel Castel Collection

Medieval soldier in long tunic on horseback
6338994 Medieval soldier in long tunic on horseback by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Medieval soldier in long tunic on horseback. Cavalry from Bible 10, Manuscripts in the Bibliotheque royale)

Nobleman reclining on a Byzantine bed of the 9th century (from an illuminated manuscript in the Bibliotheque Royale)
6338976 Nobleman reclining on a Byzantine bed of the 9th century (from an illuminated manuscript in the Bibliotheque Royale) by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Louis the German (c)
6338965 Louis the German (c by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Louis the German (c. 806-876), or Louis II, first king of East Francia

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)

King David chanting psalms on a harp
6338945 King David chanting psalms on a harp by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: King David chanting psalms on a harp. From a figure in Charles the Balds illuminated First Bible, Vivian Bible)

Charlemagne or Charles the Great, King of the Franks, Emperor of the Romans, 748-814
6338921 Charlemagne or Charles the Great, King of the Franks, Emperor of the Romans, 748-814 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Charlemagne or Charles the Great, King of the Franks)

Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771
6338919 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)

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)

Figures from Aachen Cathedral showing Emperor Charlemagne (748-814) holding a church 1, 2, and his sword 3
6338908 Figures from Aachen Cathedral showing Emperor Charlemagne (748-814) holding a church 1, 2, and his sword 3 by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Emperor Charlemagne (748-814) genuflecting as he receives the standard of Rome from St
6338899 Emperor Charlemagne (748-814) genuflecting as he receives the standard of Rome from St by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Portrait and coins of Pepin the Short (714-768), King of the Franks, first Carolingian king
6338897 Portrait and coins of Pepin the Short (714-768), King of the Franks, first Carolingian king by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Portrait and coins of Pepin the Short (714-768)

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)

Sceptre, seal and throne of Dagobert I (c)
6338879 Sceptre, seal and throne of Dagobert I (c by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Sceptre, seal and throne of Dagobert I (c. 603-639), king of Austrasia, all the Franks, Neustria and Burgundy

Saint Odile (c)
6338875 Saint Odile (c by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Saint Odile (c.662-720), Abbess of Strasbourg, patron saint of the blind, her father Eticho or Adalrich, Duke of Alsace

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

Sword, scabbard, signet ring, buckle and other objects found in the tomb of Childeric I (c)
6338839 Sword, scabbard, signet ring, buckle and other objects found in the tomb of Childeric I (c by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Sword, scabbard, signet ring)

Statue of Clotilde (c)
6338835 Statue of Clotilde (c by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Statue of Clotilde (c.474-545), Saint Clotilde, wife of Clovis I, first queen of the Franks

French womens costumes of the 13th century
6340134 French womens costumes of the 13th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: French womens costumes of the 13th century. From a manuscript in Rouen Library, the Metamorphosis of Ovid)

Royal wedding ceremony from Guillaume de Tyrs manuscript History of Foreign Wars, and figure of Adelaide of Burgundy
6340126 Royal wedding ceremony from Guillaume de Tyrs manuscript History of Foreign Wars, and figure of Adelaide of Burgundy

Crusading knights of the era of King Louis IX, Saint Louis, 1214-1270
6340110 Crusading knights of the era of King Louis IX, Saint Louis, 1214-1270 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Crusading knights of the era of King Louis IX, Saint Louis, 1214-1270)

Bagpipe players, falconer with hood and glove, and man with portative organ
6340091 Bagpipe players, falconer with hood and glove, and man with portative organ by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Bagpipe players, falconer with hood and glove, and man with portative organ)

Knights of the time of King Philip II of France, 1165-1223
6340074 Knights of the time of King Philip II of France, 1165-1223 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Knights of the time of King Philip II of France, 1165-1223)

Men in helmets, hauberk, tunic with shield with coat of arms and sword, and civil costume of hooded robe and surcoat
6340057 Men in helmets, hauberk, tunic with shield with coat of arms and sword, and civil costume of hooded robe and surcoat, 12th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Men in helmets)

Constance of Castile (1136-1160), Queen of France to King Louis VII, from her tomb effigy in the basilica of
6340049 Constance of Castile (1136-1160), Queen of France to King Louis VII, from her tomb effigy in the basilica of Saint-Denis

Knight in costume for a tournament, 12th century
6340045 Knight in costume for a tournament, 12th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Knight in costume for a tournament, 12th century)

Knight on horesback in helmet and hauberk (from an 11th century psalter) and Geoffrey V with shield with four lions
6340039 Knight on horesback in helmet and hauberk (from an 11th century psalter) and Geoffrey V with shield with four lions rampant by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Cavalry battle between Crusaders and Saracens, 12th century
6340034 Cavalry battle between Crusaders and Saracens, 12th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Cavalry battle between Crusaders and Saracens, 12th century)

Duke William of Normandy orders the building of ships
6339984 Duke William of Normandy orders the building of ships by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Duke William of Normandy orders the building of ships)

Byzantine Emperor on his throne, 9th century, with guards holding spears and shields
6339002 Byzantine Emperor on his throne, 9th century, with guards holding spears and shields by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Byzantine Emperor on his throne, 9th century)

Odo or Eudes (c)
6338974 Odo or Eudes (c by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Odo or Eudes (c. 857-898), King of the West Franks, first king from the Robertian dynasty. Eudes

Statue of Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771
6338967 Statue of Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Statue of Carloman I, King of the Franks)

Louis the Pious, King of the Franks, co-emperor with his father, Charlemagne, 778-840
6338924 Louis the Pious, King of the Franks, co-emperor with his father, Charlemagne, 778-840 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Louis the Pious, King of the Franks, co-emperor with his father)

Charlemagne or Charles the Great (748-814), King of the Franks, with Constantine, Byzantine Emperor
6338912 Charlemagne or Charles the Great (748-814), King of the Franks, with Constantine, Byzantine Emperor by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Charlemagne or Charles the Great (748-814)

Moor or Arab man in robes with sword from a gilt ceiling fresco of court life in the Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
6338887 Moor or Arab man in robes with sword from a gilt ceiling fresco of court life in the Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain

Statue of Saint Marcellus or Marcellinus, 360-436, 9th Bishop of Paris, from the portal to Saint Germain l Auxerrois
6338855 Statue of Saint Marcellus or Marcellinus, 360-436, 9th Bishop of Paris, from the portal to Saint Germain l Auxerrois by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Dolmen or Druidic altar
6338836 Dolmen or Druidic altar by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Dolmen or Druidic altar. Hammer used for sacrifice (from a figure engraved under the table of a Dolmen in Brittany)

Frnech knights of the 13th century
6340138 Frnech knights of the 13th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Frnech knights of the 13th century. Chainmail armour, tunic, helmet, lance and shield with coat of arms)

Amaury de Montfort, 1192-1241, Grand Constable of France, and crusader knights in hauberk, armorial tunic
6340117 Amaury de Montfort, 1192-1241, Grand Constable of France, and crusader knights in hauberk, armorial tunic, caparisoned horses

Ferdinand III, King of Castille, with helm, hauberk, tunic, sword, pennant, shield with coat of arms
6340088 Ferdinand III, King of Castille, with helm, hauberk, tunic, sword, pennant, shield with coat of arms, and Beatrice of Burgundy, Lady of Bourbon, wife of Robert of Clermont, 1257-1310

Portraits of Peter of Courtenay, Lord of Conches, crusader who died at the Battle of Al Mansurah 1250
6340085 Portraits of Peter of Courtenay, Lord of Conches, crusader who died at the Battle of Al Mansurah 1250 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Portraits of Peter of Courtenay, Lord of Conches)

Figure and seal of Philip II, Philip Augustus, King of France, 1165-1223, from the Abbaye de la Victoire
6340065 Figure and seal of Philip II, Philip Augustus, King of France, 1165-1223, from the Abbaye de la Victoire by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Figure and seal of Philip II, Philip Augustus)

Tapestry and statue of the 12th century
6340054 Tapestry and statue of the 12th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Tapestry and statue of the 12th century. Tapisserie et statue du XIIe siecle)

Louis the Young, Louis VII, King of the Franks, 1120-11880, and two figures of Agnes of Baudement, 1130-1204
6340042 Louis the Young, Louis VII, King of the Franks, 1120-11880, and two figures of Agnes of Baudement, 1130-1204, wife of Robert I of Dreux (from her tomb and seal in Abbays de St by Villain)

Norman cavalry in chainmail armour with swords, shields and lances in combat, with a military tent at left
6340031 Norman cavalry in chainmail armour with swords, shields and lances in combat, with a military tent at left by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Costume of a Medieval priest, 9th century, ecclesiastical robes with crosses
6338998 Costume of a Medieval priest, 9th century, ecclesiastical robes with crosses by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Costume of a Medieval priest, 9th century)

King of the Carolingian dynasty, with crown, sceptre, sword and throne
6338995 King of the Carolingian dynasty, with crown, sceptre, sword and throne by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: King of the Carolingian dynasty, with crown, sceptre, sword and throne)

King of the Carolingian dynasty, so-called second race
6338980 King of the Carolingian dynasty, so-called second race by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: King of the Carolingian dynasty, so-called second race)

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"Horace de Viel Castel: A Glimpse into the Warriors and Farmers of the 12th Century" Step back in time to witness the rich tapestry of medieval life, as we delve into the world of Horace de Viel Castel. This enigmatic figure takes us on a journey through various scenes that encapsulate the essence of his era. In one captivating image, four men solemnly carry a lifeless body on a bier, transporting us to a funeral scene from the 9th century. The Frankish funeral rites depicted here reveal deep reverence for departed souls and offer insight into their customs and traditions. Another poignant engraving portrays two mourners fervently praying over a deceased individual while accompanied by a priest. This tender moment showcases not only their grief but also highlights the importance placed on religious rituals during funerals in this period. The military prowess of medieval soldiers is vividly captured as we encounter Horace astride his horse, clad in a long tunic. His valiant spirit mirrors that of countless warriors who defended their lands with unwavering loyalty and courage. Transitioning from war to opulence, we find ourselves amidst nobility as Horace reclines upon an exquisite Byzantine bed dating back to the 9th century. This glimpse into luxurious living offers us an understanding of aristocratic indulgence during this epoch. As we explore further, bas-reliefs from Hincmar's tomb transport us to an era when Charles the Bald sought counsel from esteemed advisors like Archbishop Hincmar himself. These intricate carvings serve as testaments to both power dynamics and artistic finesse prevalent at court during those times. Delving deeper into daily life, ornate chairs adorned with carved backs catch our eye alongside inkstands within scriptoria - spaces where knowledge was meticulously transcribed by scribes throughout history. Such artifacts remind us of intellectual pursuits cherished even amidst tumultuous times.