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Merovingian Dynasty Collection

"The Merovingian Dynasty: A Tale of Power, Betrayal

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: King Chilperic II, ca 1900 (illustration)

King Chilperic II, ca 1900 (illustration)
7422797 King Chilperic II, ca 1900 (illustration); (add.info.: History. France. Chilperic II (670-721), king of Francks. Imagery, France, ca 1900.); © Archives Charmet

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: King Dagobert I wonder when the goldsmith Saint Eloi presented his throne (engraving)

King Dagobert I wonder when the goldsmith Saint Eloi presented his throne (engraving)
5944542 King Dagobert I wonder when the goldsmith Saint Eloi presented his throne (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: A childlike King Dagobert II, 19th century (chromolithograph)

A childlike King Dagobert II, 19th century (chromolithograph)
5669731 A childlike King Dagobert II, 19th century (chromolithograph); (add.info.: French chromolithograph card depicting a childlike King Dagobert II, king of Austrasia (67-79)

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: Portrait of Saint Clotilde, Queen of the Francs (v. 475-545), wife of Clovis I

Portrait of Saint Clotilde, Queen of the Francs (v. 475-545), wife of Clovis I
XEE4170045 Portrait of Saint Clotilde, Queen of the Francs (v. 475-545), wife of Clovis I. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Stefano Bianchetti

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: Reliquary buckle plate, Merovingian period, 2nd half of the 6th century. Dim of the loop: 9x4x1cm

Reliquary buckle plate, Merovingian period, 2nd half of the 6th century. Dim of the loop: 9x4x1cm. Bone loop
JEB4896955 Reliquary buckle plate, Merovingian period, 2nd half of the 6th century. Dim of the loop: 9x4x1cm. Bone loop. Leather belt. Musee de l'hospice Saint-Roch, Issoudun

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: The king of the Franks, Dagobert I and Saint Eloi de Noyon, 1853 (engraving)

The king of the Franks, Dagobert I and Saint Eloi de Noyon, 1853 (engraving)
ELD4836915 The king of the Franks, Dagobert I and Saint Eloi de Noyon, 1853 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: The king of the Franks)

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: King Dagobert I (605-639), Merovingian king of the Franks, 629 to 634 lays the first stone of

King Dagobert I (605-639), Merovingian king of the Franks, 629 to 634 lays the first stone of the Basilica of Saint
ELD4848573 King Dagobert I (605-639), Merovingian king of the Franks, 629 to 634 lays the first stone of the Basilica of Saint Denis (Saint Denis) in the presence of Saint Eloi de Noyon

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: Map of the frankish kingdom on Chlothar I's death (561) Engraving from ' Atlas Universel' by Houze

Map of the frankish kingdom on Chlothar I's death (561) Engraving from " Atlas Universel" by Houze 1851
ELD4921543 Map of the frankish kingdom on Chlothar I's death (561) Engraving from " Atlas Universel" by Houze 1851 Private collection; (add.info)

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: Clodion (392-448) Francs leader, 2nd merovingian king, 19th century (engraving)

Clodion (392-448) Francs leader, 2nd merovingian king, 19th century (engraving)
1717340 Clodion (392-448) Francs leader, 2nd merovingian king, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Clodion (392-448) Francs leader, 2nd merovingian king, engraving (19thcentury))

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: merovingian jewel, buckle and sword (481-751 AD), photo by Hubert Josse

merovingian jewel, buckle and sword (481-751 AD), photo by Hubert Josse
1747699 merovingian jewel, buckle and sword (481-751 AD), photo by Hubert Josse; (add.info.: merovingian jewel, buckle and sword (481-751 AD), photo by Hubert Josse); Photo: Tallandier

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: merovingian jewel brooch (481-751 AD), photo by Hubert Josse

merovingian jewel brooch (481-751 AD), photo by Hubert Josse
1747697 merovingian jewel brooch (481-751 AD), photo by Hubert Josse; (add.info.: merovingian jewel brooch (481-751 AD), photo by Hubert Josse); Photo: Tallandier

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: Childeric 1st (c.436-c.481) merovingian King of France in 457-481, engraving

Childeric 1st (c.436-c.481) merovingian King of France in 457-481, engraving
1704488 Childeric 1st (c.436-c.481) merovingian King of France in 457-481, engraving; (add.info.: Childeric 1st (c.436-c.481) merovingian king of France in 457-481, engraving)

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: Clovis christening by Saint Remi in Reims, c. 1930 (print)

Clovis christening by Saint Remi in Reims, c. 1930 (print)
1803142 Clovis christening by Saint Remi in Reims, c. 1930 (print); (add.info.: Clovis christening by Saint Remi in Reims (between 496 and 506) french imagery, (c. 1930)); Photo © CCI

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: Plate extracted from a historical Atlas by Vidal Lablache (Vidal-Lablache)

Plate extracted from a historical Atlas by Vidal Lablache (Vidal-Lablache)
PCT4284013 Plate extracted from a historical Atlas by Vidal Lablache (Vidal-Lablache: Paul Vidal de la Blache 1845-1918) debut twentyth (20th) century

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: Saint Wandrille de Fontenelle, also known as Wandon (Saint-Wandrille, Saint-Wandon)

Saint Wandrille de Fontenelle, also known as Wandon (Saint-Wandrille, Saint-Wandon)
PCT4293668 Saint Wandrille de Fontenelle, also known as Wandon (Saint-Wandrille, Saint-Wandon), a Merovingian monk not around the year 600 near Verdun; died 22 July 668 in Saint-Wandrille-Rancon in

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: The lazy kings of the merovingian dynasty. Engraving in 'Histoire de France'

The lazy kings of the merovingian dynasty. Engraving in "Histoire de France". Advertising Image Series
DUV4205390 The lazy kings of the merovingian dynasty. Engraving in "Histoire de France". Advertising Image Series; Private Collection; (add.info.: The lazy kings of the merovingian dynasty)

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: Jewellery, gold loop and garnets, treasure of the Basilica of Tongeren in Belgium

Jewellery, gold loop and garnets, treasure of the Basilica of Tongeren in Belgium, Merovingian goldsmith
ETI4396778 Jewellery, gold loop and garnets, treasure of the Basilica of Tongeren in Belgium, Merovingian goldsmith.; (add.info.: Jewellery, gold loop and garnets)

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: Representation of Caribert I (Charibert), King of Paris (561-567)

Representation of Caribert I (Charibert), King of Paris (561-567). Late 19th century (chromolithograph)
ELD4844347 Representation of Caribert I (Charibert), King of Paris (561-567). Late 19th century (chromolithograph); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: The baptism of the Armee of Clovis I (466-511) circa 499 (The army of Clovis being converted to)

The baptism of the Armee of Clovis I (466-511) circa 499 (The army of Clovis being converted to catholicism)
ELD4944890 The baptism of the Armee of Clovis I (466-511) circa 499 (The army of Clovis being converted to catholicism, 499)

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: Map of France between the invasion of the barbarians and the regne of Clovis I

Map of France between the invasion of the barbarians and the regne of Clovis I
ELD4921379 Map of France between the invasion of the barbarians and the regne of Clovis I, 481 (Map of Frankish kingdom between migration period and Clovis I reign)

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: Representation of Saint Clotilde (474-545) wife of Clovis king of the Franks

Representation of Saint Clotilde (474-545) wife of Clovis king of the Franks (Portrait of queen Clotilde (Clothilde)
ELD4859454 Representation of Saint Clotilde (474-545) wife of Clovis king of the Franks (Portrait of queen Clotilde (Clothilde, Clotilda, Clotild)

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: Les rois faineants (do-nothing or lazy kings) referring to the later kings of the Merovingian

Les rois faineants (do-nothing or lazy kings) referring to the later kings of the Merovingian dynasty
ELD4855711 Les rois faineants (do-nothing or lazy kings) referring to the later kings of the Merovingian dynasty, portrayed traveling lying in chariots pulled by oxens

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: Saint Clotilde and Aurelien, illumination from Grandes chroniques de France, 15th century

Saint Clotilde and Aurelien, illumination from Grandes chroniques de France, 15th century
1758360 Saint Clotilde and Aurelien, illumination from Grandes chroniques de France, 15th century; (add.info.: Saint Clotilde and Aurelien, illumination from Grandes chroniques de France)

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: merovingian jewel (481-751 AD), photo by Hubert Josse

merovingian jewel (481-751 AD), photo by Hubert Josse
1747458 merovingian jewel (481-751 AD), photo by Hubert Josse; (add.info.: merovingian jewel (481-751 AD), photo by Hubert Josse); Photo: Tallandier

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: Saint Gregoire of Tours (538-594) merovingien bishop prelate

Saint Gregoire of Tours (538-594) merovingien bishop prelate and historian famous for his history chronicle of
1742732 Saint Gregoire of Tours (538-594) merovingien bishop prelate and historian famous for his history chronicle of the franks, illumination

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: Clovis, King of the Franks punishes an offender - Clovis, King of the Franks, punishing an offender

Clovis, King of the Franks punishes an offender - Clovis, King of the Franks, punishing an offender
NWI4944186 Clovis, King of the Franks punishes an offender - Clovis, King of the Franks, punishing an offender. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration; (add.info.: Clovis)

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: King Dagobert I, ca 1900 (illustration)

King Dagobert I, ca 1900 (illustration)
7422800 King Dagobert I, ca 1900 (illustration); (add.info.: History. France. Dagobert I, king of Franks. Imagery, France, ca 1900.); © Archives Charmet

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: The baptism of the King of the Francs Clovis I (466-511) in Reims by the Eveque Saint Remi

The baptism of the King of the Francs Clovis I (466-511) in Reims by the Eveque Saint Remi on 25/12/496 (or 499)
ELD4913872 The baptism of the King of the Francs Clovis I (466-511) in Reims by the Eveque Saint Remi on 25/12/496 (or 499)

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: Wedding of merovingian king Dagobert 1st and Nanthilde, 629, 15th century illumination from Les

Wedding of merovingian king Dagobert 1st and Nanthilde, 629, 15th century illumination from Les Grandes Chroniques de
1760409 Wedding of merovingian king Dagobert 1st and Nanthilde, 629, 15th century illumination from Les Grandes Chroniques de France; (add.info)

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: Caribert 1er (521-567) king of Paris in 561-567 (merovingian), excommunicated by Saint Germain

Caribert 1er (521-567) king of Paris in 561-567 (merovingian), excommunicated by Saint Germain, engraving
1758152 Caribert 1er (521-567) king of Paris in 561-567 (merovingian), excommunicated by Saint Germain, engraving; (add.info.: Caribert 1er (521-567) king of Paris in 561-567 (merovingian)

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: Merovingian king Clovis II (633-657) liberating St Denis abbey

Merovingian king Clovis II (633-657) liberating St Denis abbey, illumination from "Grandes chroniques de
1758367 Merovingian king Clovis II (633-657) liberating St Denis abbey, illumination from "Grandes chroniques de France" c

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: clothing of merovingian soldier (481-751 AD), from 15th century manuscript illumination

clothing of merovingian soldier (481-751 AD), from 15th century manuscript illumination
1747413 clothing of merovingian soldier (481-751 AD), from 15th century manuscript illumination; (add.info.: clothing of merovingian soldier (481-751 AD)

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: merovingian mask (481-751 AD)

merovingian mask (481-751 AD)
1747467 merovingian mask (481-751 AD); (add.info.: merovingian mask (481-751 AD)); Photo: Tallandier

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: council of Paris led by merovingian king Chilperic 1st (539-584)

council of Paris led by merovingian king Chilperic 1st (539-584), illumination from "Grandes chroniques de France
1743019 council of Paris led by merovingian king Chilperic 1st (539-584), illumination from "Grandes chroniques de France) 15th century; (add.info)

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: Caribert 1st (521-567) King of Paris in 561-567 (merovingian), son of Clotaire1st

Caribert 1st (521-567) King of Paris in 561-567 (merovingian), son of Clotaire1st, 19th century (engraving)
1717459 Caribert 1st (521-567) King of Paris in 561-567 (merovingian), son of Clotaire1st, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Caribert 1st (521-567) king of Paris in 561-567 (merovingian)

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: Venantius Honorius Clementianus Fortunatus

Venantius Honorius Clementianus Fortunatus
5322552 Venantius Honorius Clementianus Fortunatus by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Venantius Honorius Clementianus Fortunatus, c. 530-c. 600/609 AD)

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: King Dagobert I (605-639), Merovingian king of the Franks, 629 to 634 lays the first stone of

King Dagobert I (605-639), Merovingian king of the Franks, 629 to 634 lays the first stone of the Basilica of Saint
ELD4964201 King Dagobert I (605-639), Merovingian king of the Franks, 629 to 634 lays the first stone of the Basilica of Saint Denis (Saint Denis) in the presence of Saint Eloi de Noyon

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: Crowns of Clovis, Theodoric, Clotilde and Ultrogotha, 144-147, of the Franks 148, 149, 152-156

Crowns of Clovis, Theodoric, Clotilde and Ultrogotha, 144-147, of the Franks 148, 149, 152-156
FLO4702514 Crowns of Clovis, Theodoric, Clotilde and Ultrogotha, 144-147, of the Franks 148, 149, 152-156, of Chlothar I and Fredegund 150, 151, of Charlemagne 157-160, Childeric I's signet ring

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: Reliquary buckle plate, Merovingian period (detail), 2nd half of the 6th century

Reliquary buckle plate, Merovingian period (detail), 2nd half of the 6th century. Dim of the loop in cm 9x4x1. Bones
JEB4905511 Reliquary buckle plate, Merovingian period (detail), 2nd half of the 6th century. Dim of the loop in cm 9x4x1. Bones. Musee de l'hospice Saint-Roch, Issoudun

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: Childebert II, Merovingian King of Austrasia, from Histoire de France by Colart pub. c.1840 (print)

Childebert II, Merovingian King of Austrasia, from Histoire de France by Colart pub. c.1840 (print)
3501392 Childebert II, Merovingian King of Austrasia, from Histoire de France by Colart pub. c.1840 (print) by French School, (19th century)

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: Statue of Saint Clotilde or Clothilde (475-545), second wife of the first Frankish king, Clovis

Statue of Saint Clotilde or Clothilde (475-545), second wife of the first Frankish king, Clovis
YOU4418762 Statue of Saint Clotilde or Clothilde (475-545), second wife of the first Frankish king, Clovis, converted to Christian faith

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: Saint Gregoire of Tours (538-594) (Gregory of Tours) opposing Chilperic I (539-584)

Saint Gregoire of Tours (538-594) (Gregory of Tours) opposing Chilperic I (539-584)
XEE4152629 Saint Gregoire of Tours (538-594) (Gregory of Tours) opposing Chilperic I (539-584) Franc king of the Merovingian dynasty - engraving by Pierre Fritel (1853-1942) by Fritel

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: merovingian jewel buckle (481-751 AD), photo by Hubert Josse

merovingian jewel buckle (481-751 AD), photo by Hubert Josse
1747698 merovingian jewel buckle (481-751 AD), photo by Hubert Josse; (add.info.: merovingian jewel buckle (481-751 AD), photo by Hubert Josse); Photo: Tallandier

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: Tribute to queen nanthilde and her son Clovis II (633-657) illumination by Robinet Testard

Tribute to queen nanthilde and her son Clovis II (633-657) illumination by Robinet Testard from "Grandes
1742646 Tribute to queen nanthilde and her son Clovis II (633-657) illumination by Robinet Testard from "Grandes chroniques de France" 1471; (add.info)

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: Christening of merovingian king Clovis 1st (466-511) by bishop remi of Reims (between 496 and 506)

Christening of merovingian king Clovis 1st (466-511) by bishop remi of Reims (between 496 and 506)
1758371 Christening of merovingian king Clovis 1st (466-511) by bishop remi of Reims (between 496 and 506), engraving after Karl Girardet (19thcentury); (add.info)

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: Saint Clotilde Queen of the Franks (475-545) and the Envoys of Clotaire (Clothary) I

Saint Clotilde Queen of the Franks (475-545) and the Envoys of Clotaire (Clothary) I
XEE4170042 Saint Clotilde Queen of the Franks (475-545) and the Envoys of Clotaire (Clothary) I, King of the Franks from 511 to 561 by Unknown Artist

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: Merovingian Dynasty: Portrait of Thierry IV (713-737) King of the Franks from 721 to 737

Merovingian Dynasty: Portrait of Thierry IV (713-737) King of the Franks from 721 to 737 (Theuderic IV or Theuderich)
ELD4919786 Merovingian Dynasty: Portrait of Thierry IV (713-737) King of the Franks from 721 to 737 (Theuderic IV or Theuderich, Theoderic, or Theodoric, merovingian king of the franks)

Background imageMerovingian Dynasty Collection: Map of the frankish kingdom from 613 to 768, end of the Merovingian dynasty Engraving from 'Atlas

Map of the frankish kingdom from 613 to 768, end of the Merovingian dynasty Engraving from "Atlas Universel"
ELD4921702 Map of the frankish kingdom from 613 to 768, end of the Merovingian dynasty Engraving from "Atlas Universel" by Houze 1851 Private collection; (add.info)




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"The Merovingian Dynasty: A Tale of Power, Betrayal, and Conversion" "The Baptism of Clovis I: The Birth of a Christian Kingdom" Experience the pivotal moment when Clovis I, the first king of the Franks, is baptized by Saint Remi in Reims on Christmas Day in 496 (or 499). Witness the transformation that would shape the destiny of an entire dynasty. "Legende des énervés de Jumièges: Loyalty Tested and Punishment Served" Delve into history as you discover how two sons of Merovingian King Clovis II paid a heavy price for their rebellion against their father. Immerse yourself in this gripping tale as they are collected by monks from Abbey Jumieges near Rouen around 660. "Clovis I: From Warrior to King" Step back in time to witness the rise of Clovis I, who went from being a skilled warrior to becoming the first king of all Franks. This captivating engraving from 1796 brings to life his remarkable journey and enduring legacy. "The Baptism That Changed History" Journey through time with this stunning illustration depicting Saint Remi baptizing Clovis I in 496. Explore how this event not only marked his personal conversion but also led to Christianity's establishment as France's dominant religion. "Battle of Tolbiac: The Turning Point for Clovis' Faith" Uncover one of history's most significant battles - Tolbiac - where Clovis fought against overwhelming odds before converting to Christianity. This vividly illustrated scene captures both the intensity and ultimate triumph that shaped his reign. "Dagobert II: A King Cut Short" Discover Dagobert II, a meritorious French king whose reign was tragically cut short between 652-679.