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Merovingian Collection (#5)

"Exploring the Merovingian Dynasty: A Glimpse into the Reign of Clovis and his Legacy" Step back in time to witness the grandeur of Clovis, King of the Salian Franks

Background imageMerovingian Collection: Dagobert I laying the first stone of the Basilica of St Denis, France, 7th Century (chromolitho)

Dagobert I laying the first stone of the Basilica of St Denis, France, 7th Century (chromolitho)
973921 Dagobert I laying the first stone of the Basilica of St Denis, France, 7th Century (chromolitho) by European School

Background imageMerovingian Collection: Chlodio, King of the Salian Franks (chromolitho)

Chlodio, King of the Salian Franks (chromolitho)
1094067 Chlodio, King of the Salian Franks (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chlodio (c392-448), King of the Salian Franks

Background imageMerovingian Collection: Relic of the cloak of St Martin of Tours, time of Clovis I (chromolitho)

Relic of the cloak of St Martin of Tours, time of Clovis I (chromolitho)
1093534 Relic of the cloak of St Martin of Tours, time of Clovis I (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relic of the cloak of St Martin of Tours)

Background imageMerovingian Collection: Merovingian Queen, 480 (coloured engraving)

Merovingian Queen, 480 (coloured engraving)
976107 Merovingian Queen, 480 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merovingian Queen, 480)

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

Frankish kings and queens of the Merovingian dynasty (coloured engraving)
979299 Frankish kings and queens of the Merovingian dynasty (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMerovingian 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 imageMerovingian Collection: Barbarian civilization: toiletries (comb, scissors), 5th-8th century

Barbarian civilization: toiletries (comb, scissors), 5th-8th century
LRI4646189 Barbarian civilization: toiletries (comb, scissors), 5th-8th century by Merovingian School; Musee Archeologique, Strasbourg, France; (add.info.: Barbarian civilization: toiletries (comb)

Background imageMerovingian Collection: La reine Gerberge de Saxe, femme de Louis 4 (coloured engraving)

La reine Gerberge de Saxe, femme de Louis 4 (coloured engraving)
2799632 La reine Gerberge de Saxe, femme de Louis 4 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La reine Gerberge de Saxe, femme de Louis 4)

Background imageMerovingian Collection: La reine Odgive, femme de Charles 3 (coloured engraving)

La reine Odgive, femme de Charles 3 (coloured engraving)
2799628 La reine Odgive, femme de Charles 3 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La reine Odgive, femme de Charles 3)

Background imageMerovingian Collection: La reine Richarde, femme de Charles 2 (coloured engraving)

La reine Richarde, femme de Charles 2 (coloured engraving)
2799625 La reine Richarde, femme de Charles 2 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La reine Richarde, femme de Charles 2)

Background imageMerovingian Collection: Louis et Carloman, 28es rois de France, 879 a 884 (coloured engraving)

Louis et Carloman, 28es rois de France, 879 a 884 (coloured engraving)
2799623 Louis et Carloman, 28es rois de France, 879 a 884 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis et Carloman, 28es rois de France, 879 a 884)

Background imageMerovingian Collection: La reine Adelaide, femme de Louis 2 (coloured engraving)

La reine Adelaide, femme de Louis 2 (coloured engraving)
2799622 La reine Adelaide, femme de Louis 2 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La reine Adelaide, femme de Louis 2)

Background imageMerovingian Collection: Louis le Debonnaire, 22e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 814, mort en 840 (coloured engraving)

Louis le Debonnaire, 22e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 814, mort en 840 (coloured engraving)
2799617 Louis le Debonnaire, 22e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 814, mort en 840 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis le Debonnaire)

Background imageMerovingian Collection: Charlemagne, 24e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 771, mort en 814 (coloured engraving)

Charlemagne, 24e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 771, mort en 814 (coloured engraving)
2799615 Charlemagne, 24e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 771, mort en 814 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne, 24e roi de France)

Background imageMerovingian Collection: Clotaire 4, 19e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 716, mort en 718 (coloured engraving)

Clotaire 4, 19e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 716, mort en 718 (coloured engraving)
2799607 Clotaire 4, 19e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 716, mort en 718 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clotaire 4, 19e roi de France)

Background imageMerovingian Collection: St Amalberga of Maubeuge (engraving)

St Amalberga of Maubeuge (engraving)
3646454 St Amalberga of Maubeuge (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Amalberga of Maubeuge)

Background imageMerovingian Collection: Clovis I, King of the Franks (coloured engraving)

Clovis I, King of the Franks (coloured engraving)
3646268 Clovis I, King of the Franks (coloured engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clovis I, King of the Franks (c466-511)

Background imageMerovingian Collection: Merovingian casket (chromolitho)

Merovingian casket (chromolitho)
672313 Merovingian casket (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merovingian casket)

Background imageMerovingian Collection: Childeric II, King of France (c 653-675) (chromolitho)

Childeric II, King of France (c 653-675) (chromolitho)
724622 Childeric II, King of France (c 653-675) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Childeric II, King of France (c 653-675).); © Look and Learn

Background imageMerovingian Collection: Merovee, King of France (412-457) (chromolitho)

Merovee, King of France (412-457) (chromolitho)
724611 Merovee, King of France (412-457) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merovee, King of France (412-457).); © Look and Learn

Background imageMerovingian Collection: Ms 250 f. 24r St. Radegund (518-87) led before Clothar I (497-561) from the

Ms 250 f. 24r St. Radegund (518-87) led before Clothar I (497-561) from the
XIR192154 Ms 250 f.24r St. Radegund (518-87) led before Clothar I (497-561) from the Life of St. Radegund (vellum) by French School, (11th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Poitiers

Background imageMerovingian Collection: Clodion The Hairy (c. 428-47) from Les Augustes Representations de tous les Rois de

Clodion The Hairy (c. 428-47) from Les Augustes Representations de tous les Rois de
CHT163770 Clodion The Hairy (c.428-47) from Les Augustes Representations de tous les Rois de France depuis Pharamond jusqu a Louis XIV, Paris

Background imageMerovingian Collection: St. Severinus (d. 507) curing Clovis I (465-511) copy of a 12th century original in

St. Severinus (d. 507) curing Clovis I (465-511) copy of a 12th century original in
BLY177181 St. Severinus (d.507) curing Clovis I (465-511) copy of a 12th century original in the Church of Chateau-Landon (fresco) (see also 240221) by French School; Musee des Monuments Francais

Background imageMerovingian Collection: Merovingiens (colour litho)

Merovingiens (colour litho)
2796757 Merovingiens (colour litho) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merovingiens. Illustration for Histoire Generale Du Costume by R Jacquemin (Charles Delagrave)

Background imageMerovingian Collection: Une Villa Merovingienne. Villa of the Merovingian Franks (engraving)

Une Villa Merovingienne. Villa of the Merovingian Franks (engraving)
6029297 Une Villa Merovingienne. Villa of the Merovingian Franks (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Villa Merovingienne)

Background imageMerovingian Collection: Portrait of Merovech (v. 448-v. 458). 1st king of the Merovingian race

Portrait of Merovech (v. 448-v. 458). 1st king of the Merovingian race
XEE4413702 Portrait of Merovech (v. 448-v. 458). 1st king of the Merovingian race. Engraving of the 19th century. by Unknown Artist

Background imageMerovingian Collection: The Bapteme of Clovis I (465-511), December 25, 496, by Saint Remi

The Bapteme of Clovis I (465-511), December 25, 496, by Saint Remi
JEB4878829 The Bapteme of Clovis I (465-511), December 25, 496, by Saint Remi, eveque of Reims (oil on canvas) by Puget, Pierre (1620-94); Palais de Longchamp, Marseille

Background imageMerovingian Collection: The King of the Francs Chilperic I (543-597) and Fredegonde a horse Miniature from '

The King of the Francs Chilperic I (543-597) and Fredegonde a horse Miniature from "
LRI4666351 The King of the Francs Chilperic I (543-597) and Fredegonde a horse Miniature from " Grandes Chronicles de France" 1375-1379 Municipal Library, Castres by Unknown Artist

Background imageMerovingian Collection: Carolingian Art: miracle of the Holy Bulb, ivory diptych depicting at the top

Carolingian Art: miracle of the Holy Bulb, ivory diptych depicting at the top
JLJ4673182 Carolingian Art: miracle of the Holy Bulb, ivory diptych depicting at the top, the resurrection of a young girl, in the centre a sick baptism

Background imageMerovingian Collection: The Franc King Dagobert I (603 / 608-639) of the Merovingian dynasty overseeing

The Franc King Dagobert I (603 / 608-639) of the Merovingian dynasty overseeing
LRI4666324 The Franc King Dagobert I (603/608-639) of the Merovingian dynasty overseeing the construction of a Miniature building from " Les grandes Chronicles de France" or " Les

Background imageMerovingian Collection: Dagobert I (605-39), King of the Franks, over-seeing the building of Basilique

Dagobert I (605-39), King of the Franks, over-seeing the building of Basilique
CHT207713 Dagobert I (605-39), King of the Franks, over-seeing the building of Basilique Saint-Denis (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Background imageMerovingian Collection: Portrait of a Merovingian Queen in 480 AD, engraving - private collection

Portrait of a Merovingian Queen in 480 AD, engraving - private collection
JLJ4635167 Portrait of a Merovingian Queen in 480 AD, engraving - private collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Merovingian Queen in 480 AD)

Background imageMerovingian Collection: Roi Faineant of the Merovingian race (engraving)

Roi Faineant of the Merovingian race (engraving)
653981 Roi Faineant of the Merovingian race (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roi Faineant of the Merovingian race)

Background imageMerovingian Collection: Selection of jewellery from the Treasure of Childeric (gold and garnet) (see also 172230

Selection of jewellery from the Treasure of Childeric (gold and garnet) (see also 172230
XIR161328 Selection of jewellery from the Treasure of Childeric (gold and garnet) (see also 172230, 694817 and 673214) by Merovingian (5th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageMerovingian Collection: Abdication of Carloman (ca. 715-754), mayor of the palace of Austrasia

Abdication of Carloman (ca. 715-754), mayor of the palace of Austrasia
XEE4409156 Abdication of Carloman (ca. 715-754), mayor of the palace of Austrasia, for the benefit of his brother, Pepin III dit Pepin le Brief (714-768), 747

Background imageMerovingian Collection: Death of Dagobert I (602 / 605-638), King of the Francs, in the presence of his wife

Death of Dagobert I (602 / 605-638), King of the Francs, in the presence of his wife
XEE4409146 Death of Dagobert I (602/605-638), King of the Francs, in the presence of his wife, Queen Nantilde (ca. 610-642) and his son, the future Clovis II (ca. 635-657)

Background imageMerovingian Collection: Sharing of the Tresors of Dagobert I (602 / 605-638), King of the Francs, after his death

Sharing of the Tresors of Dagobert I (602 / 605-638), King of the Francs, after his death
XEE4409144 Sharing of the Tresors of Dagobert I (602/605-638), King of the Francs, after his death, under the control of the two mayors of the Pepin Palace of Landen and Aega

Background imageMerovingian Collection: On the death of Clotaire (Clothaire) 1st, King of the Franks

On the death of Clotaire (Clothaire) 1st, King of the Franks
XEE4409119 On the death of Clotaire (Clothaire) 1st, King of the Franks, his four sons each received part of the kingdom. Their names are Caribert 1er or Charibert (ca. 520-567), Gontran 1er (ca)

Background imageMerovingian Collection: Battle of Tertry, 687: winner of the Armee of Neustria, Pepin the Jeune or Herstal

Battle of Tertry, 687: winner of the Armee of Neustria, Pepin the Jeune or Herstal
XEE4409117 Battle of Tertry, 687: winner of the Armee of Neustria, Pepin the Jeune or Herstal (circa 653-714), prince of Austrasia

Background imageMerovingian Collection: Marriage of Sigebert I (535-575), King of Austrasia and Brunehaut (or Brunehilde

Marriage of Sigebert I (535-575), King of Austrasia and Brunehaut (or Brunehilde
XEE4409096 Marriage of Sigebert I (535-575), King of Austrasia and Brunehaut (or Brunehilde, 543-613), 566. Engraving of the 18th century

Background imageMerovingian Collection: Marriage of Childeric I (ca. 436-481 or 482), King of the Salians Francs

Marriage of Childeric I (ca. 436-481 or 482), King of the Salians Francs
XEE4409081 Marriage of Childeric I (ca. 436-481 or 482), King of the Salians Francs, with Basin of Thuringia (445-491), in 463. Engraving of the 18th century

Background imageMerovingian Collection: Battle of Tolbiac, 496: Clovis 1st (466-511), King of the Franks

Battle of Tolbiac, 496: Clovis 1st (466-511), King of the Franks
XEE4409078 Battle of Tolbiac, 496: Clovis 1st (466-511), King of the Franks, asking for Gods help to defeat the Germanic tribe of the Alamans. Engraving of the 18th century

Background imageMerovingian Collection: Battle of Poitiers between the army of Charles Martel and the Saracens, 732

Battle of Poitiers between the army of Charles Martel and the Saracens, 732
XEE4409148 Battle of Poitiers between the army of Charles Martel and the Saracens, 732. Engraving of the 18th century. by Unknown artist

Background imageMerovingian Collection: Siege d Avignon, 737: Charles Martels army takes over the town from the Saracens

Siege d Avignon, 737: Charles Martels army takes over the town from the Saracens
XEE4409147 Siege d Avignon, 737: Charles Martels army takes over the town from the Saracens. Engraving by Jean Michel Moreau, dit Moreau le Jeune (1741- 1814), 18th century

Background imageMerovingian Collection: Clotaire (Clothaire) II (584-628), presiding over the first 'Champ de mars'

Clotaire (Clothaire) II (584-628), presiding over the first "Champ de mars"
XEE4409106 Clotaire (Clothaire) II (584-628), presiding over the first " Champ de mars", or Placita (Plaids), an ambulatory parliament

Background imageMerovingian Collection: Charles Martel sent to prison, 714: Plectrude (ca. 650-717), widow of Pepin de Herstal

Charles Martel sent to prison, 714: Plectrude (ca. 650-717), widow of Pepin de Herstal
XEE4161731 Charles Martel sent to prison, 714: Plectrude (ca. 650-717), widow of Pepin de Herstal, sent the young Charles Martel (688-741) to prison to remove him from power




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"Exploring the Merovingian Dynasty: A Glimpse into the Reign of Clovis and his Legacy" Step back in time to witness the grandeur of Clovis, King of the Salian Franks, who ruled from 481 to 511. These captivating steel and copper engravings from the 18th and 19th centuries bring forth a vivid portrayal of this influential figure. Immerse yourself in history as you delve into significant events such as the Battle of Tours or Poitiers in October 732, depicted through intricate miniatures. Marvel at how these artistic representations capture the intensity and valor displayed during this pivotal clash. Discover connections between ancient Germanic mythology and religious beliefs with depictions showcasing Wotan, a god revered by both Germanic tribes and Scandinavians alike. Uncover their shared cultural heritage through this fascinating glimpse into their spiritual practices. Witness an iconic moment as Saint Remi baptizes Clovis I on December 25th, either in 496 or 499. This oil painting from around 1490-1510 showcases not only religious significance but also highlights Clovis' conversion to Christianity, shaping future European history. Delve into tales passed down through generations with "Legende des enerves de Jumieges. " Experience a dramatic scene where two sons king Clovis II face punishment for rebelling against their father before being taken under the care of monks at Abbey Jumieges near Rouen around 660 AD. Explore one of Clovis' most enduring legacies - The Salique Law established by him in 508. This law played a crucial role in shaping legal systems across Europe for centuries to come, leaving an indelible mark on society's governance structures. Admire an intriguing portrait capturing Queen Clotilde's grace and elegance; she was Ultragotha – wife to Childebert I – Queen of the Franks.