Sixth Century Ad Collection (#2)

Horatius defends the bridge. (print)
7420001 Horatius defends the bridge. (print); (add.info.: Horatius defends the Pons Sublicius during the war between Rome and Clusium)

Aesop - probably legendary Greek fabulist. 1493 (Woodcut from Hartmann Schedel Liber chronicarum mundi)
530892 Aesop - probably legendary Greek fabulist. 1493 (Woodcut from Hartmann Schedel Liber chronicarum mundi (Nuremberg Chronicle)); (add.info.: According to Herodotus)

Clovis (c466-511) first King of the Franks. Clovis baptised at Rheims by Saint Remigius at Christmas 496, 498, or 506
543279 Clovis (c466-511) first King of the Franks. Clovis baptised at Rheims by Saint Remigius at Christmas 496, 498, or 506

St Paul (engraving)
8663121 St Paul (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Paul. Illustration for The Life and Work of St Paul by F W Farrar (Cassell)

A human skeleton and nervous system, dated 18th century (engraving)
5308005 A human skeleton and nervous system, dated 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Print of a human skeleton and nervous system by Bartolomeo Eustachi (d.1574)

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)

Map of Spain at the times of Germanic Hispania, 409-585 (Map of Spain at the times of Germanic Hispania)
ELD4927919 Map of Spain at the times of Germanic Hispania, 409-585 (Map of Spain at the times of Germanic Hispania) Engraving from " Atlas Universel" by Houze

The Abbey of Saint-Remi is an abbey in Reims, France, founded in the sixth century. 1857
5616850 The Abbey of Saint-Remi is an abbey in Reims, France, founded in the sixth century. 1857. Illustrated in Voyages pittoresques et romantiques

The Abbey of Saint-Remi is an abbey in Reims, France, founded in the sixth century. 1857
5616849 The Abbey of Saint-Remi is an abbey in Reims, France, founded in the sixth century. 1857. Illustrated in Voyages pittoresques et romantiques

Representation of the eveque Medard de Noyon or Saint Medard (456-545) consecrated Radegonde (ca)
ELD4914792 Representation of the eveque Medard de Noyon or Saint Medard (456-545) consecrated Radegonde (ca. 520-587) deaconess and nun

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)

Roman mosaic floor from North Africa
3480461 Roman mosaic floor from North Africa; (add.info.: Roman mosaic floor from North Africa. Sixth century AD. Bardo National Museum of Prehistory and Ethnography)

Empress Ariane?, Constantinople or Rome. Early 6th century. (sculpture)
529449 Empress Ariane?, Constantinople or Rome. Early 6th century. (sculpture); Universal History Archive/UIG

Early Christian mosaic, 6th century AD, baptistery of St. John, Naples cathedral Naples, Italy
7062910 Early Christian mosaic, 6th century AD, baptistery of St. John, Naples cathedral Naples, Italy; Duomo di San Gennaro, Naples, Italy; (add.info.: Early Christian mosaic, 6th century AD)

Early Christian mosaic, 6th century AD, baptistery of St. John, Naples cathedral Naples, Italy
7062906 Early Christian mosaic, 6th century AD, baptistery of St. John, Naples cathedral Naples, Italy; Duomo di San Gennaro, Naples, Italy; (add.info.: Early Christian mosaic, 6th century AD)

The church of Vaudesincourt, near Reims, France, 1857, Illustrated in Voyages pittoresques et romantiques
5616822 The church of Vaudesincourt, near Reims, France, 1857, Illustrated in Voyages pittoresques et romantiques (Picturesque and romantic journeys in ancient France), by Isidore Taylor

Pope Gregory I
5307670 Pope Gregory I.; (add.info.: Portrait of Pope Saint Gregory I, Pope of the Catholic Church from 3 September 590. Dated 10th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

On the left, Saint Benedict of Nursie (born in Nurcia (Nurcia) in Umbria around 480 - 527
GIA5036417 On the left, Saint Benedict of Nursie (born in Nurcia (Nurcia) in Umbria around 480 - 527) gives an abbey to the nuns and on the right, a nun tempted by the demon

Saint Medard de Noyon (died 560) offering religious clothing to Saint Radegonde (ca)
ELD4959829 Saint Medard de Noyon (died 560) offering religious clothing to Saint Radegonde (ca. 520-587) wife of King Clothaire"

Tentation de Saint Benoit de Nursie (ne a Nurcie (Nurcia) en Ombrie vers 480 - 527) : pour le tenter
GIA5034896 Tentation de Saint Benoit de Nursie (ne a Nurcie (Nurcia) en Ombrie vers 480 - 527) : pour le tenter, le demon fait danser autour de lui des courtisanes nues

Representation of Saint Magloire (6th century) (Saint Magloire of Dol). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4916814 Representation of Saint Magloire (6th century) (Saint Magloire of Dol). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

The Mass of St. Gregoire I, called the Grand Book of Hours. 15th c. (18 x 13 cm). Gregory I The Great, Saint (540-604)
CUL4868362 The Mass of St. Gregoire I, called the Grand Book of Hours. 15th c. (18 x 13 cm). Gregory I The Great, Saint (540-604). Pope of the Catholic Church (590-604). Fol. 152v

Civilization of Antiquity: Women of Court of Imperator Theodora (circa 500-548), Eastern Roman Empire, 6th century
NWI4862864 Civilization of Antiquity: Women of Court of Imperator Theodora (circa 500-548), Eastern Roman Empire, 6th century

Representation of Saint Maximin (Mesmin) (died 520) (Saint Mesmin (Maximin, Maximinus). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4915365 Representation of Saint Maximin (Mesmin) (died 520) (Saint Mesmin (Maximin, Maximinus). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of St. Gallen of Switzerland (or Hibernia Gallen) (550-646) founder of the Abbey of St
ELD4913555 Representation of St. Gallen of Switzerland (or Hibernia Gallen) (550-646) founder of the Abbey of St. Gallen in Switzerland

Representation of Saint Gilles the Hermit (640-720) legendary gyrowave monk of Merovingian Occitania
ELD4914434 Representation of Saint Gilles the Hermit (640-720) legendary gyrowave monk of Merovingian Occitania (Saint Giles and the hind)

Representation of Saint Isidore of Seville (560 or 570 - 636) with his brothers Saint Leandre and Saint Fulgence
ELD4910807 Representation of Saint Isidore of Seville (560 or 570 - 636) with his brothers Saint Leandre and Saint Fulgence

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

Christian art: cloisonnee fibule decoree of a garnet rosette and a cross, 6th century
JLJ4566607 Christian art: cloisonnee fibule decoree of a garnet rosette and a cross, 6th century; Musee des Antiquites Nationales, St

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

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

Hebrew. Northern Syria (?), 5th-6th century AD Marble and limestone cubes. Musee du Louvre
SYC4193702 Hebrew. Northern Syria (?), 5th-6th century AD Marble and limestone cubes. Musee du Louvre; (add.info.: Hebrew. Northern Syria (?), 5th-6th century AD Marble and limestone cubes

St Genevieve (423-512), Patron saint of Paris. 19th century (french woodcut)
535100 St Genevieve (423-512), Patron saint of Paris. 19th century (french woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG

Illumination extracting from the manuscript Pentateuch of Ahsburnham also called the Ahsburnham of Tours
1755299 Illumination extracting from the manuscript Pentateuch of Ahsburnham also called the Ahsburnham of Tours, dating late 6th century

St Bride, 6th century, Festival 1 February (colour litho)
8658606 St Bride, 6th century, Festival 1 February (colour litho) by Robinson, Frederick Cayley (1862-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Bride, 6th century, Festival 1 February)

Saint Wendelin (554 - 617) c.1900 (engraving)
FGL5502845 Saint Wendelin (554 - 617) c.1900 (engraving); Fototeca Gilardi

Early Christian mosaic, 6th century AD, baptistery of St. John, Naples cathedral Naples, Italy
7062913 Early Christian mosaic, 6th century AD, baptistery of St. John, Naples cathedral Naples, Italy; Duomo di San Gennaro, Naples, Italy; (add.info.: Early Christian mosaic, 6th century AD)

Cleobulos. Cleobulus of Lindos. Portrait. (print)
7419998 Cleobulos. Cleobulus of Lindos. Portrait. (print); (add.info.: Cleobulus. Greek poet. He was a native of Lindos and lived in the 6th century BC)

Portrait of King Visigoth Theudigisel (6th century) Engraving
AIS5365855 Portrait of King Visigoth Theudigisel (6th century) Engraving; © Iberfoto

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

Map showing the division of the frankish kingdom among four sons of Clovis I, Theuderic, Chlodomer, Childebert
ELD4921953 Map showing the division of the frankish kingdom among four sons of Clovis I, Theuderic, Chlodomer, Childebert, and Clotaire

Representation of Saint Goar of Rhenanie (585-649) (st Goar of Aquitaine). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4917613 Representation of Saint Goar of Rhenanie (585-649) (st Goar of Aquitaine). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Belisarius, general of the Byzantine Empire, strategist of the Emperor Justinian
UTD4919506 Belisarius, general of the Byzantine Empire, strategist of the Emperor Justinian, copperplate engraving from Strahlheim

Representation of Saint Clotilde (474-545) (Clothilde, Clotilda, Clotild, Rotilde or Chroctechildis)
ELD4909043 Representation of Saint Clotilde (474-545) (Clothilde, Clotilda, Clotild, Rotilde or Chroctechildis), wife of Clovis king of the Francs

Representation of Saint Servule Infirm and Beggar (died 570) (the beggar st servulus). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4915142 Representation of Saint Servule Infirm and Beggar (died 570) (the beggar st servulus). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Saint Tarsilla and Emilienne (6th century) (Saints Trasilla (Tarsilla, Tharsilla)
ELD4915137 Representation of Saint Tarsilla and Emilienne (6th century) (Saints Trasilla (Tarsilla, Tharsilla, Thrasilla) and Emiliana aunts of St Gregory the Great)

Representation of Saint Genevieve de Paris (423-512) (St genevieve). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4913214 Representation of Saint Genevieve de Paris (423-512) (St genevieve). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Saint Eulogy I of Alexandria (580-607) (Saint Eulogius of Alexandria). 19th century, (engraving)
ELD4914181 Representation of Saint Eulogy I of Alexandria (580-607) (Saint Eulogius of Alexandria). 19th century, (engraving).; Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

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The sixth century AD was a time of great historical significance, with various figures and events shaping the course of civilization. Emperor Justinian I, depicted in a portrait drawing from "I misteri del vaticano" by Franco Mistrali in 1843, ruled during this period and left an indelible mark on the Byzantine Empire. Meanwhile, the defeat and death of Didier of Toulouse before Carcassonne in 587 is immortalized through an engraving. In South America, the Inca Viracocha from Tiahuanaco Classico (500-900 AD) stands as a testament to the advanced civilizations that thrived during this era. The Staffordshire Hoard provides us with glimpses into ancient warfare through its reconstructed helmet elements made of gold and silver. Religious leaders also emerged during this time; Pope Hormisdas (Ormisda), represented in another drawing from "I misteri del vaticano, " played a significant role within Christianity between 514-523. Simultaneously, Muhammad embarked on his journey to Medina alongside Abu Bakr to escape persecution in Mecca—a pivotal event known as the Migration to Medina (Hijra) of Muhammad in 622—depicted artistically. Philosophical thought flourished too; Boece (Boezio or Boetius), an Italian philosopher whose life spanned from 475-520 AD, is portrayed in yet another drawing by Franco Mistrali. Furthermore, representations of Buddha found within terracotta stupas dating back to 400-600 AD highlight Buddhism's influence across Asia. Literature also played a crucial role during this epoch; Lancelot du Lac, one of King Arthur's knights illustrated by Antoine Verard in his book "Lancelot du Lac" published in 1494 showcases Gothic artistry while narrating tales of chivalry and valor.