Vi Century Collection (#6)

The VI century, a time of great historical significance and cultural diversity

Vi Century Collection: Interior of the Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy (engraving)

Interior of the Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy (engraving)
7185066 Interior of the Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy)

Vi Century Collection: Depart de Galswinthe pour la Gaule (engraving)

Depart de Galswinthe pour la Gaule (engraving)
7193980 Depart de Galswinthe pour la Gaule (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Depart de Galswinthe pour la Gaule)

Vi Century Collection: Foundation of the Abbey of St Genevieve, Paris, in the reign of Clovis

Foundation of the Abbey of St Genevieve, Paris, in the reign of Clovis, King of the Franks (chromolitho)
7173055 Foundation of the Abbey of St Genevieve, Paris, in the reign of Clovis, King of the Franks (chromolitho) by French School

Vi Century Collection: Pope Gregory I (chromolitho)

Pope Gregory I (chromolitho)
7173025 Pope Gregory I (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Gregory I (c540-604), miniature from a 12th Century manuscript

Vi Century Collection: Belisarius refusing the crown of Italy, 538 (engraving)

Belisarius refusing the crown of Italy, 538 (engraving)
7150845 Belisarius refusing the crown of Italy, 538 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Vi Century Collection: Edwin I, King of Northumbria and his conversion to Christianity (colour litho)

Edwin I, King of Northumbria and his conversion to Christianity (colour litho)
7153520 Edwin I, King of Northumbria and his conversion to Christianity (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Vi Century Collection: Bodhidharma (5th - 6th century ) was a Indian Buddhist monk

Bodhidharma (5th - 6th century ) was a Indian Buddhist monk
7136552 Bodhidharma (5th - 6th century ) was a Indian Buddhist monk, and is traditionally credited as the transmitter of Zen. Figurine.; ePascal Deloche/Godong; out of copyright

Vi Century Collection: Basilica of Sant Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna (engraving)

Basilica of Sant Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna (engraving)
3647172 Basilica of Sant Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna (engraving) by Strassberger, Bruno Heinrich (1832-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Basilica of Sant Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna)

Vi Century Collection: Clovis I imposing his will as King of the Franks (engraving)

Clovis I imposing his will as King of the Franks (engraving)
3647156 Clovis I imposing his will as King of the Franks (engraving) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Vi Century Collection: Clovis I, King of the Franks (coloured engraving)

Clovis I, King of the Franks (coloured engraving)
3622264 Clovis I, King of the Franks (coloured engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clovis I (461-511), King of the Franks.); © Look and Learn

Vi Century Collection: Khosran II of Persia with Cross and dove, on his mechanical throne (colour litho)

Khosran II of Persia with Cross and dove, on his mechanical throne (colour litho)
3638271 Khosran II of Persia with Cross and dove, on his mechanical throne (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Khosran II of Persia with Cross and dove)

Vi Century Collection: Clovis I, King of the Franks, entering Toulouse after defeating the Visigoths, 508 (engraving)

Clovis I, King of the Franks, entering Toulouse after defeating the Visigoths, 508 (engraving)
5233493 Clovis I, King of the Franks, entering Toulouse after defeating the Visigoths, 508 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clovis I, King of the Franks)

Vi Century Collection: St Augustine arriving in Kent, AD 597 (litho)

St Augustine arriving in Kent, AD 597 (litho)
6015000 St Augustine arriving in Kent, AD 597 (litho) by Hardy, Paul (19th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Augustine arriving in Kent, AD 597)

Vi Century Collection: Conversion of Ethelbert, King of Kent, to Christianity, Canterbury, c600 (litho)

Conversion of Ethelbert, King of Kent, to Christianity, Canterbury, c600 (litho)
6014701 Conversion of Ethelbert, King of Kent, to Christianity, Canterbury, c600 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conversion of Ethelbert, King of Kent)

Vi Century Collection: Sainte Radegonde et Fortunatus. St Radegund and the poet Venentius Fortunatus

Sainte Radegonde et Fortunatus. St Radegund and the poet Venentius Fortunatus, 6th Century (engraving)
6029296 Sainte Radegonde et Fortunatus. St Radegund and the poet Venentius Fortunatus, 6th Century (engraving) by Hamon, Jean Louis (1821-74); Private Collection; (add.info)

Vi Century Collection: Bronze figure of Victory, 6th Century (engraving)

Bronze figure of Victory, 6th Century (engraving)
5207516 Bronze figure of Victory, 6th Century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bronze figure of Victory, 6th Century)

Vi Century Collection: St Maurus gives Florus his habit (chromolitho)

St Maurus gives Florus his habit (chromolitho)
1093835 St Maurus gives Florus his habit (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Maurus gives Florus his habit)

Vi Century Collection: St Gregory sends missionaries to England, 596 (chromolitho)

St Gregory sends missionaries to England, 596 (chromolitho)
1093816 St Gregory sends missionaries to England, 596 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Gregory sends missionaries to England, 596)

Vi Century Collection: Charibert I, Frankish King of Paris (engraving)

Charibert I, Frankish King of Paris (engraving)
969117 Charibert I, Frankish King of Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charibert I (c517-567), Frankish King of Paris

Vi Century Collection: Childebert I, Frankish King of Paris (engraving)

Childebert I, Frankish King of Paris (engraving)
969115 Childebert I, Frankish King of Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Childebert I (496-558), Frankish King of Paris

Vi Century Collection: St Genevieve (colour litho)

St Genevieve (colour litho)
1092329 St Genevieve (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Genevieve. Patron saint of Paris)

Vi Century Collection: St Jestin ab Geraint (coloured engraving)

St Jestin ab Geraint (coloured engraving)
821965 St Jestin ab Geraint (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Jestin ab Geraint)

Vi Century Collection: Interior of the Basilica of Sant Appolinare Nuovo, Ravenna, Italy (engraving)

Interior of the Basilica of Sant Appolinare Nuovo, Ravenna, Italy (engraving)
3101241 Interior of the Basilica of Sant Appolinare Nuovo, Ravenna, Italy (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Vi Century Collection: Monogram of Theoderic the Great, King of the Ostrogoths (engraving)

Monogram of Theoderic the Great, King of the Ostrogoths (engraving)
3101239 Monogram of Theoderic the Great, King of the Ostrogoths (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monogram of Theoderic the Great, King of the Ostrogoths)

Vi Century Collection: Devotion in the 5th and 6th Centuries - Fasting and Prayer (gravure)

Devotion in the 5th and 6th Centuries - Fasting and Prayer (gravure)
671687 Devotion in the 5th and 6th Centuries - Fasting and Prayer (gravure) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Devotion in the 5th and 6th Centuries - Fasting and Prayer)

Vi Century Collection: Giant Standing Buddha, 5th-6th century (stone)

Giant Standing Buddha, 5th-6th century (stone)
ALI259694 Giant Standing Buddha, 5th-6th century (stone) by Afghan School; Valley of the Buddhas, Bamyan, Afghanistan; (add.info)

Vi Century Collection: Belisarius attacking the Ostrogoths in Rome, 536 (engraving)

Belisarius attacking the Ostrogoths in Rome, 536 (engraving)
3647169 Belisarius attacking the Ostrogoths in Rome, 536 (engraving) by Vogel, Hermann (1856-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Belisarius attacking the Ostrogoths in Rome, 536)

Vi Century Collection: Alboin, King of the Lombards (engraving)

Alboin, King of the Lombards (engraving)
3647164 Alboin, King of the Lombards (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alboin, King of the Lombards (c530-572)

Vi Century Collection: Les Statues Colossales Du Bamian (engraving)

Les Statues Colossales Du Bamian (engraving)
2788941 Les Statues Colossales Du Bamian (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Statues Colossales Du Bamian)

Vi Century Collection: Clovis I, Merovingian King of the Franks (engraving)

Clovis I, Merovingian King of the Franks (engraving)
969114 Clovis I, Merovingian King of the Franks (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clovis I (c466-511), Merovingian King of the Franks

Vi Century Collection: Byzantine costumes, first half of 6th Century (coloured engraving)

Byzantine costumes, first half of 6th Century (coloured engraving)
968816 Byzantine costumes, first half of 6th Century (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Byzantine costumes, first half of 6th Century)

Vi Century Collection: Empress Theodora, wife of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I (chromolitho)

Empress Theodora, wife of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I (chromolitho)
972366 Empress Theodora, wife of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Empress Theodora (c500-548)

Vi Century 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)

Vi Century Collection: Fredegund, Queen Consort of Chilperic I, Frankish King of Neustria (colour litho)

Fredegund, Queen Consort of Chilperic I, Frankish King of Neustria (colour litho)
976070 Fredegund, Queen Consort of Chilperic I, Frankish King of Neustria (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fredegund (d597)

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)

Vi Century Collection: The Byzantine general Belisarius as an old man (engraving)

The Byzantine general Belisarius as an old man (engraving)
3647167 The Byzantine general Belisarius as an old man (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Byzantine general Belisarius (c505-565) as an old man

Vi Century Collection: The Palace of Theoderic the Great in Ravenna (engraving)

The Palace of Theoderic the Great in Ravenna (engraving)
3647160 The Palace of Theoderic the Great in Ravenna (engraving) by Strassberger, Bruno Heinrich (1832-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Palace of Theoderic the Great in Ravenna)

Vi Century Collection: Former palace of Theoderic the Great, King of the Ostrogoths, in Ravenna, Italy (colour litho)

Former palace of Theoderic the Great, King of the Ostrogoths, in Ravenna, Italy (colour litho)
3100838 Former palace of Theoderic the Great, King of the Ostrogoths, in Ravenna, Italy (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mahomet
LLM454722 Mahomet by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mahomet. Illustration from Ogdens cigarette card series on Leaders of Men issued in 1924.); © Look and Learn

Vi Century 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)

Vi Century Collection: Figure of a woman on the back of a horse, Mural painting in the Ajanta caves (number 1)

Figure of a woman on the back of a horse, Mural painting in the Ajanta caves (number 1)
AIS5380564 Figure of a woman on the back of a horse, Mural painting in the Ajanta caves (number 1), Gupta period, 5th-6th century (painting) by Indian School, (5th century); Ajanta, Maharashtra

Vi Century Collection: The horse of Alboin, King of the Lombards, falling as he enters the city of Pavia, 572 (engraving)

The horse of Alboin, King of the Lombards, falling as he enters the city of Pavia, 572 (engraving)
5229139 The horse of Alboin, King of the Lombards, falling as he enters the city of Pavia, 572 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The horse of Alboin)

Vi Century Collection: St Columba made the sign of the Cross, and the great gates opened wide (colour litho)

St Columba made the sign of the Cross, and the great gates opened wide (colour litho)
5208328 St Columba made the sign of the Cross, and the great gates opened wide (colour litho) by Skelton, J. R. (1888-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Columba made the sign of the Cross)

Vi Century Collection: St Augustine (colour litho)

St Augustine (colour litho)
3620565 St Augustine (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Augustine.); © Look and Learn

Vi Century Collection: Mahomets musicians (engraving)

Mahomets musicians (engraving)
3624356 Mahomets musicians (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mahomets musicians)

Vi Century Collection: Departure of a Vandal fleet laden with booty from a sacked city (engraving)

Departure of a Vandal fleet laden with booty from a sacked city (engraving)
3647158 Departure of a Vandal fleet laden with booty from a sacked city (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

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The VI century, a time of great historical significance and cultural diversity. From the powerful Emperor Justinian I, depicted in a captivating portrait that reflects his authority and influence over the Byzantine Empire. Moving on to the defeat and death of Didier of Toulouse before Carcassonne, an engraving that immortalizes a significant event in European history. Venturing beyond Europe, we encounter Inca Viracocha from Tiahuanaco Classico, showcasing the rich artistic heritage of ancient South America. The intricate details of this sculpture transport us back to a time when civilizations flourished across different continents. Shifting gears to the Middle Ages, Pope Hormisdas emerges through an evocative drawing from "I misteri del vaticano. " This representation offers insight into religious power dynamics during this era. In another corner of history lies Muhammad's journey to Medina (Hijra), captured in an engraving alongside Abu Bakr. Their migration symbolizes resilience against persecution and marks a turning point for Islam. Returning to Europe once more, we encounter elements from the Staffordshire Hoard—a treasure trove revealing exquisite craftsmanship with gold and silver helmet reconstructions. These artifacts provide glimpses into early medieval life. Boece (Boezio, Boetius), an Italian philosopher whose portrait is found within "I misteri del vaticano, " reminds us of intellectual pursuits during this period—an age marked by both turmoil and enlightenment. Further exploring religious figures, we come across yet another depiction of Prophet Mohammed or Muhammad—this time as an engraving capturing his essence as a spiritual leader who left an indelible mark on human history. Traveling eastward brings us face-to-face with Buddha from a stupa—a terracotta masterpiece that embodies serenity and wisdom prevalent throughout Buddhist traditions. Lastly, Lancelot du Lac takes center stage in Antoine Verard's illustration—a testament to chivalry and the enduring tales of King Arthur's court.