Vith Century Collection (#5)

Ultragotha (Ultragothe), Queen of the Franks, wife to Childebert I, 6th century
FLO4673246 Ultragotha (Ultragothe), Queen of the Franks, wife to Childebert I, 6th century. She wears a crown over her long hair, a tunic with sleeves

Radegund (Radegonde de Poitiers), Frankish princess, c. 520-586, wife of Clothar I
FLO4673255 Radegund (Radegonde de Poitiers), Frankish princess, c.520-586, wife of Clothar I. She wears a fine chainmail dress, a veil that falls to the knee, tunic, belt, green skirt and blue cape

Statue of Sainte Genevieve (423-502), French Catholic saint, patron saint of the city of Paris
YOU4418731 Statue of Sainte Genevieve (423-502), French Catholic saint, patron saint of the city of Paris, Marble sculpture by Michel Louis Victor Mercier (1810-1894)

Vestments of a priest, 6th century. He wears a surplice over a cassock, and holds a Bible
FLO4673267 Vestments of a priest, 6th century. He wears a surplice over a cassock, and holds a Bible. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Clovis I, King of the Franks, 466-511. He wears a gold diadem enriched with gemstones
FLO4673220 Clovis I, King of the Franks, 466-511. He wears a gold diadem enriched with gemstones, and consular symbols received from Anastasius I at Tours

Chlothar I, King of the Franks, King of Soissons, Merovingian dynasty, 497-562
FLO4673239 Chlothar I, King of the Franks, King of Soissons, Merovingian dynasty, 497-562. He wears a crown, a long cape over two tunics of different lengths, and holds a bizarre mace

The nativity. Fresco of the apse, 6th-7th century
LRI4688234 The nativity. Fresco of the apse, 6th-7th century by Paleo-Christian, (6th century); Santa Maria foris portas, Castelseprio

History of Gaul: the chief of the Francs Clovis 1er (v. 466 - 511), doors by the soldiers on a shield
XEE4170738 History of Gaul: the chief of the Francs Clovis 1er (v. 466 - 511), doors by the soldiers on a shield. in " Histoire de France learned by image and direct observation

Saint Vst (Saint Vst), (or Saint Vedast or Saint Gaston) catechise Clovis I (circa 466-511)
XEE4148800 Saint Vst (Saint Vst), (or Saint Vedast or Saint Gaston) catechise Clovis I (circa 466-511), King of the Franks - Illustration of 1896 by MALATESTA (MALTESTE Henri Theodore) (1870-1920)

L Invasion barbarian - engraving after the painting Evariste LUMINAIS (1821-1890)
XEE4152390 L Invasion barbarian - engraving after the painting Evariste LUMINAIS (1821-1890) by Luminais, Evariste Vital (1822-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Galsuinde, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving)
7206865 Galsuinde, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving) by Hocquart, Edouard (1789-1870); 34, 5x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: G)

iron helmet khazar, 6-7th century
FIA5373563 iron helmet khazar, 6-7th century by Central Asian School; Museum of History of Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: Musee d histoire de Moscow Russia); Photo © Fine Art Images

Portrait of Bodhidharma (v. 440-528), an Indian monk considered the founder of the Chan Buddhist school (Zen)
LSE4087184 Portrait of Bodhidharma (v. 440-528), an Indian monk considered the founder of the Chan Buddhist school (Zen), the Shaolin monastery and its kung fu school (Kung fu)

Male and female carved figures from Chartres Cathedral
6338870 Male and female carved figures from Chartres Cathedral by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Male and female carved figures from Chartres Cathedral)

Engraved figure on the tomb of Sigebert, Sigibertus Rex, and statue of the same king in the Abbey of Saint-Medard de
6338865 Engraved figure on the tomb of Sigebert, Sigibertus Rex, and statue of the same king in the Abbey of Saint-Medard de Soissons by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Chlothar I sees the feet of the assassins ordered to kill him by his brother Theuderic (colour litho)
3622066 Chlothar I sees the feet of the assassins ordered to kill him by his brother Theuderic (colour litho) by Beuzon, Joseph (1864-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scene from Jonass life: Jonas is rejated on the beach by the big fish. Mosaic of the 5th or 6th century
LRI4648048 Scene from Jonass life: Jonas is rejated on the beach by the big fish. Mosaic of the 5th or 6th century. Cathedrale d Aquileia, Italy by Paleo-Christian, (6th century); Basilica, Aquileia

Goths retreating after being defeated by the Romans at the Battle of Vesuvius, Gothic War, 553 (engraving)
7147843 Goths retreating after being defeated by the Romans at the Battle of Vesuvius, Gothic War, 553 (engraving) by Roeber

Sceptre and coins of Emperor Charlemagne, 748-814
6338903 Sceptre and coins of Emperor Charlemagne, 748-814 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Sceptre and coins of Emperor Charlemagne, 748-814)

Hari Hara, a composite form of the Indian Brahmanic pantheon representing both Vishnu (Hari) and Shiva (Hara)
GIA4764912 Hari Hara, a composite form of the Indian Brahmanic pantheon representing both Vishnu (Hari) and Shiva (Hara). Art Khmer 6th century

Moor on horseback hunting a lion with a spear from a ceiling fresco painting of the Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
6338888 Moor on horseback hunting a lion with a spear from a ceiling fresco painting of the Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain

Tomb of Fredegund or Fredegunda, 543-597, Queen consort of Chilperic I, Merovingian Frankish king of Soissons
6338882 Tomb of Fredegund or Fredegunda, 543-597, Queen consort of Chilperic I, Merovingian Frankish king of Soissons by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Tomb of Fredegund or Fredegunda, 543-597)

History of Gaul: Clotaire (Clothaire) I (497-561), King of the Franks, burns his son Chramne
XEE4170743 History of Gaul: Clotaire (Clothaire) I (497-561), King of the Franks, burns his son Chramne, revolt against him and his family in their own cottage

Chansons de France: Le Roi Dagobert (colour litho)
7183323 Chansons de France: Le Roi Dagobert (colour litho) by Renault, Emile Auguste (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Roi Dagobert. Je vais la remettre a l endroit)

Childebert I (c)
6338866 Childebert I (c by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Childebert I (c. 496-558), King of Paris, Frankish King of the Merovingian dynasty

Paleochretian Art: Eulogy bulb with foot. Face: Saint Thecle, virgin and martyrdom of the 1st century
JLJ4566553 Paleochretian Art: Eulogy bulb with foot. Face: Saint Thecle, virgin and martyrdom of the 1st century, between the beasts. 6th to 7th century AD. Ceramic and terracotta. H. 0.27m

Eastern antiquite: royal bust has ailee crown. Sassanid period (200-630 AD). 5th or 6th century. From Iran
JLJ4564366 Eastern antiquite: royal bust has ailee crown. Sassanid period (200-630 AD). 5th or 6th century. From Iran. Paris, Louvre Museum by Iranian School; Louvre, Paris

Male and female carved figures from Chartres Cathedral
6338868 Male and female carved figures from Chartres Cathedral by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Male and female carved figures from Chartres Cathedral)

Engraved figure on the tomb of Chlothar I, Clotarus Rex, statue of the same king in the Abbey of Saint-Medard de
6338863 Engraved figure on the tomb of Chlothar I, Clotarus Rex, statue of the same king in the Abbey of Saint-Medard de Soissons by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Paradise Garden, illustration from The Travels of Marco Polo, by Rustichello da Pisa (tempera on vellum)
1129575 Paradise Garden, illustration from The Travels of Marco Polo, by Rustichello da Pisa (tempera on vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Muß©Ñammad)

Berholde, a favorite of King Alboin of Lombardy. 1869 (lithograph)
7232937 Berholde, a favorite of King Alboin of Lombardy. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bertoldo or Berholde)

Theodoric the Great, King of the Ostrogoths (engraving)
7147277 Theodoric the Great, King of the Ostrogoths (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theodoric the Great (454-526), King of the Ostrogoths

Teia chosen as King of the Ostrogoths in Italy, 552 (engraving)
7173392 Teia chosen as King of the Ostrogoths in Italy, 552 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teia chosen as King of the Ostrogoths in Italy, 552)

Columns and statue of Vishnu in one of the cave temples of Badami, India (rotogravure)
7185028 Columns and statue of Vishnu in one of the cave temples of Badami, India (rotogravure) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mahomet (engraving)
7184039 Mahomet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mahomet. Illustration for The Prize, 1885.); © Look and Learn

Bamian of the idols (litho)
7171069 Bamian of the idols (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bamian of the idols)

6th Century manuscripts (chromolitho)
7173001 6th Century manuscripts (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 6th Century manuscripts)

Medieval manuscripts (chromolitho)
7173002 Medieval manuscripts (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval manuscripts)

Romans bombarding their enemies with marble statues during the siege of Rome by the Ostrogoths under Vitiges
7147839 Romans bombarding their enemies with marble statues during the siege of Rome by the Ostrogoths under Vitiges, 537-538 (engraving) by German School

St Gall, Irish missionary to the German Alps (engraving)
7147642 St Gall, Irish missionary to the German Alps (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Gall (c550-c646), Irish missionary to the German Alps

The Education of the Children of Clovis I, King of the Franks (engraving)
7147845 The Education of the Children of Clovis I, King of the Franks (engraving) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Medieval manuscripts (chromolitho)
7172999 Medieval manuscripts (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval manuscripts)

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)

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)

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

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

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)

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)

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The 6th century was a time of great historical significance, with events and figures that shaped the course of civilization. Emperor Justinian I, portrayed in a captivating drawing from "I misteri del vaticano" by Franco Mistrali in 1843, stands as a symbol of power and influence. His reign marked the height of the Byzantine Empire's glory. In contrast, the defeat and death of Didier of Toulouse before Carcassonne in 587 is depicted through an engraving. This event highlights the turbulent nature of this era, where battles for supremacy were fought on many fronts. Moving across continents to South America, we encounter Inca Viracocha from Tiahuanaco Classico (500-900 AD). This terracotta representation showcases the rich cultural heritage and artistic prowess prevalent during this period. The Staffordshire Hoard offers us glimpses into ancient craftsmanship with its reconstructed helmet elements made from gold and silver. These artifacts remind us of the wealth and intricate skills possessed by our ancestors. Pope Hormisdas (Ormisda), represented in another drawing from "I misteri del vaticano, " played a crucial role during his papacy (514-523) in shaping religious doctrines that would impact generations to come. The migration to Medina (Hijra) undertaken by Prophet Muhammad (570-632) alongside Abu Bakr is captured vividly. This significant journey allowed them to escape persecution in Mecca and laid the foundation for Islam's future growth. Boece (Boezio or Boetius), an Italian philosopher whose portrait can be found within Franco Mistrali's work, contributed greatly to medieval thought with his writings on various subjects including music theory and theology. Another depiction portrays Prophet Muhammad himself; this engraving provides insight into how he was perceived during different periods throughout history.