Barbarian Collection

Viking raid under Olaf I
Viking raid along the English Channel led by Olaf Tryggvason, 900s AD. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Celtic bronze swords
Bronze swords of the Celts, found in Ireland. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration of artifacts

Druid carrying mistletoe and a sickle. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

British tank on Western Front, WW1
A British tank, with the name " Barbarian II" painted on its side, in the snow on the Western Front during the First World War. Two German soldiers stand alongside it. Date: 28 December 1917

Druids collecting sacred mistletoe
Druid ceremony gathering mistletoe in the forest. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

FALL OF ROME, 476. Romulus Augustulus (b. 461?), last Roman emperor of the West, deposed by Odoacer in 476
FALL OF ROME, 476. Romulus Augustulus (b.461?), last Roman emperor of the West, deposed by Odoacer in 476. Wood engraving, 19th century

HOUS2A-00062
Men bringing the first Christmas tree to the village. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration by Howard Pyle

Visigoths and Romans defeating the Huns at Chalons
Thorismond proclaimed king of the Visigoths on the battlefield near Chalons after defeating Attila, 451 A.D. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Storyteller reciting Viking sagas
Viking bard singing of heroic legends to Northmen. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Viking attack on Paris, France, 885 AD
Rollo the Ranger attacking Paris from Viking ships on the River Seine, 885 AD. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Man dressed in traditional Celt or Finnish attire
Turanian of Finland in traditional clothing, similar to that worn by the ancient Celts. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Sun-wheel on a Celtic quern, Ireland
Sun-wheel carved on a quern, a primative grinding-stone, Ireland. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century photograph

Germanic invasion stopped at Fiesole, 406 AD
Roman general Flavius Stilicho confronts Radagaisus, Ostrogoth leader, at Fiesole. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

King Gambrinus, the King of Beer
Antique illustration of a King Gambrinus, the King of Beer

Roman bridge over the River Rhine, Germany. Built by Julius Caesar and his legions using timber pilings and beams during the Gallic War. Ponte gettato sul Reno

Southern Barbarians Come to Trade, pair of six-panel screens, early 17th century (ink
1152501 Southern Barbarians Come to Trade, pair of six-panel screens, early 17th century (ink, colour, gold & gold leaf on paper) (see also 1152500) by Kano Naizen (1570-1616) (attr)

Representation of Charlemagne (742-814) (Charles the Great) victorious against the Barbarians
AIS5377054 Representation of Charlemagne (742-814) (Charles the Great) victorious against the Barbarians, Relief of the 9th century (ivory); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany

Portrait of King Visigoth Tulga, 7th century (engraving)
AIS5365843 Portrait of King Visigoth Tulga, 7th century (engraving); © Iberfoto.

Attila the Hun, ruler of the Huns, image from Strahlheim, 1840s (engraving)
UTD4919392 Attila the Hun, ruler of the Huns, image from Strahlheim, 1840s (engraving); (add.info.: Attila (vers 395-453), roi des Huns - Attila the Hun, ruler of the Huns

Visigoth King Sigeric (died 415), 18th century (engraving)
AIS5334535 Visigoth King Sigeric (died 415), 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Representation of the Visigoth King Sigeric (died 415). Engraving of the 18th century); © Iberfoto.

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

Portrait of Totila, King of the Ostrogoths (oil on canvas)
FIA5618223 Portrait of Totila, King of the Ostrogoths (oil on canvas); 94x78 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Totila (ou Baduila)

Theoderic the Great, king of Ostrogoths, ruler of Italy, personality of time of migration of people
UTD4919425 Theoderic the Great, king of Ostrogoths, ruler of Italy, personality of time of migration of people, copperplate engraving from Strahlheim

Third Council of Tolede of Hispanic Bishops under Visigoth rule in 589. King Recarede I (Reccared)
AIS5336707 Third Council of Tolede of Hispanic Bishops under Visigoth rule in 589. King Recarede I (Reccared), called "the Catholic", King of the Visigoths of Spain ()

Saint Genevieve, 17th century (painting)
8698451 Saint Genevieve, 17th century (painting); (add.info.: History. France. Saint Genevieve save Paris from the army of Attila the Hun (450). Painting, France, 17th cent.); © Archives Charmet.

Map showing the Roman Empire and the Barbarians, 1936
7125144 Map showing the Roman Empire and the Barbarians, 1936; (add.info.: Map showing the Roman Empire and the Barbarians)

Isaac sacrifice from Mozarabic Visigothic Bible, 960 (miniature)
AIS5332885 Isaac sacrifice from Mozarabic Visigothic Bible, 960 (miniature); (add.info.: eon. Library of the Royal Colegiate Church of Saint Isidoro); Photo © Rotger/AIC.

Statue of the Barbarian king imprisoned. From the Giardino Cesi. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by G
FLO4997252 Statue of the Barbarian king imprisoned. From the Giardino Cesi. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by G

WALLIA (end (4th century-418). Visigothic King of Hispania (639-642). Successor of Sigeric
CUL4852488 WALLIA (end (4th century-418). Visigothic King of Hispania (639-642). Successor of Sigeric. He expelled by order of the roman emperor Honorius the Vandals and Alans from Hispania

World War I - the Italian Campaign 1915-1918: 1917 Italian poster appealing for contributions to war loan to repel
528524 World War I - the Italian Campaign 1915-1918: 1917 Italian poster appealing for contributions to war loan to repel the Austro-Hungarian and German alliance

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

Statue of the Barbarian king imprisoned. From the Giardino Cesi. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by G
FLO4997249 Statue of the Barbarian king imprisoned. From the Giardino Cesi. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by G

Sainte Genevieve and the Parisians in front of Attila (451), c. 1900 (chromo)
1790168 Sainte Genevieve and the Parisians in front of Attila (451), c. 1900 (chromo); (add.info.: Sainte Genevieve and the people of Paris facing Attila in 451); Photo © CCI.

Attila, king of the Huns, 1895 (lithograph)
UTD4927152 Attila, king of the Huns, 1895 (lithograph); (add.info.: Attila (vers 395-453) roi des Huns - Attila, king of the Huns, illustration from : Great men in word and illustrations "

Sack of Rome (390 BC): Brennus putting his sword in the balance, 1866 (Engraving)
ELD4843734 Sack of Rome (390 BC): Brennus putting his sword in the balance, 1866 (Engraving); (add.info.: Sack of Rome (390 BC): In front of the resistance of the Romans

Esquisse pour la bibliothèque du palais Bourbon : Attila suivi de ses hordes barbares... c1844
Esquisse pour la bibliotheque du palais Bourbon : Attila suivi de ses hordes barbares foule aux pieds l'Italie et les Arts, c1844

Greek hoplite fighting a Persian (Terracotta red-figure kylix), ca 470 BC. Creator: Ancient pottery, Attican Art
Greek hoplite fighting a Persian (Terracotta red-figure kylix), ca 470 BC. Found in the collection of the National Archaeological Museum, Athens

Greek soldier fighting a Persian (Terracotta red-figure Nolan amphora), ca 470 BC. Found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Amazons in battle. From Liber de natura rerum by Thomas de Cantimpré, um 1290. Creator: Anonymous
Amazons in battle. From Liber de natura rerum by Thomas de Cantimpre, um 1290. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque municipale, Valenciennes

Amazons in battle. From Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César by Wauchier de Denain, ca. 1470-1480. Creator: Anonymous
Amazons in battle. From Histoire ancienne jusqu'a Cesar by Wauchier de Denain, ca. 1470-1480. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque municipale, Rouen

Amazons. From Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César by Wauchier de Denain, c. 1260-1270. Creator: Anonymous
Amazons. From Histoire ancienne jusqu'a Cesar by Wauchier de Denain, c. 1260-1270. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque municipale, Dijon

Amazons in battle. From Speculum historiale by Vincent de Beauvais, 1463. Creator: Anonymous
Amazons in battle. From Speculum historiale by Vincent de Beauvais, 1463. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Amazons in battle. From Speculum historiale by Vincent de Beauvais, 1334. Creator: Maître de Fauvel (active 1314-1340)
Amazons in battle. From Speculum historiale by Vincent de Beauvais, 1334. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Amazons in battle. From "Histoires Roger", c. 1280. Creator: Anonymous. Amazons in battle
Amazons in battle. From "Histoires Roger", c. 1280. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Amazonomachy (Battle of Greeks against Amazons). Lekythos, ca 420-410 BC. Creator
Amazonomachy (Battle of Greeks against Amazons). Lekythos, ca 420-410 BC. Found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Combat between an Amazon and a Greek. (Nolan amphora), ca 470-460 BC. Creator: Alcimachus Painter (active c. 460 BC)
Combat between an Amazon and a Greek. (Nolan amphora), ca 470-460 BC. Found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Northern Barbarians. Engraving. Later colouration
Ancient Age. Northern Barbarians. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Portrait of Wamba, Visigoth King of Hispania (reign from 672 to 680), 16th century (painting)
AIS5365254 Portrait of Wamba, Visigoth King of Hispania (reign from 672 to 680), 16th century (painting) by Ariosto, Filippo (16th century); Museu Militar, Castell de Montjuic, Barcelona

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"Unleashing the Barbarian Spirit: A Journey through Ancient Times" Step back in time to witness the ferocity and bravery of the barbarians that shaped history. From the British tank roaring across the Western Front during World War 1, reminiscent of their ancestors' indomitable spirit, to the gleaming Celtic bronze swords wielded by fearless warriors. Amidst ancient rituals, a Druid carries mistletoe, a sacred symbol of power and healing. These mystical figures were revered for their connection with nature and wisdom. In another era, Viking raids under Olaf I sent shivers down coastal settlements as they sought glory and riches. The fall of Rome in 476 marked a turning point as Romulus Augustulus faced his demise at the hands of Odoacer. Witness this historic event through a wood engraving from the 19th century, capturing both triumph and tragedy. Delve into Celtic culture with its intricate sun-wheel on an Irish quern - a testament to their craftsmanship and spiritual beliefs. Visigoths joining forces with Romans against formidable Huns at Chalons showcase unity amidst chaos. Gather around as storytellers recite Viking sagas filled with epic battles and legendary heroes who etched their names in history's annals. The Vikings' audacious attack on Paris in 885 AD left an indelible mark on France's capital city. Immerse yourself further into these ancient worlds by encountering individuals dressed in traditional Celt or Finnish attire – embodying centuries-old traditions that have endured through time. Join us on this captivating journey where we unravel tales of conquests, valor, mysticism, and cultural heritage – reminding us that even amidst chaos lies untamed beauty waiting to be discovered within our shared human history.