Carolingian Collection (#8)

Litter with escort, accompanied by buccina players. time of Charlemagne, 9th Century (colour litho)
3620652 Litter with escort, accompanied by buccina players. time of Charlemagne, 9th Century (colour litho) by Heins, Armand Jean (1856-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Litter with escort)

Louis the Child, last Carolingian King of East Francia (engraving)
3647236 Louis the Child, last Carolingian King of East Francia (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis the Child (893-911)

Charlemagne teaching children at his court (engraving)
3647204 Charlemagne teaching children at his court (engraving) by Pletsch, Oskar (1830-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne teaching children at his court)

Charlemagne orders the felling of the Irmensaule, sacred oak tree of the Saxons, 772 (engraving)
3647198 Charlemagne orders the felling of the Irmensaule, sacred oak tree of the Saxons, 772 (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

The envoys of Caliph Harun al-Rashid bringing gifts to the Emperor Charlemagne, 802 (engraving)
3647193 The envoys of Caliph Harun al-Rashid bringing gifts to the Emperor Charlemagne, 802 (engraving) by Schwind, Moritz Ludwig von (1804-71); Private Collection; (add.info)

Francos Carlovingios (colour litho)
2810694 Francos Carlovingios (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francos Carlovingios)

Eudes ou Odon, 30e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 888, mort en 898 (coloured engraving)
2799626 Eudes ou Odon, 30e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 888, mort en 898 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eudes ou Odon)

La reine Hermentrude, femme de Charles 1r (coloured engraving)
2799620 La reine Hermentrude, femme de Charles 1r (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La reine Hermentrude, femme de Charles 1r)

Thierry 2, 21e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 720, mort en 737 (coloured engraving)
2799611 Thierry 2, 21e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 720, mort en 737 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thierry 2, 21e roi de France)

Dagobert 2, 18e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 711, mort en 716 (coloured engraving)
2799605 Dagobert 2, 18e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 711, mort en 716 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dagobert 2, 18e roi de France)

Regente carlovingienne (colour litho)
2796759 Regente carlovingienne (colour litho) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Regente carlovingienne)

Ms 1 fol. 60v St. Mark at his desk, from the Gospel of St. Mark, from the Ebbo Gospels, c
XIR17798 Ms 1 fol.60v St. Mark at his desk, from the Gospel of St. Mark, from the Ebbo Gospels, c.816-835 (vellum) by French School, (9th century); 18x14 cm; Bibliotheque Municipale, Epernay

Charlemagne and his scholars, illustration from Hutchinson
STC358100 Charlemagne and his scholars, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho) by Bls, Eugen von (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ms 4 fol. 101v St. Luke, from the Gospel of St. Riquier, c. 800 (vellum)
XIR240923 Ms 4 fol.101v St. Luke, from the Gospel of St. Riquier, c.800 (vellum) by French School, (9th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Abbeville, France; French, out of copyright

Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne (colour litho)
STC255247 Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne (colour litho) by French School; Private Collection; (add.info.: late Renaissance prints of Caesars, Holy Roman Emperors)

Ms 659 fol. 2r Charlemagne Names the First Count of Flanders
HLK282598 Ms 659 fol.2r Charlemagne Names the First Count of Flanders, 1477 (vellum) (detail of 282597) by Master of Mary of Burgundy

The Vessels be not Laden with Merchandise, but Manned with Cruel Foes
STC292429 The Vessels be not Laden with Merchandise, but Manned with Cruel Foes, illustration from The Story of France Told to Boys and Girls by Mary Macgregor, 1920 (colour litho) by Rainey

A Carlovingian king in his palace, personifying Wisdom appealing to the whole human race
STC214462 A Carlovingian king in his palace, personifying Wisdom appealing to the whole human race, after a miniature in a manuscript

Louis d Outremer returns to France to claim the throne, 936 (engraving)
969141 Louis d Outremer returns to France to claim the throne, 936 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor, Rome, 800 (engraving)
969132 Coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor, Rome, 800 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor, Rome)

The coronation of Charlemagne (engraving)
969038 The coronation of Charlemagne (engraving) by Steelink, Willem II (1856-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The coronation of Charlemagne. Charlemagne became King of the Franks in 768)

Frankish warriors of the time of Charlemagne (chromolitho)
1093529 Frankish warriors of the time of Charlemagne (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frankish warriors of the time of Charlemagne)

Louis II, Carolingian King of France from 877-879 (chromolitho)
668839 Louis II, Carolingian King of France from 877-879 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis II, Carolingian King of France from 877-879)

The Abbot Vivian surrounded by monks of St Martin of Tours presenting the book to Charles
BNP159994 The Abbot Vivian surrounded by monks of St Martin of Tours presenting the book to Charles II the Bald, 9th century (miniature) by French School, (9th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

Equestrian statue of Charlemagne (742-814) (bronze) (see also 152998)
XIR28028 Equestrian statue of Charlemagne (742-814) (bronze) (see also 152998) by French School, (8th century); Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Lat 1152 f. 3v Charlemagne (Carolus Magnus, Charles the Great) (747-814
SC33719 Lat 1152 f.3v Charlemagne (Carolus Magnus, Charles the Great) (747-814) King of the Franks and Christian Emperor of the West, from the Psalter of Charles the Bold (vellum) by French School

Ms 18 fol. 13 King David playing a psaltery, from a psalter (vellum)
XIR182677 Ms 18 fol.13 King David playing a psaltery, from a psalter (vellum) by French School, (9th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Angers, France; French, out of copyright

Equestrian statue of Charlemagne (747-814) (bronze) (see also 28028 and 152998)
XIR178321 Equestrian statue of Charlemagne (747-814) (bronze) (see also 28028 and 152998) by French School, (8th century); Louvre, Paris

Diet of Aquitaine held at Toulouse, 790 (engraving)
5233495 Diet of Aquitaine held at Toulouse, 790 (engraving) by Cochin, Charles Nicolas II (1715-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diet of Aquitaine held at Toulouse, 790)

The Emperor Charlemagne asked the bishop to send him two cases of the same cheese every year (engraving)
6029357 The Emperor Charlemagne asked the bishop to send him two cases of the same cheese every year (engraving) by French School

Prince of the Carolingian Franks preparing to give a lavish feast in celebration of the marriage of his daughter
6029354 Prince of the Carolingian Franks preparing to give a lavish feast in celebration of the marriage of his daughter (engraving) by French School

Statue of the Emperor Charlemagne, by Louis Rochet (engraving)
6029353 Statue of the Emperor Charlemagne, by Louis Rochet (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of the Emperor Charlemagne, by Louis Rochet)

The Holy Roman Empire of Charlemagne (engraving)
6029352 The Holy Roman Empire of Charlemagne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Holy Roman Empire of Charlemagne)

Goblet known as the Glass of Charlemagne (engraving)
6029347 Goblet known as the Glass of Charlemagne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goblet known as the Glass of Charlemagne)

Louis V, last Carolingian King of Western Francia (engraving)
969143 Louis V, last Carolingian King of Western Francia (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis V (c967-987), last Carolingian King of Western Francia

Emma of France kisses the knee of her husband Raoul, in recognition of his sovereignty (engraving)
969140 Emma of France kisses the knee of her husband Raoul, in recognition of his sovereignty (engraving) by French School

Louis I, King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor (engraving)
969133 Louis I, King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis I (778-840), King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor

Carolingian Frankish costumes, 8th Century (engraving)
968790 Carolingian Frankish costumes, 8th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carolingian Frankish costumes, 8th Century)

Charlemagne (colour litho)
1092325 Charlemagne (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne. Illustration for Le Genie de la France by J B J Champagnac (P C Lehuby)

Odo, King of Western Francia, at the Battle of Montfaucon, 888 (chromolitho)
1093826 Odo, King of Western Francia, at the Battle of Montfaucon, 888 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Odo, King of Western Francia)

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The Carolingian era, characterized by the reign of Charlemagne and his descendants, was a pivotal period in European history. It witnessed significant cultural, political, and religious developments that left an indelible mark on Western civilization. One notable event during this time was the meeting between Pope Adrian I and Charlemagne. This historic encounter is vividly depicted in a miniature found in the incunabula Chronicles. The image captures the significance of their alliance, which laid the foundation for a strong relationship between Church and State. Alcuin of York, a renowned scholar and advisor to Charlemagne, presents his work to Rabanus Maurus in another captivating scene. Their exchange symbolizes the intellectual vibrancy fostered under Carolingian rule as scholars like Alcuin played a crucial role in preserving knowledge from antiquity. The Cross of Lothair II housed at Aachen Cathedral Treasury stands as an exquisite testament to Carolingian craftsmanship. Its intricate design reflects both religious devotion and imperial grandeur—a fitting representation of Charlemagne's dual role as King of the Franks and Emperor of the West. Religious manuscripts also flourished during this era. One such example is an illuminating depiction showcasing Saint Matthew writing his gospel under divine guidance—an awe-inspiring reminder of how faith intertwined with artistic expression during this time. Charlemagne's influence extended beyond politics; he was also deeply invested in education. An engraving based on Albrecht Durer's painting portrays him visiting a school—a visual testament to his patronage of scholars and commitment to learning that earned him recognition as the patron saint of schools. Le Nouveau Theatre du Monde provides us with an expansive view into Charlemagne's vast empire—stretching across Europe—and highlights its geopolitical importance during this epochal period. Another remarkable artwork is found within De Universo by Rabanus Maurus—the coronation scene capturing Charlemagne being anointed as Emperor.