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Frederick I Collection

Frederick I, also known as Frederick Barbarossa, was a prominent figure in medieval history

Background imageFrederick I Collection: The Lindisfarne Gospels, 715-721

The Lindisfarne Gospels, 715-721. Eadfrith, (Bishop of Lindisfarne) (?-721). Found in the collection of the British Museum, London

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Battle of Legnano

Battle of Legnano
Fighting at the Battle of Legnano, near Milan, 1176, in which the forces of Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa, were finally defeated in their attempts to control the Italian city states of

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Costume of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, d. 1190, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Costume of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, d. 1190, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912578 Costume of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, d. 1190, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Costume of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, Frederick Barbarossa or Friedrich der Rothbart, d. 1190)

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Grand Duchess Luise of Baden, Friedrich I, Liersch

Grand Duchess Luise of Baden, Friedrich I, Liersch
947813 Grand Duchess Luise of Baden, Friedrich I, Liersch by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Costume of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, d. 1190, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Costume of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, d. 1190, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912579 Costume of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, d. 1190, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Costume of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, Frederick Barbarossa or Friedrich der Rothbart, d. 1190)

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Table of Monarchs from Gustav Vasa to Gustav III, c. 1787 Creator: Ulrika Fredrika Pasch

Table of Monarchs from Gustav Vasa to Gustav III, c. 1787 Creator: Ulrika Fredrika Pasch
Table of Monarchs from Gustav Vasa to Gustav III, c. 1787

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Ulrika Eleonora d.y. (1688-1741), Queen of Sweden, her consort Frederick I... 18th century

Ulrika Eleonora d.y. (1688-1741), Queen of Sweden, her consort Frederick I... 18th century. Creator: Niklas Lavreince
Ulrika Eleonora d.y. (1688-1741), Queen of Sweden, her consort Frederick I (1676-1751), Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel, King of Sweden, 18th century

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Hedvig Ulrika Taube (1714-1744) also Countess von Hessenstein, c1735

Hedvig Ulrika Taube (1714-1744) also Countess von Hessenstein, c1735. Creator: Lorens Pasch the Elder
Hedvig Ulrika Taube (1714-1744) also Countess von Hessenstein, c1735

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Plate 7 for History of Brandenburg for 1793, 1792. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

Plate 7 for History of Brandenburg for 1793, 1792. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Plate 7 for History of Brandenburg for 1793, 1792

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781

Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Plate 5 for History of Brandenburg for 1793, 1792. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

Plate 5 for History of Brandenburg for 1793, 1792. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Plate 5 for History of Brandenburg for 1793, 1792

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Plate 4 for History of Brandenburg for 1793, 1792. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

Plate 4 for History of Brandenburg for 1793, 1792. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Plate 4 for History of Brandenburg for 1793, 1792

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Fredrik I, 1676-1751, King of Sweden and his wife Ulrika Eleonora d.y.1688-1741, Queen of... 1733

Fredrik I, 1676-1751, King of Sweden and his wife Ulrika Eleonora d.y.1688-1741, Queen of... 1733
Fredrik I, 1676-1751, King of Sweden and his wife Ulrika Eleonora d.y.1688-1741, Queen of Sweden, 1733

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Frederick I, 1676-1751, King of Sweden, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel, 1730. Creator: Martin van Meytens

Frederick I, 1676-1751, King of Sweden, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel, 1730. Creator: Martin van Meytens
Frederick I, 1676-1751, King of Sweden, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel, 1730

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Fredrik I, 1676-1751, King of Sweden Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel, 18th century

Fredrik I, 1676-1751, King of Sweden Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel, 18th century. Creator: Lorens Pasch the Elder
Fredrik I, 1676-1751, King of Sweden Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel, 18th century

Background imageFrederick I Collection: The Burgraves, 1903. Creator: Georges Antoine Rochegrosse

The Burgraves, 1903. Creator: Georges Antoine Rochegrosse
The Burgraves, 1903

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Submission of the Emperor Frederick Barbarossa to Pope Alexander III, 1712. Creator: Hieronymus Hau

Submission of the Emperor Frederick Barbarossa to Pope Alexander III, 1712. Creator: Hieronymus Hau
Submission of the Emperor Frederick Barbarossa to Pope Alexander III, 1712

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Alliance of Kings Frederick I. in Prussia, August II the Strong and Frederick IV of Denmark, 1709

Alliance of Kings Frederick I. in Prussia, August II the Strong and Frederick IV of Denmark, 1709. Found in the Collection of Stiftung PreuB ische Schlo sser und Ga rten Berlin-Brandenburg

Background imageFrederick I Collection: The Kyffhaeuser Monument, also known as the Barbarossa Monument

The Kyffhaeuser Monument, also known as the Barbarossa Monument, is an Emperor Wilhelm Monument in the Kyffhaeuser
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Background imageFrederick I Collection: Town centre with St. Mary's Church, Barbarossa town of Gelnhausen, Main-Kinzig district, Hesse

Town centre with St. Mary's Church, Barbarossa town of Gelnhausen, Main-Kinzig district, Hesse, Germany
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Background imageFrederick I Collection: Scene from the old town, Barbarossa town of Gelnhausen, Main-Kinzig district, Hesse, Germany

Scene from the old town, Barbarossa town of Gelnhausen, Main-Kinzig district, Hesse, Germany
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Background imageFrederick I Collection: Portrait of Frederick I, King of Prussia, Elector of Bavaria. Fredericus, Rex Prussia El. Br

Portrait of Frederick I, King of Prussia, Elector of Bavaria. Fredericus, Rex Prussia El. Br
5913183 Portrait of Frederick I, King of Prussia, Elector of Bavaria. Fredericus, Rex Prussia El. Br. In wig, lace kerchief, robes, and chain with Order of the Black Eagle and Elephant of Denmark

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Barbarossas Escape over the Alps (engraving)

Barbarossas Escape over the Alps (engraving)
2788218 Barbarossas Escape over the Alps (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barbarossas Escape over the Alps)

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Hohenzollerns Swollen Head (engraving)

Hohenzollerns Swollen Head (engraving)
2788257 Hohenzollerns Swollen Head (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hohenzollerns Swollen Head)

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Frederick William economises (engraving)

Frederick William economises (engraving)
2788260 Frederick William economises (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick William economises)

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Frederick I, King of Bohemia, the Winter King (engraving)

Frederick I, King of Bohemia, the Winter King (engraving)
3646791 Frederick I, King of Bohemia, the Winter King (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick I, King of Bohemia (1596-1632), the Winter King

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Coronation of King Frederick I of Prussia, 1701 (engraving)

Coronation of King Frederick I of Prussia, 1701 (engraving)
3647545 Coronation of King Frederick I of Prussia, 1701 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation of King Frederick I of Prussia, 1701)

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Henry the Lion, Duke of Saxony, submitting to Frederick Barbarossa at Erfurt, 1181 (engraving)

Henry the Lion, Duke of Saxony, submitting to Frederick Barbarossa at Erfurt, 1181 (engraving)
3647253 Henry the Lion, Duke of Saxony, submitting to Frederick Barbarossa at Erfurt, 1181 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry the Lion)

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Hartmann of Siebenich disguised as Frederick Barbarossa to enable the Emperor to escape from Susa

Hartmann of Siebenich disguised as Frederick Barbarossa to enable the Emperor to escape from Susa, Italy
3647252 Hartmann of Siebenich disguised as Frederick Barbarossa to enable the Emperor to escape from Susa, Italy, 1168 (engraving) by German School

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Investiture of Frederick I of the house of Hohenzollern as Elector of Brandenburg at the Council

Investiture of Frederick I of the house of Hohenzollern as Elector of Brandenburg at the Council of Constance
3101033 Investiture of Frederick I of the house of Hohenzollern as Elector of Brandenburg at the Council of Constance, 18 April 1417 (colour litho) by German School

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Portrait of Frederick V, Elector of Palatine and King of Bohemia (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Frederick V, Elector of Palatine and King of Bohemia (oil on canvas)
CH401907 Portrait of Frederick V, Elector of Palatine and King of Bohemia (oil on canvas) by Honthorst, Gerrit van (1590-1656); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Portrait of Frederick Barbarossa (engraving)

Portrait of Frederick Barbarossa (engraving)
819480 Portrait of Frederick Barbarossa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick Barbarossa, Emperor of Germany. Engraved by John Chapman)

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Frederick Barbarossa at a feast in Mainz (engraving)

Frederick Barbarossa at a feast in Mainz (engraving)
3647254 Frederick Barbarossa at a feast in Mainz (engraving) by Vogel, Hermann (1856-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick Barbarossa at a feast in Mainz)

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Frederick Barbarossa entering Milan, 1158 (engraving)

Frederick Barbarossa entering Milan, 1158 (engraving)
3647248 Frederick Barbarossa entering Milan, 1158 (engraving) by Camphausen, Wilhelm (1818-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick Barbarossa entering Milan, 1158)

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Investiture of Frederick I as Margrave of Brandenburg, 1417 (engraving)

Investiture of Frederick I as Margrave of Brandenburg, 1417 (engraving)
3647332 Investiture of Frederick I as Margrave of Brandenburg, 1417 (engraving) by Bartsch, Gustav (1821-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Investiture of Frederick I as Margrave of Brandenburg)

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Pamphlet mocking the Winter King, Frederick I of Bohemia, 1621 (engraving)

Pamphlet mocking the Winter King, Frederick I of Bohemia, 1621 (engraving)
3646910 Pamphlet mocking the Winter King, Frederick I of Bohemia, 1621 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pamphlet mocking the Winter King)

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Frederick Barbarossa at the assault on the town of Iconium, 3rd Crusade, 1188 (chromolitho)

Frederick Barbarossa at the assault on the town of Iconium, 3rd Crusade, 1188 (chromolitho)
2817160 Frederick Barbarossa at the assault on the town of Iconium, 3rd Crusade, 1188 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Investiture of Frederick I of the house of Hohenzollern as Margrave of Brandenburg, 1415 (woodcut)

Investiture of Frederick I of the house of Hohenzollern as Margrave of Brandenburg, 1415 (woodcut)
3101251 Investiture of Frederick I of the house of Hohenzollern as Margrave of Brandenburg, 1415 (woodcut) by German School

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Investiture of Frederick I of the house of Hohenzollern as Margrave of Brandenburg, 1415 (woodcut)

Investiture of Frederick I of the house of Hohenzollern as Margrave of Brandenburg, 1415 (woodcut)
3101250 Investiture of Frederick I of the house of Hohenzollern as Margrave of Brandenburg, 1415 (woodcut) by German School

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Carved stone image of Frederick Barbarossa, Holy Roman Emperor (engraving)

Carved stone image of Frederick Barbarossa, Holy Roman Emperor (engraving)
3101230 Carved stone image of Frederick Barbarossa, Holy Roman Emperor (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carved stone image of Frederick Barbarossa)

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Friedrich I, 1152-1190 (coloured engraving)

Friedrich I, 1152-1190 (coloured engraving)
2797461 Friedrich I, 1152-1190 (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Friedrich I, 1152-1190)

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Procession on the morning of the investiture of Frederick I of the house of Hohenzollern as

Procession on the morning of the investiture of Frederick I of the house of Hohenzollern as Elector of Brandenburg
3101039 Procession on the morning of the investiture of Frederick I of the house of Hohenzollern as Elector of Brandenburg, 1417 (litho) by German School

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Portrait of Frederick Barbarossa, Holy Roman Emperor, as a Crusader, 1188 (colour litho)

Portrait of Frederick Barbarossa, Holy Roman Emperor, as a Crusader, 1188 (colour litho)
3100831 Portrait of Frederick Barbarossa, Holy Roman Emperor, as a Crusader, 1188 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Frederick I (1371-1440) with Sigismund in Konstanz being rewarded with the land of Kurmark in 1417

Frederick I (1371-1440) with Sigismund in Konstanz being rewarded with the land of Kurmark in 1417 (colour litho)
725438 Frederick I (1371-1440) with Sigismund in Konstanz being rewarded with the land of Kurmark in 1417 (colour litho) by Rohling

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Frederick I (1371-1440) fighting against the Von Quitzow family in 1414 (colour litho)

Frederick I (1371-1440) fighting against the Von Quitzow family in 1414 (colour litho)
725437 Frederick I (1371-1440) fighting against the Von Quitzow family in 1414 (colour litho) by Rohling, Carl (1849-1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Frederick I crossing the Bosphorus (engraving)

Frederick I crossing the Bosphorus (engraving)
655759 Frederick I crossing the Bosphorus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick I crossing the Bosphorus)

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Frederick I of Bohemia (engraving)

Frederick I of Bohemia (engraving)
816876 Frederick I of Bohemia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick V, Elector Palatine, and - as Frederick I - King of Bohemia)

Background imageFrederick I Collection: Death of Frederick Barbarossa (colour litho)

Death of Frederick Barbarossa (colour litho)
3638308 Death of Frederick Barbarossa (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Frederick Barbarossa)



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Frederick I, also known as Frederick Barbarossa, was a prominent figure in medieval history. Born in 1122, he became the Holy Roman Emperor and left a lasting impact on Europe. One of his notable contributions was his patronage of the arts. The Lindisfarne Gospels, created between 715-721, are an exquisite example of illuminated manuscripts that flourished under his reign. These beautifully illustrated religious texts showcased the artistic prowess of the time. However, Frederick I was not just a patron of the arts; he was also a formidable military leader. The Battle of Legnano in 1176 saw him face off against rebellious Italian city-states. Despite initial setbacks, Frederick's forces emerged victorious and solidified his authority over northern Italy. Amidst courtly life during his rule, tournaments were popular events that showcased chivalry and martial skills. An illuminated manuscript called Hortus deliciarum depicted these grand spectacles held at pleasure gardens in Germany during the late 12th century. The Kyffhaeuser Monument stands as a testament to Frederick's enduring legacy. Erected in 1890 within Thuringia's Kyffhaeuser Mountains, it honors both Emperor Wilhelm and Barbarossa himself – symbolizing their connection through German history. Gelnhausen is another town associated with Frederick I's reign. Its town center features St. Mary's Church and picturesque scenes from its old town – remnants of an era when Barbarossa ruled over Hesse region with authority and grace. Portraits capture different facets of this influential ruler: one depicts him as King of Prussia wearing regal attire adorned with prestigious orders like the Black Eagle and Elephant of Denmark; another showcases an alliance between Kings Frederick I. , August II the Strong (King of Poland), and Frederick IV (King of Denmark) forged in 1709 for political purposes.