Xth Century Collection (#5)

Statue of Queen Mathilde or Mathilde of Flanders (ca. 1031-1083), wife of William the Conquerant
YOU4418774 Statue of Queen Mathilde or Mathilde of Flanders (ca. 1031-1083), wife of William the Conquerant, Queen consort of England

The Parasite and the Soldier
3786011 The Parasite and the Soldier by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: The Parasite and the Soldier - represenative characters of Ancient Theatre, from Comedies of Terence)

Ode to Maecenas - poem by Horace
3785972 Ode to Maecenas - poem by Horace by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Ode to Maecenas - poem by Horace. From fragment in 10th century manuscript)

King Louis IV and King Lothar I. 1796 (engraving)
7233756 King Louis IV and King Lothar I. 1796 (engraving) by Austrian School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Louis IV of West Francia, 10th century)

Anglo Saxon woman (or queen) in a wide-sleeved dress. 1796 (engraving)
7233743 Anglo Saxon woman (or queen) in a wide-sleeved dress. 1796 (engraving) by Austrian School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bacchis and the Fisherman
3785975 Bacchis and the Fisherman by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Bacchis and the Fisherman - represenative characters of Ancient Theatre, from Comedies of Terence)

Coronation of Robert II the pious (972-1031) December 30, 987 (Coronation of Robert II of France 30 December 987)
ELD4926481 Coronation of Robert II the pious (972-1031) December 30, 987 (Coronation of Robert II of France 30 December 987) Image of Epinal 19th century Private Collection by French School

The Norman invasion fleet crosses the channel, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR155377 The Norman invasion fleet crosses the channel, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Rollon
3783143 Rollon; (add.info.: Rollo. Norwegian or Danish nobleman and the first Viking ruler of Normandy. C. 840-947. Engraving by Lecomte, c.1844. Plutarque Francais: Moyen Age, Vol 1)

Viking Sword, 10th century (steel, copper, silver & niello)
7335278 Viking Sword, 10th century (steel, copper, silver & niello) by European School; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

The victory of the Carolingian armies of Otton the Great (912-973) over the Magyars at the Battle of Lechfeld in Swabia
ELD4883954 The victory of the Carolingian armies of Otton the Great (912-973) over the Magyars at the Battle of Lechfeld in Swabia on 10/08/955 which will lead to the Christianization of the Magyar

Conversion of Vladimir I (958-1015), Grand Prince of Rus of Kiev, to Christianity in 988: the great prince of Kiev
ELD4883790 Conversion of Vladimir I (958-1015), Grand Prince of Rus of Kiev, to Christianity in 988: the great prince of Kiev, nicknamed the Red Sun

King Henry I of Germany giving a galous dog as tribute to the deputes of the Hungarians
ELD4886294 King Henry I of Germany giving a galous dog as tribute to the deputes of the Hungarians, 933 (King of Germany Henry (876-936)

Clothing, Fashion, Europe, Middle Ages 3rd-10th century, from left, a 10th century nobleman
7278094 Clothing, Fashion, Europe, Middle Ages 3rd-10th century, from left, a 10th century nobleman by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clothing, Fashion, Europe)

Emperor Otto I and his wife Editha as statues in the chapel of Magdeburg Cathedral
7278915 Emperor Otto I and his wife Editha as statues in the chapel of Magdeburg Cathedral by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Madonna Nicopela, 10th century (enamel)
1749748 The Madonna Nicopela, 10th century (enamel) by Byzantine, (10th century); Museo della Basilica di San Marco, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: Virgin and child, called the Madonna Nicopela)

King Stephen I of Hungary (St. Stephen I of Hungary or Szent Istvan, circa 970-1038)
LRI4635103 King Stephen I of Hungary (St. Stephen I of Hungary or Szent Istvan, circa 970-1038) fighting against the Slavic

The Coronation of Hugh Capet as King of the Franks from 987 to 996
7279837 The Coronation of Hugh Capet as King of the Franks from 987 to 996 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plouchers and carpenters, 11th century
LSE4103280 Plouchers and carpenters, 11th century by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plouchers and carpenters, 11th century); Photo © Leonard de Selva

Theseus Liberator (and the Minotaur). A goup of children congratulating Theseus who killed the Minotaur. (Fresco)
LRI4592251 Theseus Liberator (and the Minotaur). A goup of children congratulating Theseus who killed the Minotaur. (Fresco) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples

Representation of the Apocalypse: the angels pierce with their arrows the monster with seven heads
LRI4586425 Representation of the Apocalypse: the angels pierce with their arrows the monster with seven heads, 11th century (fresco) by Romanesque, (11th century); San Pietro al Monte, Civate

Religious Art, Christ on the Cross. 12th century
LSE4086012 Religious Art, Christ on the Cross. 12th century. by French School, (12th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Religious Art, Christ on the Cross)

A deacon, a noble figure, a king and an eveque illustrating the people of the tenth century;Illustration of
LSE4085164 A deacon, a noble figure, a king and an eveque illustrating the people of the tenth century; Illustration of the nineteenth century draws from " France in the tenth century"

End of the Carolingian dynasty, 988: arrest of Charles (953-991), Duke of Lower Lorraine
XEE4409347 End of the Carolingian dynasty, 988: arrest of Charles (953-991), Duke of Lower Lorraine, by Hugues Capet (941-996) and his army

Robert I of France (865-923), crowned King of the Franks in 922, killed by soldier of Charles III
XEE4183540 Robert I of France (865-923), crowned King of the Franks in 922, killed by soldier of Charles III: Engraving in " Histoire de France populaire" by Henri Martin. 19th century

Battle of the soldiers of Emperor Othon I (Otton or Oton I, 912-973). Miniature in "Le miroir historial"
LRI4665360 Battle of the soldiers of Emperor Othon I (Otton or Oton I, 912-973). Miniature in " Le miroir historial" (Speculum Historiale) by Vincent de Beauvais (1190-1264)

A scene from the Battle of Brunanburh, fought between Aethelstan, King of England and Olaf Guthfrithson
6014999 A scene from the Battle of Brunanburh, fought between Aethelstan, King of England and Olaf Guthfrithson, the Viking ruler of Northumberland, 937 (litho) by English Photographer

Rostam and son of Zal kills the white elephant. (miniature)
LRI4646083 Rostam and son of Zal kills the white elephant. (miniature) by Persian School; Biblioteca Nazionale, Naples, Italy; (add.info.: Islamic Art)

Mozarabic bible page: death of queen Jezebel, page from a Mozarabic bible, 10th century) Leon Biblioteca di San Isidoro
LRI4670506 Mozarabic bible page: death of queen Jezebel, page from a Mozarabic bible, 10th century) Leon Biblioteca di San Isidoro by Spanish School, (10th century); Colegiata de San Isidoro, Leon

Battle of the Holme, 902, between the Danes and the army of Wessex and Kent under Edward the Elder
6014697 Battle of the Holme, 902, between the Danes and the army of Wessex and Kent under Edward the Elder, in which Aethelwold aetheling, who had allied himself with the Danes

Louis V the Faineant (966-987), King of the Franks, expels his mother, Queen Emma of Italy (945-988)
XEE4409352 Louis V the Faineant (966-987), King of the Franks, expels his mother, Queen Emma of Italy (945-988), accused of poisoning her husband, King Lothaire (941-986), 987

The Duke of Brittany surrenders to the Duke of Normandy the keys of the city at the end of a spear
JLJ4565257 The Duke of Brittany surrenders to the Duke of Normandy the keys of the city at the end of a spear. by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Battle between Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar dit Le Cid (1043-1099) and Martin Gomez
LRI4666647 Battle between Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar dit Le Cid (1043-1099) and Martin Gomez. Miniature shot " Chronicles of Spain", 1344. Lisbon

Theseus fighting the minotaur. 1st to 3rd century (mosaic)
LRI4592298 Theseus fighting the minotaur. 1st to 3rd century (mosaic) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

Roman Art: "Violent struggle between the inhabitants of Nocera and the Pompeians in the amphitheatre of Pompei in
LRI4625619 Roman Art: " Violent struggle between the inhabitants of Nocera and the Pompeians in the amphitheatre of Pompei in 59 AD" Detail of a fresco. 1st century AD

Achilles, disguise in women, is recognized by Ulysses among the daughters of Lycomede a Scyros Fresco of Pompei
LRI4625606 Achilles, disguise in women, is recognized by Ulysses among the daughters of Lycomede a Scyros Fresco of Pompei. 1st century AD. Dim

Abd al-Rahman III (891-961) Receiving the Ambassador, 1885 (oil on canvas)
IND119212 Abd al-Rahman III (891-961) Receiving the Ambassador, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Baixeras-Verdaguer, Dionisio (1862-1943); University of Barcelona

Robert II of France, aka The Pious, giving alms to a poor man
7269248 Robert II of France, aka The Pious, giving alms to a poor man.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert II of France, aka The Pious, giving alms to a poor man. Robert II, c)

Two concubines fighting in a harem, the favorite grabs her rivals hair. (miniature)
LRI4646036 Two concubines fighting in a harem, the favorite grabs her rivals hair. (miniature) by Persian School; Biblioteca Nazionale, Naples

Rustam killing the White Demon, from the Shahnama (Book of Kings), by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c. 934-c)
BAL4560 Rustam killing the White Demon, from the Shahnama (Book of Kings), by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c.934-c.1020), from the large Clive Album (gouache on paper) by Indian School

King of Upper Burgundy Rodolph II of Burgundy (880-937) was crowned King of Italy in Pavia in February 923
ELD4850027 King of Upper Burgundy Rodolph II of Burgundy (880-937) was crowned King of Italy in Pavia in February 923 (King of upper burgundy Rudolph II crowned King of the Lombards at Pavia in)

The German Emperor Otton I (Othon) (912-973) and his Armee in Lombardy in September 951 (Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor)
ELD4850034 The German Emperor Otton I (Othon) (912-973) and his Armee in Lombardy in September 951 (Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor)

Arduin, Marquis of Igree (955-1014) (Arduino da Dadone or Arduino da Pombia or Ivrea)
ELD4849157 Arduin, Marquis of Igree (955-1014) (Arduino da Dadone or Arduino da Pombia or Ivrea) ursurper of the Italian throne in conflict with the eveques of Vercelli (King of Italy Arduin)

Young venetian girls kidnapped by narentine pirates during a traditional celebration
ELD4850062 Young venetian girls kidnapped by narentine pirates during a traditional celebration, 943 Illustration by Tancredi Scarpelli (1866-1937) from " Storia d Italia" by Paolo Giudici

Representation of Pope John XIII (Giovanni, Ioannes) (965-972) victim of a conspiracy which in December 965
ELD4849100 Representation of Pope John XIII (Giovanni, Ioannes) (965-972) victim of a conspiracy which in December 965, during a riot led by Prefet Peter Cesi

Bourgeoise woman, 10th century. She wears a veil draped over the head and around the neck
FLO4673948 Bourgeoise woman, 10th century. She wears a veil draped over the head and around the neck, a cottages-hardies long-sleeved robe covered by a red sleeveless tunic

Bertha, daughter of King Lothair II and his concubine Waldrada, 863-925. She wears a veil tied at the throat
FLO4673967 Bertha, daughter of King Lothair II and his concubine Waldrada, 863-925. She wears a veil tied at the throat, and two tunics, the top one with gold cuffs

Peter Abelard, French philosopher, theologian and logician, c. 1079-1142 (Pierre Abelard, Abailard or Abeilard)
FLO4673976 Peter Abelard, French philosopher, theologian and logician, c.1079-1142 (Pierre Abelard, Abailard or Abeilard). He wears two tunics in violet and green, and yellow shoes

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The xth century was a time of great historical significance, filled with remarkable events and influential figures. From the Archbishop of Canterbury, St Dunstan, to the Anglo-Saxon Map that provides us with insights into the world during this era, there is much to discover. Intriguingly, we find depictions such as "The passage of the Red Sea, " a stunning miniature from the 10th century that showcases artistic talent and storytelling abilities. Similarly captivating is the Buddhist chaitya carved in sandstone during this period, showcasing religious devotion and craftsmanship. Moving forward in time but still within the xth century range, we encounter an exquisite wooden figure of Guanyin from Northern Song Dynasty. This bodhisattva represents compassion and mercy, reflecting spiritual beliefs prevalent during that era. Stepping away from religious themes for a moment, we come across "The Fire of Rome" painted on canvas in the 18th century. This artwork depicts a tragic event that occurred in AD 64 but serves as a reminder of historical incidents shaping our world. Exploring further back into history brings us to Inca Viracocha from Tiahuanaco Classico (500-900 AD), reminding us of ancient civilizations flourishing long before our time. Meanwhile, "The Death of Germanicus" immortalized on canvas in 1627 transports us to another era entirely - one filled with political intrigue and power struggles. Delving deeper into cultural aspects during these times reveals fascinating artifacts like an alphabet book featuring famous women published around 1855. This glimpse into education at that time highlights societal progress towards recognizing female achievements. Lastly, we explore various representations through art: religious costumes spanning centuries - priests in the 10th century to members of Hospitallers Order; Pope Sergius III depicted by Franco Mistrali based on his work "I misteri del vaticano".