8th Century Collection (page 8)

Charlemagne, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving)
7206861 Charlemagne, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving) by Hocquart, Edouard (1789-1870); 34, 5x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: C)

St Bonifaces mission to Germany (colour litho)
7173277 St Bonifaces mission to Germany (colour litho) by Doepler, Carl Emil (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Bonifaces mission to Germany)

Charlemagne instructing pupils at his palace school (colour litho)
3622069 Charlemagne instructing pupils at his palace school (colour litho) by Beuzon, Joseph (1864-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne instructing pupils at his palace school)

Buddha head, Java, Shailendra dynasty, late 8th-early 9th century (volcanic stone)
FSG325549 Buddha head, Java, Shailendra dynasty, late 8th-early 9th century (volcanic stone) by Indonesian; 34.5x23.7x25 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Freer Gallery of Art

Aldhelm, Bishop of Sherborn c639-709, 1851 (engraving)
7235653 Aldhelm, Bishop of Sherborn c639-709, 1851 (engraving) by Strutt, Joseph (1749-1802); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aldhelm, Bishop of Sherborn c.639-709)

Karloman, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving)
7206869 Karloman, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving) by Hocquart, Edouard (1789-1870); 34, 5x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: K)

Statue of Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771
6338967 Statue of Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Statue of Carloman I, King of the Franks)

Louis the Pious, King of the Franks, co-emperor with his father, Charlemagne, 778-840
6338924 Louis the Pious, King of the Franks, co-emperor with his father, Charlemagne, 778-840 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Louis the Pious, King of the Franks, co-emperor with his father)

Charlemagne or Charles the Great (748-814), King of the Franks, with Constantine, Byzantine Emperor
6338912 Charlemagne or Charles the Great (748-814), King of the Franks, with Constantine, Byzantine Emperor by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Charlemagne or Charles the Great (748-814)

King Pepin the Short, King of the Franks, Carolingian Dynasty, 714-768
6338916 King Pepin the Short, King of the Franks, Carolingian Dynasty, 714-768 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: King Pepin the Short, King of the Franks, Carolingian Dynasty, 714-768)

Bouddhisme : mandala taizokai (Garbhadhatu) dit du Monde de la matrice - Gouache sur soie anonyme
FIA5384912 Bouddhisme : mandala taizokai (Garbhadhatu) dit du Monde de la matrice - Gouache sur soie anonyme, 8eme-9eme siecle Dim 187x164, 3 cm To-Ji Kyoto, Japon by Asian School; To-ji, Kyoto

Suit of armour and seal (Karolus) of Charlemagne or Charles the Great, King of the Franks, Emperor of the Romans
6338925 Suit of armour and seal (Karolus) of Charlemagne or Charles the Great, King of the Franks, Emperor of the Romans, 748-814 by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Saxon king in his martial habit with his armour bearer, 1849 (engraving)
7235651 Saxon king in his martial habit with his armour bearer, 1849 (engraving) by Strutt, Joseph (1749-1802); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saxon king in his martial habit with his armour bearer)

Summer dress and travel habit of the ladies of the 8th century, 1847 (engraving)
7235649 Summer dress and travel habit of the ladies of the 8th century, 1847 (engraving) by Strutt, Joseph (1749-1802); Private Collection; (add.info)

Anglo-Saxon monarch of the 8th century, 1844 (engraving)
7235646 Anglo-Saxon monarch of the 8th century, 1844 (engraving) by Strutt, Joseph (1749-1802); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anglo-Saxon monarch of the 8th century in habit of state)

Pope Leo III and the Emperor Charlemagne from an 8th century mosaic in the Church of Saint Susanna at the Baths of
6338901 Pope Leo III and the Emperor Charlemagne from an 8th century mosaic in the Church of Saint Susanna at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome

Lothair I or Lothar I (795-855), Emperor of the Romans, governor of Bavaria, King of Italy and Middle Francia
6338931 Lothair I or Lothar I (795-855), Emperor of the Romans, governor of Bavaria, King of Italy and Middle Francia by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Lothair I or Lothar I (795-855)

Construction of Murbach Abbey, near Guebwiller, Alsace (colour litho)
5208361 Construction of Murbach Abbey, near Guebwiller, Alsace (colour litho) by Waltz, Jean-Jacques (Hansi) (1873-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Construction of Murbach Abbey)

Dragowit - Dragovit ( 8eme siecle) roi des Veletes ( Welatabes ou Wiltses) par Closs, Gustav Adolf (1864-1938)
FIA5401423 Dragowit - Dragovit ( 8eme siecle) roi des Veletes ( Welatabes ou Wiltses) par Closs, Gustav Adolf (1864-1938), 1903 - Colour lithograph - Private Collection by Closs

Anglo-Saxon ecclesiastical habits, 8th century, 1850 (engraving)
7235652 Anglo-Saxon ecclesiastical habits, 8th century, 1850 (engraving) by Strutt, Joseph (1749-1802); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anglo-Saxon ecclesiastical habits, 8th century)

Saxon military habits of the 8th century, 1848 (engraving)
7235650 Saxon military habits of the 8th century, 1848 (engraving) by Strutt, Joseph (1749-1802); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anglo Saxon officer, cavalier and foot soldier)

Sacre (Couronnement) de Charlemagne (742 - 814) en 800 par le Pape Leon III - The Imperial Coronation of Charles
FIA5402747 Sacre (Couronnement) de Charlemagne (742 - 814) en 800 par le Pape Leon III - The Imperial Coronation of Charles the Great by Pope Leo III in 800 par Stauder, Jacob Carl (1694-1756)

Bouddhisme : mandala taizokai (Garbhadhatu) dit du Monde de la matrice - Gouache sur soie anonyme
FIA5384917 Bouddhisme : mandala taizokai (Garbhadhatu) dit du Monde de la matrice - Gouache sur soie anonyme, 8eme-9eme siecle Dim 187x164, 3 cm To-Ji Kyoto, Japon by Asian School; To-ji, Kyoto

Statue and seal of Louis the Pious, King of the Franks, co-emperor with his father, Charlemagne, 778-840
6338927 Statue and seal of Louis the Pious, King of the Franks, co-emperor with his father, Charlemagne, 778-840 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Statue and seal of Louis the Pious)

Hilt, round pommel with eagle, short guard, and gem-encrusted scabbard of Charlemagnes sword
6338917 Hilt, round pommel with eagle, short guard, and gem-encrusted scabbard of Charlemagnes sword by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Hilt, round pommel with eagle, short guard)

Pepin the Short (714-768), King of the Franks, first Carolingian king
6338889 Pepin the Short (714-768), King of the Franks, first Carolingian king by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Pepin the Short (714-768), King of the Franks, first Carolingian king

Statue and seals of Lothair I or Lothar I (795-855), Emperor of the Romans, governor of Bavaria
6338957 Statue and seals of Lothair I or Lothar I (795-855), Emperor of the Romans, governor of Bavaria, King of Italy and Middle Francia by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Joyeuse sword and seal of Charlemagne, 8th century
6338905 Joyeuse sword and seal of Charlemagne, 8th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Joyeuse sword and seal of Charlemagne, 8th century)

Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771 and his wife Gerberga
6338894 Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771 and his wife Gerberga by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Carloman I, King of the Franks)

Anglo-Saxon nobleman in his state dress, 8th century, 1845 (engraving)
7235647 Anglo-Saxon nobleman in his state dress, 8th century, 1845 (engraving) by Strutt, Joseph (1749-1802); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anglo-Saxon nobleman in his state dress, 8th century)

Saxon men in tunics and nightshirt, 1843 (engraving)
7235645 Saxon men in tunics and nightshirt, 1843 (engraving) by Strutt, Joseph (1749-1802); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Saxon tunic as worn in the 8th century)

Tassilo III (c)
6338922 Tassilo III (c by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Tassilo III (c.741~796), Duke of Bavaria from 748 to 788, last of the house of the Agilolfings

Belt and shoe of the Emperor Charlemagne, 748-814
6338907 Belt and shoe of the Emperor Charlemagne, 748-814 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Belt and shoe of the Emperor Charlemagne, 748-814. Ceinture et Chaussure de Charlemagne)

Emperor Charlemagne (874-814) under the hand of God, with his advisors seated between two towers
6338910 Emperor Charlemagne (874-814) under the hand of God, with his advisors seated between two towers by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Emperor Charlemagne (874-814) under the hand of God

Costumes of noble women of the era of Charlemagne and his sons. 1850 (engraving)
7233256 Costumes of noble women of the era of Charlemagne and his sons. 1850 (engraving) by Grevin, Alfred (1827-1892); Private Collection; (add.info)

St Boniface felling Donars Oak, tree sacred to the pagan Germans, 8th Century (engraving)
7147950 St Boniface felling Donars Oak, tree sacred to the pagan Germans, 8th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Boniface felling Donars Oak)

Ring of the Avars, Pannonia, late 8th Century (engraving)
7173385 Ring of the Avars, Pannonia, late 8th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ring of the Avars, Pannonia, late 8th Century)

Ruins of Martand Sun Temple, Kashmir (colour litho)
7157633 Ruins of Martand Sun Temple, Kashmir (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of the Hindu Martand Sun Temple, Kashmirr)

The Venerable Bede (colour litho)
7190976 The Venerable Bede (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Venerable Bede)

Restauration d une villa merovingienne (engraving)
7179801 Restauration d une villa merovingienne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Restauration d une villa merovingienne)

Charlemagnes sea voyage (engraving)
7147852 Charlemagnes sea voyage (engraving) by Fluggen, Josef (1842-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagnes sea voyage)

Destruction of the Irminsul, sacred pillar of the pagan Saxons, by the Emperor Charlemagne (engraving)
7147847 Destruction of the Irminsul, sacred pillar of the pagan Saxons, by the Emperor Charlemagne (engraving) by German School

Christ in Majesty, miniature from the Godescalc Evangelistary, 783 (engraving)
7185743 Christ in Majesty, miniature from the Godescalc Evangelistary, 783 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ in Majesty)

Song of St Hubert (engraving)
7147639 Song of St Hubert (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Song of St Hubert)

Charlemagne instituting the Champ de Mars (engraving)
7150849 Charlemagne instituting the Champ de Mars (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne instituting the Champ de Mars)

Charles Martel defeating the Umayyads at the Battle of Tours, France, 732 (engraving)
7149553 Charles Martel defeating the Umayyads at the Battle of Tours, France, 732 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Coronation of Pepin the Short, King of the Franks, Paris, 751 (engraving)
7149549 Coronation of Pepin the Short, King of the Franks, Paris, 751 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation of Pepin the Short, King of the Franks)

Deposition of Childeric III, King of the Franks, 752 (engraving)
7173383 Deposition of Childeric III, King of the Franks, 752 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deposition of Childeric III, King of the Franks, 752)

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The 8th century was a time of great artistic and cultural achievements, as seen in the intricate illustrations found in the Book of Kells and Lindisfarne Gospels. These masterpieces showcase the skill and dedication of medieval scribes who meticulously crafted each page with vibrant colors and detailed designs. In the Arab empire, during the mid-700s, a flourishing civilization emerged, leaving behind magnificent illuminated texts like the Gospel of St Luke. The delicate brushstrokes and gold leaf accents bring to life sacred scriptures for all to admire. As snow gently falls on the small red pagoda at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one can't help but be captivated by its serene beauty. This image reminds us that even in ancient times, architectural wonders were created with precision and grace. A map dating back to c1060 centers around Jerusalem, providing insight into how people perceived their world centuries ago. Crafted by Spanish manuscript illuminators under Beatus' guidance, this map showcases their knowledge and imagination. Historical events are also depicted through artistry; such as Pope Adrian I's meeting with Charlemagne captured in a miniature from Chronicles incunabula. These visual records allow us to glimpse into significant moments that shaped history. The opening words of St Luke's Gospel "Quoniam" from the Book of Kells (c800) demonstrate not only religious devotion but also exquisite calligraphy skills passed down through generations. Each stroke is carefully executed with reverence for these holy texts. Traveling across continents brings us to Tikal: Mayan Inscription where an intricately carved canoe scene adorns an animal bone burial artifact. This testament to Mayan culture reveals their connection with nature and waterways as essential elements in their lives. Moving forward in time to c1960s Japan captures an enchanting photograph showcasing Kongo Rikishi (guardian) within the Todai-ji Temple at Nara.