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)

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

Portrait of Athaulf king of the Visigoths, 1634-35 (oil on canvas)
CUL4930100 Portrait of Athaulf king of the Visigoths, 1634-35 (oil on canvas) by Carducci, Vincenzo (1585-1638); 205x118 cm; Army Museum, Toledo, Spain; (add.info.: By Carducci)

Heruli and Briton warriors. 1796 (engraving)
7233721 Heruli and Briton warriors. 1796 (engraving) by Austrian School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heruli and Briton warriors)

Marcomanni and Quadi warriors. 1796 (engraving)
7233720 Marcomanni and Quadi warriors. 1796 (engraving) by Austrian School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marcomanni and Quadi warriors)

Hun soldier and herald. 1796 (engraving)
7233722 Hun soldier and herald. 1796 (engraving) by Austrian School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hun soldier and herald)

Vandal and Gepide warriors. 1796 (engraving)
7233719 Vandal and Gepide warriors. 1796 (engraving) by Austrian School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vandal and Gepide warriors)

Goth and Suebi warriors. 1796 (engraving)
7233718 Goth and Suebi warriors. 1796 (engraving) by Austrian School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goth and Suebi warriors)

Alaric II in the battle of Vouille in 507, 17th century (detail) (oil on canvas)
CUL4930109 Alaric II in the battle of Vouille in 507, 17th century (detail) (oil on canvas) by Leonardo, Jusepe or Jose (de Chavier)(c.1605-1656); Army Museum, Toledo

Captive barbarian, 2nd century (porphyre and marble sculpture)
7322933 Captive barbarian, 2nd century (porphyre and marble sculpture) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Captive barbarian, 2nd century AD, Red porphyry and white marble)

The coming of the Vandals to Spain
6116544 The coming of the Vandals to Spain by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: The coming of the Vandals to Spain in the early 5th century)

Sac de Rome en 455 : Genseric (ou Geiseric) (vers 399-477) et les Vandales envahissent Rome
FIA5370198 Sac de Rome en 455 : Genseric (ou Geiseric) (vers 399-477) et les Vandales envahissent Rome (Geiseric the Lame invades Rome). Ils pillent la ville et emporte la Menorah

Attila (395-453) chief of the Huns tribe, followed by his barbarian hordes crowded Italy in 452 Fresco by Eugene
JLJ4676840 Attila (395-453) chief of the Huns tribe, followed by his barbarian hordes crowded Italy in 452 Fresco by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863)

The victims of the barbaric air raids, Soldiers of Italy, avenge us! (colour litho)
2808655 The victims of the barbaric air raids, Soldiers of Italy, avenge us! (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The victims of the barbaric air raids)

The Vandals Emperor, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
486925 The Vandals Emperor, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 4th October 1914 (colour litho) by French School

Death to the monster, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
486924 Death to the monster, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 20th September 1914 (colour litho) by French School

Attila the Hun (c. 406-453) and his hordes overrunning Italy and the Arts, 1838-47 (mural) (b / w photo)
XIR207800 Attila the Hun (c.406-453) and his hordes overrunning Italy and the Arts, 1838-47 (mural) (b/w photo) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); Assemblee Nationale Palais-Bourbon

Portrait of King Ostrogoth Totila or Baduila. painting
LRI4670384 Portrait of King Ostrogoth Totila or Baduila. painting. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Barbarian art: cross set with precious stones, 6th century
LRI4646375 Barbarian art: cross set with precious stones, 6th century by Byzantine School, (6th century); Basilica di San Pietro, Rome

Attila the Hun (coloured engraving)
1731251 Attila the Hun (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Attila (fl.ÔÇëc.ÔÇë406-453), frequently called Attila the Hun

Military costume of the Gothic Nations of the Baltic. 1821 (engraving)
7234699 Military costume of the Gothic Nations of the Baltic.1821 (engraving) by Smith, Charles Hamilton (1776-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Flavius Recceswinth, King of the Visigoths of Spain from 653 to his death in 672
AIS5345489 Portrait of Flavius Recceswinth, King of the Visigoths of Spain from 653 to his death in 672, miniature in " Genealogia de los reyes de Espana"

Representation of the Visigoth kings Athaulf and Sigeric, from "Genealogia de los reyes de Espana"by Alonso
AIS5345468 Representation of the Visigoth kings Athaulf and Sigeric, from " Genealogia de los reyes de Espana" by Alonso de Cartagena, 15th century (illuminated manuscript) by Cartagena

A Drotte and a Fola, priest and priestess of the Gothic Scandina, 1821 (engraving)
7234700 A Drotte and a Fola, priest and priestess of the Gothic Scandina, 1821 (engraving) by Smith, Charles Hamilton (1776-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Drotte and a Fola)

Portrait of visigothic King Chintila
FIA5401692 Portrait of visigothic King Chintila by Montanes Perez, Bernardino (1825-1893); Palacio de las Cortes, Madrid, Spain; (add.info)

The First Glimmer of "Kultur"(engraving)
2788196 The First Glimmer of " Kultur" (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of the Visigoth King Wamba (d. 688, King of Spain from 672-680 / 681)
AIS5345498 Portrait of the Visigoth King Wamba (d. 688, King of Spain from 672-680/681, from " Genealogia de los reyes de Espana" by Alonso de Cartagena)

The Battle of Guadalete par Blanco y Perez, Bernardo (1828-1876). Oil on canvas, size : 58x78, 1871, Museo del Prado
FIA5405647 The Battle of Guadalete par Blanco y Perez, Bernardo (1828-1876). Oil on canvas, size : 58x78, 1871, Museo del Prado, Madrid by Blanco y Perez, Bernardo (1828-1876); Prado, Madrid

Portrait of Visigothic King Suintila (Swinthila, Svinthila)
FIA5401727 Portrait of Visigothic King Suintila (Swinthila, Svinthila) by Miranda, Manuel (1800-1865); Palacio de las Cortes, Madrid

Thorismund proclaimed King of the Visigoths after the death of his father Theoderic I fighting the Huns at the Battle
7147838 Thorismund proclaimed King of the Visigoths after the death of his father Theoderic I fighting the Huns at the Battle of Chalons, 451 (engraving) by Zick

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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.