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Charlemagne, the legendary King and Emperor of the Franks, is a figure deeply rooted in European history

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Franks 700-800 AD

Franks 700-800 AD
LLM455392 Franks 700-800 AD by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Franks 700-800 AD. Illustration from The Costumes of All Nations by Albert Kretschmer and Carl Rohrbach)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne crowned Roman Emperor on Christmas Day 800

Charlemagne crowned Roman Emperor on Christmas Day 800
LLM454533 Charlemagne crowned Roman Emperor on Christmas Day 800 by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne crowned Roman Emperor on Christmas Day 800)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Pauline Virginie Dejazet as Indiana in Indiana

Pauline Virginie Dejazet as Indiana in Indiana
French actress Pauline Virginie Dejazet as Indiana in Indiana Charlemagne, by Dumanoir and Bayard, Theatre des Varietes, 1846

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagnes Paladins saying their goodbyes

Charlemagnes Paladins saying their goodbyes
Paladins, warriors of Charlemagnes court, saying their last goodbyes to their bridesmaids in the gallery of the Palace of Bourgtheroude, Normandy

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Ancient figures of Orlando and Oliver, crowns

Ancient figures of Orlando and Oliver, crowns and weapons of Charlemagne. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after Giuseppe Bramati from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne, King of the Franks, 742-814

Charlemagne, King of the Franks, 742-814. Figures from the Lateran mosaic showing the emperor genuflecting as he receives the standard of Rome from St. Peter, from the Lateran Palace mosaic

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Death of Roland at the battle of Roncevaux Pass, 778

Death of Roland at the battle of Roncevaux Pass, 778. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after Angelo Montielli from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Duel between Roland and the giant Ferracut

Duel between Roland and the giant Ferracut
The combat between Roland and the giant Ferracut, from the legend of Charlemagne. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after P.L

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: King Louis XV, Roi de France et de Navarre

King Louis XV, Roi de France et de Navarre, in his coronation robes and wearing the crown of Charlemagne 1722. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres portfolio from Le

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne consulting with scholars and clergymen (engraving)

Charlemagne consulting with scholars and clergymen (engraving)
3647208 Charlemagne consulting with scholars and clergymen (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne consulting with scholars and clergymen)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor, 800 (engraving)

Coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor, 800 (engraving)
3647203 Coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor, 800 (engraving) by Schwind, Moritz Ludwig von (1804-71); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor, 800)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: A school at the time of Charlemagne, early 9th Century (chromolitho)

A school at the time of Charlemagne, early 9th Century (chromolitho)
3105634 A school at the time of Charlemagne, early 9th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A school at the time of Charlemagne)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Karl Der Grosse, 768-814 (coloured engraving)

Karl Der Grosse, 768-814 (coloured engraving)
2797447 Karl Der Grosse, 768-814 (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Karl Der Grosse, 768-814)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Celebrated Dogs, 'Charlemagne'(engraving)

Celebrated Dogs, "Charlemagne"(engraving)
1616493 Celebrated Dogs, " Charlemagne" (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celebrated Dogs, " Charlemagne")

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne, Frankfort (engraving)

Charlemagne, Frankfort (engraving)
970736 Charlemagne, Frankfort (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne, Frankfort)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne visiting a school (chromolitho)

Charlemagne visiting a school (chromolitho)
972389 Charlemagne visiting a school (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne visiting a school)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Submission of the Saxons to Charlemagne (chromolitho)

Submission of the Saxons to Charlemagne (chromolitho)
973937 Submission of the Saxons to Charlemagne (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Submission of the Saxons to Charlemagne)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne watching children writing at school (chromolitho)

Charlemagne watching children writing at school (chromolitho)
1093787 Charlemagne watching children writing at school (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne watching children writing at school)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Peas and beans: Charlemagne at the Abbey of St Victor (chromolitho)

Peas and beans: Charlemagne at the Abbey of St Victor (chromolitho)
1094366 Peas and beans: Charlemagne at the Abbey of St Victor (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peas and beans: Charlemagne at the Abbey of St Victor)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne; Holy Roman Emperor (chromolitho)

Charlemagne; Holy Roman Emperor (chromolitho)
964214 Charlemagne; Holy Roman Emperor (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne, Holy Roman Emperor, 15th-century France)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Window depicting Charlemagne (stained glass)

Window depicting Charlemagne (stained glass)
1278068 Window depicting Charlemagne (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Sainte-Chapelle, Champigny-sur-Veude, France; (add.info.: Champigny-sur-Veude, La Sainte Chapelle)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: History of Charlemagne, founder of the Carolingian Empire (c 742-814) (chromolitho)

History of Charlemagne, founder of the Carolingian Empire (c 742-814) (chromolitho)
724631 History of Charlemagne, founder of the Carolingian Empire (c 742-814) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: History of Charlemagne)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne, founder of the Carolingian Empire (768-814) (chromolitho)

Charlemagne, founder of the Carolingian Empire (768-814) (chromolitho)
724737 Charlemagne, founder of the Carolingian Empire (768-814) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne, 742-814, Erigee sur le Parvis Notre-Dame (chromolitho)

Charlemagne, 742-814, Erigee sur le Parvis Notre-Dame (chromolitho)
726484 Charlemagne, 742-814, Erigee sur le Parvis Notre-Dame (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne, 742-814, Erigee sur le Parvis Notre-Dame)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne, 24e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 771, mort en 814 (coloured engraving)

Charlemagne, 24e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 771, mort en 814 (coloured engraving)
2799615 Charlemagne, 24e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 771, mort en 814 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne, 24e roi de France)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne, 24e roi, monte sur le trone en 768, mort en 814 (coloured engraving)

Charlemagne, 24e roi, monte sur le trone en 768, mort en 814 (coloured engraving)
2799492 Charlemagne, 24e roi, monte sur le trone en 768, mort en 814 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne, 24e roi)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne, Frankish king and Holy Roman Emperor (coloured engraving)

Charlemagne, Frankish king and Holy Roman Emperor (coloured engraving)
3646266 Charlemagne, Frankish king and Holy Roman Emperor (coloured engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne (742-814)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Death of Charlemagne, 814 (engraving)

Death of Charlemagne, 814 (engraving)
3647815 Death of Charlemagne, 814 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Charlemagne, 814)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor, 800 (engraving)

Coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor, 800 (engraving)
3647814 Coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor, 800 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor, 800)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Aachen Cathedral (engraving)

Aachen Cathedral (engraving)
3647207 Aachen Cathedral (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aachen Cathedral. Illustration for Weltgeschichte Fur Das Volk by Otto von Corvin)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne crossing the Alps, 773 (engraving)

Charlemagne crossing the Alps, 773 (engraving)
3647202 Charlemagne crossing the Alps, 773 (engraving) by Delaroche, Hippolyte (Paul) (1797-1856) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne crossing the Alps, 773)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne entering Pavia, 774 (engraving)

Charlemagne entering Pavia, 774 (engraving)
3647201 Charlemagne entering Pavia, 774 (engraving) by Schwind, Moritz Ludwig von (1804-71); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne entering Pavia, 774)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Meeting of the council of the Emperor Charlemagne (engraving)

Meeting of the council of the Emperor Charlemagne (engraving)
3647197 Meeting of the council of the Emperor Charlemagne (engraving) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: The army of Charlemagne in Paris (fresco)

The army of Charlemagne in Paris (fresco)
702435 The army of Charlemagne in Paris (fresco) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872); Casino Massimo, Rome, Italy; German, out of copyright

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Pepin proclaimed King of the Franks in 751, c. 1890 (engraving) Pepin the Short

Pepin proclaimed King of the Franks in 751, c. 1890 (engraving) Pepin the Short
DGC437468 Pepin proclaimed King of the Franks in 751, c.1890 (engraving) Pepin the Short (c.715-68) illegitimate son of Charles Martel; Pepin le Bref; father of Charlemagne (747-815)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Battle in the Pass of Ronceveaux on 15 August, 778, c. 1890 (engraving)

Battle in the Pass of Ronceveaux on 15 August, 778, c. 1890 (engraving)
DGC437467 Battle in the Pass of Ronceveaux on 15 August, 778, c.1890 (engraving) by Vogel, Hermann (1856-1918); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: La Saint-Charlemagne, illustration for Le Monde Illustre, 30 January

La Saint-Charlemagne, illustration for Le Monde Illustre, 30 January
498771 La Saint-Charlemagne, illustration for Le Monde Illustre, 30 January, 1875 (litho) by Pelcoq, Jules (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Roland, Frankish warrior, and scenes from his life (chromolitho)

Roland, Frankish warrior, and scenes from his life (chromolitho)
2817067 Roland, Frankish warrior, and scenes from his life (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roland, Frankish warrior, and scenes from his life)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Visit of Charlemagne to the Pope (engraving)

Visit of Charlemagne to the Pope (engraving)
2791003 Visit of Charlemagne to the Pope (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of Charlemagne to the Pope)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne at Ingelheim at the time of the grape harvest, 800 (chromolitho)

Charlemagne at Ingelheim at the time of the grape harvest, 800 (chromolitho)
2782893 Charlemagne at Ingelheim at the time of the grape harvest, 800 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: The Dog Show at Warwick (engraving)

The Dog Show at Warwick (engraving)
1616615 The Dog Show at Warwick (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dog Show at Warwick)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: The Bombardment of Odessa (engraving)

The Bombardment of Odessa (engraving)
1619012 The Bombardment of Odessa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bombardment of Odessa. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 May 1854)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charles the Great--Emperor and Schoolmaster of Western Europe (engraving)

Charles the Great--Emperor and Schoolmaster of Western Europe (engraving)
655246 Charles the Great--Emperor and Schoolmaster of Western Europe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne leads Angelica away from Roland, c. 1785 (black chalk & brown wash with traces of)

Charlemagne leads Angelica away from Roland, c. 1785 (black chalk & brown wash with traces of graphite on laid paper)
995887 Charlemagne leads Angelica away from Roland, c.1785 (black chalk & brown wash with traces of graphite on laid paper) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); 40x46 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne (engraving)

Charlemagne (engraving)
820901 Charlemagne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne, Charles the Great (742-814)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne (chromolitho)

Charlemagne (chromolitho)
3623354 Charlemagne (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne. Illustration for one of a series of cigarette cards on the subject of famous crowns)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne teaching children at his court (engraving)

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)

Background imageCharlemagne Collection: Charlemagne orders the felling of the Irmensaule, sacred oak tree of the Saxons, 772 (engraving)

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)



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Charlemagne, the legendary King and Emperor of the Franks, is a figure deeply rooted in European history. Dating back to around 1350 in Aachen, Germany, his influence spread far and wide across the continent. In this captivating image captured in an incunabula Chronicles miniature, we witness a momentous meeting between Charlemagne and Pope Adrian I. Known for his intellectual pursuits as well as military conquests, Charlemagne surrounded himself with brilliant minds like Alcuin of York. In another intriguing scene depicted here, Alcuin presents his knowledge to Rabanus Maurus, showcasing the importance of education during Charlemagne's reign. Roland, one of Charlemagne's most loyal knights immortalized in literature such as "The Song of Roland, " also makes an appearance. His presence serves as a reminder of the chivalry and valor that characterized this remarkable era. This wood engraving from the 19th century captures Charlemagne's regal essence based on a painting by Albrecht Durer dating back to 1512. It beautifully portrays him wearing his crown and robes befitting both his role as King of the Franks (768-814) and Emperor of the West (800-814), not only a ruler but also took great interest in architectural advancements. Here he is seen visiting construction works—a testament to his commitment to progress and development within his empire. Another significant event portrayed here is Wittekind Converts—highlighting Charlemagne's efforts to spread Christianity throughout Europe. This conversion played a crucial role in shaping religious practices on the continent for centuries to come. In all these depictions spanning different eras and mediums, one thing remains constant: Charlemagne's enduring legacy continues to captivate our imaginations today. From conquering lands to fostering intellectual growth and leaving an indelible mark on European history—Charlemagne's impact is truly immeasurable.