Holy Roman Emperor Collection

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

MARTIN LUTHER (1483-1546). German religious reformer. Luther defends himself before Holy Roman Emperor Charles V at the Diet in Worms, 17-18 April 1521. Line engraving, 19th century

Frederick I Barbarossa Holy Roman Emperor
Frederick I Barbarossa (1122-1190), King of Germany and Holy Roman Emperor. Born in Swabia in southern Germany, Frederick succeeded his father as Duke in 1147

Submission of Henry IV. At Canossa, (1077), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Submission of Henry IV. At Canossa, (1077), 1890. Henry IV (1050-1106) King German King and Holy Roman Emperor, after being excommunicated

CONSTANTINE CONVERSION. Conversion of Roman Emperor Constantine I (280?-337) at the Milvian Bridge in 312: steel engraving, American, 1869

Charlemagne - the first Holy Roman Emperor, published in 1868
Charlemagne (Charles the Great, Latin: Carolus Magnus, possibly 742 - 814), King of the Franks from 768 on and Emperor of the Romans (Imperator Romanorum) from 800 to his death in 814

Bust of Emperor Vespasianus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus, 9 - 79 A. D. ), Flavian dynasty, imperial age, marble
Bust of Emperor Vespasianus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus, 9 - 79 A.D.), Flavian dynasty, imperial age, marble 1st century A.D. Roman art

Christ, Holy Roman Emperor Otto II, and Empress Theophano. Ivory, 10th century
BYZANTINE ART. Christ, Holy Roman Emperor Otto II, and Empress Theophano. Ivory, 10th century

Emperor Charles V
Holy Roman Emperor Charles V - also Charles I of Spain. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Das Goldene Dachl, (Golden Roof), c1929. Creator: Unknown
Das Goldene Dachl, c1929. Goldenes Dachl (Golden Roof) is a landmark structure located in the Old Town (Altstadt) section of Innsbruck

Julian the Apostate (331-363), Roman Emperor
Illustration of a Julian the Apostate (331-363), Roman Emperor

Rudolf II with his alchemist, artwork C013 / 9565
Rudolf II with his alchemist, artwork. 1883 etching by Emile Armand Mathey-Doret of a painting by Wenzel von Broczick, entitled Rodolphe II chez son alchimiste (Rudolf II with his alchimist)

CHARLEMAGNE (742-814). King of the Franks, 768-814, and Emperor of the West, 800-814. Wood engraving, German, 19th century, after a painting, c1512, by Albrecht Durer

Archduke Maximilian of Austria visiting an armourer (engraving)
3646316 Archduke Maximilian of Austria visiting an armourer (engraving) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archduke Maximilian of Austria visiting an armourer)

Otto IV, Holy Roman Emperor
Illustration of a Otto IV, Holy Roman Emperor

Ten Musicians with Trumpets, from the Triumphal Procession of the Emperor Maximilian I, c
XJF447332 Ten Musicians with Trumpets, from the Triumphal Procession of the Emperor Maximilian I, c.1517 (woodcut) by Burgkmair

HENRY IV (1050-1106). King of Germany and Holy Roman Emperor, 1056-1106. Illuminations from the 12th century chronicle of Otto of Freising showing, at top, Emperor Henry IV and his anti-pope

HENRY IV (1050-1106). King of Germany and Holy Roman Emperor, 1056-1106. Copper engraving, French, 18th century

Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor
5305014 Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor.; (add.info.: Engraving of Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor (1552-1612) King of Hungary and Croatia. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor, Cunigunde, bishop, 12th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912576 Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor, Cunigunde, bishop, 12th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor, and empress Saint Cunigunde of Luxembourg, bishop)

The Emperor Maximilian I in the studio of Albrecht Durer (1471-1528) who makes his portrait - Holy Roman Emperor
NWI4944756 The Emperor Maximilian I in the studio of Albrecht Durer (1471-1528) who makes his portrait - Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I in Albrecht Durer's portrait studio

Kings of Hungary: Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund of Luxemburg 4, Albert the Magnanimous 5, and John Hunyadi 6
FLO4624635 Kings of Hungary: Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund of Luxemburg 4, Albert the Magnanimous 5, and John Hunyadi 6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre from Giulio Ferrario's

Portrait of Charles VII Albert (engraving)
673301 Portrait of Charles VII Albert (engraving); (add.info.: Charles VII Albert (6 August 1697 - 20 January 1745) a member of the Wittelsbach family

Charles the Great crowned by the Pope (engraving)
1577676 Charles the Great crowned by the Pope (engraving); (add.info.: Charlemagne crowned as Emperor by Pope Leo III on 25 December 800)

Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor
6266179 Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor; (add.info.: Maximilian II, 1527-1576. Holy Roman Emperor.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

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)

Mary of Burgundy (1457-1482) welcomes Emperor Maximilian I to Ghent (Belgium)
NWI4944679 Mary of Burgundy (1457-1482) welcomes Emperor Maximilian I to Ghent (Belgium) - Mary of Burgundy welcoming Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I in Ghent

King Henry I of Germania (or of Saxony, known as the Oiseleur, 867-936) and Henry II of the Holy Empire
FLO4702680 King Henry I of Germania (or of Saxony, known as the Oiseleur, 867-936) and Henry II of the Holy Empire, known as the lame or the Saint (973-1024) - King Henry I the Fowler

Rudolph II
1578058 Rudolph II; (add.info.: Engraving of Rudolph II (1576-1612) Holy Roman Emperor. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Charlemagne, the emperor with a flowery beard - Charlemagne, called the King with the Grizzly Beard in the Song of
NWI4944174 Charlemagne, the emperor with a flowery beard - Charlemagne, called the King with the Grizzly Beard in the Song of Roland

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)

Louis IV, the Bavarian, Holy Roman Emperor, 1282-1347, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912612 Louis IV, the Bavarian, Holy Roman Emperor, 1282-1347, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Louis IV, the Bavarian, Holy Roman Emperor, Ludwig der Bayer, 1282-1347)

Ferdinand I or Fernando I, 1503 -1564, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Bohemia, Royal Hungary, Croatia (engraving)
6116619 Ferdinand I or Fernando I, 1503 -1564, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Bohemia, Royal Hungary, Croatia (engraving); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Mary Duchess of Burgundy, Marie de Bourgogne, wife to Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I 1457-1482
FLO4570761 Mary Duchess of Burgundy, Marie de Bourgogne, wife to Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I 1457-1482. Handcoloured lithograph after a painting in the school of Jan Van Eyck from Le Bibliophile

King Charles V of Spain, 1902 (engraving)
2628282 King Charles V of Spain, 1902 (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of King Charles V of Spain (1500-1558) and Emperor of Germany, also known as, Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor

Rodolph I, King of the Romans (Rodolph IV of Habsburg) (1218-1291) took Austria
NWI4945327 Rodolph I, King of the Romans (Rodolph IV of Habsburg) (1218-1291) took Austria, becoming the first member of the House of Habsburg to climb on the imperial throne - Rudolph I taking

Emperor Othon I of the Holy Empire, known as the Great (921-973) forgives his brother Henry I of Baviere
NWI4944346 Emperor Othon I of the Holy Empire, known as the Great (921-973) forgives his brother Henry I of Baviere (919 or 922-955) - Holy Roman Emperor Otto I pardoning his brother Henry

Emperor Rodophe II (1552-1612) signs the letter of majesty granting religious freedom to the Protestants of Boheme
NWI4944723 Emperor Rodophe II (1552-1612) signs the letter of majesty granting religious freedom to the Protestants of Boheme

Coronation of teh French king Charles V and his Queen (engraving)
3118592 Coronation of teh French king Charles V and his Queen (engraving); (add.info.: Coronation of Charles V and his Queen Jeanne of Bourbon)

Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor
6266151 Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor; (add.info.: Maximilian I, 1459 -1519. Holy Roman Emperor.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Woodcut depicting FERDINAND I; Holy Roman Emperor 1558-64, king of Bohemia and Hungary 1526
5311572 Woodcut depicting FERDINAND I; Holy Roman Emperor 1558-64, king of Bohemia and Hungary 1526. From the title page of the De Sphaericus of Theodosius of Tripoli (2nd century AD)

Emperor Maximilian I of Austria (1459-1519) welcomes the Russian delegation of Tsar Vasili IV Shuiski (1552-1612)
NWI4944576 Emperor Maximilian I of Austria (1459-1519) welcomes the Russian delegation of Tsar Vasili IV Shuiski (1552-1612) - Emperor Maximilian I greeting Russian delegation of Vasily

Ludwig Senfl
3585787 Ludwig Senfl; (add.info.: Portrait of Ludwig Senfl (1486-1543) a Swiss composer of the Renaissance. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Charles the Bald (823-877). King of West France, Italy, and Holy Roman Emperor
FLO4702640 Charles the Bald (823-877). King of West France, Italy, and Holy Roman Emperor. He sits on the throne holding orb and sceptre, with two weaponcarriers holding his sword, shield and lance

Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor of Germany, Archduke of Australia 1459-1519
FLO4570756 Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor of Germany, Archduke of Australia 1459-1519. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historique de la France

King Charles IV of France, receives gifts
3480283 King Charles IV of France, receives gifts; (add.info.: King Charles IV of France, receives gifts. The people of Paris present gifts to the Holy Roman Emperor and his son)

Charlemagne becomes king of the Franks after the death of his father Pepin III the brief (714-768)
NWI4944850 Charlemagne becomes king of the Franks after the death of his father Pepin III the brief (714-768) - Charlemagne becomes king of the Franks after the death of his father, Pepin III

Leopold II, 1747-1792, Holy Roman Emperor. Creator: Anon
Leopold II, 1747-1792, Holy Roman Emperor, Unknown date

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"Holy Roman Emperor: A Journey through Time and Power" Step into the world of the Holy Roman Emperors, where history intertwines with religion and politics. From the awe-inspiring Lindisfarne Gospels to Martin Luther's defiant defense before Emperor Charles V, this caption takes you on a captivating journey. In 715-721, the Lindisfarne Gospels were created, showcasing exquisite artistry and religious devotion. These illuminated manuscripts continue to mesmerize viewers with their intricate designs and spiritual significance. Fast forward to 1521 when Martin Luther stood before Holy Roman Emperor Charles V at the Diet in Worms. This line engraving from the 19th century captures Luther's unwavering determination as he defends his beliefs during a pivotal moment in religious reform. Frederick I Barbarossa, another prominent figure in Holy Roman Empire history, commands attention. As an emperor known for his military prowess and political acumen, he left an indelible mark on Europe during his reign. The submission of Henry IV at Canossa in 1077 is a poignant scene depicted by an unknown artist in 1890. It symbolizes the complex relationship between emperors and popes during medieval times while highlighting moments of reconciliation amidst power struggles. A stunning ivory carving from the 10th century portrays Christ alongside Holy Roman Emperor Otto II and Empress Theophano. This artwork reflects both religious fervor and imperial authority intertwined within one representation. Emperor Charles V emerges as a key figure who ruled over vast territories during his reign from 1519 to 1556. His influence extended across Europe as he navigated political challenges while striving for unity within his empire. The Golden Roof (Das Goldene Dachl), captured around c1929 by an unknown creator, stands as a testament to imperial grandeur under various rulers throughout time. Its shimmering beauty serves as a reminder of opulence and power.