Leo Iii Collection

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)

Mosaic painting, St. Peter presents the flag of to Leo III
7278130 Mosaic painting, St. Peter presents the flag of to Leo III; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mosaic painting, St. Peter presents the flag of to Leo III)

The Crowning of Charlemagne (litho)
8661247 The Crowning of Charlemagne (litho) by Levy, Henri Leopold (1840-1904) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crowning of Charlemagne)

Charlemagne (742-814) crowned by Pope Leo III, 1844 (engraving)
ELD4956852 Charlemagne (742-814) crowned by Pope Leo III, 1844 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne (742-814) crowned by Pope Leo III (c750-816)

Sacred (Coronation) of Charlemagne (742 - 814) in 800 by Pope Leon III, 19th century (chromolithograph)
ELD4848619 Sacred (Coronation) of Charlemagne (742 - 814) in 800 by Pope Leon III, 19th century (chromolithograph); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

Charlemagne (742-814) crowned by Pope Leo III (c 750-816), 1840 (engraving)
ELD4886897 Charlemagne (742-814) crowned by Pope Leo III (c 750-816), 1840 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne (742-814) crowned by Pope Leo III (c 750-816)

Pope Leo III crowns the King Charlemagne, 800 (engraving)
6266162 Pope Leo III crowns the King Charlemagne, 800 (engraving); (add.info.: Pope Leo III crowns Charlemagne Emperor of the Romans, December 25, 800 AD. Charlemagne aka Charles the Great, 748-814)

The Crowning of Charlemagne, 800 AD, (19th century). Charlemagne (c742-814), king of the Franks (768-814) was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800 AD by Leo III

Coronation of Charlemagne in Rome, Christmas Day, 800 AD, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Coronation of Charlemagne in Rome, Christmas Day, 800 AD, (1936). Kronung Karls Des Grossen in Rom, 25 Dezember 800. Charlemagne, King of the Franks (742-814 AD)

The coronation of Charlemagne, c. 1460 (miniature)
BEN5464138 The coronation of Charlemagne, c.1460 (miniature) by Fouquet, Jean (c.1420-80); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info)

The coronation of Charlemagne
7269247 The coronation of Charlemagne; Private Collection; (add.info.: The coronation of Charlemagne as Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by Pope Leo III in 800)

The coronation bounty of Leo IIIs empress
908885 The coronation bounty of Leo IIIs empress by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published Hutchinson & Co circa 1920)

St Peter presenting Charlemagne the flag of Rome and Pope Leo III the stole (colour litho)
3100833 St Peter presenting Charlemagne the flag of Rome and Pope Leo III the stole (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ms 5089-90 The Coronation of Emperor Charlemagne (747-814) by Pope St. Leo III (d
CHT175032 Ms 5089-90 The Coronation of Emperor Charlemagne (747-814) by Pope St. Leo III (d.816) on Christmas Eve 800 AD, from Chroniques des Empereurs by David Aubert

Mgr. Macaire surrounds 50 priests, presents the letter of Pope Leon XIII to the King of
XEE4148817 Mgr. Macaire surrounds 50 priests, presents the letter of Pope Leon XIII to the King of Ethiopia Menelik who answers " The Pope is our father a all"

Sacred (Coronation) of Charlemagne (742 - 814) in 800 by Pope Leo III
LSE4081187 Sacred (Coronation) of Charlemagne (742 - 814) in 800 by Pope Leo III. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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)

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)

Charlemagne (742-814) crowned by Pope Leo III (c750-816) at St Peter
LRI4669644 Charlemagne (742-814) crowned by Pope Leo III (c750-816) at St Peters basilica in Rome on 25th December 80 - " Coronation of Charlemagne (742-814)

The coronation of Charlemagne (742-814) by Pope Leon III (750-816)
ELD4849787 The coronation of Charlemagne (742-814) by Pope Leon III (750-816), 1930 (chromolithograph) by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Coronation of Charlemagne (742-814) after a miniature in Chronicles of St
STC214483 Coronation of Charlemagne (742-814) after a miniature in Chronicles of St. Denis (litho) (b/w photo) by French School

Sacred (Coronation) of Charlemagne (742 - 814) in 800 by Pope Leo III
LSE4416972 Sacred (Coronation) of Charlemagne (742 - 814) in 800 by Pope Leo III. - Illumination of manuscript from the Middle Ages (ref)

f. 106r The Coronation of Emperor Charlemagne (742-814) by Pope Leo III (c. 750-816) at St
XTR83890 f.106r The Coronation of Emperor Charlemagne (742-814) by Pope Leo III (c.750-816) at St. Peters, Rome in 800, Grandes Chroniques de France, 1375-79 (vellum) by French School

Coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor, Rome, 800 (engraving)
969132 Coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor, Rome, 800 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor, Rome)

The coronation of Charlemagne (engraving)
969038 The coronation of Charlemagne (engraving) by Steelink, Willem II (1856-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The coronation of Charlemagne. Charlemagne became King of the Franks in 768)

Charlemagne (742-814) crowned by Pope Leo III (c750-816) at St Peter
XEE4159409 Charlemagne (742-814) crowned by Pope Leo III (c750-816) at St Peters basilica in Rome on 25th December 800 - Sacred (Coronation) of Charlemagne (742-814)

The Coronation of Charlemagne (painting)
3481031 The Coronation of Charlemagne (painting) by Penni, Giovanni Francesco (il Fattore) (c.1488-1528); (add.info.: The Coronation of Charlemagne, (detail)

Prince Alfred before Pope Leo the III, engraved by J. Stow
STC429641 Prince Alfred before Pope Leo the III, engraved by J. Stow, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R

Charlemagne (742-814) crowned by Pope Leo III (c750-816) at St Peter
XEE4113764 Charlemagne (742-814) crowned by Pope Leo III (c750-816) at St Peters basilica in Rome on 25th December 800 - Sacred (Coronation) of Charlemagne (742 - 814) and 800 by Pope Leo III

Pope Leo III. Creator: Unknown
Pope Leo III. Leo Papa III Romanus. Portrait of Pope Leo III (c750-816 AD). Leo crowned Charlemagne Holy Roman Emperor and Augustus of the Romans

The Coronation of Charlemagne, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
The Coronation of Charlemagne, 1882. Private Collection

The Imperial Coronation of Charles the Great by Pope Leo III in 800, 1724. Artist: Stauder, Jacob Carl (1694-1756)
The Imperial Coronation of Charles the Great by Pope Leo III in 800, 1724. Found in the collection of Benediktinerabtei Ottobeuren

The Coronation of Emperor Charlemagne by Pope Leo III (Illustration from the Geschichte des deutschen Volkes by E)
The Coronation of Emperor Charlemagne by Pope Leo III (Illustration from the Geschichte des deutschen Volkes by E. Duller), 1840. From a private collection

The Coronation of Emperor Charlemagne by Pope Leo III, 1840. (Illustration from the Geschichte des deutschen Volkes by E. Duller). Kirchhoff, Johann Jakob (1796-1848). Book design. Private Collection

Justification of Leo III, 1514. Artist: Raphael
Justification of Leo III, 1514. The Oath of Leo III illustrates an episode that took place the day before the crowning of Charlemagne

Nicephorus and iconoclasts, 1066. Artist: Theodore of Caesarea
Nicephorus and iconoclasts, 1066. Manuscript page in Greek, with Pslam 25, verses 4 and 5, showing Nicephorus, Patriarch of Constantinople, and Theodore the Studite with an image of Christ

Pope Leo III crowns Charlemagne Emperor of the Romans, December 25, 800 AD. Charlemagne aka Charles the Great, 748 - 814. King of the Franks from 768, king of the Lombards from 774

Charlemagne 742 To 814 Crowned By Pope Leo Iii Circa 750 To 816 At St Peters Rome On 25Th December 800 From Histoire De France By Colart Published Circa 1840

CHARLEMAGNE (742-814). King of the Franks, 768-814, and Emperor of the West, 800-814. St. Peter conferring the pallium, or stole, symbolizing spiritual authority on Pope Leo III (left)

Charlemagne, first Holy Roman Emperor
Charlemagne (742-814), King of the Franks and first Holy Roman Emperor. Charlemagne was born at Liege, son of Pippin the Short and Bertrada of Laon

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"Leo III: The Papal Power Behind Charlemagne's Coronation" In the year 800 AD, a historic event unfolded in Rome that would forever shape the course of European history. It was the crowning of Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great, by Pope Leo III. This momentous occasion marked the revival of an ancient tradition and laid the foundation for a new era. Centuries later, artists sought to capture this pivotal moment through their masterpieces. In a 19th-century painting titled "The Crowning of Charlemagne, " we witness the grandeur and significance of this event. The miniature artwork from c. 1460 further immortalizes this coronation with intricate details and vibrant colors. One cannot overlook another remarkable depiction from 1936, where an unknown creator brings to life Christmas Day in Rome when Pope Leo III bestowed upon Charlemagne his imperial title. St Peter himself presents Charlemagne with the flag of Rome while Pope Leo III adorns him with a stole - symbols of authority and unity. These artistic renditions shed light on an essential aspect often overlooked –the role played by Pope Leo III in bestowing such power upon Charlemagne. His actions not only solidified political alliances but also established spiritual legitimacy for future Holy Roman Emperors. Amongst these captivating artworks is Ms 5089-90, showcasing Emperor Charlemagne's coronation by Pope St. Leo III surrounded by fifty priests led by Mgr Macaire presenting a letter from Pope Leon XIII to King Louis XVI –a testament to how this historical event continued to resonate centuries later. Charlemagne's sacred coronation was indeed significant; it marked his transformation into Holy Roman Emperor underpinned by papal approval and divine intervention—an engraving depicting this ceremony emphasizes its importance once again.