Charlemagne, Learning and Carolingian Art: Imagine generating all of this “Classical Revival”, in painting, book arts, and architecture as the leader of Barbarians…what are the leadership qualities of someone who reinvigorates culture and excellence in a group of people?
Equestrian portrait of Charlemagne(?) from Metz, France early 9th century bronze, originally gilt 9 1/2 in. high
St. Matthew Coronation Gospels Aachen, Germany ca ink and tempera on vellum 12 3/4 x 10 in.
Saint Matthew Ebbo Gospels Hautvillers, France ca ink and tempera on vellum 10 1/4 x 8 3/4 in.
Saint John Ebbo Gospels Hautvillers, France ca ink and tempera on vellum 10 1/4 x 8 3/4 in.
Canon Table Ebbo Gospels Hautvillers, France ca ink and tempera on vellum 10 1/4 x 8 3/4 in.
Canon Tables Ebbo Gospels Hautvillers, France ca ink and tempera on vellum 10 1/4 x 8 3/4 in.
Psalm 44 of folio 25 recto of the Utrecht Psalter Hautvillers, France (near Reims) ca ink on vellum 1 ft. 1 in. x 9 7/8 in.
Psalm 57 front cover Psalter of Charles the Bald Denis, France ca. 865 ivory panel set in silver-gilt with filigree work and precious stones panel 5 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. cover 9 1/2 x 7 3/4 in.
Psalm 57 front cover Psalter of Charles the Bald Denis, France ca. 865 ivory panel set in silver-gilt with filigree work and precious stones panel 5 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. cover 9 1/2 x 7 3/4 in.
Crucifixion front cover Lindau Gospels Pierpont Morgan Library, New York ca. 870 gold, precious stones and pearls 13 3/8 x 10 3/8 in.
Odo of Metz Interior of the Palatine Chapel of Charlemagne Aachen, Germany ca
Odo of Metz Interior of the Palatine Chapel of Charlemagne Aachen, Germany ca
Odo of Metz Interior of the Palatine Chapel of Charlemagne Aachen, Germany ca