10th Century Collection (page 10)

The people of Cambrai revolt, and drive out their Bishop, 10th-13th century (1882-1884). Artist: Spex
The people of Cambrai revolt, and drive out their Bishop, 10th-13th century (1882-1884). From 948, the city of Cambrai was governed by its bishop

Coronation of Hugh Capet as King of France, Noyon, 1st July 987 (1882-1884). Artist: Ahurel
Coronation of Hugh Capet as King of France, Noyon, 1st July 987 (1882-1884). Hugh Capet (c938-996) was elected King of France in 987, founding the Capetian dynasty

The Round Tower of Swords, Dublin, Ireland, from the east, 1924-1926. Artist: Valentine & Sons Ltd
The Round Tower of Swords, Dublin, Ireland, from the east, 1924-1926. Irelands distinctive round towers are thought to have been built between 800 and 1000

Devi sculpture, Western India, c900 AD, (1929). Four-armed granulite figure holding sword and trident in the upper hands. The sculpture, of the Hindu goddess Devi, was made for worship

Pope John XII (c937-964), c19th century. John was Pope between 955 and 964

David playing the lyre, 10th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 10th century manuscript illustration from the Abbey of St Germain des Pres

Charles the Simple (879-929), 16th century (1849). Also known as Charles III. A 19th century version based on an original 16th century manuscript illustration in the Rois de France, by du Tillet

Commemoration of the second council of Nice, 9th-10th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 9th-10th manuscript illustration in the Monologue Grec

How the Danes came up the Channel a thousand years ago, 1925. From Highroads of History, book II: Stories from British History, published by Thomas Nelson and Sons (London, Edinburgh, New York, 1925)

Crucifixion, 980-1000 AD. The Virgin and St John inscribing his testimony on a scroll, from the Ramsey Psalter, originally produced in Winchester

Pottery Figure of a Horse - T Ang Dynasty, c7th to 10th century AD, (1936). The Tang dynasty was preceded by the Sui dynasty and followed by the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period

Vaishravana travelling across the waves, from the Caves of the Thousand Buddhas, c900. The Caves of the Thousand Buddhas form a system of 492 temples southeast of the center of Dunhuang, China

Hrotsvitha Presenting Her Book to the Emperor Otto I, 1501 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Hrotsvitha Presenting Her Book to the Emperor Otto I, 1501 (1906). Hrotsvitha of Gandersheim (c935-c1002), was a German canoness, dramatist and poet

Eadgifu, Queen of England, (1777). Artist: Bayby
Eadgifu, Queen of England, (1777). Eadgifu of Kent (d968) was the third wife of Edward the Elder, King of England, who reigned from 899 to 924

Young woman of the late Carolingian dynasty, c990 (1882-1884). The Carolingian dynasty was founded by Charles Martel (686-741)

Mulhouse Altarpiece, open, c1385 (1955). St Vitus, St Wenceslas and St Sigismund. Found in the collection of The State Gallery, Stuttgart

St Adalbert, detail, after 1370 (1955). Artist: Master Theodoric
St Adalbert, detail, after 1370 (1955). Adalbert (c956-997), Bishop of Prague, was martyred in the course of his attempt to covert the Baltic Prussians to Christianity

Votive panel of Archbishop Jan Ocko of Vlasim, after 1370 (1955). Artist: Master Theodoric
Votive panel of Archbishop Jan Ocko of Vlasim, after 1370 (1955). Tempera on panel, seen before its restoration. It depicts the Virgin and Child surrounded by St Sigismund, the Emperor Charles IV

Benedict VII, Pope of the Catholic Church. Benedict was pope from 974-983 AD

Benedict IV, Pope of the Catholic Church. Benedict was Pope from 900 to 903 AD

Benedict V, Pope of the Catholic Church. Benedict was pope from 964 to 966 AD

Stephen VII, Pope of the Catholic Church. Stephen VII was pope from 928 to 931 AD

The Exposure of Prince Edwin, (1810). Artist: Milton
The Exposure of Prince Edwin, (1810). In 938 AD, Edwin, brother of King Athelstan, was implicated in a conspiracy. As a punishment he was set adrift in a small boat with no rudder or sail

Edwy and Elgiva, (19th century). Artist: J Rogers
Edwy and Elgiva, (19th century). Queen Elgiva seized by order of Archbishop Odo, and Dunstan inciting Edgar to rebel against his brother

Hugh Capet, King of France. Hugh Capet (c938-996) became King of France in 987, founding the Capetian dynasty

Edgifu of Wessex, consort of Charles III The Simple of France, (19th century). Artist: Delpech
Edgifu of Wessex, consort of Charles III The Simple of France, (19th century). Ogine, or Edgifu, of Wessex and England (902 AD-after 955 AD), was the wife of the Frankish king Charles III

King Edgar of England, (944-975 AD). Edgar was the son of King Edmund I of England. He reigned 959-975, and married Ethelflaed and Elfrida

The Wicked Queen Elfrida, (c1850). Aelfthryth (945-1000) was the second wife and Queen consort of King Edgar of England. Colour plate from Pictures of English History, George Routledge & Sons

Pope John X. John, who was pope from 914 to 928, is rumoured to have been smothered in his bed

Pope John XVI. Johannes Philagathos (died c1001) was an antipope from 997 to 998 AD

Pope Leo V. Leo, born in Ardea near Rome, was pope for thirty days in 903 AD. He was then thrown into prison where he died

Byzantine reliquary, 10th century, (1870). A wood engraving of a religious item brought from the Christian orthodox monastery of Mount Athos in Greece

Initial letter D, 10th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Initial letter D, 10th century, (1843). Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries, by Henry Shaw, (London, 1843)

Initial letter I, 10th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Initial letter I, 10th century, (1843). Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries, by Henry Shaw, (London, 1843)

Edward the Martyr Stabbed by Order of Elfrida, 978 AD, (1776). Artist: J Hall
Edward the Martyr Stabbed by Order of Elfrida, 978 AD, (1776). Edward (Eadward), king from 975, being offered a poisoned drink by his stepmother Aelfthryth at her home at Corfe Castle, Dorset

Christ crowning Emperor Constantine VII, 945. Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Ceramic Bowls, Kairouan, Tunisia, 10th Century. Located in the Bardo Museum, Tunis

Grand Mosque, c8th - 11th Century. West facade, interlace arcade above entrance to mosque, Cordoba, Spain

Arch above entrance, west facade, Grand Mosque, Cordoba, Spain, 8th-11th Century
Arch above the entrance, west facade, Grand Mosque, Cordoba, Spain, 8th-11th Century. Once the largest city of Roman Spain, Cordoba later formed the heart of the western Islamic empire

Islamic silk fragment, 9th-12th century. From the collection of the The Cleveland Museum of Art

The Mosque of Al-Azhar, Cairo, Egypt, 1928. Artist: Louis Cabanes
The Mosque of Al-Azhar, 1928. The Al-Azhar Mosque was built between 969 and 972 by the Fatimid Caliph Muezz Li-Din Allah. It is connected to the famous Al-Azhar University

Establishment of the Normans: Baptism of Rollo at Rouen, (19th century). King Charles III of France ceded Normandy to the Viking leader Rollo in c911 AD

Chinese Tomb Guardian, T ang Dynasty, 7th-10th century. The Tang Dynasty is generally regarded as a high point in Chinese civilization, and a golden age of cosmopolitan culture

Siva as Lord of the Dance, Indian Bronze From Madras, (Chola Dynasty), 10th century. 69 cm high. At Victoria and Albert Museum. London

Chateau de Foix and old houses, Foix, France, c20th century, Artist: CM Dixon
Chateau de Foix and old houses, Foix, France, c20th century. 10th-century castle associated with the Cathars

Crucifixion on Great Runestone of Harald Bluetooth, King of Denmark, c985, (20th century)
Crucifixion on Great Runestone of Harald Bluetooth, King of Denmark at Jelling, c985, (20th century). At Jelling. Photo is of a cast, coloured as it was originally. National Museum, Copenhagen

Tortoise Brooch from a Viking Grave in Norway c10th-11th century. At University Historical Museum. Oslo

Viking Burial of Man with Axe, Spear, Sword, Knives, Shield and Belt Buckle, 9th-10th century. Norway: Reconstruction of a burial

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