Equestrian portrait of Charlemagne(?) from Metz, France

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, Franceearly 9th centurybronze, originally gilt9 1/2 in. high

St. MatthewCoronation Gospels

Aachen, Germanyca. 800-810ink and tempera on vellum12 3/4 x 10 in.

Saint MatthewEbbo Gospels

Hautvillers, Franceca. 816 - 835ink and tempera on vellum10 1/4 x 8 3/4 in.

Saint JohnEbbo Gospels

Hautvillers, Franceca. 816 - 835ink and tempera on vellum10 1/4 x 8 3/4 in.

Canon TableEbbo Gospels

Hautvillers, Franceca. 816 - 835ink and tempera on vellum10 1/4 x 8 3/4 in.

Canon TablesEbbo Gospels

Hautvillers, Franceca. 816 - 835ink and tempera on vellum10 1/4 x 8 3/4 in.

Psalm 44 of folio 25 recto of the Utrecht Psalter

Hautvillers, France (near Reims)ca. 820 - 835ink on vellum1 ft. 1 in. x 9 7/8 in.

Psalm 57 front coverPsalter of Charles the Bald

Denis, Franceca. 865ivory panel set in silver-gilt with filigree work and precious stonespanel 5 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. cover 9 1/2 x 7 3/4 in.

Psalm 57 front coverPsalter of Charles the Bald

Denis, Franceca. 865ivory panel set in silver-gilt with filigree work and precious stonespanel 5 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. cover 9 1/2 x 7 3/4 in.

Crucifixion front coverLindau GospelsPierpont Morgan Library, New York

ca. 870gold, precious stones and pearls13 3/8 x 10 3/8 in.

Odo of Metz

Interior of the Palatine Chapel of Charlemagne

Aachen, Germanyca. 792-805

Odo of Metz

Interior of the Palatine Chapel of Charlemagne

Aachen, Germanyca. 792-805

Odo of Metz

Interior of the Palatine Chapel of Charlemagne

Aachen, Germanyca. 792-805