The Crowning of Charlemagne

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Title

The Crowning of Charlemagne

Subject

The painting depicting the pope crowning Charlemagne.

Description

Pope Leo the 3rd crowning Charlemagne Emperor. this was all done in order to further legitimize Charlemagne rule as well as provide the church with a powerful benefactor and protector. Thus, starting the circular division of power between the emperors and the Catholic church.

Creator

Friedrich Kaulbach

Date

25 December 800 CE.

Rights

Public Domain

Type

Painting

Files

Crowning of Charlemagne.jpg

Collection

Citation

Friedrich Kaulbach, “The Crowning of Charlemagne,” Medieval European Art History, accessed July 1, 2024, https://professionalhejazi.com/MedievalEuropeanArt/items/show/3.