Charlemagne destroys a pagan idol, (1936). Creator: Unknown.
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Charlemagne destroys a pagan idol, (1936). 'Sturz Der Irmensäule Durch Karl Den Grossen', 772 AD. According to medieval sources, Charlemagne, King of the Franks (742-814 AD) destroyed an Irminsul (a sacred pillar-like object) during the Saxon Wars. Irminsuls played an important role in Germanic paganism. Charlemagne carried out a policy of forcilble Christianization on penalty of death. From "Bilder Deutscher Geschichte", (Pictures of German History), No.12, cigarette card album. [Cigaretten-Bilderdienst, Altona-Bahrenfeld, Hamburg, Germany, 1936]
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Creator
After
- Alfred Rethel: German: Artist, painter, printmaker
Subject
- Charlemagne: Frankish: King
People Related
- O.H.W. Hadank: German: Artist, graphic designer
- Cigaretten-Bilderdienst Altona-Bahrenfeld: German: Publisher, publishers, publishing company
Digital Image Size
Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4923x4200
File Size : 60,576kb
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- 0580063359
- 2-715-071
- 2715071
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