Clovis is proclaimed by the Salian Franks as king.
Category: 5th Century
Fashion and Costumes from the 5th century . Middle ages clothing. Merowingian period
Merovingian king Clovis as founder of St. Genevieve.
Clovis launching his ax with all the strength of his arm to indicate the place where he wanted to found St. Genevieve. Clovis lançant sa francisque de tout la force de son bras, pour indiquer la place où il voulait fonder Sainte-Geneviève.
Merovingian costume of a 5th century Frankish warrior.
Costume d’un guerrier franc du 5ème siècle.
Kriemhild at Siegfried’s Bier. The Nibelungenlied. Medieval epic.
KRIEMHILD, daughter of Dancrat and sister of Gunther, King of Burgundy.
She first married Siegfried, King of the Netherlanders, who was murdered by Hagan.
The Gallic and Gallo-Roman costume period.
Gallic period—Woad, or the pastel — Tunics and boulgètes — “Mavors” and “Palla” — Cleanliness of the Gallic women — The froth of beer or kourou — The women of Marseilles; their marriage-portions — Gallo-Roman period — The Roman garment — The stola — Refinement of elegance — Extravagant luxury of women — Artificial aids — A vestiaire or wardrobe-room of the period — Shoes — Jewels and ornaments — The amber and crystal ball — Influence of the barbarians.
Merovingian queen costume from the 5th to the 8th century.
Merovingian queen costume from the fifth to the eighth century.
Young Gallic Woman 5th to 7th century
Young Gallic Woman 5th to 7th century.
A leader of the Franks. Salian Frankish 5th century
Un chef des Franks. (D’après Monfaucon.)
Byzantine empire costumes, 300-700 A.D.
Theodosius I also known as Theodosius the Great, Justinian I, Theodora, Byzantine empress a.o.
Frankish Merovingian costume history 4th and 5th century.
The Nobility. State Costume — Men 6th, 7th and 8th Centuries. Goldsmiths’ Work. Costume of the Middle Classes Men. Lower Classes. The Glove. Costume of the Nobility Women. Jewellery of the Franks.