1. 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?

3. Equestrian portrait of Charlemagne(?) from Metz, France early 9th century bronze, originally gilt 9 1/2 in. high

5. St. Matthew Coronation Gospels Aachen, Germany ca. 800-810 ink and tempera on vellum 12 3/4 x 10 in.

7. Saint Matthew Ebbo Gospels Hautvillers, France ca. 816 - 835 ink and tempera on vellum 10 1/4 x 8 3/4 in.

8. Saint John Ebbo Gospels Hautvillers, France ca. 816 - 835 ink and tempera on vellum 10 1/4 x 8 3/4 in.

9. Canon Table Ebbo Gospels Hautvillers, France ca. 816 - 835 ink and tempera on vellum 10 1/4 x 8 3/4 in.

10. Canon Tables Ebbo Gospels Hautvillers, France ca. 816 - 835 ink and tempera on vellum 10 1/4 x 8 3/4 in.

11. Psalm 44 of folio 25 recto of the Utrecht Psalter Hautvillers, France (near Reims) ca. 820 - 835 ink on vellum 1 ft. 1 in. x 9 7/8 in.

13. Psalm 57 front cover Psalter of Charles the Bald Denis, France ca. 865 ivory panel set in silver-gilt with filigree work and precious stones panel 5 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. cover 9 1/2 x 7 3/4 in.

14. Psalm 57 front cover Psalter of Charles the Bald Denis, France ca. 865 ivory panel set in silver-gilt with filigree work and precious stones panel 5 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. cover 9 1/2 x 7 3/4 in.

16. Crucifixion front cover Lindau Gospels Pierpont Morgan Library, New York ca. 870 gold, precious stones and pearls 13 3/8 x 10 3/8 in.

18. Odo of Metz Interior of the Palatine Chapel of Charlemagne Aachen, Germany ca. 792-805

19. Odo of Metz Interior of the Palatine Chapel of Charlemagne Aachen, Germany ca. 792-805

20. Odo of Metz Interior of the Palatine Chapel of Charlemagne Aachen, Germany ca. 792-805