A man complains to Leo V that a senator had taken his wife away
A man complains to Leo V that a senator had taken his wife away
Consecration of Patriarch Theodotos Melissenos
Consecration of Patriarch Theodotos Melissenos Public domain image - related to history of Spain, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Discussion between Leo V and the monk of Dagisteas
Discussion between Leo V and the monk of Dagisteas
Emperor Leo V leading the chanting at Christmas
Emperor Leo V leading the chanting at Christmas
Exile of Patriarch Nikephoros
Exile of Patriarch Nikephoros Public domain image - related to history of Spain, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Leo the Armenian receives ambassadors bearing gifts
Leo the Armenian receives ambassadors bearing gifts
Leo V is informed of Michael the Stammerer's insults
Leo V is informed of Michael the Stammerer's insults
Leo V orders severe punishments for crimes
Leo V orders severe punishments for crimes
Madrid Skylitzes f144v - Arab ambassadors shown Hagia Sophia's liturgi...
Arab ambassadors to the the Byzantine court of Leo VI at Constantinople are shown the liturgical vessels of Hagia Sophia, as shown in a miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes, a 12th-century manuscript from Sicil... More
Manuel Erotikos Komnenos from Skylitzes Madrid
Manuel Erotikos Komnenos shows the full granaris of Nicaea to prisoners. An illuminated manuscript page from Synopsis historiarum by Ioannes Scylitza (fl. 1081); 27 x 36 cm; Location: Biblioteca Nacional de Es... More
Michael the Stammerer is chained before Leo V and Empress Theodosia
Michael the Stammerer is chained before Leo V and Empress Theodosia
Michael V (Fol. 219v bottom)
Emperor Michael V alongside Theodora Porphyrogenita
Patriarch Theodotos Melissenos propagates Iconoclasm
Patriarch Theodotos Melissenos propagates Iconoclasm Public domain image - related to history of Spain, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Skylitzes KrumsArmy
A depiction of the Battle of Versinikia in 813, between the Eastern Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire.
The choirmaster denounces the iconophiles to Leo V
The choirmaster denounces the iconophiles to Leo V
Theophanes the Confessor bids farewell to patriarch Nikephoros
Theophanes the Confessor bids farewell to patriarch Nikephoros
Byzantine coronation on a shield
Anachronistic depiction of a Byzantine imperial coronation by being raised on a shield and crowned. Usually identified as the coronation of Michael I Rhangabe due to its position in the text of the Madrid Skyli... More
Coronation of a Byzantine co-emperor on a shield, Madrid Skylitzes
Anachronistic depiction of a Byzantine imperial coronation by being raised on a shield and crowned. Usually identified as the coronation of Michael I Rhangabe due to its position in the text of the Madrid Skyl... More
Madrid Skylitzes Envoys Of Tarsos Fol 151 V Cropped
cropped version of MadridSkylitzesEnvoysOfTarsosFol151v.jpg Public domain image - related to history of Spain, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Romanos II tries to expel his mother and sisters from the palace
Romanos II tries to expel his mother, Helena Lekapene, and sisters from the palace
Theodora in the Madrid Skylitzes2
12th century date QS:P,+1150-00-00T00:00:00Z/7
Byzantine army taking oath before the battle of Anchialus
The Byzantine army takes oath before the battle of Anchialus against the Bulgarians in 917
Byzantine emperor Leo VI receives a Bulgarian delegation
Byzantine emperor Leo VI receives a Bulgarian delegation Public domain reproduction of Greek Byzantine medieval illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Death of romanus ii, illuminated manuscript
Public domain image of medieval art, 14th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
John VII of Constantinople Skylitzes
Русский: Патриарх К-польский Иоанн VII Грамматик во время гадания на воде в лохани. Миниатюра из Хроники Иоанна Скилицы. XII в. (Matrit. gr. 26. Fol. 2)
The battle of Bulgarophygon, from the Skyllitzes Matritensis, fol. 109...
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Michael Keroularios - Public domain dedication image
Enthronement of Patriarch Michael Keroularios Public domain reproduction of illuminated medieval manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A Thracesian woman kills a Varangian
A Thracesian woman kills a Varangian, and his companions surrender his belongings to her
Wife and son of King George I of Georgia meeting Byzantine Emperor
Wife (Alde) and son (Demetrius) (on the far left) of King George I of Georgia meeting Byzantine Emperor
Admiral Adrianos is informed of the fall of Syracuse by demons
The demons of Helos inform the Byzantine admiral Adrianos of the fall of Syracuse to the Arabs
Aheloi - Public domain dedication image
Byzantine miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes, 12th century. Public domain reproduction of Greek Byzantine medieval illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Arab captive displays his skill with two spears in Constantinople
An Arab captive, taken prisoner by Emperor Theophilos, displays his skill in using two spears while galloping during Theophilos' triumph in Constantinople, from the Madrid Skylites, Fol. 55ra
Arab captives are brought before Emperor Romanos III
Arab captives, taken after the victory of Nikephoros Karantenos over an Arab fleet, are brought before Emperor Romanos III Argyros
Assassination of Michael III - Public domain dedication image
The murder of Emperor Michael III by Basil the Macedonian Public domain reproduction of illuminated medieval manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Bulgarians defeat Byzantines under Krenites and Kourtikios
Skyllitzes Matritensis, fol. 108r, detail Miniature: Tsar Symeon I of Bulgaria defating the Byzantine army, led by Procopius Crenites and Curtacius the Armenian in Macedonia References: Tsamakda V.: The illu... More
Byzantines driving the Arabs to flight
Byzantine cavalry driving the Arabs to flight, from the Madrid Skylites, Fol. 54v
Consecration of Patriarch Euthymius I of Constantinople
Consecration of Patriarch Euthymius I of Constantinople in 907 Public domain reproduction of Greek Byzantine medieval illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Constantine VII dining with Tsar Symeon of Bulgaria
Emperor Constantine VII dining with Tsar Symeon of Bulgaria Public domain reproduction of Greek Byzantine medieval illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Constantine VII recalls his mother from exile
Emperor Constantine VII recalls his mother, Zoe Karbonopsina, from exile Public domain reproduction of illuminated medieval manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Coronation of Emperor Michael III
Stylized representation of the coronation of Michael III in 842 (he was three at the time), Madrid Skylitzes, Fol. 62rb
Coronation of Basil the Macedonian as co-emperor
Coronation of Basil the Macedonian as co-emperor by Michael III
Death of Emperor Michael II - Public domain dedication image
The death of Byzantine emperor Michael II in 829. Madrid Skylitzes Fol. 42ra
Death of Patriarch Stephen II of Constantinople
The death of Patriarch Stephen II of Constantinople Public domain photograph of medieval manuscript, folio, 13th-14th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Emperor Alexander on his deathbed hands over power to his nephew Const...
Emperor Alexander, on his deathbed, passes imperial power to his nephew Constantine VII Porphyrogennetos. 'Madrid Skylitzes Fol. 118r
Emperor Basil I sends a messenger to the two magistroi
Emperor Basil I the Macedonian sends a messenger to the two magistroi
Emperor Basil I orders the hair of his son Leo to be cut
Emperor Basil I orders the hair of his son Leo to be cut
Emperor Basil I hosts a banquet for the senators
Emperor Basil I hosts a banquet for the senators Public domain photograph of medieval manuscript, folio, 14th-15th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Emperor Leo calls Constantine Doukas as a witness
Emperor Leo calls Constantine Doukas as a witness on the attempted flight of Samonas.
Emperor Leo VI receives an audience
Emperor Leo VI receives an audience Public domain reproduction of Greek Byzantine medieval illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Emperor Michael III receives a message
Emperor Michael III receives a message. Public domain reproduction of illuminated medieval manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Emperor Theophilos in discussion with Theodore Krateros
Emperor Theophilos in discussion with Theodore Krateros, who disparaged the performance of the Arab captive (see previous illustration), from the Madrid Skylites, Fol. 55rb
Empress Theodora confers with the Senate
Empress Theodora confers with the Byzantine Senate. Madrid Skylitzes Fol. 71r
Krestene Boris - Public domain dedication image
Byzantine miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes, 12th century. Public domain reproduction of Greek Byzantine medieval illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Madrid Skylitzes -- BG Soldiers
Byzantine miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes, 12th century. Public domain reproduction of Greek Byzantine medieval illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Patriarch Nicholas Mystikos baptizes Constantine VII Porphyrogennetos
Patriarch Nicholas Mystikos baptizes Constantine VII Porphyrogennetos in 906. Public domain reproduction of illuminated medieval manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Prince Leo offers a knife to his father, Emperor Basil I
The future Leo VI the Wise offers a knife to his father, Emperor Basil I the Macedonian.
Refugees confirm the fall of Syracuse
Refugees from the sack confirm to the Byzantine admiral Adrianos the fall of Syracuse to the Arabs
Santabarenos the monk advises prince Leo to carry a knife
Santabarenos the monk advises prince Leo to carry a knife with him
Santabarenos the monk throws himself at the feet of Patriarch Photios
Santabarenos the monk throws himself at the feet of Patriarch Photios
Santabarenos the monk betrays Leo to Emperor Basil I
Santabarenos the monk betrays the fact that prince Leo carries a knife to his father, Emperor Basil I
The accomplices of Michael II step forth to be honoured
The accomplices of Michael II step forth to be honoured by his son, Theophilos. Madrid Skylitzes Fol. 42rb
The archon of the Russians is told of the miracles from the Gospel
A Byzantine priest describes miracles from the Gospel to the archon (ruler) of Rus
The dream of Caesar Bardas - Public domain dedication image
The dream of the Caesar Bardas shortly before his murder: he and his nephew, Michael III, at the Hagia Sophia
The head of Theophobos is brought to Emperor Theophilos on his deathbe...
The head of Theophobos is brought to the dying emperor Theophilos in 842
The imperial army besieges Samosata
The Byzantine army attacks the Muslim fortress of Samosata in 856. Madrid Skylitzes Fol. 72r
The interrogation of Patriarch Photios
The interrogation of Patriarch Photios Public domain reproduction of illuminated medieval manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Lombards under Agion defeat the Byzantines
The Lombard rebel leader Agion defeats a Byzantine army under the patrikios Constantine in 888
The Miracle of the Gospel - Public domain dedication image
The Miracle of the Gospel, as described by John Skylitzes: challenged by the ruler of Rus to perform a miracle, the Byzantine envoy throws the Gospel into the fire, and it does not burn
The murder of the Caesar Bardas
The murder of the Caesar Bardas , in the presence of Emperor Michael III
The relics of Michael III are transferred to the Holy Apostles
Translation of the relics of Emperor Michael III from Chrysopolis to the Church of the Holy Apostles.
The widow Danielis visits emperor Leo VI
The widow Danielis visits emperor Leo VI the Wise Public domain photograph of medieval manuscript, folio, 13th-14th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Two messengers inform Emperor Leo VI of a Saracen attack
Two messengers inform Emperor Leo VI of the seaborne Saracen attacks in 904
Wedding of Miroslava and Ashot Taronites
The wedding of Ashot and Samuil's daughter Miroslava. Español: La boda de Ashot y Miroslava, la hija de Samuil.
A Byzantine eunuch attacks the Arabs
A Byzantine eunuch attacks the Arabs Public domain reproduction of Greek Byzantine medieval illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A monk shows the Cretan Saracens where to build Chandax
A monk shows the Cretan Saracens where to build Chandax Public domain photograph of medieval manuscript, folio, 14th-15th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Adrianople Conquest Byz Sold B Ghistory - A manuscript with a drawing ...
Simeon captured Adrianople and Byzantine soldiers before the battle Public domain reproduction of Greek Byzantine medieval illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Adrianople Conquest - Public domain dedication image
Simeon captured 914 Adrianople Public domain reproduction of Greek Byzantine medieval illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Alusian appears before Peter Delyan and the Bulgarian camp
Alusian appears before Peter Delyan and the Bulgarian camp Public domain reproduction of Greek Byzantine medieval illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Alusian has Delyan blinded at a banquet
Alusian invites Peter Delyan at a banquet and has him blinded
Ambush and death of Gregorios Taronites by the Bulgarians
Skyllitzes Matritensis, fol. 184v, detail. Miniature: Bulgarians ambush and kill the governor of Thessalonica, Duke Gregory Taronites. Text from the Chronicle of John Skylitzes: "... Samuel was campaigning a... More
Amermoumnes orders the torching of his fleet
The Amermoumnes (usually meaning the Caliph, here the Cretan Saracen leader Abu Hafs) orders the torching of his fleet
Appointment of Alexios Stoudites as patriarch
The appointment of Alexios Stoudites as Patriarch of Constantinople (top) by Emperor Constantine VIII (bottom). Fol. 196v of the Madrid Skylitzes
Argument about icons (Skylitzis Chronicle)
Argument about icons (from Skylitzis Chronicle, fol. 50vb) Русский: Дискуссия по вопросам веры и икон с участием императорицы Феодоры (миниатюра из Хроники Иоанна Скилицы)
Arrival of Constantine Monomachos to Constantinople
Arrival of the prospective emperor Constantine Monomachos to Constantinople Public domain reproduction of illuminated medieval manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Assedio di Messina 1040 - Public domain dedication image
Arab siege of Messina, defended by Katakalon Kekaumenos, in 1040 Public domain reproduction of illuminated medieval manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Bardas Skleros Emperor - Public domain dedication image
The rebel Bardas Skleros receives officials Public domain reproduction of illuminated medieval manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Basileios Wrestling Match - Public domain dedication image
Victory of Basileios I over a Bulgarian in wrestling match Public domain reproduction of Greek Byzantine medieval illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Basil&leo - Public domain dedication image
The Byzantine emperor Basil I (left) with his son Leo VI
Battle Phokas Skleros - Public domain dedication image
Battle (Bardas Skleros ag. Bardas Phokas) Public domain reproduction of Greek Byzantine medieval illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Blinding of Leo Phokas - Public domain dedication image
Capture and blinding of Leo Phokas the Elder, and his presentation to Romanos Lekapenos
Boris I Michael Baptism - Public domain dedication image
Skyllitzes Matritensis, fol. 68v, detail. Miniature: The baptism of the Bulgarian khan Boris. Text from the Chronicle of John Skylitzes: "... Boris, being counted worthy of baptism, took the name of the empe... More
Boulgarofygon - Public domain dedication image
Battle of Boulgarophygon, from the Madrid Skylitzes, fol. 109r, detail Public domain reproduction of Greek Byzantine medieval illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl ... More
Bulgarian Delegation Leon VI - Public domain dedication image
Leon VI with a Bulgarian delegation, en:Madrid Skylitzes, fol. 109r, detail
Bulgarian Envoys And Alexandros - Public domain dedication image
Bulgarian envoys by Alexandros Public domain reproduction of Greek Byzantine medieval illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Bulgarian Nikolitza And Emperor Basil - A drawing of a man sitting on ...
Emperor Basil II and Nikolitza Public domain photograph of 15th-century, early renaissance art, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Bulgarians defeat the Byzantines at Anchialos
Bulgarian forces rout the Byzantines at Anchialos in 917. Madrid Skylitzes.
Byzantines repel the Russian attack of 941
The repulsion of the Rus' attack on Constantinople in 941 by the Byzantine fleet Ελληνικά: Απόκρουση της επίθεσης των Ρως κατά της Κωνσταντινούπολης το 941 από το βυζαντινό στόλο Русский: Византийский флот о... More
Byzantines under Krateros defeat the Cretan Saracens
The Byzantines led by Krateros disembark and defeat the Cretan Saracens
Byzantines under Nikephoros Phokas besiege Chandax
Byzantines under Nikephoros Phokas besiege Chandax, the capital of the Emirate of Crete
Byzantines under Nikephoros Phokas capture Amantia
The Byzantines under Nikephoros Phokas the Elder capture the town of Amantia in S. Italy from the Saracens