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Conversion of Witikind, 785 AD, (19th century). Artist: Unknown

Conversion of Witikind, 785 AD, (19th century). The Saxon leader Witikind (or Wittekind), resisted Emperor Charlemagne for a long time before finally submitting. He was baptised c785 AD, and according to myth he rode a black horse before his baptism and a white horse afterwards. Card from a series produced by the chocolate factory at the Monastery of Aiguebelle.

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Conversion of Witikind, 785 AD, (19th century). Artist: Unknown

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Conversion of Witikind, 785 AD, (19th century). The Saxon leader Witikind (or Wittekind), resisted Emperor Charlemagne for a long time before finally submitting. He was baptised c785 AD, and according to myth he rode a black horse before his baptism and a white horse afterwards. Card from a series produced by the chocolate factory at the Monastery of Aiguebelle.

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5148 x 3393 px | 50.0 MB

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43.6 x 28.7 cm | 17.2 x 11.3 in (300 dpi)

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