Ecclestical Treasury
Secular Treasury
The ruler derives its authority from the divine realm.
was viewed as having been chosen by God
priestly king
was endowed with the signs of dignity
campaign against
demarcation of the province of
occasional presence of
first Roman settlement activity
Vindobona becomes one of 30 legion headquarters of the Roman Empire
deployment of the legio XIII
the legio is based in … and remains there until …
Marcomannic wars
Provincial Governor
Severan Emperors
border conflicts
gradual decline of the settlement
a landslide destroys large parts of the legionary fortress
civilian population completely withdraws from
reinforcement of the fortifications
Goths
Huns
Marcomanni and Quadi
administration dissolves gradually
no archaeological evidence can be found
until approximately the 9th/10th century
Celtic tribe of the Boii
settled in the Vienna basin
military conflict erupted due to
expansion of the realm
realm of Noricum
annexed by the Romans
inhabitated by
it is throught/assumed that
in the course of time
an expression of great luxury
a revolt broke out
the defence kept them occupied for another … years
burial steles
inscriptions
during the reign of Emperor ...
permanent military bases, legionary fortresses and towns were erected along the Danube
legionary fortress
the political and economic development of the Danube region was strongly influenced by the Romans
four legions were stationed in Pannonia
a 20-hectare large legionary fortress
formed a natural barrier
road connections
an urban settlement developed around the fortifications of the military base
it had a close relationship with the military base
this led to the population withdrawing into the fortress by the 3rd and 4th century A.D.
military fortresses were mostly standardised
legionary fortresses were built following a similar pattern
they were built for one legion, which had a maximum of 6,000 soldiers
their commanders were subordinate only to the emperor and the provincial governor concerned
was a centre of administration
monumental stone buildings
made an intimidating impression on local inhabitants
did not have to sacrifice their habitual way of life
freshwater supply was available
a legionary fortress affected the whole region’s economy
cultural skills and values were adopted by the local population
nearly all main buildings were built of stone, many of them two-storeyed
the regular troop’s quarters comprised the largest area
officers' houses
an elaborate defence system
pitfalls and palisades
protected by a massive wall
the fortress had four gates
headquarters building
at the intersection of the main roads
flag sanctuary
legionary eagle
commander's house
a palace-like building
military hospital
two-storey
sick rooms
provided professional medical care
soldiers' accomodation/barracks
comprised
workshops
baths
warm and cold-water bathing areas
courtyard
were reserved for the highest-ranking officers
were granted Roman citizenship
the majority of the population had the legal status of foreigners
believed in different deities
foreign deities were tolerated
the civilian settlement was under military jurisdiction
was located along the so-called Limesstraße
burial places were located along the arterial roads
was strongly determined by social status
Margrave
Duke
they had a lasting influence on the development of the country
the Margraviate of Austria
Archdukal Hat
symbolically performed the old court services
Klosterneuburg Abbey
was brought to Vienna for this purpose
a change of ruler
became increasingly lavish
The "Erbhuldigung" was a ceremony held by the estates.
carried the insignia of the oath of allegiance
representatives of the territories
The duchy came into being under Rudolf IV.
made up of
is divided into two collections
houses
is affiliated with the Kunsthistorisches Museum
octagonal crown
richly decorated with precious stones
bejewelled cross
enamel images (in niello technique)
expresses the central idea of theocratic rule: By me kings reign
derived formally from the helmet decoration of the ancient Roman emperors
a depiction of the crucified Christ
Imperial Cross
masterpiece of medieval goldsmith’s art
it is also a reliquary
Holy Lance
was considered one of the nails with which Christ was hung on the cross
has gone through a succession of interpretations
patron saint of
considered capable of turning the course of battle
Particle of the Cross
stored together with
dates from the 14th century
of the Middle Ages
Charlemagne
consists of
it contains the four gospels of Matthew, Lucas, Marcus and John
the future emperor swore his oath on the book
St. Stephen’s Purse
in the form of
it once contained
placed in
coronation ceremony
stamped into gold foil
with depictions of
was considered a relic of ...
was girded with it
scabbard
chased in gold foil
the sword was meant to be carried ahead of the ruler with its tip pointing upwards
bears Latin inscriptions
was regarded as
imperial patron saint
have gone missing
Ceremonial Sword
set of vestments
used for the coronation of
made by the royal workshop at ...
was applied to
framed by pearls
imperial eagles
double-headed imperial eagle
stems from the fact that
Reliquary with Chain Links
lid
front
the engravings are blackened
it is considered the work of an Italian master
Coronation Mantle
semicircular mantle of red samite (incised silk)
decorated with elaborate gold embroidery
Kufic inscription
together with the Alba and Blue Tunicella part of the treasure of the Norman kings
it passed by inheritance to the House of ...
garment
dyed with
cuffs
it is assumed that
borders on the hem
it seems to be a refurbished garment
gold tendrils
one-headed eagle with a halo
heraldic symbol of the Hohenstaufen dynasty
made from
has largely fallen out
surrounded with
has an unusual length
liturgical stole
probably worn over the shoulder and around the hips
correctly wrapped the eagles would always be visible with its heads up
it is questionable whether it was
damask twill
entirely covered with medallions in silk embroidery
portray
crowned rulers
hem
sceptre
imperial orb
Coats of Arms
Capuchin Crypt
Founders of the Crypt
as eastern march of the duchy of Bavaria
the first written evidence of Austria dates from 996
first appears
was an eastern march of the German kingdom under Bavarian suzerainty
the Iron Age culture at Hallstatt
appeared relatively late
Celts
the Celts set up the kingdom of Noricum
came under increasing pressure from Germanic tribes
was peacefully incorporated into the Roman Empire in 15 bce
suffered coercive Roman occupation
Roman rule lasted for more than five hundred years.
conquered the rich province of Pannonia
they suffered catastrophic defeat at the hands of ...
Noricum became an imperial border area
The Limes was the Romans’ military wall across Europe
appears to have been a
Rome exerted hegemony over the Germanic tribes to the north of the Limes.
the threat of Germanic invasion became ever greater
came to the region in ...
to repel the invaders
were a major threat
The Romans increased their military presence
the border was increasingly porous
Ostrogoths
evacuated Pannonia in the face of the Huns
the Goths took over
Rugii
the population was ordered to evacuate
Alemannii
The Roman era was over.
tribal ‘migrations’ continued
Danube valley
prime route
Langobardii/Lombards
Avars
Slavic tribes
Bavarians/Bajuvarii
vassals of the Franks
entered the region
Thus began the contest of Avars and Slavs against Bajuvarii (Bavarians) for control of the region.
swept in from the Eurasian steppes
Byzantium
they had subjugated the xx and made them their vassals
led them to rebel
Samo’s kingdom
from then on,
The ascendant power in the region was now the Bavarians.
had been left to their own devices for much of the xx and xx centuries
under Frankish control
gained overlordship of Carantania
restored their power over the Bavarians
led the Franks and Bavarians against the Avars
Lorraine
enamel painter
it comprises
enamel panels
arranged in
epoch in the history of salvation
Gothic Painter
Verdun Altarpiece
They are among the oldest surviving examples of ...
panel painting
was converted into
winged altar
pulpit balustrade
collegiate church
played a central role in Austrian history
he acquired the duchies of Austria, Carinthia and Carniola, Styria and the Windische Mark
as the husband of
after the extinction of the Babenberg dynasty
territories experienced a period of economic and cultural prosperity
came to power in the Holy Roman Empire
came into conflict with
defeated him
at the Battle of
largest knightly battle of the Middle Ages on our soil
he laid the foundations for Habsburg rule
he was killed in battle
his body was displayed in
resumption of the tradition
mendicant order