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No contemporary illustrations of Charlemagne exist, but a description provided by his friend and biographer Einhard has inspired numerous portraits and statues. This gallery includes works by famous artists such as Raphael Sanzio and Albrecht Dürer, statues in cities whose histories are firmly tied to Charlemagne, depictions of important events in his reign, and a look at his signature.

Albrecht Dürer was a prolific artist of the Northern European Renaissance. He was heavily influenced by both Renaissance and Gothic art, and he turned his talents to depicting the historic emperor who had once reigned over his homeland.