Chilperik I te paard en Fredegonde 1857

This 1857 engraving, "Chilperik I te paard en Fredegonde," depicts a scene from the life of King Chilperic I of the Franks and his wife Fredegund. Chilperik is shown on horseback, wielding an axe, while Fredegund stands to the right. The engraving, part of a larger series, is a depiction of a historical event, reflecting the style of historical illustration common in the mid-19th century. The piece is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcasing the detailed and often dramatic style of historical illustration popular during that period.