Eudes combattant les Normands

This illustration depicts Odo (Eudes), king of West Francia in the late 9th century, fighting the Normans (Vikings). He is particularly known for his role in the defense of Paris during the siege of 885–886. The scene highlights direct combat between the Franks and northern invaders, symbolizing resistance against Viking raids that deeply affected the period. Created in the 19th century, the work presents a heroic and dramatic vision of these confrontations.