Armour Collection (#4)

King William as represented on his seal, (1870). A wood engraving showing William the Conqueror (1028-1087) from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix

John Hampden Esquire, 19th century. Artist: J Posselwhite
John Hampden Esquire, 19th century. English Parliamentary leader (1594-1643) who opposed King Charles I over ship money, an episode in the controversies that ultimately led to the English Civil Wars

Effigy of Sir John Scudamore, 17th century
Effigy of Sir John Scudamore, a Lancastrian who died in 1616 aged 37. In the church at Kentchurch in Herefordshire, 17th century

Richard I, Coeur de Lion landing at Jaffa (Joppa), September 1191, (c1880). Artist: William Heysham Overend
Richard I, Coeur de Lion landing at Jaffa (Joppa), September 1191, (c1880). Richard the Lionheart (1157-1199) was the eldest son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine

Ramon Berenguer IV. Count of Barcelona (1131-1162). Painting. SPAIN. Barcelona. Montjuic Castle Military Museum

Ramon Berenguer I (1023-1076). Count of Barcelona and Girona (1035-1076). Painting. SPAIN. Barcelona. Montjuic Castle Military Museum

Knightly Vigil
A knights vigil at arms

Lieutenant General Lambert, 1785. Creator: Unknown
Lieutenant General Lambert, 1785. John Lambert (1619- 1684), English Parliamentary general and politician who fought in the English Civil War

Cortes destroying his fleet. Colored engraving
Hernan Cortes (1488-1547). Spanish conqueror of Mexico. Cortes destroying his fleet, moored in the Villa Rica of the Vera Cruz, to prevent defections among his crew. Volume I. Engraving by J

Edward III on a battlefield
Edward III, King of England (1312-1377, reigned 1327-1377). Seen here on a battlefield in France. Date: 1312 - 1377

Tournament joust
They rode at full gallop till they met

British Ballad, Chevy-Chase
CHEVY-CHASE. Popular British Ballad telling the story of a large hunt, lead by Percy, the Earl of Northumberland which was interpreted as an invasion of Scotland by the Scottish Earl of Douglas who

At the Oval / Ally Sloper
Ally Sloper bats at the Oval against Australia, dressed in medieval armour for protection

Salisbury / W Longespee
Effigy of William Longuespee, 1st Earl of Salisbury in Salisbury Cathedral

Allied Troops landing in Normandy; Second World War, 1944
Photograph showing Allied troops and armour moving up one of the Normandy beaches, shortly after D-Day, 6th June 1944. At the top of the image a barrage balloon can be seen

New type of light tank demonstrated at Aldershot
A group of small machines with a pill-box turret, working over rough ground at Aldershot

Ermine Street Guard advancing with protective shields, cavalry in attendance, Birdoswald Roman Fort, Hadrians Wall, Northumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Joan of Arc / Buttre
JOAN OF ARC French heroine in armour on the battlefield

John of Gaunt / Oval Eng
JOHN OF GAUNT Duke of Lancaster Fourth son of Edward III and brother of the Black Prince

Costume / Men / Saxon Chief
A Saxon warrior chief, fully equipped for battle in helmet and body armour, and carrying a long spear

Costume / 13th C Nobility
A medieval nobleman and his wife: he wears armour and carries a sword; her plain white dress is decorated with embroidery and ermine

Philip Ii / Macedon / Chapma
KING PHILIP OF MACEDON Greek ruler and soldier, conquered all Greece and defeated the Persians; father of Alexander

Warwick / Kingmaker / Rous
Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick (" the Kingmaker" )

Earl of Warwick-Kingmak
Act V, Scene II (Part III) A field of battle, near Barnet; Warwick, with Somerset & Oxford, shortly before his death

Battle of Homildon Hill
The Battle of Homildon Hill, where the English under Sir Henry Hotspur Percy, with George Dunbar, Earl of March defeated the Scots, taking Douglas prisoner

Charles Stuart / Tocque
CHARLES EDWARD STUART Known as The Young Pretender wearing armour

Don Quixote relives his past glories
A scene from Cervantes novel Don Quixote -- the hero of the title relives his past glories, surrounded by objects from his travels. To dream the impossible dream

Norman knight c. 1066 IC008 / 039
Battle Abbey and the Battle of Hastings. A reconstruction drawing, by Judith Dobie, of a Norman knight c. 1066

Saxon fyrdman c. 1066 IC008 / 038
Battle Abbey and the Battle of Hastings. A reconstruction drawing, by Judith Dobie, showing a Saxon fyrdman c. 1066

The Sacrifice of Polyxena, unknown date, (c1730s). Creator: Workshop of Giovanni Battista Pittoni
The Sacrifice of Polyxena, unknown date, (c1730s). Polyxena, with whom Achilles fell in love, was the younger daughter of Priam and Hecuba, the king and queen of Troy

David With the Head of Goliath and Two Soldiers, 1620. Creator: Valentin de Boulogne
David With the Head of Goliath and Two Soldiers, 1620.

Saint Sebastian attended by Saint Irene and her Maid, 1615. Creator: Dirck van Baburen
Saint Sebastian attended by Saint Irene and her Maid, 1615.

St. Michael expelling Lucifer and the Rebel Angels, 1622. Creator: Workshop of Peter Paul Rubens
St. Michael expelling Lucifer and the Rebel Angels, 1622. A subject that found new life during the Counter-Reformation and was used in the 17th century to symbolise the triumph of the Catholic Church

Mathieu, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Mathieu, between c1910 and c1915.

Coal miners, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Coal miners, between c1910 and c1915.

Putting out fire in Bain News Service Bldg. 1/6/12, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Putting out fire in Bain News Service Bldg. 1/6/12, 1912.

Prince V. Furstenberg in uniform, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Prince V. Furstenberg in uniform, 1913.

Prince Nicolas of Roumania, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Prince Nicolas of Roumania, 1910.

Moltke, E. Bieber, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Moltke, E. Bieber, 1910.

Count Hermann von Scherr-Thoss, in uniform, E. Waldleben, Breslau, 1916. Creator: Bain News Service
Count Hermann von Scherr-Thoss, in uniform, E. Waldleben, Breslau, 1916.

King Portugal, 1914. Creator: George Graham Bain
King Portugal, 1914.

The Presentation of the Captain General's Baton to Antonio Moncada by the Queen Regent....1410
The Presentation of the Captain General's Baton to Antonio Moncada by the Queen Regent Blanca of Sicily in 1410, 1664

The Submission of the Sicilian Rebels to Antonio Moncada in 1411, 1663. Creators: David Teniers II, Jan van Kessel
The Submission of the Sicilian Rebels to Antonio Moncada in 1411, 1663. Antonio de Moncada, having defeated the rebels, represented by two kneeling men in the foreground

Saint George (Exterior Right Wing), 1514. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Saint George (Exterior Right Wing), 1514.

Cosimo de Medici in Armour, 1545. Creator: Agnolo Bronzino
Cosimo de Medici in Armour, 1545.

Saint George On Horseback, 1505-08. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Saint George On Horseback, 1505-08.

Young Knight in a Landscape, 1505. Creator: Vittore Carpaccio
Young Knight in a Landscape, 1505.

Sir Jeffrey Amherst, K. B., 1766. Creator: James Watson
Sir Jeffrey Amherst, K. B., 1766.

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"Unyielding, timeless, and steeped in history - the allure transcends time. From Albrecht Durer's iconic depiction of a rhinoceros clad in impenetrable plates to Rembrandt van Rijn's mesmerizing portrayal of a man adorned with steel, these masterpieces capture the essence of strength and protection. The Battle of Hastings, immortalized in IC008_018, showcases the pivotal role that armour played in shaping destinies. As knights donned their suits of armor atop majestic horses like the Willys Jeep charging into battle, they became living embodiments of power and resilience. Intricately crafted statues like St. Joan of Arc standing resolute amidst colored light streaming through stained glass windows at Notre Dame Church or Robert the Bruce overseeing Bannockburn from his monument evoke awe-inspiring images that echo through centuries. Armour is not limited to medieval times; it has witnessed countless clashes throughout history. The meeting between Scipio Africanus and Hannibal at the Battle of Zama stands as a testament to its enduring significance. Similarly, Agincourt marks an indelible moment when English archers faced French knights on fields drenched in valor. Roman infantry honed their combat skills relentlessly while wearing meticulously designed attire that epitomized both functionality and grandeur. Napoleonic Wars saw fearless cuirassiers charging fearlessly into battle under heavy cavalry regalia - symbols of invincibility etched into memory forever. From ancient Rome to Dover Castle sieges captured by J020152's lens, it has safeguarded lives while becoming an emblematic representation for courage against all odds. "