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Armour Collection (#6)

"Unyielding, timeless, and steeped in history - the allure transcends time

Background imageArmour Collection: S. Kh. Randrup's Factory in Omsk, 1909-1914. Creator: Unknown

S. Kh. Randrup's Factory in Omsk, 1909-1914. Creator: Unknown
S. Kh. Randrup's Factory in Omsk, 1909-1914. This collection includes tsarist-era advertisements and a set of posters from the era of the Russo-Japanese War (1904-5)

Background imageArmour Collection: U.S. infantry & machine gun men assigned in trenches, between c1915 and c1920

U.S. infantry & machine gun men assigned in trenches, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service. U.S
U.S. infantry & machine gun men assigned in trenches, between c1915 and c1920. American soldiers in France during World War I

Background imageArmour Collection: U.S. soldiers & German pistol, 11 Mar 1918. Creator: Bain News Service. U.S

U.S. soldiers & German pistol, 11 Mar 1918. Creator: Bain News Service. U.S. soldiers & German pistol, 11 Mar 1918
U.S. soldiers & German pistol, 11 Mar 1918. Two American soldiers, Corporal Howard Thompson and James H. White who were part of a group that killed

Background imageArmour Collection: First Aid at Front in France to U.S. soldiers, 1918 or 1919. Creator: Bain News Service

First Aid at Front in France to U.S. soldiers, 1918 or 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
First Aid at Front in France to U.S. soldiers, 1918 or 1919. A doctor with an injured American soldier behind the lines in France, during World War I

Background imageArmour Collection: Working German gun against Russians, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Working German gun against Russians, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Working German gun against Russians, between 1914 and c1915. German soldiers with machine gun during World War I

Background imageArmour Collection: Kaiser in field, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Kaiser in field, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Kaiser in field, between 1914 and c1915. Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941), the last German Emperor and King of Prussia, with troops during World War I

Background imageArmour Collection: Portrait of Guidobaldo II della Rovere (1514-1574), 1531. Creator: Bronzino, Agnolo (1503-1572)

Portrait of Guidobaldo II della Rovere (1514-1574), 1531. Creator: Bronzino, Agnolo (1503-1572)
Portrait of Guidobaldo II della Rovere (1514-1574), 1531. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Palatina, Florence

Background imageArmour Collection: Saint George, ca 1514. Creator: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)

Saint George, ca 1514. Creator: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
Saint George, ca 1514. Found in the Collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Background imageArmour Collection: German bridge train, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

German bridge train, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
German bridge train, between c1914 and c1915. German soldiers standing in road next to wagons during World War I

Background imageArmour Collection: Crown Prince, Germ. [i.e. Germany], between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Crown Prince, Germ. [i.e. Germany], between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Crown Prince, Germ. [i.e. Germany], between 1914 and c1915. German Crown Prince Wilhelm (1882-1951) with two other soldiers during World War I

Background imageArmour Collection: Jeanne after the Victory

Jeanne after the Victory
Luc Stalmans

Background imageArmour Collection: Ottavio Piccolomini d'Aragona, 1599-1656, c17th century. Creator: Anon

Ottavio Piccolomini d'Aragona, 1599-1656, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Ottavio Piccolomini d'Aragona, 1599-1656, c17th century

Background imageArmour Collection: Portrait of a Young Man, 17th century. Creator: School of Caravaggio

Portrait of a Young Man, 17th century. Creator: School of Caravaggio
Portrait of a Young Man, 17th century

Background imageArmour Collection: The Field Marshall Erik Sparre, c1580. Creator: Nicolas de Largilliere

The Field Marshall Erik Sparre, c1580. Creator: Nicolas de Largilliere
The Field Marshall Erik Sparre, c1580

Background imageArmour Collection: Sir Robert Dudley, Duke of Northumberland, c1600. Creator: Nicholas Hilliard

Sir Robert Dudley, Duke of Northumberland, c1600. Creator: Nicholas Hilliard
Sir Robert Dudley, Duke of Northumberland, c1600

Background imageArmour Collection: Unknown man called Stenbock, 1690. Creator: Martin Mytens the elder

Unknown man called Stenbock, 1690. Creator: Martin Mytens the elder
Unknown man called Stenbock, 1690

Background imageArmour Collection: Olof Strömstierna, 1664-1730 (born Knape), 1715. Creator: Johann Heinrich Wedekind

Olof Strömstierna, 1664-1730 (born Knape), 1715. Creator: Johann Heinrich Wedekind
Olof Stromstierna, 1664-1730 (born Knape), 1715

Background imageArmour Collection: Unknown man (called Lieutenant Colonel Salomon Schützer), 1750. Creator: Johan Henrik Scheffel

Unknown man (called Lieutenant Colonel Salomon Schützer), 1750. Creator: Johan Henrik Scheffel
Unknown man (called Lieutenant Colonel Salomon Schutzer), 1750

Background imageArmour Collection: The Entry of Sten Sture the Elder into Stockholm, 1864. Creator: Georg von Rosen

The Entry of Sten Sture the Elder into Stockholm, 1864. Creator: Georg von Rosen
The Entry of Sten Sture the Elder into Stockholm, 1864

Background imageArmour Collection: Trois aquarelles du front; construction de reseaux barbeles dans une tranchee... 1916

Trois aquarelles du front; construction de reseaux barbeles dans une tranchee... 1916. Creator: Douy Pascault
Trois aquarelles du front; construction de reseaux barbeles dans une tranchee de premiere ligne (fevrier 1916). Au Nord-Est de Bethincourt, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Background imageArmour Collection: Gemeine Jeuchts Beeldt. Allegory of the Temptations of Youth, 1598-1610. Creator: Otto Van Veen

Gemeine Jeuchts Beeldt. Allegory of the Temptations of Youth, 1598-1610. Creator: Otto Van Veen
Gemeine Jeuchts Beeldt. Allegory of the Temptations of Youth, 1598-1610

Background imageArmour Collection: Fight with Amazons, 1587-1680. Creators: Hans Jordaens I, Hans Jordaens II, Hans Jordaens III

Fight with Amazons, 1587-1680. Creators: Hans Jordaens I, Hans Jordaens II, Hans Jordaens III, Hans Jordaens IV
Fight with Amazons, 1587-1680

Background imageArmour Collection: David and Abigail, 1485-1533. Creator: Jacob Cornelisz. van Oostsanen

David and Abigail, 1485-1533. Creator: Jacob Cornelisz. van Oostsanen
David and Abigail, 1485-1533

Background imageArmour Collection: Residence of Thomas E. Martson, interiors, 1932. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Residence of Thomas E. Martson, interiors, 1932. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Residence of Thomas E. Martson [or Marston?], interiors, 1932

Background imageArmour Collection: Tsukushima Masamori Fighting Kyosokabe Yataro, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Tsukushima Masamori Fighting Kyosokabe Yataro, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Tsukushima Masamori Fighting Kyosokabe Yataro, 1865. Series: Famous Fights between Brave Men

Background imageArmour Collection: The Siege and Submergence of Takamatsu Castle, 1867. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

The Siege and Submergence of Takamatsu Castle, 1867. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Siege and Submergence of Takamatsu Castle, 1867. Series: Chronicles of the Toyotomi Clan

Background imageArmour Collection: Satomi Jirotaro Yoshinari Inspecting a Head Carried by a Dog, 1867. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Satomi Jirotaro Yoshinari Inspecting a Head Carried by a Dog, 1867. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Satomi Jirotaro Yoshinari Inspecting a Head Carried by a Dog, 1867. Series: Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

Background imageArmour Collection: Illustration for the Works of J.P.C. Florian, 1796. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

Illustration for the Works of J.P.C. Florian, 1796. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for the Works of J.P.C. Florian, 1796

Background imageArmour Collection: Heroes of the Shimazu Clan, 1877. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Heroes of the Shimazu Clan, 1877. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Heroes of the Shimazu Clan, 1877

Background imageArmour Collection: Yasuhiro Surveying his Army being Washed Away (image 2 of 3), c1850. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora

Yasuhiro Surveying his Army being Washed Away (image 2 of 3), c1850. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
Yasuhiro Surveying his Army being Washed Away (image 2 of 3), c1850

Background imageArmour Collection: Bellona, 1574. Creator: Philip Galle

Bellona, 1574. Creator: Philip Galle
Bellona, 1574. From Personifications of Industrial and Professional Life, pl. 6

Background imageArmour Collection: King Christian IV of Denmark, 1577-1648, between c.1643 and c.1643. Creator: Karel van Mander III

King Christian IV of Denmark, 1577-1648, between c.1643 and c.1643. Creator: Karel van Mander III
King Christian IV of Denmark, 1577-1648, between c.1643 and c.1643

Background imageArmour Collection: Kristina as Minerva. Creator: Justus van Egmont

Kristina as Minerva. Creator: Justus van Egmont
Kristina as Minerva

Background imageArmour Collection: Minerva. Creator: Johan Sylvius

Minerva. Creator: Johan Sylvius
Minerva, Unknown date

Background imageArmour Collection: Karl Wilhelm Sparre 1661-1709, 1689. Creator: Jan De Baen

Karl Wilhelm Sparre 1661-1709, 1689. Creator: Jan De Baen
Karl Wilhelm Sparre 1661-1709, 1689

Background imageArmour Collection: The Armoury, Governor's Palace, Malta: the Ancient Palace of the Knights of Malta, 1876

The Armoury, Governor's Palace, Malta: the Ancient Palace of the Knights of Malta, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Armoury, Governor's Palace, Malta: the Ancient Palace of the Knights of Malta, 1876. The ancient Palace of the Grand Masters of the Order of St

Background imageArmour Collection: Magnus Gabriel de la Gardie, 1622-1686, 17th century. Creator: Henrik Münnichhofen

Magnus Gabriel de la Gardie, 1622-1686, 17th century. Creator: Henrik Münnichhofen
Magnus Gabriel de la Gardie, 1622-1686, 17th century

Background imageArmour Collection: Mercury. Creator: Hans Baldung

Mercury. Creator: Hans Baldung
Mercury, Unknown date

Background imageArmour Collection: Mars, 17th century. Creator: Giovanni Francesco Romanelli

Mars, 17th century. Creator: Giovanni Francesco Romanelli
Mars, 17th century

Background imageArmour Collection: Magnus Stenbock, 1665-1717, count, field marshal, 1708. Creator: Georg Engelhard Schroder

Magnus Stenbock, 1665-1717, count, field marshal, 1708. Creator: Georg Engelhard Schroder
Magnus Stenbock, 1665-1717, count, field marshal, 1708

Background imageArmour Collection: Christian Albrecht, 1641-1694, c17th century. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl

Christian Albrecht, 1641-1694, c17th century. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Christian Albrecht, 1641-1694, c17th century

Background imageArmour Collection: King Charles XI's upbringing. Allegory, 1668. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl

King Charles XI's upbringing. Allegory, 1668. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
King Charles XI's upbringing. Allegory, 1668

Background imageArmour Collection: Karl X Gustav, 1622-1660, King of Sweden, c17th century Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl

Karl X Gustav, 1622-1660, King of Sweden, c17th century Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Karl X Gustav, 1622-1660, King of Sweden, Unknown date

Background imageArmour Collection: Martyrdom scene, early 15th century. Creator: Unknown

Martyrdom scene, early 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Martyrdom scene, early 15th century. Page from a Book of Hours

Background imageArmour Collection: James Butler, 1701. Creator: John Smith

James Butler, 1701. Creator: John Smith
James Butler, 1701

Background imageArmour Collection: Costumes de Différent Pays, Frontispice de l'Europe, c1797. Creators

Costumes de Différent Pays, Frontispice de l'Europe, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Different Pays, Frontispice de l'Europe, c1797

Background imageArmour Collection: Karl Philip, 1669-1690, Prince of Braunschweig-Lüneburg. Creator: David von Krafft

Karl Philip, 1669-1690, Prince of Braunschweig-Lüneburg. Creator: David von Krafft
Karl Philip, 1669-1690, Prince of Braunschweig-Luneburg

Background imageArmour Collection: Johan Georg IV, 1668-1697, Elector of Saxony, late 17th-early 19th century

Johan Georg IV, 1668-1697, Elector of Saxony, late 17th-early 19th century. Creator: David von Krafft
Johan Georg IV, 1668-1697, Elector of Saxony, late 17th-early 19th century




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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. "