Armement Collection

First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Letter B as drums. The 75 cannon of colonels Joseph-Albert Deport (1846-1926)
DUV4201673 First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Letter B as drums. The 75 cannon of colonels Joseph-Albert Deport (1846-1926) and St. Clair Deville

First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Drums. The 75 cannon of colonels Joseph-Albert Deport (1846-1926) and St
DUV4201561 First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Drums. The 75 cannon of colonels Joseph-Albert Deport (1846-1926) and St. Clair Deville

Cannon-boring machinery, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr
FLO4591794 Cannon-boring machinery, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr. from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Cannon-boring machinery, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr
FLO4591786 Cannon-boring machinery, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr. from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Soldiers and weapons of Carthage. Carthaginian soldiers in breastplate and helmet 1, 2, Hannibal's shield 3
FLO4620762 Soldiers and weapons of Carthage. Carthaginian soldiers in breastplate and helmet 1, 2, Hannibal's shield 3, and war machine 4

Economy. Cannon factory. c.1900 (chromo)
2636201 Economy. Cannon factory. c.1900 (chromo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Economie. Cannon factory. Imagery, France, c.1900.); Photo © CCI

Weapons warehouse, Saint Etienne, c.1910 (photo)
2419849 Weapons warehouse, Saint Etienne, c.1910 (photo); (add.info.: Economie. Photo, France, vers 1910. Coll. Part. Economy)

Arms and armour of the Mamluks including armour, sabre, mace, arrow, helmet, sword, quiver, arrows, shield, musket
FLO4620299 Arms and armour of the Mamluks including armour, sabre, mace, arrow, helmet, sword, quiver, arrows, shield, musket, etc

Soldiers hairstyle: some tied their hair behind their heads, others, the chiefs, over their skull
FLO4707624 Soldiers hairstyle: some tied their hair behind their heads, others, the chiefs, over their skull, like a feather to make themselves more terrifying (79)

Private Marcomanni (5), wearing a checkerboard tunic and his shield, he wears a crown
FLO4707509 Private Marcomanni (5), wearing a checkerboard tunic and his shield, he wears a crown, according to the practice of several ancient peoples to wear one before fighting

First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): French Navy soldiers aboard an armored car armed with machine guns
DUV4201377 First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): French Navy soldiers aboard an armored car armed with machine guns. Engraving in " Alphabet of the Great War 1914-1916

Middle Ages: frescoes depicting a castle and ships loads of soldiers. Parish church. Lesignano de Bagni (Parma)
VEN5027959 Middle Ages: frescoes depicting a castle and ships loads of soldiers. Parish church. Lesignano de Bagni (Parma); (add.info.: Middle Ages)

Middle Ages: frescoes depicting castles with armees. Parish church. Lesignano de'bagni near Parma. Italy
VEN5027965 Middle Ages: frescoes depicting castles with armees. Parish church. Lesignano de'bagni near Parma. Italy; (add.info.: Middle Ages: frescoes depicting castles with armees)

Weapons workshop, Saint Etienne, c.1910 (photo)
2419848 Weapons workshop, Saint Etienne, c.1910 (photo); (add.info.: Economy. Weapons workshop in the Manufacture d'armes de Saint Etienne (Arms Manufacture), France

First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Belgian armoured trains with guns come to support the French army
DUV4201345 First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Belgian armoured trains with guns come to support the French army. Engraving in " Alphabet of the Great War 1914-1916

First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Letter L as Bomb Launcher. A French soldier sends bombs at the enemy with a cannon
DUV4201463 First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Letter L as Bomb Launcher. A French soldier sends bombs at the enemy with a cannon

First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Letter M as Machine Gun. Soldiers of the French army using machine guns
DUV4201452 First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Letter M as Machine Gun. Soldiers of the French army using machine guns on the battlefields

First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Letter V as a car. Soldier of the French Navy aboard an armoured car with machine
DUV4201358 First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Letter V as a car. Soldier of the French Navy aboard an armoured car with machine guns

Earthenware bust from a statuette of an armed female deity, from Paestum, southern urban sanctuary
LRI741040 Earthenware bust from a statuette of an armed female deity, from Paestum, southern urban sanctuary; height: 15.5 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Paestum

Chinese gunmen are inspecting a newly arrived machine gun. Engraving after F
LSE4330364 Chinese gunmen are inspecting a newly arrived machine gun. Engraving after F.Bassots drawing, to illustrate the voyage to Pekin and North China, by T.Choutze, in 1873

Battering ram, siege engine, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702572 Battering ram, siege engine, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient Rome: Weaponry, Catapult, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702520 Ancient Rome: Weaponry, Catapult, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Venus asking Vulcan for weapons for Enee Painting by Francois Boucher (1703-1770
JLJ4576402 Venus asking Vulcan for weapons for Enee Painting by Francois Boucher (1703-1770) 1732 Sun. 2, 52x1, 75 m by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); Louvre, Paris

Cycle des Medicis: "Portrait en pied de Marie de Medicis en Bellona
JLJ4573248 Cycle des Medicis: " Portrait en pied de Marie de Medicis en Bellona (1573-1642) queen of France" Painting by Pierre Paul (Pierre-Paul) Rubens (ou Peter Paul ou Petrus Paulus)

Le Rire rouge, Satirique en N&B, 1916_5_6 : Everything is more
ICA4845117 Le Rire rouge, Satirique en N&B, 1916_5_6 : Everything is more and more heavy with the Krauts, artillery, taxes and losses - War of 14 -18 (engraving) by Metivet

Reconstitution of a huge catapult (counterweight trebuchet type), called mangonneau
PCT4298013 Reconstitution of a huge catapult (counterweight trebuchet type), called mangonneau, 19th century (drawing) by Viollet-le-Duc

Ancient Rome: Weaponry, Ballista, machine used during siege, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702521 Ancient Rome: Weaponry, Ballista, machine used during siege, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient Orient, Persian war carriage during a battle, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702549 Ancient Orient, Persian war carriage during a battle, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ms Fr 782 f. 16 Arming a knight, from the Roman de Troie
XIR166025 Ms Fr 782 f.16 Arming a knight, from the Roman de Troie, 13th-14th century (vellum) (b/w photo) by French School; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Equestrian portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), 1st Consul in Marengo
JLJ4649054 Equestrian portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), 1st Consul in Marengo: Bonaparte distributing sabres of honour to grenadiers of the consular guard after the battle of Marengo

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Armament: From Ancient Rome to Modern Times" Step into a captivating journey through history as we delve into the realm of armament. This intriguing collection of illustrations and engravings offers a glimpse into the evolution and significance of weaponry throughout various eras. Intriguingly, our expedition commences with an unexpected twist - a cartoon by none other than Hitler himself. A stark reminder that even those who perpetrate evil can possess artistic talents. Moving on, we encounter General Von Boum's illustration by Adrien Barrere, transporting us back to 1930s Fantasio, where Chinese gunmen inspect a newly arrived machine gun. The fusion of cultures and technology is palpable in this image. As we venture further, our eyes are captivated by images from ancient times. A colored engraving depicting a battering ram siege engine takes us back to 1866 when such formidable contraptions were employed during sieges. We then witness another marvel from ancient Rome - an intricately designed catapult showcased in all its glory through vibrant colors. The enchantment continues with Francois Boucher's painting capturing Venus beseeching Vulcan for weapons for Enee. This exquisite artwork showcases not only Boucher's mastery but also highlights the mythical elements intertwined with warfare. Le Rire rouge brings forth satirical black-and-white imagery from 1916_5_6: Everything is more. . What could be more thought-provoking than humor tinged with social commentary? Our exploration wouldn't be complete without witnessing grand reconstructions like the colossal mangonneau catapult or beholding the power unleashed by an ancient Roman ballista during sieges. Transporting ourselves to Persia, we find ourselves amidst battle carriages depicted in vivid colors - remnants of fierce conflicts fought centuries ago. Finally, Ms Fr 782 f. 16 presents us with a medieval scene straight out of the Roman de Troie, showcasing the intricate process of arming a knight.