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Armour Collection (#95)

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

Background imageArmour Collection: 1st Duke of Devonshire

1st Duke of Devonshire
WILLIAM CAVENDISH, 1ST DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE Aided in raising the north country in favour of William of Orange. Date: 1640 - 1707

Background imageArmour Collection: Rolling Armour Plate

Rolling Armour Plate
GERMANY Rolling out armour plate at Krupp, Essen Date: 1911

Background imageArmour Collection: Englishman 1205

Englishman 1205
Over his flowing gown he wears a surcoat : originally worn over armour, it has now become a staple item of dress, cut without sleeves and slit up the sides Date: circa 1205

Background imageArmour Collection: French Nobleman 1650

French Nobleman 1650
Cesar Phebus d Albret in full wig, chest and arm armour, boots and spurs, his sash blowing in the breeze Date: 1614 - 1676

Background imageArmour Collection: Edward I / Meyrick Armour

Edward I / Meyrick Armour
EDWARD I (LONGSHANKS) King of England (1272-1307) Date: 1239 - 1307

Background imageArmour Collection: King Henry I

King Henry I
KING HENRY I (1068 - 1135) King of England (1100-35)

Background imageArmour Collection: Carl V / Hre / Anon C1600

Carl V / Hre / Anon C1600
CARL V / KARL V Holy Roman Emperor (1519-56), and King of Spain as Charles I (1516-56) Date: 1500 - 1558

Background imageArmour Collection: Carl V / Hre / Titian Eng

Carl V / Hre / Titian Eng
CARL V / KARL V Holy Roman Emperor, also King of Spain as Charles I Date: 1500 - 1558

Background imageArmour Collection: Carl V / Hre / Thevet 1584

Carl V / Hre / Thevet 1584
CARL V / KARL V Holy Roman Emperor, also King of Spain as Charles I Date: 1500 - 1558

Background imageArmour Collection: Embossed Armour 1563

Embossed Armour 1563
Embossed body armour. Date: 1563

Background imageArmour Collection: Jousting Armour / 1600

Jousting Armour / 1600
Jousting armour Date: 1600

Background imageArmour Collection: James Ii / After Kneller

James Ii / After Kneller
JAMES II Oval portrait wearing armour Date: 1633 - 1701

Background imageArmour Collection: King Henry VI wearing armour

King Henry VI wearing armour
Henry VI (1421 - 1471) on horseback in full armour

Background imageArmour Collection: ARMOUR / 1555

ARMOUR / 1555
A knight in armour Date: 1555

Background imageArmour Collection: Santa Cruz / Bazan / Eng

Santa Cruz / Bazan / Eng
ALVARO DE BAZAN MARQUES de SANTA CRUZ Spanish admiral Date: 1526 - 1588

Background imageArmour Collection: John Churchill / Harding

John Churchill / Harding
JOHN CHURCHILL Duke of Marlborough, Commander in Chief over the armies of England and Holland in the war of the Spanish Succession Date: 1650 - 1722

Background imageArmour Collection: Henry Arundel / 3rd Earl

Henry Arundel / 3rd Earl
Henry Frederick Howard Lord Maltravers 3rd Earl of Arundel Royalist Date: 1608 - 1652

Background imageArmour Collection: Hernando Cortes / Cook

Hernando Cortes / Cook
HERNANDO CORTES Spanish conqueror of Mexico Date: 1485 - 1547

Background imageArmour Collection: Olivier De Clisson / Frago

Olivier De Clisson / Frago
OLIVIER DE CLISSON French soldier and Constable of France Date: 1336 - 1407

Background imageArmour Collection: Francis 4th Earl Bedford

Francis 4th Earl Bedford
FRANCIS RUSSELL, fourth earl of BEDFORD statesman, built square at Covent Garden, did a lot of draining, depicted in armour Date: 1593 - 1641

Background imageArmour Collection: Jean Le M Boucicaut / Thev

Jean Le M Boucicaut / Thev
JEAN LE MAINGRE BOUCICAUT Marshal of France Date: 1366 - 1421

Background imageArmour Collection: Eberhard at Doffingen

Eberhard at Doffingen
Eberhard II (der Greiner) at Doeffingen Date: 23rd August 1388

Background imageArmour Collection: Joan of Arc / La Pesse

Joan of Arc / La Pesse
JOAN OF ARC Statue of the French heroine Date: 1412? - 1431

Background imageArmour Collection: Joan of Arc / R Page

Joan of Arc / R Page
JOAN OF ARC French heroine in armour and feather-topped hat, with sword in hand Date: 1412? - 1431

Background imageArmour Collection: Joan of Arc / Marshall

Joan of Arc / Marshall
JOAN OF ARC French heroine in feather-topped helmet and armour Date: 1412? - 1431

Background imageArmour Collection: Louis Bourbon / Conde

Louis Bourbon / Conde
LOUIS I de BOURBON 1st Prince de CONDE French Huguenot leader of the Protestants Date: 1530 - 1569

Background imageArmour Collection: Henri I De Bourbon / Conde

Henri I De Bourbon / Conde
HENRI I DE BOURBON 2nd Prince de Conde French statesman Date: 1552 - 1588

Background imageArmour Collection: Charles Cotton / Duncan

Charles Cotton / Duncan
CHARLES COTTON English poet, parodist, translator and angler Date: 1630 - 1687

Background imageArmour Collection: Jessie Bond

Jessie Bond
JESSIE BOND Actress, wearing armour Date: 1889

Background imageArmour Collection: Sir Walter Scott - Abbotsford - Two Pic

Sir Walter Scott - Abbotsford - Two Pic
Sir Walter Scott (1771 - 1832) Scottish novelists hall and study at Abbotsford

Background imageArmour Collection: Henri II / Chapman

Henri II / Chapman
HENRI II Date: 1519 - 1559

Background imageArmour Collection: Peter I / Kneller / Smith

Peter I / Kneller / Smith
PETER I the Great wearing armour Date: 1682 - 1725

Background imageArmour Collection: Turenne - Holl - Latoure

Turenne - Holl - Latoure
Henri de la Tour d Auvergene vicomte Turenne (1611 - 1675) French military commander

Background imageArmour Collection: Captian Kettle / Hyne

Captian Kettle / Hyne
Alfred Tennyson (1809 - 1892) the English poet and Poet Laureate, surrounded by characters from his epic Arthurian poem, Idylls of the King

Background imageArmour Collection: Elephant / Transport / India

Elephant / Transport / India
Indian elephants used for transportation. Some are used by the army and are fitted with armour

Background imageArmour Collection: Jean Cavalier / / Anon Eng

Jean Cavalier / / Anon Eng
JEAN CAVALIER French insurgent, leader of Huguenots (Camisards) in the Cevennes and Languedoc Date: 1681 - 1740

Background imageArmour Collection: Spain / Repelled Moor / 1148

Spain / Repelled Moor / 1148
Madrilenos repel the Moors Date: 1148

Background imageArmour Collection: Military / Dress / 15th Cent

Military / Dress / 15th Cent
Armour and helmets - the more fancy ones were intended for use in the tournament rather than the battlefield Date: 14th/15th centuries

Background imageArmour Collection: Military / Dress / 14th Cent

Military / Dress / 14th Cent
Armour, helmets and weapons Date: 1350 to 1460

Background imageArmour Collection: Joan of Arc / Ingres

Joan of Arc / Ingres
JOAN OF ARC French heroine in armour and halo, at the altar of a church Date: 1412? - 1431

Background imageArmour Collection: Thibauld Blois Le Bon

Thibauld Blois Le Bon. French count, courtier and statesman. The Blois family were a countship of North Central France

Background imageArmour Collection: Antoine, Duc De Grammont

Antoine, Duc De Grammont
ANTOINE, DUC DE GRAMMONT French Marechal Date: 1604 - 1678

Background imageArmour Collection: Philibert, Comte De Gram

Philibert, Comte De Gram
PHILIBERT, COMTE DE GRAMMONT French statesman Date: 1621 - 1707

Background imageArmour Collection: The Earl of Pembroke as a knight on horseback in 1315

The Earl of Pembroke as a knight on horseback in 1315
The Earl of Pembroke on his horse in 1315. Date: 1315

Background imageArmour Collection: King Louis XII of France leaves Alessandria, 1507

King Louis XII of France leaves Alessandria, 1507
King Louis XII of France(1462-1515). He sets out from Alessandria to attack Genova, 24th April 1507

Background imageArmour Collection: Military costume: archers and crossbowman in 1312

Military costume: archers and crossbowman in 1312
Archers and crossbowman in 1312. Date: 1312

Background imageArmour Collection: 12th century military dress: standard bearer and horse

12th century military dress: standard bearer and horse
Richard Fitzhugh, Standard Bearer of England on his horse holding a flag and a shield. Date: 1141

Background imageArmour Collection: Casting a spell

Casting a spell
A magician casts a spell for a military client. Date: medieval




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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. "