Assailed Collection

Postcard / Minister
A Minister assailed by Suffragettes outside the House of Commons

Italy, Pompeii. House of the Wild Boar (Street of Abundance). Roman mosaic of the atrium depicting geometric motifs. In the centre a hunting scene: dogs attacking a wild boar. Date: 2014

ANTONY OF EGYPT, HERMIT
When Antony's parents die, he gives away his worldly goods and becomes a hermit in the desert near his home, where he is assailed by temptations but resists them all. Date: 251 - 356

A small body of troopers, led by the dashing Prince, at once assailed the enemy (engraving)
2813488 A small body of troopers, led by the dashing Prince, at once assailed the enemy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A small body of troopers)

Wicliffe on his sick-bed assailed by the friars (coloured engraving)
973041 Wicliffe on his sick-bed assailed by the friars (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wicliffe on his sick-bed assailed by the friars)

Lady Tourist and Touts
A lady tourist riding on a donkey is continually assailed by touts offering her their merchandise. Date: 1908

Conseil Des 500
Napoleon is assailed as Tyrant and Dictator by the Conseil des 500 in the Orangerie de Saint-Cloud : he dissolves the assembly and assumes power as First Consul Date: 9-10 November 1799

Buffalo & Coyotes - 2
Buffalo assailed by coyotes. Date: circa 1830

Richard Assailed by the Austrian Soldiers

Anabaptists Allegory
Allegorical depiction of the loathsome heresy of the anabaptists being assailed by divine thunderbolts. Date: published 1702

Outside the Soup Kitchen
The poor and distressed throng the entrance to a soup kitchen : well-to-do passers- by look apprehensive as they are assailed by beggars Date: 1871

Republican Outbreak - 4
In the course of disturbances following a demonstration by Republican extremists, the minister of public works is assailed by the insurgents

WW1 / 1916 / J BULL U-BOATS
John Bull assailed by U-boats on all sides

Paracelsus & Demons
The physician Paracelsus (real name Bombast, 1493-1541) is assailed by demons in the form of larvae

Loudun / Surin and Demon
Pere Surin, sent to exorcise the demons plaguing the nuns of Saint-Ursule, is himself assailed by the nasty creatures

Wyclif / Thomas / Bourne
JOHN WYCLIF on his sickbed at Oxford in 1378, the religious reformer is assailed by friars who are not of his way of thinking Date: 1324 - 1384

Mozart / Nozze / Liebig 4
(The Marriage of Figaro) Figaro is assailed by the elderly Marcellina, who recognises him as her long- lost son by Dr Bartolo

Islamic Monsters
The Christian hero Roland is assailed by a swarm of Islamic monsters - If I get out of here without catching cold, I ll be lucky !

Priest and Demons
A priest is assailed by demons

Brissac and Mutineers
CHARLES COSSE, comte de BRISSAC, commanding the French army in Piedmont, is assailed by mutineers asking Where will we find bread ? Chez moi ! he replies

Christian & Apollyon
A pilgrim is assailed by a demon - the fight between Christian and Apollyon

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In the picturesque town of Pompeii, Italy, lies the House of the Wild Boar. A postcard from this ancient city reveals its grandeur before it was assailed by the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius. As history unfolds, we witness a minister seeking solace in Antony of Egypt, a renowned hermit known for his wisdom and spiritual guidance. Traveling further back in time, an illustration from Hutchinson's Story of the British Nation depicts Canterbury burned by the Danes in 851 AD. The image captures the chaos and destruction as flames engulfed this historic city. However, hope prevails as a small body of troopers led by a dashing prince fearlessly assailed their enemy. Amidst religious turmoil, Wicliffe finds himself on his sick-bed being assailed by friars determined to silence his dissenting voice. This colored engraving portrays his unwavering resolve against those who seek to suppress him. Venturing into more modern times, we encounter a lady tourist surrounded by persistent touts eager to sell their wares or services. In bustling streets filled with noise and commotion, she remains steadfast amidst their relentless attempts to gain her attention. Stepping into political realms, we find ourselves within the Conseil Des 500 where debates and discussions shape nations' destinies. Here ideas clash and opinions are fiercely assailed as politicians strive for progress while navigating complex challenges. Nature too has its battles; buffalo and coyotes engage in an eternal struggle for survival on vast plains where every resource is fiercely contested. These creatures embody resilience as they navigate harsh landscapes together yet remain locked in an unending cycle of predator versus prey. Finally, our journey takes us to war-torn territories during Anglo-Spanish conflicts where events unfold rapidly with lives hanging precariously in balance. Richard finds himself assailed by Austrian soldiers; however, bravery courses through his veins as he stands tall against overwhelming odds.