Banniere Collection

House of a Chinese Mandarin (bureaucrat), distinguished by two large flag poles with banners at the gate
FLO4622571 House of a Chinese Mandarin (bureaucrat), distinguished by two large flag poles with banners at the gate. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's

Ancient Chinese weapons and standards, including banner 3.7, flag 33, pennant 9, musket 3, cannon 2, tent 36
FLO4622359 Ancient Chinese weapons and standards, including banner 3.7, flag 33, pennant 9, musket 3, cannon 2, tent 36, drum 33 and gong 5

Chinese hats, sceptres and flags. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's
FLO4622262 Chinese hats, sceptres and flags. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

The Soup, Nah-Pope, a Sauk warrior (Bags and Fox Nation). Soup was second in command to Black Hawk during the war
FLO4688550 The Soup, Nah-Pope, a Sauk warrior (Bags and Fox Nation). Soup was second in command to Black Hawk during the war and brother of The Prophet. Handcoloured lithograph by J

Heralds or officers of arms, herauts or officers of arms, 15th century. They wear coats of arms with gold fleur-de-lis
FLO4570333 Heralds or officers of arms, herauts or officers of arms, 15th century. They wear coats of arms with gold fleur-de-lis and carry ensigns with the arms of France

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Banniere; Banner (engraving)
7194830 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Banniere; Banner (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Banniere; Banner)

Le Martyre de saint Laurent, Banniere des rotisseurs en 1699 (engraving)
3646124 Le Martyre de saint Laurent, Banniere des rotisseurs en 1699 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Martyre de saint Laurent)

Heralds or officers of arms, 15th century
Heralds or officers of arms, herauts ou officiers d armes, 15th century. They wear coats of arms with gold fleurs-de-lis and carry ensigns with the arms of France

Banniere des Boulangers d Arras (engraving)
3644890 Banniere des Boulangers d Arras (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Banniere des Boulangers d Arras. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1857)

Banniere ancienne des Boulangers de Paris (engraving)
3644889 Banniere ancienne des Boulangers de Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Banniere ancienne des Boulangers de Paris)

Alice Paul sewing stars on the suffrage flag as other women look on, c. 1920 (b / w photo)
SLS249197 Alice Paul sewing stars on the suffrage flag as other women look on, c.1920 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

The First Landing of Columbus on the Shores of the New World at San Salvador, Oct
BAL54912 The First Landing of Columbus on the Shores of the New World at San Salvador, Oct. 12th 1492, pub. by Currier and Ives by Puebla Tolin

Banner of the Goa Inquisition, published in Relation de l Inquisition de
XJF441228 Banner of the Goa Inquisition, published in Relation de l Inquisition de Goa by Charles Dellon, published 1687 (engraving) by French School

The First Landing of Christopher Columbus (1450-1506) in America, 1862 (oil on canvas)
XJL186948 The First Landing of Christopher Columbus (1450-1506) in America, 1862 (oil on canvas) by Puebla Tolin, Dioscoro Teofilo (1832-1901); Ayuntamiento de Coruna, Spain; Brazilian

Joan of Arc (Banners)
JOAN OF ARC Her banners: Etendard (top); Pennon (left); Banniere (right)

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"Banniere: A Glimpse into the Heraldic World of the 15th Century" Step back in time to the 15th century, where bannieres, also known as heralds or officers of arms, held a significant role in society. These distinguished individuals donned coats of arms adorned with golden fleur-de-lis and proudly carried ensigns displaying the emblematic arms of France. Le Vocabulaire Illustre introduces us to these herauts, whose presence was captured through intricate engravings. Their regal attire and noble demeanor reflect their esteemed position within society. In Le Martyre de saint Laurent, we catch a glimpse of a banniere belonging to the rotisseurs in 1699. The engraving showcases the craftsmanship behind this symbol of pride for a specific group or profession. Further exploring this fascinating world, we encounter engravings depicting ancient banners from various trades such as Boulangers d'Arras and Boulangers de Paris. These historical artifacts provide insight into how guilds used bannières to represent their craft and establish solidarity among members. Moving forward in time, an intriguing black-and-white photograph captures Alice Paul sewing stars onto a suffrage flag circa 1920. This powerful image reminds us that even in more recent history, banners have played an essential role in advocating for social change and women's rights. The pilgrims depicted in "The Pilgrims of Saint Jacques" (1791) transport us on a colorful journey marked by water-cut illustrations. Bannières fluttering against blue skies evoke feelings of devotion and spiritual enlightenment experienced by these travelers along their sacred path. Shifting our focus across continents, we witness pivotal moments like "The First Landing of Christopher Columbus. " Whether it be through oil paintings or depictions on canvas capturing Columbus's arrival on American shores or San Salvador Island – banners unfurling triumphantly – they symbolize the exploration and discovery that shaped our world.