Battlements Collection (page 2)

Europe, United Kingdom, Wales, Caernarfon Castle

Brisighella, Ravenna, Emilia Romagna, Italy, Europe. The clocktower on the hill

Brisighella, Ravenna, Emilia Romagna, Italy Europe. The medieval fortress at dusk

Dozza, Bologna, Emilia Romagna, Italy, Europe. The medieval village

Puerta del Leaon (Gate of the Lion), Royal Alcazars of Seville, Seville, province
Puerta del LeAon (Gate of the Lion), Royal Alcazars of Seville, Seville, province of Seville, Andalusia, Spain

Entrance of the Visigoth king Wamba into Toledo
Wamba (c. 630-688). Visigoth king of Hispania (672-680). Entrance of Wamba to the city of Toledo. Illustration by J. Alaminos. Chromolithography

The Barbican, Alnwick Castle, from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF306367 The Barbican, Alnwick Castle, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

View of the north wall of the Inner Ward, Alnwick Castle, from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF306366 View of the north wall of the Inner Ward, Alnwick Castle, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Ottoman domination. Acre. Walls of Saint Jean d'Acre
Ottoman domination. Acre (today Akko in northern territory of Israel). Walls of Saint Jean d'Acre. Engraving, 19th century. Engraving by Lemaitre

Ottoman domination. Acre (today Akko)
Ottoman domination. Acre (today Akko in northern territory of Israel). Walls of Saint Jean d'Acre. Engraving, 19th century. Engraving by Lemaitre

Spain, province of Leon. Castle of Ponferrada. Illustration by Letre. Engraving by Sierra, 19th century. Cronica General de Espana, Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias

The entrance front of Culzean Castle, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris
CLF289838 The entrance front of Culzean Castle, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris, published 2007 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Conway Castle, 1836 (w/c, bodycolour & chalk on paper)
MAN370314 Conway Castle, 1836 (w/c, bodycolour & chalk on paper) by Palmer, Samuel (1805-81); 37.8x47.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Conwy Castle)

Profile of the Fortress and Castle of Salses (coloured engraving)
354840 Profile of the Fortress and Castle of Salses (coloured engraving) by French School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arabs defending the city of Mallorca from attack by King James I the Conqueror in 1229
IND364409 Arabs defending the city of Mallorca from attack by King James I the Conqueror in 1229, fragment of The Conquest of Mallorca

Scene from the life of Louis VI the Fat, son of Philip I, from the manuscript Chroniques de France, printed by A
IND354804 Scene from the life of Louis VI the Fat, son of Philip I, from the manuscript Chroniques de France, printed by A

Siege and assault of the city of Belina, defended by King Aynart, from the manuscript
IND364406 Siege and assault of the city of Belina, defended by King Aynart, from the manuscript, Gran conquista de ultramar (vellum) by Spanish School, (13th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

The Killing Ground (Reconstruction of Old Moscow) (oil on canvas)
BCC423435 The Killing Ground (Reconstruction of Old Moscow) (oil on canvas) by Vasnetsov, Apollinari Mikhailovich (1856-1933); Private Collection; Calmann & King Ltd

Clare on the battlements of Tantallon (colour litho)
3648472 Clare on the battlements of Tantallon (colour litho) by Price, Norman Mills (1877-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clare on the battlements of Tantallon)

Finn heard far off the first notes of the fairy harp, frontispiece to The High Deeds of Finn
STC323705 Finn heard far off the first notes of the fairy harp, frontispiece to The High Deeds of Finn, and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland by T.W

The Front Quad of Corpus Christi College, Oxford (pen and ink with wash on paper)
CCC95123 The Front Quad of Corpus Christi College, Oxford (pen and ink with wash on paper) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Corpus Christi College, Oxford, UK; © Desmond Banks; English

Enmore Castle, Somerset, seat of the Earl of Egmont
5912666 Enmore Castle, Somerset, seat of the Earl of Egmont. by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Enmore Castle, Somerset, seat of the Earl of Egmont)

Saracen knight, Brandimarte at the siege of Biserta, Orlando Furioso
Vintage illustration of scene from Orlando Furioso illustrated by Gustave Dore. Except Brandimarte, they all went to fall into the pit. Excepto Brandimarte, todos fueron a caer en el foso

Windsor Castle, c. 1670 (oil on canvas)
5310898 Windsor Castle, c.1670 (oil on canvas) by Streater or Streeter, Robert (1624-80); Private Collection; (add.info.: Streater or Streeter, Robert (1624-80) was Serjeant Painter, court painter

The Occupation of the Battery at Port Arthur (Ryojunko hodai nottori no zu), 1895

Scene from Il Triompho della Pieta, 1640-69. Creator: Giovanni Battista Galestruzzi
Scene from Il Triompho della Pieta, 1640-69. Stage set for " La Vita Humana, ovvero Il Trionfo della Pieta", a musical drama, libretto by Giulio Rospigliosi, music by Marco Marazzoli

Ludlow Castle, Shropshire, 1777 (pencil, pen & ink and w / c on paper)
489217 Ludlow Castle, Shropshire, 1777 (pencil, pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Towne, Francis (1740-1816); 30.2x57.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Kidwelly Castle (oil on canvas)
3963677 Kidwelly Castle (oil on canvas) by Cox, David (1783-1859); 43.2x59.2 cm; Newport Museum and Art Gallery, South Wales; eNewport Museum and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Kissing the Blarney Stone (coloured photo)
3643236 Kissing the Blarney Stone (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kissing the Blarney Stone)

Windsor Castle East Terrace, c. 1900 (photomechanical print)
5848227 Windsor Castle East Terrace, c.1900 (photomechanical print) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

The Vatican Gate, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
STC384907 The Vatican Gate, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info)

The army of Agramante that defeated the forces of Charlemagne (fresco)
702434 The army of Agramante that defeated the forces of Charlemagne (fresco) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872); Casino Massimo, Rome

The assault of Bizerte (fresco)
702430 The assault of Bizerte (fresco) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872); Casino Massimo, Rome, Italy; German, out of copyright

Warwick Castle, 1852 (oil on canvas)
TW426585 Warwick Castle, 1852 (oil on canvas) by Pitt, William (c.1818-1900); 38.2x51.2 cm; Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright

Gruffydd trying to escape from the Tower of London in 1243
KW392518 Gruffydd trying to escape from the Tower of London in 1243, from A Short History of the English People by J. R. Green, published 1893 (litho) by Paris

"Annoure brought the King out upon the battlements"(litho)
2813805 " Annoure brought the King out upon the battlements" (litho) by Curtis, Dora (c.1875-1925); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portfolio of drawings by Mutio Oddi of Urbino and others - Po Fume, c
2919735 Portfolio of drawings by Mutio Oddi of Urbino and others - Po Fume, c.1635-40 (pen & ink on paper in bound volume) by Oddi, Muzio (1569-1639) (circle of); 35x24 cm; The University of St

Delhi Gate, Agra Fort, India, 1870 s

Plan and elevation of a Regency Era bailiffs cottage. Floorplan shows two parlors and kitchen. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1817

Les Trois Princesses, illustration from A Picture Song Book
IL314880 Les Trois Princesses, illustration from A Picture Song Book, 1910 (colour litho) by Howard, George, 9th Earl of Carlisle (1843-1911); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

View of the Portal (b / w photo)
ALI269796 View of the Portal (b/w photo) by Alessi, Galeazzo (1512-72) & Tibaldi, Domenico (1541-83); Palazzo Pubblico, Bologna, Italy; (add.info.: often known as Communale or d Accursio; ); Alinari

Chateau de Pierrefonds, illustration from Le Moniteur des architectes
REV287783 Chateau de Pierrefonds, illustration from Le Moniteur des architectes, engraved by Bosredon (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

View of the castle (photo)
XBP236908 View of the castle (photo) by Spanish School; Toledo, Castilla y Leon, Spain; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Spanish, out of copyright

View of the National Palace (photo)
KW237470 View of the National Palace (photo) by Portuguese School, (15th century); Palacio Nacional da Pena, Sintra, Portugal; (add.info)

Viscountess Fitzharris, Northumberland
Viscountess Fitzharris on the battlements of Chillingham Castle, Northumberland. 1839

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From the rugged shores of Conwy Harbour to the majestic walls of Stirling Castle, battlements stand as a testament to history and strength. Clan Macgillivray's ancestral home in North Wales echoes with tales of ancient battles fought and won. In Strasbourg, France, the battlements of 1590 still bear witness to a time long past. Caerhays Castle emerges from its lush surroundings adorned with vibrant Magnolias and Camellias, a sight that captivates all who behold it. Agnes, Countess of Dunbar, known as Black Agnes, left her mark on history through her fearless defense during times of turmoil. A black-and-white photo transports us back to Damascus Gate in Jerusalem in 1857 when these towering structures guarded the city's entrance. As dawn breaks over Bodiam Castle in East Sussex, England, its battlements bask in golden hues that reflect centuries-old stories etched into every stone. The grandeur of Al-Husn's teak gates and imposing battlements at Sultans Palace evoke awe and reverence for Oman's rich heritage. Kamerlengo Castle stands tall amidst the coastal beauty of Trogir in Croatia - an enduring symbol of power and resilience. Orford Castle reveals its restored battlements against Suffolk's landscape - a reminder that even time cannot erode their significance. And as evening descends upon Bodiam Castle once again, Sir Edward Dalyngrigge's creation exudes an ethereal charm that lingers long after sunset. In every corner of the world where battlements rise high above us, they tell stories untold yet felt deeply within our souls.