Brandishing Collection

St Michael Archangel by Guido Reni Date: 1635

Desmoulins, Palais Royal
In the gardens of the Palais Royal, Camille Desmoulins climbs a table at the Cafe Foi, and - brandishing a pair of pistols - calls the Sunday afternoon crowd to action

Hans of Iceland drinking the blood of his victims, c1889. Creator: Guillaume Albert Demarest
Hans of Iceland drinking the blood of his victims, c1889

Every Man for Himself!, 1833. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Every Man for Himself!, 1833

Portrait of General Francis Marion at the Battle of Eutaw Springs, 1781
STC177046 Portrait of General Francis Marion at the Battle of Eutaw Springs, 1781, engraved by Thomas B. Welch (1814-74) from a drawing by James Barton Longacre (1794-1869) (engraving) by Stothard

The Sapling
A painting of a military man, brandishing a meat cleaver, while kneeling beside a small, elegant tree sapling. He is looking over his shoulder with a discontented look on his face. Date: circa 1918

The Breed of the Treshams by John Rutherford touring to the Theatre Royal, Manchester on 8th May 1905. Scene showing the fight in Act II, in which Reresby keeps mutineers in the Royalist army at bay

God for Harry, England and St. George!, illustration from Shakespeare's stories of the English Kings
IL274567 God for Harry, England and St. George!, illustration from Shakespeare's stories of the English Kings, published by George Harrap & Son, 1912 (colour litho) by Hammond, Gertrude E

Winged Gorgon, c. 1915-18 (chalk)
5862561 Winged Gorgon, c.1915-18 (chalk) by Merello, Rubaldo (1872-1922); 36x8x8 cm; Private Collection; Luisa Ricciarini

Winged Gorgon, c. 1915-18 (chalk)
5862562 Winged Gorgon, c.1915-18 (chalk) by Merello, Rubaldo (1872-1922); 36x8x8 cm; Private Collection; Luisa Ricciarini

Ohatsu, c. 1847 / 48. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Ohatsu, c. 1847/48

Iwafuji, c. 1847 / 48. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Iwafuji, c. 1847/48

A figure with a red beard brandishing a sword and holding a golden circle (plate 53), c
986309 A figure with a red beard brandishing a sword and holding a golden circle (plate 53), c.1800 (watercolour and bodycolour drawing) by Chinese School (19th century)

A figure brandishing swords (plate 57), c. 1800 (watercolour and bodycolour drawing)
986308 A figure brandishing swords (plate 57), c.1800 (watercolour and bodycolour drawing) by Chinese School (19th century); 35.5x29.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Lord William Cavendish, later 4th Earl and 1st Duke of Devonshire on horseback
CTS336438 Lord William Cavendish, later 4th Earl and 1st Duke of Devonshire on horseback (oil on canvas) by Meulen, Adam Frans van der (1632-90); 274.3x254 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Soldier from the First Regiment of Life Guards, from
NAM254107 Soldier from the First Regiment of Life Guards, from Costumes of the Army of the British Empire, according to the last regulations 1812, engraved by J.C

Self portrait (cyanotype)
LSH239055 Self portrait (cyanotype) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); Linley Sambourne House, London, UK; (add.info.: dressed as a Roman soldier; ); eLinley Sambourne House; English

Chief Esatonyett, 1869 (b / w photo)
PNP245343 Chief Esatonyett, 1869 (b/w photo) by Soule, William (1836-1908); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Death of Count Casimir Pulaski (litho)
PNP325927 Death of Count Casimir Pulaski (litho) by American School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Private of the 3rd, or Kings Own Dragoons, from
NAM254111 A Private of the 3rd, or Kings Own Dragoons, from Costumes of the Army of the British Empire, according to the last regulations 1812, engraved by J.C. Stadler, published by Colnaghi & Co

A doctor struck by a bout of insanity while operating on a sick patient in Russia (colour litho)
2779752 A doctor struck by a bout of insanity while operating on a sick patient in Russia (colour litho) by French School

Coronation of the King of Hungary, His Majesty brandishing the Sword on the Franz Joseph Platz at Pesth (engraving)
1611184 Coronation of the King of Hungary, His Majesty brandishing the Sword on the Franz Joseph Platz at Pesth (engraving) by English School

Children of Nations - Children of the British nations in national costume and brandishing flags. From Cassells Childrens Annual. Artist: E Dorothy Rees Date: 1913

Member of the Grd du Corps, from Troupes Francaises, pub. chez Basset, Paris, c
STC312804 Member of the Grd du Corps, from Troupes Francaises, pub. chez Basset, Paris, c.1790 (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

Light Dragoons serving the East Indies, from Costumes of the Army of the British
NAM254113 Light Dragoons serving the East Indies, from Costumes of the Army of the British Empire, according to the last regulations 1812, engraved by J.C. Stadler, published by Colnaghi & Co

The Battle of Crecy, 26th August 1346, illustration from Hutchinson
STC293151 The Battle of Crecy, 26th August 1346, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Woodville

Bonaparte hearing of Nelsons Victory swears by his Sword to Extirpate the English
2966310 Bonaparte hearing of Nelsons Victory swears by his Sword to Extirpate the English from off the Earth, pub. 1798 (hand-coloured engraving) by Gillray

John Bull threatened by insects from all quarters, c. 1813 (hand-coloured etching)
AQS331993 John Bull threatened by insects from all quarters, c.1813 (hand-coloured etching) by American School, (19th century); 21.4x32.2 cm; American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Cromwell leading the charge after being wounded in his right arm at the Battle of Marston
STC255281 Cromwell leading the charge after being wounded in his right arm at the Battle of Marston Moor, July 2nd 1644, engraved by John Crew (engraving) by Cooper

They Rushed Into The Fray Like Madmen Bent Upon Sudden Death
STC292433 They Rushed Into The Fray Like Madmen Bent Upon Sudden Death, plate from The Story of France, by Mary MacGregor, 1920 (coloured litho) by Rainey

The Triumph of Quassia, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO193108 The Triumph of Quassia, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

A Roman Attack on the Britons in Mona (litho)
5212325 A Roman Attack on the Britons in Mona (litho) by Speed, Lancelot (1860-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Roman Attack on the Britons in Mona)

A Caricature of the War of the Austrian Succession, published by G
NAM261030 A Caricature of the War of the Austrian Succession, published by G. Foster, London, 1743 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); National Army Museum

A Private of the 7th, or Queens Own Hussars, from
NAM254112 A Private of the 7th, or Queens Own Hussars, from Costumes of the Army of the British Empire, according to the last regulations 1812, engraved by J.C. Stadler, published by Colnaghi & Co

Horatio Nelson boarding the San Josef at the Battle of Cape St Vincent
STC255276 Horatio Nelson boarding the San Josef at the Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14th February 1797, engraved by John Crew after the original in Greenwich Hospital Collection (engraving) by Jones

Mounted Officer of the Cuirassiers of the Royal Guard, from Troupes Francaises
STC312813 Mounted Officer of the Cuirassiers of the Royal Guard, from Troupes Francaises, pub. chez Basset, Paris, c.1790 (colour litho) by French School

Crusaders Storming the City of the Tyre, illustration from Hutchinson
IL281036 Crusaders Storming the City of the Tyre, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho) by Wood, Stanley L

Evacuation of Malta, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO193137 Evacuation of Malta, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Arab man on white horse Date: 1941

Comme ils en etaient la, arrive l oncle, ca. 1778. Creator: Jean-Michel Moreau
Comme ils en etaient la, arrive l oncle, ca. 1778

The Thunderer, 1782. Colonel Tarleton as Bobadil standing holding out a drawn sword. On his right stands the Prince of Wales with a plume of three ostrich feathers in place of a head

A frolic at the melon shop in Piccadilly, 1826. The scene is set in the garden of Mrs Coutts house, Stratton Street where she threatens the Duke of St Albans with a horse-whip

Sir William Harcourt in a fulminating moment, 1890s (1906). Liberal politician William Vernon Harcourt served as Leader of the Opposition in the House of Commons from 1896 until 1898

Powder play, Morocco. A print from Customs of the World, Volume II Hutchinson and Co, Paternoster Row, London

A scene in the US House of Representatives, Washington DC, USA, c1860s (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume III, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London

Randolph threatened, c17th century (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume I, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880

Measure for Measure. Published by William Cole

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"Brandishing: A Powerful Display of Strength and Symbolism" From the majestic St. Michael Archangel by Guido Reni to the rebellious Desmoulins in Palais Royal, it has been a timeless expression of power and defiance throughout history. Just like The Sapling that grows into a mighty tree, these acts serve as potent reminders of our potential. In John Rutherford's masterpiece, The Breed of the Treshams, we witness an ancestral lineage brandishing their heritage with pride. Similarly, Patriotic German children wave flags high in unison, showcasing their love for country and unity. The Portrait of General Francis Marion at the Battle of Eutaw Springs transports us to a pivotal moment in history where bravery was on full display. Suffragette Ghost Horrible Nightmare hauntingly reminds us that even ethereal beings can wield influence through their symbolic gestures. As depicted in God for Harry, England and St. George. , we see how art captures Shakespeare's tales with vivid colors and lithographic precision – an artistic form storytelling itself. Perseus stands tall amidst bronze sculptures from different eras; his triumph over Medusa's head is a testament to courage overcoming fear. Meanwhile, The Head of Feraud at the Tribunal immortalizes an intense moment during the French Revolution when justice was fiercely brandished against tyranny. Death Whoop echoes through time with its colorful lithography – reminding us that life should be celebrated even amidst darkness. Finally, Perseus with the Head of Medusa embodies strength personified; his act symbolizes victory over adversity. In each artwork mentioned above lies a narrative waiting to be explored – stories told through powerful gestures that transcend time and culture. Brandishing serves as both an invitation for reflection on our past struggles and an inspiration for future endeavors - reminding us all never to underestimate the impact one bold action can have on shaping our world.