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Conquering Collection (#2)

"Conquering: Triumphs of Human Endeavor and Achievement" From the towering peaks of Everest to the ancient battlefields

Background imageConquering Collection: The Conquest of Siberia by Yermak Timofeyevich (engraving)

The Conquest of Siberia by Yermak Timofeyevich (engraving)
5999596 The Conquest of Siberia by Yermak Timofeyevich (engraving) by Surikov, Vasilij Ivanovic (1848-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conquest of Siberia by Yermak Timofeyevich)

Background imageConquering Collection: The crusading Church (colour litho)

The crusading Church (colour litho)
3095573 The crusading Church (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The crusading Church. Eglise militante)

Background imageConquering Collection: St Michael vanquishing Satan (colour litho)

St Michael vanquishing Satan (colour litho)
3648362 St Michael vanquishing Satan (colour litho) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Michael vanquishing Satan)

Background imageConquering Collection: Alexander the Greats victory over the Persians at the Battle of Arbela, 331 BC (chromolitho)

Alexander the Greats victory over the Persians at the Battle of Arbela, 331 BC (chromolitho)
3105630 Alexander the Greats victory over the Persians at the Battle of Arbela, 331 BC (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConquering Collection: Entrance of Cyrus into Babylon, illustration from Hutchinson

Entrance of Cyrus into Babylon, illustration from Hutchinson
STC357940 Entrance of Cyrus into Babylon, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: In 538 BCE)

Background imageConquering Collection: Departure of Jaime I of Aragon for the conquering of Mallorca

Departure of Jaime I of Aragon for the conquering of Mallorca
LLM461840 Departure of Jaime I of Aragon for the conquering of Mallorca by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConquering Collection: Unification of Italy: Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882), Italian Patriot

Unification of Italy: Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882), Italian Patriot
530366 Unification of Italy: Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882), Italian Patriot, conquering Sicily and Naples on behalf of the new kingdom of Italy

Background imageConquering Collection: Hail! Here comes the conquering Hero, 1893 (oil on canvas)

Hail! Here comes the conquering Hero, 1893 (oil on canvas)
824450 Hail! Here comes the conquering Hero, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Corbould, Edward Henry (1815-1905); 121.9x152.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hail! Here comes the conquering Hero)

Background imageConquering Collection: Alexander the Great at the Battle of the Granicus River in 334 BC against the Persians

Alexander the Great at the Battle of the Granicus River in 334 BC against the Persians
1765813 Alexander the Great at the Battle of the Granicus River in 334 BC against the Persians, 1737 (oil on canvas) by Troost, Cornelis (1697-1750); 110A--132.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageConquering Collection: A wooden statue of a Native American

A wooden statue of a Native American
abuse, build, carved, chain, conquering, control, craft, cruelty, day, dictatorship, domination, human likeness, indian, injustice, interest, native american, nobody, oppression, outdoor, padlock

Background imageConquering Collection: Charlemagne enters Pavia, (1936). Creator: Unknown

Charlemagne enters Pavia, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Charlemagne enters Pavia, (1936). Einzug Karls Des Grossen in Pavia, 774 AD. The Lombards surrender to Charlemagne, King of the Franks (742-814 AD)

Background imageConquering Collection: The handing over of Bergedorf, 1420, (1936). Creator: Unknown

The handing over of Bergedorf, 1420, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The handing over of Bergedorf, 1420, (1936). Ubergabe Der Feste Bergedorf. 1420. The Peace of Perleberg of 23 August 1420

Background imageConquering Collection: Capture of Sarrapanu by Tiglath-Pileser II, 1916. Artist: Evelyn Paul

Capture of Sarrapanu by Tiglath-Pileser II, 1916. Artist: Evelyn Paul
Capture of Sarrapanu by Tiglath-Pileser II, 10th century BC (1916). Tiglath-Pileser II, King of Assyria from 967-935 BC, captured the city of Sarrapanu

Background imageConquering Collection: Hercules, 1497 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer

Hercules, 1497 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Hercules, 1497 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]

Background imageConquering Collection: Landing of Julius Caesar, 1850. Artist: John Leech

Landing of Julius Caesar, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Landing of Julius Caesar, 1850. A satirical illustration showing Julius Caesar invading Britain. Julius Caesar commanded the first Roman landings in Britain in 55 and 54 BC

Background imageConquering Collection: The Romans Conquer Britain, (c1850)

The Romans Conquer Britain, (c1850). The first Roman invasion of Britain took place in 55 BC. Colour plate from Pictures of English History, George Routledge & Sons, (London, New York, c1850)

Background imageConquering Collection: The Romans ransack a conquered city. After a 19th century work by Heinrich Leutemann

The Romans ransack a conquered city. After a 19th century work by Heinrich Leutemann

Background imageConquering Collection: A Dog Headed Man, Cynocephali, Conquers A Macedonian Warrior

A Dog Headed Man, Cynocephali, Conquers A Macedonian Warrior. According To Legend The Soldiers Weapons Passed Harmlessly Through The Cynocephali. From The Strand Magazine Published 1897

Background imageConquering Collection: Snow Drifts On A Hill

Snow Drifts On A Hill

Background imageConquering Collection: ai, android, animals, art, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, bionic, celebration

ai, android, animals, art, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, bionic, celebration
Robot man riding painted elephant

Background imageConquering Collection: Liberty armed with the sceptre of reason striking down Ignorance and Fanaticism, 1793

Liberty armed with the sceptre of reason striking down Ignorance and Fanaticism, 1793
XIR175950 Liberty armed with the sceptre of reason striking down Ignorance and Fanaticism, 1793 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Boizot, Simon Louis (1743-1809) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Background imageConquering Collection: German soldiers marching in Paris, 14 June 1940

German soldiers marching in Paris, 14 June 1940. A parade of German troops on the day Paris fell to them

Background imageConquering Collection: German soldiers marching past the Arc de Triomphe, Paris, 14 June 1940

German soldiers marching past the Arc de Triomphe, Paris, 14 June 1940. General Fedor von Bock reviews a parade of the victorious German troops on the day Paris fell to them

Background imageConquering Collection: Ancient map of England and France 1881

Ancient map of England and France 1881
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol XII Philadelphia j.M. Stoddart & Co 1881

Background imageConquering Collection: Womans hands holding an Earth globe

Womans hands holding an Earth globe

Background imageConquering Collection: Louis XIV (1638-1715), King of France and of Navarre, before the Town of Dole (oil

Louis XIV (1638-1715), King of France and of Navarre, before the Town of Dole (oil
XIR905941 Louis XIV (1638-1715), King of France and of Navarre, before the Town of DAśle (oil on canvas) by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90) (attr)

Background imageConquering Collection: Don Francisco Pizarro setting fire to the house of Poma de Ayalas grandfather

Don Francisco Pizarro setting fire to the house of Poma de Ayalas grandfather
XJF441928 Don Francisco Pizarro setting fire to the house of Poma de Ayalas grandfather (woodcut) by Poma de Ayala, Felipe Huaman (1526-1613); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConquering Collection: St. Michael fighting the Dragon, 1498 (woodcut)

St. Michael fighting the Dragon, 1498 (woodcut)
XJF437429 St. Michael fighting the Dragon, 1498 (woodcut) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Background imageConquering Collection: The entrance of French troops to A Osta in May 1800 (pen, ink & wash on paper)

The entrance of French troops to A Osta in May 1800 (pen, ink & wash on paper)
XPH335467 The entrance of French troops to A Osta in May 1800 (pen, ink & wash on paper) by Taunay, Nicolas Antoine (1755-1830); Musee Historique, Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageConquering Collection: The voyage to the New World taken by Christopher Columbus, Juan Diaz de Solis, Diego de Almagro

The voyage to the New World taken by Christopher Columbus, Juan Diaz de Solis, Diego de Almagro
XJF425636 The voyage to the New World taken by Christopher Columbus, Juan Diaz de Solis, Diego de Almagro, Francisco Pizarro

Background imageConquering Collection: Diego de Almagro and Francisco Pizarro in Castile (woodcut)

Diego de Almagro and Francisco Pizarro in Castile (woodcut)
XJF425628 Diego de Almagro and Francisco Pizarro in Castile (woodcut) by Poma de Ayala, Felipe Huaman (1526-1613); Private Collection; (add.info.: from The New Chronicle and Good Government)

Background imageConquering Collection: Diego de Almagro, Francisco Pizarro and Friar Vicente de Valverde kneeling before

Diego de Almagro, Francisco Pizarro and Friar Vicente de Valverde kneeling before
XJF425629 Diego de Almagro, Francisco Pizarro and Friar Vicente de Valverde kneeling before Atahualpa Inca at Cajamarca (woodcut) by Poma de Ayala

Background imageConquering Collection: Sebastian de Benalcazar and Hernando Pizarro confront Atahualpa Inca at the Royal

Sebastian de Benalcazar and Hernando Pizarro confront Atahualpa Inca at the Royal
XJF425623 Sebastian de Benalcazar and Hernando Pizarro confront Atahualpa Inca at the Royal Baths in Cajamarca (woodcut) by Poma de Ayala

Background imageConquering Collection: Francisco Pizarro asking the support of the imperial court for the government of Peru

Francisco Pizarro asking the support of the imperial court for the government of Peru
XIR279775 Francisco Pizarro asking the support of the imperial court for the government of Peru (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageConquering Collection: The Dominican Order Overcoming Heresy, 1750 (oil on canvas)

The Dominican Order Overcoming Heresy, 1750 (oil on canvas)
XIR193512 The Dominican Order Overcoming Heresy, 1750 (oil on canvas) by Bortoloni, Mattia (1695-1750); 73x50 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Pau, France; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageConquering Collection: St. Michael and the Dragon, from a Latin edition, 1511 (xylograph) (b / w photo)

St. Michael and the Dragon, from a Latin edition, 1511 (xylograph) (b / w photo)
XIR173100 St. Michael and the Dragon, from a Latin edition, 1511 (xylograph) (b/w photo) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; German, out of copyright

Background imageConquering Collection: The Conquest of the New Regions in Russia, 1904 (w / c on paper)

The Conquest of the New Regions in Russia, 1904 (w / c on paper)
BAL153698 The Conquest of the New Regions in Russia, 1904 (w/c on paper) by Lebedev, Klavdiy Vasilievich (1852-1916); 42X37 cm; Art Museum of Vologda, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageConquering Collection: Josephus after conquering Jotapata with 40 companions in a cave, Jan Luyken, Pieter

Josephus after conquering Jotapata with 40 companions in a cave, Jan Luyken, Pieter Mortier, 1704

Background imageConquering Collection: Athlete, 19 years, jumping hurdles, Winterbach, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Athlete, 19 years, jumping hurdles, Winterbach, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Background imageConquering Collection: WW1 - Victory in Paris - Mound of Captured German Guns

WW1 - Victory in Paris - Mound of Captured German Guns with a French Cock on top on the Champs Elysees - 14th July 1919. Date: 1919

Background imageConquering Collection: Red Indian Chief - Circling Bear

Red Indian Chief - Circling Bear (1800-1854), sporting a fantastic feather headdress and long pipe. Chief Conquering Bear was a Brule Lakota leader who signed the Fort Laramie Treaty in 1851

Background imageConquering Collection: Book cover design, Conquering the Air

Book cover design, Conquering the Air: the Romance of the Development and Use of Aircraft, by Archibald Williams, London: T. C. & E. C. Jack, Ltd, 1926. 1926

Background imageConquering Collection: Dutch recapture of New York, 1673

Dutch recapture of New York, 1673
Dutch capture of New York. 17th century artwork of a Dutch fleet under Admiral Cornelis Evertsen the Youngest (1642-1706) recapturing New York from the English on 24 August 1673

Background imageConquering Collection: La Route Aux Courses by Edmund Blampied

La Route Aux Courses by Edmund Blampied
An impression of a typical scene on the road to the racecourse at Dinard. The all-conquering motor has not yet entirely ousted the more elegante horse equipage

Background imageConquering Collection: Apocalyptic Horsemen

Apocalyptic Horsemen
Two horsemen from the Apocalypse - the conquering king on a white horse, the taker-away of peace on a red horse - from an English manuscipt of the Apocalypse

Background imageConquering Collection: Napoleon Arrives at Elba

Napoleon Arrives at Elba
Napoleon arrives on the island of Elba which has been assigned to him as his kingdom, after conquering most of Europe




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"Conquering: Triumphs of Human Endeavor and Achievement" From the towering peaks of Everest to the ancient battlefields, humanity has always sought to conquer new frontiers. Hillary and Tensing Bhutia's awe-inspiring triumph over Everest stands as a testament to human resilience and determination. In 1895, Germany expanded its dominion by conquering the northern provinces of the Roman Empire. This historical map showcases their territorial prowess and strategic brilliance. The Zulu War in Britannia during 1879 witnessed fierce clashes between cultures, where bravery prevailed on both sides. It serves as a reminder of the indomitable spirit that drives nations forward. Manchester United FC's legacy is built upon countless victories conquered on football fields worldwide. Their relentless pursuit of excellence continues to inspire generations of fans around the globe. "The Queens of Persia at the feet of Alexander, " also known as "The Tent of Darius, " immortalizes Alexander's conquests through artistry, depicting his power over vast lands and diverse peoples. Sultan Selim I's conquest of Egypt marked a turning point in history, showcasing military might combined with political acumen. His triumph forever altered regional dynamics in favor of Ottoman rule. "Mars, surrounded by Arts and Sciences, conquers Ignorance" captures humanity's eternal quest for knowledge and enlightenment through artistic expression. It symbolizes our collective victory over ignorance through education and exploration. An athlete gracefully leaping hurdles in Winterbach exemplifies personal triumph over physical challenges—a testament to discipline, perseverance, and unwavering dedication towards achieving greatness. Charlemagne's destruction of a pagan idol portrays his commitment to spreading Christianity throughout Europe—an act that shaped religious landscapes for centuries to come. In today's world driven by technology advancements like AI, androids, augmented reality—humanity continually pushes boundaries beyond imagination—conquering new realms at an unprecedented pace while celebrating innovation across all spheres—from arts to bionics.