Dagger Collection (#9)

Allegory of cruelty. The tigers head on which it is capped and the diamond on the heart mean the hardness of the heart
XEE4135619 Allegory of cruelty. The tigers head on which it is capped and the diamond on the heart mean the hardness of the heart

The Suicide of Caton the Young, 1524-1530 (fresco)
LRI4601839 The Suicide of Caton the Young, 1524-1530 (fresco) by Beccafumi, Domenico (1486-1551); Palazzo Casini Casuccini, Siena

Ceres protecting Triptoleme from King Lyncus The king of Thrace Lyncus tries to kill Triptoleme
JLJ4603720 Ceres protecting Triptoleme from King Lyncus The king of Thrace Lyncus tries to kill Triptoleme, charged by Ceres with the mission of repanding seeds, in his sleep

Apollo and Marsyas (oil on canvas, 1618. )
LRI4607208 Apollo and Marsyas (oil on canvas, 1618.) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); Palatine Gallery, Pitti Palace, Florence; (add.info.: Apollo and Marsyas)

The bad effects of the game, the theft and the fight. Two players threatened with their weapons Miniature
LRI4665139 The bad effects of the game, the theft and the fight. Two players threatened with their weapons Miniature from " The Book of Good Moors" by Jacques the Great (1360-1415/1418)

Dutch peasant with two daggers attacks another card player in a, 1803 (engraving)
7233026 Dutch peasant with two daggers attacks another card player in a, 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

French Revolution: "Charlotte Corday (1768-1793) at the time of the assassination Jean Paul Marat"Painting by
JLJ4588073 French Revolution: " Charlotte Corday (1768-1793) at the time of the assassination Jean Paul Marat" Painting by Paul Baudry (1828-1885), 1860, 203 x 154 cm

The sacrifice of Isaac
3567374 The sacrifice of Isaac by Cardi Cigoli, Ludovico (1559-1613); Palatine Gallery, Pitti Palace, Florence; (add.info.: ARTIST: Cigoli, Ludovico Cardi)

The Death of Virginia, lunette, 1531-32 (fresco)
ALI79363 The Death of Virginia, lunette, 1531-32 (fresco) by Romanino, Girolamo (c.1485-c.1566); Castello del Buonconsiglio, Trento, Italy; Alinari

A Gaul Killing Himself having Killed his Wife before the Enemy, also known as Paetus and Arria
ALI169437 A Gaul Killing Himself having Killed his Wife before the Enemy, also known as Paetus and Arria, Roman copy of a Greek original (marble) (b/w photo) by Roman; Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome

Battle between Gladiators, detail of a gladiator pinning another to the ground, 320 AD (mosaic)
ALI177909 Battle between Gladiators, detail of a gladiator pinning another to the ground, 320 AD (mosaic) by Roman, (4th century AD); Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio

Battle between Gladiators, detail of a gladiator fighting and a victorious gladiator, 320 AD (mosaic)
ALI177910 Battle between Gladiators, detail of a gladiator fighting and a victorious gladiator, 320 AD (mosaic) by Roman, (4th century AD); Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio

Miracle of the Jealous Husband, 1511 (fresco) (detail of 2197180)
2197232 Miracle of the Jealous Husband, 1511 (fresco) (detail of 2197180) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); 340x207 cm; Basilica of Saint Anthony, Padua, Italy; (add.info.: Padova)

Miracle of the Jealous Husband, 1511 (fresco)
2197180 Miracle of the Jealous Husband, 1511 (fresco) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); 340x207 cm; Basilica of Saint Anthony, Padua, Italy; (add.info.: Padova)

The Second of May, 1808 or The Charge of the Mamelukes, 1814 (oil on canvas) (post-restoration)
2920870 The Second of May, 1808 or The Charge of the Mamelukes, 1814 (oil on canvas) (post-restoration) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 266x345 cm; Prado, Madrid

A Judicial Duel in Merovingian Times, 1888 (colour litho)
CHT178732 A Judicial Duel in Merovingian Times, 1888 (colour litho) by Grasset, Eugene (1841-1917); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

King Harald fighting a dragon, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus by Olaus Magnus (1490-1558)
CHT224868 King Harald fighting a dragon, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus by Olaus Magnus (1490-1558), published in Rome, 1555 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Italian School

The Merchant of Venice, 1890 (litho)
KW428137 The Merchant of Venice, 1890 (litho) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare (c.1564-1616)

A Roman Holiday, combat of gladiators, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c
LLM438553 A Roman Holiday, combat of gladiators, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c.1880 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

The Martyrdom of the Blessed Signoretto Alliata, c. 1794-6 (oil on canvas)
WLT218475 The Martyrdom of the Blessed Signoretto Alliata, c.1794-6 (oil on canvas) by Cades, Giuseppe (1750-99); 50.6x50.6 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

Tokoyo and the Sea Serpent, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F. Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho)
STC323900 Tokoyo and the Sea Serpent, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F. Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho) by Paul

"There was an Old Person of Tartary, who divided his jugular artery", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386709 " There was an Old Person of Tartary, who divided his jugular artery", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Combat of Gladiators with Wild Animals, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c
LLM438677 Combat of Gladiators with Wild Animals, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c.1880 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Romeo and Juliet, Act V Scene 3, illustration from Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb, 1905 (colour litho)
STC308588 Romeo and Juliet, Act V Scene 3, illustration from Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb, 1905 (colour litho) by Price

Margaret Nicholson Attempting to Assassinate His Majesty, George III (1738-1820), at the Garden Entrance of St
XYC151477 Margaret Nicholson Attempting to Assassinate His Majesty, George III (1738-1820), at the Garden Entrance of St. Jamess Palace, 2nd August 1786 (pencil, pen and black ink)

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"Dagger: A Symbol of Power, Betrayal, and Romance" From Lawrence of Arabia's iconic dagger to Lady Macbeth's haunting soliloquy about daggers, this weapon has left an indelible mark on history and literature. Clan Macpherson proudly displays their ancestral daggers as a testament to their heritage and bravery. Just like Romeo declaring his love for Juliet from beneath her balcony, the dagger represents passion and sacrifice in the name of love. Intriguingly, there are two famous daggers that captivate our imagination – one with a blade of gold symbolizing wealth and opulence while the other crafted from iron embodies strength and resilience. Anny Ondra's thrilling performance in Alfred Hitchcock's "Blackmail" showcases how a simple they are evoke fear and suspense. Venturing into uncharted depths, deep-sea divers wield daggers as tools to navigate treacherous waters with precision. Meanwhile, gladiators donning elaborate costumes brandish their deadly blades in epic battles that capture our fascination. Even cartoons have immortalized the dagger; Cinque-Tetes or the Paris Monster depicts France's ruling Directory demanding money at daggers point during the XYZ Affair in 1798. The Royal Treasure boasts exquisite swords adorned with gold, silver, lapis lazuli, and obsidian – each telling its own story throughout history. Traveling back to ancient times during the Bronze Age when civilizations flourished, warriors relied on these sharp weapons for protection. On Flag Day in 1916 Lemon Street Truro Cornwall witnessed a poignant moment between a lady and soldier where patriotism was displayed alongside a symbolic dagger. Whether it signifies power dynamics or serves as an instrument of betrayal or romance -the dagger continues to hold sway over our collective imagination across cultures and centuries.