Defending Collection (#7)

Christ and the woman taken in adultery, 1750-57. Creator: Giuseppe Camerata
Christ and the woman taken in adultery, 1750-57. Formerly attributed as being after Bartolomeo Biscaino

Nymph and Faun group, 20th century (silvered bronze on marble base)
1195293 Nymph and Faun group, 20th century (silvered bronze on marble base) by Faguays, Pierre le (1892-1935); 52.1x70.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Faguays)

The U. S. S. Pennsylvania Under Tow at the Outbreak of the American Civil War with Fort
1767430 The U.S.S. Pennsylvania Under Tow at the Outbreak of the American Civil War with Fort Monroe in the Background (oil on board) by Buttersworth, James E

The Hedgehog, 1761-1766 (hand-coloured etching)
986243 The Hedgehog, 1761-1766 (hand-coloured etching) by Paillou, Peter (c.1720-90) (after); 52.8x36.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hedgehog)

Venetian Mask, A Romance, 1937 (oil on canvas)
985113 Venetian Mask, A Romance, 1937 (oil on canvas) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); 61x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Venetian Mask, A Romance. Newell Convers Wyeth (1882-1945)

The Chevalier de Bayard single-handedly defending the bridge of Garigliano against the Spaniards, Italy
5216839 The Chevalier de Bayard single-handedly defending the bridge of Garigliano against the Spaniards, Italy, 1503 (colour litho) by Semant

Germanic women defending their camp to the death (engraving)
3647141 Germanic women defending their camp to the death (engraving) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Alfreds galleys attacking the Viking Dragon ships, 897 AD
IL388142 Alfreds galleys attacking the Viking Dragon ships, 897 AD, illustration from Hutchisons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (colour litho) by Payne, Henry A

The Transvaal Crisis, Scenes in Johannesburg (litho)
1041918 The Transvaal Crisis, Scenes in Johannesburg (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal Crisis, Scenes in Johannesburg)

The Constitutional Crisis in Norway, View of the Court at Christiania in which the Norwegian Ministry is being
1044528 The Constitutional Crisis in Norway, View of the Court at Christiania in which the Norwegian Ministry is being impeached (engraving) by English School

The Army Training on Salisbury Plain, the 2nd Battalion of the Manchester Regiment defending a Position (litho)
1043044 The Army Training on Salisbury Plain, the 2nd Battalion of the Manchester Regiment defending a Position (litho) by English School

Defence of the International Legations in Beijing, Boxer Rebellion, China, 1900 (chromolitho)
1093995 Defence of the International Legations in Beijing, Boxer Rebellion, China, 1900 (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jeanne Hachette at the Siege of Beauvais, 1472 (chromolitho)
1093779 Jeanne Hachette at the Siege of Beauvais, 1472 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeanne Hachette at the Siege of Beauvais, 1472)

Horatius Cocles throwing himself into the River Tiber, 6th Century BC (chromolitho)
968722 Horatius Cocles throwing himself into the River Tiber, 6th Century BC (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Army Manoeuvres, with the Northern Army on Salisbury Plain (litho)
1063704 The Army Manoeuvres, with the Northern Army on Salisbury Plain (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Army Manoeuvres)

Monument at Lucerne to the Swiss Guards who fell while defending the Royal Family of France, August 10
727675 Monument at Lucerne to the Swiss Guards who fell while defending the Royal Family of France, August 10, 1792 (engraving) by Swiss School

Siege Operations, Fifteenth century (litho)
475428 Siege Operations, Fifteenth century (litho) by English School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Pennycuick was killed: his gallant son, a mere lad, sprang forward
STC397078 Pennycuick was killed: his gallant son, a mere lad, sprang forward and bestrode his fathers body, illustration from Battles of the Nineteenth Century by Archibald Forbes, G.A

Knights Sheltering Behind Shield. (chromolitho)
733401 Knights Sheltering Behind Shield. (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knights Sheltering Behind Shield.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

The Repulse of Attila (brown wash heightened with gouache on paper)
622885 The Repulse of Attila (brown wash heightened with gouache on paper) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520) (after); 38.8x58 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The French Armys grand western manoeuvres (colour litho)
2782236 The French Armys grand western manoeuvres (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Armys grand western manoeuvres)

The courage of a table (colour litho)
2778175 The courage of a table (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The courage of a table)

RAF Hurricane squadron on patrol, WW2
RAF Hurricane squadron on patrol during WW2, defending a city below. Date: 1941

Panoramic View of the Fortifications, Town, and Harbour of Sebastopol (engraving)
2785680 Panoramic View of the Fortifications, Town, and Harbour of Sebastopol (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Panoramic View of the Fortifications)

Aeneas defending the body of Pandarus from Diomed (engraving)
2786908 Aeneas defending the body of Pandarus from Diomed (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aeneas defending the body of Pandarus from Diomed)

A glorious memory. The defence of Mazagran (colour litho)
2818809 A glorious memory. The defence of Mazagran (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A glorious memory)

Siege at the village of Usseau, France (colour litho)
2795943 Siege at the village of Usseau, France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege at the village of Usseau, France)

Devotion to duty of the French Chasseur d Afrique Amaury de Kergorlay (colour litho)
3096962 Devotion to duty of the French Chasseur d Afrique Amaury de Kergorlay (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

No Passage This Way (colour litho)
3100089 No Passage This Way (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: No Passage This Way. Illustration for The Boys Own Paper.); © Look and Learn

Germanic fortification under attack by Roman soldiers (engraving)
3101246 Germanic fortification under attack by Roman soldiers (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Germanic fortification under attack by Roman soldiers)

The legend of the Chief of the Tabernacle (engraving)
3100759 The legend of the Chief of the Tabernacle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The legend of the Chief of the Tabernacle)

The War in the Soudan, Sir Redvers Bullers Retreat from Metammeh to Korti
1591019 The War in the Soudan, Sir Redvers Bullers Retreat from Metammeh to Korti, the Enemy pursuing and attacking at Abou Klea Wells (engraving) by Overend

Joan of Arc - How Joan the Maid, clad in Pages Dress, had audience of the Dauphin Charles - Kay Nielsen artwork. Date: 1922

The Civil War in Spain, Rations for Carlist Soldiers defending Estella (engraving)
1589356 The Civil War in Spain, Rations for Carlist Soldiers defending Estella (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Civil War in Spain)

Italia Redenta, 1917 (lithograph)
1216831 Italia Redenta, 1917 (lithograph) by Ricketts, Charles (1866-1931); 68.3x42.680.5x51.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Maidens defending a castle from invading knights, 13th C
Maidens defending a crenellated castle from invading knights by throwing flowers, from a carved ivory mirror. Women combing their hair and making floral wreath from a parchment drawing 13th century

Battle of Brandywine, 11 September 1777 (litho)
PNP332822 Battle of Brandywine, 11 September 1777 (litho) by Yohn, Frederick Coffay (1875-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The defence of Fort Boonesborough, Kentucky in c. 1795, published in Harpers Magazine
STC306775 The defence of Fort Boonesborough, Kentucky in c.1795, published in Harpers Magazine, June, 1887 (litho) by Pyle

The fight in the Queens Ante-Chamber, from Stories of the Knights of the Round
STC323606 The fight in the Queens Ante-Chamber, from Stories of the Knights of the Round Table by Henry Gilbert, first edition, 1911 (colour litho) by Crane

Britains First Naval Battle, illustration from
IL323200 Britains First Naval Battle, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London, c.1910 (litho) by Forrestier, A

The Defense of Sebastopol, 1910 (watercolour on cardboard)
BAL329112 The Defense of Sebastopol, 1910 (watercolour on cardboard) by Kardovsky, Dmitri Nikolayevich (1866-1943); State Open-air Museum of History and Architecture

War machine (pencil on paper)
FTB165449 War machine (pencil on paper) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice, Italy; (add.info.: Instruments for hurling stones and darts); Italian, out of copyright

Death of Major Peirson at St Helier, Jersey (British defence against French invasion). 1781

The Siege of Paris by Joan of Arc (c. 1412-31) in 1429, from the Vigils of Charles VII, c
EDI42069 The Siege of Paris by Joan of Arc (c.1412-31) in 1429, from the Vigils of Charles VII, c.1484 (vellum) by Martial de Paris (known as Auvergne) (fl.15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

Bedouins on Route, (oil on canvas)
989482 Bedouins on Route, (oil on canvas) by Schreyer, Adolf (1828-99); 80x127 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bedouins on Route. Adolf Schreyer (1828-1899). Oil on canvas

Charles II in Defense of the Eucharist, late 17th century (oil on canvas)
1769393 Charles II in Defense of the Eucharist, late 17th century (oil on canvas) by Cuzco School, (17th Century); 170x126 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

St Michael of Belgium (colour litho)
5230157 St Michael of Belgium (colour litho) by Shannon, James Jebusa (1862-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Michael of Belgium)

Exercise in the Assault and Defense of a Bastion, designed 1562-1565 (woven 1611-1627
6331446 Exercise in the Assault and Defense of a Bastion, designed 1562-1565 (woven 1611-1627) (wool & silk) by Caron, Antoine (1520-99); 165x237 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

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"Defending: A Tale of Courage, Strategy, and Resilience" In the heart of the Zulu War at Rorke's Drift, brave soldiers stood tall against adversity, defending their position with unwavering determination. Just like the Scaredy Cat Plant - Coleus canina Hybr. - that drives away cats and dogs, these defenders showcased their fierce spirit in protecting what they hold dear. Leon-Maxime Faivre's masterpiece "Deux meres (Two Mothers), 1888" captures the essence of a mother's instinct to defend her children at all costs – a timeless symbol of love and protection. With sword held high in Kendo martial arts, fighters embody discipline and skill as they defend themselves from any attack that may come their way. Ulster 1914 patriotic postcard reminds us of the strength found within unity when communities rally together to defend their shared values and beliefs. Davy Crockett, an American folk hero known for his bravery during battles, exemplifies the indomitable spirit required to defend one's principles even in times of great peril. Like chess pieces on a board, strategic moves are made by those who understand that defense is just as important as offense when it comes to achieving victory in life's challenges. Bamburgh Castle stands proudly on England's coast – a testament to centuries-long efforts to protect its inhabitants from external threats; reminding us that sometimes defending means fortifying our foundations against potential harm. Witnessing murmuration of common starlings with Peregrine falcon soaring above showcases nature’s delicate balance between predator and prey – where each species must fiercely defend its own survival instincts while respecting others' roles in this intricate dance called life. A female Common Eider duck fearlessly defends her nest from an Arctic fox; showcasing maternal instinct combined with unwavering courage against formidable odds – proving once again that mothers will go to extraordinary lengths for the safety of their young.