Defensive Weapon Collection (page 8)

"Le Jugement de Salomon"Deux femmes pretendent etre la mere d un meme enfant
FIA5326225 " Le Jugement de Salomon" Deux femmes pretendent etre la mere d un meme enfant. Peinture de Franz (Frans) Francken II le Jeune (1581-1642)

Revolution of 1830: A student of the Ecole Polytechnique seized a piece of cannon during the capture of
JLJ4974533 Revolution of 1830: A student of the Ecole Polytechnique seized a piece of cannon during the capture of the Palais-Royal on July 28, 1830

La chasse au lion - The Lion Hunt, by Delacroix, Eugene (1798-1863). Oil on canvas, 1855. Dimension : 57x74 cm
FIA5408935 La chasse au lion - The Lion Hunt, by Delacroix, Eugene (1798-1863). Oil on canvas, 1855. Dimension : 57x74 cm

Bataille en mer entre soldats et pirates - Battle at Sea between Soldiers and Oriental Pirates, by Loutherbourg
FIA5407800 Bataille en mer entre soldats et pirates - Battle at Sea between Soldiers and Oriental Pirates, by Loutherbourg, Philip James (Philippe Jacques), the Younger (1740-1812)

The Great Battle at Kawanakajima par Yoshitora, Utagawa (active 1850-1880). Colour woodcut, size : 23x35, c
FIA5404384 The Great Battle at Kawanakajima par Yoshitora, Utagawa (active 1850-1880). Colour woodcut, size : 23x35, c. 1870, Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam by Yoshitora

Ambushing a Group of Bandits at the Cueva del Gato - Barron y Carrillo, Manuel (1814-1884)
FIA5398763 Ambushing a Group of Bandits at the Cueva del Gato - Barron y Carrillo, Manuel (1814-1884) - 1869 - Oil on canvas - 72x105 - Museo Carmen Thyssen, Malaga by Barron y Carrillo

A victim of duty: a French policeman gets shot by a criminal with a gun. Engraving
XEE4183656 A victim of duty: a French policeman gets shot by a criminal with a gun. Engraving. One of " The Little Journal Illustrates", 1927. Private collection

Boat Killing Game in Boats, 1806 (aquatint)
XEE4124093 Boat Killing Game in Boats, 1806 (aquatint) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); Private Collection; (add.info.: after Captain Thomas Williamson in series " Oriental field sports")

Nebuchadnezzar orders the sons of the rebel Zedekiah to be killed - engraving in "The Bible illustree"by
XEE4161135 Nebuchadnezzar orders the sons of the rebel Zedekiah to be killed - engraving in " The Bible illustree" by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

Odyssee d Homere: Ulysses killing penelopes pretendents on his return to Ithaca
XEE4417422 Odyssee d Homere: Ulysses killing penelopes pretendents on his return to Ithaca. (Homers Odyssey: the hero Odysseus killing her wifes pretenders at his return to Ithaca)

Allegory of the Iron Age that is characterized by violence, bad faith and treason
XEE4135967 Allegory of the Iron Age that is characterized by violence, bad faith and treason. Of feroce appearance, she is armed with a helmet in the head of a wolf

A staggering attack by the New York bandits: bandits take the vault of a wealthy New York couple tied up during
XEE4184952 A staggering attack by the New York bandits: bandits take the vault of a wealthy New York couple tied up during the operation, United States (United States)

David and Goliath: David kills Goliath with his epee. 19th century chromolithography
XEE4405918 David and Goliath: David kills Goliath with his epee. 19th century chromolithography. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: David and Goliath)

Cupids miss (litho)
7186044 Cupids miss (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cupids miss. Illustration from Bilder-Lexicon Kulturgeschichte (Verlag fur Kulturforschung)

Il Pecorone: Day I, Novel II, A Lesson in Love (litho)
7182491 Il Pecorone: Day I, Novel II, A Lesson in Love (litho) by Hughes, Edward Robert (1851-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Day I, Novel II, A Lesson in Love)

"Le Jugement de Salomon"Deux femmes pretendent etre la mere d un meme enfant
FIA5363860 " Le Jugement de Salomon" Deux femmes pretendent etre la mere d un meme enfant. Peinture de Louis de Boullogne le jeune (1654-1733) 1710 Musee Pouchkine, Moscou by Boullogne

Detail of a Castilian School altarpiece showing St. Sebastian (oil on panel)
3471098 Detail of a Castilian School altarpiece showing St. Sebastian (oil on panel) by Spanish School, (15th century); Alcazar, Segovia, Spain

Duel of Knights (Knights fighting) Painting by Giovanni Antonio Guardi (1699-1760) Venice Museo Correr
LRI4633829 Duel of Knights (Knights fighting) Painting by Giovanni Antonio Guardi (1699-1760) Venice Museo Correr by Guardi, Giovanni Antonio (1699-1760); Museo Correr, Venice

Battle of Magenta on June 5, 1859. 19th century (engraving)
LRI4676802 Battle of Magenta on June 5, 1859. 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Museo Centrale del Risorgimento, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Battle of Magenta on June 5)

Le roi Gustave II Adolphe de Suede, dit le Grand ou le lion du nord, a la bataille de Trzciana
FIA5409878 Le roi Gustave II Adolphe de Suede, dit le Grand ou le lion du nord, a la bataille de Trzciana (ou bataille de Honigfelde ou de Sztum) juin 1629 - King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden (1594-1632)

Duel between two American women with a gun for possession of an oil well. Illustration taken from "Le petit
XEE4188825 Duel between two American women with a gun for possession of an oil well. Illustration taken from " Le petit journal" from 22/07/1923 Collection privee by Anonymous; Private

The dramas of alcoholism: a woman shoots her husband, an alcoholic who threatened her with death to defend her child
XEE4186948 The dramas of alcoholism: a woman shoots her husband, an alcoholic who threatened her with death to defend her child

Red Skin Riders attacking a diligence in the Prairie. Engraving in "Le journal de la jeunesse", 1884
XEE4134092 Red Skin Riders attacking a diligence in the Prairie. Engraving in " Le journal de la jeunesse", 1884

Duel between Charles Floquet (1828-1896) and General Boulanger (1837-1891)
XEE4132617 Duel between Charles Floquet (1828-1896) and General Boulanger (1837-1891) in 1888 following a verbal exchange in the House

The Sudanese troops of Samory Toure (circa 1835-1900) were placed behind the banks of the Cavalby River by a French
XEE4135582 The Sudanese troops of Samory Toure (circa 1835-1900) were placed behind the banks of the Cavalby River by a French colony under Lieutenant Walfel. Sudan, 9 September 1898

Drama at the Luxembourg Garden in Paris: a fool shoots a gun at a girl - "Le Petity Journal"of July 4, 1909
XEE4150255 Drama at the Luxembourg Garden in Paris: a fool shoots a gun at a girl - " Le Petity Journal" of July 4

The skeleton of Death pushes a ladder away from a wall killing a gallant suitor as he tries to elope with a beauty
FLO4690408 The skeleton of Death pushes a ladder away from a wall killing a gallant suitor as he tries to elope with a beauty. The girls father shoots a musket at the falling man

"Metellus leve le siege"(Metellus Raising the Siege) Lors du siege de la ville de Centobrica
FIA5372921 " Metellus leve le siege" (Metellus Raising the Siege) Lors du siege de la ville de Centobrica, Quintus Caecilius Metellus Macedonicus arrete ses soldats au moment ou les

Attaque par les Tcherkesses de la cavalerie russe le 24 Mai 1846 (Attack of the Cherkesses on the Russian cavalry)
FIA5367451 Attaque par les Tcherkesses de la cavalerie russe le 24 Mai 1846 (Attack of the Cherkesses on the Russian cavalry on May 24, 1846)

Bed ornament with a low ivory relief, representing a king threatening enemy. From the site of Ugarit, 14th century BC
LRI4640117 Bed ornament with a low ivory relief, representing a king threatening enemy. From the site of Ugarit, 14th century BC

Apollon killing the snake Python (Monochrome drawing, 1805)
LRI4696247 Apollon killing the snake Python (Monochrome drawing, 1805) by Bacigalupo, Giuseppe (1744-1821); Palazzo Ducale, Genova

Naked men fight. Engraved by Antonio Pollaiuolo (Pollaiolo) (1432-1498), 15th century Paris, Musee Du Petite Palais
JLJ4687540 Naked men fight. Engraved by Antonio Pollaiuolo (Pollaiolo) (1432-1498), 15th century Paris, Musee Du Petite Palais by Pollaiuolo, Antonio (1432/3-98); Musee du Petit Palais, Paris

Friesland: the sacrifice of Codros king of Athens, detail. Greek mythology
LRI4601493 Friesland: the sacrifice of Codros king of Athens, detail. Greek mythology: Codros (or Codrus) learning from an oracle that the advantage of war between the Dorians

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"Defensive Weapon: A Historical Journey through Art and Symbolism" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of defensive weapons as we explore a diverse collection of historical artifacts and imagery. From the majestic Imperial and Royal Crowns of Europe to the intricate public arms of Thetford, Tiverton, Warrington, Berwick-upon-Tweed, and Wisbech, each piece tells a unique story. Transporting us back to 1837, "Crossing the Divide or Thirsty Trappers Making a Rush for the River" depicts an intense scene captured on watercolor paper. The image showcases trappers relying on their defensive weapons while embarking on a daring rush towards the river. During World War II, Winston Churchill became an iconic figure with his machine gun in hand, cigar firmly clenched between his teeth and hat adorning his head. This black-and-white propaganda photograph symbolizes strength and resilience against adversity. Switzerland's coat of arms reveals its cantons' unity through vibrant lithography. Each emblem represents their commitment to defense throughout history - a testament to their unwavering spirit. Education institutions such as Mill Hill School and Merton College Oxford proudly display their mottoes alongside colorful lithographs. These symbols remind us that knowledge is indeed power when it comes to defending one's beliefs. Journey into Birmingham's past with J Westwood's trade card showcasing finely crafted guns and pistols. Engraved with precision, this artifact highlights how weaponry has evolved over time while remaining essential for self-defense. Travel even further back in time with an engraving depicting Vercingetorix surrendering before Julius Caesar at the Siege of Alesia in 52 BC. This powerful image captures both bravery and strategic defense during ancient conflicts. Denstone College embraces symbolism by proclaiming "Lignum Crucis Arbor Scientiae, " reminding students that wisdom can be found within every challenge they face – akin to the strength of a wooden cross.