Eagle Collection (#96)

L Eventail (The Fan), 1619 (1924). Artist: Jacques Callot
L Eventail (The Fan), 1916 (1924). A print from A History of French Etching from the 16th Century to the Present Day, by F L Leipnik, John Lane the Bodley Head Limited, London, 1924

The Garden of Paradise, (1923). Artist: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
The Garden of Paradise, (1923). Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

St John, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 1: The Birth of Christianity, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake, published by the Waverley Book Club (London)

Alexander I, emperor of Russia (1777-1825), 1816. Artist: I Brown
Alexander I, emperor of Russia (1777-1825), 1816. Alexander I was emperor of Russia from 1801 to 1825. He was also ruler of Poland from 1815 to 1825 and the first Grand Duke of Finland

White-Tailed or Sea-Eagle - Halia etus albicil la, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
White-Tailed or Sea-Eagle - Halia etus albicil la, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Coat of Arms of the City of Nuremberg, 1521 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Coat of Arms of the City of Nuremberg, 1521 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]

St John the Evangelist, 8th century (1892). From the Lindisfarne Gospels. An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green, illustrated edition, Volume I

Charles V, King of Spain and Holy Roman Emperor, (1816). Artist: Richard Earlom
Charles V, King of Spain and Holy Roman Emperor, (1816). Crowned King Charles I of Spain in 1516, he was the founder of the Habsburg dynasty. He became Holy Roman Emperor in 1519

Walt Whitman, Inciting the Bird of Freedom to Soar, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
Walt Whitman, Inciting the Bird of Freedom to Soar, 1904. Illustration from The Poets Corner, by Max Beerbohm, (London, 1904)

A visit to the BBC, 1937. Zoo broadcast from seal enclosure; Captain CWR Knight broadcasting with his eagle; Oundle School Choir broadcasting; broadcasting a history lesson; one of the effects

Kings and crown jewels, 1937. Portraits of English kings, Edwards I-VII. Illustration from The Childrens Golden Treasure Book For 1937, edited by John Crossland and J M Parrish, (Odhams Press)

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The Triumphal Arch of Emperor Maximilian I, 1515, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Durer
The Triumphal Arch of Emperor Maximilian I, 1515, (1936). Detail of central arch (the Gate of Honor and Power) showing a foliate

Triumphal Return of Maximilian I, 1512-1522, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Triumphal Return of Maximilian I, 1512-1522, (1936). A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936

Napoleon Bonaparte and his family, 1840. Napoleon (1721-1818) enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army

Emblem of the Paris International Exhibition, 1867. A print from The Illustrated London News, (20 July 1867)

Napoleon III, Emperor of France, 1853. Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte (1808-1873) was President of the French Second Republic from 1849 until 1852

Sword of Charlemagne, c8th century, (1870). Sword belonging to the Frankish king and emperor Charlemagne (742-814 AD), preserved at the Weltliche Schatzkammer (Imperial Treasury) in Vienna, Austria

Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, French naturalist, 18th century
Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, French naturalist, mathematician, and biologist, 18th century. Portrait of Leclerc (1707-1788) with specimens from the natural world

Lectern, c15th century?, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Lectern, c15th century?, (1843). This item was dragged out of the lake at Newstead c 1750. It is believed to have been thrown into the lake at the time when the dissolution of the monasteries was

French troops parading past the monument to the battle of Waterloo, 1904. Monument erected in memorial of the French soldiers killed in the battle in 1815

Calendar for 1897. Artist: F Meaulle
Calendar for 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 10th January 1897

Birds that are protected, and helpful in agriculture, 1897. Artist: F Meaulle
Birds that are protected, and helpful in agriculture, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 31st January 1897

Peter Corneille, 1774. Artist: W Walker
Peter Corneille, 1774. Corneille (1606-1684) was a French tragedian who was one of the three great 17th Century French dramatists, along with Moliere and Racine

Birds, 1675. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Birds, 1675. A print from Arca Noe, Amsterdam, 1675. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Pendant, c18th Century. North African pendant in the shape of a bird

Ganymede. Statue of Greek origin located in the Vatican, Rome

Ajax the Lesser, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Ajax the Lesser, 1615. Locrian Ajax was the leader of the Locrian contingent during the Trojan War. He is a significant figure in the Iliad and is mentioned in the Odyssey

Ostracon Fragment, Cheetah, Bird and Monkey, Egypt. Egyptian Museum, Cairo

Two men with coats of arms, 16th century. Two Germans wearing slashed sleeves and parti-coloured hose, with heraldic crests

National Glory, 19th century

Prometheus Bound, c1640. Artist: Jacob Jordaens
Prometheus Bound, 1640. Hermes, messenger of the gods, watches as the eagle swoops down to peck out the liver of the chained Prometheus. Each night the liver regenerated

Napoleon on St Helena, 1815-1821 (1826). Napoleon Bonaparte (Napoleon I) (1769-1821), Emperor of France 1804-1815. Above his head is an eagle carrying a branch of laurel with the names of his famous

God the Father, 1545. God enthroned, hand raised in blessing. At the corners are the symbols of the four Evangelists: the Angel of St Matthew, the Lion of St Mark, the Eagle of St John

The Four Evangelists, mid 15th century. Artist: Fra Angelico
The Four Evangelists, mid 15th century. The Evangelists are shown with their symbols: the Angel with St Matthew, the Lion with St Mark, the Eagle with St John, and the Ox with St Luke

The Five Senses, late 16th century. Artist: Adriaen Collaert
The Five Senses, late 16th century. Man entertained by the Five Senses: Sight, holding a mirror, accompanied by an eagle; Taste, with a basket of fruit; Smell

Joseph Priestley (1733-1804), English Presbyterian minister and chemist, 1801
Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) English Presbyterian minister and chemist. From a print published in 1801. Eagle represents the USA as Priestley had emigrated there by this time

Alchemical symbolism, 1652. A toad and serpent representing two basic types of element; fixed and earthy (toad) and the volatile (serpent). The flying eagle represents sublimation

Saddle-Cover of Eagle-Griffin attacking Ibex, Pazyryk, Altai Region, 5th century BC-4th century BC. Detail in applied felt decoration

Bronze Plaque from Kama River Tribes related to Shamanism, USSR, 3rd century BC-8th century. State Hermitage Museum

Eagle fights a snake, detail of Byzantine Floor Mosaic at Great Palace, Istanbul, 6th century. Reign of Justin, 565-575

Visigothic Aquliiform Fibula
A Visigothic aquliiform fibula i.e an eagle shaped brooch, from the Cluny Museum in Paris

Image of Atargatas, a Nabatean goddess of fertility and fruits. Now in the National Archaeological Museum In Amman

Jupiter, Juno and Io, 1710s. Artist: Jean-Marc Nattier
Jupiter, Juno and Io, 1710s. According to Greek Mythology, Zeus seduced Io, one of the priestesses of his wife, Hera, and changed her into a heifer in order to try to hide his act from Hera

Roman mosaic of Ganymede and Zeus, 3rd century
Roman mosaic of Ganymede and Zeus from Souisse, Tunisa. Zeus is in the form of an eagle, and about to carry off the Trojan prince Ganymede to be his cupbearer, 3rd century

Thai temple guardian at a temple doorway
Temple guardian at a temple doorway from Bangkok, Thailand

Scythian cedar wood saddle ornament, 5th century BC
Scythian cedar wood saddle ornament, originally covered in gold leaf. From burial mound Bashadur 2 in Altai, in the USSR. Now in the Hermitage Museums collection in St Petersburg, 5th century BC

Detail of base of Sarmatian gold scent bottle with an eagle
Detail of base of Sarmatian gold scent bottle found at Novocherkassk. It depicts an eagle grasping a stag and biting it on the foreleg

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In the vast expanse of the sky, a majestic creature soars with grace and power. The Wedge-tailed eagle in flight captivates our hearts, its wings outstretched against the backdrop of endless blue. With every beat of its mighty wings, it defies gravity and reminds us of nature's wonders. Norway's November air witnesses another breathtaking sight as a Golden Eagle juvenile takes flight. Its feathers glisten under the pale sunlight, showcasing the beauty that lies within this young predator. In awe, we watch as it navigates through the crisp air with an elegance beyond compare. Deep within Panama's Gamboa region resides a Harpy Eagle, its fierce gaze piercing through our souls. This portrait captures not only its physical strength but also its commanding presence in Soberania National Park. A symbol of authority and dominance, this magnificent bird leaves us humbled by nature's creations. The Russian Imperial Eagle stands tall and proud on ancient crests and banners, embodying strength and nobility throughout history. It serves as a reminder of past empires' might while inspiring reverence for these regal creatures that have long been associated with power. As Buzz Aldrin stood on the moon during Apollo 11 mission in 1969, his visor reflected Neil Armstrong and their spacecraft named "Eagle. " This iconic image immortalizes humanity's triumphs in space exploration—a testament to human ingenuity reaching new heights among celestial bodies. Closer to home along Norway's coastlines, a White-tailed Eagle prepares to snatch a fish from icy waters below. Its keen eyesight allows it to spot prey from great distances—an ultimate hunter mastering both land and sea realms alike. Firefighters bravely battle flames engulfing London's Eagle Street—a scene where heroes emerge amidst chaos to protect lives and property from destruction. Their courage echoes that of eagles soaring above—fearless guardians who navigate treacherous skies without hesitation.