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Falconer Collection (#3)

In the world of falconry, a timeless tradition is kept alive by dedicated individuals like Jahangir and his father Akbar, two Arab falconers from Saudi Arabia

Background imageFalconer Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Faucon (encapuchonne); Hooded-falcon; Verkappte Falke (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Faucon (encapuchonne); Hooded-falcon; Verkappte Falke (engraving)
7195969 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Faucon (encapuchonne); Hooded-falcon; Verkappte Falke (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFalconer Collection: 'La chasse au faucon'(Falconry) Peinture de Gerrit Adriaensz Berckheyde (1638-1698)

"La chasse au faucon"(Falconry) Peinture de Gerrit Adriaensz Berckheyde (1638-1698)
FIA5360332 " La chasse au faucon" (Falconry) Peinture de Gerrit Adriaensz Berckheyde (1638-1698) 17eme siecle Musee Pouchkine Moscou by Berckheyde

Background imageFalconer Collection: New York: Drive near Webster Statue, Central Park (b / w photo)

New York: Drive near Webster Statue, Central Park (b / w photo)
7190467 New York: Drive near Webster Statue, Central Park (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drive near Webster Statue, Central Park)

Background imageFalconer Collection: The Lure (engraving)

The Lure (engraving)
7188915 The Lure (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lure. Illustration for Reptiles and Birds by Louis Figuier (Cassell, 1892).); © Look and Learn

Background imageFalconer Collection: La fauconnerie au Japon (engraving)

La fauconnerie au Japon (engraving)
7200199 La fauconnerie au Japon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La fauconnerie au Japon)

Background imageFalconer Collection: Le faucon (engraving)

Le faucon (engraving)
7200034 Le faucon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le faucon. Illustration for La Chasse Illustree (Firmin Didot, 1871-72).); © Look and Learn

Background imageFalconer Collection: La fauconnerie (engraving)

La fauconnerie (engraving)
7197973 La fauconnerie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La fauconnerie. Illustration for La Chasse Illustree (Firmin Didot)

Background imageFalconer Collection: 'Le mois de janvier'(January) Chasseurs, femmes filant la laine. Symbole du Verseau dans le ciel

"Le mois de janvier"(January) Chasseurs, femmes filant la laine. Symbole du Verseau dans le ciel
FIA5357885 " Le mois de janvier" (January) Chasseurs, femmes filant la laine. Symbole du Verseau dans le ciel. Peinture de Leandro Bassano da Ponte (1557-1622) Dim

Background imageFalconer Collection: 'Representation de saint Bavon de Gand'(Saint Bavo) peinture de Geertgen tot Sint Jans

"Representation de saint Bavon de Gand"(Saint Bavo) peinture de Geertgen tot Sint Jans
FIA5363837 " Representation de saint Bavon de Gand" (Saint Bavo) peinture de Geertgen tot Sint Jans (ou Gerard de Saint-Jean (Saint Jean)

Background imageFalconer Collection: At the Ferry Boat Landing, Japan, c. 1804. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro

At the Ferry Boat Landing, Japan, c. 1804. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
At the Ferry Boat Landing, Japan, c. 1804

Background imageFalconer Collection: Party of falconers near river, c. 1798 / 1801. Creator: Utagawa Toyohiro

Party of falconers near river, c. 1798 / 1801. Creator: Utagawa Toyohiro
Party of falconers near river, c. 1798/1801. Women wearing trousers

Background imageFalconer Collection: Tapestry, Hungary, 1904/1914. Creator: Unknown

Tapestry, Hungary, 1904/1914. Creator: Unknown
Tapestry, Hungary, 1904/1914. Hunting scene, figure on horseback with a falcon. Probably made at the Godollo School of Weaving

Background imageFalconer Collection: A Falconer with Two Ladies and a Foot Soldier, possibly Paris or Bruges, c. 1500

A Falconer with Two Ladies and a Foot Soldier, possibly Paris or Bruges, c. 1500

Background imageFalconer Collection: Pluto and Proserpina with Falconry, Flanders, c. 1600. Creator: Erasmus de Pannemaker

Pluto and Proserpina with Falconry, Flanders, c. 1600. Creator: Erasmus de Pannemaker
Pluto and Proserpina with Falconry, Flanders, c. 1600. Woven at the workshop of Erasmus I de Pannemaker, after an engraving by Adriaen Collaert after Hans Bol

Background imageFalconer Collection: King David Receiving the Cistern Water of Bethlehem, 1515 / 20

King David Receiving the Cistern Water of Bethlehem, 1515 / 20
King David Receiving the Cistern Water of Bethlehem, 1515/20. [2 Samuel 23:15; And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, which is by the gate!]

Background imageFalconer Collection: A fifteenth century noble of Provence, after an illustration in

A fifteenth century noble of Provence, after an illustration in
KW260607 A fifteenth century noble of Provence, after an illustration in Costumes from the Tenth to the Sixteenth Century by Jean Baptiste Bonnart (1654-1726)

Background imageFalconer Collection: The pleasures of hunting: King Conradin of Hohenstaufen

The pleasures of hunting: King Conradin of Hohenstaufen
JLJ4676007 The pleasures of hunting: King Conradin of Hohenstaufen, King of Sicily (Italy) and Jerusalem (Israel) under the name of Conrad II

Background imageFalconer Collection: Kitchen - David Teniers, the Younger (1610-1690). Oil on canvas, 1646

Kitchen - David Teniers, the Younger (1610-1690). Oil on canvas, 1646
FIA5406875 Kitchen - David Teniers, the Younger (1610-1690). Oil on canvas, 1646. Dimension : 171x237 cm. State Hermitage, St

Background imageFalconer Collection: Letter F as falconer. Small encyclopedic alphabet. Imaging of Epinal, circa 1860

Letter F as falconer. Small encyclopedic alphabet. Imaging of Epinal, circa 1860
DUV4200801 Letter F as falconer. Small encyclopedic alphabet. Imaging of Epinal, circa 1860. Wood engraving, stencilled with gilding. Dim: 37, 8x50, 3cm

Background imageFalconer Collection: A falconer from the house of King Francois I in the 16th century - Falconer of

A falconer from the house of King Francois I in the 16th century - Falconer of
JLJ4637993 A falconer from the house of King Francois I in the 16th century - Falconer of the household of Francis I of France 16th Century - private collection by Anonymous; Private Collection;

Background imageFalconer Collection: Month of September: Falcon hunting and field plowing. c. 1535 (fresco)

Month of September: Falcon hunting and field plowing. c. 1535 (fresco)
LRI4684903 Month of September: Falcon hunting and field plowing. c.1535 (fresco) by Maestro Venceslao (fl.1390-1400); Castello del Buonconsilio, Torre dell Aquila

Background imageFalconer Collection: Month of July: summer activities. Mowing wheat, fishing, transporting falcons. c

Month of July: summer activities. Mowing wheat, fishing, transporting falcons. c
LRI4684888 Month of July: summer activities. Mowing wheat, fishing, transporting falcons. c.1535 (fresco) by Maestro Venceslao (fl.1390-1400); Castello del Buonconsilio, Torre dell Aquila

Background imageFalconer Collection: Month of April: Falconer, 13th (miniature)

Month of April: Falconer, 13th (miniature)
AIS5391537 Month of April: Falconer, 13th (miniature) by French School, (13th century); Monasterio del Escorial, Madrid, Spain; (add.info)

Background imageFalconer Collection: Falconer to Francis I, 16th century

Falconer to Francis I, 16th century
5855262 Falconer to Francis I, 16th century by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Falconer to Francis I, 16th century, from a tapestry in the chateau of Uriage)

Background imageFalconer Collection: Portrait of a Boy with a Falcon (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Boy with a Falcon (oil on canvas)
3493084 Portrait of a Boy with a Falcon (oil on canvas) by Vaillant, Wallerant (1623-77); 75.6x63.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageFalconer Collection: Mirror Case with a Falconing Party, 1330-60 (ivory)

Mirror Case with a Falconing Party, 1330-60 (ivory)
5903244 Mirror Case with a Falconing Party, 1330-60 (ivory) by French School, (14th century); 9.5x9.5x1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

Background imageFalconer Collection: Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) by Nizami (d. 1209); recto

Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) by Nizami (d. 1209); recto
5892469 Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) by Nizami (d.1209); recto: Alexander and his army hunting on the plain of China, 1548 (ink)

Background imageFalconer Collection: 'Rustam Pained Before Kai Kavus', Folio 146r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings

"Rustam Pained Before Kai Kavus", Folio 146r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings
5892466 " Rustam Pained Before Kai Kavus", Folio 146r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, by Abu l Qasim Firdausi, c.1525-30 (opaque w/c, ink)

Background imageFalconer Collection: Maharana Jagat Singh II hawking and boar hunting, c. 1740 (opaque w / c

Maharana Jagat Singh II hawking and boar hunting, c. 1740 (opaque w / c
5857964 Maharana Jagat Singh II hawking and boar hunting, c.1740 (opaque w/c, silver & gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 30.2x65.2 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Background imageFalconer Collection: The Exhibition at Westminster Hall (engraving)

The Exhibition at Westminster Hall (engraving)
1624966 The Exhibition at Westminster Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Exhibition at Westminster Hall)

Background imageFalconer Collection: Sculpture in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)

Sculpture in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving)
1621216 Sculpture in the Royal Academy Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sculpture in the Royal Academy Exhibition)

Background imageFalconer Collection: Hunting with falcons, Compiegne, France (chromolitho)

Hunting with falcons, Compiegne, France (chromolitho)
1094058 Hunting with falcons, Compiegne, France (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunting with falcons, Compiegne, France)

Background imageFalconer Collection: Falconer of the household of Francis I of France, 16th Century (coloured engraving)

Falconer of the household of Francis I of France, 16th Century (coloured engraving)
976114 Falconer of the household of Francis I of France, 16th Century (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFalconer Collection: Falconer about to disengage Falcons from Quarry (engraving)

Falconer about to disengage Falcons from Quarry (engraving)
1097050 Falconer about to disengage Falcons from Quarry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falconer about to disengage Falcons from Quarry)

Background imageFalconer Collection: German Costume 1200

German Costume 1200
LLM455378 German Costume 1200 by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: German Costume 1200. Illustration from The Costumes of All Nations by Albert Kretschmer)

Background imageFalconer Collection: Falconer

Falconer
A painting of a medaeval falconer. A falconer is a hunter of wild animals in their natural state and habitat by means of a trained bird of prey

Background imageFalconer Collection: King Henry V of England boarding Trinity at Southampton

King Henry V of England boarding Trinity at Southampton
King Henry V of England boarding the Trinity at Southampton, 10 August 1415. The king in crown, helm and suit of armor. Knights in plate armor with comical helmets

Background imageFalconer Collection: Hunting with falcons, illustration from the Jewish Cervera Bible, 1299 (vellum)

Hunting with falcons, illustration from the Jewish Cervera Bible, 1299 (vellum)
XIR316382 Hunting with falcons, illustration from the Jewish Cervera Bible, 1299 (vellum) by Ha-Zarefati, Joseph (fl.1299); Instituto da Biblioteca Nacional, Lisbon

Background imageFalconer Collection: The Concert at the Fountain, Loire workshop, c. 1570-80 (tapestry) (for detail see 87758

The Concert at the Fountain, Loire workshop, c. 1570-80 (tapestry) (for detail see 87758
XIR87759 The Concert at the Fountain, Loire workshop, c.1570-80 (tapestry) (for detail see 87758, 19846) by French School, (15th century); 300x380 cm; Musee des Gobelins, Paris, France; French

Background imageFalconer Collection: Tapestry depicting a falconry scene (embroidery)

Tapestry depicting a falconry scene (embroidery)
MFI162444 Tapestry depicting a falconry scene (embroidery) by Flemish School, (16th century); Chateau d Anet, Eure-Et-Loir, France; eMark Fiennes Archive; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageFalconer Collection: La Vie Seigneuriale - Leaving for the Hunt, c. 1500 (tapestry)

La Vie Seigneuriale - Leaving for the Hunt, c. 1500 (tapestry)
XIR179482 La Vie Seigneuriale - Leaving for the Hunt, c.1500 (tapestry) by French School, (16th century); 255x177 cm; Musee National du Moyen Age et des Thermes de Cluny, Paris; French

Background imageFalconer Collection: Boy with a falcon and a greyhound (oil on canvas)

Boy with a falcon and a greyhound (oil on canvas)
KSG153804 Boy with a falcon and a greyhound (oil on canvas) by Vaillant, Bernard (1632-98); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageFalconer Collection: Hawking set of pouch, glove and hood, French, 1600-25

Hawking set of pouch, glove and hood, French, 1600-25
BAL1030 Hawking set of pouch, glove and hood, French, 1600-25 by French School, (17th century); Glasgow Art Gallery and Museum, Scotland; French, out of copyright

Background imageFalconer Collection: King Henry VI of England married to Margaret of Anjou at Titchfield Abbey, 23 April 1445

King Henry VI of England married to Margaret of Anjou at Titchfield Abbey, 23 April 1445
6337264 King Henry VI of England married to Margaret of Anjou at Titchfield Abbey, 23 April 1445 by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info)

Background imageFalconer Collection: Islamic art: falconer rider dish in ceramic. The beginning of the 13th century. From Iran

Islamic art: falconer rider dish in ceramic. The beginning of the 13th century. From Iran
JLJ4668189 Islamic art: falconer rider dish in ceramic. The beginning of the 13th century. From Iran. Paris, Louvre Museum by Islamic School, (13th century); Louvre, Paris

Background imageFalconer Collection: Lord has the falcon hunt. Miniature of the Middle Ages. Manuscript '

Lord has the falcon hunt. Miniature of the Middle Ages. Manuscript "
JLJ4660921 Lord has the falcon hunt. Miniature of the Middle Ages. Manuscript " Moralia in Job" from Citeaux Abbey for Gregoire Pope I, 1111

Background imageFalconer Collection: Emperor Frederic II (1194-1250) receiving miniature falconers from '

Emperor Frederic II (1194-1250) receiving miniature falconers from "
JLJ4659023 Emperor Frederic II (1194-1250) receiving miniature falconers from " De arte venandi Cum avibus", 13th century Paris, B.N

Background imageFalconer Collection: Indian art: representation of a Uzbek prince holding a hawk for hunting

Indian art: representation of a Uzbek prince holding a hawk for hunting
JLJ4578625 Indian art: representation of a Uzbek prince holding a hawk for hunting, in the other hand a dead prey. Watercolour from the Moghole period from a manuscript, 17th century. Paris, B.N




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In the world of falconry, a timeless tradition is kept alive by dedicated individuals like Jahangir and his father Akbar, two Arab falconers from Saudi Arabia. Their passion for this ancient art can be traced back through history, as depicted in the Shah Jahan Album's folio or the Codex Capodilista from 1442. Falconry is not just about showcasing skill but also forming a deep bond between man and bird. A Kyrgyzstan man with his goshawk exemplifies this connection in Central Asia. The trust and harmony between them are evident as they embark on their hunting expeditions. Feeding these majestic birds is an essential aspect of falconry, ensuring their strength and vitality. It requires precision and care to provide nourishment that meets their specific needs. The beauty of falconry extends beyond its practice; it permeates into art forms such as mirror cases made of ivory. These intricate designs serve as reminders of the elegance associated with this noble pursuit. Tapestries depicting scenes like "The Pheasant Hunt" or Falconers Hunting Waterfowl transport us to another era where falconry was not only a sport but also a symbol of status and power. These masterpieces showcase the grandeur surrounding this age-old tradition. Even today, we witness parties of falconers gathering outside chateaus, ready to embark on thrilling adventures with their feathered companions. The canvas comes alive with vibrant colors capturing the excitement that accompanies each hunt. Through centuries, cultures have embraced falconry for its gracefulness and significance in forging connections between humans and nature's most magnificent creatures.