Heroic Collection (#4)

Okubo Hikozaemon Tadanori Rescuing Tokugawa Ieyasu, published in 1881. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Okubo Hikozaemon Tadanori Rescuing Tokugawa Ieyasu, published in 1881. Series: Twenty-four Accomplishments in Imperial Japan

"Don't give up that ship!", c1840. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
"Don't give up that ship!", c1840. Captain James Lawrence (1781-1813) was mortally wounded on May 6, 1813, during an engagement in the War of 1812 between his ship

Abhimanyu Hunting, Scene from the Story of the Marriage of Abhimanyu and Vatsala... c1850. Creator: Unknown
Abhimanyu Hunting, Scene from the Story of the Marriage of Abhimanyu and Vatsala, Folio from a Mahabharata ([War of the] Great Bharatas), c1850

Saint George and the Dragon, 1620-1644. Creator: Cesare Rossetti
Saint George and the Dragon, 1620-1644

Architectural Section with Heroic Figures (image 4 of 4), 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Architectural Section with Heroic Figures (image 4 of 4), 19th century

Gorgin Leads Bishan Astray, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), between 1620 and 1623. Creator: Unknown
Gorgin Leads Bishan Astray, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), between 1620 and 1623

AI IMAGE - George Washington standing next to the Delaware, late 18th century, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - George Washington standing next to the Delaware, late 18th century, (2023). General and first president of the USA

Architectural Section with Heroic Figures (image 3 of 4), 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Architectural Section with Heroic Figures (image 3 of 4), 19th century

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Rosa Parks sitting on a bus, 1950s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Rosa Parks sitting on a bus, 1950s, (2023). African-American activist in the civil rights movement, best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Alexander the Great, 4th century BC, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Alexander the Great, 4th century BC, (2023). Alexander (356 BC-323 BC) was king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon

Mucius Scaevola, 1608. Creator: Andrea Andreani
Mucius Scaevola, 1608

Valkyrie and a Dying Hero, late 19th century. Creator: Hans Makart
Valkyrie and a Dying Hero, late 19th century

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Rosa Parks sitting on a bus, 1950s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Rosa Parks sitting on a bus, 1950s, (2023). African-American activist in the civil rights movement, best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott

Hjalmar Parting from Orvar Odd after the Fight on Samsö, 1866. Creator: Marten Eskil Winge
Hjalmar Parting from Orvar Odd after the Fight on Samso, 1866

Ichikawa Kodanji IV as Ishikawa Goemon, Onoe Kikugoro II as the wife Oritsu... between 1848 & 1852
Ichikawa Kodanji IV as Ishikawa Goemon, Onoe Kikugoro II as the wife Oritsu, Arashi Rikan III as Haginoya Yaegiri and Nakamura Utaemon IV as Takagi Oriemon from the series Comparison of flowers

Miura no Osuke, c1828. Creator: Yanagawa Shigenobu
Miura no Osuke, c1828. From Long Life

Hercules and Cerberus, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Hercules and Cerberus, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 68

Inauguration of the Statue of Sir Isaac Newton at Grantham, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Inauguration of the Statue of Sir Isaac Newton at Grantham, 1858. The statue of the great mathematician and astronomer, from the hand of W

Cadmus Killing the Serpent, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Cadmus Killing the Serpent, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 23

Oishi Kuranosuke Yoshio, Leader of the Forty-Seven Loyal Retainers, 1881. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Oishi Kuranosuke Yoshio, Leader of the Forty-Seven Loyal Retainers, 1881. From A Mirror of Filial Piety in Japan

The Divine Hero Rama, 5th century. Creator: Unknown
The Divine Hero Rama, 5th century

Hercules and the Hydra of Lerna, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Hydra of Lerna, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 3

Hercules and Cerberus, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and Cerberus, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 11

Hercules and the Oxen of Geryones, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Oxen of Geryones, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 9

Kan'u Mounted, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Kan'u Mounted, 18th century

Statues of Goethe and Schiller at Weimar, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Statues of Goethe and Schiller at Weimar, 1858. Sculpture of German writers and dramatists Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller

Les Écuries d'Augias, 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les Ecuries d'Augias, 1842. The Augean Stables. Se faire recureur, pour un heros superbe, C'est, par Hercule, un gout difficile a chanter

Michiel Adriaensz de Ruyter (1607-1676). Vice Admiral, before 1893. Creator: Unknown
Michiel Adriaensz de Ruyter (1607-1676). Vice Admiral, before 1893

Allegory of the Triumphal Procession of the Prince of Orange, the Future King Willem II, as the Hero of Waterloo, 1815, 1815

Raksh Saves Rustam from a Lioness, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), c1500. Creator: Unknown
Raksh Saves Rustam from a Lioness, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), c1500

Hercules, 1548. Creator: Baccio Bandinelli
Hercules, 1548

Hercules and the Nemean Lion, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Nemean Lion, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 2

Hercules and the Serpent Ladon, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Serpent Ladon, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 10. Hercules draws his bow, the rearing serpent appears in profile

Hercules and the Hind of Mount Cerynea, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Hind of Mount Cerynea, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 6. Hercules strides alongside the hind and grasps the base of one antler with his right hand

Hercules and the Boar of Erymanthus, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Boar of Erymanthus, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 4 Hercules holds down the boar's snout with his left hand and raises his club with his right hand

Battle Scene and Text (recto), Text (verso), Folio from a Shahnama (Book of... early 17th century. Creator: Unknown)
Battle Scene and Text (recto), Text (verso), Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), early 17th century

Rustam Approaching the Tents of King Kubad... between 1550 and 1575. Creators: Unknown, Ferdowsi
Rustam Approaching the Tents of King Kubad; Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdawsi (image 2 of 5), between 1550 and 1575

Jan van Speijk lights the gunpowder fuse, 5 February 1831, (1831-1850). Creator: Jacobus Schoemaker Doyer
Jan van Speijk lights the gunpowder fuse, 5 February 1831, (1831-1850). Dutch naval lieutenant commander with the United Netherlands Navy who became a hero in the Netherlands for his opposition to

Design for a ceiling painting with the Apotheosis of Aeneas, in the corners the Four Seasons, c.1720-c.1725

Le Copain, 1916. Creator: J Simont
Le Copain, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"

Portrait of Jacob Hobein, Rescued the Dutch Flag under Enemy Fire, 18 March 1831, 1832. Creator: Jan Willem Pieneman
Portrait of Jacob Hobein, Rescued the Dutch Flag under Enemy Fire, 18 March 1831, 1832

Combat Aerien; Guynemer, sergent, photographie avec le capitaine Brocard... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Combat Aerien; Guynemer, sergent, photographie avec le capitaine Brocard, le 5 fevrier 1916, apres sa 5me victoire, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919

Aeneas Receiving a New Set of Armour from Venus, 1660-1663. Creator: Ferdinand Bol
Aeneas Receiving a New Set of Armour from Venus, 1660-1663. Other Title(s): Thetis Presenting Achilles with a new Suit of Armor from the Forge of Vulcan

Aeneas descends into the underworld. Creator: Philip Tideman
Aeneas descends into the underworld

Death of a Hero, 1888. Creator: Nils Forsberg
Death of a Hero, 1888

Mythological scene (Aeneas flees Troy?), 1550-1600. Creator: Aniello Redita
Mythological scene (Aeneas flees Troy?), 1550-1600

Latinus Offering his Daughter Lavinia to Aeneas in Matrimony, 1753-1754. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Latinus Offering his Daughter Lavinia to Aeneas in Matrimony, 1753-1754

The Prince of Orange changing his Wounded Horse during the Engagement at Boutersem, 1837-1839. Other Title(s): The Prince of Orange, later King Willem II

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"Unyielding Valor: Tales of Heroism Throughout History" A fearless fireman emerges from the flames, carrying a young girl to safety, reminding us that heroes walk among us every day. The Last Stand of the 44th Regiment at Gundamuck during the Retreat from Kabul in 1841 stands as a testament to the unwavering bravery and sacrifice of soldiers in dire circumstances. In an awe-inspiring depiction, James Prinsep Beadle captures the Attack of the Ulster Division on July 1st, 1916, immortalizing their heroic efforts amidst unimaginable chaos. Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell's indomitable spirit shines through as he leads with courage and inspires countless others as an English soldier. Once again, a heroic firefighter selflessly rescues a young girl from raging flames, proving that true bravery knows no bounds. A Roman statue portrays Hercules in his drunken state but reminds us that even flawed heroes can rise above their weaknesses to achieve greatness. The ancient manuscript page of Beowulf echoes tales of heroism passed down through generations, celebrating those who fought against insurmountable odds for honor and glory. Through German propaganda posters during WWI, we glimpse how they sought to create heroes out of ordinary men by instilling nationalistic fervor and inspiring acts of valor on the battlefield. Piper Findlater's remarkable feat at Dargai in 1897 showcases The Gordon Highlanders' unwavering determination and highlights individual acts of heroism within larger conflicts throughout history. "Britain's Sea Power Is Yours" - An empowering slogan reminding citizens that they too have a role to play in defending their nation's freedom; heroes are not limited to those wearing uniforms alone. WWII poster urges individuals to take flight with RAF fighters – illustrating how ordinary people could become heroes by joining the fight against tyranny.