Heroism Collection (page 9)

Lord Joseph Anton Leeb (1769-1837), Mayor of Vienna from 1834
XAM72501 Lord Joseph Anton Leeb (1769-1837), Mayor of Vienna from 1834 by Lampi, Johann Baptist Edler von (1751-1830); Wien Museum Karlsplatz, Vienna

The Trojan War: Achilles Tent, c. 1470 (tapestry)
CUL4897252 The Trojan War: Achilles Tent, c.1470 (tapestry) by Master of Coetivy, (Henri de Vulcop) (fl.1450-75); 467x690 cm; (add.info.: The Trojan War: Achilles Tent. ca. 1470. Central detail)

Theseus and the minotaur, 1782, (marble)
7130128 Theseus and the minotaur, 1782, (marble) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Theseus and the minotaur, marble, 1782, by Antonio Canova)

Hercules and the Centaur, 1549-99
7129602 Hercules and the Centaur, 1549-99 by Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna), (1529-1608); Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Hercules and the Centaur, 1549-99)

Perseus, 1545-1554, (bronze)
7129612 Perseus, 1545-1554, (bronze) by Cellini, Benvenuto (1500-71); Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Perseus, 1545-1554, Benvenuto Cellini, bronze, Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence)

Annunciation, 1509 (stained glass)
7294097 Annunciation, 1509 (stained glass) by Gambassi, Paolo di Mariotto da (16th century); Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Prato, Italy; (add.info.: Annunciation, 1509)

Saint George Killing the Dragon (oil on canvas)
868044 Saint George Killing the Dragon (oil on canvas) by Bordone, Paris (1500-71); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: San Giorgio uccide il drago.); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Perseus, 1545-1554, (bronze)
7129610 Perseus, 1545-1554, (bronze) by Cellini, Benvenuto (1500-71); Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Perseus, 1545-1554, Benvenuto Cellini, bronze, Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence)

Second-Lieutenant Turner leading a bombing attack down a German communication trench (litho)
STC413359 Second-Lieutenant Turner leading a bombing attack down a German communication trench (litho) by Dadd, S. T. (fl.1882-1915); Private Collection; (add.info)

Perseus with the Head of Medusa, c. 1800 (marble)
3914204 Perseus with the Head of Medusa, c.1800 (marble) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Perseus rescueing Andromeda, 1554 (bronze)
7146194 Perseus rescueing Andromeda, 1554 (bronze) by Cellini, Benvenuto (1500-71); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Perseus rescueing Andromeda, 1554)

Original base of the Perseus, 1545-1554 (marble)
7146192 Original base of the Perseus, 1545-1554 (marble) by Cellini, Benvenuto (1500-71); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Original base of the Perseus, 1545-1554)

Head of Heracles, 2nd century (sculpture)
7129810 Head of Heracles, 2nd century (sculpture) by Lysippos (fl.370-310 BC) (after); Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Head of Heracles, after an original by Lysippos)

Perseus, 1545-1554, (bronze)
7129614 Perseus, 1545-1554, (bronze) by Cellini, Benvenuto (1500-71); Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Perseus, 1545-1554, Benvenuto Cellini, bronze, Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence)

Hercules and the Centaur, 1549-99
7129604 Hercules and the Centaur, 1549-99 by Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna), (1529-1608); Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Hercules and the Centaur, 1549-99)

Hercules and Lichas, 1795-1815, Antonio Canova (sculpture)
7063087 Hercules and Lichas, 1795-1815, Antonio Canova (sculpture) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio

Oreste e le Erinni, 1905, Franz von Stuck (painting)
7063005 Oreste e le Erinni, 1905, Franz von Stuck (painting) by Stuck, Franz von (1863-1928); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio

Perseus, 1545-1554, (bronze)
7129596 Perseus, 1545-1554, (bronze) by Cellini, Benvenuto (1500-71); Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Perseus, 1545-1554, Benvenuto Cellini, bronze, Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence)

Aiace holding the body of Achilles, (marble)
7129606 Aiace holding the body of Achilles, (marble) by Greek school, (3rd century BC); Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Aiace holding the body of Achilles, marble)

The last fight of the gladiators (litho)
979533 The last fight of the gladiators (litho) by Tennant, C. Dudley (1867-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The last fight of the gladiators)

Perseus with the Head of Medusa, c. 1800 (marble)
SBL426305 Perseus with the Head of Medusa, c.1800 (marble) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Photo © Stefano Baldini

The Trojan War: Achilles Tent, c. 1470 (tapestry)
CUL4897599 The Trojan War: Achilles Tent, c.1470 (tapestry) by Master of Coetivy, (Henri de Vulcop) (fl.1450-75); 467x690 cm; (add.info.: The Trojan War: Achilles Tent. ca. 1470. Detail of Hector)

The Defence of Rambervillers in 1870, painting by Jules Benoit-Levy depicting a scene from the Franco-Prussian War
6000508 The Defence of Rambervillers in 1870, painting by Jules Benoit-Levy depicting a scene from the Franco-Prussian War (engraving) by Benoit-Levy

Sculpture group (De sacramentstoren). Hendrik Mauris. 1585. Late gothic. Detail
6276115 Sculpture group (De sacramentstoren). Hendrik Mauris. 1585. Late gothic. Detail. by Flemish School, (16th century); (add.info.: Creator: Hendrik Mauris Sint-Maartenskerk, Kortrijk)

Heroic deed of Prince Michail Volkonsky during the polish siege on 1610
FIA5346004 Heroic deed of Prince Michail Volkonsky during the polish siege on 1610 by Demidov, Vasily Kuzmich (fl.1833-1848); Regional Art Museum

The Defence of Rambervillers (colour litho)
2818773 The Defence of Rambervillers (colour litho) by Benoit-Levy, Jules (1866-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Defence of Rambervillers. Painting by Jules Benoit-Levy)

The Trojan War: Achilles Tent, c. 1470 (tapestry)
CUL4897201 The Trojan War: Achilles Tent, c.1470 (tapestry) by Master of Coetivy, (Henri de Vulcop) (fl.1450-75); (add.info.: The Trojan War: Achilles Tent. ca. 1470. Left detail)

A hero combined with a portrait of Aelius Caesar, 2nd century (sculpture)
7322938 A hero combined with a portrait of Aelius Caesar, 2nd century (sculpture) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Louvre, Paris

Greek war of independence: the third of Missolonghi between the Ottoman Empire and the Greek rebels
ELD4883999 Greek war of independence: the third of Missolonghi between the Ottoman Empire and the Greek rebels, from 15 April 1825 to 10 April 1826

Roman Sarcophagus : Achilles, c. 200 (marble)
7322951 Roman Sarcophagus : Achilles, c.200 (marble) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Roman Sarcophagus : Achilles, Greek Hero, at the court of King Lykomedes)

A hero combined with a portrait of Aelius Caesar, 2nd century (sculpture)
7322941 A hero combined with a portrait of Aelius Caesar, 2nd century (sculpture) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Louvre, Paris

Erasmus and Quentin Matsys (oil on canvas)
6266036 Erasmus and Quentin Matsys (oil on canvas) by Siberdt, Eugene (1851-1931); Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Kosciuszko insurrection: Polish heros Tadeusz Kosciuszko (1746-1817) wounded in the Battle of Maciejowice against
ELD4884098 Kosciuszko insurrection: Polish heros Tadeusz Kosciuszko (1746-1817) wounded in the Battle of Maciejowice against the Russians

Chart of Adventure Bay, Van Dieman's Land, c. 1773 (w/c on paper)
RNM286357 Chart of Adventure Bay, Van Dieman's Land, c.1773 (w/c on paper) by Fannin, Peter (fl.1773); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Attic red-figure calyx-crater with two superimposed image friezes showing the life of Theseus above and Prometheus
7310054 Attic red-figure calyx-crater with two superimposed image friezes showing the life of Theseus above and Prometheus, satyrs and other figures below, 425 BC BC (ceramic) by Greek

An act of heroism (litho)
2807726 An act of heroism (litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An act of heroism. A well digger, buried by a landslip)

French army officer in a blockhouse, armed with a machine gun, single-handedly holding off two batallions of Germans
6000418 French army officer in a blockhouse, armed with a machine gun, single-handedly holding off two batallions of Germans during the defence of the Bois des Caures, Battle of Verdun, World War I

Heroic resistance of the Serbian people. World War I, 1915 (colour litho)
6000358 Heroic resistance of the Serbian people. World War I, 1915 (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heroic resistance of the Serbian people)

French infantry launching an attack, World War I, 1915 (litho)
6000332 French infantry launching an attack, World War I, 1915 (litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: French infantry launching an attack, World War I, 1915)

France pays tribute to the heroism of Serbia, World War I, 1915 (colour litho)
6000298 France pays tribute to the heroism of Serbia, World War I, 1915 (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: France pays tribute to the heroism of Serbia)

Gustel von Blasewitz (engraving)
2808294 Gustel von Blasewitz (engraving) by Pecht, August Friedrich (1814-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gustel von Blasewitz)

French machine gunners holding off a German attack, Battle of Verdun, World War I, 1916 (colour litho)
6000402 French machine gunners holding off a German attack, Battle of Verdun, World War I, 1916 (colour litho) by Damblans

H: Heroine, 1890 (illustration)
7309321 H: Heroine, 1890 (illustration) by French School, (19th century); 20 x 14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Fun alphabet for little girls)

Lieutenant-Colonel Emile Driant commanding French chasseurs in the defence of the Bois des Caures, Battle of Verdun
6000407 Lieutenant-Colonel Emile Driant commanding French chasseurs in the defence of the Bois des Caures, Battle of Verdun, World War I, 1916 (colour litho) by Damblans

French general visiting a badly wounded soldier in a hospital to give him a medal, World War I, 1915 (colour litho)
6000352 French general visiting a badly wounded soldier in a hospital to give him a medal, World War I, 1915 (colour litho) by Damblans

French soldier refusing to let go of the flag despite his wounds, World War I, 1915 (colour litho)
6000327 French soldier refusing to let go of the flag despite his wounds, World War I, 1915 (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Unyielding Courage: A Glimpse into Heroism Through Time" In the face of adversity, heroes emerge from all walks of life. From the valiant soldiers who fought in the Attack of the Ulster Division on 1 July 1916, to the visionary leadership of Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, heroism takes many forms. Even ancient legends depict heroism with a touch of irony; a Roman statue portrays Hercules in his drunken state, reminding us that even flawed individuals can rise above their shortcomings to achieve greatness. Heroes are not limited to battlefields alone. Michael O'Leary's poster exemplifies modern-day heroism through entrepreneurship and innovation. His relentless pursuit transformed an entire industry and inspired countless others to challenge conventions. The Gordon Highlanders' Piper Findlater winning the V. C. At Dargai in 1897 showcases how ordinary people can perform extraordinary acts when faced with unimaginable circumstances. Heroic tales extend beyond national borders as well. "Britain's Sea Power Is Yours" reminds us of the courage displayed by sailors who protected their homeland against formidable foes across vast oceans. Che Guevara's image on a wall in Havana serves as a reminder that heroism is not confined to conventional notions but can also be found within those fighting for social justice and equality worldwide. From historical events like The South Wales Borderers defending Rorke's Drift during the Zulu War in 1879, to iconic moments captured by artists like Washington Crossing the Delaware or The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, heroes have shaped our world throughout history. Lenin's portrait reflects his role as a revolutionary leader whose actions left an indelible mark on society during tumultuous times. Similarly, General Gordon's tragic death symbolizes sacrifice and unwavering dedication towards noble causes. These glimpses into various facets remind us that bravery knows no boundaries or limitations.