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Holy Lance Collection

The Holy Lance, also known as the Spear of Destiny or the Lance of Longinus, is a legendary weapon said to have pierced the side of Jesus Christ during his crucifixion

Background imageHoly Lance Collection: Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Peter Bartholomew finds the Sacred Lance

Background imageHoly Lance Collection: Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781

Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781. Peter Bartholomew passing through fire with the Holy Lance

Background imageHoly Lance Collection: Christ on the Cross. 'Le coup de lance', 1620. Creator: Dyck, Sir Anthony van (1599-1641)

Christ on the Cross. "Le coup de lance", 1620. Creator: Dyck, Sir Anthony van (1599-1641)
Christ on the Cross. "Le coup de lance", 1620. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Background imageHoly Lance Collection: Peter Bartholomew with the Holy Lance, 1337. Creator: Maître de Fauvel (active 1314-1340)

Peter Bartholomew with the Holy Lance, 1337. Creator: Maître de Fauvel (active 1314-1340)
Peter Bartholomew with the Holy Lance (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Background imageHoly Lance Collection: The Crucifixion (oil on panel)

The Crucifixion (oil on panel)
490267 The Crucifixion (oil on panel) by Provoost, Jan (c.1465-1529); 117x172.5 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imageHoly Lance Collection: Decouverte de la Sainte Lance dans l Eglise d Antioche. Discovery of the Holy Lance in the Church

Decouverte de la Sainte Lance dans l Eglise d Antioche. Discovery of the Holy Lance in the Church of Antioch
6029301 Decouverte de la Sainte Lance dans l Eglise d Antioche. Discovery of the Holy Lance in the Church of Antioch, 1098 (engraving) by French School

Background imageHoly Lance Collection: Christ is Pierced with the Lance, 1547. Creator: Augustin Hirschvogel

Christ is Pierced with the Lance, 1547. Creator: Augustin Hirschvogel
Christ is Pierced with the Lance, 1547

Background imageHoly Lance Collection: Emperor Otto the Great, (1936). Creator: Unknown

Emperor Otto the Great, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Emperor Otto the Great, (1936). Kaiser Otto Der Grosse, 912-973 AD. King Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor, with the Holy Lance. The Lance, (also known as the Lance of Longinus, named after Saint Longinus)

Background imageHoly Lance Collection: The good Centurion. Artist: Baegert, Derick (ca 1440-after 1502)

The good Centurion. Artist: Baegert, Derick (ca 1440-after 1502)
The good Centurion. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Background imageHoly Lance Collection: The centurion Longinus among the crosses of Christ and the two thieves, 1539

The centurion Longinus among the crosses of Christ and the two thieves, 1539. Found in the collection of the Staatsgalerie Aschaffenburg

Background imageHoly Lance Collection: Peter Bartholomew Undergoing the Ordeal by Fire. Miniature from the Historia by William of Tyre

Peter Bartholomew Undergoing the Ordeal by Fire. Miniature from the Historia by William of Tyre, 1460s. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque de Geneve

Background imageHoly Lance Collection: JERUSALEM: BRITISH OFFICERS. British sergeants Sedgewick and Hurcomb, during the

JERUSALEM: BRITISH OFFICERS. British sergeants Sedgewick and Hurcomb, during the surrender of Jerusalem to the British 9 December 1917



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The Holy Lance, also known as the Spear of Destiny or the Lance of Longinus, is a legendary weapon said to have pierced the side of Jesus Christ during his crucifixion. Believed by some to possess mystical powers and bring victory in battle, it has been sought after by emperors, kings, and conquerors throughout history. The lance is said to have changed hands many times over the centuries, with claims that whoever possesses it holds great power and influence. Whether you believe in its supernatural abilities or not, the Holy Lance remains a fascinating relic shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Its story continues to captivate historians and treasure hunters alike as they search for this ancient artifact with ties to one of the most significant events in Christian history.