Lance Collection (page 6)

Knight in armor, victorious, standing on a dead dragon - From a stove tile from Munich (Germany)
FLO4643892 Knight in armor, victorious, standing on a dead dragon - From a stove tile from Munich (Germany) 15th century -Chromolithography, drawing by Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck (1811-1903)

Guinee Conakry weapons, spears, clubs, bow and arrows in their quiver, shield
FLO4635291 Guinee Conakry weapons, spears, clubs, bow and arrows in their quiver, shield. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Afrique" by

Chagga warriors (Tanzania). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples
FLO4635287 Chagga warriors (Tanzania). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Afrique" by Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche (1785-1863)

15th century sculpted comb depicting a scene of Tristan and Iseut, the other side represents a battle between two
FLO4643735 15th century sculpted comb depicting a scene of Tristan and Iseut, the other side represents a battle between two knight in armor during a tournament - Chromolithography

The Harfours, Natives of Manado, Celebes Islands (SULAWESI), Indonesia
JAB4121250 The Harfours, Natives of Manado, Celebes Islands (SULAWESI), Indonesia.; (add.info.: The Harfours, Natives of Manado, Celebes Islands (SULAWESI), Indonesia.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Native to the Admiraut Islands (Solomon Islands) - Voyages of James COOK (1728-1779) in Oceania. Engraving 1835
JAB4121094 Native to the Admiraut Islands (Solomon Islands) - Voyages of James COOK (1728-1779) in Oceania. Engraving 1835; (add.info)

The tiger in a state of stop. Engraving by Samuel Howett (1756-1822) in " Oriental field sports" by Thomas
XEE4124047 The tiger in a state of stop. Engraving by Samuel Howett (1756-1822) in " Oriental field sports" by Thomas Williamson (on hunts in the British Indies in the 19th century)

At knight, 1320. He wears a suit of plate armour on a cloth tunic with bassinet helmet, hauketon, gauntlets
FLO4678416 At knight, 1320. He wears a suit of plate armour on a cloth tunic with bassinet helmet, hauketon, gauntlets, ornamented kneecaps, short surcoat laced on the right side

David, Earl of Huntingdon, Scottish nobleman, 1120. He wears a an embroidered broigne hauberk
FLO4678383 David, Earl of Huntingdon, Scottish nobleman, 1120. He wears a an embroidered broigne hauberk and carried a lance with pennant and targe shield. Handcoloured lithograph by R

Knight in armour for a joust a la haute bard, 1512. Knight in tilting helmet, breastplate with shoulder palettes
FLO4678509 Knight in armour for a joust a la haute bard, 1512. Knight in tilting helmet, breastplate with shoulder palettes, thighs, tilting lance with coronel and vamplate

A tiger throwing at an elephant. Engraving by Samuel Howett (1756-1822) in " Oriental field sports" by Thomas
XEE4124045 A tiger throwing at an elephant. Engraving by Samuel Howett (1756-1822) in " Oriental field sports" by Thomas Williamson (on hunts in the British Indies in the 19th century)

The boar in a state of stop. Engraving by Samuel Howett (1756-1822) in " Oriental field sports" by Thomas
XEE4124015 The boar in a state of stop. Engraving by Samuel Howett (1756-1822) in " Oriental field sports" by Thomas Williamson (on hunts in the British Indies in the 19th century)

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Battle of Montcontour 3 October 1569
535869 French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Battle of Montcontour 3 October 1569.; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Battle of Montcontour 3 October 1569)

The fall of angels (the angels dechus) Illustration by Gustave Dore for "Paradise Lost" by John Milton
PCT4285108 The fall of angels (the angels dechus) Illustration by Gustave Dore for "Paradise Lost" by John Milton (1608-1674). Engraving from 1866

Don Quixote (Quixote or Qijote) going on the adventure. Engraving by Gustave Dore illustrating the 1869 Hachette
PCT4267070 Don Quixote (Quixote or Qijote) going on the adventure. Engraving by Gustave Dore illustrating the 1869 Hachette edition of the book " L'ingenieux hidalgo Don Quixote de la

King and courtiers, battle scene, 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912591 King and courtiers, battle scene, 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Costumes of the 13th century)

German knight in armour of the late 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912633 German knight in armour of the late 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: German knight in armour of the late 14th century)

Australe, Pepuano, Donna Guarani; inhabitants of New Holland, New Guinea, South America and Affrica
6202817 Australe, Pepuano, Donna Guarani; inhabitants of New Holland, New Guinea, South America and Affrica; (add.info.: "Australe, Pepuano, Donna Guarani; inhabitants of New Holland)

Horse lancers of the Imperial Guard of Napoleon, 1845 colour engraving
JAB5037346 Horse lancers of the Imperial Guard of Napoleon, 1845 colour engraving; (add.info.: Horse lancers of the Imperial Guard of Napoleon, 1845 colour engraving); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Hunting an old buffalo. Engraving by Samuel Howett (1756-1822) in " Oriental field sports" by Thomas
XEE4124064 Hunting an old buffalo. Engraving by Samuel Howett (1756-1822) in " Oriental field sports" by Thomas Williamson (on hunts in the British Indies in the 19th century)

A tiger throwing at an elephant. Engraving by Samuel Howett (1756-1822) in " Oriental field sports" by Thomas
XEE4124044 A tiger throwing at an elephant. Engraving by Samuel Howett (1756-1822) in " Oriental field sports" by Thomas Williamson (on hunts in the British Indies in the 19th century)

Death of the boar. Engraving by Samuel Howett (1756-1822) in " Oriental field sports" by Thomas Williamson
XEE4124020 Death of the boar. Engraving by Samuel Howett (1756-1822) in " Oriental field sports" by Thomas Williamson (on hunts in the British Indies in the 19th century)

Ceremony of the Gna Lung, tooth extraction in the aboriginal peoples of Australia
JAB4121363 Ceremony of the Gna Lung, tooth extraction in the aboriginal peoples of Australia.; (add.info.: Ceremony of the Gna Lung)

Warrior of New Caledonia. Engraving 1834
JAB4121275 Warrior of New Caledonia. Engraving 1834; (add.info.: Warrior of New Caledonia. Engraving 1834); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Don Quixote attacking the windmills, from Die Gartenlaube, pub. 1905 (print)
3742722 Don Quixote attacking the windmills, from Die Gartenlaube, pub. 1905 (print) by German School, (20th century); (add.info.: Don Quixote attacking the windmills believing them to be giants)

A Pawnee Indian (or Paneassa, Pari, Pariki) and his horse, attacked by grizzly bears, in the Rocky Mountains
NWI4895233 A Pawnee Indian (or Paneassa, Pari, Pariki) and his horse, attacked by grizzly bears, in the Rocky Mountains, circa 1800

DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Historia organica de las armas de Infanteria y Caballeria
CUL4859887 DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Historia organica de las armas de Infanteria y Caballeria espanolas. 1851 - 1859. Infantrymen during the reign of Philip V of Spain

Ancient Greece: War of the Peloponnese. Destruction of the army of Athenes in Syracuse, 413 BC
NWI4858478 Ancient Greece: War of the Peloponnese. Destruction of the army of Athenes in Syracuse, 413 BC. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Ancient Greece)

Culture and African Population: Zulu tribe fishermen, South Africa. Colouring engraving of the 19th century
NWI4855435 Culture and African Population: Zulu tribe fishermen, South Africa. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Culture and African Population: Zulu tribe fishermen)

LAFUENTE Y ZAMALLOA, Modesto (1806-1866). VALERA, Juan (1824-1905). PIRALA, Antonio (1824-1903)
CUL4876133 LAFUENTE Y ZAMALLOA, Modesto (1806-1866). VALERA, Juan (1824-1905). PIRALA, Antonio (1824-1903). Historia General de Espana. 1889 - 1990. Roman ships (2nd-1st v. BC). Engraving. Engraving

Soldiers of Ancient Greece with armor, spear and shield. Coloured engraving from the 19th century
NWI4863263 Soldiers of Ancient Greece with armor, spear and shield. Coloured engraving from the 19th century.; (add.info.: Soldiers of Ancient Greece with armor, spear and shield)

Touran from Finland in traditional costume similar to what the ancient Celts wore
NWI4861125 Touran from Finland in traditional costume similar to what the ancient Celts wore. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902027 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902695 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901999 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901902 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Military assembly presidee by King James I of Aragon, known as the Conquerant, fresco of the Palau Reial Major
CUL4939379 Military assembly presidee by King James I of Aragon, known as the Conquerant, fresco of the Palau Reial Major, Barcelona; (add.info.: Military assembly presidee by King James I of Aragon)

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900756 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Kalmouk (western mongol) - Kalmyk man with spear, bow, and quiver of arrows - Handcoloured woodcut by L
FLO4724164 Kalmouk (western mongol) - Kalmyk man with spear, bow, and quiver of arrows - Handcoloured woodcut by L. Delelie from " Moeurs, Uses et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde, Asie

Equiyer a horse, in complete armor, weapon of his spear, a con shield and his helm. (From the back)
FLO4707072 Equiyer a horse, in complete armor, weapon of his spear, a con shield and his helm. (From the back). Her skirt and the saddle of her horse wear her colors: crimson and gold

Two knights with arms and teams for the Italian race (left) and for the German game (right)
FLO4707142 Two knights with arms and teams for the Italian race (left) and for the German game (right). The first one is draped in black and white

Man Iakoute (Yakoute) - Yakut man wearing a fur-lined coat over trousers, with spear
FLO4724072 Man Iakoute (Yakoute) - Yakut man wearing a fur-lined coat over trousers, with spear, bow and quiver of arrows - Handcoloured woodcut by Doms from " Moeurs

Persian with spear and shield, and a Persian chariot. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4704229 Persian with spear and shield, and a Persian chariot. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Ceremonial election of a duke among the Franks. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "
FLO4704204 Ceremonial election of a duke among the Franks. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Spanish and Spanish woman with shield and spears. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4704188 Spanish and Spanish woman with shield and spears. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Assyrian king in battledress and an Armenian man with lance and bow. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4703910 Assyrian king in battledress and an Armenian man with lance and bow. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Norman weaponry: banner on lance 231, flags 232-235, infantry lance 236, infantry shields or targe 237-239
FLO4702767 Norman weaponry: banner on lance 231, flags 232-235, infantry lance 236, infantry shields or targe 237-239 and cavalry shields 240-241

Knight of the Order of Saint Blaise and Knight of the Order of Montjoie. The Order of Saint Blaise was only in Armenia
FLO4708551 Knight of the Order of Saint Blaise and Knight of the Order of Montjoie. The Order of Saint Blaise was only in Armenia in the 12th century

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"Lance: A Symbol of Power, Valor, and Heroism Throughout History" From the Bayeux Tapestry portraying the Norman Conquest to Rembrandt's masterpiece "A Man in Armour, " the lance has been an enduring symbol of strength and conquest. Dating back centuries, this weapon evokes images of fearless warriors charging into battle. In Norse mythology, Odin sits proudly on his throne with his trusty lance by his side, embodying leadership and authority. Similarly, Trotsky slaying the counter-revolutionary dragon in a powerful poster from 1918 represents the triumph over adversity. Even in leisurely pursuits like table tennis during Edwardian times or Don Quixote's whimsical adventures with Sancho Panza, the lance remains a potent emblem of chivalry and adventure, and is a reminder that courage knows no bounds. The Battle of Agincourt about to begin in 1415 showcases knights gripping their lances tightly as they prepare for combat. This scene epitomizes bravery against all odds. Likewise, an Assyrian king atop his chariot wields a formidable lance while leading his armies into war - a testament to ancient military might. Jousting tournaments captured imaginations throughout medieval Europe; illustrations depicting two knights competing highlight not only skill but also honor associated with wielding a lance. The Charge of Light Brigade immortalized through Tennyson's poem reminds us how even in defeat, valor shines brightly when facing insurmountable odds. During inter-war periods, territorial army posters emphasized national defense and called upon citizens to take up arms if necessary - showcasing soldiers armed with lances ready to protect their homeland at any cost. Lastly, we cannot forget the Ancient Greeks holding Thermopylae pass against overwhelming Persian forces in 480 BC - their spears acting as extensions of their willpower and determination.