Lance Collection (page 67)

Saladin & Leopard Knight
SALAH AD-DIN YUSUF IBN AYYUB Saladin on horseback (l) accompanied by Sir Kenneth, Earl of Huntingdon, Prince Royal of Scotland; incognito as the Knight of the Leopard

Medieval Knights Armour
The full armour of a medieval knight with details of plate and arm armour and hand weapons and lancing equipment

Greek Charioteers
Greek warrior soldiers in their fine gilt chariot. One of the two horses rests down on its haunches seemingly from exhaustion

St George / Dragon / Roxburg
SAINT GEORGE thrusts his lance down the throat of the dragon

Knight on Horseback
The Knight at the hermitage

French Lance Practice
French cavalrymen practice handling their lances while mounted

Tristram & Witch
A witch advises King Mark of Cornwall about the wound Sir Tristram received from Sir Marhauss lance

French Lancer (Vallet)
A Russian Cossack of the Imperial Guard on horseback with lance

St George and Dragon
SAINT GEORGE seen here on his white horse, with the unfortunate dragon in a separate panel below

Horse rider jousting with target during the Sant Joans festival, Ciutadella, Minorca, Spain

Richard II at Coventry

Holy Lance Discovered
Crusaders on their way to the Holy Land, stopping off at Antioch (in todays Turkey) are thrilled to discover the lance that was used to pierce the side of crucified Jesus

Flemish Defeat D artois
The Flemish defeat Robert d Artois at Courtrai - known as the Battle of the Spurs

C15 Tournament
A joust

Lance Exercise
Soldiers doing Lance exercises

Royal & Noble Dress C15
Clothing of English & Scottish royalty, a lady of rank & a knight & an earl in full armour. Margaret of Scotland: templers, ermine trimmed gown, cloak & bodice

Gareth&red Knight / Ryland
Sir Gareth and the Knight of the Red Lawns

AMBROISE PARE 1510-1590
Ambroise Pare, French surgeon, (1510-1590) Pare removes a lance head from the face of the Duke of Guise

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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.