Mamluks Collection

The Second of May, 1808 or The Charge of the Mamelukes, 1814 (oil on canvas) (post-restoration)
2920870 The Second of May, 1808 or The Charge of the Mamelukes, 1814 (oil on canvas) (post-restoration) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 266x345 cm; Prado, Madrid

The Battle of the Pyramids, or Embabeh
6266160 The Battle of the Pyramids, or Embabeh; (add.info.: The Battle of the Pyramids, aka the Battle of Embabeh, July 21, 1798, between the French army in Egypt under Napoleon Bonaparte)

Tombs of the Mamluks (Mamelukes) in Cairo, Egypt
Tombs of the Mamluks in the City of the Dead with the Saladin Citadel of Cairo in the background (top right), Egypt. Date: 20th century

The Second of May, 1808. The Riot against the Mameluke Mercenaries, detail of a man with a dagger, 1814 (oil on canvas)
XIR194741 The Second of May, 1808. The Riot against the Mameluke Mercenaries, detail of a man with a dagger, 1814 (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); Prado, Madrid

19th century vintage photograph - Egypt - tomb of the Caliphs, Mamluks, Cairo, camel train

Arms and armour of the Mamluks including armour, sabre, mace, arrow, helmet, sword, quiver, arrows, shield, musket, etc. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios

Costumes of the Mamluks of Egypt, cavalry armed with muskets, sticks and sabres. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique

A Mameluke Mounting his Horse (black chalk on paper)
995915 A Mameluke Mounting his Horse (black chalk on paper) by Vernet, Antoine Charles Horace (Carle) (1758-1836); 34.5x37.5 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

Historic battles of the French Revolutionary Wars: Valmy (20 September 1792), Wattignies (16 October 1793)
6001590 Historic battles of the French Revolutionary Wars: Valmy (20 September 1792), Wattignies (16 October 1793), Fleurus (26 June 1794), Arcole (15-17 November 1796), Rivoli (14 January 1797)

Portrait of the Katchef Dahouth, Christian Mameluke, 1804 (oil on canvas)
2970827 Portrait of the Katchef Dahouth, Christian Mameluke, 1804 (oil on canvas) by Girodet de Roucy-Trioson, Anne Louis (1767-1824); 144.7x133 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Charles H

Charge of the Mamelukes at the Battle of Austerlitz, 2nd December 1805 (w / c on paper)
CHT174162 Charge of the Mamelukes at the Battle of Austerlitz, 2nd December 1805 (w/c on paper) by Myrbach-Rheinfeld, Felicien baron de (1853-1940); Musee de l Armee, Paris

Battle of the Pyramids, Egypt, French Revolutionary Wars, 21 July 1798 (colour litho)
6001560 Battle of the Pyramids, Egypt, French Revolutionary Wars, 21 July 1798 (colour litho) by Beuzon, Joseph Charles (fl.1892) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of the Pyramids)

Mamluks exercising in the square of Murad Beys Palace, 1802. Artist: Mayer, Luigi
Mamluks exercising in the square of Murad Beys Palace, 1802. From a private collection

Mamluk standard-bearer in combat, 1818. Artist: Heath, William (1795-1840)
Mamluk standard-bearer in combat, 1818. From a private collection

Mamluk on horseback, ca 1825. Artist: Anonymous
Mamluk on horseback, ca 1825. From a private collection

The Battle of the Pyramids, aka the Battle of Embabeh, July 21, 1798, between the French army in Egypt under Napoleon Bonaparte, and forces of the local Mamluk rulers

The Battle of the Pyramids on July 21, 1798, 1806. Found in the Collection of Muse e de l Histoire de France, Cha teau de Versailles

Capture of Alexandria by Napoleon on July 3, 1798, 1799. Artist: Imagerie d Epinal, Vosges
Capture of Alexandria by Napoleon on July 3, 1798, 1799. Private Collection

Bonaparte presents the sabre to military commander of Alexandria, July 1798. Artist: Mulard, Francois Henri (1769-1850)
Bonaparte presents the sabre to military commander of Alexandria, July 1798. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Napoleon Bonaparte Pardoning the Rebels at Cairo, 23rd October 1798. Artist: Guerin, Pierre Narcisse, Baron (1774-1833)
Napoleon Bonaparte Pardoning the Rebels at Cairo, 23rd October 1798. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Bonaparte at the Battle of the Pyramids on July 21, 1798. Artist: Gros, Antoine Jean, Baron (1771-1835)
Bonaparte at the Battle of the Pyramids on July 21, 1798. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Russian Cossack in combat with a Mameluke, 1815. Artist: Heath, William (1795-1840)
Russian Cossack in combat with a Mameluke, 1815. From a private collection

Battle of the Pyramids also called Battle of Embabeh, 21 July 1798. French army in Egypt under Napoleon victorious against the Mamluks. Popular French hand-coloured woodcut

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The Mamluks, also known as Mamelukes, were a powerful military caste in medieval Egypt. Their influence and legacy can be seen through various historical events and cultural artifacts. In 1511, the Venetian ambassadors were warmly received in Damascus by the Mamluks, showcasing their diplomatic prowess. The tombs of the Mamluks in Cairo stand as a testament to their grandeur and prominence. However, not all encounters with the Mamluks ended peacefully. Napoleon's victory over them at the Battle of the Pyramids in 1798 marked a significant turning point in history. This event was immortalized by George Cruikshank's hand-colored engraving capturing the intensity of that moment. The Second of May, 1808 painting depicts another clash involving these formidable warriors. Painted post-restoration, it showcases an intense riot against the Mameluke mercenaries during this tumultuous period. Tragically, there were instances where violence prevailed against them too. The Massacre of the Memlooks in Egypt depicted through an engraving serves as a haunting reminder of such brutality. In addition to these historical accounts and artworks, vintage photographs provide glimpses into ancient Egyptian culture surrounding these warriors' tombs and citadels. To better understand their military might, one must examine their arms and armor which showcased both functionality and elegance. These artifacts give us insight into their strategic warfare techniques. Not limited to battlefields alone; costumes worn by cavalrymen highlight intricate details about their attire during ceremonial occasions or daily life routines. Lastly, even simple sketches like "A Mameluke Mounting his Horse" drawn with black chalk on paper capture moments frozen in time - revealing snippets of everyday life for these skilled horsemen who left an indelible mark on history.