Plate Armour Collection (#5)

Ruggiero Rescuing Angelica, 1841 (oil on canvas)
XIR182582 Ruggiero Rescuing Angelica, 1841 (oil on canvas) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); Musee Ingres, Montauban, France

The Mocked Christ (oil on canvas)
BRN160665 The Mocked Christ (oil on canvas) by Greco, El (Domenico Theotocopuli) (1541-1614); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; © Barnes Foundation

The Normans fight and kill those who were with King Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183149 The Normans fight and kill those who were with King Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Samurai Combat (colour woodblock print)
CHT176847 Samurai Combat (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

St. George and the Dragon, from Anecdotes of Painting in England written by Horace Walpole (1717-97)
XYC146350 St. George and the Dragon, from Anecdotes of Painting in England written by Horace Walpole (1717-97) published in 1765 (pen and ink and watercolour over graphite on paper by Marshal)

The Battle of San Romano, detail of Bernardino della Ciarda unseated by Niccolo da Tolentino, c
898593 The Battle of San Romano, detail of Bernardino della Ciarda unseated by Niccolo da Tolentino, c.1456, (tempera on panel) by Uccello, Paolo (1397-1475); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Scenes from the lives of Samuel, Saul, and David, from the Winchester Bible, 1160-80 (vellum)
BAL31002 Scenes from the lives of Samuel, Saul, and David, from the Winchester Bible, 1160-80 (vellum) by Master of the Morgan Leaf (fl.1170-85); The Morgan Library & Museum, New York

Bellerophon and the Chimaera, c. 1609 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407517 Bellerophon and the Chimaera, c.1609 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); The Devonshire Collections

Hernan Cortes at the Battle of Otumba, Mexico, 1520 (colour litho)
PNP344505 Hernan Cortes at the Battle of Otumba, Mexico, 1520 (colour litho) by Spanish School; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Hunting of Chevy Chase, 1825-26 (oil on canvas)
BIR189270 The Hunting of Chevy Chase, 1825-26 (oil on canvas) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73); 143x171 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info)

Ms Facs 227 pl. 3 The Magi, the Battle of Joshua and the Siege of Dan, from the Hortus Deliciarum by Herrade de
JHG162165 Ms Facs 227 pl.3 The Magi, the Battle of Joshua and the Siege of Dan, from the Hortus Deliciarum by Herrade de Landsberg

2 Kings 19 35-37 Gods vengance on Assyria, from the Nuremberg Bible (Biblia Sacra Germanaica) (coloured woodcut)
STC67525 2 Kings 19 35-37 Gods vengance on Assyria, from the Nuremberg Bible (Biblia Sacra Germanaica) (coloured woodcut) by German School

The Death of the King Maker at the Battle of Barnet, c. 1880 (engraving)
XJF328601 The Death of the King Maker at the Battle of Barnet, c.1880 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Neville (1428-1471), 16th Earl of Warwick

Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (engraving)
877268 Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 24.9 x 19.2 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

The Normans kill Harolds men, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183150 The Normans kill Harolds men, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

King Henry V (1387-1422) Fights with Heroic Valour, illustration from Glorious Battles of English History by Major C
IL193439 King Henry V (1387-1422) Fights with Heroic Valour, illustration from Glorious Battles of English History by Major C.H. Wylly, 1920s (colour litho) by Payne, Henry A

The Red Cross Knight, from the first edition of Faerie Queen by Edmund Spenser, 1590 (engraving)
KW115016 The Red Cross Knight, from the first edition of Faerie Queen by Edmund Spenser, 1590 (engraving) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection

Andromache mourning Hector, 1783
PWI82870 Andromache mourning Hector, 1783 by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 58x43 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; © Peter Willi

Procession of the Holy League, c. 1590-93 (oil on canvas)
XOU231533 Procession of the Holy League, c.1590-93 (oil on canvas) by Bunel, Francois (c.1522-c.1599) (circle of); 93x158 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France

Battle of Fleurus, 26th June 1794, 1837 (oil on canvas)
XIR39032 Battle of Fleurus, 26th June 1794, 1837 (oil on canvas) by Mauzaisse, Jean Baptiste (1784-1844); 465x543 cm; Chateau de Versailles

Attila the Hun (c. 406-453) and his hordes overrunning Italy and the Arts, 1838-47 (mural) (b / w photo)
XIR207800 Attila the Hun (c.406-453) and his hordes overrunning Italy and the Arts, 1838-47 (mural) (b/w photo) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); Assemblee Nationale Palais-Bourbon

Ruggiero rescuing Angelica, illustration from Canto X of Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto (1474-1533)
CHT239758 Ruggiero rescuing Angelica, illustration from Canto X of Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto (1474-1533) published 1888, Paris (engraving) by Dore

Arminius, Prince of Saxony, from The Origin of the First Twelve Old Kings and Princes of the German Nation
STC143564 Arminius, Prince of Saxony, from The Origin of the First Twelve Old Kings and Princes of the German Nation, 1543 (coloured engraving) by German School

The Deliverance: Ruggiero and Angelica, 1876 (oil on canvas)
XIL212533 The Deliverance: Ruggiero and Angelica, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Blanc, Joseph Paul (1846-1904); 334x225 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille, France

Ms 5089-90 The Battle of Hastings, 14th October 1066, from Chronique des Empereurs by David Aubert (vellum)
CHT201584 Ms 5089-90 The Battle of Hastings, 14th October 1066, from Chronique des Empereurs by David Aubert (vellum) by Flemish School, (15th century); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris

Ms Fr 6465 f. 113 The Emperor Charlemagne Finds Rolands Corpse after the Battle of Roncevaux
XIR177453 Ms Fr 6465 f.113 The Emperor Charlemagne Finds Rolands Corpse after the Battle of Roncevaux, from Les Grandes Chroniques de France, c.1460 (vellum) by Fouquet

Entry of the Turks of Mohammed II (1432-81) into Constantinople, 29th May 1453, 1876 (oil on canvas)
XIR161714 Entry of the Turks of Mohammed II (1432-81) into Constantinople, 29th May 1453, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Constant, (Jean Joseph) Benjamin (1845-1902); 697x536 cm; Musee des Augustins

The tavern (fresco)
LRI4664857 The tavern (fresco) by Maestro Colin (fl.15th century); Castello di Issogne, Val d Aosta, Italy; (add.info.: Daily life in the Middle Ages)

Henri IV Conferring the Regency upon Marie de Medici (after Rubens), c. 1830-4 (oil on canvas)
3588516 Henri IV Conferring the Regency upon Marie de Medici (after Rubens), c.1830-4 (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863)

Battle between the Scythians and the Slavs, clash of horsemen in armor, 1879 (oil on canvas)
FIA5334221 Battle between the Scythians and the Slavs, clash of horsemen in armor, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Vasnetsov, Victor Mikhailovich (1848-1926); State Tretyakov Gallery

Portrait of Louis XIV (1638-1715) (oil on canvas)
XIR243722 Portrait of Louis XIV (1638-1715) (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century); Musee Municipal, Dole, France

Charles of Lorraine, Duke of Mayenne, 1589. 1825 (lithograph)
7236868 Charles of Lorraine, Duke of Mayenne, 1589. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles of Lorraine, Duke of Mayenne, 1554-1611)

Triumphal entry of Henri IV in Paris (March 22, 1594), 1627-1630 (oil on canvas)
7260239 Triumphal entry of Henri IV in Paris (March 22, 1594), 1627-1630 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 380x692 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Monsieur Francis, Duke of Anjou and Alencon, 1575. 1825 (lithograph)
7236866 Monsieur Francis, Duke of Anjou and Alencon, 1575. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monsieur Francis, Duke of Anjou and Alencon)

King Francis II of France in armour with helm and gauntlets. Illustration drawn
FLO4571276 King Francis II of France in armour with helm and gauntlets. Illustration drawn and lithographed by Leopold Massard after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio IX 3 from Le

Samurai Armour of the Japanese warrior Li Notaka, Lord of Hikone (iron & red lacquer)
1721837 Samurai Armour of the Japanese warrior Li Notaka, Lord of Hikone (iron & red lacquer) by Edo Culture; (add.info.: Samurai armour made for Japanese warrior Li Noataka (1590-1659)

Greeks and Trojans battle over the naked corpse of Patroclus outside Troy
6340127 Greeks and Trojans battle over the naked corpse of Patroclus outside Troy by Sasso, Giovanni Antonio (19th century); (add.info)

Knights in armour with helmet, crest and mantling. 1763 (engraving)
7236019 Knights in armour with helmet, crest and mantling. 1763 (engraving) by Benard, Robert (fl.1734); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knights in armour for a tournament with helmet)

Porphyry statue of the goddess Roma triumphans. 1779 (engraving)
7237411 Porphyry statue of the goddess Roma triumphans. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porphyry statue of the goddess Roma triumphans)

Mars on his Chariot Pulled by Wolves, 1673 (oil on canvas)
7221394 Mars on his Chariot Pulled by Wolves, 1673 (oil on canvas) by Audran, Claude the Younger (1639-84); 450x450 cm; Chateau de Versailles

Italian cavalryman riding a horse in barding, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7233956 Italian cavalryman riding a horse in barding, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Unyielding Protection: Unveiling the Majesty of Plate Armour" Step back in time to an era where chivalry and honor reigned supreme. Enter the world of plate armour, a formidable shield that encapsulated the essence of medieval knights on horseback. From jousting tournaments to epic battles, these brave warriors donned their suits with pride. Imagine witnessing a medieval knight astride his majestic steed, clad head-to-toe in gleaming plate armour. The clinking sound of metal resonates as he charges forward, ready to face any foe that dares challenge him. The sheer power and grace displayed by these mounted knights is awe-inspiring. In one scene, Archduke Maximilian of Austria pays a visit to an esteemed armourer, captivated by the intricate craftsmanship before him. Engraved images depict Mr Edwin J Bretts Collection of Armour at the Tudor Exhibition; each piece tells its own story through its meticulous design. The military habits of the 15th and 16th centuries come alive through vividly colored engravings. These illustrations showcase not only the functionality but also the opulence associated with plate armor during this period. Travel further back in time and witness Richard the Lionheart himself adorned in his regal suit of armor. A color lithograph brings forth his commanding presence on the battlefield—a true symbol of strength and leadership. Plate armor continued to evolve throughout history, as depicted in colored engravings showcasing its transformation during the 16th century. Each detail meticulously crafted reveals how technology influenced both form and function over time. Behind every great knight stood loyal companions—a page and squire—assisting them into their heavy suits before battle commenced. Witness their unwavering dedication as they ensure every strap is secure for maximum protection. Knights engaged in combat were a sight to behold—the clash of swords echoing through history itself.