Plate Armour Collection (#9)

Military Beglerbeg of Greece, Ottoman Empire, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234104 Military Beglerbeg of Greece, Ottoman Empire, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military Beglerbeg of Greece)

Italian cavalryman in full body armor, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7233954 Italian cavalryman in full body armor, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian cavalryman in full body armor)

Two knights in armor fighting a duel with nooses in a tourney. 1802 (engraving)
7233796 Two knights in armor fighting a duel with nooses in a tourney. 1802 (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Investiture of German Chancellor Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg (colour litho)
7201355 Investiture of German Chancellor Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg (colour litho) by Juttner, Franz (1865-1925); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Death of Marcus Curtius (oil on panel)
5310889 The Death of Marcus Curtius (oil on panel) by Francois, Joseph (1759-1851); 66x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois, Joseph (1759-1851) Marcus Curtius

Illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, 1922 (pochoir)
2561830 Illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, 1922 (pochoir) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Joan of Arc leading her men holding the standard (colour litho)
STC308523 Joan of Arc leading her men holding the standard (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C. (d.1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joan of Arc (1412-31); ); The Stapleton Collection

The Battle of Telamon, 255 BC (litho)
STC358060 The Battle of Telamon, 255 BC (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: In 255 B.C)

Two Benin Plaques, Nigeria (brass)
XCF306876 Two Benin Plaques, Nigeria (brass) by Benin; British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: plaques adorned wooden pillars of the Obas palace in Benin city; probably 16th century AD; ); African

The Highlanders led the Attack, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London, c
IL323220 The Highlanders led the Attack, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London, c.1910 (litho) by Stott, W.R.S

Maximilian would often take part in tournaments, illustration from A History of Germany by H. E
STC232152 Maximilian would often take part in tournaments, illustration from A History of Germany by H.E. Marshall, 1913 (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C

Scene from The Secret Door, by Susan Coolidge (colour litho)
7185275 Scene from The Secret Door, by Susan Coolidge (colour litho) by Crane, Donn P. (1878-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from The Secret Door)

Chinese soldier with flintlock musket, 18th century. 1822 (engraving)
7234164 Chinese soldier with flintlock musket, 18th century. 1822 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese soldier with flintlock musket)

Military Beglerbeg of Anatolia, Ottoman Empire, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234106 Military Beglerbeg of Anatolia, Ottoman Empire, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military Beglerbeg of Anatolia)

Italian light cavalryman of the 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7233958 Italian light cavalryman of the 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian light cavalryman of the 16th century)

Capture of Frederick the Fair, King of Germany, at the Battle of Muhldorf, 1322 (engraving)
7147912 Capture of Frederick the Fair, King of Germany, at the Battle of Muhldorf, 1322 (engraving) by Trubner, Heinrich Wilhelm (1851-1917); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two mounted knights in a tournament duel with a hook. 1802 (engraving)
7233807 Two mounted knights in a tournament duel with a hook. 1802 (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two knights on horseback fighting with lances in a tourney. 1802 (engraving)
7233802 Two knights on horseback fighting with lances in a tourney. 1802 (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two knights in armor on horseback in a medieval tournament. 1802 (engraving)
7233788 Two knights in armor on horseback in a medieval tournament. 1802 (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Achilles pursuing Hector around the city walls of Troy (colour litho)
6000256 Achilles pursuing Hector around the city walls of Troy (colour litho) by Wulff, Max (1871-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Achilles pursuing Hector around the city walls of Troy)

"Under the Red Robe, "the New Play at the Haymarket Theatre, adapted by Mr Edward Rose from Mr Stanley
1605895 " Under the Red Robe, " the New Play at the Haymarket Theatre, adapted by Mr Edward Rose from Mr Stanley Weymans Novel (litho) by Begg

Abigail Offers Gifts to David and His Army (oil on canvas)
LRI5636227 Abigail Offers Gifts to David and His Army (oil on canvas) by Piola, Domenica (1627-1703) & Camogli detto il Camoglino, Stefano (1610-1690/1709); 184x242 cm; Private Collection

Albert VII, Archduke of Austria, 1559-1621. 1867 (engraving)
7234933 Albert VII, Archduke of Austria, 1559-1621. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albert VII, Archduke of Austria, 1559-1621)

Costume of an ancient Goth cavalryman. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234078 Costume of an ancient Goth cavalryman. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of an ancient Goth cavalryman)

Soldier in armor of the era of Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor, 16, 1859-1860 (engraving)
7233935 Soldier in armor of the era of Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor, 16, 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two knights on horseback fighting with daggers in a tourney. 1802 (engraving)
7233803 Two knights on horseback fighting with daggers in a tourney. 1802 (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two knights in plate armor on horseback fighting a duel. 1802 (engraving)
7233795 Two knights in plate armor on horseback fighting a duel. 1802 (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Preparatifs de la Christmas, a Londres (engraving)
7194571 Preparatifs de la Christmas, a Londres (engraving) by Osborne, Emily Mary (1828-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparatifs de la Christmas, a Londres)

The evolution of the motor car: the medieval age (colour litho)
3620703 The evolution of the motor car: the medieval age (colour litho) by Studdy, George Ernest (1878-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The evolution of the motor car)

Song at the Feast of Brougham Castle (colour litho)
974109 Song at the Feast of Brougham Castle (colour litho) by Spooner, Minnie Didbin (1867-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Song at the Feast of Brougham Castle)

A Day in the Life of a Twelfth Century Feudal Baron (colour litho)
670163 A Day in the Life of a Twelfth Century Feudal Baron (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Day in the Life of a Twelfth Century Feudal Baron)

Portrait of John Manners, Marquis of Granby (1721-1770), c. 1741-70 (oil on canvas)
7240729 Portrait of John Manners, Marquis of Granby (1721-1770), c.1741-70 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (after); 59.8x48.2 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Portrait of the Hon. Andrew Newport, c. 1638-80 (oil on canvas)
7240880 Portrait of the Hon. Andrew Newport, c.1638-80 (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); 66x50.8 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: half length portarit)

Betrayal of Christ, c. 1610-66 (oil on canvas)
7240871 Betrayal of Christ, c.1610-66 (oil on canvas) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666) (after); 21.7x29 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Esther Before Ahaserus, c. 1650-76 (oil on canvas)
7240833 Esther Before Ahaserus, c.1650-76 (oil on canvas) by Ehrenberg, Wilhelm van (1630-c.1676); 31x42.4 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Portrait of William Russell, 5th Earl & 1st Duke of Bedford (1613-1700), c. 1633-1700 (oil on canvas)
7240699 Portrait of William Russell, 5th Earl & 1st Duke of Bedford (1613-1700), c.1633-1700 (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723); 86x79 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Portrait of Henry 4th Lord Herbert of Cherbury (d. 1691), c. 1666-91 (oil on canvas)
7240667 Portrait of Henry 4th Lord Herbert of Cherbury (d.1691), c.1666-91 (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723); 71.1x57.1 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Portrait of the Hon. Francis Russell (1587-1641), c. 1627-41 (oil on panel)
7240936 Portrait of the Hon.Francis Russell (1587-1641), c.1627-41 (oil on panel) by Leemput, Remee van (1607-75); 36.8x27.4 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Portrait of Francis, 2nd Baron Newport, c. 1st Earl of Bradford (1620-1708), c. 1679-1708 (oil on canvas)
7240878 Portrait of Francis, 2nd Baron Newport, c.1st Earl of Bradford (1620-1708), c.1679-1708 (oil on canvas) by Dahl, Michael (1656-1743); 71.1x57.4 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Portrait of Francis Newport, c. 1st Earl of Bradford (1620-1708), c. 1663-1708 (oil on canvas)
7240814 Portrait of Francis Newport, c.1st Earl of Bradford (1620-1708), c.1663-1708 (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723); 73.6x62.2 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

An Allegorical Painting of Justice, c. 1630-1700 (oil on copper)
7240809 An Allegorical Painting of Justice, c.1630-1700 (oil on copper) by Flemish School, (17th century); 45x30 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Portrait of Richard 2nd Lord Herbert of Cherbury (1557-1596) (oil on canvas)
7240771 Portrait of Richard 2nd Lord Herbert of Cherbury (1557-1596) (oil on canvas) by Wissing, Willem (1656-87); 68.5x56 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Portrait of Prince Rupert of the Rhine (1619-1682), c. 1618-80 (oil on board)
7240735 Portrait of Prince Rupert of the Rhine (1619-1682), c.1618-80 (oil on board) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (follower of); 18x15.8 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Portrait of Thomas, the Earl of Arundel with one of his grandsons (1592-1646), c. 1620-41 (oil on canvas)
7240701 Portrait of Thomas, the Earl of Arundel with one of his grandsons (1592-1646), c.1620-41 (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (studio of)

Portrait of Henri II de la Tour D Auvergne, Marechal-Vicomte de Turenne (1611-1675), c. 1631-64 (oil on canvas)
7240907 Portrait of Henri II de la Tour D Auvergne, Marechal-Vicomte de Turenne (1611-1675), c.1631-64 (oil on canvas) by Champaigne

Venus giving arms to Aeneas, c. 1400-1699 (oil, canvas and panel)
7240876 Venus giving arms to Aeneas, c.1400-1699 (oil, canvas and panel) by Flemish School, (17th century); 32x47.8 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Venus seated centre)

Portrait of The Hon. Edward Russell (1626-1665), c. 1636-50 (oil on canvas)
7240800 Portrait of The Hon. Edward Russell (1626-1665), c.1636-50 (oil on canvas) by Leemput, Remee van (1607-75); 38.1x30 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

The skeleton of Death and the warrior. 1827 (engraving)
7233009 The skeleton of Death and the warrior.1827 (engraving) by Dagley, Richard (c.1761-1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: The skeleton of Death and the warrior)

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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.