Plunder Collection (page 5)

Criccieth Castle, North Wales, c. 1835 (watercolour)
3086784 Criccieth Castle, North Wales, c.1835 (watercolour) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); British Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

A Dane securing his Booty, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
A Dane securing his Booty, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

The plunder of Lindisfarne, Northumberland, 793 AD, (c1920). Artist: Margaret Dovaston
The plunder of Lindisfarne, Northumberland, 793 AD, (c1920). A Viking raid on the monastery. Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume I, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

Detail of the arch of the Emperor Titus, 1st century
Detail of the arch of Titus (30 December 39 - 13 September 81), showing the return of spoils from Jerusalem, including a Menorah, 1st century

Stone panels from northern Iraq, Neo-Assyrian, c700-c681 BC
Relief of Assyrian slingers at the siege of Lachish, from the north-west palace at Nineveh of Sennacharib, from the British Museums collection

Hernando Cortes (Cortez) (1485-1547), Spanish conquistador, attacking natives in Mexico. Cortes landed in Mexico in 1519. With a force of only some 600 men

Thomas Nast cartoon about government corruption, 1877
To the victor belong the spoils, a satire on civil service, showing Andrew Jackson statue riding a hog, 1877. Hand-colored woodcut of a Thomas Nast cartoon

The Romans ransack a conquered city. After a 19th century work by Heinrich Leutemann

FRENCH REVOLUTION, 1789. Mob looting the palace of Versailles, 1789. German line engraving, 19th century

ROME: ARCH OF TITUS. Detail of the relief on the Arch of Titus, depicting Roman soldiers bearing away the plundered treasures of the Temple of Jerusalem during the Siege of Jerusalem, 70 A.D

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Pirate Jean Lafitte accepts a chest of ransom. Printed color halftone reproduction of a Frank Schoonover illustration

PMYT2A-00056
" Open, Sesame" password allowing Forty Thieves to stash their plunder in one of thei 1001 Arabian Nights tales. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Triumph of Aemilius Paullus, Ancient Rome
The triumph of the Roman consul and general Lucius Aemilius Paullus Macedonicus (229-160 BC) after his victories in the Third Macedonian War, having won the decisive Battle of Pydna

Normans plundering Durham
A thousand Normans under Robert de Comines plunder Durham and carouse at night, unaware that they are about to be attacked and annihilated by the Northumbrians

West End riots: shops looted by rioters, 1886
Articles of plunder from shops, used as missiles during the 1886 West End riots. At an open air meeting of unemployed East End dock workers and artisans in Trafalgar Square

Von Der Buwenburg, poet of the 13th century, plundering a herd. Codex Manesse (ca.1300) by Rudiger Manesse and his son Johannes. Miniature. Folio 359r. University of Heidelberg. Library. Germany

1798 Rebels Plunder
Carousal and plunder at the palace of the Bishop of Ferns : Irish rebels plunder, eat and drink. Date: May 1798

Plunder by Ben Travers
Promotional postcard for Plunder by Ben Travers. First produced at Kings Theatre, Southsea, 18th June and Aldwych Theatre, 26th June 1928

Depositing the spoils (oil on panel)
XIR899106 Depositing the spoils (oil on panel) by Duck, Jacob (c.1600-67); 55x84 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Le Depot du butin)

The Conquerors of the Bastille before the Hotel de Ville in 1789, 1839 (oil on canvas)
XIR71739 The Conquerors of the Bastille before the Hotel de Ville in 1789, 1839 (oil on canvas) by Delaroche, Hippolyte (Paul) (1797-1856); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais

Plundering the Royal Vaults at St. Denis in October 1793 (oil on canvas)
XIR33821 Plundering the Royal Vaults at St. Denis in October 1793 (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); 54x64 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Henry Morgan, 1678 (engraving)
XJF331790 Henry Morgan, 1678 (engraving) by Dutch School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Morgan (c.1635-88)

Captain Henry Morgan at the sack of Panama in 1671, c. 1734 (engraving)
XJF331789 Captain Henry Morgan at the sack of Panama in 1671, c.1734 (engraving) by Nicholls, Thomas (fl.1734); Private Collection; (add.info)

Property protected--a la Francoise, British satire of Franco-American relations after the XYZ Affair in May of 1798; 5 Frenchmen plunder female America

The faith of treaties exemplified or John Bulls last effort to oblige his false friends, engraving 1794, a satire on the diplomatic situation in 1794, showing French soldiers shooting at raging bull

The Eskimoes Pillaging the Boats, engraved by Edward Francis Finden (1791-1857) May 1828
XJF270071 The Eskimoes Pillaging the Boats, engraved by Edward Francis Finden (1791-1857) May 1828 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Back, George (1796-1878) (after); Private Collection; English

The Treasure trove (oil on canvas)
BAL234929 The Treasure trove (oil on canvas) by Palamedesz, Anthonie (Stevers) (1601-73); Private Collection; Courtesy of Thomas Brod and Patrick Pilkington; Dutch, out of copyright

The famouse West Indian voyadge made by the Englishe Fleete of 23 shippes and barkes
XYC245521 The famouse West Indian voyadge made by the Englishe Fleete of 23 shippes and barkes wherin weare gotten the townes of St. Iago, Sto Domingo, Cartagena and St

Pillage of a Church during the Revolution (oil on canvas)
XIR195577 Pillage of a Church during the Revolution (oil on canvas) by Swebach, Jacques Francois Joseph (1769-1823); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Second Siege of Mantua on the 2nd February 1797, c. 1812 (oil on canvas)
XIR176684 The Second Siege of Mantua on the 2nd February 1797, c.1812 (oil on canvas) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); 161x257 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Ms c-23 f. 99a, Thief taking his Loot, from The Maqamat (The Meetings) by Al-Hariri
XIR169324 Ms c-23 f.99a, Thief taking his Loot, from The Maqamat (The Meetings) by Al-Hariri (1054-1121), c.1240 (gouache on vellum) by Persian School

The Pillage and Destruction of Chateaux and the Emigration of Princes and Courtiers in July 1789
XIR158193 The Pillage and Destruction of Chateaux and the Emigration of Princes and Courtiers in July 1789 (colour engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

A Spanish Treasure Ship Plundered by Francis Drake (c. 1540-96) in the Pacific (engraving)
XJF137056 A Spanish Treasure Ship Plundered by Francis Drake (c.1540-96) in the Pacific (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dutch School, (16th century); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Sir Francis Drake (c. 1540-96) Watches the Loading of his Ship (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF137053 Sir Francis Drake (c.1540-96) Watches the Loading of his Ship (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hyrcanus plunder the tomb of David, Jan Luyken, Willem Goeree, 1682

The Retreat, published 1775 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF174865 The Retreat, published 1775 (engraving) (b/w photo) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

DEFENSE OF KIEV. Warriors setting out from Kiev to fight plundering Cuman nomads, 12th century. Russian manuscript illumination, 15th century

VIKINGS PLUNDERING a monastery. Panel, 1883, by Lorenz Frolich

French Colonial Soldiers from Morocco - WWI
French Colonial Soldiers from Morocco examining war booty at Neufmoutiers-en-Brie (Seine-et-Marne departement) - WWI Date: 1915

Property Protected--A
Property Protected--a La Francoise, British Satire Of Franco-american Relations After The Xyz Affair In May Of 1798; 5 Frenchmen Plunder Female America

The Faith Of Treaties Exemplified Or John Bulls Last Effort To Oblige His False Friends, Engraving 1794, A Satire On The Diplomatic Situation In 1794, Showing French Soldiers Shooting At Raging Bull

Palestine Riots, 1929

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"Plunder: A Historical Tale of Pillage and Power" Step back in time as we delve into the world of plunder, where conquests and conflicts shaped the course of history. From Sherman's March to the Sea, witness the ruthless plundering of plantations that left a trail of destruction in its wake. In 1945, Churchill and Montgomery crossed the Rhine, their armies seizing victory but also leaving behind scenes of looting and pillaging. The United Irishmen Upon Duty engraving by Hannah Humphrey transports us to 1798, showcasing a vivid portrayal of chaos as plunderers ravaged through Ireland. The Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) reveals another dark chapter with a sacking scene that captures the desperation and brutality faced by innocent civilians caught in the crossfire. Meanwhile, "The Miseries of War" series takes us back to 1633 when farmhouse plundering was depicted on oil-painted copper canvases. Heliodorus expelled from the temple painting showcases an ancient tale where even sacred places were not spared from acts of plunder. Pieter Bruegel's "Everyman, " created around 1558, presents a thought-provoking piece highlighting how greed can lead individuals astray. As we explore further into history, we encounter robbery during Gotha's Seven Years' War (1756-1763), reminding us that war often breeds opportunistic thieves amidst chaos. Caricatures and hidden silhouettes reveal political satire during Lafayette's era in eighteenth-century France. Rich merchants alongside Russian noblemen are seen rummaging through yards filled with rubbish - an intriguing glimpse into their lives beyond opulence. Finally, "Sic transit gloria mundi" serves as a poignant reminder that worldly glory is fleeting; it too shall pass like waves eroding sandcastles on distant shores. Through these captivating glimpses into our past, one thing remains clear.