Protecting Collection (#7)

English Consul Protecting a Prisoner (colour litho)
7161187 English Consul Protecting a Prisoner (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English Consul Protecting a Prisoner)

Dog and kitten (colour litho)
7185930 Dog and kitten (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dog and kitten. Illustration from Animal Pictures (Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd, London)

Christiana and the pilgrims look on as Greatheart slays Giant Despair, an illustration from from The Pilgrims Progress
7153572 Christiana and the pilgrims look on as Greatheart slays Giant Despair, an illustration from from The Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan (colour litho) by English School

Policeman holding a lost little girl (litho)
7149594 Policeman holding a lost little girl (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Policeman holding a lost little girl.); © Look and Learn

Angels watching over a sleeping child (chromolitho)
7201265 Angels watching over a sleeping child (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Angels watching over a sleeping child)

Seaside donkeys (colour litho)
7185928 Seaside donkeys (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seaside donkeys)

Rabbit confused by a scarecrow (colour litho)
7184891 Rabbit confused by a scarecrow (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rabbit confused by a scarecrow)

Guardian Angel (chromolitho)
7149593 Guardian Angel (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guardian Angel.); © Look and Learn

The Benedictine Abbess of Frauenchiemsee, Bavaria, protecting her convent from Swedish Protestant soldiers
7148096 The Benedictine Abbess of Frauenchiemsee, Bavaria, protecting her convent from Swedish Protestant soldiers, Thirty Years War, 1632 (engraving) by Piloty

The thunderstorm (engraving)
7147664 The thunderstorm (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The thunderstorm. Illustration from Festkalender in Bildern und Liedern)

Soldiers for the Norwegian King Sverre, Torstein Skevla and Skjervald Skrukka carrying the kings son Hakon Hakonsson
OVR356474 Soldiers for the Norwegian King Sverre, Torstein Skevla and Skjervald Skrukka carrying the kings son Hakon Hakonsson, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Bergslien

Miniature from a 16th Century book of hours owned by King Henry II of France (chromolitho)
7173039 Miniature from a 16th Century book of hours owned by King Henry II of France (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Shepherd protecting his sheep from a bear (chromolitho)
7157089 Shepherd protecting his sheep from a bear (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shepherd protecting his sheep from a bear)

Dog guarding chickens from a fox (colour litho)
7157229 Dog guarding chickens from a fox (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dog guarding chickens from a fox)

Polar bear mother and cub on iceberg, Svalbard, Norway
Polar bear mother and cub (Ursus maritimus) on iceberg, Hinlopen Strait; Svalbard, Norway

Malvern Hall, Warwickshire, c. 1820-21 (oil on canvas)
XYC112302 Malvern Hall, Warwickshire, c.1820-21 (oil on canvas) by Constable, John (1776-1837); 54.6x78.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA

Mother protecting
Polar bear and her cubs wearing red Christmas Santa hats in the snow Date: 11-03-2018

Stickleback Fishers ( watercolour)
6816671 Stickleback Fishers ( watercolour) by Green, Charles (1840-98); 17x25 cm; (add.info.: Charles Green R.I. (British 1840-1898) Signed and dated 1863); Lyon & Turnbull; English, out of copyright

H: Horn (Formerly a large piece of iron that covered the breasts
6523534 H: Horn (Formerly a large piece of iron that covered the breasts and shoulders of infantry officers and defended them against all kinds of weapons.) by French School

D: Devoudly, he throws himself in front of a wolf to save his sister
6523556 D: Devoudly, he throws himself in front of a wolf to save his sister. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Moral Alphabet in Action)

Title page and frontispiece (guardian angel)
6523493 Title page and frontispiece (guardian angel) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Alphabet in figures. J. Langlume and Peltier, publishers, Paris, s. d)

A: Guardian angel
6523478 A: Guardian angel by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Alphabet in figures. J. Langlume and Peltier, publishers, Paris, s. d. (circa 1840)

A Family Outing (oil on board)
1764721 A Family Outing (oil on board) by Potthast, Edward Henry (1857-1927); 29.2x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Family Outing. Edward Henry Potthast (1857-1927). Oil on board

Nymph and Faun group, 20th century (silvered bronze on marble base)
1195293 Nymph and Faun group, 20th century (silvered bronze on marble base) by Faguays, Pierre le (1892-1935); 52.1x70.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Faguays)

The U. S. S. Pennsylvania Under Tow at the Outbreak of the American Civil War with Fort
1767430 The U.S.S. Pennsylvania Under Tow at the Outbreak of the American Civil War with Fort Monroe in the Background (oil on board) by Buttersworth, James E

Khusraw Discovering Shirin Bathing, c. 1840 (oil on canvas)
1196815 Khusraw Discovering Shirin Bathing, c. 1840 (oil on canvas) by Qajar School (19th century); 66x80.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

For the King, (oil on canvas)
989282 For the King, (oil on canvas) by Hillingford, Robert Alexander (1825-1904); 43.2x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: For the King. Robert Alexander Hillingford (1825-1904). Oil on canvas

The Archangel St. Michael, (oil on canvas)
988076 The Archangel St. Michael, (oil on canvas) by Mexican School, (18th century); 164.5x103.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Archangel St. Michael. Mexican School, (18th century)

The Hedgehog, 1761-1766 (hand-coloured etching)
986243 The Hedgehog, 1761-1766 (hand-coloured etching) by Paillou, Peter (c.1720-90) (after); 52.8x36.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hedgehog)

Reine Leaning over Margots Shoulder, (pastel on tan paper laid down on paper)
650927 Reine Leaning over Margots Shoulder, (pastel on tan paper laid down on paper) by Cassatt, Mary Stevenson (1844-1926); 68.5x57.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Venetian Mask, A Romance, 1937 (oil on canvas)
985113 Venetian Mask, A Romance, 1937 (oil on canvas) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); 61x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Venetian Mask, A Romance. Newell Convers Wyeth (1882-1945)

Archangel, (oil on canvas)
658095 Archangel, (oil on canvas) by Russell, George William (1867-1935); 58.4x43.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Archangel. George William Russell (1867-1935). Oil on canvas

View from the Round Tower, Windsor Castle, 1827 (pencil and watercolour)
651986 View from the Round Tower, Windsor Castle, 1827 (pencil and watercolour) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); 30.1x50.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: View from the Round Tower)

I m happy amongst the girls! (b / w photo)
3627177 I m happy amongst the girls! (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I m happy amongst the girls)

Hall in Assyrian palace (restored), 1849 (lithograph)
3899806 Hall in Assyrian palace (restored), 1849 (lithograph) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); New York Public Library, USA; (add.info.: From The monuments of Nineveh)

Celadon and Amelia in a Storm, 1840-49 (oil on canvas)
3744503 Celadon and Amelia in a Storm, 1840-49 (oil on canvas) by Wood, John (1801-70); 238.1x145.4 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

British barrage balloon protecting a ship, World War II, 1939-1945 (photo)
6015195 British barrage balloon protecting a ship, World War II, 1939-1945 (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British barrage balloon protecting a ship)

Ring des Huns. Ring shaped fortifications protecting a settlement of the Huns (engraving)
6029289 Ring des Huns. Ring shaped fortifications protecting a settlement of the Huns (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ring des Huns)

The Matabele Revolt, provisioning Buluwayo (litho)
1042241 The Matabele Revolt, provisioning Buluwayo (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Matabele Revolt, provisioning Buluwayo)

The Severe Weather in France, Great Ice-Block on the Loire between Saumur and Angers (engraving)
1045213 The Severe Weather in France, Great Ice-Block on the Loire between Saumur and Angers (engraving) by English School

Croesus, king of Lydia, is saved from death by the voice of his deaf and dumb son (litho)
976599 Croesus, king of Lydia, is saved from death by the voice of his deaf and dumb son (litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Croesus, king of Lydia)

Guarding a farm against an Indian attack, after an illustration by Howard Pyle (litho)
PNP367763 Guarding a farm against an Indian attack, after an illustration by Howard Pyle (litho) by American School; Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

Pennycuick was killed: his gallant son, a mere lad, sprang forward
STC397078 Pennycuick was killed: his gallant son, a mere lad, sprang forward and bestrode his fathers body, illustration from Battles of the Nineteenth Century by Archibald Forbes, G.A

A postman saved from robbers by his dog (colour litho)
2779593 A postman saved from robbers by his dog (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A postman saved from robbers by his dog)

A woman fighting off two criminals attempting to rob her (colour litho)
2779396 A woman fighting off two criminals attempting to rob her (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A man saved from criminals by his dogs (colour litho)
2782229 A man saved from criminals by his dogs (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A man saved from criminals by his dogs. Sauve Par Ses Chiens)

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"Guardians of Prosperity: Embracing the Divine Blessings and Natural Defenders" In a world where protection is paramount, we find solace in various forms. Just as Tsai Shen Yeh watches over our wealth, the Great Pyrenees stands tall as a faithful guardian. Like Leon-Maxime Faivre's "Two Mothers, " they embody the essence of maternal protection. Through history's lens, we witness Paolo Uccello's depiction of "The Battle of San Romano, " reminding us that safeguarding what we hold dear requires strength and resilience. And just as contact lenses shield our vision, so too do they symbolize our commitment to protecting clarity in every aspect of life. Within the Manneken Pis Postcard Album lies an image capturing a nun surrounded by children—a testament to nurturing souls who protect innocence with unwavering devotion. Mrs Sullivan from Covent Garden Market embodies the guardianship bestowed upon nature's bounties. In Monterey Bay, USA, sea otters cradle their young pups in their natal pelage—nature's way of ensuring safety amidst turbulent waters. As flags flutter atop Fortress El Morro in Puerto Rico, they stand for unity and defense against adversity. Amidst icy landscapes in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, polar bears teach us about familial bonds forged through protection and love. Solar panels harness energy from the sun—an emblematic shield against environmental harm while embracing sustainable solutions. Lastly, within the Pentagram Sigil lies ancient symbolism representing spiritual guardianship—a reminder that protecting one's soul is equally vital. From divine blessings to earthly defenders; whether it be wealth or wildlife; art or technology—we are reminded that protecting what matters most unites us all on this journey called life.