Quiver Collection (page 5)

Indian warrior, 15th Century (chromolitho)
972391 Indian warrior, 15th Century (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian warrior, 15th Century)

Royal Thames Yacht Club, the Yachts rounding near Chapman Head (engraving)
1097584 Royal Thames Yacht Club, the Yachts rounding near Chapman Head (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Thames Yacht Club)

Hagar and Ishmael in the Wilderness, c. 1725 (pen, brush & brown ink & wash over black
CLK423019 Hagar and Ishmael in the Wilderness, c.1725 (pen, brush & brown ink & wash over black chalk on paper) by Tiepolo

Case containing ornamental arrows (silver)
NCO403574 Case containing ornamental arrows (silver) by English School; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English, out of copyright

United States of America Postage Stamps, 1897 (colour litho)
473555 United States of America Postage Stamps, 1897 (colour litho) by European School; Private Collection; (add.info.: from a series of illustrations of late 19th century stamps)

Diana with the Hind, illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy, published 1884 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438590 Diana with the Hind, illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy, published 1884 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Detail from frieze of archers, Palace of Darius I, Susa, Iran, c. 510 BC (glazed brick)
3287979 Detail from frieze of archers, Palace of Darius I, Susa, Iran, c.510 BC (glazed brick) by Achaemenid, (6th century BC); Louvre, Paris

Cupids Darts (colour photo)
3094498 Cupids Darts (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cupids Darts. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Scene from the Life at Country Mansion tapestry series (textile
1275718 Scene from the Life at Country Mansion tapestry series (textile) (see also 1275717) by Flemish School, (17th century); NAachod ChAteau, Eastern Bohemia

Man and woman of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, Polynesia
Man and woman of Nuku Hiva (St. Christian), Marquesas Islands, Polynesia, 1818. Chief and woman in elaborate feather headdress, cloak and robes with basket and stick

Man and woman of the Land of Natal, South Africa, 1818. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Mary Anne Vennings A Geographical Present being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World

Man and woman of Congo, Africa, 1818
Man and woman of Congo or Lower Guinea, Africa, 1818. The man wears a conical hat, and the woman a striped shawl and skirt

Man and woman of Tunis, Algiers or Tripoli, 1818. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Mary Anne Vennings A Geographical Present being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World, Darton

Decorated sides and back of house altar, German
Carved and painted back and sides of house altar of Count von Pocci, Munich, Germany, late 15th century. Decorated with foliage

Attic red-figure plate decorated with mounted archer, by Paseas, Greek from Chuisi, c
AMQ278894 Attic red-figure plate decorated with mounted archer, by Paseas, Greek from Chuisi, c.520-510 BC (ceramic) by Greek, (7th-5th century BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Jewelry cockade and flexible rings designed by Morgan. Aigrette et bagues souples par Morgan. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames et des Modes

Joash shooting arrows at the command of Elisha
LLM338921 Joash shooting arrows at the command of Elisha by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joash shooting arrows at the command of Elisha)

Hunting scene, wood panelling originally from the dining room of the Hotel des Etats du
XIR343487 Hunting scene, wood panelling originally from the dining room of the Hotel des Etats du Languedoc (gilded wood) by French School; Hotel de la Tremoille, Paris

William continued his wonderful archery, from Hero Myths
STC323659 William continued his wonderful archery, from Hero Myths and Legends of the British Race by M.I. Ebbutt, 1910 (litho) by Wilson

Hunt meeting, plate 2, early 19th century (colour engraving)
REV287675 Hunt meeting, plate 2, early 19th century (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Venus Comforting Cupid Stung by a Bee, 1813 (oil on canvas)
NCM95451 Venus Comforting Cupid Stung by a Bee, 1813 (oil on canvas) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 102x129.5 cm; Norwich Castle Museum

Scene showing that those born under the sign of Libra in conjunction with
BEN78474 Scene showing that those born under the sign of Libra in conjunction with the constellation of Sagitta or the Arrow will be skilled at archery

The Three Graces, decorative panel from the Bedroom of the Princess of Rohan, c. 1735-40
PWI82818 The Three Graces, decorative panel from the Bedroom of the Princess of Rohan, c.1735-40 by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); Hotel de Soubise, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Attic red-figure lekythos decorated with Apollo and Artemis with a deer
AMQ112172 Attic red-figure lekythos decorated with Apollo and Artemis with a deer, 5th century BC (ceramic) by Greek, (5th century BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Apollo, the ideal anatomy (mezzotint)
CHT236352 Apollo, the ideal anatomy (mezzotint) by Gautier D Agoty, Arnauld Eloi (1741-1780/83); Bibliotheque de la Faculte de Medecine, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Caricature of Cora Pearl (1842-c. 1886) from La Lune
CHT211903 Caricature of Cora Pearl (1842-c.1886) from La Lune, 3rd February 1867 (colour litho) by Gill, Andre (1840-85); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Cabocle Indian hunting birds with a bow and arrow, from
CHT179358 Cabocle Indian hunting birds with a bow and arrow, from Voyage Pittoresque et Historique au Bresil, published in 1839 (colour litho) by Debret

Ceiling from the bedroom of Henri II (1519-59)
XIR181856 Ceiling from the bedroom of Henri II (1519-59) by French School, (16th century); Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Diana Lucifera (marble) (b / w photo)
ALI224879 Diana Lucifera (marble) (b/w photo) by Roman; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Alinari

Portiere with the coat of arms of Louis-Antoine de Pardaillan de Gondrin, Duke of Antin
XIR156801 Portiere with the coat of arms of Louis-Antoine de Pardaillan de Gondrin, Duke of Antin, Gobelins factory, 1708-36 (tapestry) by French School

A Chinese Officer, engraved by the artist (litho)
STC88786 A Chinese Officer, engraved by the artist (litho) by Karnejeff, E. (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Russian, out of copyright

Circe, c. 1653 (oil on canvas)
SCP50031 Circe, c.1653 (oil on canvas) by Castiglione, Giovanni Benedetto (Il Grechetto) (1609-64); 182x214 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Cupid Sharpening his Arrow, 1750
MEL48934 Cupid Sharpening his Arrow, 1750 by Natoire, Charles Joseph (1700-77); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright

Cupid in a Landscape, c. 1510
BOO70990 Cupid in a Landscape, c.1510 by Sodoma, Giovanni Antonio Bazzi (1477-1549); 68x129 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Italian, out of copyright

Detail from the Golden shrine, Tutankhamuns Treasure
XZL3976 Detail from the Golden shrine, Tutankhamuns Treasure (wood overlaid with a layer of gesso and covered with sheet gold) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC)

Frieze of archers, from the Palace of Darius the Great (548-486 BC) at Susa, Iran
XIR24958 Frieze of archers, from the Palace of Darius the Great (548-486 BC) at Susa, Iran, Achaemenid Period, c.500 BC (glazed bricks) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Louvre, Paris

Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Henry Herbert, Lord Herbert of Cherbury, Baron Herbert of Cherbury (or Chirbury)
6337630 Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Henry Herbert, Lord Herbert of Cherbury, Baron Herbert of Cherbury (or Chirbury) by Johnston

A Chief of the Kurds, 1824 (litho)
1195715 A Chief of the Kurds, 1824 (litho) by Orlowski, Alexander (Alexandr Osipovich Orlovsky) (1777-1832) (after); 69.9x48.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Orlowsky)

Cupid and Pan, c. 1600 (oil on canvas)
3077139 Cupid and Pan, c.1600 (oil on canvas) by Zuccaro, Federico (1542-1609) (attr. to); 76.5x104.1 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Cupid)

Large Imperial court portrait of Ha Guoxing, former councellor-minister
1194644 Large Imperial court portrait of Ha Guoxing, former councellor-minister and commander-in-chief of Xi an, Qianlong cyclical Bingshen year

Weighing Cupid (oil on canvas)
744772 Weighing Cupid (oil on canvas) by Picou, Henri Pierre (1824-95); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Weighing Cupid Against a Butterfly (oil on canvas)
744771 Weighing Cupid Against a Butterfly (oil on canvas) by Picou, Henri Pierre (1824-95); 81.7x61.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Diana Hunting, 1896 (oil on canvas)
6198822 Diana Hunting, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Macbeth, Robert Walker (1848-1910); 48.2x61 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info)

Cupid consoling a woman by showing her a portrait of her love (colour litho)
6031992 Cupid consoling a woman by showing her a portrait of her love (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ballerina as Cupid (b / w photo)
6032144 Ballerina as Cupid (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ballerina as Cupid)

Cupid, 1881 (etching)
5864226 Cupid, 1881 (etching) by Klinger, Max (1857-1920); 31.8x48.6 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: from the series Ein Handschuh (A Glove) 4 5/16 x 9 3/8 in

A Vestal of -93, trying on the Cestus of Venus, pub. 1793 (hand coloured engraving)
3025382 A Vestal of -93, trying on the Cestus of Venus, pub. 1793 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail of Cupid, from the Primavera (tempera on panel) (detail of 558)
BEN44372 Detail of Cupid, from the Primavera (tempera on panel) (detail of 558) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

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"Unleashing the Power of the Quiver: A Journey through Time and Mythology" Step back into the medieval era, where archers with their trusty quivers roamed the land. Picture Judi Trott as Maid Marion, her quiver slung over her shoulder, ready to defend justice alongside Robin Hood. Intriguingly depicted in The Art of Archerie's frontispiece from 1634, an engraving showcases a skilled archer reaching for an arrow from his quiver. The Misfitz - Robin Hood troupe brings this iconic image to life on stage. But it's not just in medieval times that we find references to the quiver. Cupid himself is often portrayed holding one in Les Amours des Dieux' painting "Cupids Target, " emphasizing love's power as sharp as any arrow. Traveling further back in time, witness medieval men engaging in the archery game of Popinjay while Elizabeth Fry leaves her mark by founding Quiver – a magazine aimed at promoting moral values among children. Nature itself offers its own version of a celestial quiver; behold the breathtaking sight of Milky Way Over Quiver Trees standing tall against a starry backdrop—a true marvel for stargazers. During Christmas carol services at London's Foundling Hospital, melodies filled the air as voices harmonized under flickering candlelight—each note hitting hearts like arrows released from a well-stocked quiver. Maritime history intertwines with our story too; envision The Chichester ship majestically sailing off Greenhithe, Kent—the crew armed with courage and determination akin to an archer drawing arrows from their trusted quivers. Mythology comes alive when contemplating Artemis, Goddess of Hunt—a marble statue capturing her poised stance with bow and full quiver—an embodiment of strength and grace combined. Finally, Three Loves showcases one figure holding both grapes and a quiver, symbolizing the intertwining nature of love and desire throughout history.