Siege Machine Collection

Siege scene, c1260, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Siege scene, c1260, (1843). Copy of a manuscript illustration showing a party preparing to attempt the breach which has been made in the tower

Plate 14: New Attack on the Old Fortress, from The War of the Romans Against the Batavians (Romanorvm et Batavorvm societas), 1611

Plate 12: Illustration to Canto XII, from Torquato Tassos Gerusalemme liberata... ca
Plate 12: Illustration to Canto XII, from Torquato Tassos Gerusalemme liberata III, ca. 1590-1630

Bombarding a Fort in Saxon Times, c1934. Illustration showing the balista, a siege machine which was used to hurl massive stones against city walls and fortifications

Leonardo da Vinci sketch for a siege machine
Military machine for firing arrows with a crossbow, designed by Leonardo da Vinci. Woodcut with a watercolor wash

Siege machine, used in ancient and medieval warfare. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Battering-ram
Suspended battering-ram for siege warfare. Hand-colored woodcut from Groses Military Antiquities

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Alexander the Greats siege of Gaza, 332 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Catapaults used in ancient times
Catapaults used in siege warfare, ancient Greece. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Engine for throwing stones, (1870). A wood engraving from a miniature showing a medieval device for launching projectiles, from the Chevalier au Cygne in the Bibliotheque Imperiale, Paris

Siege, c1260, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Siege, c1260, (1843). Copy of a manuscript illustration showing assailants, under cover of a kind of shed which has been moved by wheels up to the walls, undermining the tower

Siege machine, c1260, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Siege machine, c1260, (1843). Copy of a manuscript illustration showing soldiers using a machine to hurl stones at the walls of an enemy stronghold

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"Unleashing the Fury: A Glimpse into the World of Siege Machines" Step back in time to witness the chaos and destruction of a siege scene, captured by artist Henry Shaw in c1260. With his intricate brushstrokes, he brings to life the relentless battle between attackers and defenders within an ancient fortress. Plate 14 takes us on a thrilling journey as we witness a new attack on an old fortress during The War of the Romans Against. . What secrets lie behind those towering walls? Will victory be claimed or lost? In Plate 12, Torquato Tasso's Gerusalemme liberata transports us to another era, where Leonardo da Vinci himself sketched designs for awe-inspiring siege machines. Marvel at his ingenuity as he envisions contraptions that could change the course of history. But it is not just artists who have delved into this world; historians too have uncovered fascinating relics from our past. Bombarding a Fort in Saxon Times (c1934) showcases how even centuries ago, mankind sought innovative ways to breach fortifications and claim victory. Engine for throwing stones (1870) reveals yet another ingenious creation born out of necessity. Witness how these early engineers harnessed technology to launch projectiles with deadly accuracy. Returning once again to Shaw's masterful artistry, we find ourselves amidst another intense siege scene from c1260. Feel your heart race as you imagine being caught up in this tumultuous clash between armies vying for control over strategic strongholds. Shaw's depiction also offers us a glimpse into specific siege machines employed during these battles. From trebuchets hurling boulders through the air to battering-rams relentlessly pounding against fortified gates – each device played its part in shaping history. And let us not forget catapults used in ancient times. These powerful weapons were capable of launching projectiles great distances with astonishing force – forever changing warfare as we know it.