Slingshot Collection

Human invention anticipated: Centrifugal force (engraving)
8657887 Human invention anticipated: Centrifugal force (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Centrifugal force)

A spearman, man at arms and slinger, 1250. English infantry, 13th century
FLO4678292 A spearman, man at arms and slinger, 1250. English infantry, 13th century. Spearman and soldier wear bowl helmets and chainmail armour and carry lance, shield and sword

Anglo Saxon flag 53, swords 54, 55, slingshot 56, magisterial staffs 57, 58, 74, lances 59-63, daggers 64, 65
FLO4702291 Anglo Saxon flag 53, swords 54, 55, slingshot 56, magisterial staffs 57, 58, 74, lances 59-63, daggers 64, 65, double headed axe of the Danes called a Bipennis 66, Danish axes 67, 68

David and Goliath. Auxerre cathedral (stained glass)
8711332 David and Goliath. Auxerre cathedral (stained glass); (add.info.: Auxerre Cathedral. Stained glass. David using his sling to bring down the Philistine giant Goliath. Auxerre)

Prickly rasp fern, Doodia aspera. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges Botanical
FLO4665574 Prickly rasp fern, Doodia aspera. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1817.; (add.info.: Prickly rasp fern, Doodia aspera)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630797 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

May you have a good time (colour litho)
8656364 May you have a good time (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "May you have a good time." Wounded man in bed)

Southern maidenhair fern, Adiantum capillus-veneris. Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an
FLO4674573 Southern maidenhair fern, Adiantum capillus-veneris. Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattioli's Discorsi

In time of peace (engraving)
8672563 In time of peace (engraving) by Bundy, Edgar (1862-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In time of peace. After the English Civil War, a woman with a baby)

Roman soldiers and lictor (engraving)
8635783 Roman soldiers and lictor (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman soldiers and lictor. Illustration from Rom)

Pinanga decora palm tree. Chromolithograph by Pieter de Pannemaeker from Jean Linden's l'Illustration
FLO4663875 Pinanga decora palm tree. Chromolithograph by Pieter de Pannemaeker from Jean Linden's l'Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1885.; (add.info.: Pinanga decora palm tree)

Arms of Precision, Invention of the Sling (litho)
8650833 Arms of Precision, Invention of the Sling (litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arms of Precision, Invention of the Sling)

David with a sling kills Goliath (litho)
8675945 David with a sling kills Goliath (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: David with a sling kills Goliath. 1 Samuel 17:49)

Round-leaf fountain palm, Saribus rotundifolius (Livistona altissima). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4628925 Round-leaf fountain palm, Saribus rotundifolius (Livistona altissima). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens

Slingshot
Milton Louiz

Costumes de Différents Pays, Sauvage des I les Marquises, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Sauvage des I les Marquises, c1797

David standing with crossed legs and holding the head of Goliath on a pedestal at lef... 1600-1700. Creator: Anon
David standing with crossed legs and holding the head of Goliath on a pedestal at left, a sword on the ground, after Reni, 1600-1700

David and Goliath, c.1480-85 (tempera colours & gold)
8677957 David and Goliath, c.1480-85 (tempera colours & gold) by Master of the Dresden Prayer Books (fl.c.1460-1520); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

A mouse uses the horns of a snail like a slingshot. " The rock spear", 1936 (illustration)
7309647 A mouse uses the horns of a snail like a slingshot." The rock spear", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

Weaponry, medieval slingshot modelled on the Roman Onager, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original
7277993 Weaponry, medieval slingshot modelled on the Roman Onager, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original by Unknown Artist

Arabs defending the city of Mallorca from attack by King James I the Conqueror in 1229
IND364409 Arabs defending the city of Mallorca from attack by King James I the Conqueror in 1229, fragment of The Conquest of Mallorca

Slinger in the Roman army, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236875 Slinger in the Roman army, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Funditor or slinger in the Roman army, ancient Rome)

Statue of a Roman soldier, a slinger or slingshot infantryman
5323827 Statue of a Roman soldier, a slinger or slingshot infantryman by David, Francois-Anne (1741-1824); (add.info.: Statue of a Roman soldier, a slinger or slingshot infantryman)

Fragments from the Bayeux Tapestry depicting the Norman Conquest 1066
6340006 Fragments from the Bayeux Tapestry depicting the Norman Conquest 1066 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Fragments from the Bayeux Tapestry depicting the Norman Conquest 1066)

Goliath tue par David (engraving)
7179466 Goliath tue par David (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goliath tue par David)

The Giant Slayer (engraving)
7167587 The Giant Slayer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Giant Slayer. Illustration for The Childs Companion and Juvenile Instructor)

Breech-Loading Rifles and Shot Gun (colour litho)
7169119 Breech-Loading Rifles and Shot Gun (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Breech-Loading Rifles and Shot Gun)

Wounded soldiers at the casualty clearing station at Roulers, Belgium, World War I (colour litho)
7185959 Wounded soldiers at the casualty clearing station at Roulers, Belgium, World War I (colour litho) by Georgi, Walter (1871-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

David prevailed over the Philistine with a Sling and with a Stone (engraving)
7180723 David prevailed over the Philistine with a Sling and with a Stone (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Fronde; Sling; Schleuder (engraving)
7196094 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Fronde; Sling; Schleuder (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fronde; Sling; Schleuder)

Old Testament Stories, David choosing the Pebbles to slay Goliath (colour litho)
7181668 Old Testament Stories, David choosing the Pebbles to slay Goliath (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Testament Stories)

Florence Nightingale visiting patients, relief at Woolwich hospital, London (b / w photo)
7172884 Florence Nightingale visiting patients, relief at Woolwich hospital, London (b/w photo) by Walker, Arthur George (1861-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

David standing with crossed legs and holding the head of Goliath on a pedestal at left, a sword on the ground, after Reni, ca. 1635-45

David and Goliath, from a Book of Hours, c. 1470 (vellum)
MMT220019 David and Goliath, from a Book of Hours, c.1470 (vellum) by Colombe, Jean (c.1430-c.93); 13.7x7.9 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Saxon slingers and archer, 8th century
Saxon with slingshot used for hunting, method of slinging a shot, and archer and slingers with slings with sticks in a castle tower, 8th century

Saxon archers and slingers
Saxon archers with bow and hunting dog, 8th century (top), Saxon bow and arrow 10th century (middle), and Saxon slinger with slingshot used for hunting and warfare, 8th century

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"Unleashing the Power of the Slingshot: A Journey Through History and Warfare" From Anglo Saxon to Danish weaponry, the slingshot has left its mark on countless battles throughout history. Its humble origins can be traced back to a mouse's ingenious use of a snail's horns as a makeshift slingshot, showcasing the resourcefulness that would later define this weapon. One notable depiction is "The Rock Spear, " an illustration from 1936 that captures the essence of this medieval slingshot modeled after the Roman Onager. With digital restoration, we can now marvel at its intricate design and imagine its devastating impact on ancient battlefields. In 1229, Arabs defending Mallorca relied on their trusty slingshots to fend off King James I during his conquest. The fragmentary fresco depicting "The Conquest of Mallorca" serves as a testament to their skill and determination in using this versatile weapon. Even in ancient Rome, slingers played an integral role in warfare. An engraving from 1796 showcases a skilled Roman soldier expertly wielding his slingshot with deadly precision, highlighting how these warriors were valued members of any army. Fast forward to 1873 when Michelangelo's David embarked on an extraordinary journey inside a wagon for transport. This iconic statue stands tall as one of Florence's most treasured artworks and reminds us that even masterpieces need protection during transit – much like soldiers armed with their trusty slingshots safeguarding their territories. Further evidence of the widespread use of slingshots lies within fragments from the Bayeux Tapestry depicting scenes from the Norman Conquest in 1066. These intricate embroideries capture pivotal moments where brave soldiers utilized their sling skills against formidable foes. Amongst all tales involving slinging prowess, none is more legendary than David's triumph over Goliath.