Spear Collection (#10)

Fighting in the Matoppo Hills: Charge of the Matabele, c1900. Creator: William Barnes Wollen
Fighting in the Matoppo Hills: Charge of the Matabele, c1900. Scene from the Second Matabele War. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

Presents from the Kings of Siam to Queen Victoria, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Presents from the Kings of Siam to Queen Victoria, 1857. A Royal Crown of gold, enamel, diamonds, and rubies; a magnificent jewelled Star, and a golden Girdle, studded with nine bosses of jewels

Allegory of freedom, 1701. Creator: Mattheus Terwesten
Allegory of freedom, 1701

Allegory of Peace, 1700-1725. Creator: van Kessel
Allegory of Peace, 1700-1725

Diana with Nymphs, Dogs and Game, c1600. Creator: Anon
Diana with Nymphs, Dogs and Game, c1600

Riot at the conviction of Cornelis Halewijn and Herman Jansz. in Antwerp in 1559, (1652-1659). Design for a print

A Roman Battle, 1641. Creator: Simon Peter Tilemann
A Roman Battle, 1641

Vanitas with Minerva, 1709. Creator: Magnus Jørgensen
Vanitas with Minerva, 1709

Design for room decorations with a panel with a standing warrior, 1767-1823. Creator: Abraham Meertens
Design for room decorations with a panel with a standing warrior, 1767-1823

Diana and her Nymphs, 1663-1733. Creator: Gerard Hoet
Diana and her Nymphs, 1663-1733

Diana and her Nymphs, 1659. Creator: Cornelis van Poelenburch
Diana and her Nymphs, 1659

Warrior with Lance and Shield, 1808. Creator: Joannes Echarcus Carolus Alberti
Warrior with Lance and Shield, 1808

Adonis, c.1600-c.1699. Creator: Unknown
Adonis, c.1600-c.1699

Kenau Simonsdr Hasselaer, c.1590-c.1609. Creator: Unknown
Kenau Simonsdr Hasselaer, c.1590-c.1609

The Testimonial presented to Dr. Hassall, on Thursday, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Testimonial presented to Dr. Hassall, on Thursday, 1856. Gift to British chemist and microscopist Arthur Hill Hassall

The Death of Epaminondas, 1726. Creator: Isaac Walraven
The Death of Epaminondas, 1726. Theban general who died after being hit in the chest by a spear

Portrait of a Young Man as a Hunter, 1635. Creator: Peter Danckerts de Rij
Portrait of a Young Man as a Hunter, 1635. Other Title(s): Portrait of a Young Man with a Javelin and a Hunting Horn

Fingal´s Battle with the Spirit of Loda;Fingal defeating Loda, the God of Sora, 1797. Creator: Asmus Jakob Carstens
Fingal´s Battle with the Spirit of Loda;Fingal defeating Loda, the God of Sora, 1797

Guerriers zoulous; Afrique Australe, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Guerriers zoulous; Afrique Australe, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Types de Massai; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Types de Massai; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Guerriers Chillouks; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Guerriers Chillouks; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Un village mongo; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. Creator: Johann Martin Bernatz
Un village mongo; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Ossian Singing His Swan Song, 1780-1782. Creator: Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard
Ossian Singing His Swan Song, 1780-1782

Ismene and Antogone Plead with Theseus, 1790-1799. Creator: Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard
Ismene and Antogone Plead with Theseus, 1790-1799

The Letter "K", c. 1466/1467. Creator: Master ES. The Letter "K", c. 1466/1467. Creator: Master ES
The Letter "K", c. 1466/1467

Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Louis-en-l'Ile : Le Christ en Croix, 1874. Creator: Jules-Joseph Dauban
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Louis-en-l'Ile : Le Christ en Croix, 1874. Sketch for the Saint-Louis-en-l'Ile church (4th arrondissement, Paris)

Esquisse pour l'église de Levallois-Perret : saint Michel terrassant le Démon, 1873
Esquisse pour l'eglise de Levallois-Perret : saint Michel terrassant le Demon, 1873. St Michael trampling on the Devil

La bataille de Cannes, 1863. Creator: Francois-Nicolas Chifflart
La bataille de Cannes, 1863. Battle of Cannae. Episode of the 2nd Punic War which took place on 2 August 216 BC in the Puglia region (Italy)

Paysage d'Italie avec trois chevaliers, 1806. Creator: Pierre-Athanase Chauvin
Paysage d'Italie avec trois chevaliers, 1806. Italian landscape with three knights by a river. The scene is near Frascati (Lazio region in Italy)

Beheading of the Roman Judge Papinian, 1606. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Beheading of the Roman Judge Papinian, 1606

Saint Jude (Thaddeus). Creator: Jacques Stella
Saint Jude (Thaddeus)

Christ Bearing the Cross. Creator: Hans Schäufelein the Elder
Christ Bearing the Cross

Christ Taken Prisoner. Creator: Hans Schäufelein the Elder
Christ Taken Prisoner

Battle of Cividale. Creator: Hans Schäufelein the Elder
Battle of Cividale

The War at Hainault. Creator: Hans Springinklee
The War at Hainault

Kanellos dance group at ancient sites in Greece, 1929 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Kanellos dance group at ancient sites in Greece, 1929

Kanellos dance group at ancient sites in Greece, 1929 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Kanellos dance group at ancient sites in Greece, 1929

Saint George and the Dragon. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Saint George and the Dragon

The Graphic Stanley Number; Bumbireh Hospitality, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic Stanley Number; Bumbireh Hospitality, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Costume of Sailors in Arctic Regions, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Costume of Sailors in Arctic Regions, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Display with portrait of a man, possibly Chulalongkorn, King of Siam, in Siam exhibit... 1904
Display with portrait of a man, possibly Chulalongkorn, King of Siam, in Siam (Thailand) exhibit, Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis, Missouri, 1904

Chief, darkest Africa, 1901. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Chief, darkest Africa, 1901. African chief, full-length, standing outside of thatched hut, holding spear, at Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y

Gauls on horseback, sketch for the amphitheatre of palaeontology at the Museum of Natural... 1897
Gauls on horseback, sketch for the amphitheatre of palaeontology at the Museum of Natural History in Paris, 1897

A Turkish Soldier, n.d. Creator: James Durno
A Turkish Soldier, n.d. Attributed to James Durno

The Triumph of Fame, c. 1539. Creator: Georg Pencz
The Triumph of Fame, c. 1539

Panels of Ornament, nos. IIII-VI ("Designs for Various Ornaments, " pl. 2), May 1, 1777

Roman Warrior, c. 1507. Creator: Nicoletto da Modena
Roman Warrior, c. 1507

Esquimaux, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Esquimaux, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

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"Spear: A Weapon of Power, Valor, and Legacy" Throughout history, the spear has been a symbol of strength and authority. From ancient civilizations to medieval battles, its presence has left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. In Derek Jarman's Caravaggio (1986), Sean Bean embodies the essence of power as he wields a spear with commanding grace. Just like Queen Boudica of the Iceni Tribe who fearlessly led her people into battle against Roman oppression. The Bayeux Tapestry vividly portrays the Norman Conquest where spears were raised high in anticipation, and is here that Odin sits upon his throne, watching over warriors armed with spears as they prepare for war. King Harold's foot soldiers brandishing their spears and battle axes in the Bayeux Tapestry remind us of their unwavering loyalty and determination during times of conflict. In 1918, Trotsky slayed the counter-revolutionary dragon in a powerful poster that showcased not only his bravery but also the symbolic might of the spear. Freya rides triumphantly in her chariot adorned with spears, representing both beauty and strength intertwined. This echoes throughout history as seen during The Battle of Agincourt in 1415 when brave soldiers readied themselves for combat wielding their trusty spears. Boadicea (Boudica) stands tall among her people; her spear held high as she fought fiercely against those who sought to oppress them. Her legacy lives on through time immemorial. Even before recorded history began, prehistoric humans relied on primitive spear-throwers to hunt for survival. These early tools laid down foundations for future advancements in weaponry. An Assyrian king confidently rides his chariot while holding a gleaming spear - an emblematic representation of dominance over enemies encountered along ancient trade routes. Ancient Romans donned elaborate costumes complete with ceremonial spears during grand spectacles, showcasing their military prowess and cultural opulence.