Spears Collection (#6)

A Study in Black and White, from Twilight Tales of the Black Baganda, published 1911 (b/w photo)
XJF439204 A Study in Black and White, from Twilight Tales of the Black Baganda, published 1911 (b/w photo) by English Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info)

Martyrdom of Saint Maurice, 1636-40 (oil on canvas)
868055 Martyrdom of Saint Maurice, 1636-40 (oil on canvas) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680) & Pellegrini, Carlo (1605-45); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Allegory of Mercy as Public Safety, 1759 (oil on canvas)
7058505 Allegory of Mercy as Public Safety, 1759 (oil on canvas) by Mura, Francesco de (1696-1782); Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano, Naples, Campania

Saint George slaying the dragon, c. 1475-1500 (polychrome relief in polychrome wood)
7348836 Saint George slaying the dragon, c.1475-1500 (polychrome relief in polychrome wood) by German School, (15th century); Museu Frederic Mares, Barcelona

Caesar invading Britain, 1796, (marble)
7130131 Caesar invading Britain, 1796, (marble) by Deare, John (1759-87); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Caesar invading Britain, 1796, John Deare, marble, V&A Museum, London)

Saxon and Norman Military Costume from the Bayeux Tapestry, illustration from Illustrations of Medieval Costume in
5323836 Saxon and Norman Military Costume from the Bayeux Tapestry, illustration from Illustrations of Medieval Costume in England

Episode of the Battle of Pavia (1525), 1525-31 (tapestry)
7378237 Episode of the Battle of Pavia (1525), 1525-31 (tapestry) by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

The deposition and saints, 1493 (panel)
7129135 The deposition and saints, 1493 (panel) by Sellaio, Jacopo del (1441/42-93); Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: The deposition and saint James the Great)

Episode of the Battle of Pavia (1525), 1525-31 (tapestry)
7378212 Episode of the Battle of Pavia (1525), 1525-31 (tapestry) by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

Saint George Killing the Dragon (oil on canvas)
868044 Saint George Killing the Dragon (oil on canvas) by Bordone, Paris (1500-71); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: San Giorgio uccide il drago.); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Guardroom Scene (oil on panel)
7378211 Guardroom Scene (oil on panel) by Palamedesz, Anthonie (Stevers) (1601-73); 47 x 63.5 cm; National Museum, Krakow, Poland; (add.info.: by Anthonie Palamedesz (1601-73))

Statue of Minerva, first century AD (marble)
7146660 Statue of Minerva, first century AD (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Statue of Minerva, first century AD, roman art, marble)

The battle of San Romano, 1435-40 circa, (tempera on wood)
7146285 The battle of San Romano, 1435-40 circa, (tempera on wood) by Uccello, Paolo (1397-1475); 323x180 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: The battle of San Romano)

Hellenistic prince, possibly Attalus II king of Pergamon, (bronze)
7129784 Hellenistic prince, possibly Attalus II king of Pergamon, (bronze) by Greek School; Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Hellenistic prince, possibly Attalus II king of Pergamon)

Persian soldiers shield arm, bas relief
AIS5358121 Persian soldiers shield arm, bas relief by Persian, (6th-5th century BC); Palace of Darius, Persepolis, Iran; (add.info.: Persian soldiers shield arms. 6th-5th century BC)

Eighth War of Religion: Arrest of Catholic members of the League, c. 1588 (engraving)
ELD4924496 Eighth War of Religion: Arrest of Catholic members of the League, c.1588 (engraving) by French School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eighth War of Religion (1585-1598)

Seated Male Figure with Lance, 16th-19th century (wood)
7316854 Seated Male Figure with Lance, 16th-19th century (wood) by African School; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Bamana peoples, Mali, Bougouni or Dioila region)

Brule Sioux War Party by Edward S. Curtis, c. 1907 (toned silver print)
2622389 Brule Sioux War Party by Edward S. Curtis, c.1907 (toned silver print) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Brule Sioux War Party by Edward S)

Duke Conan flees from Dol with Duke William's knights in pursuit, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR181083 Duke Conan flees from Dol with Duke William's knights in pursuit, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The Battle of Issus, illustration from The Outline of History by H. G. Wells, Volume I
KW270815 The Battle of Issus, illustration from The Outline of History by H.G. Wells, Volume I, published in 1920 (colour litho) by Tennant, C

Miracles of St. Isidore, ca. 1622 (painting)
6265866 Miracles of St. Isidore, ca. 1622 (painting) by Spanish School, (17th century); Museo Parroquial de Tapices de Pastrana, Guadalajara

Hunting scene, Origin Oudenaarde (tapestry)
7332406 Hunting scene, Origin Oudenaarde (tapestry) by Flemish School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium); © Paul Maeyaert. All rights reserved 2022

Hunting scene, Origin Oudenaarde (tapestry)
7332410 Hunting scene, Origin Oudenaarde (tapestry) by Flemish School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium); © Paul Maeyaert. All rights reserved 2022

Hunting scene, Origin Oudenaarde (tapestry)
7332409 Hunting scene, Origin Oudenaarde (tapestry) by Flemish School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium); © Paul Maeyaert. All rights reserved 2022

Native Australian, from Darwin's Journal of a Voyage Around the World, 1890 (engraving)
3555526 Native Australian, from Darwin's Journal of a Voyage Around the World, 1890 (engraving) by Darwin, Charles (1809-82) (after)

The hunt of the hippo and the crocodile (engraving)
471325 The hunt of the hippo and the crocodile (engraving) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640) (after); 47.3x64 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Spear Fishing on Lake Kroderen, 1851 (oil on canvas)
7313456 Spear Fishing on Lake Kroderen, 1851 (oil on canvas) by Gude, Hans (1825-1903); 115x159 cm; Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo, Norway; (add.info.: by Hans Gude (1825-1903))

Attic red-figure calyx-crater with two superimposed image friezes showing the life of Theseus above and Prometheus
7310054 Attic red-figure calyx-crater with two superimposed image friezes showing the life of Theseus above and Prometheus, satyrs and other figures below, 425 BC BC (ceramic) by Greek

The God-Burdening Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308505 The God-Burdening Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Battle of Legnano, 29 May 1176, c. 1860 (oil on canvas)
884879 Battle of Legnano, 29 May 1176, c.1860 (oil on canvas) by Cassioli, Amos (1832-1891); Galleria d'Arte Moderna, Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany

Richard III, 1787 (oil on canvas)
7305702 Richard III, 1787 (oil on canvas) by Abildgaard, Nicolai Abraham (1743-1809); 38x28 cm; Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo, Norway; (add.info)

Battle of San Romano, detail, 1456 (tempera on wood)
887017 Battle of San Romano, detail, 1456 (tempera on wood) by Uccello, Paolo (1397-1475); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: by Paolo Uccello (1397-1475))

Hunter slaying a stag, 1703-1706 (Marble)
7301149 Hunter slaying a stag, 1703-1706 (Marble) by Coustou, Nicolas (1658-1733); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Hunter slaying a boar, Marble)

Hunter slaying a boar, 1703-1706 (Marble)
7301150 Hunter slaying a boar, 1703-1706 (Marble) by Coustou, Nicolas (1658-1733); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Hunter slaying a boar, Marble)

Assyrian Soldiers with Lance, Bow and Sling, History of Fashion, Costume History, Historical
7278688 Assyrian Soldiers with Lance, Bow and Sling, History of Fashion, Costume History, Historical by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assyrian Soldiers with Lance)

Germanic lance points with runic inscription, found in Brandenburg
7277957 Germanic lance points with runic inscription, found in Brandenburg by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Germanic lance points with runic inscription)

Sheik in Yemen, 1810 (print)
7293270 Sheik in Yemen, 1810 (print) by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, Jacques (1757-1810) (after); (add.info.: Geography. Yemen. Sheik of Happy Arabia (South Arabia)

Alexander the Great and his horse Bucephala, 18th century (painting)
1755345 Alexander the Great and his horse Bucephala, 18th century (painting) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); (add.info.: Alexander the Great and his horse Bucephala)

Natives of the Rovuma; The Finding of Dr. Livingstone, 1875. Creator: Henry Walter Bates
Natives of the Rovuma; The Finding of Dr. Livingstone, 1875. [Men from the Ruvuma or Rovuma River area in the African Great Lakes region

Scrimmage in New Caledonia; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Scrimmage in New Caledonia; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Guarding the village
Irene Perovich

The circle of fire - destroying elephants in Central Africa (litho)
6014309 The circle of fire - destroying elephants in Central Africa (litho) by Berkeley, Stanley (fl.1878-1902, d.1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Philip II of France risking his life during the Battle of the Bouvines, 1214
7286258 Philip II of France risking his life during the Battle of the Bouvines, 1214.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Philip II of France risking his life during the Battle of the Bouvines, 1214)

At close quarters with the buffalo (colour litho)
5198321 At close quarters with the buffalo (colour litho) by Stott, W.R.S. (1878-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: At close quarters with the buffalo)

Killing of captured elephants in a Roman arena (coloured engraving)
3630144 Killing of captured elephants in a Roman arena (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Killing of captured elephants in a Roman arena)

Saint George killing the dragon, 14th century (painting)
VEN5028516 Saint George killing the dragon, 14th century (painting) by Bologna, Vitale da (c.1309-c.1361); Pinacoteca Nazionale, Bologna, Italy; (add.info.: Saint George killing the dragon)

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Spears have played a significant role throughout history, serving as both weapons of war and tools for hunting. From ancient civilizations to modern tribes, the spear has been an emblem of power and skill. In the Roman mosaic depicting the Battle between Alexander and Darius, they can seen clashing in a fierce struggle for dominance. The House of the Faun in Pompeii showcases this masterpiece that immortalizes the intensity of ancient warfare. Ancient Roman costume often featured spears as essential accessories, symbolizing strength and valor. In "The Continence of Scipio, " an oil painting from 1706, we witness how these weapons were intricately woven into their culture's military attire. Even primitive men recognized the effectiveness when hunting formidable creatures like glyptodons. Depicted in cave paintings found in Lesotho, Southern Africa by San Bushmen, these early humans showcased their prowess with these versatile weapons. Moving forward through time, we encounter warriors armed with assegais from Natal Native Contingent (NCC) during battles such as The Zulu Wars. Their skilled handling demonstrated both bravery and tactical expertise on the battlefield. Speaking of The Zulu Wars, one cannot forget about their unique method of advancing to attack known as "the bull. " This strategy involved Zulu warriors brandishing their long-bladed spears while moving swiftly towards their enemies - a sight that struck fear into many hearts. Ancient Greek battles also witnessed countless soldiers wielding powerful spears called dorys. These lethal weapons became synonymous with Greek warfare tactics and helped shape history during pivotal conflicts like Thermopylae or Marathon. One iconic event etched into history is Rorke's Drift during The Zulu War where British soldiers valiantly defended against overwhelming odds using bayonets attached to rifles - essentially turning them into makeshift short-range spears. Traveling further south to Bor District in South Sudan, we encounter Dinka warriors armed with spears.