Spears Collection (#7)

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)

The Saracen horde departing for battle, from a manuscript of the Cantigas de Santa Maria, by Alfonso the Wise (vellum)
IND351682 The Saracen horde departing for battle, from a manuscript of the Cantigas de Santa Maria, by Alfonso the Wise (vellum) by Spanish School, (13th century); Biblioteca Monasterio del Escorial

Scene from a battle defending Constantinople, from Ogier le Danois, 1499 (vellum)
IND31847 Scene from a battle defending Constantinople, from Ogier le Danois, 1499 (vellum) by Verard, Antoine (1450-1519); Biblioteca Nazionale, Turin

The Battle of Hastings
7269249 The Battle of Hastings; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066, fought between the Norman-French army of William, the Duke of Normandy)

The Battle of Tertry
7269245 The Battle of Tertry; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Tertry, Somme, 687, an engagement in Merovingian Gaul between the forces of Austrasia under Pepin II on one side)

Edward V seized by Richard, Duke of Gloucester (litho)
475416 Edward V seized by Richard, Duke of Gloucester (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward V (1470-c.83)

Battle in Sahara, 1900
7143097 Battle in Sahara, 1900 by Belon, Jose (d.1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: History. Algeria. Battle between french troops and tuaregs near In Salah, Sahara)

La Mort De L Explorateur Muller (engraving)
2789193 La Mort De L Explorateur Muller (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Mort De L Explorateur Muller)

Elephant-Battue among the Fans (engraving)
973460 Elephant-Battue among the Fans (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elephant-Battue among the Fans)

The Lion Hunt, 1735 (oil on canvas)
1448844 The Lion Hunt, 1735 (oil on canvas) by Troy, Jean Francois de (1679-1752); 60x40.6 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; (add.info.: )

Army of the 1st Voltigeurs in 1804 (colour litho)
1730985 Army of the 1st Voltigeurs in 1804 (colour litho) by Caran D Ache, Emmanuel Poire (1858-1909); (add.info.: The Voltigeurs were French military skirmish units created in 1804 by Emperor)

Two horsemen, one impaled on a spear, c. 1450 (opaque w / c on paper)
874205 Two horsemen, one impaled on a spear, c.1450 (opaque w/c on paper) by Indian School, (15th century); 21 x15.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: From the Shahnameh)

Turkish Cavalier in Combat, c. 1818 (brown wash, heightened with gouache on paper)
5861695 Turkish Cavalier in Combat, c.1818 (brown wash, heightened with gouache on paper) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); 28--22 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Elephants make a great noise as they are struck by hunters spears, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium
746955 Elephants make a great noise as they are struck by hunters spears, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish)

How Hereward got the rest of his souls price, illustration from Hereward the Great by Charles Kingsley, pub
STC400819 How Hereward got the rest of his souls price, illustration from Hereward the Great by Charles Kingsley, pub. 1870, engraved by C.G

The tragic death of Captain Cook (engraving)
960012 The tragic death of Captain Cook (engraving) by Webber, John (1750-93) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tragic death of Captain Cook on the shore at Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii)

The corpse of Achilles (colour litho)
957832 The corpse of Achilles (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The corpse of Achilles. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Ancient Celtic warriors on a foray encounter a couple out hunting, c. 1800-18 (coloured engraving)
468772 Ancient Celtic warriors on a foray encounter a couple out hunting, c.1800-18 (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The topknot hairstyle)

Hunters mounted and on foot killing deer and tiger (opaque w / c on paper) (detail of 272916)
KW272922 Hunters mounted and on foot killing deer and tiger (opaque w/c on paper) (detail of 272916) by Persian School, (17th century); Private Collection

Hunting, 1871 (w / c on paper)
741660 Hunting, 1871 (w/c on paper) by Griset, Ernest Henry (1844-1907); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

A Male British Pict (engraving)
960020 A Male British Pict (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Male British Pict, a member of the Picts, a Scottish tribe)

Hercules fighting the Nemean Lion (colour litho)
957859 Hercules fighting the Nemean Lion (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules fighting the Nemean Lion)

David and Goliath, illustration from L Ancien Testament, published by Jakob Ferdinand Schreiber
REV326547 David and Goliath, illustration from L Ancien Testament, published by Jakob Ferdinand Schreiber, Esslingen (colour engraving) by German School

Isarda or kotah preparatory drawing of the taming of an elephant, c. 1720 (ink & gouache on paper)
992993 Isarda or kotah preparatory drawing of the taming of an elephant, c.1720 (ink & gouache on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 50.5x70 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

The Death of Uriah the Hittite (oil on panel)
SHK332088 The Death of Uriah the Hittite (oil on panel) by Luini, Bernardino (c.1480-1532) (circle of); 45.1x50.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Battle of San Romano, detail of Bernardino della Ciarda unseated by Niccolo da Tolentino, c
898593 The Battle of San Romano, detail of Bernardino della Ciarda unseated by Niccolo da Tolentino, c.1456, (tempera on panel) by Uccello, Paolo (1397-1475); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Horus in battle, illustration from The Myths of Ancient Egypt by Lewis Spence, 1917 (colour litho)
STC323907 Horus in battle, illustration from The Myths of Ancient Egypt by Lewis Spence, 1917 (colour litho) by Paul, Evelyn (1870-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horus killing his enemy, Set)

The Battle of Aquae Sextiae, 102 BC, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, early 1900s (litho)
IL274577 The Battle of Aquae Sextiae, 102 BC, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, early 1900s (litho) by Valda

Osage, Big Nose, Osage Women, 1874-75 (pen, ink & w / c on ledger paper)
869715 Osage, Big Nose, Osage Women, 1874-75 (pen, ink & w/c on ledger paper) by Howling Wolf (1849-1927); 20x31.5 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio

Rubens his Second Wife and Son in a Wolf and Foxhunt, after an original by Rubens (oil on canvas)
CRS225661 Rubens his Second Wife and Son in a Wolf and Foxhunt, after an original by Rubens (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640) (studio of); Corsham Court, Wiltshire

Bellum Cuius Causa (The Cause of War), 16th century. 16th century. Creator: Anon
Bellum Cuius Causa (The Cause of War), 16th century

Ostrich Hunt, n. d. Creators: Charles Parrocel, Carle van Loo, Joseph Francois Parrocel
Ostrich Hunt, n.d

Nymphaeum, sculpture
6336789 Nymphaeum, sculpture by Italian School, (16th century); Villa Barbaro, Maser, Veneto, Italy; (add.info.: Villa Barbaro, Maser, Veneto, Italy); © Mark Edward Smith

Two figures in classical costume hunting a stag, 1760-95 (Ink, Watercolour)
7261570 Two figures in classical costume hunting a stag, 1760-95 (Ink, Watercolour) by Carter, Thomas (d.1795); 34x67.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

The Sacrifice to the Fatherland, 1879 (oil on canvas)
XIR316638 The Sacrifice to the Fatherland, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Moreau de Tours, Georges (1848-1901); Musee du Petit Palais, Paris

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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.