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Traditional Armour Collection (#2)

"Unveiling the Timeless Splendor

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: 'Alexander Nevsky'Scene de bataille a l epoque d Alexandre Nevski (1220-1263)

"Alexander Nevsky"Scene de bataille a l epoque d Alexandre Nevski (1220-1263)
FIA5385459 " Alexander Nevsky" Scene de bataille a l epoque d Alexandre Nevski (1220-1263), duc de Novgorod - Pastel d Alexander Viktorovich Moravov (1878-1951) Dim 33x43

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: La lutte pour l etendard - The Fight for the Standard from The Battle of Anghiari par Leonardo Da

La lutte pour l etendard - The Fight for the Standard from The Battle of Anghiari par Leonardo Da Vinci, Follower
FIA5404499 La lutte pour l etendard - The Fight for the Standard from The Battle of Anghiari par Leonardo Da Vinci, Follower

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: Historiated initial B depicting two knights in battle, from Libre Verd, c. 1380 (vellum)

Historiated initial B depicting two knights in battle, from Libre Verd, c. 1380 (vellum)
IND221379 Historiated initial B depicting two knights in battle, from Libre Verd, c.1380 (vellum) by Spanish School, (14th century); Archivo Municipal de Historia, Barcelona

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: La mort du roi Gustave II Adolphe de Suede (1594-1632) dit le Grand ou le Lion du Nord

La mort du roi Gustave II Adolphe de Suede (1594-1632) dit le Grand ou le Lion du Nord, a la bataille de Lutzen
FIA5407902 La mort du roi Gustave II Adolphe de Suede (1594-1632) dit le Grand ou le Lion du Nord, a la bataille de Lutzen

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: Count Berenguer III Raising the Standard of Barcelona on the Tower of Foix Castle

Count Berenguer III Raising the Standard of Barcelona on the Tower of Foix Castle, 1857 (oil on canvas)
IND125142 Count Berenguer III Raising the Standard of Barcelona on the Tower of Foix Castle, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Fortuny y Carbo (Fortuny i Marsal)

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: Saint Jordi Altarpiece, detail showing the conquest of the City of Majorca by the army of James I

Saint Jordi Altarpiece, detail showing the conquest of the City of Majorca by the army of James I, 1229
IND41456 Saint Jordi Altarpiece, detail showing the conquest of the City of Majorca by the army of James I, 1229 by Nisart, Pedro (15th century); Museo Diocesano de Mallorca, Spain; Index Fototeca

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: Apparition of St. James the Great at the Battle of Clavijo

Apparition of St. James the Great at the Battle of Clavijo
IND242396 Apparition of St. James the Great at the Battle of Clavijo by Spanish School; Museo Diocesano de Siguenza, Guadalajara

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: Guerre de Quatre-Vingts Ans (revolte des Pays Bas ou revolte des gueux, 1468-1548)

Guerre de Quatre-Vingts Ans (revolte des Pays Bas ou revolte des gueux, 1468-1548)
FIA5401899 Guerre de Quatre-Vingts Ans (revolte des Pays Bas ou revolte des gueux, 1468-1548): la mise a sac d un village - The Sack of a Village - par Pieter Snayers(1592-1667) - Oil on wood

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: Saracens Landing in Crete, Abu Hafs orders the torching of his fleet, Fol

Saracens Landing in Crete, Abu Hafs orders the torching of his fleet, Fol
IND134608 Saracens Landing in Crete, Abu Hafs orders the torching of his fleet, Fol. 39r from Chapter III of the Madrid Skylitzes (vellum) by Byzantine School, (12th century); Biblioteca Nacional

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) and Diego di Velasquez (1465-1524) (oil on canvas) (detail) (see 113574)

Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) and Diego di Velasquez (1465-1524) (oil on canvas) (detail) (see 113574)
IND113576 Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) and Diego di Velasquez (1465-1524) (oil on canvas) (detail) (see 113574) by Spanish School, (18th century); Museo de America, Madrid, Spain; Index Fototeca

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: Scene from the life of Louis VI the Fat, son of Philip I, from the manuscript Chroniques de

Scene from the life of Louis VI the Fat, son of Philip I, from the manuscript Chroniques de France, printed by A
IND354804 Scene from the life of Louis VI the Fat, son of Philip I, from the manuscript Chroniques de France, printed by A

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: A French forge of the 16th century, copy of a miniature from Chants royaux sur la Conception

A French forge of the 16th century, copy of a miniature from Chants royaux sur la Conception couronnee du Puy de Rouen
IND368817 A French forge of the 16th century, copy of a miniature from Chants royaux sur la Conception couronnee du Puy de Rouen (colour litho) by French School

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: Charlemagne fighting against the Saracens in Spain during the campaign to free the church at

Charlemagne fighting against the Saracens in Spain during the campaign to free the church at Santiago
IND325863 Charlemagne fighting against the Saracens in Spain during the campaign to free the church at Santiago, miniature from the Chroniques de France, printed by A

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: A Knightly Tournament, from Lancelot du Lac, printed by Antoine Verard (1485-1512)

A Knightly Tournament, from Lancelot du Lac, printed by Antoine Verard (1485-1512)
IND368820 A Knightly Tournament, from Lancelot du Lac, printed by Antoine Verard (1485-1512) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Index Fototeca

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547) 1525 (oil on panel)

Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547) 1525 (oil on panel)
IND144081 Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547) 1525 (oil on panel) by Spanish School, (16th century); Museo de la Ciudad, Mexico; Index Fototeca

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: Portrait of Philip III of Spain (1578-1621) 1621 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Philip III of Spain (1578-1621) 1621 (oil on canvas)
IND136730 Portrait of Philip III of Spain (1578-1621) 1621 (oil on canvas) by Gonzalez, Bartolome (1564-1627); Monasterio de la Encarnacion, Madrid, Spain; Index Fototeca

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: King Louis IX (1214-70) and the Crusaders arriving at Carthage in 1270 (vellum)

King Louis IX (1214-70) and the Crusaders arriving at Carthage in 1270 (vellum)
IND244308 King Louis IX (1214-70) and the Crusaders arriving at Carthage in 1270 (vellum) by Spanish School, (13th century); Private Collection; Index Fototeca

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: Battle of Poitiers, depicting the Prince of Wales and King Jean of France, 1356

Battle of Poitiers, depicting the Prince of Wales and King Jean of France, 1356, from Froissarts Chronicle
IND119215 Battle of Poitiers, depicting the Prince of Wales and King Jean of France, 1356, from Froissarts Chronicle, late 15th century (vellum) by French School

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: Don Alonso Perez de Guzman el Bueno (engraving)

Don Alonso Perez de Guzman el Bueno (engraving)
IND277544 Don Alonso Perez de Guzman el Bueno (engraving) by Spanish School, (16th century); Calcografia Nacional, Madrid

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in which the kings of Castile defeat the Almohads in 1212

Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in which the kings of Castile defeat the Almohads in 1212 (oil on canvas)
IND113650 Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in which the kings of Castile defeat the Almohads in 1212 (oil on canvas) by Halen, Francisco de Paula van (d.1887); Palacio del Senado, Madrid

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: Charlemagne and his paladins in battle against the Saracens, miniature from Charlemagne

Charlemagne and his paladins in battle against the Saracens, miniature from Charlemagne and his paladins (vellum)
IND325856 Charlemagne and his paladins in battle against the Saracens, miniature from Charlemagne and his paladins (vellum) by French School

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: St. Louis dies of the plague on 25th August 1270 during the Crusade against Tunis

St. Louis dies of the plague on 25th August 1270 during the Crusade against Tunis
IND364405 St. Louis dies of the plague on 25th August 1270 during the Crusade against Tunis, from the manuscript Grands Chroniques de France (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Musee Conde

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: Fol. 114v Christ is brought before Pontius Pilate (vellum)

Fol. 114v Christ is brought before Pontius Pilate (vellum)
ALI142859 Fol.114v Christ is brought before Pontius Pilate (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Reale, Turin, Piedmont, Italy; (add.info.: Codex de Predis; ); Alinari

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: Fol. 114v Pontius Pilate frees Barabas and orders the crucifixion of Christ

Fol. 114v Pontius Pilate frees Barabas and orders the crucifixion of Christ
ALI142857 Fol.114v Pontius Pilate frees Barabas and orders the crucifixion of Christ, illustration from the Codex de Predis (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Reale, Turin

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: Henry II of France mortally wounded in a joust with Gabriel Montgomery

Henry II of France mortally wounded in a joust with Gabriel Montgomery, Captain of the Kings Scottish guard
969168 Henry II of France mortally wounded in a joust with Gabriel Montgomery, Captain of the Kings Scottish guard, 1559 (engraving) by French School

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: Christian and Apollyon, from the 13th edition of Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan, 1692 (engraving)

Christian and Apollyon, from the 13th edition of Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan, 1692 (engraving)
KW115031 Christian and Apollyon, from the 13th edition of Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan, 1692 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: St. George and the Dragon (engraving) (b / w photo)

St. George and the Dragon (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF137097 St. George and the Dragon (engraving) (b/w photo) by Italian School, (18th century); Private Collection

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: Perseus and Medusa (oil on board)

Perseus and Medusa (oil on board)
CH198685 Perseus and Medusa (oil on board) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820) (attr. to); Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: Allegorical portrait of Henri IV, first quarter of 17th century (engraving)

Allegorical portrait of Henri IV, first quarter of 17th century (engraving)
488566 Allegorical portrait of Henri IV, first quarter of 17th century (engraving) by Gaultier, Leonard (1561-1641); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: Burying the Regalia of Scotland (oil on canvas)

Burying the Regalia of Scotland (oil on canvas)
AGN358257 Burying the Regalia of Scotland (oil on canvas) by Wilkie, David (1785-1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: the Regalia or Scottish Honours are the oldest royal Regalia in Britain; gifts)

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: Chess piece in the form of a knight fighting a dragon (ivory)

Chess piece in the form of a knight fighting a dragon (ivory)
XIR240295 Chess piece in the form of a knight fighting a dragon (ivory) by French School, (13th century); Musee Municipal Antoine Vivenel, Compiegne, France

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: Two Knights Jousting at a Tournament in Germany (etching)

Two Knights Jousting at a Tournament in Germany (etching)
KW421820 Two Knights Jousting at a Tournament in Germany (etching) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: Death of Charles the Bold at the Battle of Nancy, 1477 (chromolitho)

Death of Charles the Bold at the Battle of Nancy, 1477 (chromolitho)
2782959 Death of Charles the Bold at the Battle of Nancy, 1477 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Charles the Bold at the Battle of Nancy)

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: Knight, Death, and the Devil, 1513 (engraving)

Knight, Death, and the Devil, 1513 (engraving)
4071439 Knight, Death, and the Devil, 1513 (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 24.6x18.8 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: The Christian knight)

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: Battle of Castillon, 17th July 1453, 1838 (oil on canvas)

Battle of Castillon, 17th July 1453, 1838 (oil on canvas)
2644207 Battle of Castillon, 17th July 1453, 1838 (oil on canvas) by Lariviere, Charles-Philippe (1798-1876); 425x262 cm; Chateau de Versailles

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: Chivalry, 1885 (oil on canvas)

Chivalry, 1885 (oil on canvas)
1767284 Chivalry, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Dicksee, Frank (1853-1928); 182.7x136.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: Giovanni de Medici kills an Opponent in a Duel, plate 5 from The History of the Medici

Giovanni de Medici kills an Opponent in a Duel, plate 5 from The History of the Medici
BCC393569 Giovanni de Medici kills an Opponent in a Duel, plate 5 from The History of the Medici, engraved by Philip Galle (1537-1612), c.1583 (engraving) by Straet

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: George and the Dragon, c. 1925 (colour litho)

George and the Dragon, c. 1925 (colour litho)
STC308565 George and the Dragon, c.1925 (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C. (d.1945) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: Battle scene between archers and cavalry, with castle and ships, c

Battle scene between archers and cavalry, with castle and ships, c. 1495-1500 (gouache and gold paint on vellum)
986282 Battle scene between archers and cavalry, with castle and ships, c.1495-1500 (gouache and gold paint on vellum) by French School

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: Ms 115 f. 425v Lancelot Killing Sir Agravain (vellum)

Ms 115 f. 425v Lancelot Killing Sir Agravain (vellum)
REV128470 Ms 115 f.425v Lancelot Killing Sir Agravain (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: A Roman Holiday, combat of gladiators, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World

A Roman Holiday, combat of gladiators, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c
LLM438553 A Roman Holiday, combat of gladiators, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c.1880 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: The burning of Troy (oil on canvas)

The burning of Troy (oil on canvas)
XOT362337 The burning of Troy (oil on canvas) by Tiarini, Alessandro (1577-1668); 230x273 cm; Palazzo Barberini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome, Italy

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: Two Knights do battle before Cameliard, illustration from The Story of King Arthur

Two Knights do battle before Cameliard, illustration from The Story of King Arthur and his Knights, 1903 (litho)
STC335700 Two Knights do battle before Cameliard, illustration from The Story of King Arthur and his Knights, 1903 (litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: When the French and English Fought at Agincourt, illustration Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge

When the French and English Fought at Agincourt, illustration Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge, c. 1920 (litho)
IL314877 When the French and English Fought at Agincourt, illustration Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge, c.1920 (litho) by Paget

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: The Romans attacking Augsburg, c. 1490 (brown ink and pale coloured washes on paper)

The Romans attacking Augsburg, c. 1490 (brown ink and pale coloured washes on paper)
986278 The Romans attacking Augsburg, c.1490 (brown ink and pale coloured washes on paper) by German School, (15th century); 19.7x14.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTraditional Armour Collection: Battle between warriors and a dragon, c. 1450 (ink on vellum)

Battle between warriors and a dragon, c. 1450 (ink on vellum)
XIR81865 Battle between warriors and a dragon, c.1450 (ink on vellum) by Bellini, Jacopo (c.1400-70); Louvre, Paris, France




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"Unveiling the Timeless Splendor: A Glimpse into the World of Traditional Armour" Step back in time as Archduke Maximilian of Austria pays a visit to an esteemed armourer, captured forever in a captivating engraving. The grandeur and craftsmanship come alive as Mr Edwin J Bretts Collection takes center stage at the Tudor Exhibition, leaving spectators awestruck. Immerse yourself in the military habits of the 15th and 16th centuries through a vividly colored engraving that transports you to battlefields long past. Richard the Lionheart himself emerges from history's pages, depicted with regal elegance in a striking color lithograph. Journey further into this enchanting era as armorers' artistry unfolds before your eyes through another beautifully colored engraving showcasing exquisite armaments from the 16th century. Thomas Gifford of Leckhampton's masterpieces stand testament to his skill and dedication. Art transcends boundaries, even when it comes to traditional armour. "The Divine Eros Defeats the Earthly Eros, " painted on canvas circa 1602, captures both ethereal beauty and protective strength within its brushstrokes. Witness Joan of Arc, la Pucelle d Orleans herself, clad in her iconic armor that symbolizes her unwavering courage and determination. Italian military costume from the 15th century offers yet another glimpse into this rich tapestry of history. Emperor Maximilian I of Germany triumphs over his opponent during a jousting tournament—an extraordinary moment preserved for eternity through an intricate woodcut dating back to approximately 1515—a testament to chivalry's glory days. Intrigue awaits as "The Espolio" unveils The Disrobing of Christ itself—cunningly portrayed by oil on panel between 1577-79—where spiritual symbolism intertwines with armored figures guarding the divine.