Trident Collection (#6)

Stele of the Storm God Teshub, from Korkun, Turkey (basalt)
aP168425 Stele of the Storm God Teshub, from Korkun, Turkey (basalt) by Neo-Hittite (9th century BC); Gaziantep Archaeological Museum, Gaziantep, Turkey; out of copyright

Label for Fil au Demon brand of sewing thread, c. 1880-90 (colour litho)
CHT173748 Label for Fil au Demon brand of sewing thread, c.1880-90 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

The First Kiss this Ten Years! Or the meeting of Britannia & Citizen Francois, pub
2490889 The First Kiss this Ten Years! Or the meeting of Britannia & Citizen Francois, pub. 1803 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Apotheosis of the Dutch East India Company (Allegory of the Amsterdam Chamber of Commerce
1765846 Apotheosis of the Dutch East India Company (Allegory of the Amsterdam Chamber of Commerce of the VOC), 1702-46 (oil on canvas) by Verkolje, Nicolaes (1673-1746); 59.5A--85 cm; Rijksmuseum

Ancient Greek incuse silver coin from Posidonia, AD 510-30 (silver)
1203062 Ancient Greek incuse silver coin from Posidonia, AD 510-30 (silver) by Greek, (6th century BC); 2.8x2.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Greek

Neptune (bronze)
XIR212876 Neptune (bronze) by Adam, Nicolas Sebastien (1705-78); Musee de la Societe Archeologique, Montpellier, France; French, out of copyright

Scene of Hell: detail showing Hades and Persephone, rulers of the Underworld
PWI89774 Scene of Hell: detail showing Hades and Persephone, rulers of the Underworld (oil on canvas) (detail of 89773) by Nome

Relief of a Gladiator from Smyrna (marble)
AMQ117712 Relief of a Gladiator from Smyrna (marble) by Roman; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; out of copyright

The Last Judgement, detail from the cupola of the Duomo, 1572-79 (fresco)
BAT131536 The Last Judgement, detail from the cupola of the Duomo, 1572-79 (fresco) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74) and Zuccari, Federico (1540-1609); Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

Fishing with Nets and Tridents in the Bay of Naples, plate 89 from
STC161131 Fishing with Nets and Tridents in the Bay of Naples, plate 89 from Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds)

The Contrast, 1792 (engraving)
2632304 The Contrast, 1792 (engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English, out of copyright

Agir - a film festival (colour litho)
747104 Agir - a film festival (colour litho) by Oppenheim, Louis (1879-1936); Private Collection; Photo eBarbara Singer; German, out of copyright

The Horses of Neptune, 1892 (oil on canvas)
703067 The Horses of Neptune, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); 86x215 cm; Neue Pinakothek, Munich, Germany; English, out of copyright

The return to the cheerful local traditions (Colour Litho)
2808994 The return to the cheerful local traditions (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The return to the cheerful local traditions)

Musical News, Oceana, By Maestro Smareglia, Performed Last Week At The Teatro La Scala In Milan (Act II) (Colour Litho)
2798630 Musical News, Oceana, By Maestro Smareglia, Performed Last Week At The Teatro La Scala In Milan (Act II) (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Allegory of the City of London with Sword of the State and City Charta (litho)
2962664 Allegory of the City of London with Sword of the State and City Charta (litho) by English School, (18th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Liberty and Fame introducing Female Patriotism; Britannia and the Duchess of Devonshire
2962663 Liberty and Fame introducing Female Patriotism; Britannia and the Duchess of Devonshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Salt cellar or Saliera, belonging to King Francis I of France depicting the earth
XAM75388 Salt cellar or Saliera, belonging to King Francis I of France depicting the earth and sea united represented by a female earth goddess and a male sea god

Neptune and a water nymph, ceiling caisson from the Sala di Amore e Psiche
BEN78440 Neptune and a water nymph, ceiling caisson from the Sala di Amore e Psiche, 1528 (oil on stucco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Boeotian black-figure skyphos, decorated with a scene of Odysseus being blown across
AMQ100559 Boeotian black-figure skyphos, decorated with a scene of Odysseus being blown across the sea by Boreas, from the workshop of the Mystae Painter, Thebes, Boeotia

Base of a Holy Water Fountain, carved with dolphins, San Marco Basilica (stone
FTB293870 Base of a Holy Water Fountain, carved with dolphins, San Marco Basilica (stone) (b/w photo) by Byzantine School, (12th century); San Marco, Venice

Allegorical title-page, from El Grande Nuevo Aumentado Atlas de la Mar
985995 Allegorical title-page, from El Grande Nuevo Aumentado Atlas de la Mar, 1680 (hand-coloured engraving) by Luyken, Jan (1649-1712); 53x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Eighth Wonder of the World - the Atlantic Cable, 1866 (colour litho)
1123864 The Eighth Wonder of the World - the Atlantic Cable, 1866 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fishing with Tridents, plate 90 from Venationes Ferarum, Avium
STC161132 Fishing with Tridents, plate 90 from Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish) engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628)

Portrait of Khair el-Din Barbarossa, half-length, holding a Trident, c
827639 Portrait of Khair el-Din Barbarossa, half-length, holding a Trident, c.1580 (oil on canvas) by Florentine School, (16th century); 99x76.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

We all start the same (colour litho)
3642853 We all start the same (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: We all start the same. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Britannia, View of London from Greenwich (pen & ink with wash on paper)
2962665 Britannia, View of London from Greenwich (pen & ink with wash on paper) by English School, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Crossing The Line, from Greenwich Hospital, a Series of Naval Sketches
2836297 Crossing The Line, from Greenwich Hospital, a Series of Naval Sketches, Descriptive of a Life of a Man-of-Wars Man, pub

After the war, London has resumed this year the traditional procession called the Lord Mayor (colour litho)
2808850 After the war, London has resumed this year the traditional procession called the Lord Mayor (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Duke of York crossing the Equator, during his journey to Australia, aboard the Renown (colour litho)
2777778 The Duke of York crossing the Equator, during his journey to Australia, aboard the Renown (colour litho) by Beltrame

Poseidon, , an illustration from L Odyssee, by Homer
STC386306 Poseidon, , an illustration from L Odyssee, by Homer, translated by Victor Berard, 1929-33 (colour litho) by Schmied

Chinese soldiers of Kuldja, c. 1890s (b / w photo)
PNP371700 Chinese soldiers of Kuldja, c.1890s (b/w photo) by Chinese Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Punch cartoon: The New North-West Passage - the Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving)
6035025 Punch cartoon: The New North-West Passage - the Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Apollo and Poseidon Come to Assist Laomedon, c. 1500 (oil on canvas)
FIT111439 Apollo and Poseidon Come to Assist Laomedon, c.1500 (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (16th century); 62.9x108.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Chariot of Neptune and Amphritrite, illustration from
STC255692 Chariot of Neptune and Amphritrite, illustration from General study of Greek architecture and sculpture, pub. Firmin-Didot, Paris, 1814 (colour litho) by French School

Ishana or Shiva, engraved by C. de Motte (1785-1836) (colour litho)
STC147708 Ishana or Shiva, engraved by C. de Motte (1785-1836) (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Personification of Water as the god Poseidon
AII78821 Personification of Water as the god Poseidon by Anselmi, Giorgio (1723-97); Palazzo Ducale & Museo, Mantua, Lombardy, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Pandoras Box, 1730 (engraving)
STC134142 Pandoras Box, 1730 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Amor Nobile (gouache)
DRE72121 Amor Nobile (gouache) by Pantaloni, Felice (18th century); 33.3x68.5 cm; Private Collection; eDreweatt Neate Fine Art Auctioneers, Newbury, Berks, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Door panel, Henri II style, c. 1556 (gilded wood) (b / w photo)
XIR200374 Door panel, Henri II style, c.1556 (gilded wood) (b/w photo) by French School, (16th century); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Henri II door panel in dore wood; ); French

Sani, from Voyage aux Indes et a la Chine by Pierre Sonnerat
STC196040 Sani, from Voyage aux Indes et a la Chine by Pierre Sonnerat, engraved by Poisson, published 1782 (coloured engraving) by Sonnerat

A French Hail Storm, or Neptune losing sight of the Brest Fleet
NCO193131 A French Hail Storm, or Neptune losing sight of the Brest Fleet, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1793 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Neptune in his Chariot (Quos Ego), c. 1530-1540 (bronze)
1217344 Neptune in his Chariot (Quos Ego), c.1530-1540 (bronze) by Bernardi, Giovanni (1494-1553); 8.2x6.87 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Bronze; Cast)

The proud bulwarks of Britannia (colour litho)
979548 The proud bulwarks of Britannia (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The proud bulwarks of Britannia)

Armada Monument, Plymouth (b / w photo)
3094748 Armada Monument, Plymouth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Armada Monument, Plymouth. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Title Page, 1634. Creator: Willem Basse
Title Page, 1634. [Der Zee-Vaert Lof Handelende - In Praise of Seafaring - by Elias Herckmans]

Alexander the Great and Neptune, 1634. Creator: Willem Basse
Alexander the Great and Neptune, 1634

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"Unleashing Power: The Mighty Trident in Various Forms" A symbol of strength and deterrence, the HMS Vengeance returns to HMNB Clyde after completing Operational Sea Training. The formidable presence of the nuclear submarine HMS Vigilant reminds us of the unwavering commitment to national security. Witnessing the majestic return of the Nuclear Submarine HMS Vanguard to HMNB Clyde, Scotland fills us with awe and admiration. Stepping back in time, an ancient Roman costume adorned with a trident reflects both power and authority. Roaring through history, Triumph T150 Trident 750 motorcycle captures hearts with its timeless charm and speed. Joining the ranks of greatness, HMS Victorious stands tall as another mighty vessel armed with Trident capabilities. In 1996, HMS Vigilant proudly sailed through Scottish waters as a nuclear-powered Trident submarine safeguarding our shores. Nostalgia takes flight as Hawker Siddeley HS121 Trident 3B G-AWZB dons BEA markings - a tribute to aviation's golden era. Paying homage to Poseidon/Neptune's dominion over seas, Hms Vigilant emerges as a guardian against any threat that may arise from beneath waves' depths. An artistic masterpiece on display - Poseidon depicted on an exquisite vase painting evokes tales of mythical power associated with his iconic trident weapon. Hawker Siddeley HS121 Trident 3B in BEA markings serves as a reminder of aviation advancements that propelled travel into new horizons. In various forms throughout history and across different domains – be it naval might or cultural symbolism – the trident remains an enduring emblem representing power, protection, and progress for humanity's endeavors at sea or in skies above.