Body Armour Collection

Portrait of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) in Armour, a Seascape and Battle Beyond
1765053 Portrait of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) in Armour, a Seascape and Battle Beyond, late 1650s (oil on canvas) by English School

Jackal 2s and a Coyote vehicle of A Squadron The Light Dragoons
Pictured on a desert track are three Jackal 2s and a Coyote vehicle of A Squadron The Light Dragoons during training Exercise Jebel Sahara with elements of The Queens Own Yeomanry

British troops exercise in Estonia as part of the NATOs eFP (Enhanced Forward Presence)
Pictured are British Troops embarking on United States Air force Chinooks during an exercise held in Estonia. JTAC operators from the Royal Artillery

WWI French soldiers wearing crude body armour, 1914-18 (litho)
870204 WWI French soldiers wearing crude body armour, 1914-18 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures

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

Etruscan cavalry and warriors at the siege of Thebes
6339914 Etruscan cavalry and warriors at the siege of Thebes by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Etruscan cavalry and warriors at the siege of Thebes)

Rudolph Valentino in the Black Falcon, 1925 (oil on canvas)
658210 Rudolph Valentino in the Black Falcon, 1925 (oil on canvas) by Beltran-Masses, Federico Armando (1885-1949); 228.6x134.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Karl Albrecht Wittelsbach, standing, three-quarter length, wearing ceremonial dress (oil on canvas)
990062 Portrait of Karl Albrecht Wittelsbach, standing, three-quarter length, wearing ceremonial dress (oil on canvas) by Desmarees

Hockey Goalkeeper Date: 29 July 2002

Sir Galahad, 1867-1892 (oil on canvas)
1767297 Sir Galahad, 1867-1892 (oil on canvas) by Hughes, Arthur (1832-1915); 89x113.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Concieved in 1867, completed in 1892); Photo eChristies Images; English

Venus and Aeneas, 1874-c. 1919 (w / c on vellum)
1195384 Venus and Aeneas, 1874-c.1919 (w/c on vellum) by English School, (19th century); 33.5x24 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Portrait of a Gentleman, Probably the Grand Duke Peter Fedorovich, Later Czar Peter III
659290 Portrait of a Gentleman, Probably the Grand Duke Peter Fedorovich, Later Czar Peter III, Standing Three-Quarter Length, Wearing a Red Embroidered Jacket

The Liberation of Saint Peter, (oil on panel)
827711 The Liberation of Saint Peter, (oil on panel) by Helmont, Matheus van (1623-79); 62x82.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Liberation of Saint Peter. Mattheus van Helmont (1623-1674)

Portrait of a Gentleman, possibly a member of the Hohenzollern, Full-length, in armour
827713 Portrait of a Gentleman, possibly a member of the Hohenzollern, Full-length, in armour, (oil on canvas) by Nason, Pieter (c.1612-90); 227.7x150 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of a Marechal de France, probably Chretien-Louis de Montmorency-Luxembourg
990135 Portrait of a Marechal de France, probably Chretien-Louis de Montmorency-Luxembourg (1675-1746), half-length, 1740 (oil on canvas) by Nattier

Venus and her Satellites (Venus at her Toilet) (oil on panel)
1772138 Venus and her Satellites (Venus at her Toilet) (oil on panel) by Etty, William (1787-1849); 80.6x111 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Venus and her Satellites (Venus at her Toilet)

Britomart Unarming, c. 1855 (oil on canvas)
658269 Britomart Unarming, c.1855 (oil on canvas) by Pickersgill, Frederick Richard (1820-1900); 127x106.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Britomart Unarming)

Laus Deo (oil on canvas)
1766769 Laus Deo (oil on canvas) by Solomon, Solomon Joseph (1860-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laus Deo. Solomon Solomon Joseph (1860-1927)

Duke Frederick Banishing Rosalind from his Court, (oil on panel)
828441 Duke Frederick Banishing Rosalind from his Court, (oil on panel) by Pickersgill, Frederick Richard (1820-1900); 92x71.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Soldier, standing three-quarter length, buckling his belt, (oil on canvas)
990051 A Soldier, standing three-quarter length, buckling his belt, (oil on canvas) by Drost, Willem (fl.1652-63); 101.6x82.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Soldier)

Portrait of a Nobleman, Said to be Henry Rich, 1st Earl of Holland, Full Length
652150 Portrait of a Nobleman, Said to be Henry Rich, 1st Earl of Holland, Full Length, Wearing a Breastplate, Sash and Sword, His Hand Resting on a Stick, a Helmet on a Plinth

The coronation of Alexander III, 1883 (ink, w / c, gouache)
1195727 The coronation of Alexander III, 1883 (ink, w/c, gouache) by Mikishchin, Mikhail (1835-1896); 50x70.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mikishchin)

Roll of Arms and Pedigree of the Egerton Family, 1598 (illuminated manuscript on vellum)
1195479 Roll of Arms and Pedigree of the Egerton Family, 1598 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by English School, (16th century); 22.6x85 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Illustrations to The Morte d Arthur: Sir Galahad Draws the Sword of Balin from
824158 Illustrations to The Morte d Arthur: Sir Galahad Draws the Sword of Balin from the Floating Stone; La Cole Male Taile Slays the Lion that Endangered Queen Guenevere;

Portrait of a Bearded Man, bust-length, wearing gorgets, (oil on panel)
990155 Portrait of a Bearded Man, bust-length, wearing gorgets, (oil on panel) by Key, Adriaen Thomasz (1544-90); 51x39.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Bearded Man, bust-length)

The Deification of Aeneas, 1642-1645 (oil on canvas)
990088 The Deification of Aeneas, 1642-1645 (oil on canvas) by Perrier, Francois (Bourguignon) (1590-1650); 108x137 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Deification of Aeneas)

Portrait of Prince Charles Louis (oil on canvas)
652171 Portrait of Prince Charles Louis (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); 218.4x124.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Prince Charles Louis, Full Length)

The Mystic Burial, 1895 (watercolour and bodycolour)
657598 The Mystic Burial, 1895 (watercolour and bodycolour) by Southall, Joseph Edward (1861-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mystic Burial. Joseph Edward Southall (1861-1944)

Portrait of a Gentleman, Said to be August William, Half Length, Wearing a Blue Jacket
659260 Portrait of a Gentleman, Said to be August William, Half Length, Wearing a Blue Jacket, White Shirt, and Armour Breast Plate (oil on canvas) by Pesne

A Parting Benediction- Speak truly on thy knighthood and thine oath
824206 A Parting Benediction- Speak truly on thy knighthood and thine oath, (oil on canvas) by Landseer, Charles (1799-1879); 102x127 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Alexander and Roxana, 1635 (oil on canvas)
990089 Alexander and Roxana, 1635 (oil on canvas) by La Hire or La Hyre, Laurent de (1606-56); 169.7x145.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander and Roxana. Laurent de La Hyre (1606-1656)

Suit for protection against bombs. February 1979 P035477

Cuirass (Char-aina), Indian or Iranian, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Cuirass (Char-aina), Indian or Iranian, late 18th-early 19th century

Cuirass, Indian, Hyderabad, dated A. H. 1192 / A. D. 1778-79. Creator: Unknown
Cuirass, Indian, Hyderabad, dated A.H. 1192/ A.D. 1778-79

Cuirass (Char-aina), Persian, Safavid, 17th-early 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Cuirass (Char-aina), Persian, Safavid, 17th-early 18th century

Armour for the Torso and Hips, Dali Kingdom (present-day Yunnan, China), 12th-13th century

Body armour of the German Sturmtruppen (Storm Troops), Verdun, 1917, (1926)
Body armour of the German Sturmtruppen (Storm Troops), Verdun, France, First World War, 1917

Torso Defense in the Nishiki Zutsumi Nimaido Style, Japanese, 18th century

John of Austria, from History of the Reign of Philip II, published in 1855
KW378959 John of Austria, from History of the Reign of Philip II, published in 1855 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Don John of Austria)

Six-banded armadillo (Euphractus sexcinctus). This armadillo is native to South America and is usually yellowish in colouring, giving rise to its other name, the yellow armadillo

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"Unyielding Protection: A Glimpse into the World of Body Armour" In this captivating collection, we embark on a journey through time and witness the evolution of body armour. From ancient battles to modern warfare, these images tell tales of courage, resilience, and the unbreakable human spirit. The portrait of Oliver Cromwell in Armour transports us back to a time when knights donned their steel shields and plate mail with pride. His stern gaze reflects the indomitable spirit that propelled him forward amidst turbulent times. A seascape unfolds before our eyes as we catch a glimpse of a battle beyond. Jackal 2s and a Coyote vehicle from A Squadron The Light Dragoons stand tall, showcasing the cutting-edge technology employed by today's warriors. These machines are an embodiment of strength and protection in modern combat zones. Traveling further back in history, we encounter WWI French soldiers wearing crude body armour during the tumultuous years between 1914-18. Their makeshift armors serve as poignant reminders of humanity's relentless pursuit for safety amid chaos. Chivalry takes center stage in an oil painting from 1885. Knights clad in gleaming armor embody honor, bravery, and unwavering dedication to their cause—a testament to how body armour became synonymous with noble ideals throughout history. Etruscan cavalry and warriors at the siege of Thebes transport us even further back into antiquity. Their bronze helmets glint under sunlight as they charge fearlessly into battle—an early example of mankind's quest for invincibility on the battlefield. Rudolph Valentino immortalized himself not only through his acting prowess but also through his portrayal in "The Black Falcon. " This oil painting from 1925 showcases Valentino adorned with exotic armor—a symbol both alluringly mysterious yet fiercely protective. Karl Albrecht Wittelsbach stands regally dressed in ceremonial attire—an image that exudes power and authority.