Bow And Arrows Collection

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Egyptian palm tree, 16th century artwork. The fruits of this palm tree are being harvested. The palm tree most commonly cultivated in this way is the date palm tree, which has sweet edible fruit

Mahdi warriors with their wMahdi warriors with their weapons. From La Ilustracion Iberica, published 1884 (engraving)
6116610 Mahdi warriors with their wMahdi warriors with their weapons. From La Ilustracion Iberica, published 1884 (engraving); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

Echo and Narcissus or Eco e Narciso, Book III, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses
STC415841 Echo and Narcissus or Eco e Narciso, Book III, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses, Florence, 1832 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ademollo

Hunting Scene from The Book of Love, Safavid Dynasty (gouache on paper)
XIR283308 Hunting Scene from The Book of Love, Safavid Dynasty (gouache on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); Egyptian National Library, Cairo, Egypt; (add.info.: Hunting scene)

Ulysses Shoots the First Arrow at the Wooers, from Tales of the Greek Seas by Andrew Lang, 1926 (ink on paper)
STC323722 Ulysses Shoots the First Arrow at the Wooers, from Tales of the Greek Seas by Andrew Lang, 1926 (ink on paper) by Ford

"Mac Arthur", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour litho)
3804298 " Mac Arthur", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub.1845 (colour litho) by McIan, Robert Ronald (1803-56); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Fugitives crossing a river to a Castle, from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving)
3035730 Fugitives crossing a river to a Castle, from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British

The Conquest of France With the Life and Glorious Actions of Edward the Black Prince
489686 The Conquest of France With the Life and Glorious Actions of Edward the Black Prince, illustration from Chap-books of the Eighteenth Century by John Ashton, pub

Assyrian warriors on horseback, from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving)
3035726 Assyrian warriors on horseback, from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

Some war with rere-mice for their leathern wings, illustration from
STC418745 Some war with rere-mice for their leathern wings, illustration from Midsummer Nights Dream by William Shakespeare, 1908 (colour litho) by Rackham

Relief depicting archers, from the Palace of Sargon II at Khorsabad, Iraq (stone)
BAL199560 Relief depicting archers, from the Palace of Sargon II at Khorsabad, Iraq (stone) by Assyrian, (8th century BC); Archaeological Museum, Baghdad, Iraq; out of copyright

Yoshiie Ason: The Barrier at Nakoso, from the series Gekko's Idle Brush, 1892 (colour woodblock print)
UCL284443 Yoshiie Ason: The Barrier at Nakoso, from the series Gekko's Idle Brush, 1892 (colour woodblock print) by Gekko, Ogata (1859-1920); UCL Art Museum, University College London

Thirteenth-century armour (engraving)
XJF311239 Thirteenth-century armour (engraving) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Hunting monkeys in the countryside, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium
746989 Hunting monkeys in the countryside, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish), engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628), pub

Encampment of Piekann Indians, pub. 1842 (colour litho)
3105568 Encampment of Piekann Indians, pub. 1842 (colour litho) by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Swiss, out of copyright

Atotarho, the First Iroouols Ruler, from Information Respecting the History
TRV173939 Atotarho, the First Iroouols Ruler, from Information Respecting the History, Condition and Prospects of the Indian Tribes of the United States by Henry R

Cyparissus into a Tree or Ciparisso, Book X, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses
STC415868 Cyparissus into a Tree or Ciparisso, Book X, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses, Florence, 1832 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ademollo

Crying cherub (b / w photo)
3094398 Crying cherub (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crying cherub. Postcard, early 20th century. Signed A Courrier.); © Look and Learn

Two archers and a Shieldbearer, from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving)
3035736 Two archers and a Shieldbearer, from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

The King before a beseiged Castle, the battering ram making a breach in the walls
3035722 The King before a beseiged Castle, the battering ram making a breach in the walls, from Monuments of Nineveh, pub

Warriors fighting in Chariots, from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving)
3035727 Warriors fighting in Chariots, from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

The King receiving prisoners, from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving)
3035725 The King receiving prisoners, from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

Triumphal return of the King from battle, from Monuments of Nineveh, pub
3035724 Triumphal return of the King from battle, from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British

Repulse of Pyrrhus from Sparta (litho)
STC416136 Repulse of Pyrrhus from Sparta (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pyrrhus (319-272 BC), Siege of Sparta

Medicine man of the Mandan tribe in the costume of the Dog Dance, 1834 (colour litho)
PNP244096 Medicine man of the Mandan tribe in the costume of the Dog Dance, 1834 (colour litho) by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Macquarrie", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour litho)
3804277 " Macquarrie", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub.1845 (colour litho) by McIan, Robert Ronald (1803-56); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

The Seige of a City, from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving)
3035723 The Seige of a City, from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

Little boy dressed like Cupid (colour photo)
3094353 Little boy dressed like Cupid (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little boy dressed like Cupid)

Macquarrie, from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour lithograph)

Mac Arthur, from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour lithograph)

Mahdi warriors with their weapons. From La Ilustracion Iberica, published 1884

A !Kung hunter-gatherer stands ready to accompany his friends on a hunt. His bow and arrows are kept in a soft leather pouch slung over his shoulder

Bronze Age farming and hunting, artwork C016 / 8292
Bronze Age farming and hunting. Artwork of humans cultivating cereal crops and hunting animals in Bronze Age Europe. Animals being hunted here include deer

The Carios of Paraguay, 1599 (engraving)
XJF448231 The Carios of Paraguay, 1599 (engraving) by Schmidl, Ulrich (1510-1579) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Table V from Elenchus Tabularum by Levinus Vincent, published 1719 (engraving)
XJF441292 Table V from Elenchus Tabularum by Levinus Vincent, published 1719 (engraving) by Dutch School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Groves of Versailles. View of the Colonnade with Apollo and the Nymphs (oil
XIR288989 The Groves of Versailles. View of the Colonnade with Apollo and the Nymphs (oil on canvas) by Cotelle, Jean the Younger (1642-1708); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bosquets de Versailles)

A Meena of Jajgurgh, from A Mahratta Camp, 5th April 1813 (colour engraving)
XCF273118 A Meena of Jajgurgh, from A Mahratta Camp, 5th April 1813 (colour engraving) by Baxter, Thomas (1782-1821); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Hunters and favourites drinking with noble or King (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
KW272912 Hunters and favourites drinking with noble or King (opaque w/c & gold on paper) (for detail see 272920) by Persian School, (17th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; Persian

Hunting Scene (opaque w / c and gold on paper)
KW272911 Hunting Scene (opaque w/c and gold on paper) by Persian School, (17th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; Persian, out of copyright

The Groves of Versailles: View of the Maze with Diana and her Nymphs, 1688 (oil
XIR216952 The Groves of Versailles: View of the Maze with Diana and her Nymphs, 1688 (oil on canvas) by Cotelle, Jean the Younger (1642-1708); 200x140 cm; Chateau du Grand Trianon, Versailles

Badge of the Federation of Guatemala, 15th September 1821 (oil on panel)
XIR204531 Badge of the Federation of Guatemala, 15th September 1821 (oil on panel) by Guatemalan School, (19th century); Museo Nacional de Historia, Guatemala City

Mistipee, Son of Yoholo-Micco, illustration from The Indian Tribes of North America, Vol
BAL122966 Mistipee, Son of Yoholo-Micco, illustration from The Indian Tribes of North America, Vol.2, by Thomas L. McKenney and James Hall, pub

Inhabitants of Virginia, from Admiranda Narratio... published by Theodore de Bry
XIR182147 Inhabitants of Virginia, from Admiranda Narratio... published by Theodore de Bry (coloured engraving) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98), after White

Battle of Arsuf, Third Crusades, 1191 C017 / 7254
Battle of Arsuf. Artwork of Crusader knights charging against forces of the Ayyubid dynasty in the Battle of Arsuf on 7 September 1191

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"Bow and Arrows: Unveiling the Timeless Art of Warfare" Step into a world where ancient civilizations and medieval masterpieces converge, as we explore the captivating realm of bow and arrows. From the towering Egyptian palm trees to the intricate 16th-century artwork, these weapons have transcended time, embodying generations of warriors. Intriguing tales come alive through illustrations like "Echo and Narcissus" from Ovid's Metamorphoses, depicting a poignant moment frozen in time. The King crossing a river in an engraving from Monuments of Nineveh reminds us of strategic battles fought with precision. Witness history unfold as Assyrians laboriously move a winged bull atop an artificial mound in Kouyunjik. Meanwhile, Niobe's tragic fate is immortalized in Florence's hand-colored engraving from Ovid's Metamorphoses - her sorrow echoing through centuries. The thrill of hunting resonates within Safavid Dynasty's gouache on paper masterpiece - a vivid snapshot capturing both skill and survival instincts. Ulysses' arrow pierces through Tales of the Greek Seas by Andrew Lang, showcasing his prowess amidst wooers' chaos. Travel to Scotland with "Mac Arthur, " portrayed beautifully in color litho from The Clans of Scottish Highlands - emblematic of ancestral pride intertwined with archery traditions. Fugitives crossing rivers towards castles evoke images reminiscent of bravery against all odds. Delve into historical conquests as Edward the Black Prince leads France towards victory; their stories forever etched upon our collective memory. A locket adorned with Wilhelmine as Diana transports us to mid-18th century elegance fused with mythological symbolism. Bow and arrows transcend mere weaponry; they are symbols that bridge cultures, eras, and emotions. As we unravel their legacy across art forms spanning millennia, let us marvel at how these simple tools have shaped humanity’s narrative throughout history – reminding us of our innate desire for strength, survival, and the pursuit of greatness.