Conquerer Collection

Peter the Great, Russian Tsar
Peter the Great (1685-1766), Russian Tsar. When he became Tsar, Peter modernized and expanded his realm, fighting several wars and founding the Russian Empire in 1721 at the Treaty of Nystad

Vasco Nunez de Balboa (1475-1519)
3499691 Vasco Nunez de Balboa (1475-1519); (add.info.: Vasco Nunez de Balboa (1475-1519). Spanish conquerer. Discoverer the Pacific Ocean or South Sea on 25 September of 1513

Sultan Mehmed II of the Ottoman Empire by Gentile Bellini
Mehmed II (1432-1481) (commonly known as Mehmed the Conqueror - Turkish: Fatih Sultan Mehmet) - Ottoman Sultan who ruled from August 1444 to September 1446 - portrait

A Norman Knight Dressed In Chain Mail And Helmet Carrying Spear And Shield. From Les Artes Au Moyen Age, Published Paris 1873

A Norman Archer From The Army Of William The Conquerer. From Les Artes Au Moyen Age, Published Paris 1873

A Norman Spearman From The Army Of William The Conquerer. From Les Artes Au Moyen Age, Published Paris 1873

Fragment Of The Bayeux Tapestry Showing Two Mounted, Armoured Knights Of William The Conquerors Army In Combat During The Battle Of Hastings. From Les Artes Au Moyen Age, Published Paris 1873

Fragment Of The Bayeux Tapestry, With Edging, Showing The Construction Of Ships For William The Conqueror. From Les Artes Au Moyen Age, Published Paris 1873

The Burke Effigy, Glinsk, County Galway Ireland Burke Family Tradition Believed That The Effigy Was A Likeness Of William (Conquerer) Deburgh - The First Deburge (Burke) To Set Foot In Ireland

PEXP2A-00083
Juan Ponce de Leon portrait. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Savoy China Jug - WWI
Savoy China Jug, inscribed and showing a Private of the Grenadier Guards with the Kings Colour and Union Flag. On reverse, Shakespeare prose - This England never do

Portrait of Mehmed II (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF265871 Portrait of Mehmed II (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

JEAN DE BETHENCOURT (1362-1425). French explorer and conquerer. Engraving from Famous Travels and Travellers, by Jules Verne, 1892

Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador C015 / 5793
Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), Spanish explorer and conquistador. Cortes crossed the Atlantic to seek his fortune in Hispaniola and later Cuba

Roman general and statesman. Roman marble relief
JULIUS CAESAR (100-44 B.C.). Roman general and statesman. Roman marble relief

SIEGE OF BAGHDAD, 1258. The Caliph of Baghdad shut up in his own tower during the Mongol siege of Baghdad, 1258. Line engraving, 19th century

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"Conqueror: Tales of Triumph and Power" Step into the world of conquerors, where mighty rulers and fearless warriors shaped history. From Peter the Great, Russian Tsar who transformed his nation into a global power, to Sultan Mehmed II of the Ottoman Empire depicted in Gentile Bellini's striking portrait - these leaders left an indelible mark on their respective empires. Travel back in time to witness the might of Norman knights dressed in chain mail and helmets, carrying spears and shields. Les Artes Au Moyen Age showcases their prowess as they fought alongside William the Conquerer during the Battle of Hastings. Fragmented pieces from the Bayeux Tapestry reveal intense combat scenes and even ship construction for William's conquests. In Glinsk, County Galway Ireland stands The Burke Effigy, believed to be a likeness of William (Conquerer) Deburgh - a legendary figure who paved the way for his family's legacy in Ireland. This effigy serves as a testament to his influence throughout generations. Amidst all this historical grandeur lies Savoy China Jug from WWI era - an unexpected reminder that even everyday objects can bear witness to great conflicts. It symbolizes how conquerors' ambitions transcended borders and impacted lives far beyond battlefields. Through portraits like Mehmed II's engraving or black-and-white photographs capturing moments frozen in time, we glimpse into their eyes filled with determination and ambition; traits that defined them as true conquerors. Join us on this captivating journey through history as we explore tales of triumph and power woven by these remarkable individuals known simply as "conquerors.