Falconry Collection

Falconry equipment
Plate from Hermann Schlegel and A.H. Verster de Wulverhursts Traite de Fauconnerie (1844-1853)

Picture No. 10854169
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August - the Chateau d Etampes, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Jean Limbourg
August - the Chateau d Etampes, 15th century, (1939). Aout - Le Chateau D Etampes. Nobles ride out on a falconry expedition: the man on the right is a beater with long stick to flush out the game

Falco rusticolus, gyrfalcon
Plate from Hermann Schlegel and A.H. Verster de Wulverhursts Traite de Fauconnerie (1844-1853)

Eagle hunters on route to the Eagle Hunters festival near Ulgii in western Mongolia October

Northern Goshawk Accipiter gentilis falconers bird Lincolnshire

Hawking Party
Artist: Flemish School - Title: Hawking Party - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 50.8 x 68.6

Jahangir and his Father, Akbar, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1630; recto: ca.1540-50

Falconry : Showing Off
A proud falconer shows off his falcon, holding it up in the air on his protective gauntlet glove. Date: 1930s

A mounted man hunting birds with a falcon, early 18th century. Creator: Unknown
A mounted man hunting birds with a falcon, early 18th century

Head of hooded Saker falcon, Ludlow Castle, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Man with his goshawk, Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia, Asia

Aerial view at Hohenbeilstein castle, Beilstein, Neckar valley, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Ken Loach, (film director) on the school football playing field, during the filming of the football scene in the film Kes

David Bradley, (aged 14) playing the part of Billy Casper, pictured with his Kestral, on the film set of the film Kes. Kes is a 1969 release drama film directed by Ken Loach

A hawk attacks a rabbit during an annual traditional hunting competition near the village of Uzynagash outside Almaty, February 12, 2011

Qatar, Doha, Falcon Souq, market of Falcon birds for sale for Falcon hunting

Madeleine de France, Countess de Foix, daughter of King Charles VII of France, 1443-1495
FLO4570500 Madeleine de France, Countess de Foix, daughter of King Charles VII of France, 1443-1495. She wears a pink robe with long angel-wing sleeves (manche a l'ange)

The Falconer, c.1445-50 (silverpoint with brown ink on paper)
7443483 The Falconer, c.1445-50 (silverpoint with brown ink on paper) by Christus, Petrus (c.1410-1475/76); Stadel Museum, Frankfurt am Main, Germany; (add.info.: By Petrus Christus)

The Third Love Parry (oil on canvas)
NGW390182 The Third Love Parry (oil on canvas) by Welsh School, (18th century); 73.7x63.3 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Icelandic gerfalcon, 1759 (oil on canvas)
3086967 Icelandic gerfalcon, 1759 (oil on canvas) by German School, (18th century); 74.5x57 cm; Livrustkammaren (The Royal Armoury), Stockholm, Sweden; German, out of copyright

A falconer (oil on canvas)
XIR341916 A falconer (oil on canvas) by Wynants, Jan (1630/35-1684); 12.9 x 10.4 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille, France; (add.info.: A falconer; ); Dutch, out of copyright

Common Kestrel - Falco tinnunculus
Vintage engraving from 1883 of a male Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), a bird of prey species belonging to the kestrel group of the falcon family Falconidae

Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) adult female hiding behind tree trunk, trained bird, Somerset, UK, January

Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) adult female perched in tree, trained bird, Somerset, UK, January

Owl eats dead poultry during falconers show in Berlin
An owl eats dead poultry during a falconers show at a medieval festival in Berlin, April 17, 2010. The festival called Arena Temporis runs until tomorrow in the German capital

A hawk chases a pigeon during a falconry demonstration held by the Suwa falconry preservation as part of New Year celebrations in Tokyo, January 2, 2011

Dream of Life in the fresco called The Triumph of Death of
Facsimile reproduces the detail of Dream of Life in the fresco called The Triumph of Death of the Cemetery of Pisa. The painting has been attributed to the sculptor

Mirror case (valve de miroir) (ivory)
5903256 Mirror case (valve de miroir) (ivory) by French School, (14th century); 12.2x12x1.2 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Mirror case (valve de miroir) (ivory)
5903255 Mirror case (valve de miroir) (ivory) by French School, (14th century); 12.2x12x1.2 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry depicting The Pheasant Hunt, possibly from Tournai, c. 1480 (wool & silk)
3576100 Tapestry depicting The Pheasant Hunt, possibly from Tournai, c.1480 (wool & silk) by Franco-Flemish School, (15th century); 323.5x333.7 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Mirror case (valve de miroir) (ivory)
5903254 Mirror case (valve de miroir) (ivory) by French School, (14th century); 12.2x12x1.2 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Falconry bag, glove and accessories, c. 1610-19 (mixed media)
2563477 Falconry bag, glove and accessories, c.1610-19 (mixed media) by English School, (17th century); Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Harold rides to Bosham church to pray before leaving for Normandy, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183100 Harold rides to Bosham church to pray before leaving for Normandy, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) (detail of 115608) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie

Count Guy leads Harold to Beaurain where he holds him, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183107 Count Guy leads Harold to Beaurain where he holds him, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Portrait of a boy (oil on panel)
471185 Portrait of a boy (oil on panel) by Fijt, Jan (1611-61) and Quellinus, Erasmus (1607-78); 136x103 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Zoology lesson: birds, 1491 (wood engraving)
7315358 Zoology lesson: birds, 1491 (wood engraving) by Unknown Artist, (15th century); (add.info.: Zoology lesson: birds - Engraved wood extracted from Hortus sanitatis)

Mountain Landscape with Falconers, ca. 1570. ca. 1570. Creators: Anon, Lucas Gassel
Mountain Landscape with Falconers, ca. 1570

Tapestry (Bear Hunt and Falconry from a Hunts Series), Belgium, c. 1525. Creator: Unknown
Tapestry (Bear Hunt and Falconry from a Hunts Series), Belgium, c. 1525. Detail from a larger artwork

The legend of the three living men and the three dead men, from the Book of Hours of Charles V (vellum)
IND368803 The legend of the three living men and the three dead men, from the Book of Hours of Charles V (vellum) by German School, (15th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Portrait of a Young Boy Holding a Kestrel, 1645-55 (oil on canvas)
7286009 Portrait of a Young Boy Holding a Kestrel, 1645-55 (oil on canvas) by Jongh, Ludolf de (1616-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

Guillaume de Montmorency, Lord of Chantilly, General of the Kings Finance, son of John II Baron Montmorency, 1453-1531
FLO4570887 Guillaume de Montmorency, Lord of Chantilly, General of the Kings Finance, son of John II Baron Montmorency, 1453-1531

Falconer to the royal household of King Francis I, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)
7234904 Falconer to the royal household of King Francis I, 16th century. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Allegory of The Four Elements: Air (oil on panel)
5947306 An Allegory of The Four Elements: Air (oil on panel) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90) (follower of); 24x19 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: One of a set of four)

Hunter with falcon and horse, lamp, scythe, ship, sword, dagger, and vase
6340021 Hunter with falcon and horse, lamp, scythe, ship, sword, dagger, and vase by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Hunter with falcon and horse, lamp, scythe, ship, sword, dagger, and vase)

The Falconer (oil on canvas)
OVR395287 The Falconer (oil on canvas) by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); 54x41 cm; Bergen Art Museum, Norway; Photo © O. Vaering

Falconry, 1517-8 (detached fresco)
5973951 Falconry, 1517-8 (detached fresco) by Ferramola, Floriano (1480-1528); Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia, Italy; (add.info.: Brescia)

Portrait of King Stephen of England, with crown, mantle and hawk in hood
6337223 Portrait of King Stephen of England, with crown, mantle and hawk in hood by Rundall, Mary Ann (d.1839) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of King Stephen of England, with crown)

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"Falconry: A Timeless Bond between Man and Bird" In a world where ancient traditions meet modern marvels, falconry stands as a testament to the enduring relationship between humans and birds of prey. Picture No. 10854169 captures the essence of this age-old practice, showcasing the intricate falconry equipment that has been refined over centuries. Amongst the majestic birds featured is Falco rusticolus, also known as the gyrfalcon, renowned for its grace and power in flight. This magnificent creature symbolizes the symbiotic connection shared by falconers and their avian companions. The Shah Jahan Album reveals an intimate moment between Jahangir and his father Akbar, highlighting how falconry transcends borders and cultures. Similarly, eagle hunters on their way to Mongolia's Eagle Hunters festival near Ulgii demonstrate how this art form unites people from all corners of the globe. A hawking party showcases a group of enthusiasts coming together to celebrate their passion for falconry. The image evokes a sense of camaraderie among like-minded individuals who appreciate both nature's beauty and mankind's ingenuity. An early 18th-century depiction portrays a mounted man hunting birds with his trusty falcon by his side—a reminder that this noble pursuit has stood the test of time throughout history. The Chateau d'Etampes painting from the 15th century transports us back to an era when knights roamed grand castles with their loyal feathered companions at hand. The headshot of a hooded Saker falcon at Ludlow Castle in Shropshire reminds us that even within castle walls, these regal creatures were revered for their prowess in hunting alongside nobility. Moving forward in time, we witness David Bradley playing Billy Casper with his kestrel companion—an iconic portrayal that immortalized both boyhood dreams and our fascination with raptors.