Heroic Collection (page 4)

Hercules and Cerberus, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Hercules and Cerberus, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 68

Inauguration of the Statue of Sir Isaac Newton at Grantham, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Inauguration of the Statue of Sir Isaac Newton at Grantham, 1858. The statue of the great mathematician and astronomer, from the hand of W

Cadmus Killing the Serpent, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Cadmus Killing the Serpent, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 23

Oishi Kuranosuke Yoshio, Leader of the Forty-Seven Loyal Retainers, 1881. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Oishi Kuranosuke Yoshio, Leader of the Forty-Seven Loyal Retainers, 1881. From A Mirror of Filial Piety in Japan

The Divine Hero Rama, 5th century. Creator: Unknown
The Divine Hero Rama, 5th century

Hercules and the Hydra of Lerna, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Hydra of Lerna, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 3

Hercules and Cerberus, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and Cerberus, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 11

Hercules and the Oxen of Geryones, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Oxen of Geryones, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 9

Kan'u Mounted, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Kan'u Mounted, 18th century

Statues of Goethe and Schiller at Weimar, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Statues of Goethe and Schiller at Weimar, 1858. Sculpture of German writers and dramatists Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller

Les Écuries d'Augias, 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les Ecuries d'Augias, 1842. The Augean Stables. Se faire recureur, pour un heros superbe, C'est, par Hercule, un gout difficile a chanter

Michiel Adriaensz de Ruyter (1607-1676). Vice Admiral, before 1893. Creator: Unknown
Michiel Adriaensz de Ruyter (1607-1676). Vice Admiral, before 1893

Allegory of the Triumphal Procession of the Prince of Orange, the Future King Willem II, as the Hero of Waterloo, 1815, 1815

Raksh Saves Rustam from a Lioness, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), c1500. Creator: Unknown
Raksh Saves Rustam from a Lioness, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), c1500

Hercules, 1548. Creator: Baccio Bandinelli
Hercules, 1548

Hercules and the Nemean Lion, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Nemean Lion, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 2

Hercules and the Serpent Ladon, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Serpent Ladon, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 10. Hercules draws his bow, the rearing serpent appears in profile

Hercules and the Hind of Mount Cerynea, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Hind of Mount Cerynea, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 6. Hercules strides alongside the hind and grasps the base of one antler with his right hand

Hercules and the Boar of Erymanthus, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Boar of Erymanthus, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 4 Hercules holds down the boar's snout with his left hand and raises his club with his right hand

Battle Scene and Text (recto), Text (verso), Folio from a Shahnama (Book of... early 17th century. Creator: Unknown)
Battle Scene and Text (recto), Text (verso), Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), early 17th century

Rustam Approaching the Tents of King Kubad... between 1550 and 1575. Creators: Unknown, Ferdowsi
Rustam Approaching the Tents of King Kubad; Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdawsi (image 2 of 5), between 1550 and 1575

Jan van Speijk lights the gunpowder fuse, 5 February 1831, (1831-1850). Creator: Jacobus Schoemaker Doyer
Jan van Speijk lights the gunpowder fuse, 5 February 1831, (1831-1850). Dutch naval lieutenant commander with the United Netherlands Navy who became a hero in the Netherlands for his opposition to

Design for a ceiling painting with the Apotheosis of Aeneas, in the corners the Four Seasons, c.1720-c.1725

'Le Copain, 1916. Creator: J Simont
Le Copain, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"

Portrait of Jacob Hobein, Rescued the Dutch Flag under Enemy Fire, 18 March 1831, 1832. Creator: Jan Willem Pieneman
Portrait of Jacob Hobein, Rescued the Dutch Flag under Enemy Fire, 18 March 1831, 1832

'Combat Aerien; Guynemer, sergent, photographie avec le capitaine Brocard... 1916. Creator: Unknown
'Combat Aerien; Guynemer, sergent, photographie avec le capitaine Brocard, le 5 fevrier 1916, apres sa 5me victoire, 1916

Aeneas Receiving a New Set of Armour from Venus, 1660-1663. Creator: Ferdinand Bol
Aeneas Receiving a New Set of Armour from Venus, 1660-1663. Other Title(s): Thetis Presenting Achilles with a new Suit of Armor from the Forge of Vulcan

Aeneas descends into the underworld. Creator: Philip Tideman
Aeneas descends into the underworld

Death of a Hero, 1888. Creator: Nils Forsberg
Death of a Hero, 1888

Mythological scene (Aeneas flees Troy?), 1550-1600. Creator: Aniello Redita
Mythological scene (Aeneas flees Troy?), 1550-1600

Latinus Offering his Daughter Lavinia to Aeneas in Matrimony, 1753-1754. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Latinus Offering his Daughter Lavinia to Aeneas in Matrimony, 1753-1754

The Prince of Orange changing his Wounded Horse during the Engagement at Boutersem, 1837-1839. Other Title(s): The Prince of Orange, later King Willem II

Venus Bringing Simples for the Wounded Aeneas, 1706. Creator: Hendrik Krock
Venus Bringing Simples for the Wounded Aeneas, 1706

'Gloria Victoribus; Maquette de la derniere oeuvre d'Antonin Mercie, auteur du "Gloria Victis"
Gloria Victoribus; Maquette de la derniere oeuvre d'Antonin Mercie, auteur du "Gloria Victis". From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Le "Gloria Victis"; d'Antonin Mercie, 1916. Creator: Goupil
Antonin Mercie, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"

Meleager and Atalanta, c.1675-c.1699. Creator: Anon
Meleager and Atalanta, c.1675-c.1699

The Explosion of Gunboat nr 2, under Command of Jan van Speijk, off Antwerp, 5 February 1831, 1832

Jan van Speijk Debating whether to Set Fire to the Gunpowder, 1834. Creator: Jacobus Schoemaker Doyer
Jan van Speijk Debating whether to Set Fire to the Gunpowder, 1834

Perseus and Andromeda. Allegory of the liberation of the Netherlands by Prince Frederik Hendrik, 1642

Saint George and the Dragon, 1495-1505. Creator: Unknown
Saint George and the Dragon, 1495-1505

Lafayette monument, between 1880 and 1897. Creator: William H. Jackson
Lafayette monument, between 1880 and 1897

Hagen Leaves Siegfried's Body to be Carried Home from the Forest, n.d. Creator: Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld
Hagen Leaves Siegfried's Body to be Carried Home from the Forest, n.d

Aeneas Crowning Cloanthus, c.1661-c.1663. Creator: Ferdinand Bol
Aeneas Crowning Cloanthus, c.1661-c.1663. Other Title(s): Aeneas at the Court of Latinus

"Queen Boadicea" - J. Thomas, sculptor - from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1856. Creator: J. R. C
"Queen Boadicea" - J. Thomas, sculptor - from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1856. Sculpture of Boudicca, queen of the ancient British Iceni tribe. Mr

Reception of Colonel Lake and Captain Thompson, at Hull, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Reception of Colonel Lake and Captain Thompson, at Hull, 1856. Event to welcome the return of...two of the heroic defenders of the city of Kars [Crimean War]

Crimean Heroes and Trophies, at Woolwich - from a photograph by J. Cundall and R. Howlett, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Crimean Heroes and Trophies, at Woolwich - from a photograph by J. Cundall and R. Howlett, 1856....Company Sergeant Christy (sitting), and Sergeant Samuel McGifford, both of the 4th Battalion

Distribution of Medals, by the Emperor of the French, to Zouaves from the Crimea, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Distribution of Medals, by the Emperor of the French, to Zouaves from the Crimea, [Paris], 1856. A very gratifying reward of the bravery of heroes from the Crimea...took place in the Bois de

Autour de la Bataille; Le colonial Mathieu Jouy photographie entre le general Joffre... 1916 (1924 Creator: Unknown)
'Autour de la Bataille; Le colonial Mathieu Jouy photographie entre le general Joffre et le general Roques, ministre de la Guerre

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"Unyielding Valor: Tales of Heroism Throughout History" A fearless fireman emerges from the flames, carrying a young girl to safety, reminding us that heroes walk among us every day. The Last Stand of the 44th Regiment at Gundamuck during the Retreat from Kabul in 1841 stands as a testament to the unwavering bravery and sacrifice of soldiers in dire circumstances. In an awe-inspiring depiction, James Prinsep Beadle captures the Attack of the Ulster Division on July 1st, 1916, immortalizing their heroic efforts amidst unimaginable chaos. Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell's indomitable spirit shines through as he leads with courage and inspires countless others as an English soldier. Once again, a heroic firefighter selflessly rescues a young girl from raging flames, proving that true bravery knows no bounds. A Roman statue portrays Hercules in his drunken state but reminds us that even flawed heroes can rise above their weaknesses to achieve greatness. The ancient manuscript page of Beowulf echoes tales of heroism passed down through generations, celebrating those who fought against insurmountable odds for honor and glory. Through German propaganda posters during WWI, we glimpse how they sought to create heroes out of ordinary men by instilling nationalistic fervor and inspiring acts of valor on the battlefield. Piper Findlater's remarkable feat at Dargai in 1897 showcases The Gordon Highlanders' unwavering determination and highlights individual acts of heroism within larger conflicts throughout history. "Britain's Sea Power Is Yours" - An empowering slogan reminding citizens that they too have a role to play in defending their nation's freedom; heroes are not limited to those wearing uniforms alone. WWII poster urges individuals to take flight with RAF fighters – illustrating how ordinary people could become heroes by joining the fight against tyranny.