History Painting Collection (page 2)

The Siege of Dundee, September 1651, 1924 (oil on canvas)
6200103 The Siege of Dundee, September 1651, 1924 (oil on canvas) by Phillips, Charles Gustav Louis (1863-1944); 71x101.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus (detail), 1743 (fresco)
5949079 Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus (detail), 1743 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Cordellina, Montecchio Maggiore, Vicenza, Veneto

Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus (detail), 1743 (fresco)
5949080 Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus (detail), 1743 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Cordellina, Montecchio Maggiore, Vicenza, Veneto

Adoration of the Kings, before 1667 (oil on copper)
5938166 Adoration of the Kings, before 1667 (oil on copper) by Poelenburgh, Cornelis van (1586-1667); 32.4 x43.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; © Fitzwilliam Museum

Continence of Alexander the Great (detail), 1743 (fresco)
5949076 Continence of Alexander the Great (detail), 1743 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Cordellina, Montecchio Maggiore, Vicenza, Veneto

Continence of Alexander the Great (detail), 1743 (fresco)
5949075 Continence of Alexander the Great (detail), 1743 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Cordellina, Montecchio Maggiore, Vicenza, Veneto

Continence of Alexander the Great, 1743 (fresco)
5949073 Continence of Alexander the Great, 1743 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Cordellina, Montecchio Maggiore, Vicenza, Veneto

Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus (detail), 1743 (fresco)
5949078 Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus (detail), 1743 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Cordellina, Montecchio Maggiore, Vicenza, Veneto

Continence of Alexander the Great, 1743 (fresco)
5949074 Continence of Alexander the Great, 1743 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Cordellina, Montecchio Maggiore, Vicenza, Veneto

Portrait of Jacob Jordaens, Flemish painter, draughtsman and tapestry designer known for his history paintings
6338776 Portrait of Jacob Jordaens, Flemish painter, draughtsman and tapestry designer known for his history paintings, genre scenes and portraits, 1593-1678 by Corner

The Battle near Ostrovno on the morning of July 26th, 1812, 1855. Private Collection

Roger I of Sicily (1031-1101), 1840s. Creator: Blondel, Merry-Joseph (1781-1853)
Roger I of Sicily (1031-1101), 1840s. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Robert II of Jerusalem, 1843. Creator: Decaisne, Henri (1799-1852)
Robert II of Jerusalem, 1843. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Robert Guiscard, Count of Apulia and Calabria, 1843. Creator: Blondel
Robert Guiscard, Count of Apulia and Calabria, 1843. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Richard I the Lionheart, 1841. Creator: Blondel, Merry-Joseph (1781-1853)
Richard I the Lionheart, 1841. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Raymond IV, Count of Toulouse, called Raymond of Saint-Gilles, 1843. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Peter the Greats First Interview with Catherine (Peter the Great sees Katherine for the first time), 1858. Private Collection

King Philip II of France (1165-1223), 1840s. Creator: Signol, Emile (1804-1892)
King Philip II of France (1165-1223), 1840s. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

King Louis VII of France (1120-1180), 1842. Creator: Signol, Emile (1804-1892)
King Louis VII of France (1120-1180), 1842. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

John of Brienne, King of Jerusalem, 1845. Creator: Picot
John of Brienne, King of Jerusalem, 1845. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Jeanne d Albret Buying Poisoned Gloves from Catherine de Medicis Parfumeur... 1852-1858
Jeanne d Albret Buying Poisoned Gloves from Catherine de Medicis Parfumeur, Rene, 1852-1858. Private Collection

Duke Odo I of Burgundy (1060-1102), called Borel, 1843. Creator: Blondel
Duke Odo I of Burgundy (1060-1102), called Borel, 1843. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Count Henry I of Champagne (1127-1181), called the Liberal, 1844. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Eustace III, Count of Boulogne, 1844. Creator: Odier, Edouard Alexandre (1800-1887)
Eustace III, Count of Boulogne, 1844. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Baldwin I of Constantinople (1171-1205), 1845. Creator: Picot
Baldwin I of Constantinople (1171-1205), 1845. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Bohemond I of Antioch, 1843. Creator: Blondel, Merry-Joseph (1781-1853)
Bohemond I of Antioch, 1843. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Alberic Clement, the first Marshal of France, 1844. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

L empereur Napoleon Ier donne l ordre avant la bataille d
5974585 L empereur Napoleon Ier donne l ordre avant la bataille d Austerlitz le 2 decembre 1805, detail, 1808 (oil on canvas) by Vernet, Carle (1758-1836); 350x645 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Christ Walking On The Water (oil on panel)
3822410 Christ Walking On The Water (oil on panel) by Morris, Phillip Richard (1838-1902); 38x29 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; British

Elijah Fed By The Ravens (oil on canvas)
3822442 Elijah Fed By The Ravens (oil on canvas) by Ribera, Jusepe de (c.1590-1652); 109.5x122.5 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; Spanish

Cinderella (oil on prepared board)
3822441 Cinderella (oil on prepared board) by Redgrave, Richard (1804-88); 29x40.8 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Jacques Jordaens, Flemish painter, draughtsman and tapestry designer known for his history paintings
6338778 Portrait of Jacques Jordaens, Flemish painter, draughtsman and tapestry designer known for his history paintings, genre scenes and portraits, 1593-1678 by Jode, Pieter de

Le roi Louis-Philippe entoure de ses cinq fils sortant par la grille d
5974587 Le roi Louis-Philippe entourede ses cinq fils sortant par la grille d honneur du chAteau de Versailles aprAs avoir passeune revue militaire dans les cours, 10 juin 1837 by Vernet

The Veneration of St Lambert, 1648 (oil on canvas)
5938165 The Veneration of St Lambert, 1648 (oil on canvas) by Miel, Jan van Bike (1599-1663); 79x52.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Flemish

The Israelites Rejoicing After Crossing The Red Sea (oil on copper)
3822432 The Israelites Rejoicing After Crossing The Red Sea (oil on copper) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665) (after); 79.5x102.5 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire

Lot entertaining the Angels (oil on canvas on wood panel)
3934308 Lot entertaining the Angels (oil on canvas on wood panel) by Schiavone, Andrea (Meldolla) (fl.1527/30-63); 30.5x48.2 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Latona and the Lycian fishermen, c. 1715-16 (oil on canvas)
3934262 Latona and the Lycian fishermen, c.1715-16 (oil on canvas) by Loo, Jean-Baptiste van (1684-1745); 83.8x260.3 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Moses saved from the water, 1555 (oil on canvas)
6347346 Moses saved from the water, 1555 (oil on canvas) by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94); 56x119 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Luisa Ricciarini; Italian, out of copyright

Handwriting and signature of William Hogarth, from a letter to Sir Richard Grosvenor
KDC384221 Handwriting and signature of William Hogarth, from a letter to Sir Richard Grosvenor concerning his commission of a picture of Sigismunda, June 13

Noah Sending Forth The Dove (oil on panel)
3822411 Noah Sending Forth The Dove (oil on panel) by Morris, Phillip Richard (1838-1902); 30.5x23 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; British

Elevation Of The Cross (oil on canvas)
3822403 Elevation Of The Cross (oil on canvas) by Mols, John Henry (fl.c.1880-90); 123.5x94 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire

The Judgement of Midas (oil on wood panel)
3934306 The Judgement of Midas (oil on wood panel) by Schiavone, Andrea (Meldolla) (fl.1527/30-63); 28x38 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: Showing, left to right)

The Return of the Prodigal Son, c. 1712-16 (oil on canvas)
3934290 The Return of the Prodigal Son, c.1712-16 (oil on canvas) by Kent, William (1684-1748); 105.4x90.2 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

The Contest of Apollo and Pan, 1599 (oil on copper)
5938136 The Contest of Apollo and Pan, 1599 (oil on copper) by Rottenhammer, Hans I or Johann (1564-1625); 25.4x35 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; German

Le roi de Naples ordonne la prise de la ville en aout 1808 et y assiste depuis Massa
5974586 Le roi de Naples ordonne la prise de la ville en aout 1808 et y assiste depuis Massa Lubrense by Fischetti, Odoardo (fl.c.1780-c.1823); Museo Nazionale di San Martino & Certosa, Naples

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"Capturing the Essence of History: A Glimpse into Historical Paintings" History painting has long been a powerful medium through which artists depict significant events and personalities from the past. From Stephen Bathory at Pskov to Hugues de Payens, Grand Master of the Knights Templar, these artworks transport us back in time, allowing us to witness pivotal moments firsthand. In Lehmann's portrayal of Hugues de Payens, we are immersed in the world of medieval knights and their noble pursuits. Similarly, Samuel Hirszenberg's "Excommunicated Spinoza" captures the tension between religion and philosophy during a critical period in history. The Death of King Gustav II Adolf at the Battle of Lutzen reminds us of the sacrifices made by leaders on the battlefield. Meanwhile, The Legend of Danish Flag transports us to an epic battle scene where Dannebrog falls from the sky as a symbol of hope and victory. Charles Martel's triumph over invading forces is vividly depicted by Charles de Steuben in his masterpiece "Battle of Tours. " Equally captivating is Vercingetorix throwing down his arms before Julius Caesar - an iconic moment that Eugenie Servieres beautifully immortalizes. "The Ignominious Entry" brings forth a different perspective as Peder Sunnanvader and Master Knut face humiliation upon entering Stockholm. This artwork serves as a reminder that history is not always filled with glorious victories but also encompasses moments marked by defeat and shame. The storming of Redoubt by Wurttemberg troops takes us back to Borodino 1812 when bravery clashed with adversity amidst war-torn landscapes. On a lighter note, John Frederick Tayler's "Fete champetre" offers glimpses into leisurely gatherings during Charles II's reign - reminding us that even amidst turmoil, life goes on.