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"From Ancient Epics to Modern Tragedies: The Captivity Chronicles" Terry Waite is reunited with his beloved MGB sports car: A symbol of freedom restored

Background imageHostage Collection: Terry Waite is reunited with his beloved MGB sports car

Terry Waite is reunited with his beloved MGB sports car. He had left the blue car in the garage of his Blackheath home when he flew off to Beirut in the early winter of 1987

The Sons of Sultan Tippu are received by Lord Cornwallis as Hostages (litho)
8631114 The Sons of Sultan Tippu are received by Lord Cornwallis as Hostages (litho) by Margetson, William Henry (1861-1940) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHostage Collection: Postcard, Satirique en N & B, 1914_8_31: City of amiens - War of 14 -18, Amiens, Posters

Postcard, Satirique en N & B, 1914_8_31: City of amiens - War of 14 -18, Amiens, Posters
ICA4948526 Postcard, Satirique en N & B, 1914_8_31: City of amiens - War of 14 -18, Amiens, Posters; (add.info.: Postcard, Satirique en N & B, 1914_8_31: City of amiens - War of 14 -18, Amiens)

Background imageHostage Collection: The bourgeois of Calais take hostage to Edward of England (1312-1377)

The bourgeois of Calais take hostage to Edward of England (1312-1377), during the siege of Calais (1346)
FLO4607638 The bourgeois of Calais take hostage to Edward of England (1312-1377), during the siege of Calais (1346) - Surrender of Calais to King Edward III, 1346. Copperplate engraving by J

Background imageHostage Collection: Philip of Macedon at Thebes (litho)

Philip of Macedon at Thebes (litho)
8660744 Philip of Macedon at Thebes (litho) by Bacon, Henry James Lynch (HL) (1875-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philip of Macedon at Thebes)

Background imageHostage Collection: Ivan Shishman III delivers up his Sister to Sultan Murad I, 1366 (litho)

Ivan Shishman III delivers up his Sister to Sultan Murad I, 1366 (litho)
8661426 Ivan Shishman III delivers up his Sister to Sultan Murad I, 1366 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHostage Collection: The Roman Princess Placidia (Galla Placidia) (390-450) daughter of Theodosius I

The Roman Princess Placidia (Galla Placidia) (390-450) daughter of Theodosius I, taken hostage by the Visigoths in 410
ELD4876974 The Roman Princess Placidia (Galla Placidia) (390-450) daughter of Theodosius I, taken hostage by the Visigoths in 410, serves wine a Alaric (Galla Placidia)

Background imageHostage Collection: The Heavenly Wedding. Emmanuel Sweborg: Amore Conjugiali, 1919-1920. Creator: Ivar Rosenberg

The Heavenly Wedding. Emmanuel Sweborg: Amore Conjugiali, 1919-1920. Creator: Ivar Rosenberg
The Heavenly Wedding. Emmanuel Sweborg: Amore Conjugiali, 1919-1920

Background imageHostage Collection: Lord Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) receiving Tipu Sahib's Sons, c1792

Lord Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) receiving Tipu Sahib's Sons, c1792. Creators: Anon, Henry Singleton
Lord Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) receiving Tipu Sahib's Sons Abdul Khaliq Sultan (1782-1806) and Mu'izz-ud-din Sultan (1783-1818) as hostages at Seringapatam 26 February 1792

Background imageHostage Collection: Shutendoji Surrounded by Women, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Shutendoji Surrounded by Women, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Shutendoji Surrounded by Women, 1865. Series: One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

Background imageHostage Collection: The Great Battle at Yashima, 1883. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

The Great Battle at Yashima, 1883. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Great Battle at Yashima, 1883

Background imageHostage Collection: A Cat with a Young Bird in its Mouth. Five studies in one frame, 1885. Creator: Bruno Liljefors

A Cat with a Young Bird in its Mouth. Five studies in one frame, 1885. Creator: Bruno Liljefors
A Cat with a Young Bird in its Mouth. Five studies in one frame, 1885

Background imageHostage Collection: Jacob's sons must leave Simeon in Egypt until they return with Benjamin, 1742-1801. Creator: Anon

Jacob's sons must leave Simeon in Egypt until they return with Benjamin, 1742-1801. Creator: Anon
Jacob's sons must leave Simeon in Egypt until they return with Benjamin, 1742-1801

Background imageHostage Collection: 'Dix otages Francais rendus far l'Allemagne. 1916. Creator: Unknown

'Dix otages Francais rendus far l'Allemagne. 1916. Creator: Unknown
Dix otages Francais rendus far l'Allemagne, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Janvier, Fevrier, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin 1916"

Background imageHostage Collection: The capitulation of Calais (1346), 19th century (engraving)

The capitulation of Calais (1346), 19th century (engraving)
PCT5618253 The capitulation of Calais (1346), 19th century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Hundred Years War: The capitulation of Calais (1346)

Background imageHostage Collection: Father Serapion martyred in Algeria, North Africa

Father Serapion martyred in Algeria, North Africa
Father Serapion, an English or Irish Mercedarian friar, offers himself as a hostage in order to free captive Christians in Algeria, North Africa

Background imageHostage Collection: Rebels capture a British soldier during the Taiping Rebellion in China (w / c on paper)

Rebels capture a British soldier during the Taiping Rebellion in China (w / c on paper)
PNP367556 Rebels capture a British soldier during the Taiping Rebellion in China (w/c on paper) by Scott, W. R.s (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHostage Collection: Terry Waite former hostage and Church of England Envoy with wife Frances Waite outside

Terry Waite former hostage and Church of England Envoy with wife Frances Waite outside their home in Blackheath, London, where he appeared to thank well-wishers and deliver a seasonal message

Background imageHostage Collection: Blindfolded Man

Blindfolded Man
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Background imageHostage Collection: Miss Josephine Meeker, taken prisoner with her mother by the American Indian revolts in 1880

Miss Josephine Meeker, taken prisoner with her mother by the American Indian revolts in 1880
XEE4404508 Miss Josephine Meeker, taken prisoner with her mother by the American Indian revolts in 1880. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Josephine Meeker)

Background imageHostage Collection: Joseph keeping Simeon hostage: Joseph the Patriarch asks his brothers to introduce him to

Joseph keeping Simeon hostage: Joseph the Patriarch asks his brothers to introduce him to the younger Benjamin
XEE4415089 Joseph keeping Simeon hostage: Joseph the Patriarch asks his brothers to introduce him to the younger Benjamin and keeps Simeon hostage waiting for their return

Background imageHostage Collection: Portrait of Mary Winchester, The Captive of the Lushais, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Portrait of Mary Winchester, The Captive of the Lushais, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Portrait of Mary Winchester, The Captive of the Lushais, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageHostage Collection: The Marquis Cornwallis receiving the Hostage princes, sons of Tippoo Sultan, 1792 (line engraving)

The Marquis Cornwallis receiving the Hostage princes, sons of Tippoo Sultan, 1792 (line engraving, coloured)
5929033 The Marquis Cornwallis receiving the Hostage princes, sons of Tippoo Sultan, 1792 (line engraving, coloured) by Brown, M

Background imageHostage Collection: The Prison, Magdala, 1868 (w / c)

The Prison, Magdala, 1868 (w / c)
5929550 The Prison, Magdala, 1868 (w/c) by James, Francis (Frank) Cornelius (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: The Prison, Magdala, 1868)

Background imageHostage Collection: Camillus and the Schoolmaster of Falerii, 1635-40 (oil on canvas)

Camillus and the Schoolmaster of Falerii, 1635-40 (oil on canvas)
FIA5393739 Camillus and the Schoolmaster of Falerii, 1635-40 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 134x143 cm; Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Marco Furio Camillo)

Background imageHostage Collection: Francois 1st exchange for his two sons hostage on Bidassoa 17 / 03 / 1526

Francois 1st exchange for his two sons hostage on Bidassoa 17 / 03 / 1526
XEE4415461 Francois 1st exchange for his two sons hostage on Bidassoa 17/03/1526. In " Histoire populaire de France", sd. circa 1885. Engraving

Background imageHostage Collection: L Plate au beurre, Satirique en Couleurs, 1908_5_30: Case Dreyfus

L Plate au beurre, Satirique en Couleurs, 1908_5_30: Case Dreyfus
ICA4937264 L Plate au beurre, Satirique en Couleurs, 1908_5_30: Case Dreyfus, Calais - Jules Quesnay de Beaurepaire (1834-1923), Rochefort Henri (1831-1913), Drumont Edouard (1844-1917)

Background imageHostage Collection: For all the world, I was led like a dancing bear, an illustration from Treasure Island by Robert

For all the world, I was led like a dancing bear, an illustration from Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, pub
3664666 For all the world, I was led like a dancing bear, an illustration from Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, pub.by Charles Scribner's Sons, 1911 (colour litho) by Wyeth

Background imageHostage Collection: Reconciliation of the Holy Roman Emperor Henry VI and Richard the Lionheart, 1194 (engraving)

Reconciliation of the Holy Roman Emperor Henry VI and Richard the Lionheart, 1194 (engraving)
3647303 Reconciliation of the Holy Roman Emperor Henry VI and Richard the Lionheart, 1194 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHostage Collection: The Surrender of Two Sons of Tippoo Sultaun, engraved by A. H. Payne (litho)

The Surrender of Two Sons of Tippoo Sultaun, engraved by A. H. Payne (litho)
475402 The Surrender of Two Sons of Tippoo Sultaun, engraved by A.H. Payne (litho) by Singleton, Henry (1766-1839) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHostage Collection: Reception of the hostages from Tipu Sahib, Sultan of Mysore, by Lord Cornwallis

Reception of the hostages from Tipu Sahib, Sultan of Mysore, by Lord Cornwallis, March 1792. Tipus two sons, aged about ten and eight

Background imageHostage Collection: Study for Jean d Air, from the Burghers of Calais, c. 1905-10 (bronze)

Study for Jean d Air, from the Burghers of Calais, c. 1905-10 (bronze)
NUL120324 Study for Jean d Air, from the Burghers of Calais, c.1905-10 (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); height: 68.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHostage Collection: Cover of 'Le Cri de Paris', Satirique en Couleurs

Cover of "Le Cri de Paris", Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4929720 Cover of " Le Cri de Paris", Satirique en Couleurs, 1913_6_22: L entente franco-allemande " You can see it gentlemen, l Alsace itself says nothing

Background imageHostage Collection: Queen Philippa Interceding to Edward III for the Lives of the Burghers of Calais - The

Queen Philippa Interceding to Edward III for the Lives of the Burghers of Calais - The
GIA4728036 Queen Philippa Interceding to Edward III for the Lives of the Burghers of Calais - The Queen of Angeleterre Philippa of Hainaut (1314-1369)

Background imageHostage Collection: Pierre Porcon de La Barbinais, captain of frigate, was taken prisoner by the dey of

Pierre Porcon de La Barbinais, captain of frigate, was taken prisoner by the dey of
XEE4407162 Pierre Porcon de La Barbinais, captain of frigate, was taken prisoner by the dey of Algiers. He sent him to bargain with King Louis XIV the treatment of French captives in Algeria

Background imageHostage Collection: Study for Eustache de St. Pierre, from the Burghers of Calais, c. 1905-10 (bronze)

Study for Eustache de St. Pierre, from the Burghers of Calais, c. 1905-10 (bronze)
NUL120330 Study for Eustache de St. Pierre, from the Burghers of Calais, c.1905-10 (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); height: 68.5 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageHostage Collection: Siege of Calais by King Edward III, Hundred Years War

Siege of Calais by King Edward III, Hundred Years War
Scene towards the end of the Siege of Calais by King Edward III, with the six Burghers on the right, during the Hundred Years War

Background imageHostage Collection: Tippoo Sabibs sons delivered as hostages to the English (litho)

Tippoo Sabibs sons delivered as hostages to the English (litho)
3744553 Tippoo Sabibs sons delivered as hostages to the English (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sultan Fateh Ali Tipu (1750-1799)

Background imageHostage Collection: Fallen amongst thieves (engraving)

Fallen amongst thieves (engraving)
3643613 Fallen amongst thieves (engraving) by Sime, Sidney Herbert (1867-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fallen amongst thieves. Illustration for The Boys Own Annual, 1893)

Background imageHostage Collection: The continence of Scipio the African, 1524-1525 or 1528-1530 (fresco)

The continence of Scipio the African, 1524-1525 or 1528-1530 (fresco)
LRI4601829 The continence of Scipio the African, 1524-1525 or 1528-1530 (fresco) by Beccafumi, Domenico (1486-1551); Palazzo Casini Casuccini, Siena

Background imageHostage Collection: The continence of Scipio the African, 1515-1542. (painting on wood)

The continence of Scipio the African, 1515-1542. (painting on wood)
LRI4601397 The continence of Scipio the African, 1515-1542. (painting on wood) by Beccafumi, Domenico (1486-1551); Pinacoteca Nazionale & Museo di Palazzo Mansi, Lucca, Tuscany

Background imageHostage Collection: Federigo Gonzaga, 1510 (tempera on wood)

Federigo Gonzaga, 1510 (tempera on wood)
3618007 Federigo Gonzaga, 1510 (tempera on wood) by Francia, (Francesco di Marco Raibolini) Il (1450-1517); 45.1 x 34.3 cm cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Tempera on wood)

Background imageHostage Collection: Commissioners turned hostages: arrest of Dumouriez, 04. 1793

Commissioners turned hostages: arrest of Dumouriez, 04. 1793
LSE4076582 Commissioners turned hostages: arrest of Dumouriez, 04.1793 by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageHostage Collection: Ancient Rome: 'Clelie passing the Tiber'

Ancient Rome: "Clelie passing the Tiber"
JLJ4604405 Ancient Rome: " Clelie passing the Tiber" The Roman heroine delivered hostage to Porsenna, King of the Etruscans, who was besieging Rome

Background imageHostage Collection: Study for Jean de Fiennes, from the Burghers of Calais, c. 1905-10 (bronze)

Study for Jean de Fiennes, from the Burghers of Calais, c. 1905-10 (bronze)
NUL120331 Study for Jean de Fiennes, from the Burghers of Calais, c.1905-10 (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); height: 72.5 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageHostage Collection: Study for Andrien d Andres, from the Burghers of Calais, c. 1905-10 (bronze)

Study for Andrien d Andres, from the Burghers of Calais, c. 1905-10 (bronze)
NUL120329 Study for Andrien d Andres, from the Burghers of Calais, c.1905-10 (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); height: 58.5 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageHostage Collection: Study for Jacques de Wissant, from the Burghers of Calais, c. 1905-10 (bronze)

Study for Jacques de Wissant, from the Burghers of Calais, c. 1905-10 (bronze)
NUL120328 Study for Jacques de Wissant, from the Burghers of Calais, c.1905-10 (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); height: 68.5 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageHostage Collection: Alexander at the Battle of Arbela (tempera on vellum)

Alexander at the Battle of Arbela (tempera on vellum)
WAK64254 Alexander at the Battle of Arbela (tempera on vellum) by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90) (after); 30x57 cm; The Hepworth Wakefield, West Yorkshire, UK; eThe Hepworth Wakefield; French



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"From Ancient Epics to Modern Tragedies: The Captivity Chronicles" Terry Waite is reunited with his beloved MGB sports car: A symbol of freedom restored, Terry Waite's reunion with his cherished MGB sports car marks a triumphant return from the clutches of captivity. The abduction of Jennie (litho): In this haunting lithograph, the chilling tale of Jennie's abduction unfolds, leaving us captivated by the mystery that surrounds her disappearance. Claude Duval, illustration from Macaulay's History of England (oil on canvas): Immerse yourself in history as you witness Claude Duval's audacious exploits through this captivating oil painting inspired by Macaulay's History of England. Mary Winchester: Mary Winchester, a name etched in history as she defied all odds and emerged unbroken after being held hostage – an embodiment of resilience and strength. Blindfolded Man: With sight stolen but spirit unyielding, the blindfolded man stands as a powerful symbol against oppression and reminds us that even in darkness, hope prevails. Woman whispering in ear of Russian executioner not to shoot the prisoner: This poignant print captures a moment where compassion triumphs over cruelty; a woman whispers desperately into an executioner's ear to spare a life hanging by a thread. Iliad d Homere: Faience dish made by Francesco Xanto Aveli representing the abduction of Helene by Paris: On this exquisite faience dish crafted centuries ago lies immortalized one fateful episode – Paris' audacious act that would ignite the flames engulfing Troy in war. Guerre punique : "La continence de Scipion l Africain": Amidst ancient conflicts, General Scipio Africanus emerges as both conqueror and savior - liberating hostages held by Carthaginians, his noble act etched in history.