Ransom Collection

Knights at Crecy Battle
After the battle of Crecy, the English knights pursue the French off the field of battle and take many nobles prisoner, who are afterwards obliged to pay ransom

Antiochus III of Syria returns Scipios captured son
Antiochus III of Syria, though an enemy, returns the Roman leader Scipio Africanuss captured son without demanding a ransom

The Mercy Fathers ransoming the captives in Algeria, c. 1830-40 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT287709 The Mercy Fathers ransoming the captives in Algeria, c.1830-40 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

RMS Titanic - Relief Fund cheque, Mrs M A Ransom
RMS Titanic - Relief Fund cheque dated 28 April 1917 for four pounds and two shillings to Mrs M A (Martha Ann) Ransom, widow of first class saloon steward and victim James Ransom of Knowle, Bristol

During the Siege of Calais by Edward III, six burghers offer themselves as ransom for their fellow-citizens : his wife Philippa intercedes, and their lives are spared Date: 1346/1347

Continence of Scipio, 1650-55 (oil on canvas)
3545945 Continence of Scipio, 1650-55 (oil on canvas) by Eeckhout, Gerbrandt van den (1621-74); 133x168 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: The Continence of Scipio)

The Ransom of the Lady Missionaries, Madame Tsilka-Ligord meeting her Husband (litho)
1043860 The Ransom of the Lady Missionaries, Madame Tsilka-Ligord meeting her Husband (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ransom of the Lady Missionaries)

"All the women of France will spin their distaffs to pay my ransom"(colour litho)
976002 " All the women of France will spin their distaffs to pay my ransom" (colour litho) by Semant, Paul de (1855-1915); Private Collection; (add.info)

Harolds Captivity Announced to William of Normandy, who is informed that Guy of Ponthieu Demands Ransom for him
LLM456959 Harolds Captivity Announced to William of Normandy, who is informed that Guy of Ponthieu Demands Ransom for him by Maclise

Waits in Tribulation, a Song for Ransom (litho)
1601403 Waits in Tribulation, a Song for Ransom (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waits in Tribulation, a Song for Ransom)

44th Regiment at Gundamuck
In 1841 the 44th was in Kabul where uprising endangered the garrison. Constantly attacked, without shelter or food, the force waded in deep snow through narrow passes for four days trying to reach

Lord Beaumanoir paying the Ransom of the Constable de Clisson (engraving)
3655264 Lord Beaumanoir paying the Ransom of the Constable de Clisson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Joness Romance, the Story of a Little Trip to the Continent (colour litho)
1048313 Joness Romance, the Story of a Little Trip to the Continent (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joness Romance)

Swein demanding ransom (engraving)
2792882 Swein demanding ransom (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swein demanding ransom)

Kidnapping of two women by bandits in Turkey (engraving)
6000516 Kidnapping of two women by bandits in Turkey (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kidnapping of two women by bandits in Turkey)

Saladin watching captured Christians pass by after his capture of Jerusalem, 1187 (engraving)
3647273 Saladin watching captured Christians pass by after his capture of Jerusalem, 1187 (engraving) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Freeing of 1000 captured crusaders by the Knights Hospitaller, Jerusalem (chromolitho)
1094412 Freeing of 1000 captured crusaders by the Knights Hospitaller, Jerusalem (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Vae Victis (Woe to the conquered) (chromolitho)
1094378 Vae Victis (Woe to the conquered) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vae Victis (Woe to the conquered)

Among the Brigands is Smyrna (engraving)
1045653 Among the Brigands is Smyrna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Among the Brigands is Smyrna)

Brennus at Rome (litho)
STC416039 Brennus at Rome (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brennus (4th century BC), chieftain of the Senones; ); The Stapleton Collection; English

Ashtabula, Ohio, USA - Flatiron Park - Old Cannon
Ashtabula, Ohio, USA - Flatiron Park, looking toward Center Street - The Old Cannon - " which held Billy Whitlas $10, 000 ransom nearly six hours" Date: circa 1920

Lieut. Sidney Ransom, c1916, (1917). From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

Saint Louis and his brothers taken prisoner during the Seventh Crusade, 1250 (1522). Louis IX of France and his brothers Alphonse

Christian prisoners taken during a crusade, 13th century. Envoys of Sultan, with an old merchant on crutches acting as interpreter

Carl Gustaf Hellqvist Girl Study Valdemar Atterdag Holding Visby
Carl Gustaf Hellqvist, A Girl, Study for Valdemar Atterdag Holding Visby to Ransom, NM 1431, Girl, Study for Valdemar Atterdag fire taxes Visby 1361, painting, 1882

CLARENCE RANSOM EDWARDS (1859-1931). American general and commander of the 26th Division during World War I. Photograph, early 20th century

PPIR2A-00001
Pirate Jean Lafitte accepts a chest of ransom. Printed color halftone reproduction of a Frank Schoonover illustration

Saint Raymond Nonnatus (1204A?i?1240). Saint from Catalonia in Spain. Colored engraving. 19th century

Charles III the Fat (839-88) pays off the Viking invaders in 886, from Histoire
KW177723 Charles III the Fat (839-88) pays off the Viking invaders in 886, from Histoire de France by Colart, published c.1840 (engraving) by French School

Marcus Furius Camillus (d. c. 365 BC) and Brennus (fl. c. 389 BC) (oil on canvas)
XIR161982 Marcus Furius Camillus (d.c.365 BC) and Brennus (fl.c.389 BC) (oil on canvas) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); 40x56 cm; Musee Fesch, Ajaccio, Corsica

Pope Clement VII (1478-1534) is Held Besieged by Charles V (1500-58) High in Hadrians Tower
XJF132948 Pope Clement VII (1478-1534) is Held Besieged by Charles V (1500-58) High in Hadrians Tower, 1527 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; Italian

The Ransom; John Everett Millais, English, 1829 - 1896; 1860 - 1862; Oil on canvas; Unframed: 129.5 x 114.3 cm (51 x 45 in.), Framed: 164.1 x 146.4 x 7.6 cm (64 5/8 x 57 5/8 x 3 in.)

RANSOM RANGE, 1875. An American cast-iron stove, 1875

Picture No. 10883076
Wild Garlic / Ransom (Allium ursinum) Date:

Picture No. 10883075
Wild Garlic / Ransom covering a country lane (Allium ursinum) Date:

Bertrand du Guesclin or Gueselin (c1320-1380) Eagle of Brittany, Constable of France from 1370. Guesclin captured at Battle of Auroy and held to ransom by Duke of Brittany, 1364

Atahualpa (d1553) last Inca emperor of Peru. Captured by Pizarro who, after extorting a huge ransom, put him to death for heresy (against Christianity). Copperplate engraving, 1686

INCA EMPIRE: CONQUEST. Inca natives of Peru collecting a ransom of gold and silver to be given to the Spanish conquistadors under Francisco Pizarro, in exchange for the release of King Atahualpa

Union Martyrs: Berry, Jas. R. McPherson, Alex. Hayes, Ransom, Buford, J. Sedgwick, D. Russell, Geo. Stone, N. Lyon, OM Mitchell, EV Sumner, Wadsworth, Richardson, Stevens, Kearney, JJ Reynolds sic

Andersonville Prison as seen by John L. Ransom, author and publisher of Andersonville Diary, Escape and List of the Dead, Washington, D.C. Date c1882 Sept. 29. Andersonville Prison as seen by John L

Fafner Demands the Ring

Bullion Office. Bank of England. Sycee Silver
This bar of silver was used by the Chinese Emperor to pay a ransom. It is above the quality of British silver coin and has the date of issue

Bazajet Ransoms Captives
Bajazet, sultan of Turkey, accepts ransom money for the comte de Nevers and other French Knights, captured during a reckless invasion of Turkey near Nicopolis

Ransom Money Paid
Ransom money is paid to Turks to release captured French knights

Jean II Le Bon
JEAN II LE BON king of France, captured at Poitiers and held for ransom in the Tower of London where he died

Camillus and Brennus
Brennus, captor of Rome, barg- aining for ransom, throws his sword in the scales saying Vae victis (Woe to the defeated). But Camillus is able to save Rome

Roman Senate refuses to ransom prisoners
SECOND PUNIC WAR: The Roman Senate refuses to ransom prisoners taken by the enemy in battle, because to do so would not be honourable, and to pay so many ransoms would be very costly

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"Ransom: Tales of Redemption, Sacrifice, and Hope" In the tumultuous era of the 19th century, a powerful image emerges from Algeria. The Mercy Fathers, driven by compassion and unwavering faith, embark on a noble mission to ransom captives from their Algerian captors. Their selfless acts become an emblem of hope amidst darkness. Across time and continents, the concept weaves its way through history's tapestry. Knights at the Battle of Crecy valiantly fight for honor and freedom, knowing that victory could mean liberation or captivity. Antiochus III of Syria stands as a symbol of familial love when he returns Scipios' captured son. In this act of mercy, bonds are mended and hearts find solace in reunion. The RMS Titanic Relief Fund cheque signed by Mrs M A Ransom reminds us that even in times of tragedy and loss, humanity rallies together to support those affected, and is a testament to resilience and unity in the face of adversity. During the Siege of Calais by Edward III, six brave burghers offer themselves as ransom for their fellow-citizens. Philippa's intervention spares their lives - an embodiment not only of love but also courage against overwhelming odds. Through captivating engravings like "Histoire de Barbarie et de ses Corsaires, " published in Paris in 1637 or "Continence of Scipio, " painted between 1650-55 on canvas; we witness tales where ransoms become turning points - moments where destinies shift towards redemption or despair. "The Ransom Of The Lady Missionaries" depicts Madame Tsilka-Ligord meeting her husband after his release. This poignant lithograph captures both joyous reunions and lingering scars left behind by captivity.