Relinquishing Collection

Rama Iv(Mongkut) of Siam
CHAO FA MONGKUT Pictures with Queen Ramphuy. Worked to modernise Siam (modern Thailand), relinquishing control of Cambodia to the French (1867)

The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1635. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1635. God ordered Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac as a test of his faith (Genesis, XXII: 1-13)

The Conquest of Mexico: Diego Velasquez de Cuellar (1465-1524) Choses Hernando Cortes (1485-1547)
IND113574 The Conquest of Mexico: Diego Velasquez de Cuellar (1465-1524) Choses Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) as General of the Armada and Gives him Command (oil on canvas) by Spanish School

Ms 5089-90 The Death of King Dagobert I (c. 603-639) from
CHT178733 Ms 5089-90 The Death of King Dagobert I (c.603-639) from Chroniques des Empereurs by David Aubert, 1462 (vellum) by Brabant School, (15th century); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris

Sir Harry Rawsons Farewell to the Channel Squadron on Relinquishing his Command (litho)
1040330 Sir Harry Rawsons Farewell to the Channel Squadron on Relinquishing his Command (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

The courageous action of Eustache de Saint-Pierre at the Siege of Calais, 1346. A scene from the 100 Years War, in which Edward III of England, having finally taken Calais

Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1735. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1735. Artemis, the Greek goddess of hunting, watches the preparations for the sacrifice of Iphigenia, daughter of Agamemnon, that she has demanded

The Martyrdom of St Agatha, c1756. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
The Martyrdom of St Agatha, c1756. From the Staatliche Museen, Berlin, Germany

Processional banner, c1395-1400. Artist: Spinello Aretino
Processional banner, c1395-1400. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

The Crucifixion, (part of a diptych), early 14th century. Artist: Pacino di Bonaguida
The Crucifixion, (part of a diptych), early 14th century. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

The Crucifixion, St Marks Basilica, Venice, Italy

Christ on the Cross, 16th century. From Museu Nacional de Soares dos Reis, Portugal

After the Battle of Monterrey, Mexican General Pedro de Ampudia surrenders the city
KW378950 After the Battle of Monterrey, Mexican General Pedro de Ampudia surrenders the city to American General Zachary Taylor during the Mexican-American War of 1846-48 (colour litho)

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"Relinquishing: A Tapestry of Sacrifice and Courage" In the annals of history, there are moments when great leaders have made the ultimate sacrifice, relinquishing their power for a greater cause. Rama IV (Mongkut) of Siam, known as an enlightened ruler, embraced modernity by opening his kingdom to the world. Just like Rembrandt's poignant painting "The Sacrifice of Isaac, " where Abraham willingly offers his son as a testament of faith, these leaders faced daunting choices. Diego Velasquez de Cuellar chose Hernando Cortes to lead the conquest of Mexico, entrusting him with command over the armada. History reveals another act of relinquishment in Ms 5089-90 depicting King Dagobert I's death. Despite being a powerful monarch, he recognized that even kings must yield to mortality. Sir Harry Rawson bid farewell to his comrades in arms upon relinquishing command in lithographic art. His departure marked both an end and a new beginning for the Channel Squadron. Eustache de Saint-Pierre displayed immense courage during the Siege of Calais in 1346. He selflessly offered himself as a sacrifice to save his city from destruction - an act immortalized through time. Giovanni Battista Tiepolo captured two acts of martyrdom - Iphigenia's sacrifice and St Agatha's torment - evoking profound emotions through their vivid brushstrokes. Spinello Aretino crafted a processional banner showcasing devotion and surrender to divine forces during medieval times. It symbolizes how individuals can find solace by letting go and embracing something higher than themselves. Pacino di Bonaguida's early 14th-century diptych portrays Christ on the Cross; it represents Jesus' ultimate act of relinquishment for humanity's salvation—a timeless reminder that sometimes sacrifices pave paths towards redemption.