Spear Collection (page 5)

Lion hunting in Africa (engraving)
8631278 Lion hunting in Africa (engraving) by Dixon, H. (fl.1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lion hunting in Africa. Illustration from Black and White)

The Dawn of Life, building a Home (litho)
8661033 The Dawn of Life, building a Home (litho) by Ruith, Horace van (1839-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dawn of Life, building a Home)

Contest with a hippopotamus (litho)
8641478 Contest with a hippopotamus (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Contest with a hippopotamus)

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Angelica, Ukrainian, urn and factory (chromolitho)
8677356 Angelica, Ukrainian, urn and factory (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: U for umbella (angelica), Ukrainian, urn and usine (factory)

Indian, Les Invalides, iris and iguana (chromolitho)
8677344 Indian, Les Invalides, iris and iguana (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I for Indian, Les Invalides, iris and iguana)

Achilles, scene from Homer's Iliad (litho)
8664127 Achilles, scene from Homer's Iliad (litho) by Chesterman, Hugh (1884-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Achilles, scene from Homer's Iliad)

The Battle of the Frogs and Mice (chromolitho)
8664000 The Battle of the Frogs and Mice (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of the Frogs and Mice)

Hoplites, soldiers of ancient Greece (engraving)
8635026 Hoplites, soldiers of ancient Greece (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hoplites, soldiers of ancient Greece. Illustration from Hellas)

Diomedes protected by Athena (engraving)
8634985 Diomedes protected by Athena (engraving) by Loeffler, Ludwig (1819-1876) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Diomedes protected by Athena. Illustration from Hellas)

Fishing in the Andaman Islands, India (colour litho)
8663572 Fishing in the Andaman Islands, India (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing in the Andaman Islands, India)

Mephisto from the Opera Faust, 1870-86 (oil on panel)
5861393 Mephisto from the Opera Faust, 1870-86 (oil on panel) by Monticelli, Adolphe Joseph Thomas (1824-86); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli).

Don Quixote de la Mancha the ingenious knight, 19th century (illustration)
8822168 Don Quixote de la Mancha the ingenious knight, 19th century (illustration) by Roux, George (1853-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

David and Goliath. Auxerre cathedral (stained glass)
8711332 David and Goliath. Auxerre cathedral (stained glass); (add.info.: Auxerre Cathedral. Stained glass. David using his sling to bring down the Philistine giant Goliath. Auxerre)

Battle in the Middle Age, 15th century (miniature)
8698334 Battle in the Middle Age, 15th century (miniature) by French School, (15th century); (add.info.: History. France. Battle in the Middle Age, during the reign of Charles the Great)

The hunting of bison
5308055 The hunting of bison.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the hunting of bison with the use of lances. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Africa: Dinka warrior with spear (b/w photo)
8664789 Africa: Dinka warrior with spear (b/w photo) by Bernatzik, Hugo Adolf (1897-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dinka warrior with spear)

Engraving depicting an ancient meteor shower shown as fiery lances. Dated 16th Century
UIG5426106 Engraving depicting an ancient meteor shower shown as fiery lances. Dated 16th Century; UIG.

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Tools and weapons of the Australian aborigines. Drinking vessel made of dulse leaf 1, stone knife 2
FLO4624346 Tools and weapons of the Australian aborigines. Drinking vessel made of dulse leaf 1, stone knife 2, basket for shells 3, basket 4, shell necklace 5, spears 6-9, wooden sword 10,12

Ancient Briton with spear and shield, naked Caledonians with woad tattoos, and Queen Boudica with wooden chariot
FLO4623100 Ancient Briton with spear and shield, naked Caledonians with woad tattoos, and Queen Boudica with wooden chariot

African buffalo or Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer (Bos cafer). Naked South African men with spears, shields
FLO4718890 African buffalo or Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer (Bos cafer). Naked South African men with spears, shields, blankets and buffalo on a trek

An Amazon female warrior on horseback (engraving)
3479883 An Amazon female warrior on horseback (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration depicting an Amazon female warrior on horseback. In Greek mythology, the Amazons, were a race of women warriors)

Engraving of 17th Century Pikeman
3056352 Engraving of 17th Century Pikeman; Heeresgeschichtliches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Early 17th Century engraving of a Pikeman wearing armor); © Don Troiani

Harassment and persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire during the 4th century.. Mid-19th century (engraving)
865381 Harassment and persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire during the 4th century.. Mid-19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Greenlanders in polar dress made of animal skins
864663 Greenlanders in polar dress made of animal skins; (add.info.: Greenlanders in polar dress made of animal skins, carrying a spear and a bow and arrow)

19th century Nuremberg post-runner
673361 19th century Nuremberg post-runner; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Nuremberg post-runner); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Standards of Roman legions (top) and Weapons and armour used by Roman soldiers, 1801 (Copperplate engraving)
533935 Standards of Roman legions (top) and Weapons and armour used by Roman soldiers, 1801 (Copperplate engraving); (add.info)

A Mameluke Exercising, published by R Bowyer, 1802
BON40792 A Mameluke Exercising, published by R Bowyer, 1802; Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams, London, UK.

Iberian, Celt and Moors (colour litho)
8672874 Iberian, Celt and Moors (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peoples of ancient and medieval Portugal: Iberian, Celt and Moors)

Ancient Greek helmets, headgear and weapons (engraving)
8635049 Ancient Greek helmets, headgear and weapons (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek helmets, headgear and weapons)

Alexander the Great deploying the Macedonian phalanx in battle against the Thracians (engraving)
8635114 Alexander the Great deploying the Macedonian phalanx in battle against the Thracians (engraving) by German School

Brasidas defending Methone against the Athenians (engraving)
8635079 Brasidas defending Methone against the Athenians (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brasidas defending Methone against the Athenians)

Miltiades at the Battle of Marathon (engraving)
8635025 Miltiades at the Battle of Marathon (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miltiades at the Battle of Marathon, Greece, 490 BC)

New Zealand, 1890s: Maori Curios (b/w photo)
8662730 New Zealand, 1890s: Maori Curios (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maori Curios)

Bear hunting in Sweden (colour litho)
8663533 Bear hunting in Sweden (colour litho) by Wallander, Josef Wilhelm (1821-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bear hunting in Sweden)

Hunting hares in Ancient Greece (colour litho)
8663540 Hunting hares in Ancient Greece (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunting hares in Ancient Greece. From an ancient Greek vase painting)

Blackfellow throwing a Spear (engraving)
8647993 Blackfellow throwing a Spear (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blackfellow throwing a Spear. Queensland)

A Woman from the Land of Eskimos, 1826 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879728 A Woman from the Land of Eskimos, 1826 (oil on fabric) by Cogniet, Leon (1794-1880); 62.9x57.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Leon Cogniet).

Bacchante on a Panther, 1855 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879717 Bacchante on a Panther, 1855 (oil on fabric) by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905); 87.3x127 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Photograph of Admiralty Islanders. Scientific discovery expedition of HMS Challenger (1858) 1872-76
7342586 Photograph of Admiralty Islanders. Scientific discovery expedition of HMS Challenger (1858) 1872-76, album of Assistant Paymaster John Hynes (b/w photo) by Unknown Artist

Polar bear hunting, 17th century
7177213 Polar bear hunting, 17th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mariners hunting polar bears in the Arctic ocean in the early 17th century)

King Solomon receives the queen of Sheba, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665489 King Solomon receives the queen of Sheba, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: King Solomon receives the queen of Sheba)

The death of Ahab, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665397 The death of Ahab, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: The death of Ahab, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

Stilicho (Flavius Stilicho or Stiliccho, 360-408) in arms, general, patrice and consul of the Western Roman Empire
AIS5380588 Stilicho (Flavius Stilicho or Stiliccho, 360-408) in arms, general, patrice and consul of the Western Roman Empire, Right panel of the Stilicho diptych, c

Battle scene. 501 BC
AIS5390372 Battle scene. 501 BC.; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Battle scene. 501 BC. Detail of a ceramic plate Paris.).

Indigenous by South Africa. C19th (Engraving)
AIS5393965 Indigenous by South Africa. C19th (Engraving); Private Collection; © Lorio / Iberfoto.

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"Spear: A Weapon of Power, Valor, and Legacy" Throughout history, the spear has been a symbol of strength and authority. From ancient civilizations to medieval battles, its presence has left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. In Derek Jarman's Caravaggio (1986), Sean Bean embodies the essence of power as he wields a spear with commanding grace. Just like Queen Boudica of the Iceni Tribe who fearlessly led her people into battle against Roman oppression. The Bayeux Tapestry vividly portrays the Norman Conquest where spears were raised high in anticipation, and is here that Odin sits upon his throne, watching over warriors armed with spears as they prepare for war. King Harold's foot soldiers brandishing their spears and battle axes in the Bayeux Tapestry remind us of their unwavering loyalty and determination during times of conflict. In 1918, Trotsky slayed the counter-revolutionary dragon in a powerful poster that showcased not only his bravery but also the symbolic might of the spear. Freya rides triumphantly in her chariot adorned with spears, representing both beauty and strength intertwined. This echoes throughout history as seen during The Battle of Agincourt in 1415 when brave soldiers readied themselves for combat wielding their trusty spears. Boadicea (Boudica) stands tall among her people; her spear held high as she fought fiercely against those who sought to oppress them. Her legacy lives on through time immemorial. Even before recorded history began, prehistoric humans relied on primitive spear-throwers to hunt for survival. These early tools laid down foundations for future advancements in weaponry. An Assyrian king confidently rides his chariot while holding a gleaming spear - an emblematic representation of dominance over enemies encountered along ancient trade routes. Ancient Romans donned elaborate costumes complete with ceremonial spears during grand spectacles, showcasing their military prowess and cultural opulence.