Spoils Of War Collection

The Triumph of Judas Maccabeus, 1635 (oil on canvas)
XNT39041 The Triumph of Judas Maccabeus, 1635 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 310x228 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes

La Marseillaise, detail from the eastern face of the Arc de Triomphe, 1832-35 (stone)
XIR65818 La Marseillaise, detail from the eastern face of the Arc de Triomphe, 1832-35 (stone) by Rude, Francois (1784-1855); Arc de Triomphe, Paris

Napoleon Bonaparte and the Revolutionary Army looting artworks and relics in Milan during the Italian Campaign, 1796
FLO4608599 Napoleon Bonaparte and the Revolutionary Army looting artworks and relics in Milan during the Italian Campaign, 1796

"After the Battle", by P. H. Calderon, A.R.A., 1864. Creator: W Thomas. "After the Battle", by P
"After the Battle", by P. H. Calderon, A.R.A., 1864. Engraving of a painting. 'A battle has raged in and around a Flemish village; the English have been victorious

Gideon Receiving a Share from the Spoil, 1561. Creator: Unknown
Gideon Receiving a Share from the Spoil, 1561. Series: The Story of Gedeon, pl. 6

Inauguration of a Russian Gun at Seaham Harbour, near Sunderland, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Inauguration of a Russian Gun at Seaham Harbour, near Sunderland, 1858. Unveiling of a cannon captured by the British during the Crimean War

Crimean Heroes and Trophies, at Woolwich - from a photograph by J. Cundall and R. Howlett, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Crimean Heroes and Trophies, at Woolwich - from a photograph by J. Cundall and R. Howlett, 1856....Company Sergeant Christy (sitting), and Sergeant Samuel McGifford, both of the 4th Battalion

Hango Trophies at Woolwich Arsenal, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Hango Trophies at Woolwich Arsenal, 1856. On...the last visit of her Majesty's ship Blenheim, to Hango [Hanko, Finland], Captain Hall, C.B

En valachie, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
En valachie, 19th century. In Wallachia

A Vise, des officiers allemands degustent en plein air les vins requisitionnes, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Vicissitudes de Guerre; A Vise, des officiers allemands degustent en plein air les vins fins requisitionnes, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919

Scenes de Guerre; Les Marocains vainqueurs, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Scenes de Guerre; Les Marocains vainqueurs fouillent dans le tas des equipements et des bagages que l'ennemi a laisses derriere lui dans sa retraite precipitee, 1914

La Bataille de la Somme; La prise de la Maisonnette: les Senegalais autour d'un phonographe, 1916 Creator: Unknown
La Bataille de la Somme; La prise de la Maisonnette: les Senegalais autour d'un phonographe pris dans une tranchee allemande de la Maisonnette, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Senator Thompson & German war relics, c1914-1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Senator Thompson & German war relics, c1914-1920. American politician and colleagues with war trophies posing by The Rescue sculpture, Capitol Building, Washington, D.C

Senator Thompson & German war relics, c1914-1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Senator Thompson & German war relics, c1914-1920. American politician and colleagues with war trophies posing by The Rescue sculpture, Capitol Building, Washington, D.C

Gun and Mortar from Bomarsund, at the Crystal Palace, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Gun and Mortar from Bomarsund, at the Crystal Palace, 1854. Cannon captured during the Crimean War, on display in south London

Russian pony and sheep from Bomarsund, brought by Captain Hall, H.M.S. "Hecla", 1854. Creator: Unknown
Russian pony and sheep from Bomarsund, brought by Captain Hall, H.M.S. "Hecla", 1854. Animals and war trophies taken from Finland during the Crimean War by a British naval officer

Russian Amulet, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Russian Amulet, 1854. One of the amulets worn by Muscovite soldiers...who fell at [the Battle of the] Alma...It consists of a small pewter locket, the workmanship very rude

Plate 30: Marcellus dedicating the spoils of war to Jupiter; from Guillielmus Becanuss S... 1636
Plate 30: Marcellus dedicating the spoils of war to Jupiter; from Guillielmus Becanuss Serenissimi Principis Ferdinandi, Hispaniarum Infantis... 1636

Roman soldiers march in procession with spoils of war or spolia on the Arch for Titus
6339992 Roman soldiers march in procession with spoils of war or spolia on the Arch for Titus, the arch of triumph celebrating Emperor Tituss victory over Jerusalem by Corsi (19th century)

Roman soldiers looting a conquered city (coloured engraving)
3630135 Roman soldiers looting a conquered city (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman soldiers looting a conquered city)

Minister Salvago-Raggi in the Italian settlement of the Forbidden City, in Beijing, at one of the... (colour litho)
2798373 Minister Salvago-Raggi in the Italian settlement of the Forbidden City, in Beijing, at one of the... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Judas Maccabeus at Maspha, illustration from L Ancien Testament
REV326546 Judas Maccabeus at Maspha, illustration from L Ancien Testament, published by Jakob Ferdinand Schreiber, Esslingen (colour engraving) by German School

Exhibition at Bullocks Museum of Bonapartes Carriage Taken at Waterloo, pub
CWA124808 Exhibition at Bullocks Museum of Bonapartes Carriage Taken at Waterloo, pub. by Rudolph Ackermann, 1816 (aquatint) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); City of Westminster Archive Centre

The Triumph of Marcus Furius Camillus (447-365 BC), from the Sala dell Udienza
BEN177350 The Triumph of Marcus Furius Camillus (447-365 BC), from the Sala dell Udienza, 1545 (fresco) (post restoration) (see 85158) by Salviati Cecchino

Ancient Rome (coloured engraving)
3630137 Ancient Rome (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Rome. Illustration from Bilder aus dem Alterthume (Braun & Schneider, Munich)

Leaves from a Norwegian Note-Book (engraving)
1594996 Leaves from a Norwegian Note-Book (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leaves from a Norwegian Note-Book)

Afghanistan, General Roberts Victory at Baba Wali, 1 September (engraving)
1060304 Afghanistan, General Roberts Victory at Baba Wali, 1 September (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Afghanistan)

Roman soldiers looting a conquered city (coloured engraving)
3630132 Roman soldiers looting a conquered city (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman soldiers looting a conquered city)

The Arch of Titus, detail of the Temple treasures being carried after the Sack of
GDG279947 The Arch of Titus, detail of the Temple treasures being carried after the Sack of Jerusalem in 70 AD, 81 AD (stone) by Roman, (1st century AD); Forum, Rome

Relief depicting the victory of Constantine the Great (270-337) over Maxentius (280-312
XIR226116 Relief depicting the victory of Constantine the Great (270-337) over Maxentius (280-312) at the Battle of Pons Milvius in 312 AD (stone) by Roman

The Tower of Skulls (photo)
JB147484 The Tower of Skulls (photo) by Turkish School, (19th century); Nis, Serbia; (add.info.: embedded with over 900 Serbian skulls)

The Arch of Titus, detail of the Temple treasures being carried after the Sack of Jerusalem in 70 AD
ALI162175 The Arch of Titus, detail of the Temple treasures being carried after the Sack of Jerusalem in 70 AD, 81 AD (stone) (b/w photo) by Roman, (1st century AD); Forum, Rome, Italy; Alinari

Trophies of war: the Japanese Army parading before Russian armaments captured in the Russo-Japanese War (colour litho)
3097604 Trophies of war: the Japanese Army parading before Russian armaments captured in the Russo-Japanese War (colour litho) by French School

The Entrance of Alexander III (356-323 BC) the Great into Babylon
XIR212827 The Entrance of Alexander III (356-323 BC) the Great into Babylon, Gobelins Workshop (tapestry) by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90) (after); ChAteau de Versailles

Ancient Rome (coloured engraving)
3630143 Ancient Rome (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Rome. Illustration from Bilder aus dem Alterthume (Braun & Schneider, Munich)

Melchizedek blessing Abraham, illustration from a catechism L
REV326551 Melchizedek blessing Abraham, illustration from a catechism L Histoire Sainte, published by Charles Delagrave, Paris (colour litho) by French School

The Battle against the Dacians, detail from Trajans Column, 113 AD (limestone)
XIR190263 The Battle against the Dacians, detail from Trajans Column, 113 AD (limestone) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Forum, Rome

War Sketches (engraving)
1589663 War Sketches (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: War Sketches. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 6 October 1877)

The Trophies of the Morocco War (engraving)
1625160 The Trophies of the Morocco War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trophies of the Morocco War)

Raid on Gotha (colour litho)
964550 Raid on Gotha (colour litho) by Knoetel, Richard (1857-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raid on Gotha, Seven Years War, 15 September 1757)

Ashantee Golden Ornaments and Trophies (engraving)
1105709 Ashantee Golden Ornaments and Trophies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ashantee Golden Ornaments and Trophies)

Victory Reclining Amid Trophies, c. 1500 / 1503. Creator: Jacopo de Barbari
Victory Reclining Amid Trophies, c. 1500/1503

The Triumph of Julius Caesar [no. 1 and 2 plus 2 columns], 1599. Creator: Andrea Andreani
The Triumph of Julius Caesar [no.1 and 2 plus 2 columns], 1599

The Triumph of Julius Caesar [no. 3 and 4 plus 2 columns], 1599. Creator: Andrea Andreani
The Triumph of Julius Caesar [no.3 and 4 plus 2 columns], 1599

Pillaging a Monastery, c. 1633. Creator: Jacques Callot
Pillaging a Monastery, c. 1633

Distribution of Rewards, c. 1633. Creator: Jacques Callot
Distribution of Rewards, c. 1633

Mars Seated Amid Trophies, 1540-56. Creator: Leon Davent
Mars Seated Amid Trophies, 1540-56

Sheet 7: procession, from The Triumph of Julius Caesar, 1599. Creator: Bernardo Malpizzi
Sheet 7: procession, from The Triumph of Julius Caesar, 1599

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"Capturing the Essence of Victory: The Spoils of War" In the grandeur of history, echoes resound through time, immortalizing tales of triumph and conquest. From the stirring notes of La Marseillaise to the intricate details etched upon the eastern face of the Arc de Triomphe, we are transported into a world where spoils of war hold stories untold. A canvas painted with passion reveals "The Triumph of Judas Maccabeus, " an oil masterpiece that portrays valorous victory against all odds. Meanwhile, Plate 30 showcases Marcellus dedicating spoils to Jupiter in a vivid display crafted by Johannes Meursius and Willem van der Beke. These works remind us that even in times stained with conflict, art can capture moments frozen in eternity. Roman soldiers march proudly on their arch for Titus as they celebrate his triumphant conquest over Jerusalem. Spolia adorns their path—a testament to their might and dominance. Yet, amidst this spectacle lies another truth; Roman soldiers looting a conquered city reminds us that war's aftermath is not always glorious but marred by human frailty. Beyond Europe's borders lies Minister Salvago-Raggi amidst the Forbidden City in Beijing—an Italian settlement rich with cultural exchange. Here too, spoils find themselves entwined within history's tapestry—remnants from distant lands serving as symbols bridging nations. Judas Maccabeus stands tall at Maspha—an illustration from L'Ancien Testament—his spirit indomitable despite adversity faced. Bonaparte's carriage taken at Waterloo finds itself exhibited at Bullocks Museum—a poignant reminder that even great conquerors can be humbled by defeat. Within ancient Rome's colored engravings lie glimpses into its glory days—the spolia decorating triumphal processions honoring heroes like Marcus Furius Camillus who embodied strength and resilience. As we leaf through Norwegian notebooks, engravings transport us to a land untouched by war's ravages.