Sword Collection (page 19)

Portrait de Constant Coquelin, dit Coquelin aîné, dans le rôle de Cyrano de Bergerac, 1901. Creator: Theobald Chartran
Portrait de Constant Coquelin, dit Coquelin aine (1841-1909), dans le role de Cyrano de Bergerac, 1901

M. Estellé, marchand de galons rue Saint-Honoré, en uniforme de capitaine des chasseurs... 1790
M. Estelle, marchand de galons rue Saint-Honore, en uniforme de capitaine des chasseurs de la garde nationale, en 1790, 1790

Sketch for the interior of the church of Notre-Dame-de-Lorette in Paris... c.1832-1850
Sketch for the interior of the church of Notre-Dame-de-Lorette in Paris: head of St Andrew, study of hand holding a sword (St Paul), between 1832 and 1850

Embracing Couple, c. 1540. Creator: Martin Treu
Embracing Couple, c. 1540

Dancing Couple, Facing Left, c. 1540. Creator: Martin Treu
Dancing Couple, Facing Left, c. 1540

The Witches Appear to Macbeth and Banquo, 1798. Creator: James Caldwall
The Witches Appear to Macbeth and Banquo, 1798. Shakspeare, Macbeth, Act I, Scene III

Nude Soldiers Gesticulating with Their Weapons (recto); Two Drapery Studies for the... 1796/97
Nude Soldiers Gesticulating with Their Weapons (recto); Two Drapery Studies for the Figure of Tatius (verso), 1796/97

Queen Elizabeth I, 1732. Creator: George Vertue
Queen Elizabeth I, 1732

Dandies, 1519 and 1819, published January 20, 1819. Creator: William Heath
Dandies, 1519 and 1819, published January 20, 1819. Male fashions of the 16th and 19th centuries. Attributed to William Heath

The Longford Castle Pictures; Portrait of a Man in Black; after Morone, C.1556, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Longford Castle Pictures; Portrait of a Man in Black; after Morone, C.1556, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Esquisse de détail pour l Hôtel de Ville de Paris : La voûte d'acier, figure d'un édile... c.1888
Esquisse de detail pour l Hotel de Ville de Paris : La voute d'acier, figure d'un edile parisien bras leve, tenant une epee, c.1888

Esquisse pour le Palais de Justice de Paris : la Justice, c.1873. Creator: Leon Joseph Florentin Bonnat
Esquisse pour le Palais de Justice de Paris : la Justice, c.1873. Sketch for the Palais de Justice in Paris. Justice

Sir Jeffery Amherst. Creator: Samuel William Reynolds
Sir Jeffery Amherst

Esquisse pour l'église de la Trinité : L'Agneau pascal. Groupe d'anges adorateurs... c.1864
Esquisse pour l'eglise de la Trinite : L'Agneau pascal. Groupe d'anges adorateurs. L'archange saint Michel terrassant le demon. L'Annonciation. Saint Paul. Saint Pierre. c.1864

Major Constantine Panitza, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Major Constantine Panitza, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday May 31, 1890, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday May 31, 1890, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Reproduction of print showing Nymphs before Jupiter, between 1915 and 1925. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Reproduction of print showing Nymphs before Jupiter, between 1915 and 1925. Photograph of a woodblock from Francesco Colonna, "Hypnerotomachia Poliphili", Venice, 1499

Rehearsing for the Royal Military Tournament at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, 1886. Creator: W Small
Rehearsing for the Royal Military Tournament at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Esquisse pour la salle d'audience de la Cour des Assises du Palais de Justice de... c1866-1873
Esquisse pour la salle d'audience de la Cour des Assises du Palais de Justice de Paris : La Justice, between 1866 and 1873. Sketch for the audience chamber at the Court of Assizes in Paris

"Urith: A Tale of Dartmoor", By S. Baring Gould, M. A.; " Come, lad, pull off my boots.", 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42

Esquisse pour la salle d'audience de la Cour des Assises du Palais de Justice de... c1866-1873
Esquisse pour la salle d'audience de la Cour des Assises du Palais de Justice de Paris : La Justice, between 1866 and 1873. Sketch for the audience chamber at the Court of Assizes in Paris

Auguste Blanqui, between 1848 and 1865. Creator: Antoine Joseph Wiertz
Auguste Blanqui, between 1848 and 1865

Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Jacques-Saint-Christophe de la Villette : La Justice, c.1843 - 1850
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Jacques-Saint-Christophe de la Villette : La Justice, between 1843 and 1850. Justice

Les vainqueurs de la Bastille devant l'Hôtel de Ville, le 14 juillet 1789, between 1830 and 1838
Les vainqueurs de la Bastille devant l'Hotel de Ville, le 14 juillet 1789, (between 1830 and 1838). The conquerors of the Bastille at the Hotel de Ville in Paris, 14 July 1789

Sword, between 1913 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Sword, between 1913 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Sword, between 1913 and 1917

Esquisse pour la salle des Fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : La Lorraine, 1891. Creator: François Emile Ehrmann
Esquisse pour la salle des Fetes de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : La Lorraine, 1891. Personification of region in France

The Colonial Exhibition: India, some native types, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Colonial Exhibition: India, some native types, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Esquisse pour l'église de Saint-Leu-Saint-Gilles : Le péché originel, c.1869. Creator: Jean Louis Bezard
Esquisse pour l'eglise de Saint-Leu-Saint-Gilles : Le peche originel, c.1869

Le général Louise-Marie Turreau (1756-1816), lors de l'affaire de Gravière (8 prairial, an)
Le general Louise-Marie Turreau (1756-1816), lors de l'affaire de Graviere (8 prairial, an VIII - 21 mai 1800), c1800

Saint Rupertus, 1516/1518. Creator: Leonhard Beck
Saint Rupertus, 1516/1518

Cavalry Review By President Wilson - Cavalry In Maneuvers, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Cavalry Review By President Wilson - Cavalry In Maneuvers, 1913. Washington, DC

Cavalry Review By President Wilson, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Cavalry Review By President Wilson, 1913
Cavalry Review By President Wilson, 1913. US president Woodrow Wilson arrives (obscured by officer with sword), Washington, DC

Eviradnus, 1903. Creator: Eugene Samuel Grasset
Eviradnus, 1903

Esquisse pour l'église de la Trinité : Adam et Eve chassés du paradis, 1877. Creator: François Louis Français
Esquisse pour l'eglise de la Trinite : Adam et Eve chasses du paradis, 1877. Adam and Eve banished from the Garden of Eden

Sketch for the church of Courbevoie : Saint Paul, 1874. Creator: Jules de Vignon
Sketch for the church of Courbevoie : Saint Paul, 1874. (Esquisse pour l'eglise de Courbevoie : Saint Paul)

Portrait of Thadée Kosciuszko (1749-1817), hero of Polish independence, between 1749 and 1817. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Thadee Kosciuszko (1749-1817), hero of Polish independence, between 1749 and 1817

Zhong Kui. Creator: Li Shizhuo
Zhong Kui

Zhong Kui, c.1700. Creator: Xu Dong
Zhong Kui, c.1700

Portrait of a Brigadier General, circa 1800, between 1795 and 1805. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Brigadier General, circa 1800, between 1795 and 1805

Consul's Attendant; Industrious Classes in Constantinople, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Consul's Attendant; Industrious Classes in Constantinople, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Three Men Fighting, c. 1700. Creator: Unknown
Three Men Fighting, c. 1700

Saint Martin, c.1500. Creator: Creto-Venetian School
Saint Martin, c.1500

Beheading of Saint John the Baptist and Herod's Feast, between 1600 and 1650. Creator: Greek School
Beheading of Saint John the Baptist and Herod's Feast, between 1600 and 1650

Saint Michael slaying the demon, between 1600 and 1700. Creator: Moscow School
Saint Michael slaying the demon, between 1600 and 1700

The Nativity with St Catherine, c.1500. Creator: Workshop of the Master of the Triptych of Louis XII
The Nativity with St Catherine, c.1500. Triptych. The Nativity flanked by standing saints under arches supported on by twisted columns. Left panel: Saint Catherine holds a sword

Circassians making Arms, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Circassians making Arms, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

St George and the Dragon, 1854. Creator: Unknown
St George and the Dragon, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Harper's April, Joan of Arc, c1895. Creator: Edward Penfield
Harper's April, Joan of Arc, c1895. [Publisher: Harper Publications; Place: New York]

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"The Sword: A Symbol of Power, Valor, and History" From the Bayeux Tapestry portraying the Norman Conquest to the painting of St. Martin sharing his coat at St. Gatien Cathedral in Tours, Indre-et-Loire, the sword has left an indelible mark on human history. It embodies strength and courage as seen in "Scotland for Ever, " depicting the charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo in 1815. The Battle of Hastings depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry showcases how a single swing of a they are alter destinies forever. In contrast, Manjushri, divinity of knowledge at Kopan monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal represents wisdom wielded with precision. Elizabeth Southerden Thompson's oil on canvas masterpiece "Scotland Forever" immortalizes Scottish warriors brandishing their swords fearlessly. The Light Dragoons' legacy from 1790 to 1992 exemplifies how this weapon evolved alongside military strategies throughout centuries. In London's Old Bailey Law Courts above stands The Scales of Justice - a symbol reminding us that even though justice may be blindfolded, it is armed with truth and fairness. Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington's portrait by Thomas Lawrence portrays him holding a ceremonial sword as he led Britain to victory against Napoleon Bonaparte. Fencing positions demonstrate not only physical prowess but also strategic thinking required when engaging an opponent with this noble weapon. Meanwhile, Angels of Mons grace piano music covers as they guard over those who seek solace through melodies inspired by heavenly battles fought long ago. Finally, Greek Orthodox iconography depicts St. George slaying a dragon within St. Georges Orthodox church - illustrating how swords have transcended reality into mythical realms where good triumphs over evil. Through art and history alike we are reminded that beyond its mere function as a tool for combat or defense lies something far greater - an emblem of human determination, honor, and the eternal struggle between light and darkness.