Swords Collection (page 8)

Battle of Hakone, Sagami, 1871. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Battle of Hakone, Sagami, 1871. From Eight Views of Warriors in the Provinces

Miura no Osuke, c1828. Creator: Yanagawa Shigenobu
Miura no Osuke, c1828. From Long Life

The Great Battle at Yashima, 1883. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Great Battle at Yashima, 1883

The Buddhist Deity Wisdom Mahakala (Jñana Mahakala), c.9th century. Creator: Unknown
The Buddhist Deity Wisdom Mahakala (Jnana Mahakala), c.9th century

Miyamoto Musashi Slashing a Tengu, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Miyamoto Musashi Slashing a Tengu, 1865. From One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

Count William III of Holland Permitting the Beheading of His Bailiff, 1607. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Count William III of Holland Permitting the Beheading of His Bailiff, 1607. From Thronus Justitiae, pl. 7

Judgment of Solomon, 1607. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Judgment of Solomon, 1607. From Thronus Justitiae, pl. 2

Torii Suneemon Katsutaka, 1868. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Torii Suneemon Katsutaka, 1868. From Eight Views with Fine Tales of Warriors

Theseus and the Minotaur, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Theseus and the Minotaur, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 74

Shogun Taro Taira no Yoshikado Disarming Two Goblins, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Shogun Taro Taira no Yoshikado Disarming Two Goblins, 1866. From Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

The Hindu Goddess Kali, c.17th century. Creator: Unknown
The Hindu Goddess Kali, c.17th century

The Battle at Uji Bridge, 1882. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Battle at Uji Bridge, 1882. From Sketches by Yoshitoshi

Tadamori and the Oil Thief, 1882. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Tadamori and the Oil Thief, 1882. From Sketches by Yoshitoshi

Omatsu at Kasamatsu Pass (image 2 of 2), c1850. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
Omatsu at Kasamatsu Pass (image 2 of 2), c1850

Ichikawa Hakuen I and Sawamura Sojuro III (image 1 of 2), 1790s. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Ichikawa Hakuen I and Sawamura Sojuro III (image 1 of 2), 1790s

Ichikawa Hakuen I and Sawamura Sojuro III (image 1 of 2), 1790s. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Ichikawa Hakuen I and Sawamura Sojuro III (image 1 of 2), 1790s

Sword of Honour, presented to Marshal M'Mahon, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Sword of Honour, presented to Marshal M'Mahon, 1860. A testimonial, designed by M. Schonewerke, in commemoration of...the Italian victory...On the handle are two draped figures

Battle around Kumamoto Castle, 19th century. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Battle around Kumamoto Castle, 19th century

Maebara Ikkaku Holding a Sword, 1878. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Maebara Ikkaku Holding a Sword, 1878. From A Chronicle of Events at Kagoshima

Nagayama Yaichi Ducking Bullets, 1878. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Nagayama Yaichi Ducking Bullets, 1878. From A Chronicle of Events at Kagoshima

Hakoomaru Kneeling by a Short Sword, 1878. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Hakoomaru Kneeling by a Short Sword, 1878. From A Mirror of Wisdom, Benevolence, and Valor in Japan

Story of the Nine-tailed Fox, 1807. Creator: Hokusai
Story of the Nine-tailed Fox, 1807

Okaru and Kampei outside Kamakura Castle, Act III from the Play Chushingura, 1806. Creator: Hokusai
Okaru and Kampei outside Kamakura Castle, Act III from the Play Chushingura, 1806

Scene from Chushingura, Act 7, 1806. Creator: Hokusai
Scene from Chushingura, Act 7, 1806. Attributed to Katsushika Hokusai

Sakanoue Tamuramaro in Rain of Arrows, 1876. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Sakanoue Tamuramaro in Rain of Arrows, 1876. From A Mirror of Great Warriors of Japan

Warriors Fighting: A Battle of Demons of the Lower World (image 2 of 2), 18th-19th century. Creator: Katsukawa Shuntei
Warriors Fighting: A Battle of Demons of the Lower World (image 2 of 2), 18th-19th century

Actor Bando Mitsugoro I (image 1 of 2), 1770s-mid 1780s. Creator: Shunsho
Actor Bando Mitsugoro I (image 1 of 2), 1770s-mid 1780s

Earth: Akashi Gidayu Races to Kyoto during the Battle of Amagasaki, 1867. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Earth: Akashi Gidayu Races to Kyoto during the Battle of Amagasaki, 1867. From Heroes and the Five Elements

Death of a Gladiator, 1773. Creator: Jean Simon Berthelemy
Death of a Gladiator, 1773

Tomoe Gozen, Wife of Kiso Yoshinaka, Defeating Uchida Saburo, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Tomoe Gozen, Wife of Kiso Yoshinaka, Defeating Uchida Saburo, 1865. From Famous Fights between Brave Men

Mist: The Actor Ichikawa Sadanji as Hoshikage Tsuchiemon, 1876. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Mist: The Actor Ichikawa Sadanji as Hoshikage Tsuchiemon, 1876. From A Barometer of Emotions

Portrait of an Actor, c1820s. Creator: Utagawa Kunimune
Portrait of an Actor, c1820s

David Beheading Goliath, between circa 1520 and circa 1527. Creators: Ugo da Carpi, Raphael
David Beheading Goliath, between circa 1520 and circa 1527

Yoshitsune and Shizuka (Uijin), circa 1704-1711. Creator: Torii Kiyomasu I
Yoshitsune and Shizuka (Uijin), circa 1704-1711. The Actors Nakamura Takesaburo and Hayakawa Dengoro as Yoshitsune and Shizuka

Minamoto no Yorimitsu Cuts at the Earth Spider, 1892. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Minamoto no Yorimitsu Cuts at the Earth Spider, 1892. From New Forms of the Thirty-six Ghosts

Costumes de Différents Pays, Ancienne Amazone, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Ancienne Amazone, c1797

Jason and the Dragon, between circa 1663 and circa 1664. Creator: Salvator Rosa
Jason and the Dragon, between circa 1663 and circa 1664

Uesugi Kenshin Nyudo Terutora Riding into Battle, Published in 1883. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Uesugi Kenshin Nyudo Terutora Riding into Battle, Published in 1883. From Yoshitoshi's Warriors Trembling with Courage

Actor Bando Mitsugoro I (image 2 of 2), 1770s-mid 1780s. Creator: Shunsho
Actor Bando Mitsugoro I (image 2 of 2), 1770s-mid 1780s

Lord Mashiba Subjugates Korea, 1862. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Lord Mashiba Subjugates Korea, 1862

Saint James, or Court of Queen Anne, 1844. Creator: George Cruikshank
Saint James, or Court of Queen Anne, 1844

Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam
Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889

Christian II, 1481-1559, king of Denmark, Sweden and Norway, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Christian II, 1481-1559, king of Denmark, Sweden and Norway, c16th century

Catherine of Alexandria, unknown date. Creator: Anon
Catherine of Alexandria, unknown date

Johan III, 1537-1592, King of Sweden, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Johan III, 1537-1592, King of Sweden, c16th century

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualité sur le Theatre de l'Opera, 1687. Creator: Jean de Dieu
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualite sur le Theatre de l'Opera, 1687

St. Martin Dividing His Cloak (image 1 of 2), c1480. Creator: Martin Schongauer
St. Martin Dividing His Cloak (image 1 of 2), c1480

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualité en Habit d'Espée, 1683. Creator: Jean de Dieu
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualite en Habit d'Espee, 1683

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"Swords: A Timeless Symbol of Power and Valor" From the iconic battle cries of "Scotland for Ever" to the heroic charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo, they have played a pivotal role in shaping history. Whether it was The Light Dragoons from 1790 to 1992 or the gallant warriors donning Ancient Roman costumes, these blades were more than mere weapons – they represented honor and courage. The Staffordshire Regiment, known for their unwavering loyalty, carried swords that embodied their indomitable spirit. And in Down to the Dregs, an artwork capturing life in 1880s England, we catch a glimpse of how they were an integral part of society's fabric. In Paolo Uccello's masterpiece depicting The Battle of San Romano from c1438, we witness the sheer artistry behind wielding a sword amidst chaos. JMW Turner's painting titled The Angel Standing in the Sun showcases not only his mastery but also highlights how swords could be seen as divine instruments. Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's Fudo Myoo Threatening a Novice reminds us that these blades held both power and danger. Arthur Wellesley, better known as Duke of Wellington, exemplified this duality during his leadership from 1814-1815. Herbert Norris' portrayal of Boadicea portrays a Celtic Chieftainess with her sword raised high – symbolizing resistance against oppression. Even playing cards like Goodall & Son Ltd. 's King of Spades recognized the regality associated with these weapons. Lastly, John Pettie's artwork called The Vigil captures a moment frozen in time where soldiers stand guard with swords drawn – ready to defend what they hold dear. Through centuries and across cultures, they have remained steadfast symbols embodying strength and bravery. These timeless artifacts continue to captivate our imagination while reminding us that sometimes it takes more than words alone to shape the course of history.