Wielding Collection

Japanese ways of chivalry: a display of ancient fighting methods by the Budokwai in London at the Aeolian Hall. Wielding "saucepan lids", sickle and chain

Lady cricketer 1902
A strapping young woman wielding a bat when organised ladies cricket was still in its infancy. Artist: Dudley Hardy Date: 1902

Saint Michael Triumphs over the Devil, 1468, (1946). Creator: Bartolome Bermejo
Saint Michael Triumphs over the Devil, 1468, (1946). The saint, in golden armour and holding a crystal shield, swings his sword above Satan, as the paintings patron, Antoni Joan, lord of Tous

Kazakh man cutting hay with a scythe
A Kazakh man wearing a chapan (Kazakh quilted dressing gown) and kalpak, working in a field with a scythe, cutting hay. 20th century

WW2 - House Of Unrest
An illustration from a wartime short story, House Of Unrest, written by Wilfrid Robertson. The image portrays a man wielding his gun, with a firm stance. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - Home Guard Goings On
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 children's story book, Home Guard Goings On, written by Basil Boothroyd. The image portrays an older gentleman wielding a gun

Knight Poster
A poster design portraying a brave knight wearing armour, riding on a strong, white war horse, away from the castle which can be seen in the background

Almas Sees The Princess
A painting or poster design depicting a colourful parade of people wearing costumes and wielding spears, carrying a palanquin style platform, which has a princess reclined on top. Date: circa 1917

The Infancy of Bacchus
This artwork depicts the infant Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and festivity upon the back of another deity wielding a staff. Date: circa 1916

War and Peace
An illustration depicting a man in armour, wielding a sword and shield, the embodiment of war, standing beside his opposite, an angelic winged woman, symbolising peace

The Hobby Horse
An oil painting of a young girl enjoying a day out in the countryside by the sea, with a large decorative hobby horse, wielding a whip. Date: circa 1915

East Indian Ship, Millish
A plate, print engraving of the East Indian ship, Mellish, entering the harbour of Sydney, with spear wielding aboriginals looking on. Date: circa 1925

Adventure
Painting showing a blindfolded man wielding a sword overhead with one hand, and feeling the point of the blade with the other, under a dark night sky. Date: circa 1929

DIANE DE POITIERS MEDAL
DIANE DE POITIERS wife of Louis comte de Maulevrier ; after his death became mistress of the Dauphin, later Henri II, wielding great influence. Date: 1499 - 1566

DIANE DE POITIERS wife of Louis comte de Maulevrier ; after his death became mistress of the Dauphin, later Henri II, wielding great influence. Date: 1499 - 1566

Soldier Wielding a Weapon, Seen from Behind, 1764. Creator: Matthias Pfenninger
Soldier Wielding a Weapon, Seen from Behind, 1764

Savage Soldier Holding a Sword, 1764. Creator: Matthias Pfenninger
Savage Soldier Holding a Sword, 1764

Standing Soldier Drawing his Sword, 1764. Creator: Matthias Pfenninger
Standing Soldier Drawing his Sword, 1764

David killing Goliath (oil on canvas)
LEE56518 David killing Goliath (oil on canvas) by Cortona, Pietro da (Berrettini) (1596-1669); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; eDavid Lees Photography Archive; Italian, out of copyright

Figures of soldiers wielding swords against children (woodcut)
728823 Figures of soldiers wielding swords against children (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Figures of soldiers wielding swords against children)

Leave it to Psmith - stage adaptation
Leave it to Psmith - a comic novel by English author P. G. Wodehouse, adapted into a play by Wodehouse and Ian Hay. It opened at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London on 29 September 1930

Tournament in honor of Isabeau of Bavaria. Isabeau of Bavaria was born into the House of Wittelsbach as the eldest daughter of Duke Stephen III of Bavaria-Ingolstadt and Taddea Visconti of Milan

Coronation of the King of Hungary, Francis Joseph wielding the Sword of St Stephen before the Altar in the Church of
1611188 Coronation of the King of Hungary, Francis Joseph wielding the Sword of St Stephen before the Altar in the Church of Buda (engraving) by English School

Crusaders Storming the City of the Tyre, illustration from Hutchinson
IL281036 Crusaders Storming the City of the Tyre, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho) by Wood, Stanley L

The Forge of Vulcan, 1555 (fresco)
875166 The Forge of Vulcan, 1555 (fresco) by Gherardi, Cristofano (1508-56); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence

Plate 19: Vulcan standing in a niche swinging a hammer, with an anvil, hammer, and tongs at his feet, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

British sailor wielding a club, 1779. Artist: Newton & Co
British sailor wielding a club, 1779. Lantern slide

Anti-Suffrage Cartoon Her Mothers Voice
Young girl and her father view mother with alarm as she races past the window wielding a hammer. Date: 1911

Statue of Mahishasura - Chamundi Hills Mysore, India
A statue of Mahishasura in Chamundi Hills, Mysore. Mahishasura was an Asura in Hindu Mythology - one of the forces of chaos that are in constant battle with Devas. Date: circa 1910s

Startling Stories - The Bottom of the World by John C. Burroughs and Hulbert Burroughs. Three reptile-like aliens surrender to two space explorers each wielding a gun

Startling Stories - Gateway to Paradise by Jack Williamson. Two men (one wielding an axe), a woman and an old man in a small rowing boat are attacked by a fearsome sea serpent monster. Date: 1941

Fantastic Adventures - The Return of Jongor
Cover of Fantastic Adventures, April 1944, featuring the story The Return of Jongor by Robert Moore Williams. A warrior attacks a club-wielding centaur with a spear. Date: 1944

Jack the Giant Killer
Black and white. Grown man wielding stick at young boy, who is holding a sword. They are both in costume. Part of Box 102, Nursery Rhymes

Pietro Mascagni Conducts
PIETRO MASCAGNI Italian musician, composer of Cavalleria rusticana, L amico Fritz and many other operas, depicted wielding his conductors baton. Date: 1863 - 1945

Drawings Prints, Print, Das, Gespenst, des, Dion, Apparition, Appears, Dion, Wielding
Drawings and Prints, Print, Das Gespenst des Dion (The Apparition Appears to Dion Wielding a Broom, Plutarch, Dion, 55), Heinrich Fuessli sammtliche Werke, 1807, part I, no

Drawings Prints, Print, Expulsion, Adam, Eve, angel, wielding, sword, them, Artist
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Expulsion of Adam and Eve with angel wielding a sword behind them, Artist, Publisher, Artist, After, Cherubino Alberti (Zaccaria Mattia), Antonio Caranzano

Drawings Prints, Print, Hercules Hydra, wielding, torch, he, attacks, winged, multi-headed
Drawings and Prints, Print, Hercules and the Hydra; wielding a torch he attacks the winged, multi-headed Hydra in rocky landscape, a hawk attacks a heron in the sky, Artist, After

Henry, Prince of Wales, 1612 (engraving)
XJF274334 Henry, Prince of Wales, 1612 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Frederick Stuart, Prince of Wales (1594-1612)

Christian Knights fight Saracens, illustration from Bibliotheque des Croisades by J-F
KW219424 Christian Knights fight Saracens, illustration from Bibliotheque des Croisades by J-F. Michaud, 1877 (litho) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; French

Wielding fool, Pieter Jansz. Quast, Frederik de Wit, 1639 - 1706

Dune landscape with a waving man leaning on a shovel, Gillis van Scheyndel (I), Jan Porcellis, 1645

Dune landscape with a waving man, carrying a basket, Gillis van Scheyndel (I), Jan Porcellis, 1645

Utsubo zaru, Club wielding Zaru (from a Kyogen performance). Totoya, Hokkei, 1780-1850, artist, 1824. 1 print : woodcut, color; 20.3 x 18 cm

A dangerous Barber with a flippant attitude having won a bet
The Dangers of Betting " Yes Sir; they re very strict ere, Sir. Why, if we scratches a customer we re fined threepence, and if we cuts one we re fined sixpence

Battle during the First Crusade (The Peoples Crusade) 1096-1099. Mounted knights are unhorsed and killed, foreground. In centre is a melee of hand-to-hand fighting with, on left

Daniel Boone (1734-1820) American pioneer, hunter, frontiersman, and folk hero. Boone in buckskins, defending his wife and son from a Native American wielding a tomahawk

Club wielding Zaru (from a Kyogen performance). Print shows a man with a monkey holding a large club as a spirit appears before them. Date 1824

Dr Syntax returned from his tour
Having returned from a journey, Dr Syntax sits smoking before the hearth, talking to a lady who is wielding a whip

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"Wielding the Spirit of Samurai: Unveiling Japanese Chivalry at Budokwai in London" Step into a world where ancient fighting methods come alive, as the Budokwai showcases the art with a touch of Japanese chivalry. The Aeolian Hall in London becomes a battleground for warriors armed with unconventional weapons like "saucepan lids", sickle and chain, and Japanese halberds. Transporting us back to an era steeped in honor and tradition, these bouts feature the Nabebuta, Kusarigama, and Naginata - each weapon representing a unique skill set mastered by these modern-day samurais. Witness their precision and grace as they demonstrate techniques passed down through generations. Intriguingly diverse historical moments intertwine within this captivating display. From Lady Cricketer's remarkable achievements in 1902 to Abraham Lincoln's enduring legacy dating back to 1936 - their stories echo alongside the clash of weaponry. Shah Abbas himself makes an appearance amidst this spectacle. A powerful ruler from centuries past, his presence adds an air of regality that complements the grandeur unfolding before our eyes. Amidst World War II turmoil, we catch glimpses of both unrest within households and courageous Home Guard activities. These snapshots remind us that even during times of darkness, resilience shines through when communities unite against adversity. A knight poster adorns one corner, symbolizing valor personified - reminding us that true heroes are not confined to history books but can be found among those who wield courage daily. As Almas gazes upon the princess with admiration in his eyes or Bacchus takes his first steps towards greatness; we witness how art imitates life through masterful brushstrokes capturing pivotal moments throughout time. War may bring chaos, but it also reveals humanity's strength amidst strife. In "War and Peace, " conflicting forces collide while individuals rise above their circumstances, wielding hope and resilience as their weapons of choice.