Wielding Collection (page 2)

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

Space Marines & Slavers
THE SPACE MARINES AND THE SLAVERS (Bob Olsen) Captain Brink watches on his teleview slaver Zureks last stand, vainly wielding his electrolysis guns. Date: 1936

Gladstone wearing an electropathic belt
Advertisement from 1886 for the Medical Battery Companys Electropathic Belt, featuring a caricature of William Gladstone, Prime Minister wielding an axe and wearing the belt

Saxon Military Dress C8
Anglo-Saxon king in martial habit wears a shirt of chainmail over a tunic & hose. His Armour Bearer wears a Phyrigian cap, hose & short tunic with a girdle. Date: 8th century

Charging Spahis
Spahis (native cavalry) of the French Armee d Afrique in a charge, led by a sabre- wielding officer

L ATTAQUE
Led by their commander, wielding his sabre, French infantry move forward to attack the enemy, with bayonets fixed to their guns

Mother in Law / Moloch
A French bell-mere (mother-in- law) depicted as a knife- wielding old misery surrounded by cactuses

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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.