Corsairs Collection

Merchant ship attacked by pirates, 15th century. Artist: Anonymous
Merchant ship attacked by pirates, 15th century

The Attack of Two Lanoon Pirate Proas on the Proa Jolly Bachelor, 19th century (oil on canvas)
3870763 The Attack of Two Lanoon Pirate Proas on the Proa Jolly Bachelor, 19th century (oil on canvas); (add.info.: Belonging to Rajah Brooks of Sarawack)

Portrait of the Pirate Edward Teach, known as Blackbeard, 1736. Creator: Basire, James (1730-1802)
Portrait of the Pirate Edward Teach, known as Blackbeard, 1736. Private Collection

Pirates of the Caribbean: Ann Bonny and Mary Read convicted of Piracy, November 28th, 1720... 1724. Creator: Cole, B
Pirates of the Caribbean: Ann Bonny and Mary Read convicted of Piracy, November 28th, 1720 at a Court of Vice Admiralty, 1724. Private Collection

Pirates of the Caribbean, 1800s. Creator: Bonatti, D.K. (active 1720-1780)
Pirates of the Caribbean, 1800s. Private Collection

The part of the Bahama banks, from The West-India atlas, 1771. Creator: Jefferys, Thomas (ca. 1719-1771)
The part of the Bahama banks, from The West-India atlas, 1771. Private Collection

Map of the island of New Providence one of the Bahamas Islands in the West Indies, Mid 18th cen
Map of the island of New Providence one of the Bahamas Islands in the West Indies, Mid of the 18th. Private Collection

Illustration for "Treasure Island" by Robert Stevenson, 1911. Creator: Wyeth, N. C
Illustration for "Treasure Island" by Robert Stevenson, 1911. Found in the collection of the Brandywine River Museum of Art

So the Treasure Was Divided. From "The Fate of a Treasure Town", 1905. Creator: Pyle, Howard (1853-1911)
So the Treasure Was Divided. From "The Fate of a Treasure Town", 1905. Found in the collection of the Harper's Monthly Magazine

Pirate's Isle, 1826. Creator: Cox, David (1783-1859)
Pirate's Isle, 1826. Found in the collection of the Yale Center for British Art

Mary Read - English female pirate, 18th century (engraving)
3784080 Mary Read - English female pirate, 18th century (engraving) by Wentworth, F. (18th century); (add.info.: Mary Read - English female pirate holding sword)

Mary Read - English female pirate (engraving)
3784190 Mary Read - English female pirate (engraving) by Wentworth, F. (18th century); (add.info.: Mary Read - English female pirate holding sword. Convicted of piracy during Golden Age of Piracy)

Anglo-French attack on Tunis 1390
The expedition of the French and the English to a town some 100 kilometres from Tunis, at the request of the Genoese. The fleet sets sail. Date: 1390

Mrs Ching widow of pirate Adminiral Ching
3784207 Mrs Ching widow of pirate Adminiral Ching by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Mrs Ching wielding a sword c.1810)

Two pirates hanging, 1831 (drawing)
3784085 Two pirates hanging, 1831 (drawing); (add.info.: Drawing from The confession of the Pirate Charles Gibbs'. New York, 1831. In Gosse History of Piracy 1932 Longmans Green p)

Galleass, 1629 (engraving)
3784099 Galleass, 1629 (engraving); (add.info.: Ship used by pirates in 17th century. Both a sailing ship and rowing boat. From Furttenbach, Architectura Navalis, 1629)

Mrs Ching wielding a sword, c. 1810 (engraving)
3784084 Mrs Ching wielding a sword, c.1810 (engraving); (add.info.: Widow of pirate Admiral Ching who attacked the coasts of Annam and Cochin China)

Oruc Reis and Hayreddin Barbarossa, 16th century (engraving)
3784188 Oruc Reis and Hayreddin Barbarossa, 16th century (engraving); (add.info.: Caption in German reads: Horusce and Hareaden Barbarossa)

Illustration for The Book of Pirates (colour litho)
6028624 Illustration for The Book of Pirates (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: The name of the Devil of the Sea grew greater than ever)

Illustration for The Book of Pirates (colour litho)
6028628 Illustration for The Book of Pirates (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: No merchant ship could count upon making a journey in peace)

Corsairs chasing a galleon (colour litho)
2812874 Corsairs chasing a galleon (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corsairs chasing a galleon)

Don John of Austria, 1910 (engraving)
3784094 Don John of Austria, 1910 (engraving); (add.info.: Don John of Austria ( in Spanish Don Juan de Austria) ( in German Ritter Johann von -sterreich) 24 February 1547 - 1 October 1578

Don John of Austria, 1910 (engraving)
3785198 Don John of Austria, 1910 (engraving); (add.info.: Don John of Austria ( in Spanish Don Juan de Austria) ( in German Ritter Johann von -sterreich) 24 February 1547 - 1 October 1578

British sailors boarding an Algerine pirate c. 1825
3855316 British sailors boarding an Algerine pirate c.1825 by Fairburn, J. (19th Century); (add.info.: British sailors boarding an Algerine pirate Hand to hand fighting between British sailors)

Robert Blake receives the surrender of the Corsair chiefs (litho)
976614 Robert Blake receives the surrender of the Corsair chiefs (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Blake receives the surrender of the Corsair chiefs)

U. S. Marines Capture the Barbary pirate fortress at Derna, Tripoli
PNP270216 U.S. Marines Capture the Barbary pirate fortress at Derna, Tripoli, 27th April 1805 (w/c on paper) by Waterhouse, C.H

Arouji, brother of Barbarossa, attacks the treasure galleys of Pope Julius II
PNP270213 Arouji, brother of Barbarossa, attacks the treasure galleys of Pope Julius II, in 1504 (colour litho) by American School

Rochefort - Corsair Surcouf (chromolitho)
961457 Rochefort - Corsair Surcouf (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rochefort - Corsair Surcouf)

Robert Surcouf (chromolitho)
667007 Robert Surcouf (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Surcouf. French educational card, late 19th century.); © Look and Learn

Label for Cosairs thread (colour litho)
982275 Label for Cosairs thread (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Label for Cosairs thread)

Anglo-French attack on Tunis 1390
The expedition of the French and the English to a town some 100 kilometres from Tunis, at the request of the Genoese. The fleet sets sail. Date: 1390

Jean Bart in the Battle of Texel on 29 June 1694, 1789. Creator: Anonymous
Jean Bart in the Battle of Texel on 29 June 1694, 1789. Private Collection

Portrait of Jean Bart (1650-1702), 1694. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Jean Bart (1650-1702), 1694. Private Collection

Sir Francis Drake, ca 1588. Creator: Anonymous
Sir Francis Drake, ca 1588. Private Collection

Sir Henry Morgan, 1678. Creator: Anonymous
Sir Henry Morgan, 1678. Private Collection

Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, 1596. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, 1596. Private Collection

Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, 1641. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, 1641. Private Collection

Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, 1628. Creator: Vaughan, Robert (c. 1600-before 1663)
Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, 1628. Private Collection

Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, 1741. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, 1741. Private Collection

Corsairs of the Caribbean Sea, prepared for boarding a ship, engraving from 1860

Battle at Sea between Soldiers and Oriental Pirates, 1767. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Cameo with Bust of Hayreddin Barbarossa. Private Collection

Francis Drake Knighted by Elizabeth, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Francis Drake Knighted by Elizabeth, 1882. Private Collection

Hayreddin Barbarossa. Artist: Pietro della Vecchia (1603-1678)
Hayreddin Barbarossa. Private Collection

Boarding scene. Artist: Crepin, Louis-Philippe (1772-1851)
Boarding scene. Private Collection

Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, 1581. Artist: Hilliard, Nicholas (c. 1547-1619)
Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, 1581

Sir Henry Morgan, 18th century. Artist: Anonymous
Sir Henry Morgan, 18th century. Private Collection

Capture a galleon. Artist: Gudin, Jean Antoine Theodore (1802-1880)
Capture a galleon

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"Corsairs: Tales of Adventure, Courage, and Infamy" In 1390, an Anglo-French alliance launched a daring attack on Tunis, leaving the city in shock as corsairs plundered its riches. Mrs Ching, the formidable widow of pirate Admiral Ching, commanded respect and fear as she continued her late husband's legacy on the high seas. A chilling drawing from 1831 depicts two pirates meeting their fate at the gallows, a stark reminder of the risks they faced in pursuit of fortune. An engraving from 1629 showcases the majestic Galleass ship favored by corsairs for its speed and versatility during their daring raids. With a sword in hand and determination in her eyes, an engraving from c. 1810 immortalizes Mrs Ching as she fearlessly wields her weapon against all who dared to challenge her authority. Oruc Reis and Hayreddin Barbarossa stand tall in a captivating 16th-century engraving that pays homage to these legendary corsair captains known for their audacity and strategic prowess. Vibrant color lithographs bring The Book of Pirates to life with thrilling illustrations that transport readers into the heart-pounding world of corsairs' adventures. Corsairs relentlessly chase down a galleon in another vivid color lithograph illustration that captures both the excitement and danger inherent in their pursuit of treasure-laden ships. Don John of Austria is immortalized through detailed engravings from 1910 that depict his valiant efforts to combat piracy on behalf of nations plagued by these seafaring outlaws. 10 British sailors bravely board an Algerine pirate vessel around 1825—an image reflecting both the perilous encounters faced by naval forces combating piracy and their unwavering resolve. From ancient battles to fierce female leaders.