Cuirass Collection

A Man in Armour, 1655. Oil on canvas. Rembrandt van Rijn (1606- 1669 ) Dutch painter and etcher. Helmet Cuirass Lance Shield Cloak Red Profile

Napoleonic Wars. Cuirassier. French Army. Heavy cavalry. Engraving. 1806

CANTERBURY TALES, c1490. Woodcut of the Knight from the edition of Chaucers Canterbury
CANTERBURY TALES, c1490. Woodcut of the Knight from the edition of Chaucers " Canterbury Tales" printed by Richard Pynson in London, c1490

ROBERT THE BRUCE (1274-1329). Robert I of Scotland: Color engraving, English, 1797

Life Guard - Lance Corporal - Mounted Review Order (wearing cuirass). Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Life Guard dismounted at Horse Guards, detailed view, London, England, United Kingdom

Life Guard mounted at Horse Guards, London, England, United Kingdom

ROBERT DEVEREUX (1591-1646). 3rd Earl of Essex. English parliamentary general. Line engraving, English, undated

Pigeon as Military observer 1914
Miniature double camera with two lenses pointing in opposite directions was attached to the pigeon by harness to take automatic photographs at regular intervals over enermies ground. 1914

Gaston, Duke of Orleans, third son of King Henry IV of France and Marie de Medici, 1608-1660
FLO4571911 Gaston, Duke of Orleans, third son of King Henry IV of France and Marie de Medici, 1608-1660. Gaston Jean Baptiste of France, Duke of Orleans

Sir John Crosbie or Crosby, London alderman and Yorkist, and a serjeant at arms, 1475
FLO4678487 Sir John Crosbie or Crosby, London alderman and Yorkist, and a serjeant at arms, 1475. Crosby wears a breastplate with three cupboards, elbow pieces and tiles, ornamented knee pads

A suit of cuirassier's armour at the time of the Restoration, 1650. Leather, helmet
FLO4678642 A suit of cuirassier's armour at the time of the Restoration, 1650. Leather, helmet, pauldrons and brassarts of blue steel, buff coat, gambado boots and spurs

Harquebussier and pikeman, 1640. Pikeman in helmet and cuirass', doublet, breeches, boots, holding a pike
FLO4678609 Harquebussier and pikeman, 1640. Pikeman in helmet and cuirass', doublet, breeches, boots, holding a pike. Officer of pistoliers in cuirasset, doublet, breeches

Gendarme or man of arms in suit of armour, 15th century. Handcoloured lithograph a figure in a contemporary manuscript
FLO4570718 Gendarme or man of arms in suit of armour, 15th century. Handcoloured lithograph a figure in a contemporary manuscript in Roger de Gaignieres' portfolio VIII 89 from Le Bibliophile

Queen Elizabeth I of England making her speech at Tilbury before the defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588
FLO4622896 Queen Elizabeth I of England making her speech at Tilbury before the defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes

At Le Mort Homme; A Stormtrooper's cuirass, 1917. Creator: Unknown
At Le Mort Homme; A Stormtrooper's cuirass, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Portrait of Second Lieutenant Charles Legrand, c1810. Creator: Antoine-Jean Gros
Portrait of Second Lieutenant Charles Legrand, c1810

Ancient Germanic warriors on a battlefield. Formations of cavalry, infantry and other troops behind wheeled vehicles. Warrior at left with winged helmet, sword, shield, fur cape and tunic

Joan of Arc, the maid of Orleans, Jeanne d Arc, pucelle d Orleans, 1410-1431. She wears a suit of armour with yellow gaubisson (pourpoint) beneath

Life Guards at Horse Guards, London, England, United Kingdom

Life Guard dismounted at Horse Guards, London, England, United Kingdom

Medieval Knight's helmet with visor. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Types ofantique armour
Types of antique armour - 1. roundel (shield), 2. target, 3. lead mallet used by archers, 4. iron mace used by cavalry, 5. black bill in armoury of Canterbury Town Hall, 6

Helmet found at Bosworth Field, and flexible cuirass of metal laminae on leather said to have belonged to King Henry
5324058 Helmet found at Bosworth Field, and flexible cuirass of metal laminae on leather said to have belonged to King Henry VIII, illustration from Military Antiquities

Perseus and Medusa (oil on board)
CH198685 Perseus and Medusa (oil on board) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820) (attr. to); Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Joan of Arc, the maid of Orleans, Joan of Arc, Maid of Orleans, 1410-1431
FLO4570412 Joan of Arc, the maid of Orleans, Joan of Arc, Maid of Orleans, 1410-1431. She wears a suit of armour with yellow gaubisson (pourpoint) beneath

Gaston de Foix, Duke of Nemours, military commander in suit of armour with tonlet (armoured skirt) 1489-1512
FLO4570960 Gaston de Foix, Duke of Nemours, military commander in suit of armour with tonlet (armoured skirt) 1489-1512. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a portrait in Galerie des

A squadron of Life Guards in Queen Victorias coronation parade
6338930 A squadron of Life Guards in Queen Victorias coronation parade by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: A squadron of Life Guards in Queen Victorias coronation parade)

Squadron of Life Guards cavalry in Queen Victorias coronation parade
6339058 Squadron of Life Guards cavalry in Queen Victorias coronation parade by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Squadron of Life Guards cavalry in Queen Victorias coronation parade)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cuirasse; Cuirass; Kurasz (engraving)
7195658 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cuirasse; Cuirass; Kurasz (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cuirasse; Cuirass; Kurasz)

Cuirass, Nuremberg, 1530 / 40. Creator: Valentin Siebenburger
Cuirass, Nuremberg, 1530/40

Cuirass (Breastplate and Backplate) in the Late Gothic Style, Germany, c. 1480

Zischagge (Helmet) and Cuirass of Emperor Ferdinand II, Southern Germany, c. 1620

Cuirassier with Drawn Sword, modeled c. 1875 (cast after 1891)

Cuirass from an Armor of Tsar Dmitry I, Milan, 1605 / 06. Creator: Unknown
Cuirass from an Armor of Tsar Dmitry I, Milan, 1605/06

Cuirass and Pauldrons for a Papal Swiss Guard, Brescia, 1590; decoration 1623 / 44
Cuirass and Pauldrons for a Papal Swiss Guard, Brescia, 1590; decoration 1623/44

Cuirass, France, 1700 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Cuirass, France, 1700/50

Egyptian cavalry
6339052 Egyptian cavalry by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Egyptian cavalry. Three mounted soldiers in different uniforms)

Breastplate, Nuremberg, c. 1550 (steel)
490855 Breastplate, Nuremberg, c.1550 (steel) by German School, (16th century); 31.3x35x20 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Gothic breastplate with lance rest mount, c. 1490-1500 (steel)
490837 Gothic breastplate with lance rest mount, c.1490-1500 (steel) by Barini, Domenico dei (fl. 1492-c.1516) (attr. to); 45x35.2x cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

Portrait of Thomas Westrow of Twickenham, Senior, 1643 (oil on canvas)
470202 Portrait of Thomas Westrow of Twickenham, Senior, 1643 (oil on canvas) by English School, (17th century); 72.6x57 cm; Breamore House, Hampshire, UK; English, out of copyright

Arquebusiers (infantrymen armed with arquebuses, a form of long gun) on horseback with snaphance carbines, reproduced from Instructions for the Cavallrie, 1632

Cuirass, c. 1605 (steel)
2970783 Cuirass, c.1605 (steel) by European School, (17th century); height: 41.3 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; George F. Harding Collection; out of copyright

Waistcoat cuirass, c. 1580 (steel with brass rivets)
490874 Waistcoat cuirass, c.1580 (steel with brass rivets) by Italian School, (16th century); 47.6x29.6x25.7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Close helmet and partial suit of armour in Maximilian style, Nuremberg, c. 1525 (steel)
490871 Close helmet and partial suit of armour in Maximilian style, Nuremberg, c.1525 (steel) by German School, (16th century); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Breastplate in the Maximilian style, c. 1510-30 (steel with brass rivets)
490850 Breastplate in the Maximilian style, c.1510-30 (steel with brass rivets) by German School, (16th century); 48.3x40.3x16 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

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"Cuirass: A Symbol of Strength and Protection Throughout History" From the ancient Greeks to the Napoleonic Wars, the cuirass has been a prominent piece of armor worn by warriors across different eras. In Rembrandt van Rijn's masterpiece "A Man in Armour, " we see a captivating portrayal of a knight donning this formidable chest plate, showcasing both its functionality and artistic appeal. During the Napoleonic Wars, French Cuirassiers stood as an imposing force on the battlefield. These heavy cavalrymen wore cuirasses that not only shielded them from enemy attacks but also added an air of intimidation to their presence. In Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, one can find woodcut illustrations depicting knights adorned with cuirasses. This further emphasizes how deeply ingrained this armor was in medieval warfare and chivalry. Even Scottish hero Robert I, known as Robert the Bruce, relied on his trusty cuirass for protection during battles against English forces. The color engraving from 1797 immortalizes him wearing this essential piece of armor. Not limited to human soldiers alone, even animals played their part in military history. During World War I, pigeons were used as military observers. They would soar above battlefields equipped with tiny harnesses carrying vital messages while being protected by miniature cuirasses specially designed for them. The evolution of armor is evident through engravings such as those depicting medieval knight's helmets or various types of antique armors including flexible laminae leather cuirasses worn by King Henry VIII himself at Bosworth Field. One cannot forget legendary figures like Joan of Arc who fearlessly led armies into battle while clad in her trusted suit of armor complete with a sturdy cuirass protecting her heart and soul. Finally, Greek warriors from Hellenistic times recognized the importance of safeguarding their bodies with these metal breastplates. A stunning example found in Rhodes showcases the craftsmanship and attention to detail that went into creating these pieces.