Falconry Collection

Falconry equipment
Plate from Hermann Schlegel and A.H. Verster de Wulverhursts Traite de Fauconnerie (1844-1853)

Picture No. 10854169
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August - the Chateau d Etampes, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Jean Limbourg
August - the Chateau d Etampes, 15th century, (1939). Aout - Le Chateau D Etampes. Nobles ride out on a falconry expedition: the man on the right is a beater with long stick to flush out the game

Falco rusticolus, gyrfalcon
Plate from Hermann Schlegel and A.H. Verster de Wulverhursts Traite de Fauconnerie (1844-1853)

Eagle hunters on route to the Eagle Hunters festival near Ulgii in western Mongolia October

Northern Goshawk Accipiter gentilis falconers bird Lincolnshire

Hawking Party
Artist: Flemish School - Title: Hawking Party - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 50.8 x 68.6

Jahangir and his Father, Akbar, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1630; recto: ca.1540-50

A mounted man hunting birds with a falcon, early 18th century. Creator: Unknown
A mounted man hunting birds with a falcon, early 18th century

Falconry : Showing Off
A proud falconer shows off his falcon, holding it up in the air on his protective gauntlet glove. Date: 1930s

Head of hooded Saker falcon, Ludlow Castle, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Man with his goshawk, Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia, Asia

Qubilai emperor of China hunting falcon, c.1470 (miniature)
BEN5464150 Qubilai emperor of China hunting falcon, c.1470 (miniature); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Qubilai (Kubilai Khan)

A woodcut depicting a falconer, 16th century
5310941 A woodcut depicting a falconer, 16th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Scenes from Cecco d'Ascoli's Acerba (colour litho)
8626252 Scenes from Cecco d'Ascoli's Acerba (colour litho) by Italian School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes from Cecco d'Ascoli's poem Acerba)

Noblemen and women hawking during a hunt, from a 19th century print
4071158 Noblemen and women hawking during a hunt, from a 19th century print.

Elizabeth I and her attendants out hawking, 1575 (engraving)
532727 Elizabeth I and her attendants out hawking, 1575 (engraving) by English School, (16th century); (add.info.: Elizabeth I (1533-1603) Queen of England and Ireland from 1558

Queen Elizabeth I hawking, 1575 (engraving)
3118568 Queen Elizabeth I hawking, 1575 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting Queen Elizabeth I of England (1533-1603) hawking

French knights and noblewomen hawking (engraving)
8663808 French knights and noblewomen hawking (engraving) by French School, (14th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: French knights and noblewomen hawking)

Decorative depiction of Jesus Christ playing the harp to amazed medieval listeners (colour litho)
8677268 Decorative depiction of Jesus Christ playing the harp to amazed medieval listeners (colour litho) by European School

Line drawing of a King going Hawking from the frontispiece of a work on Falconry
1578281 Line drawing of a King going Hawking from the frontispiece of a work on Falconry; (add.info.: Line drawing of a King going Hawking from the frontispiece of a work on Falconry)

The Shepherds' Calendar, 1480-90 (gold ink & ink on parchment)
8682933 The Shepherds' Calendar, 1480-90 (gold ink & ink on parchment) by French School, (15th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Koubilai Khan hunting with falcon and leopard, 15th century (illumination)
1744064 Koubilai Khan hunting with falcon and leopard, 15th century (illumination); (add.info.: Koubilai Khan hunting with falcon and leopard)

Folio 126 Babur at the Spring of Khawaja Sih Yaran, from the 'Baburnama' ('The Memoirs of Babur')
SCP57388 Folio 126 Babur at the Spring of Khawaja Sih Yaran, from the 'Baburnama' ('The Memoirs of Babur'), Mughal, 1589-90; National Museum of India, New Delhi

Elegant Lady Dressed as a Cossack and Holding a Hunting Falcon. Creator: Sorin, Saveli Abramovich (1878-1953)
Elegant Lady Dressed as a Cossack and Holding a Hunting Falcon. Private Collection.

Landscape with Falconers, 1612-1645. Creator: Mattheus Adolfsz Molanus
Landscape with Falconers, 1612-1645

Single Leaf of Courtiers at a Reception of Shah `Abbas I, mid 11th century AH/AD 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Single Leaf of Courtiers at a Reception of Shah `Abbas I, mid 11th century AH/AD 17th century. The right side of a double-page composition, which most likely served as a frontispiece to a manuscript

A Prince with a Hawk and Ladies Hunting, between 1750 and 1775. Creator: Unknown
A Prince with a Hawk and Ladies Hunting, between 1750 and 1775

Raja Medini Pal (Reigned 1722-1736) of Basohli Being Presented with a Falcon, c1725. Creator: Unknown
Raja Medini Pal (Reigned 1722-1736) of Basohli Being Presented with a Falcon, c1725

Antiphonary, 1800-1900. Creator: Spanish Forger
Antiphonary, 1800-1900. Illustration to a book of religious sheet music: a king, a queen and a falconer with Madonna and Child above

Youth with a Falcon, late 10th century AH/AD 16th century-early 11th century AH/AD 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Youth with a Falcon, late 10th century AH/AD 16th century-early 11th century AH/AD 17th century. This Safavid drawing was likely produced in Qazvin or Isfahan

Portrait of a Falconer Holding a Hawk on Gloved Right Hand (image 2 of 2), Late 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Falconer Holding a Hawk on Gloved Right Hand (image 2 of 2), Late 16th century. The domesticated and specially trained birds of prey were highly prized

Lady with Falcon Leading a Horse, between 1700 and 1725. Creator: Unknown
Lady with Falcon Leading a Horse, between 1700 and 1725

The Falconer, 1850-1880. Creator: Christoffel Bisschop
The Falconer, 1850-1880

Maharaja Kalyan Singh (Reigned 1798-1838), 1798 or earlier. Creator: Unknown
Maharaja Kalyan Singh (Reigned 1798-1838), 1798 or earlier

Baz Bahadur and Rupmati Hunting, c1760. Creator: Unknown
Baz Bahadur and Rupmati Hunting, c1760

Air. Creator: Unknown
Air, unknown date

A Hunting Party, 1700-1733. Creator: Carel van Falens
A Hunting Party, 1700-1733

Trompe l'Oeil with Falconer's Bag and other Equipment for Falconry, 1671
Trompe l'Oeil with Falconer's Bag and other Equipment for Falconry; a Falcon Lure and a Falcon Hood, 1671

Falconeer Lifting an Owl from the Ground. Creator: Johann Elias Ridinger
Falconeer Lifting an Owl from the Ground

Silver Teapot, c. 1936. Creator: Clayton Braun
Silver Teapot, c. 1936

The Knight with the Falcon, 1660s. Creator: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
The Knight with the Falcon, 1660s. Found in the collection of the Goteborg Konstmuseum

Hawking on the Downs, near Wallingford, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Hawking on the Downs, near Wallingford, 1850. A fine exhibition came off...on the [Berkshire] Downs, at about a mile and a half from the Wallingford station of the Great Western Railway

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Ashikaga Takauji in the Play Kaeribana Eiyu Taiheiki... c. 1779. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Ashikaga Takauji in the Play Kaeribana Eiyu Taiheiki, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1779, Japan, c. 1779

Falconer about to Disengage Falcons from Quarry, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Falconer about to Disengage Falcons from Quarry, 1850. When the falcon strikes his bird down, he immediately places one talon on the shoulder of his prey, and the other on the neck

Hawking - the Lure, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Hawking - the Lure, 1850. A fine exhibition came off...on the [Berkshire] Downs, at about a mile and a half from the Wallingford station of the Great Western Railway

Four Hunting Subjects, No. 1, 1725. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Four Hunting Subjects, No. 1, 1725

The Gentleman, plate five from The Ranks and Conditions of Men, c.1465. Creator: Unknown
The Gentleman, plate five from The Ranks and Conditions of Men, c.1465

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"Falconry: A Timeless Bond between Man and Bird" In a world where ancient traditions meet modern marvels, falconry stands as a testament to the enduring relationship between humans and birds of prey. Picture No. 10854169 captures the essence of this age-old practice, showcasing the intricate falconry equipment that has been refined over centuries. Amongst the majestic birds featured is Falco rusticolus, also known as the gyrfalcon, renowned for its grace and power in flight. This magnificent creature symbolizes the symbiotic connection shared by falconers and their avian companions. The Shah Jahan Album reveals an intimate moment between Jahangir and his father Akbar, highlighting how falconry transcends borders and cultures. Similarly, eagle hunters on their way to Mongolia's Eagle Hunters festival near Ulgii demonstrate how this art form unites people from all corners of the globe. A hawking party showcases a group of enthusiasts coming together to celebrate their passion for falconry. The image evokes a sense of camaraderie among like-minded individuals who appreciate both nature's beauty and mankind's ingenuity. An early 18th-century depiction portrays a mounted man hunting birds with his trusty falcon by his side—a reminder that this noble pursuit has stood the test of time throughout history. The Chateau d'Etampes painting from the 15th century transports us back to an era when knights roamed grand castles with their loyal feathered companions at hand. The headshot of a hooded Saker falcon at Ludlow Castle in Shropshire reminds us that even within castle walls, these regal creatures were revered for their prowess in hunting alongside nobility. Moving forward in time, we witness David Bradley playing Billy Casper with his kestrel companion—an iconic portrayal that immortalized both boyhood dreams and our fascination with raptors.