Knife Collection (page 14)

Breakfast Still Life, 1613 (oil on canvas)
IND113632 Breakfast Still Life, 1613 (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Floris Claesz. van (1575-1651); 49.5 x 77.5 cm cm; Frans Hals Museum, Haarlem, The Netherlands; Index Fototeca

Un Voyageur Portugais Au XVIe Siecle (engraving)
2789205 Un Voyageur Portugais Au XVIe Siecle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un Voyageur Portugais Au XVIe Siecle)

The Death of Virginia, lunette, 1531-32 (fresco)
ALI79363 The Death of Virginia, lunette, 1531-32 (fresco) by Romanino, Girolamo (c.1485-c.1566); Castello del Buonconsiglio, Trento, Italy; Alinari

A Gaul Killing Himself having Killed his Wife before the Enemy, also known as Paetus and Arria
ALI169437 A Gaul Killing Himself having Killed his Wife before the Enemy, also known as Paetus and Arria, Roman copy of a Greek original (marble) (b/w photo) by Roman; Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2804834 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 7 January 1899.); © Look and Learn

Le Cambodge Et Ses Moeurs (engraving)
2783129 Le Cambodge Et Ses Moeurs (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Cambodge Et Ses Moeurs)

"There was an Old Man of the Nile, who sharpened his nails with a file", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386663 " There was an Old Man of the Nile, who sharpened his nails with a file", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

The Tragedies of Work, Italian Workers Assaulted in Hungary by Workers for Professional Jealousy (Colour Litho)
2798597 The Tragedies of Work, Italian Workers Assaulted in Hungary by Workers for Professional Jealousy (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Indiens Scalpeurs (engraving)
2783230 Indiens Scalpeurs (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indiens Scalpeurs)

Two eleven year-old boys fighting with knives over the love of a young girl (colour litho)
2782413 Two eleven year-old boys fighting with knives over the love of a young girl (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

La Loi Du Talion (engraving)
2788986 La Loi Du Talion (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Loi Du Talion. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 23 October 1892)

Dans L Archipel Bissagos (engraving)
2783066 Dans L Archipel Bissagos (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dans L Archipel Bissagos)

A mechanic attacking a train driver with a knife in a fit of madness in Russia (colour litho)
2779516 A mechanic attacking a train driver with a knife in a fit of madness in Russia (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Real Battle Between The Villagers And A Gypsy Caravan, Near Cologne (colour litho)
2798463 A Real Battle Between The Villagers And A Gypsy Caravan, Near Cologne (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Les Voleurs De Diamants (engraving)
2789314 Les Voleurs De Diamants (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Voleurs De Diamants. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 4 March 1883)

A madman in a mail carriage on a train arriving in Paris (colour litho)
2779671 A madman in a mail carriage on a train arriving in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chez Les Cosaques Du Don (engraving)
2783068 Chez Les Cosaques Du Don (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chez Les Cosaques Du Don)

Deeds of the Apaches (colour litho)
2779298 Deeds of the Apaches (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deeds of the Apaches)

Six professors of anatomy, dissecting a flayed male corpse (pen & brown ink with brown wash and heightening)
CTS404476 Six professors of anatomy, dissecting a flayed male corpse (pen & brown ink with brown wash and heightening) (see also 404475) by Pupini

The Merchant of Venice, 1890 (litho)
KW428137 The Merchant of Venice, 1890 (litho) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare (c.1564-1616)

Facsimile of an Indian painting, 1843-44 (colour litho)
618003 Facsimile of an Indian painting, 1843-44 (colour litho) by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Travels in the Interior of North America by Prince)

Sir Lancelot in the Chapel Perilous, from Stories of the Knights of the Round Table by Henry Gilbert, first edition
STC323602 Sir Lancelot in the Chapel Perilous, from Stories of the Knights of the Round Table by Henry Gilbert, first edition, 1911 (colour litho) by Crane

A Roman Holiday, combat of gladiators, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c
LLM438553 A Roman Holiday, combat of gladiators, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c.1880 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Fruit Piece, 1860 (oil on canvas)
5861953 Fruit Piece, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Skeele, Hannah Brown (1829-1901); 50.8--60.6 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Hannah Brown Skeele (1829-1901))

November, killing the pig and harvesting acorns, Scorpio, illustration from the Almanach des Bergers
XIR345830 November, killing the pig and harvesting acorns, Scorpio, illustration from the Almanach des Bergers, 1491 (xylograph) (b/w photo) by Le Rouge, Pierre (fl)

Knife attack on a priest, France, 1897 (colour litho)
971955 Knife attack on a priest, France, 1897 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knife attack on a priest, France, 1897)

Bellini, La Norma (chromolitho)
667130 Bellini, La Norma (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bellini, La Norma. Card published by Guerin-Boutron, c 1900)

"There was an Old Person of Tartary, who divided his jugular artery", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386709 " There was an Old Person of Tartary, who divided his jugular artery", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

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"Unveiling the Artistry: The Knife's Timeless Tale" Step into the world of history and art as we explore the diverse roles and symbolism of the humble knife. From bookbinding tools in 1875 to Diego Velazquez's captivating painting "Old Woman Cooking Eggs" in 1618, this versatile instrument has left its mark throughout time. In Harold Harvey's masterpiece "The Tea Table, " a knife silently awaits its turn amidst an intimate gathering, hinting at its significance in daily life. Meanwhile, Jacques Louis David immortalizes Jean-Paul Marat's tragic fate with his chilling portrayal of the fatal stabbing that occurred during the French Revolution. Lady Macbeth's infamous daggers come to mind, symbolizing ambition and guilt within Shakespearean tragedy. On a lighter note, an advertisement from 1945 showcases how knives played a vital role in promoting meat consumption during post-war times. Travel back to Delmonicos Restaurant in New York City circa 1902, where Joseph Byron captures bustling kitchen scenes complete with chefs skillfully wielding their trusty knives. Even on Christmas cards featuring owls and foxes carrying food, these creatures rely on knives for survival. Delving deeper into history, Francis Parsons' portrait of Cherokee chief Kanagagota reveals cultural significance as he holds a ceremonial knife close to his heart. Market reports depict English country squires carving beef with precision while knights of medieval Germany relied on their trusty blades for protection and honor. Lastly, William Hogarth's "Enraged Musician" portrays chaos erupting around a musician who wields his knife menacingly amidst discordant sounds—a reminder that even mundane objects can become instruments of frustration or aggression. From practicality to symbolism across various mediums throughout centuries, the knife remains an enduring tool that tells stories both grand and subtle—forever etching itself into our collective consciousness.