Lance Collection (page 18)

Second Punic War. The Battle of Zama (202 B. C. ). Colored eng
Second Punic War. The Battle of Zama (202 B.C.). A Roman army led by Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus defeated a Carthaginian force led by Hannibal. Colored engraving. 19th century

Greek art. Attic krater painted with black figures representing an Homeric battle around the body of a dead warrior (possibly Patroclus). Found at Pharsala. Dated circa 530 BCE. Detail

Charles the Bold (1433-1477). Allegory of the death of Cha
Charles the Bold (1433-1477). Duke of Burgundy (1467-1477). Allegory of the death of Charles the Bold. 15th century. Miniature of Le Chevalier deliberate. Chateau de Chantilly. France

Book of the Tournament. Knight on horseback and armed with spears. Miniature. Fol. 40 v. 15th century Vatican Apostolic Library. Italy

DORɬ Gustave. The Bible
Dore, Paul Gustave (1832-1883). La Sainte Bible. 1866. The angel of the Maccabees. Engraving

Cartoon Cartoons Dark Kaiser Caricature German
cartoon, cartoons, dark, kaiser, caricature, german, brutality, germans, anti, horseback, ww1, wwi, first, world, war, one, 1st, i, great, emperor, wilhelm, ii, death, grisly, illustration, knight

JESUS CRUCIFIED/FRENCH
Jesus is crucified : a soldier pierces his side with a lance, to give him an easier death, while another offers him a sponge of hyssop. Note the Sun, Moon and Serpent. Date: 1ST CENTURY

St Maurice (or St Victor) with a Donor, c. 1500-05 (oil on panel)
5673685 St Maurice (or St Victor) with a Donor, c.1500-05 (oil on panel) by Master of Moulins (Jean Hey), (fl.c.1483-c.1529); 58.4x49.5 cm; Glasgow Museums, UK; (add.info.: An ecclesiastic)

Don Quixote fighting the herd of sheep, from Die Gartenlaube, pub. 1905
3742721 Don Quixote fighting the herd of sheep, from Die Gartenlaube, pub. 1905 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Don Quixote fighting the herd of sheep, mistaking them for two armies)

Military costume of a crusader, 13th century - He wears an iron helmet and chainmail armour, yellow tunic
FLO4676111 Military costume of a crusader, 13th century - He wears an iron helmet and chainmail armour, yellow tunic, buckler with white cross on red field, cape lined in ermine

The Trojan War: Achilles Tent, c. 1470 (tapestry)
CUL4897252 The Trojan War: Achilles Tent, c.1470 (tapestry) by Master of Coetivy, (Henri de Vulcop) (fl.1450-75); 467x690 cm; (add.info.: The Trojan War: Achilles Tent. ca. 1470. Central detail)

Saint George slaying the dragon, c. 1475-1500 (polychrome relief in polychrome wood)
7348836 Saint George slaying the dragon, c.1475-1500 (polychrome relief in polychrome wood) by German School, (15th century); Museu Frederic Mares, Barcelona

Portrait of Athaulf king of the Visigoths, 1634-35 (oil on canvas)
CUL4930100 Portrait of Athaulf king of the Visigoths, 1634-35 (oil on canvas) by Carducci, Vincenzo (1585-1638); 205x118 cm; Army Museum, Toledo, Spain; (add.info.: By Carducci)

Saint George Killing the Dragon (oil on canvas)
868044 Saint George Killing the Dragon (oil on canvas) by Bordone, Paris (1500-71); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: San Giorgio uccide il drago.); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Apocalypse Tapestry or Apocalypse of Angers, 1375-80 (tapestry)
CUL4926233 Apocalypse Tapestry or Apocalypse of Angers, 1375-80 (tapestry) by Bataille, Nicolas (fl. 1363-1400); 171x250 cm; Chateau d'Angers

Saint George and the Dragon, c. 1500 (Istrian stone)
862856 Saint George and the Dragon, c.1500 (Istrian stone) by Italian School, (16th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Knights in combat, 14th century, from Illustrations of Mediaeval Costume in England, 1853 (hand-coloured engraving)
5323846 Knights in combat, 14th century, from Illustrations of Mediaeval Costume in England, 1853 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School

Costume d'un fantassin italian, 15th century - Italian infantry soldier with lance and sword
FLO4676006 Costume d'un fantassin italian, 15th century - Italian infantry soldier with lance and sword, 15th century - He wears a laced, pink velvet doublet over a white shirt

Un chevlier francais a cheval pour un tournament, 14th century - English knight on horseback for a tournament
FLO4677088 Un chevlier francais a cheval pour un tournament, 14th century - English knight on horseback for a tournament, 14th century - He wears a steel helmet, blue cuirasset or breastplate

Lancelot in a battle - VERARD, Antoine (15th century). English publisher and bookseller. ; LANCELOT (6th c. )
CUL4871870 Lancelot in a battle - VERARD, Antoine (15th century). English publisher and bookseller.; LANCELOT (6th c.). Knight of King Arthur's court. Lancelot in a battle

Count Guy of Ponthieu's soldiers take Harold prisoner to Beaurain, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR161949 Count Guy of Ponthieu's soldiers take Harold prisoner to Beaurain, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Woman And War (colour litho)
5228946 Woman And War (colour litho) by Tennant, C. Dudley (1867-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman And War)

Military costume: un soldat milanese (Italy), 15th century - Milanese soldier
FLO4676267 Military costume: un soldat milanese (Italy), 15th century - Milanese soldier, 15th century - He wears a red helmet ornamented with gold, one-piece tunic and breeches, chainmail chlamys

Letter H: Heron, Hallebardier, Herbalist, Hirondelle, Owl, Heraut, Hanneton. engraving in " Alphabet"
DUV4209798 Letter H: Heron, Hallebardier, Herbalist, Hirondelle, Owl, Heraut, Hanneton. engraving in " Alphabet"

Mastino II della Scala (1308-1351), Lord of Verona and Vicenza (Italy) - Mastino II della Scala, lord of Verona
FLO4676949 Mastino II della Scala (1308-1351), Lord of Verona and Vicenza (Italy) - Mastino II della Scala, lord of Verona

Military suit: an Italian infantryman, soldier a foot with a spade and a shield
FLO4676612 Military suit: an Italian infantryman, soldier a foot with a spade and a shield, 15th century - Italian foot soldier with pike and shield

Saint James fighting, 16th century (miniature)
CUL4868243 Saint James fighting, 16th century (miniature) by Raimundi, Vicente (16th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Antiphonary of Charles V. 1537)

Story of Gideon, late 16th century (silk and wool)
CUL4905101 Story of Gideon, late 16th century (silk and wool) by Heemskerck, Maerten van (1498-1574); 371x481 cm; Museo Diocesano, Albarracin, Teruel

Letter Z: Zephir, Zulu, Zouave, Zebre. engraving in " Alphabet"
DUV4209911 Letter Z: Zephir, Zulu, Zouave, Zebre. engraving in " Alphabet". Finish printing on 15 November 1875 by Charles Unsinger for Alphonse Lemerre, bookseller-publisher, Paris

Letter Y: Yacht, Yack; Z: Zephir, Zulu, Zouave, Zebre. engraving in " Alphabet"
DUV4209909 Letter Y: Yacht, Yack; Z: Zephir, Zulu, Zouave, Zebre. engraving in " Alphabet". Finish printing on 15 November 1875 by Charles Unsinger for Alphonse Lemerre

Letter Q: Quartet, Queteuse, keel. Engraving in " Alphabet". Finish printing on 15 November 1875 by Charles
DUV4209849 Letter Q: Quartet, Queteuse, keel. Engraving in " Alphabet". Finish printing on 15 November 1875 by Charles Unsinger for Alphonse Lemerre, bookseller-publisher, Paris

Letter L: Unicorn, Lion, Lancer, Rabbit, Lantern, Lamp, Lievre; M: Mamluk, Muletier, Musician, Marchand
DUV4209815 Letter L: Unicorn, Lion, Lancer, Rabbit, Lantern, Lamp, Lievre; M: Mamluk, Muletier, Musician, Marchand. engraving in " Alphabet"

Story of Gideon, late 16th century (silk and wool)
CUL4905378 Story of Gideon, late 16th century (silk and wool) by Heemskerck, Maerten van (1498-1574); 371x333 cm; Museo Diocesano, Albarracin, Teruel

Apocalypse Tapestry or Apocalypse of Angers, 1375-80 (tapestry)
CUL4925732 Apocalypse Tapestry or Apocalypse of Angers, 1375-80 (tapestry) by Bataille, Nicolas (fl. 1363-1400); 159x246 cm; Chateau d'Angers

The Trojan War: Achilles Tent, c. 1470 (tapestry)
CUL4897201 The Trojan War: Achilles Tent, c.1470 (tapestry) by Master of Coetivy, (Henri de Vulcop) (fl.1450-75); (add.info.: The Trojan War: Achilles Tent. ca. 1470. Left detail)

Norman Knights Ride to Hastings to Forage for Food, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR181249 Norman Knights Ride to Hastings to Forage for Food, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Duke William's soldiers ride past Rennes in pursuit of Duke Conan of Brittany
XIR165817 Duke William's soldiers ride past Rennes in pursuit of Duke Conan of Brittany, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie

Minerva, 1855 (bronze and marble)
PWI83659 Minerva, 1855 (bronze and marble) by Simart, Pierre-Charles (1806-1857); Chateau de Duc de Luynes, Dampierre, France; (add.info.: by Pierre Charles Simart (1806-57)); © Peter Willi

The Holy Bible. 1866. The angel of the Maccabees. Engraving
CUL4892767 The Holy Bible. 1866. The angel of the Maccabees. Engraving by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Dore, Paul Gustave (1832-1883). The Holy Bible. 1866. The angel of the Maccabees

Arthurian Legend: Kay (Keu), knight of the round table, breaking his sword at a Tournament (Sir Kay)
ELD4883668 Arthurian Legend: Kay (Keu), knight of the round table, breaking his sword at a Tournament (Sir Kay, knight of the round table)

John I, Duke of Brabant (oil on panel)
471416 John I, Duke of Brabant (oil on panel) by Leys, Jan August Hendrik, Baron (1815-69); 107.1x35.8 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; (add.info.: John I of Brabant)

Story of Cyrus II The Great, c. 1590 (tapestry)
CUL4906289 Story of Cyrus II The Great, c.1590 (tapestry) by Belgian School, (16th century); (add.info.: Story of Cyrus: Astyages recognizes Cyrus. ca. 1590. (343 x 316 cm)

Emperor Maximilian I of Germany (1459-1519) unseats an opponent in a joust
XAM77561 Emperor Maximilian I of Germany (1459-1519) unseats an opponent in a joust, from an unpublished book glorifying the Emperors chivalric deeds, c.1515 (woodcut) by Durer or Duerer

"The defeat of the Saracens"The end of the Saracens invasion in Spain in 1492, 1652-1653 (painting)
AIS5387499 " The defeat of the Saracens" The end of the Saracens invasion in Spain in 1492, 1652-1653 (painting) by Valdes Leal, Juan de (1622-90)

Two Soldiers, One Standing Holding a Lance, One Seated, 1764. Creator: Matthias Pfenninger
Two Soldiers, One Standing Holding a Lance, One Seated, 1764

Plate 16: Battle of Achilles against the Trojans; from Guillielmus Becanuss Serenissimi... 1636
Plate 16: Battle of Achilles against the Trojans; from Guillielmus Becanuss Serenissimi Principis Ferdinandi, Hispaniarum Infantis... 1636

Plate I: Election and Coronation of Emperor Maximilian II, 1612. 1612. Creator: Anon
Plate I: Election and Coronation of Emperor Maximilian II, 1612

Procession, with six men riding horses, 16th century. 16th century. Creator: Anon
Procession, with six men riding horses, 16th century

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"Lance: A Symbol of Power, Valor, and Heroism Throughout History" From the Bayeux Tapestry portraying the Norman Conquest to Rembrandt's masterpiece "A Man in Armour, " the lance has been an enduring symbol of strength and conquest. Dating back centuries, this weapon evokes images of fearless warriors charging into battle. In Norse mythology, Odin sits proudly on his throne with his trusty lance by his side, embodying leadership and authority. Similarly, Trotsky slaying the counter-revolutionary dragon in a powerful poster from 1918 represents the triumph over adversity. Even in leisurely pursuits like table tennis during Edwardian times or Don Quixote's whimsical adventures with Sancho Panza, the lance remains a potent emblem of chivalry and adventure, and is a reminder that courage knows no bounds. The Battle of Agincourt about to begin in 1415 showcases knights gripping their lances tightly as they prepare for combat. This scene epitomizes bravery against all odds. Likewise, an Assyrian king atop his chariot wields a formidable lance while leading his armies into war - a testament to ancient military might. Jousting tournaments captured imaginations throughout medieval Europe; illustrations depicting two knights competing highlight not only skill but also honor associated with wielding a lance. The Charge of Light Brigade immortalized through Tennyson's poem reminds us how even in defeat, valor shines brightly when facing insurmountable odds. During inter-war periods, territorial army posters emphasized national defense and called upon citizens to take up arms if necessary - showcasing soldiers armed with lances ready to protect their homeland at any cost. Lastly, we cannot forget the Ancient Greeks holding Thermopylae pass against overwhelming Persian forces in 480 BC - their spears acting as extensions of their willpower and determination.