Lance Collection (page 19)

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

Lancer, 1816. Creator: Emile Jean-Horace Vernet
Lancer, 1816

French knight - male costume of 14th century
3780372 French knight - male costume of 14th century; (add.info.: French knight - male costume of 14th century, shown atop a horse wearing yellow caparison, knight with full armour)

Boat Killing Game in Boats, 1806 (aquatint)
XEE4124093 Boat Killing Game in Boats, 1806 (aquatint) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); Private Collection; (add.info.: after Captain Thomas Williamson in series " Oriental field sports")

Nebuchadnezzar orders the sons of the rebel Zedekiah to be killed - engraving in "The Bible illustree"by
XEE4161135 Nebuchadnezzar orders the sons of the rebel Zedekiah to be killed - engraving in " The Bible illustree" by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

The Moors use donkeys as a barrier to defend themselves against the bull, whose horns have been tipped with balls
IND81917 The Moors use donkeys as a barrier to defend themselves against the bull, whose horns have been tipped with balls, plate 17 of The Art of Bullfighting, pub

Battle of the soldiers of Emperor Othon I (Otton or Oton I, 912-973). Miniature in "Le miroir historial"
LRI4665360 Battle of the soldiers of Emperor Othon I (Otton or Oton I, 912-973). Miniature in " Le miroir historial" (Speculum Historiale) by Vincent de Beauvais (1190-1264)

The Sudanese troops of Samory Toure (circa 1835-1900) were placed behind the banks of the Cavalby River by a French
XEE4135582 The Sudanese troops of Samory Toure (circa 1835-1900) were placed behind the banks of the Cavalby River by a French colony under Lieutenant Walfel. Sudan, 9 September 1898

Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain as Charles I (1500-58) spearing a bull in the ring at Valladolid
IND81910 Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain as Charles I (1500-58) spearing a bull in the ring at Valladolid, plate 10 of The Art of Bullfighting, pub

The Cavalry. Painting by Martin Schongauer (1453-1491). Colmar, Unterlinden Museum
LRI4611349 The Cavalry. Painting by Martin Schongauer (1453-1491). Colmar, Unterlinden Museum by Schongauer, Martin (1440-91); Unterlinden Museum, Colmar, France; (add.info.: The Cavalry)

The curtain of the Apocalypse: the corpses lie on the ground, the dragon fights the servants of God incarnated by a
JLJ4670551 The curtain of the Apocalypse: the corpses lie on the ground, the dragon fights the servants of God incarnated by a monk and laics. 1373-1383

Friesland: the sacrifice of Codros king of Athens, detail. Greek mythology
LRI4601493 Friesland: the sacrifice of Codros king of Athens, detail. Greek mythology: Codros (or Codrus) learning from an oracle that the advantage of war between the Dorians

The Armed Knight (engraving)
3646508 The Armed Knight (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Armed Knight. From Holbeins Totentanz (Danse Macabre)

The famous Martincho (probably Antonio Ebassum) places the banderillas, playing the bull with the movement of his body
IND81915 The famous Martincho (probably Antonio Ebassum) places the banderillas, playing the bull with the movement of his body, plate 15 of The Art of Bullfighting, pub

Defeat of the Duke of Clarence at the Grand-Baugy in Anjou (1421). Miniature in "Vigiles du roi Charles VII"
JLJ4660728 Defeat of the Duke of Clarence at the Grand-Baugy in Anjou (1421). Miniature in " Vigiles du roi Charles VII" (Folio 24v) by Martial d Auvergne (1440-1508), 1484

Capture of Carcassonne during the crusade against the Albigeers in August 1209
XEE4181330 Capture of Carcassonne during the crusade against the Albigeers in August 1209. Engraving in " Histoire De France En Cent Paintings by Paul Lehugeur " 1891 by French School

The valiant Moor Gazul is the first to spear bulls according to rules, plate 5 of The Art of Bullfighting, pub
IND81905 The valiant Moor Gazul is the first to spear bulls according to rules, plate 5 of The Art of Bullfighting, pub. 1816 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes

A joust, from the manuscript Cimelia Heidelbergensia (vellum)
IND364422 A joust, from the manuscript Cimelia Heidelbergensia (vellum) by German School, (14th century); Universitatsbibliothek, Heidelberg, Germany; Index Fototeca

Scene de bataille Miniature in "Le miroir historial"(Speculum Historiale) (ms. 1196 fol. 408 r)
LRI4665378 Scene de bataille Miniature in " Le miroir historial" (Speculum Historiale) (ms. 1196 fol. 408 r.) by Vincent de Beauvais (1190-1264) translated into French by Jean de Vignay

The Disrobing of Christ. Life of Christ, Armadio degli Argenti. (Tempera on wood, 1451-1453)
LRI4613196 The Disrobing of Christ. Life of Christ, Armadio degli Argenti. (Tempera on wood, 1451-1453) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro/Giovanni da Fiesole) (c.1387-1455); Museo di San Marco

Soldiers from the army of King James I (1208-76) a group of foot soldiers with bows and lances
IND113087 Soldiers from the army of King James I (1208-76) a group of foot soldiers with bows and lances, detail from a mural from the former Palacio Reale

Wildlife Hunting Scene Hunters get bitten by animals. Painting of the Sienese school
LRI4664581 Wildlife Hunting Scene Hunters get bitten by animals. Painting of the Sienese school. 15th century Florence, Museo Nazionale del Bargello by Italian School

The Cid Campeador (El Cid, Rodrigo diaz de Vivar) (c. 1043-99) spearing another bull
IND81911 The Cid Campeador (El Cid, Rodrigo diaz de Vivar) (c.1043-99) spearing another bull, plate 11 of The Art of Bullfighting, pub

Another way of hunting on foot, plate 2 of The Art of Bullfighting, pub. 1816 (etching)
IND81902 Another way of hunting on foot, plate 2 of The Art of Bullfighting, pub. 1816 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 24.7x35.5 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

Dante and Virgil meet the souls of violently dead people. Illuminated page illustrating a song of the Antipurgatory
LRI4665966 Dante and Virgil meet the souls of violently dead people. Illuminated page illustrating a song of the Antipurgatory from the " Divina Commedia" by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321)

Attack of a fortified town Miniature in "Le miroir historial"(Speculum Historiale)
LRI4670960 Attack of a fortified town Miniature in " Le miroir historial" (Speculum Historiale) by Vincent de Beauvais (1190-1264) translated into French by Jean de Vignay, 15th century

Attila (395-453) chief of the Huns tribe, followed by his barbarian hordes crowded Italy in 452 Fresco by Eugene
JLJ4676840 Attila (395-453) chief of the Huns tribe, followed by his barbarian hordes crowded Italy in 452 Fresco by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863)

A Scout (pen, ink, & w / c on ledger paper)
3611239 A Scout (pen, ink, & w/c on ledger paper) by Howling Wolf (1849-1927); 20x31.5 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio, USA; © Allen Memorial Art Museum; Gift of Mrs

A Knightly Tournament, from Lancelot du Lac, printed by Antoine Verard (1485-1512)
IND368820 A Knightly Tournament, from Lancelot du Lac, printed by Antoine Verard (1485-1512) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Index Fototeca

Two Carolingian era knights jousting, from Ogier le Danois, printed by A. Verard, Paris, 1498 (hand-coloured print)
IND325862 Two Carolingian era knights jousting, from Ogier le Danois, printed by A. Verard, Paris, 1498 (hand-coloured print) by French School, (15th century); Biblioteca Nazionale, Turin

Representation of Attila (395-453) king of the tribe of the Huns Detail of a fresco by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863)
JLJ4676839 Representation of Attila (395-453) king of the tribe of the Huns Detail of a fresco by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863)

Battle of Poitiers, depicting the Prince of Wales and King Jean of France, 1356, from Froissarts Chronicle
IND119215 Battle of Poitiers, depicting the Prince of Wales and King Jean of France, 1356, from Froissarts Chronicle, late 15th century (vellum) by French School

The Sabines interposing between their Roman husbands (right) and their Sabine brothers (left)
JLJ4688856 The Sabines interposing between their Roman husbands (right) and their Sabine brothers (left) showing them their children - Painting by Jacques-Louis (Jacques Louis) David (1748-1825)

Battle between Gladiators and Wildcats, 320 AD (mosaic)
ALI177906 Battle between Gladiators and Wildcats, 320 AD (mosaic) by Roman, (4th century AD); Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: combat des gladiateurs contre des fauves; ); Alinari

Battle between Gladiators and Animals, detail of a gladiator spearing a bull, 320 AD (mosaic)
ALI177911 Battle between Gladiators and Animals, detail of a gladiator spearing a bull, 320 AD (mosaic) by Roman, (4th century AD); Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio

Henry II of France mortally wounded in a joust with Gabriel Montgomery, Captain of the Kings Scottish guard
969168 Henry II of France mortally wounded in a joust with Gabriel Montgomery, Captain of the Kings Scottish guard, 1559 (engraving) by French School

Relief from the tympanum depicting St. Michael and the dragon, 1137 (stone)
XIR228246 Relief from the tympanum depicting St. Michael and the dragon, 1137 (stone) by French School, (12th century); Church of St

Two Knights Jousting at a Tournament in Germany (etching)
KW421820 Two Knights Jousting at a Tournament in Germany (etching) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection

Duel De Femmes (engraving)
2783379 Duel De Femmes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duel De Femmes. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages.); © Look and Learn

Philopoemen, Greek general and statesman (engraving)
2788659 Philopoemen, Greek general and statesman (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philopoemen (253-183 BC), Greek general and statesman

Knight, Death, and the Devil, 1513 (engraving)
4071439 Knight, Death, and the Devil, 1513 (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 24.6x18.8 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: The Christian knight)

Giovanni de Medici kills an Opponent in a Duel, plate 5 from The History of the Medici
BCC393569 Giovanni de Medici kills an Opponent in a Duel, plate 5 from The History of the Medici, engraved by Philip Galle (1537-1612), c.1583 (engraving) by Straet

A mass bullfight in an enclosure, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts)
746968 A mass bullfight in an enclosure, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish), engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628), pub

Two Knights do battle before Cameliard, illustration from The Story of King Arthur and his Knights, 1903 (litho)
STC335700 Two Knights do battle before Cameliard, illustration from The Story of King Arthur and his Knights, 1903 (litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Romans attacking Augsburg, c. 1490 (brown ink and pale coloured washes on paper)
986278 The Romans attacking Augsburg, c.1490 (brown ink and pale coloured washes on paper) by German School, (15th century); 19.7x14.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.