Respecting Collection

The Return of the Prodigal Son, c1668. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Return of the Prodigal Son, c1668

Naughty Nuns
Naughty nuns, respecting their vows of celibacy, but not much else

Noli Me Tangere, c1514. Artist: Titian
Noli Me Tangere, c1514. Saint Mary Magdalene encounters Christ after his resurrection. From the National Gallery, London

Musket exercises. Taken from John Blackwells Account of the Artillery Company. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army, Stockdale

The petard, a medieval explosive device in the form of a metal cone filled with gunpowder attached to a gate to blow it open. Invented in France in 1579 for Henri IV, King of Navarre

Saxon swords, daggers and crossbow bolt
Saxon weapons: ancient iron sword 1, 2, and dirks and daggers 3, 4 found in the River Wytham, Lincolnshire, and a crossbow bolt found in the camp at Danbury, Essex 5

Infantry armour and weapons, 17th century. Breastplate, musket, arquebus, sabre, sword, halberd, helmet and lance. Copperplate engraving by N.C

Louis XVI received by the new Mayor of Paris, July 17 1789, (19th / early 20th century). Artist: Jean-Paul Laurens
Louis XVI is received by the new Mayor of Paris, Jean Sylvain Bailly, July 17 1789 (19th/early 20th century). One of the instigators of the Oath of the Tennis Court

Opinions respecting the young Roscius (coloured engraving)
584780 Opinions respecting the young Roscius (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Suit of horsemans armour, circa 1600
Suit of horsemans armour from the era of King Henry VIII or Elizabeth I, from the Tower of London. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English

Corcelet and morion
Corcelet or suit of bright arquebus armour and morion headpiece from the Tower of London. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army

Suit of bright armour and pouldron, garde-brass and vambrace
Ancient suit of bright armour for John de Courcy, Earl of Ulster 1, and pouldron, garde-brass, avant-brass or vambrace of Duke of Monmouth 2

Roman cuirass, lituus and ancient sword
Breastplate and back-piece of ancient Roman cuirass 1, 2, Roman lituus or military trumpet 3 and ancient brass sword 4. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a

Flemish helmets from the armory at Breda. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army, Stockdale, London, 1812

Bar helmet and one with a spring for a panache
Bar helmet 1, 2, and Duke of Monmouths helmet with a spring to support a panache 3, 4. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army

John de Courcys helmet, Oliver Cromwell s
Helmet of John de Courcy, Earl of Ulster 1, 2, Oliver Cromwells headpiece 3, tilting helmet 4, 5. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English

Various pot, cap and visor helmets
French iron pot helmet 1, 2, engraved steel cap from the 16th century 3, large bright helmet 4, open helmet 5, ornamented helmet with visor 6

Crossbow and arrow, 17th century. Copperplate engraving by J. Newton from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army, Stockdale, London, 1812

Helmets from the Tower of London. Black helmet with visor 1, 2, and grated helmet with moveable bever 3-6. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of

Venetian morion and burgonet
Ancient Venetian morion helmet ornamented with military trophies, and a burgonet helmet with unified visor and bever from the Tower of London

Venetian morion and Roman helmet
Ancient Venetian morion helmet ornamented with military trophies, and an ancient Roman helmet found at Cannae. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of

Ancient Greek brass helmet and another similar one
Ancient Greek brass helmet in the form of an owl, Minervas favourite bird, 1, 2, 3 and another helmet from Rome 4, 5. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a

Chelsea College as originally intended by King James I. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army, Stockdale, London, 1812

Military musical instruments: trumpet, horn, fife, kettle drum, side drum. Instruments of military musick. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of

An Officer of Pikemen in military uniform, 17th century
An Officer of Pikemen in military uniform of helmet, breastplate armour, sash, breeches, hose with sword and pike. Copperplate engraving by N.C

Bell tents, colours stand and camp kitchen
18th century military tents: called bell-tents 1, 2, pole to support arms 3, stand for drums, colours and officers espontons 4

Musket racks, laboratory tent and officers tents
18th century military tents: horse or rack to support firelocks 1, 2, 3, muskets on the rack 4, laboratory tents belonging to the artillery 5, field officers tent or marquis 6

Suit of tilting armour, helmet and cuirass
Suit of tilting armour with grand guard and lance rest from the Tower of London 1, helmet and grand guard 2, breastpiece of a cuirass 3. Copperplate engraving by J

Brass swords, handle and spear head
Ancient brass swords. Brass sword found in the borders between Scotland and England 1, brass swords 2, 3 and brass spear head 5 from Duddingston Lake, Edinburgh

Ancient dart and arrow heads. Various arrow heads 1-8, brass dart head 9, iron dart head 10, and iron dart head for a catapulta or mangonel

Ruyters cavalry encampment and trebuchet
Ruyters cavalry encampment and a trebuchet from an ancient carving in ivory. Copperplate engraving by N.C. Goodnight from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army

Uniform of Light Dragoon cavalry, with sword, musket and helmet, 17th century. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army, Stockdale

Royal encampment, era of King Henry VIII, showing the royal quarters, market-place, huts of shopkeepers, butchers, etc. Copperplate engraving after the Cotton Collection, Augustus II

Royal tents pitched for a meeting at Ardres 1520
Royal tents pitched for the meeting of King Henry VIII and King Francis I of France near Ardres 1520. Copperplate engraving after the Cotton Collection, Augustus II

Indian armour belonging to Souja Dowla
Souja Dowlas helmet with chainmail hood 2, 3, battle axe 1, breastplate and back piece 4, 5, and arm armour 6, 1760s. Copperplate engraving by J

Musket parts including rest, bayonet, bandileer
Matchlock musket, lock and bayonet from the Tower of London 1-3, bayonet 4, musket rest and bayonet 5, musket rest 6, bandileers and powder flask 7, wheel lock 8, 9, and spanner 10

The lyonois or lyonnoise, a machine for defending a breach, invented by Bonnerville in Lyons. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army

An ancient machine for defending a pass. Six spears on a carriage. Copperplate engraving by J. Newton from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army, Stockdale

Battering rams attacking castle walls
Battering ram and two types of borers to pierce walls at top, and two rams below, one supported by a triangle and the other borne on soldiers shoulders

Machines used in ancient sieges. Vinea 1, pluteus 2, moveable towers 3, 4, and different modes of defending castle walls from a battering ram

Horse Guard, 17th century cavalry
Horse Guard, in military uniform with tricorn, musket, 17th century cavalry. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army, Stockdale

Ancient fortification: dungeon 1, chapel 2, stable 3, inner bailey 4, outer bailey 5, barbacon 6, mount 7 and soldiers lodgings 8. From an ancient drawing in the collection of Joseph Gulston Esq

The entrance of a street defended by a chain in grooves in posts and raised by a windlass at right. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English

The Infernal used by the English Navy at St. Malo s. A floating mine constructed in a vessel with sand, gunpowder, masonry, bombs and fireworks. Copperplate engraving by N.C

Covered carts of war with musketeers inside
Covered carts of war pierced with loopholes and carrying musketeers. Bottom figure with covers removed to reveal musketeers and horses below. Copperplate engraving by N.C

An ancient gun cart used at the Siege of Boulogne 1544. Copperplate engraving after the Cowdray picture from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army, Stockdale

Pierriers firing stones at a ship in a bay. Type of swivel cannon used in the middle ages. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army

The partridges mortar with bomb and grenadoes
The partridges, a mortar that fired 13 grenadoes or young partridges and one bomb or old hen at one time. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of

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"Respecting the Past: Exploring Art, History, and Chivalry" In this captivating journey through time, we delve into the concept of respect by exploring various aspects of art, history, and chivalry. From the enigmatic "Naughty Nuns" to Rembrandt's masterpiece "The Return of the Prodigal Son, " we witness how artists have depicted respect in their works. Titian's "Noli Me Tangere" transports us back to 1514, where respect is embodied in every brushstroke. As we admire this painting depicting Christ's encounter with Mary Magdalene, we learn about reverence for boundaries and personal space. Moving beyond paintings, our exploration takes us to musket exercises and medieval explosive devices like the petard. These artifacts remind us power and understanding its potential consequences. Saxon swords, daggers, crossbow bolts – these weapons from centuries past teach us about respecting strength while acknowledging its destructive capabilities. We marvel at infantry armor and weapons from the 17th century as a testament to both protection and honor on the battlefield. But respect isn't limited to warfare; it extends into other realms too. Opinions respecting young Roscius reveal how society valued talent even in ancient times. Colored engravings capture moments when admiration was bestowed upon prodigious performers. As we transition from land battles to mounted knights clad in suits of horseman armor circa 1600s or corcelets adorned with morions helmets – symbols of valorous knights who respected their adversaries – our appreciation for chivalry deepens. Finally, Roman cuirasses alongside lituuses (ancient musical instruments) and ancient swords transport us further back in time. Here lies evidence that even civilizations long gone understood honor through military might but also respected cultural traditions such as music. Through this eclectic collection spanning different eras and mediums - be it paintings or armory.