Swords Collection (page 5)

Oscar I, 1799-1859, c1830s. Creator: Fredric Westin
Oscar I, 1799-1859, c1830s

The Lion Hunt, 1855. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
The Lion Hunt, 1855

Self-portrait as the Apostle Paul, 1661. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Self-portrait as the Apostle Paul, 1661. Here, Rembrandt is about 55. In this portrait he represents St Paul, the apostle, identified by his usual attributes: a manuscript and a sword

The Regalia. - 3, c1911. Creator: Unknown
The Regalia. - 3, c1911. 1. Spiritual Sceptre (William IV); 2. Temporal Sword of Justice; 3. Sword of Mercy (Sheathed); 4. Temporal Sceptre (William IV); 5. Sword of Spiritual Justice; 6

U.S.S. New York, single stick exercise, (1899?). Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. New York, single stick exercise, (1899?)

Fight with Amazons, 1587-1680. Creators: Hans Jordaens I, Hans Jordaens II, Hans Jordaens III, Hans Jordaens IV
Fight with Amazons, 1587-1680

Isobayashi Taii on Horseback at Castle Gate with Falling Stones, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Isobayashi Taii on Horseback at Castle Gate with Falling Stones, 1886. Series: Lives of Modern People

Namikiri Juzaboro with Drawn Sword, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Namikiri Juzaboro with Drawn Sword, 1866. Series: Biographies of fine modern men

Sangoku Taro Kneeling before Demon and Warrior, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Sangoku Taro Kneeling before Demon and Warrior, 1866. Series: Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

Toriyama Shusaku Terutada Capturing a Pheasant with a Bow, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Toriyama Shusaku Terutada Capturing a Pheasant with a Bow, 1866. Series: Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

The Actors Ichikawa Danjuro and Nakamura Fukusuke in the Roles of Kato Kiyomasa... 19th century
The Actors Ichikawa Danjuro and Nakamura Fukusuke in the Roles of Kato Kiyomasa and Hinagoromo, 19th century

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Habit d'Epée, between c1680 and c1690. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Habit d'Epee, between c1680 and c1690

Illustration for the Works of J.P.C. Florian, 1796. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for the Works of J.P.C. Florian, 1796

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualité en Habit... between c1678 and c1681. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualite en Habit d'Epee, between c1678 and c1681

The Prince Imperial of France, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Prince Imperial of France, 1858. The Portrait which we now present is from a photograph taken by Messrs. Miall (Freres)

Heimdal hands over the Brisinga jewelry to Freya, 1846. Creator: Nils Andersson
Heimdal hands over the Brisinga jewelry to Freya, 1846

King Karl XII of Sweden, between c.1710 and c.1717. Creator: Michael Dahl
King Karl XII of Sweden, between c.1710 and c.1717

Military Athletic Sports at Lillie-Bridge, West Brompton, 1876. Creator: C.R
Military Athletic Sports at Lillie-Bridge, West Brompton, [London], 1876. The most interesting performances were those of horsemen wielding the lance or the sword, tilting at rings or at tent-pegs

Karl XII, 1682-1718, King of Sweden pfalzgrave of Zweibrücken, 1719. Creator: Johann Heinrich Wedekind
Karl XII, 1682-1718, King of Sweden pfalzgrave of Zweibrucken, 1719

Scene from Tennyson's "Queen Mary" at the Lyceum Theatre, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Scene from Tennyson's "Queen Mary" at the Lyceum Theatre, 1876. London stage production. The Laureate has been careful to depict the more human relations

Karl XV, 1826-1872, king, 1861. Creator: Johan Fredrik Hockert
Karl XV, 1826-1872, king, 1861

Charles XII (1682-1718), early-mid 18th century. Creator: Johan David Swartz
Charles XII (1682-1718), early-mid 18th century

The Prince of Wales at landing at Gibraltar, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. Creator: C.R
The Prince of Wales at landing at Gibraltar, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. The future King Edward VII travels via the Mediterranean on his return from a royal visit to India

The Prince of Wales in India: Chapter of the Star of India at Allahabad...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales in India: Chapter of the Star of India at Allahabad, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

Karl XV, 1826-1872, King of Sweden, c1850s. Creator: Gotthelf Rudolf Asel
Karl XV, 1826-1872, King of Sweden, c1850s

Justitia and Aequitas, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Georg Engelhard Schroder
Justitia and Aequitas, early-mid 18th century

Hugo Birger, the Artist, as a Mercenary, 1879. Creator: Ernst Josephson
Hugo Birger, the Artist, as a Mercenary, 1879

King Karl XII of Sweden, 1707. Creator: David von Krafft
King Karl XII of Sweden, 1707

The Battle on the Volturno - the final repulse of the Neapolitans... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Battle on the Volturno - the final repulse of the Neapolitans - from a sketch by our special artist, Frank Vizetelly, 1860

Charles XII, 1682-1718, King of Sweden, Palatine Count of Zweibrücken. Creator: David von Krafft
Charles XII, 1682-1718, King of Sweden, Palatine Count of Zweibrucken

Portrait of Marshal Canrobert, for the Gallery of Versailles, painted by M. Beaucé, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Marshal Canrobert, for the Gallery of Versailles, painted by M. Beauce, 1860. A portrait of Marshal Canrobert has just been finished...[showing] the General as he appeared in his quarters

My Late Husband, 1884. Creator: Carl Larsson
My Late Husband, 1884

Judith with the Head of Holofernes, early 1650s. Creator: Bernardo Cavallino
Judith with the Head of Holofernes, early 1650s. Additional Info: This biblical story is set in the time of the Babylonian siege of Judea

Karl XII, 1682-1718, king of Sweden, 1715. Creator: Axel Sparre
Karl XII, 1682-1718, king of Sweden, 1715

Portrait of Hozumi Tanzaemon, 19th century. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Portrait of Hozumi Tanzaemon, 19th century

Johan Johansson Rosenhane, 1611-61, 1643. Creator: Jacob Heinrich Elbfas
Johan Johansson Rosenhane, 1611-61, 1643

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualité en Habit d'Épée, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualite en Habit d'Epee, 1687

Saint Mathias, 1589. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Saint Mathias, 1589. From Christ, Twelve Apostles and Paul, pl. 12 of 14

Karl XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden, Palatine Count of Zweibrücken, 1672. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Karl XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden, Palatine Count of Zweibrucken, 1672

Karl XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden, 1676. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Karl XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden, 1676

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Habit Despeé en Biuer, c1682. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Habit Despee en Biuer, c1682

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Le Marquis d'Ambreuille, between circa 1678 and circa 1693 Creator
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Le Marquis d'Ambreuille, between circa 1678 and circa 1693

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Spezza Ferre, between 1678 and 1693. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Spezza Ferre, between 1678 and 1693

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Crispin, between circa 1678 and circa 1693. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Crispin, between circa 1678 and circa 1693

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualité en Habit d'Espée, 1688. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualite en Habit d'Espee, 1688

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualité en Habit d'Epée, between 1678 and 1681
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualite en Habit d'Epee, between 1678 and 1681

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualite en Habit d'Êpée, between c1683 and c1688
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualite en Habit d'Epee, between circa 1683 and circa 1688

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualité, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualite, 1687

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"Swords: A Timeless Symbol of Power and Valor" From the iconic battle cries of "Scotland for Ever" to the heroic charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo, they have played a pivotal role in shaping history. Whether it was The Light Dragoons from 1790 to 1992 or the gallant warriors donning Ancient Roman costumes, these blades were more than mere weapons – they represented honor and courage. The Staffordshire Regiment, known for their unwavering loyalty, carried swords that embodied their indomitable spirit. And in Down to the Dregs, an artwork capturing life in 1880s England, we catch a glimpse of how they were an integral part of society's fabric. In Paolo Uccello's masterpiece depicting The Battle of San Romano from c1438, we witness the sheer artistry behind wielding a sword amidst chaos. JMW Turner's painting titled The Angel Standing in the Sun showcases not only his mastery but also highlights how swords could be seen as divine instruments. Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's Fudo Myoo Threatening a Novice reminds us that these blades held both power and danger. Arthur Wellesley, better known as Duke of Wellington, exemplified this duality during his leadership from 1814-1815. Herbert Norris' portrayal of Boadicea portrays a Celtic Chieftainess with her sword raised high – symbolizing resistance against oppression. Even playing cards like Goodall & Son Ltd. 's King of Spades recognized the regality associated with these weapons. Lastly, John Pettie's artwork called The Vigil captures a moment frozen in time where soldiers stand guard with swords drawn – ready to defend what they hold dear. Through centuries and across cultures, they have remained steadfast symbols embodying strength and bravery. These timeless artifacts continue to captivate our imagination while reminding us that sometimes it takes more than words alone to shape the course of history.