Wound Collection

Les Saltimbanques, 1874 (oil on canvas)
EDI187971 Les Saltimbanques, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The Order of Release, 1746, 1852-1853. Artist: John Everett Millais
The Order of Release, 1746, 1852-1853. A barefoot Scottish woman with child in arms brings the official document releasing her wounded husband from prison after the failure of the Second Jacobite

Death of Henry Percy (Harry Hotspur) at the Battle of Shrewsbury, 21 July 1403, (c1860). Together with his uncle, Thomas Percy

The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 1789. Creator: John Trumbull
The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 1789

The Intercession of Christ and the Virgin, before 1402. Creator: Lorenzo Monaco
The Intercession of Christ and the Virgin, before 1402. Christ and the Virgin pray to God on behalf of a prominent Florentine family

The Gordon Highlanders. How Piper Findlater won the V. C. at Dargai, 1897, (1939)
The Gordon Highlanders. How Piper Findlater won the V.C. at Dargai, 1897, (1939). The Storming of the Dargai Heights by the 1st Gordon Highlanders and the Gurkhas, 1897

Civil War painting of Union and Confederate troops fighting at The Battle of Antietam
Vintage Civil War painting of Union and Confederate troops fighting at The Battle of Antietam, also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg

Achilles binding Patroclus wound, as depicted a bowl from the 5th century BC

Charge of the French Cuirassiers at Waterloo, 1874, (c1915). Artist: Felix Henri Emmanuel Philippoteaux
Charge of the French Cuirassiers at Waterloo, 1874, (c1915). Held by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney

Greek vase painting of Achilles and Patroclus. Artist: Sosias
A Greek vase painting of Achilles and Patroclus, where Achilles is binding the wounds of Patroclus. Currently in the Berlin Greek and Roman Museum

Herne the Hunter
Herne the hunter hangs himself because his hunting skill has been taken in payment for the miraculous cure of a mortal wound. But every night he leads a spectral hunt

Knee joint prosthesis, X-ray
Knee joint replacement. Coloured X-ray of the knee of a 56 year old man (front view) showing an artificial (prosthetic) joint replacing the knee joint

Captain Charles Upham
Portrait of double VC winner, Captain Charles Upham (). Born in New Zealand, Upham was a sheep farmer who distinguished himself during World War Two on two occasions

Chesterfield Church
The spire of Chesterfield Church, Derbyshire. The Devil wound his tail around the spire, but the incense from a Mass service made him sneeze and bent the spire!

The Death of Cato of Utica (95-46 BC) 1797 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XIR215459 The Death of Cato of Utica (95-46 BC) 1797 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Guerin, Baron Pierre-Narcisse (1774-1833); 113x145 cm; Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts, Paris

The Battle of Ballinahinch, 13th June 1798, c. 1798 (oil on canvas)
TPG251597 The Battle of Ballinahinch, 13th June 1798, c.1798 (oil on canvas) by Robinson, Thomas (bef.1770-1810); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of the north front of Guys Hospital, Southwark
GHL189157 View of the north front of Guys Hospital, Southwark, showing a man being stretchered through the front gates, c.1800 (coloured engraving) by English School

The Man of Sorrows, 1430 (oil on panel)
LAF470816 The Man of Sorrows, 1430 (oil on panel) by Campin, Robert (c.1378-1444); 36x28 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Valkyries Death, 1880 (oil on canvas)
2965798 Valkyries Death, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Arbo, Peter Nicolai (1831-92); 75x109 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In Norse mythology)

The Deposition, 1507 (oil on panel)
XJL62308 The Deposition, 1507 (oil on panel) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); 184x176 cm; Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: Also known as The Entombment)

The Death of Bhishma, Mortally Wounded by Arjunas Numerous Arrows, c
1196881 The Death of Bhishma, Mortally Wounded by Arjunas Numerous Arrows, c.1760-1770 (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (18th century)

Cromwell at the Battle of Marston Moor, 1886. Artist: John J Crew
Cromwell at the Battle of Marston Moor, 1886. Leading a Charge after Being Wounded in his Right Arm. Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) commanded the forces of Parliament during the English Civil War

Le Coup de Lance, 1620. Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
Le Coup de Lance, 1620. At the Crucifixion the soldier pierces Christs side to make sure he is dead. At bottom right, the Virgin Mary and St John the Apostle turn aside in despair

Ride of the Valkyries. Artist: Delitz
Ride of the Valkyries. Scene from Richard Wagners (1813-1883) opera The Valkyrie, showing Brunhilde bearing a wounded warrior to Valhalla

NFS-London Region 50ft wheeled escape ladder, WW2
An Ajax style wheeled escape ladder, wound out in its carriage, from Fire Force Area 34 Acton fire station (E1Z) located at 24 Gunnersbury Lane, Acton, West London

Charge of the Light Brigade
Clouds billow, cannons roar, horses hooves thunder and men are asked to give their all in hand to hand combat of the battle field

Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815 (1888). Artist: John Atkinson II
Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815 (1888). The Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), British Commander, with his staff, doffing his hat to another officer as the battle rages around them

Digitally restored vintage Civil War print of the Battle of Gettysburg. The famous battle took place in early July 1863 and resulted in the largest number of casualties during The American Civil War

Blood coagulation cascade, artwork C016 / 9873
Blood coagulation cascade. Artwork of the biochemical cascade of blood chemicals and proteins during blood clotting (coagulation). The blood vessel and its layered wall is at upper left

Blitz in London -- AFS personnel receiving treatment, WW2
With the Blitz still at its height, Londons firefighters and fire support crews are removed to local hospitals for emergency treatment after receiving injuries fighting the fires started by enemy

Injured Ww1 Soldier
A British soldier and his wife (or girlfriend) pose for the photographer, with the young mans lost leg stark evidence of the horrors of the conflict and the injuries suffered

Halt of Prince Charles Edward on the Banks of the Nairne, 1878 (oil on canvas)
1199561 Halt of Prince Charles Edward on the Banks of the Nairne, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Beavis, Richard (1824-96); 115.5x178 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Works of Mercy: Therapia Hospital, January 1 1855, engraving J. A. Vinter, pub
FNM325762 Works of Mercy: Therapia Hospital, January 1 1855, engraving J.A. Vinter, pub. Rudolph Ackermann, 19 February 1855 (colour litho) by Barraud

The Unicorn is Killed and Brought to the Castle, c. 1500 (wool warp with wool, silk
3469071 The Unicorn is Killed and Brought to the Castle, c.1500 (wool warp with wool, silk, silver, and gilt wefts) by Netherlandish School (16th century)

September - Cockney Sportsmen
A group of Cockney sportsmen, out in the wilds of east London, causing chaos as they try to shoot birds. Even their retrieving dogs would rather fight amongst themselves

Lord Methuen Rallying His Broken Forces at Tweebosch, 1902. Creator: Charles Mills Sheldon
Lord Methuen Rallying His Broken Forces at Tweebosch, 1902. Koos de la Rey ambushed Methuens column at Tweebosch on on 7 March 1902, Lord Methuen was captured by the Boers

The Night Charge of the 19th Hussars Near Lydenberg on Nov. 7th 1900, 1901. Creator
The Night Charge of the 19th Hussars Near Lydenberg on Nov. 7th 1900, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VI", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]

Battle at the Porte St Denis, 28th July, 1830, Paris. Artist: Hippolyte Lecomte
Battle at the Porte St Denis, 28th July, 1830, Paris. Fighting between the people and royalist troops during the French Revolution of July 1830. From the Musee Carnavalet, Paris

General Methuen surrendering to de la Rey, 2nd Boer War, 7 March 1902. Paul Sandford Methuen (1845-1932) British Lieutenant-General

The London Territorials at Pozieres during the Battle of the Somme, 1916 (print)
3793998 The London Territorials at Pozieres during the Battle of the Somme, 1916 (print) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); (add.info)

Battle of Quatre Bras in 1815 (print)
3786599 Battle of Quatre Bras in 1815 (print); (add.info.: Battle of Quatre Bras - from painting by Vereker. battle between Wellington's Anglo-Dutch army)

Christ Displaying His Wounds, 1615-20 (oil on canvas)
7333494 Christ Displaying His Wounds, 1615-20 (oil on canvas) by Galli, Giovanni Antonio (Lo Spadarino) (1585-1651/3); 148.7x114 (framed) cm; Perth Museum & Art Gallery

Battle at Zajecar, 2-3 July 1876, during the First Serbo-Ottoman war (1876-77), Neuruppiner Bilderbogen
DHC379965 Battle at Zajecar, 2-3 July 1876, during the First Serbo-Ottoman war (1876-77), Neuruppiner Bilderbogen, 1876 (colour litho) by German School

British army medics bandaging a dogs paw in the trenches, World War I (litho)
7149431 British army medics bandaging a dogs paw in the trenches, World War I (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Youthful Intrepidity: Young Nelsons Attack and Chase after a Polar Bear when with
COB82097 Youthful Intrepidity: Young Nelsons Attack and Chase after a Polar Bear when with Capt. Lutwidge on his voyage of discovery towards the North Pole from Edward Ormes Graphic History of

The seizure of Lord Edward Fitzgerald, 1798 (engraving)
3103684 The seizure of Lord Edward Fitzgerald, 1798 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The seizure of Lord Edward Fitzgerald, 1798)

Casualties from the front pass destroyed tanks, Villers-Bretonneux, France, World War I, 1918. Villers-Bretonneux was the scene of the first tank battle in history, on 24th April 1918

Colonel Festing rescuing Lieut. Eardley-Wilmots body
Colonel Francis Worgan Festing (1833-1886), rescuing the body of Lieut. Eardley-Wilmot during the Ashanti War (1873-74) from a sketch by the officer of the expedition

Jack Cornwell (chromolitho)
666996 Jack Cornwell (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack Cornwell. Cigarette card, from series on Famous Boys, published by Godfrey Phillips)

Bataille de neige a Romorantin, le roi blesse a l assaut de la maison de Saint-Pol (colour litho)
3095655 Bataille de neige a Romorantin, le roi blesse a l assaut de la maison de Saint-Pol (colour litho) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

The First Wounded in London Hospital, August 1914, 1915 (oil on canvas)
6198638 The First Wounded in London Hospital, August 1914, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Lavery, John (1856-1941); 175.6x200.7 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Career of a Naval Surgeon at the Royal Hospital, Haslar (engraving)
1046135 Career of a Naval Surgeon at the Royal Hospital, Haslar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Career of a Naval Surgeon at the Royal Hospital, Haslar)

The Zouaves took one of the barricades by a dashing bayonet charge
STC397090 The Zouaves took one of the barricades by a dashing bayonet charge, illustration from Battles of the Nineteenth Century by Archibald Forbes, G.A

Battle of Belmont. Nov. 23rd, 1899. Boer-British War, pub. 1900 (colour litho)
2630686 Battle of Belmont. Nov. 23rd, 1899. Boer-British War, pub. 1900 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Pieter Arnoldus Cronje (1836-1911)

Red Cross Nurse in WWI
3781054 Red Cross Nurse in WWI by Hatherell, William (1855-1928); (add.info.: Red Cross nurse supporting an injured soldier and child dseeking shelter)

Admiral Nelson Receiving the Spanish Admirals Sword, Battle of St
3244759 Admiral Nelson Receiving the Spanish Admirals Sword, Battle of St. Vincent (coloured engraving) by Orme, Daniel (1766-p.1832) (after); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth

The Battle of Oriskany in 1777, c. 1930 (colour litho)
2646921 The Battle of Oriskany in 1777, c.1930 (colour litho) by Yohn, Frederick Coffay (1875-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Oriskany, fought on August 6, 1777)

Ms 18 f. 73v King Edward III Waging War at the Battle of Crecy in 1346
XIR168196 Ms 18 f.73v King Edward III Waging War at the Battle of Crecy in 1346, from the Memoirs of Philippe of Commines (1445-1509) (vellum) by French School, (16th century); Musee Thomas Dobree

The Return, 1837. Creator: Thomas Cole
The Return, 1837

The Campbells are Coming! Brave Pipers Playing Highland Regiments to Victory, 1917
" The Campbells are Coming!" Brave Pipers Playing Highland Regiments to Victory, 1917. The tune of the The Campbells Are Coming was played by pipers at the Battle of Delville Wood

The Siege of Silistria, (1854), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Siege of Silistria, 1854, (1890). The Siege of Silistra took place during the Crimean War when Russian forces besieged the Ottoman fortress of Silistra

Abercrombie In Egypt, 1801 (c1850s). Sir Ralph Abercromby (1734-1801) died in battle against the French near Alexandria in Egypt

Fitzroy HJ Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan, British soldier, 19th century. In the course of his distinguished military career, Lord Raglan served on Wellingtons staff from 1808-1812

Assassination of Lincoln
John Wilkes Booth prepares to shoot the US President Abraham Lincoln at Fords Theatre, Washington. Lincoln died of the gunshot wound on the morning of 15 April

Private John Parkhurst, Company E, Second New York Heavy Artillery, 1865

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LONG ARM, THE (1956), log1956 bw pri 020 edited-1

General Hideki Tojo, 1945 (b / w photo)
PNP364516 General Hideki Tojo, 1945 (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Hideki Tojo (1884-1948)

Tsarina Alexandra nursing wounded soldiers, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Tsarina Alexandra nursing wounded soldiers, 1914, (c1920). Imperial Nurses with the Russian Red Cross: the Tsarina (seated on the right)

The Indian Frontier War, 1897: The storming of the Dargai Ridge by the Gordon Highlanders
The Indian Frontier War, 1897: The Storming of the Dargai Ridge by the Gordon Highlanders, October 20, (1901). Fighting between British troops and Afridi tribesmen on the North-West Frontier

D'Amato, the faithful orderly, 1911 (chromolitho)
2782555 D'Amato, the faithful orderly, 1911 (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: D'Amato, the faithful orderly, 1911)

The drummer boy of Custoza, 1848 (chromolitho)
2782551 The drummer boy of Custoza, 1848 (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The drummer boy of Custoza, 1848. Liebig card, published early 20th century)

Portrait of a young Man as Saint Sebastian, 1533. Creator: Agnolo Bronzino
Portrait of a young Man as Saint Sebastian, 1533

The Risen Christ, 1490. Creator: Bramantino
The Risen Christ, 1490

Surgeon treating wounded, Tripoly i.e. Tripoli, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Surgeon treating wounded, Tripoly i.e. Tripoli, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Italian surgeon with wounded soldiers at Tripoli

Wounded at Juarez, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Wounded at Juarez, between c1910 and c1915

Gen. Dan. Sickles in wheelchair, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Gen. Dan. Sickles in wheelchair, 1912

The Rest, 1709. Creator: Jean-Antoine Watteau
The Rest, 1709. The soldiers are resting around two large trees. In this area in the middle of a provisional camp, Watteau locates two finely dressed women

Champigny, 2 December 1870, c1875-77. Creator: Alphonse de Neuville
Champigny, 2 December 1870, c1875-77. Eight French soldiers--desperate, wounded, and lacking provisions--making a final stand in a small, badly damaged garret

Lamentation Over The Body Of Christ, c1645-50. Creator: Alessandro Turchi
Lamentation Over The Body Of Christ, c1645-50. Christ's body has been removed from the cross and laid on a tomb. A basket in the foreground contains the crown of thorns

Servian Red Cross, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Servian Red Cross, 1912. Shows Serbian Red Cross workers with wounded soldiers probably during the first Balkan War (October 1912-May 1913.)

Saint Sebastian, Martyr, c1865. Creator: Theodule Ribot
Saint Sebastian, Martyr, c1865. Two cloaked figures tend to the wounds of Saint Sebastian, a Roman soldier shot with arrows as punishment for his Christian beliefs

The Wounded Bunkie, 1896. Creator: Frederic Remington
The Wounded Bunkie, 1896. A cavalryman attempts to help his wounded bunkmate to safety. The bullet hole visible in the bunkie's chest

The Incredulity Of Saint Thomas, c1569. Creator: Giorgio Vasari
The Incredulity Of Saint Thomas, c1569

"A Tavern Brawl", by John Gilbert, ...Exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water Colours, 1864
"A Tavern Brawl", by John Gilbert, in the Exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water Colours, 1864. Engraving of a painting

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"Wounds: A Tapestry of Bravery, Sacrifice, and Healing" In the annals of history, wounds have often been a testament to the indomitable spirit of humanity. From the battlefields where heroes like Piper Findlater won the V. C. At Dargai in 1897 as part of The Gordon Highlanders, to ancient Greek vase paintings depicting Achilles binding Patroclus' wound with tender care - these stories remind us that even amidst chaos and pain, there is resilience. The image of Herne the Hunter emerges from folklore as a symbol of transformation through suffering. Just like him, we find solace in knowing that they can be catalysts for growth and strength. John Trumbull's masterpiece "The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar" captures a moment when wounds became badges of honor during an intense battle in 1789. It serves as a reminder that sometimes scars are not just physical but also represent courage and defiance against all odds. Guys Hospital stands tall as a beacon of hope for those seeking healing from their afflictions. Its view from the north front reminds us that wounds may bring pain but also serve as reminders to appreciate life's blessings. X-ray images reveal knee joint prostheses - modern marvels that restore mobility and alleviate suffering caused by injury or disease. They showcase how innovation has transformed our ability to heal wounds both seen and unseen. Captain Charles Upham epitomizes bravery beyond measure; his countless wounds sustained on multiple occasions exemplify unwavering dedication to duty even in dire circumstances. "The Death of Cato Utica" immortalized on canvas transports us back to ancient times when self-inflicted wounds were chosen over surrendering one's principles. It prompts reflection on what it means to fight for what we believe in despite personal sacrifice. "The Battle of Ballinahinch" depicts soldiers fighting valiantly despite grievous injuries suffered during Ireland's struggle for independence in 1798.