Lance Collection

The Jousts of St Inglevert, France, 1470-1475, (c1900-1920). Artist: Master of the Harley Froissart
The Jousts of St Inglevere, (c1900-1920). Jousting scene with ornate tents: knights in armour with lances parade across the field, while the audience looks

Polish cavalry at the start of World War Two
Poland as a military power: cavalry, tanks and infantry (part of a spread in the Illustrated London News). Polands impressive horse cavalry are seen here, probably the best in Europe (the ILN says)

Battle of Marathon, 490 BC
Athenians repel Persian invaders at the Battle of Marathon, 490 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Bayeaux Tapestry portraying the Norman Conquest
Norman invasion of England in 1066 A.D. Color lithograph reproduction of part of the Bayeux tapestry

Odin on his throne
Odin, supreme god in Norse mythology. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

A Man in Armour, 1655. Oil on canvas. Rembrandt van Rijn (1606- 1669 ) Dutch painter and etcher. Helmet Cuirass Lance Shield Cloak Red Profile

Playing Table Tennis - Edwardian - Etiquette
I am not sure whether it is my turn. (to write the postcard or to serve!!) A smart Gentleman makes a courteous enquiry to his glamorous young female table tennis companion. Date: circa 1904

Trotsky slaying the counter-revolutionary dragon (poster), 1918. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Revolution, Moscow

Battle of Agincourt about to begin, 1415
English army on the morning of battle at Agincourt, Hundred Years War, 1415. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Viking raid under Olaf I
Viking raid along the English Channel led by Olaf Tryggvason, 900s AD. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Charge of Light Brigade
The charge of the Light Brigade Cardigan in action

Don Quixote riding with Sancho Panza
A scene from Cervantes novel Don Quixote -- the hero of the title rides with his companion Sancho Panza along a mountain pass

St. George patron saint of England
Our Ancient Word of Courage, Fair St. George - The Patron Saint of England. Pictured here by Georges Scott (1873-1943) expertly slaying the dragon, despite looking quite like a girl. Date: 1928

Knights of medieval Germany
German knights in armor from 1300, 1315, and 1360. Antique hand-colored print

Assyrian king in his chariot returning from battle. Color lithograph reproduction of a bas-relief sculpture from Nineveh

The Battle of San Romano, 1432 (c1435-1440). Artist: Paolo Uccello
The Battle of San Romano, 1432 (c1435-1440). The Battle of San Romano was fought between the armies of Siena and Florence

Territorial Army poster - Inter-war period
For England and Freedom! Join the Territorial Army. Recruitment poster Number 8. Chromolithograph after Lance Cattermole, published by His Majestys Stationery Office, 1938. Date: 1938

Pallas Athena or, Armoured Figure, 1664-65 (oil on canvas)
XIR178915 Pallas Athena or, Armoured Figure, 1664-65 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, (1606-69) (attr. to); 118x81.1 cm; Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisbon, Portugal; Dutch

FIRST CRUSADE, 1099. European knights capture Jerusalem in this fanciful manuscript illumination of the early 14th century; Christ watches over the scene

Ancient Greeks holding the pass of Thermopylae, 480 BC
Greeks under Leonidas holding off the Persian invasion at Thermopylae, 480 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Illustration of two knights competing in a medieval jousting tournament

Portrait of Robert the Bruce (1274-1329) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF140200 Portrait of Robert the Bruce (1274-1329) (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Cover of Standard of Empire
Jingoistic cover of the " Standard of Empire" Annual for 1912 - 1913 showing Britannia in a chariot drawn by the British lion

Saint George. Byzantine icon. XIV century. Greece
BYZANTINE ART. GREECE. Icon with Saint George made by the workshop of Constantinople. Dated at XIV century. Byzantine Museum. Athens

Jousting knights
Knights competing in a tournament, Middle Ages. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Grizzly bear attacking a Pawnee hunter
Pawnee Indian and his horse attacked by grizzly bears, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Encounter between Robert Bruce (1274-1329) and Sir Henry de Bohun (1276-1322
IL243506 Encounter between Robert Bruce (1274-1329) and Sir Henry de Bohun (1276-1322) illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea edited by Sir Evelyn Wood (1838-1919)

On Pleasure Bent, On Pleasure Broke by Lance Mattinson
Cartoon showing an optimistic chap arriving at a greyhound racing stadium, hopeful about winning some money and then leaving looking crestfallen. Obviously, it wasn t his lucky night

Life Guard - Lance Corporal - Mounted Review Order (wearing cuirass). Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Lance Corporal of Ludhiana Sikhs
Lance-Naik (Lance Corporal) of the Ludhiana Sikhs. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Scene from Song of Roland
Roland blowing his warhorn in battle against the Saracens at Roncesvalle, 789 AD. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

A Man in Armour, 1655 (oil on canvas)
GLS2946 A Man in Armour, 1655 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 137.5x104.5 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

The Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (etching)
BEN208710 The Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (etching) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 19x24.5 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: The Christian knight)

Henry I, Count of Anhalt (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Artist: Anonymous
Henry I, Count of Anhalt (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Found in the collection of the Library of the Ruprecht Karl University, Heidelberg

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

NATI2A-00113
Wampanoag warrior in full costume, Massachusetts. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Saluki - Ch. Sarona Gemil - daughter of Kelb. Date: 1935

Ch Gulshere - Saluki
Ch. Sarona Gulshere - a Saluki owned by British Brigadier General F. F. Lance 1934

Viking attack on Paris, France, 885 AD
Rollo the Ranger attacking Paris from Viking ships on the River Seine, 885 AD. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Man dressed in traditional Celt or Finnish attire
Turanian of Finland in traditional clothing, similar to that worn by the ancient Celts. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Medieval battle scene
Jonathan battling Baccide, from a French translation of Josephus History of the Jews, 1400s. Printed color lithograph reproduction of a miniature in a 15th century French manuscript

Defeat of Athenian army at Syracuse, 413 BC
Destruction of the Athenian army at Syracuse, 413 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Trojan War battle
Combat around the body of Patrocles, Trojan War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Helen of Troy, wife of Menelaus, taken from Greece
Capture of Helen by Paris, causing the Trojan War, according to Homer. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a vase painting

GAFR2A-00049
Young Zulu chief in South Africa, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

GAFR2A-00050
Zulu fishermen at work, Natal, South Africa. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Building Panama canal, Railway Station, Lance
Vintage 19th century photograph: Vintage 19th century photograph: Image relates to the first French led attempt to build the Panama canal in the 1880s under the supervision of Ferdinand de Lesseps

Joan the Maid - Kay Nielsen. The Most Noble Warrior Saint in the Christian Calendar. Date: 1924

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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.