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St George and the Dragon, 1505 (1906). Artist: Albrecht DurerSt George and the Dragon, 1505 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]
The Kaufmann Crucifixion, c1350 (1955). Artist: Master of the Vyssi Brod AltarThe Kaufmann Crucifixion, c1350 (1955). Found in the collection of the Gemaldegalerie, Berlin. A print from Gothic Painting in Bohemia 1350-1450, by Antonin Matejcek and Jaroslav Pesina
Comanche chief, the great Comanche village, 1841. Artist: Myers and CoComanche chief, the great Comanche village, 1841. A print from Letters and Notes on the Manners, Customs and Condition of the North American Indians, by Wiley and Putnam, 161 Broadway, New York, 1841
Three Osage braves, 1841. Artist: Myers and CoThree Osage braves, 1841. A print from Letters and Notes on the Manners, Customs and Condition of the North American Indians, by Wiley and Putnam, 161 Broadway, New York, 1841
The Redcrosse Knight, 1598, (1893). From The Faerie Queene, the epic poem by Edmund Spenser, third edition, 1598. An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green
Henry, Prince of Wales, eldest son of King James I, 1816. Artist: Robert DunkartonHenry, Prince of Wales, eldest son of King James I, (1816). The heir to the throne, Henry died in 1612 from typhoid fever. His brother Charles would succeed James as king instead
The Battle of Hastings, 1066, (1833). Artist: T HenwoodThe Battle of Hastings, 1066, (1833). The Norman invaders under William the Conqueror take on Harolds Saxons
Indian cavalry after their charge, Somme, France, First World War, 14 July 1916, (c1920). Illustration from The Illustrated War Record of the Most Notable Episodes in the Great European War
George Lance, English artist, 19th century. Artist: J SmythGeorge Lance, English artist, 19th century. George Lance (1802-1864) was a painter of still-life. Illustration from the Art Union Journal
Richard II stopping the combat between the Dukes of Norfolk and Hereford, 1398. The king intervening in the blood feud between Henry Bolingbroke, Duke of Hereford and Thomas de Mowbray
Battle Of Tewkesbury, 1471, (c1850). The Battle of Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire was part of the Wars of the Roses, fought between the royal houses of York and Lancaster
The War Of The Roses, 1455-1485, (c1850). Scene from the civil war fought over the throne of England between adherents of the House of Lancaster and the House of York
A tournament, c1350s, (1470). Jean de Saintre defeats his opponent in a joust, watched by the French King Jean le Bon. The two knights are in full armour, divided by a wooden barrier
The 21st (Empress of India s) Lancers, 1900. Artist: R SimkinThe 21st (Empress of India s) Lancers, 1900. The men on the left are wearing the Soudan Kit of 1898, tropical uniform as worn in Africa
17th Lancers, 1890. Artist: R Simkin17th Lancers, 1890. A print from a supplement of The Army and Navy Gazette, (London, 1 March 1890)
Russian wounded leaving Plevna, Russo-Turkish War, 1877-1878, (1900). A print from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Volume IV, (Cassell and Company, London, Paris, New York)
Boat Tilting, 14th century, (1833). The aim was to strike your antagonist with your lance and overthrow him into the river. Illustration after a manuscript in the British Library
Boys Tilting in Pastime, 14th century, (1833). Those of a lower rank were excluded from the jousts. They therefore replaced the horse with a long switch, and the lance by switch
A Justing Toy, (1833). Toy knight on horseback, made of brass. An engraving from The Sports and Pastimes of the people of England, by Joseph Strutt, (London, 1833)
Preparation for a Tournament, (1833). Two chief barons at the commencement of a tournament. Illustration after a manuscript in the British Library entitled St Graal
Tilting at the Ring, (1833). Jousting practice: running at the ring (also known as tilting at the quintain) was to ride at full speed, and thrust the point of the lance through the ring
Cossack Cavalry, 1914, (1926). Artist: Georges Bertin ScottCossack Cavalry, 1914, (1926)
The Tournament at St Inglevert, France, 15th Century. Artist: Master of the Harley FroissartThe Tournament at St Inglevert, France, 15th Century. Jousting scene with ornate tents: knights in armour with lances parade across the field, while the audience looks
Bengal Mounted Lancers passing the statue of Joan of Arc, France, 1914, (1926). Artist: J SimontBengal Mounted Lancers passing the statue of Joan of Arc, France, 1914, (1926)
The 13th Bengal Lancers, c1890. Artist: H BunnettThe 13th Bengal Lancers, c1890. A coloured lithographic plate from Her Majestys Army, Indian and Colonial Forces by Walter Richards, JS Virtue & Company, (London, c1890)
The Governor Generals Body Guard, c1890. Artist: H BunnettThe Governor Generals Body Guard, c1890. A coloured lithographic plate from Her Majestys Army, Indian and Colonial Forces by Walter Richards, JS Virtue & Company, (London, c1890)
The Count rode again and again at Edward till his lance was splintered in his hand, c1270, (1905). Artist: As ForrestThe Count rode again and again at Edward till his lance was splintered in his hand, c1270, (1905). Count of Chalons and Edward I fight in the Little War of Chalons
The Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066, (1910). The Norman invaders under William the Conqueror take on Harolds Saxons
The Surrender of Breda, June 2nd, 1625, (c1635). Artist: Diego VelazquezThe Surrender of Breda, June 2nd, 1625, (c1635). During the Dutch War of Independence, Justin of Nassau hands the keys of the city of Breda to Ambrogio Spinola, commander of the Spanish troops
Knights at a Tournament, 1881. Artist: Vogel, Hermann (1854-1921)Knights at a Tournament, 1881. Private Collection
Labours of the Months. A tournament in Altstadt of Landshut, 1516-1525. Artist: Wertinger, Hans, von (ca. 1465-1533)Labours of the Months. A tournament in Altstadt of Landshut, 1516-1525. Found in the collection of the Landshut Residence
The Man of Sorrows, c1520. Artist: Jan MostaertThe Man of Sorrows, c1520. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
Madonna and Child, Saint John the Baptist and Saint George, early 1530s. Artist: Paris BordoneMadonna and Child, Saint John the Baptist and Saint George, early 1530s. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
Cossack on Horseback, 1837. Artist: Franz KrugerCossack on Horseback, 1837. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
Saint George and the Dragon, 17th century. Artist: Giuseppe CesariSaint George and the Dragon, 17th century. Cesari, Giuseppe (1568-1640). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
Illustration from Richentals illustrated chronicle, 1480s. A citizen of the city of Constance, Ulrich von Richental (d1437) wrote an illustrated chronicle of the history of the Council of Constance
Illustration from the book La Vie de Jeanne d Arc, 1896. Artist: Louis Maurice Boutet de MonvelIllustration from the book La Vie de Jeanne d Arc, 1896. Found in the collection of the State Museum of AS Pushkin, Moscow
Death of King Henry II at the Tournament, 1559 (1570). Artist: Jean Jacques PerrissinDeath of King Henry II at the Tournament, 1559 (1570). A keen hunter and participant in jousts and tournaments, King Henry II of France (1519-1559)
Saint George and the Dragon, late 14th century. Russian icon, Novgorod School. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St Petersburg
Souvenir of a festival to honour Joan of Arc, staged at Mainz Cathedral, Germany, 1919. French postcard regarding the occupation of of the Rhineland by France after the First World War
Russian nurse taken prisoner by the Manchus being handed over to the Japanese, Manchuria, 1904Russian nurse taken prisoner by the Manchus being handed over to the Japanese, Manchuria, Russo-Japanese War, 1904. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 4th December 1904
Female Siberian Cossack cavalry corps, Russo-Japanese War, 1904. The Russo-Japanese War arose due to the two countries conflicting territorial ambitions in East Asia
Saint George and the Dragon, c1506. Artist: RaphaelSaint George and the Dragon, c1506. A Roman soldier of Christian faith, Saint George saved the daughter of a pagan king by subduing a dragon with his lance
Uniforms of a regiment of lancers of the French royal guard, 1823. Artist: Charles Etienne Pierre MotteUniforms of a regiment of lancers of the French royal guard, 1823
Rajputs, 1828. Artist: Marlet et CieRajputs, 1828. A lithograph from L Inde Francais, 1828. Rajputs are a caste in India. They traditonally were warriors or farmers. From the collection of Jean Claude Carriere
St George, c1504-1553. Artist: Lucas Cranach the ElderSt George, 1472-1553
Christ on the Cross, c1480. The Virgin Mary and her supporters cluster drooping in grief to the left of the cross, while the soldiers and executioners stand up straight on the right
Louis XIV Presenting Peace to Europe, early 18th century. Artist: Francois LemoyneLouis XIV Presenting Peace to Europe, early 18th century. Louis XIV (1638-1715), King of France from 1643, known as The Sun King (Le Roi Soleil)