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The Athlete Wrestling with a Python, c1880-1882. Artist: A GilbertThe Athlete Wrestling with a Python, c1880-1882. Etching of the sculpture by Sir Frederic Leighton. A print from Modern Artists, prepared under the direction of FG Dumas, JS Virtue and Co, London
Deux meres ( Two Mothers ), 1888. Artist: Leon-Maxime FaivreDeux meres ( Two Mothers ), 1888. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris
Cardinal Richelieu at the Siege of La Rochelle, 1628 (early 20th century). Armand Jean Duplessis, Duc de Richelieu (1585-1642), French prelate and statesman
Bronze head of Augustus, Roman, from Meroe, Sudan, c27-c25 BC. This head once formed part of a statue of the emperor Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). From the British Museums collection
Kintaro with Carp, 19th century. Creator: UnknownKintaro with Carp, 19th century
Caught him with both arms round the waist, and threw him on the stage, c1890-c1909(?). Artist: PugnisCaught him with both arms round the waist, and threw him on the stage, c1890-c1909(?). An illustration from Famous Fights
Roman soldiers making a tortoise with their shields, 1605. This tactic of the Roman infantry was intended to protect the soldiers from projectiles
Sketches from Ireland: women at field-work in Roscommon, 1870. Creator: UnknownSketches from Ireland: women at field-work in Roscommon, 1870. 'We found the women well formed, muscular, if not particularly handsome
Caspar DeLeon, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News ServiceCaspar DeLeon, between c1910 and c1915
Geo. Lurich, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News ServiceGeo. Lurich, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Georg Lurich (1876-1920), an Estonian Greco-Roman wrestler and strongman of the early 20th century
Margaret Ober as Ortrud, 1913. Creator: Bain News ServiceMargaret Ober as Ortrud, 1913. Shows American opera singer Margarethe Arndt-Ober (1885-1971) as Ortrud in Richard Wagner's Lohengrin
Hercules fighting the Nemean lion, 1540-1550. Creator: Niccolo VicentinoHercules fighting the Nemean lion, 1540-1550
Samson fighting with the lion, 1496-1497. Creator: Albrecht DurerSamson fighting with the lion, 1496-1497
Hercules and the Centaurs: Hercules holds the head of a centaur with his left hand and raises his club with his right hand, in the foreground and background are fallen and fleeing centaurs
Hercules and Cerberus: Hercules grasps the collar of Cerberus, two demons appear at left, from the series The Labors of Hercules, 1608
Hercules and the Mares of Diomedes: Hercules grasps the bridle of a rearing horse, a second horse tramples a figure in at right, from the series The Labors of Hercules, 1608
The Cage of Fools (La gabbia de matti), 1557-63. Creator: Sebastiano di ReThe Cage of Fools (La gabbia de matti), 1557-63
Samson and Delilah seated on a bed, Samson tearing apart the ropes binding his hands as soldiers look on from behind a curtain; from the series of 112 prints of the sacred history
Hercules and the Hydra; wielding a torch he attacks the winged, multi-headed Hydr... caHercules and the Hydra; wielding a torch he attacks the winged, multi-headed Hydra in rocky landscape, a hawk attacks a heron in the sky, ca. 1500-1520
The Philistines took him, and put out his eyes, mid 19th century. Creator: WH EgletonThe Philistines took him, and put out his eyes, mid 19th century. Biblical scene, from Judges 16: 21: But the Philistines took him, and put out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza
Clydesdale Stallion & Mare, c1879. Creator: UnknownClydesdale Stallion & Mare, c1879. The Clydesdale is a breed of draft horse named in Clydesdale in Scotland. From " The Book of the Horse", by S. Sidney
A Rape in the Stone Age, 1888. Artist: Paul Joseph JaminA Rape in the Stone Age, 1888. From the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Reims, France
Iwami Jutaro, between c1867 and c1868. Creator: Tsukioka YoshitoshiIwami Jutaro, between c1867 and c1868
Shinozuka Iganokami Sadatsuna Lifting a Giant Beam, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka YoshitoshiShinozuka Iganokami Sadatsuna Lifting a Giant Beam, 1886. Shinozuka, a senior vassal of Nitta Yoshisada, was known as a courageous warrior and was famous for his immense strength
Amazons of Dahomey in Battle; The Kingdom of Dahomey, 1875. Creator: UnknownAmazons of Dahomey in Battle; The Kingdom of Dahomey, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin
Compiled Album from Four Series: A Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan... between 1876 and 1882Compiled Album from Four Series: A Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan; Comic Pictures of Famous Places in Civilizing Tokyo; Twenty-four Accomplishments in Imperial Japan; Twenty-four Hours in
Namekata Monya Throwing an Assailant to the Ground, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka YoshitoshiNamekata Monya Throwing an Assailant to the Ground, 1866. From Biographies of fine modern men
Shinozuka Iganokami Sadatsuna Lifting a Giant Beam, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka YoshitoshiShinozuka Iganokami Sadatsuna Lifting a Giant Beam, 1886. From Yoshitoshi's Warriors Trembling with Courage
The Wrestler Konjin Chogoro Throwing a Devil, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka YoshitoshiThe Wrestler Konjin Chogoro Throwing a Devil, 1866. From Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden
The Powerful Thief Kobayashi Masashichi Fighting Policemen, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka YoshitoshiThe Powerful Thief Kobayashi Masashichi Fighting Policemen, 1875. From The Postal News, no. 614
Matsumoto Ai Using Judo to Drive Away Four Would-be Rapists, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka YoshitoshiMatsumoto Ai Using Judo to Drive Away Four Would-be Rapists, 1875. From The Postal News, no. 551
Jove with an Eagle and Lightning, 17th century. Creator: UnknownJove with an Eagle and Lightning, 17th century
Le chêne et les roseaux, 1834. Creator: Honore DaumierLe chene et les roseaux, 1834. The oak tree and the reeds. French political satire. The wind, wearing a liberty cap, blows down an oak tree with the features of a politician
Samson and the Lion. Study, early-mid 17th century. Creator: Workshop of Peter Paul RubensSamson and the Lion. Study, early-mid 17th century
Hercules and the Hind of Mount Cerynea, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van AelstHercules and the Hind of Mount Cerynea, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 6. Hercules strides alongside the hind and grasps the base of one antler with his right hand
Hercules and the Boar of Erymanthus, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van AelstHercules and the Boar of Erymanthus, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 4 Hercules holds down the boar's snout with his left hand and raises his club with his right hand
The Pashawur Mountain Train in the line of march, 1857. Creator: UnknownThe War with Persia - the Pashawur Mountain Train in the line of march, 1857. Sketch by a British Army Correspondent, of the Punjaub Artillery
Temple Guardian and Demon Wrestling (image 2 of 2), Mid-19th century. Creator: Miwa SchoolTemple Guardian and Demon Wrestling (image 2 of 2), Mid-19th century
Samson Carrying the Gate of Gaza, c.1555. Creator: Maerten van HeemskerckSamson Carrying the Gate of Gaza, c.1555
Samson Rending the Lion, c.1550-c.1560. Creator: Maerten van HeemskerckSamson Rending the Lion, c.1550-c.1560
Samson Shattering the Pillars of the Temple, c.1550-c.1560. Creator: Maerten van HeemskerckSamson Shattering the Pillars of the Temple, c.1550-c.1560
Elephant assisting to lay down water-pipes near Kandy, in Ceylon, 1856. Creator: UnknownElephant assisting to lay down water-pipes near Kandy, in Ceylon, 1856. View of...the great waterworks at present in course of erection upon Messrs
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, October 10, 1891, 1891. Creator: UnknownThe Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, October 10, 1891, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891
Wanger, Beatrice, Miss, 1918 or 1919. Creator: Arnold GentheWanger, Beatrice, Miss, 1918 or 1919
Manhood. From the series: The Four Ages of Man, 1840-1845. Creator: Ditlev BlunckManhood. From the series: The Four Ages of Man, 1840-1845. Young man steering a boat through rocky seas, flanked by an angel and a devil
Samson and the Philistines, 1863. Creator: Carl BlochSamson and the Philistines, 1863
Large Pendant, Strength Standing at Centre, 1593. Creator: Daniel MignotLarge Pendant, Strength Standing at Centre, 1593
John Henry, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: UnknownJohn Henry, Los Angeles, 1936. Mayan Theatre..."John Henry" - Federal Theatre Project...Div. of W.P.A.'. Play based on the African-American folk hero
La bonne bête, c.1890. Creator: Marcellin-Gilbert DesboutinLa bonne bete, c.1890. Woman with children
Esquisse pour le Palais de Justice de Paris : La Force, c.1873. Creator: Leon Joseph Florentin BonnatEsquisse pour le Palais de Justice de Paris : La Force, c.1873. Sketch for the Palais de Justice in Paris. Strength
Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Jacques-Saint-Christophe de la Villette : La Force, c.1843Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Jacques-Saint-Christophe de la Villette : La Force, c.1843. Fortitude or Strength
Justice ensures peace and protects the arts, c1688. Creator: Bon BoullogneJustice ensures peace and protects the arts, c1688
Esquisses pour les églises Saint-Gervais et Saint-Louis-en-l'Ile : La Prudence... c.1843-1868Esquisses pour les eglises Saint-Gervais et Saint-Louis-en-l'Ile : La Prudence - La Justice - La Force - La Temperance - Les sept oeuvres de misericorde, between 1843 and 1868
Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Hercule et le... c.1852-1854Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : Hercule et le Sanglier d'Erymanthe, d'apres Delacroix, between 1852 and 1854
Boulogne Fishwomen carrying the Luggage of the Nurses for the East, 1854. Creator: William ThomasBoulogne Fishwomen carrying the Luggage of the Nurses for the East, 1854. British nurses attached to Florence Nightingale's staff travel via France to the hospital at Scutari during the Crimean
Iron Ship Fitting at the Royal Dockyard, Woolwich, 1854. Creator: UnknownIron Ship Fitting at the Royal Dockyard, Woolwich, 1854. Metalworking in London during the Crimean War....preparation of engines of the Termagant, 620-horse power...To form the cranks on the shaft
Casting a Monster Cylinder, at Messrs. Scott Russell and Co.'s Building-Yard, Millwall, 1854. Creator: UnknownCasting a Monster Cylinder, at Messrs. Scott Russell and Co.'s Building-Yard, Millwall, 1854. Metalworking in London during the Crimean War....the casting of the last of the four largest
Hercules Bearing the Column of Gades, c. 1520/1525. Creator: Albrecht AltdorferHercules Bearing the Column of Gades, c. 1520/1525
Hercules Overcoming the Nemean Lion, c. 1520/1525. Creator: Albrecht AltdorferHercules Overcoming the Nemean Lion, c. 1520/1525
Hercules Slaying the Serpent Ladon in the Garden of the Hesperides, n.d. Creator: Andrea LilioHercules Slaying the Serpent Ladon in the Garden of the Hesperides, n.d
Fortitude (or Strength) Flanked by Two Satyrs, n.d. Creator: Paolo VeroneseFortitude (or Strength) Flanked by Two Satyrs, n.d
Gigantic Land Tortoise - a Present for Her Majesty, 1850. Creator: UnknownGigantic Land Tortoise - a Present for Her Majesty, 1850. Tortoise...just brought to England by Captain Brown, in her Majesty's ship Geyser...a present to her Majesty the Queen [Victoria]
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules and Antaeus, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel SalmonThe Labors of Hercules: Hercules and Antaeus, c. 1528
The Labors of Hercules: Bringing Cerberus from the Lower World, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel SalmonThe Labors of Hercules: Bringing Cerberus from the Lower World, c. 1528
The Labors of Hercules: The Pillars of Hercules, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel SalmonThe Labors of Hercules: The Pillars of Hercules, c. 1528
The Labors of Hercules: Capture of the Oxen of the Geryones in Erythia, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel SalmonThe Labors of Hercules: Capture of the Oxen of the Geryones in Erythia, c. 1528
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules on the Pyre, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel SalmonThe Labors of Hercules: Hercules on the Pyre, c. 1528
The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - Testing the Girders, 1850. Creator: UnknownThe Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - Testing the Girders, 1850. This is effected by means of the hydraulic press invented by Mr
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Capture of the Cretan Bull, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel SalmonThe Labors of Hercules: Hercules Capture of the Cretan Bull, c. 1528
Hercules Killing the Lernean Hydra, from Scenes from the Life of Hercules, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel SalmonHercules Killing the Lernean Hydra, from Scenes from the Life of Hercules, c. 1528
Royal Academy Exhibition - No. 16 - "Samson Betrayed", painted by F. R. Pickersgill, A.R.A. 1850. Mr. Pickersgill...has found his subject in Scripture
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Subduing the Erymanthian Boar, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel SalmonThe Labors of Hercules: Hercules Subduing the Erymanthian Boar, c. 1528
Hercules, Two Satyrs, and a Woman, plate two from The Labors of Hercules, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel SalmonHercules, Two Satyrs, and a Woman, plate two from The Labors of Hercules, c. 1528
Hercules Strangling the Nemean Lion, from the Labors of Hercules, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel SalmonHercules Strangling the Nemean Lion, from the Labors of Hercules, c. 1528
Hercules and the Giants, from Scenes from the Life of Hercules, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel SalmonHercules and the Giants, from Scenes from the Life of Hercules, c. 1528
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules and Cacus, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel SalmonThe Labors of Hercules: Hercules and Cacus, c. 1528
Reinforcements for Canada: shipping sledges on board the Calcutta at Woolwich for guns... 1862. Creator: W ThomasReinforcements for Canada: shipping sledges on board the Calcutta at Woolwich for guns and carriages of the battery 4th Battalion Royal Artillery, 1862
Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: drawing down and welding the... 1862. Creator: W ThomasManufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: drawing down and welding the bars previous to coiling, 1862. An Armstrong gun was a uniquely designed type of rifled breech-loading field
Fortitude or Strength personified by a woman standing in a nice resting her arm on... ca. 1515-25Fortitude or Strength personified by a woman standing in a nice resting her arm on a column, from The Virtues, ca. 1515-25
A young woman personifying Force or Strength holding a column, ca. 1517-27. Creator: Marcantonio RaimondiA young woman personifying Force or Strength holding a column, ca. 1517-27
Diomedes, bust and shoulders, 1790-1800. Creator: Johann Heinrich Wilhelm TischbeinDiomedes, bust and shoulders, 1790-1800
Cadburys Cocoa, Strength and Staying Power, 1888. Creator: UnknownCadburys Cocoa, Strength and Staying Power, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888
