Bouclier Collection (#2)

Two Etruscan warriors in mortal combat with daggers. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4703605 Two Etruscan warriors in mortal combat with daggers. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Weapons, musical instruments and gold accessories of the natives of the Gold Coast (Ghana), Africa
FLO4620082 Weapons, musical instruments and gold accessories of the natives of the Gold Coast (Ghana), Africa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Weapons of the Malagasy people of Madagascar, men with bow, arrow, shield, quiver, and axe
FLO4620393 Weapons of the Malagasy people of Madagascar, men with bow, arrow, shield, quiver, and axe. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Prologue to the Adventures of Don Quixote, 1869 (engraving)
8822170 Prologue to the Adventures of Don Quixote, 1869 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle costume of the natives of Dalagoa Bay (Maputo Bay), Mozambique. They wear reed helmets decorated with beads
FLO4620253 Battle costume of the natives of Dalagoa Bay (Maputo Bay), Mozambique. They wear reed helmets decorated with beads, cane armour at the neck, wrist and waist

Abyssinian infantry with spear and shield, and Abyssinian cavalry with lance
FLO4619825 Abyssinian infantry with spear and shield, and Abyssinian cavalry with lance. In victory they were known to cut off the manhood of their vanquished enemies

A procession with riders mounted on a unicorn, a goat and a horse wearing heraldic colours
FLO4703288 A procession with riders mounted on a unicorn, a goat and a horse wearing heraldic colours. The male and female riders hold lances with banners

Nobleman of England with unusual spiked shield, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4706465 Nobleman of England with unusual spiked shield, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Roman cavalry with javelin (verutum) and a Roman soldier on the march with his pack
FLO4704672 Roman cavalry with javelin (verutum) and a Roman soldier on the march with his pack, sword (gladius) and shield (scutum)

Roman soldiers with shields, swords, helmets. The one on the right wears a scale armour shirt (lorica squamata)
FLO4704643 Roman soldiers with shields, swords, helmets. The one on the right wears a scale armour shirt (lorica squamata) and carries a javelin (verutum)

King Pyrrhus in Greek armour and a Greek warrior with chariot, harness and lance
FLO4703811 King Pyrrhus in Greek armour and a Greek warrior with chariot, harness and lance. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes

Britannia, emblematic figure, 19th century. Woman in Roman centurion helmet, tunic and cape
FLO4655910 Britannia, emblematic figure, 19th century. Woman in Roman centurion helmet, tunic and cape, holding a shield and trident, with lion behind her

Eusthenes ou Hercules d'Este (Hercules de Ferrara, Ercole di Ferrara, 1431-1505)
JEB4934390 Eusthenes ou Hercules d'Este (Hercules de Ferrara, Ercole di Ferrara, 1431-1505) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)

Roman legionaries attacking an enemy fort in the testudo (tortoise) formation
FLO4704727 Roman legionaries attacking an enemy fort in the testudo (tortoise) formation, with their scuta (shields) over their heads

Roman soldiers in different types of armour and battledress, with scale armour (lorica squamata), shield (scutum)
FLO4704598 Roman soldiers in different types of armour and battledress, with scale armour (lorica squamata), shield (scutum), leather armour, helmet, lance and war cloak (chlamis)

Detail of a Corinthian vase showing a Hoplite battle, c.600 BC (terracotta)
PWI81947 Detail of a Corinthian vase showing a Hoplite battle, c.600 BC (terracotta) by Etruscan, (6th century BC); Louvre, Paris, France; © Peter Willi

Saint George slaying the dragon, c. 1475-1500 (polychrome relief in polychrome wood)
7348836 Saint George slaying the dragon, c.1475-1500 (polychrome relief in polychrome wood) by German School, (15th century); Museu Frederic Mares, Barcelona

Letter Y: Yacht, Yack; Z: Zephir, Zulu, Zouave, Zebre. engraving in " Alphabet"
DUV4209909 Letter Y: Yacht, Yack; Z: Zephir, Zulu, Zouave, Zebre. engraving in " Alphabet". Finish printing on 15 November 1875 by Charles Unsinger for Alphonse Lemerre

Representation of Vercingetorix (72-46 BC), Gallic leader. Painting by Francois Emile Ehrmann (1833-1910)
JLJ4577084 Representation of Vercingetorix (72-46 BC), Gallic leader. Painting by Francois Emile Ehrmann (1833-1910). 19th century. Clermont Ferrand (Clermont-Ferrand)

Cabannes au Cap Van Diemen, New Holland - in "Le costume ancien et moderne", by Dr. Jules Ferrario, ed
LSE4099268 Cabannes au Cap Van Diemen, New Holland - in " Le costume ancien et moderne", by Dr. Jules Ferrario, ed

Camp des anciens germains - in "Le costume ancien et moderne"by Jules Ferrario, ed. Milan, 1819-20
LSE4097371 Camp des anciens germains - in " Le costume ancien et moderne" by Jules Ferrario, ed. Milan, 1819-20 by Ferrario

German warriors on horseback - in "The old and modern costume"by Jules Ferrario, ed. Milan, 1819-20
LSE4097366 German warriors on horseback - in " The old and modern costume" by Jules Ferrario, ed. Milan, 1819-20 by Ferrario

Costumes militaires des arsacids (Persia) - in "Le Costume Antique et Moderne"by Jules Ferrario, ed
LSE4108340 Costumes militaires des arsacids (Persia) - in " Le Costume Antique et Moderne" by Jules Ferrario, ed

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bouclier; Shield; Schild (engraving)
7194996 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bouclier; Shield; Schild (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bouclier; Shield; Schild)

Medusa, painted on a leather jousting shield, c. 1596-98 (oil on canvas attached to wood
SCP50197 Medusa, painted on a leather jousting shield, c.1596-98 (oil on canvas attached to wood) (pre restoration) by Caravaggio

Pelike with red figures
LRI741084 Pelike with red figures, by Greek School, (5th century BC); diam: 33.5 cm; Museo Nazionale della Siritide, Policoro, Matera, Basilicata

Horned ghost crab and zombie crab
Horned ghost crab, Ocypode ceratophthalmus 1, and zombie crab, Gecarcinus ruricola 2. Ocipode ceratostalmo, Gecarcino tourlourou

Ground beetle, scarab and cockchafer
Dytiscus bimaculatus 1, scarab 2, cockchafer, Melolontha melolontha 3, Cantharis beetle 4, Carabus sexpunciatus 5 and Omophron limbatum 6

Lettre O : Oceanien (oceanian) - "Grand alphabet des nations"
DUV4213673 Lettre O : Oceanien (oceanian) - " Grand alphabet des nations" end of 19th century (engraving) by French School

Battle between a Franc soldier and a Roman soldier. 19th century engraving private
JLJ4570091 Battle between a Franc soldier and a Roman soldier. 19th century engraving private collection by Unknown Artist

Portrait of Geoffrey of Villehardouin (1150-1228), French historian and knight
XEE556115 Portrait of Geoffrey of Villehardouin (1150-1228), French historian and knight. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient Orient: A Persian king and his entourage hunting, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702550 Ancient Orient: A Persian king and his entourage hunting, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Musee de Cluny, Bouclier trouve dans la Loire (engraving)
3644678 Musee de Cluny, Bouclier trouve dans la Loire (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Musee de Cluny, Bouclier trouve dans la Loire)

Still Life Hunting Dog, game (hare, pheasant, partridge) Detail
JLJ4579848 Still Life Hunting Dog, game (hare, pheasant, partridge) Detail. Painting by Francois Desportes (1661-1743) 18th century Gien, hunting museum by Desportes

Aimery de Guillaume Berard, French knight, condottiere and commander of the Florentine army at the battle of
FLO4674037 Aimery de Guillaume Berard, French knight, condottiere and commander of the Florentine army at the battle of Campaldino, 1289

Roman Soldiers Besieging a Town, plate 23B, class 5 from Part I of
STC93293 Roman Soldiers Besieging a Town, plate 23B, class 5 from Part I of The History of the Nations, engraved by A. Nani (aquatint) by Italian School

Lettre Z : Zoulou - "Grand alphabet des nations"
DUV4213607 Lettre Z : Zoulou - " Grand alphabet des nations" end of 19th century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Greece at the time of the Republics: The victors erect signs of their victory
XEE702547 Greece at the time of the Republics: The victors erect signs of their victory on the battlefield, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann

Bouclier ayant servi a la construction du tunnel sous la Tamise (engraving)
3653536 Bouclier ayant servi a la construction du tunnel sous la Tamise (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bouclier votif de Theodose le Grand (engraving)
3645383 Bouclier votif de Theodose le Grand (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bouclier votif de Theodose le Grand)

Ancient Rome: Gladiator fights in amphitheatre, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702506 Ancient Rome: Gladiator fights in amphitheatre, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient Greece : Greek Military, Greece at the time of the kings, War Chariot
XEE702555 Ancient Greece : Greek Military, Greece at the time of the kings, War Chariot, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann

Old Orient / Persians: Persian army dress, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702552 Old Orient / Persians: Persian army dress, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Greece at the time of the Republics: Warriors wear their armor, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702543 Greece at the time of the Republics: Warriors wear their armor, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Simon IV de Montfort, 5th Earl of Leicester (1150-1218), French nobleman
XEE556194 Portrait of Simon IV de Montfort, 5th Earl of Leicester (1150-1218), French nobleman. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Geoffrey of Villehardouin (1150-1228), French historian and knight
XEE556121 Portrait of Geoffrey of Villehardouin (1150-1228), French historian and knight. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Persian Wars / Battle of Thermopylae 480 BC. The Spartan king Leonidas
XEE557563 Persian Wars / Battle of Thermopylae 480 BC. The Spartan king Leonidas and his men fall in the battle. by French School

Vulcan forging the armour of Achilles (fresco)
AII78741 Vulcan forging the armour of Achilles (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo Ducale & Museo, Mantua, Lombardy, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

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"Bouclier: A Symbol of Power and Protection Throughout History" Throughout the ages, the bouclier, or shield, has played a significant role in human history. From ancient Rome to medieval battles and beyond, this emblem of strength and defense has captivated warriors and artists alike. In Ancient Rome, captured enemies were often harnessed with their own boucliers as a sign of defeat. This practice showcased the power dynamics prevalent during those times. An 1866 colored engraving vividly captures this scene, reminding us of the brutality that existed on the battlefield. Moving forward to 732 AD, we witness The Battle of Poitiers through an oil painting from 1837. Here, shields are raised high as soldiers clash in a fight for dominance, and is within these moments that one can truly appreciate the significance placed upon these protective barriers. The legendary tale of Saint George slaying the dragon comes alive in a polychrome relief dating back to c. 1475-1500. In this stunning artwork made from wood, we see Saint George wielding his sword while sheltered behind his trusty bouclier - an embodiment of courage against formidable foes. Journeying further into history brings us to William the Conqueror's conquest of England in 1066 depicted on Bayeux Tapestry or Embroidery created by Queen Mathilde herself in 1077. Amongst scenes depicting Norman cavalry loading Saxon infantry lies intricate detail showcasing shields held firmly by both sides—a testament to their essential role on any battlefield. Even outside combat scenarios, shields have been celebrated throughout various cultures worldwide. François Emile Ehrmann's painting from Clermont Ferrand portrays Vercingetorix—an influential Gallic leader—holding his ornate bouclier with pride during ancient times. As seen in Dr. Jules Ferrario's "Le costume ancien et moderne, " published between 1819 and 1920, shields were not limited to the battlefield.