Falconry Collection (#7)

Adana, Turkey - German Businessmen
The German Consul hawking in Adana, Turkey with local servant, falcon and tent

Arab Sheikh with his Falcon, Kuwait

Konradin / Konrad V
KONRADIN also known as Konrad V and Konrad the Young German prince

Falcon (falconinae) with leather hood on its head and identity band on its leg, perched on gloved hand, side view

Tsar Ivan the Terrible at the Falconry, 1872. Found in the Collection of State Museum Abramtsevo Estate, near Moscow

Forest landscape with a lady on horseback, a falconer and a huntsman. Found in the collection of National Gallery, Prague

The Falconry of Sultan Ahmed III, 1873. Artist: Khlebovsky, Stanislav (1835-1884)
The Falconry of Sultan Ahmed III, 1873. Found in the collection of Muzeum Narodowe w Poznaniu

Caucasian traditional dress, 1840s. Artist: Gagarin, Grigori Grigorievich (1810-1893)
Caucasian traditional dress, 1840s. Private Collection

De Arte Venandi cum Avibus (On The Art of Hunting with Birds). Artist: Anonymous
De Arte Venandi cum Avibus (On The Art of Hunting with Birds). Found in the collection of Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana

Frederick II. De Arte Venandi cum Avibus (On The Art of Hunting with Birds). Artist: Anonymous
Frederick II. De Arte Venandi cum Avibus (On The Art of Hunting with Birds). Found in the collection of Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana

James VI and I (1566-1625), King of Scotland, as child, 1574. Artist: Bronckhorst, Arnold (active 1565-1583)
James VI and I (1566-1625), King of Scotland, as child, 1574. Found in the collection of the National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh

King Conrad the Younger (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Artist: Anonymous
King Conrad the Younger (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Found in the collection of the Library of the Ruprecht Karl University, Heidelberg

Young Peter I. and his falcon, 1900s. Artist: Lebedev, Klavdi Vasilyevich (1852-1916)
Young Peter I. and his falcon, 1900s. Found in the collection of the State Central M. Glinka Museum of Music, Moscow

Tsars Alexei Mikhailovich Ride to the Hunt, 1896. Artist: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926)
Tsars Alexei Mikhailovich Ride to the Hunt, 1896. Private Collection

Pre-Slavic Ornamental Motif, 1934. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Pre-Slavic Ornamental Motif, 1934. From a private collection

Business before pleasure, 1901. Artist: Bem, Elizaveta Merkuryevna (1843-1914)
Business before pleasure, 1901. From a private collection

The Falconer. Artist: Christus, Petrus (1410 / 20-1475 / 76)
The Falconer. Found in the collection of Stadtische Galerie im Stadelschen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main

The Heron Hunt. Artist: Fromentin, Eugene (1820-1876)
The Heron Hunt. Found in the collection of Musee Conde, Chantilly

Bosnian falconers, 1912. Artist: F Topiq
Bosnian falconers, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

The Costume of a Man in the Reign of King Henry VII, 15th century, (1904)
The Costume of a Man in the Reign of King Henry VII, 1904. From The Connoisseur Vol. X [Otto Limited, London, 1904.]

Dutch Skit on Falconry, c1716, (1916)
Dutch Skit on Falconry, c1716. From The Connoisseur Vol XLIV by [Otto Limited, London, 1916.]

Lady of the manor of the time of Charles VI of France, 1395 (1882-1884). Artist: Petit
Lady of the manor of the time of Charles VI of France, 1395 (1882-1884). A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecle, Volume II, F Roy editor, A Challamel, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

Charlemage hunting, 8th-9th century (1882-1884). Artist: Serm
Charlemage hunting, 8th-9th century (1882-1884). Hunting in an Oriental/Eastern style with falcons. King of the Franks from 768

How to bathe a new falcon, 14th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 14th century manuscript illustration in Livres du Roy Modus, held at the Bibliotheque Nationale de France, Paris

German falconer, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
German falconer, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 16th century manuscript illustration in De Omnibus Illiberalibus Siue Mechanicis Artibus... by Hartmann Schopper

How to train a young falcon, 14th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 14th century manuscript illustration in Livres du Roy Modus, held at the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

King Modus teaching the art of falconry, 14th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 14th century manuscript illustration in Livres du Roy Modus

Vailets of falconry, 14th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 14th century manuscript illustration in Livres du Roy Modus, held at the Bibliotheque Nationale de France, Paris

Falconers dressing their birds, 14th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 14th century manuscript illustration in Livres du Roy Modus, held at the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

A falconer, Turkestan, 19th century. Artist: Delort
A falconer, Turkestan, 19th century

French costume: Charles VI, Charles VII, Louis XI, (1882). Illustration showing costume from 1395-1483, from The History Of Fashion In France by Augustin Challamel

The Dream of Life, 14th century, (1870). Artist: Franz Kellerhoven
The Dream of Life, 14th century, (1870). A chromolithographic print after a painting in the cloister of the Campo Santo, Pisa

King James I, 1614, (1910). The king (1566-1625) wears a thickly padded doublet and bombasted breeches. These appealed to him as being effective against the point of a dagger of rapier

Queen Elizabeth I hawking, 1575, (1910). A 19th-century rendition from the Art of Falconrie by Turberville, (1585). The doublets have innumerable slashing

Falconers at the Amusement court of Moscow in the 17th Century, 1902
Falconers at the Amusement court of Moscow in the 17th Century. From: The Grand Ducal, Tsarist and Imperial Hunting in Russia, 1902. Private Collection

Michiel Pompe van Slingelandt. Artist: Cuyp, Jacob Gerritsz (1594-1651)
Michiel Pompe van Slingelandt. Found in the collection of Dordrechts Museum

A Sparrowhawk, 1510s. Artist: De Barbari, Jacopo (c. 1445-c. 1516)
A Sparrowhawk, 1510s. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Falconry Scene, c. 1500. Artist: French master
Falconry Scene, c. 1500. Found in the collection of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Falconry, 17th century. Artist: Gerrit Berckheyde
Falconry, 17th century. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

James I as a boy, (1907). Portrait of James I (1566-1625), king of England (1603-1625) and king of Scotland (1567-1625)

Falconer, 1828. Artist: Marlet et Cie
Falconer, 1828. A lithograph from L Inde Francais, 1828. From the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Falconers with their birds, 13th century. Illustration from a treatise on falconry in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Knights on horseback and king with a falcon, 12th century. Detail of scenes on a wooden marriage chest from the Treasure of Vannes, Brittany

Queen Elizabeth I and her attendants out hawking, 1575. The Queen rides side-saddle, on the left a man has just released his hawk, while above a hawk is bringing down a bird

A falconer, 1611. The bird perched on the gauntlet on the mans wrist is still hooded. From the Book of Faulconrie by George Turbevile

Tudor falconry, mid 19th century. A woman, with a falcon perched on her glove, is riding side-saddle

Falconry in the time of King Francois I of France
Falconer of the royal household at the time of King Francois I of France. 16th century

Medieval Falconry
Different aspects of falconry as depicted in contemporary Flemish and French manuscripts. Date: 12th-14th Centuries

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"Falconry: A Timeless Bond between Man and Bird" In a world where ancient traditions meet modern marvels, falconry stands as a testament to the enduring relationship between humans and birds of prey. Picture No. 10854169 captures the essence of this age-old practice, showcasing the intricate falconry equipment that has been refined over centuries. Amongst the majestic birds featured is Falco rusticolus, also known as the gyrfalcon, renowned for its grace and power in flight. This magnificent creature symbolizes the symbiotic connection shared by falconers and their avian companions. The Shah Jahan Album reveals an intimate moment between Jahangir and his father Akbar, highlighting how falconry transcends borders and cultures. Similarly, eagle hunters on their way to Mongolia's Eagle Hunters festival near Ulgii demonstrate how this art form unites people from all corners of the globe. A hawking party showcases a group of enthusiasts coming together to celebrate their passion for falconry. The image evokes a sense of camaraderie among like-minded individuals who appreciate both nature's beauty and mankind's ingenuity. An early 18th-century depiction portrays a mounted man hunting birds with his trusty falcon by his side—a reminder that this noble pursuit has stood the test of time throughout history. The Chateau d'Etampes painting from the 15th century transports us back to an era when knights roamed grand castles with their loyal feathered companions at hand. The headshot of a hooded Saker falcon at Ludlow Castle in Shropshire reminds us that even within castle walls, these regal creatures were revered for their prowess in hunting alongside nobility. Moving forward in time, we witness David Bradley playing Billy Casper with his kestrel companion—an iconic portrayal that immortalized both boyhood dreams and our fascination with raptors.