Colouration Collection

Modern era. Arquebusier. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Polished slab of labradorite
Labradorite (calcium sodium aluminum silicate) can seem dull and grey until the light hits correctly, then an array of colours can be observed glowing on the surface

Fire Bellied Toad - showing red underside 15326
BB-2738 Fire Bellied Toad - showing red underside Bombina orientalis Brian Bevan contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Factory and foundry Don Leoncio Meneses (colour engraving)
3600125 Factory and foundry Don Leoncio Meneses (colour engraving); (add.info.: Factory and foundry Don Leoncio Meneses. Workers in the workshop of silversmiths and lathes)

Panther Chameleon {Furcifer pardalis} close-up of skin, green colouration. Masoala Peninsula National Park, north east Madagascar

Close up of coiled tail of Parsons chameleon {Calumma parsonii} showing scales and strong green colouration. Tropical rainforest, Masoala Peninsula National Park, north east Madagascar

Il Leone di Caprera. Sailing schooner of 9 meters of length that crewed by three Italians wanted to cross the Atlantic Ocean with a sextant as the only guide

Philadelphia. City Hall building. Engraving by Traversier. Panorama Universal. History of the United States of America, from 1st edition of Jean B.G

History of the United States. Ruins of Fort Ticonderoga. State of New York. Built by the French in 1755 and captured by the British in 1759

United States of America. Pennsylvania Hospital. Philadelphia. Founded in 1751 by Benjamin Franklin and Dr. Thomas Bond. It became one of the leading public hospitals in the country. Engraving

Modern age. Spanish infantry. Fife and drum
Modern age. Spanish infantry. Fife (small flute) and drum. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Mercenary soldiers. Landsknechte. Engraving after etching by Daniel Hopfer, 1530. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Francis I (1494-1547). King of France (1515-1547). Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Embarkation of Christopher Columbus at Palos de la Frontera
Discovery of America. Embarkation of Christopher Columbus at Palos de la Frontera (Spain), on August 3, 1492. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Modern era. Mercenary soldiers: Swiss. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Spanish sallet. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883
Combat helmet. Spanish sallet (Celada de encaje). Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Medieval Knight's helmet with visor. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Falconet. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration
Falconet or falcon. Light cannon developed in the late 15th century. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Middle Ages. Wood mantlet on wheels. Engraving by Serra
Middle Ages. Mantlet. Large shield or portable shelter used for stopping projectiles. Wood mantlet on wheels. Engraving by Serra. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

14th century galley. Engraving by Serra. Later colouration
14th century galley. Engraving by Serra. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Spain, Balearic Islands, Majorca. Palma of Majorca. Medieval city walls. Engraving by Serra. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Conquest of Majorca by king James I of Aragon
Conquest of the island of Majorca by Christian king James I of Aragon. He landed on the beach of Santa Ponsa at midnight on September 10, 1229. Troops reaching the coast. Lithography

Alfonso VIII celebrating victory
Alfonso VIII, king of Castile (1155-1214), celebrating the victory at the Batte of Las Navas de Tolosa, 1212, against the Almohad Muslim. Spain. Lithography. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration

Trajan (53-117). Roman emperor (98-117). Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Northern Barbarians. Engraving. Later colouration
Ancient Age. Northern Barbarians. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Scipio Africanus (236-183 BC). Roman general and consul
Scipio Africanus (236-183 BC). Roman general and later consul. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Maurice (1521-1553). Elector of Saxony (1547-1553). Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Hayreddin Barbarossa (1478-1546). Ottoman admiral
Hayreddin Barbarossa (c. 1478-1546). Ottoman admiral. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Fernando d'Avalos (1489-1525). Neapolitan military
Fernando d'Avalos (1489-1525). Italian condottiero of Aragonese extraction. Chief commander of the Habsburg armies of Charles V in Italy during the Habsburg-Valois Wars. Engraving

Modern age. Imperial artillery (from the Bologna Procession). Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Vasco da Gama (1460-1524). Portuguese explorer
Vasco da Gama, 1st Count of Vidigueira (1460-1524). Portuguese explorer. He was the first European to reach India by sea. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Christopher Columbus (1451-1506). Navigator and colonist of the Americas. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Gonzalo Fernandez de Cordoba (1453-1515), called El Gran Capitan (The Great Captain). Spanish general. Engraving by Serra. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Diego Garcia de Paredes (1466-1534). Spanish soldier and duellist. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

The Archers of Burgundy. Engraving by Serra
The Archers of Burgundy, Burgundy Guard or Blade Guard, were an armed unit from the Burgundy Guard of Archers, introduced in Spain by King Philip I of Castile

Soldier of the Crown of Aragon. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Rodeleros (shield bearers). Spanish troops, 16th century
Rodeleros (shield bearers). Spanish troops in the early 16th century. They were equipped with swords and steel shields or bucklers, known as rodela

Ribauldequin. Late medieval volley gun
Ribauldequin or rabauld. Late medieval volley gun with many small-caliber iron barrels set up parallel on a platform, used during the 14th and 15th centuries. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883

Soldiers of Acostamientos. Culveriner and crossbowman
Soldiers of Acostamientos. The Acostamiento was a salary granted by the king to his vassals under which they were obliged to serve him in war. Culveriner (left). Crossbowman (right). Engraving

Armour. Gauntlet. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883
Armour. Gauntlet. Gloves of metal plates which protected the hand. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Weaponry, Middle Ages. Bombard. Engraving by Serra
Bombard. Cannon used throughout the Middle Ages an the Early Modern Period. Engraving by Serra. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Knight of the Order of Santiago. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Christian Knight. Engraving from a codex of the 14th century
Middle Ages. Christian Knight. Engraving from a codex of the 14th century. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Martin of Aragon (1356-1410). King of Aragon, Valencia, Sardinia, Corsica and Count of Barcelona from 1396 and King of Sicily from 1409 (as Martin II). Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883

Iberian Peninsula. Castilian soldiers
Iberian Peninsula. Castilian Soldiers. Medieval period. Engraving after a devotional book of the 14th century. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Ferdinand III of Castile (1199/1201-1252). Engraving
Ferdinand III of Castile (1199/1201-1252), called the Saint. King of Castile (from 1217), King of Leon an King of Galicia. Museo Militar, 1883.(from 1230) and King of Galicia (from 1231). Engraving

Aragonese warriors (1390). Engraving from a tryptich
Middle Ages. Aragonese warriors (1390). Engraving from a triptych of the Academia de la Historia. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Alfonso VIII of Castile (1155-1214). King of Castile
Alfonso VIII of Castile (1155-1214), called the Noble or the one of the Navas. King of Castile from 1158 and King of Toledo. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

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"Exploring the Vibrant World of Colouration: From Labradorite's Polished Slab to Fire Bellied Toads and Sailing Schooners" Step into a world bursting with hues as we dive into the captivating concept of colouration. Starting with a polished slab of labradorite, witness the mesmerizing play of iridescent colors dancing across its surface, creating an enchanting visual spectacle. Shifting our focus, we encounter a Fire Bellied Toad proudly displaying its vivid red underside, a striking contrast against its sleek green skin. Nature's palette never fails to amaze. Traveling through time and space, we find ourselves aboard Il Leone di Caprera, a majestic sailing schooner gracefully gliding across azure waters. Its billowing sails catch the sunlight, casting vibrant shadows on the deck below. Venturing further into history, Philadelphia's iconic City Hall building stands tall in an exquisite engraving by Traversier. The intricate details capture every architectural nuance while showcasing the grandeur that color brings to life. Delving deeper into America's past, we stumble upon Fort Ticonderoga's ruins—a testament to battles fought and stories told. The weathered stones bear traces of their former glory amidst nature's ever-changing pigments. Intriguingly juxtaposing history with modernity is Pennsylvania Hospital—a beacon of healing since its inception in 1751—where shades of compassion blend seamlessly with medical expertise. Transitioning from healthcare to warfare, Spanish infantry soldiers from the modern age emerge clad in vibrant uniforms adorned with fife and drum melodies—an embodiment of courage painted onto battlefields. Taking a step back in time once more reveals mercenary soldiers known as Landsknechte; their flamboyant attire reflecting both their prowess on the battlefield and their love for extravagant fashion statements. Amidst these historical figures stands Francis I—the King who reigned over France during tumultuous times.