Gessler Collection

Albrecht Gessler, Habsburg bailiff at Altdorf, 14th century
Albrecht Gessler, Habsburg bailiff at Altdorf and arch enemy of William Tell, 14th century. Il Governatore Gesslero. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes

The three confederates of the Old Swiss Confederacy, 1307
The three confederates or Eidgenossen of the Old Swiss Confederacy, 1307. Walter Furst from Uri, Werner Stauffach from Schwyz, and Arnold von Melchtal of Unterwalden

Altdorf, Switzerland - Statue of William Tell
1910

Gessler (engraving)
2808314 Gessler (engraving) by Pecht, August Friedrich (1814-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gessler. Illustration for Schiller Galerie (F A Brockhaus, 1859).); © Look and Learn

William Tell snipes Gessler (engraving)
2788228 William Tell snipes Gessler (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Tell snipes Gessler)

House of Gessler (engraving)
654006 House of Gessler (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: House of Gessler. Illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier)

Von Hindenburgh and Gessler, Germany
The German President, Field-Marshal Paul von Hindenburg, and Minister of Defence, Otto Gessler, at an event in Germany. 1925

Scene from the Amateur Pantomime, the Combat between "William Tell"(Mr Albert Smith)
1097571 Scene from the Amateur Pantomime, the Combat between " William Tell" (Mr Albert Smith) and " Gessler" (Mr T Knox Holmes) (engraving) by English School

William Tell in the Market-Place of Altdorf, 1890. Creator: Unknown
William Tell in the Market-Place of Altdorf, 1890. 14th century Swiss folk hero of who, according to legend, was an expert marksman who assassinated Albrecht Gessler

House of Gessler, 1890. Creator: Unknown
House of Gessler, 1890. House of Albrecht Gessler, a legendary 14th-century Habsburg bailiff at Altdorf, whose brutal rule led to the William Tell rebellion

Geslers Hat, 1882. Artist: Brend amour, Richard (1831-1915)
Geslers Hat, 1882. Private Collection

Tell and Gessler
William Tell, his ordeal over, clasps his son who holds the apple pierced by the arrow. The Austrian steward Gessler watches proceedings on horseback

GESSLER DE LA CROIX, Alejandrina Aurora de (1831-1907)

FILM STUDIO, 1903. Filming a scene, Gesslers death, for William Tell at the Path Studio in Paris
FILM STUDIO, 1903. Filming a scene, Gesslers death, for William Tell at the Path© Studio in Paris. Line engraving, French, 1903

The death of Gessler - from the fresco in Tells Chapel on the lake of the four

Scene from the legend of William Tell, Swiss folk hero
A scene from the legend of William Tell, Swiss folk hero. He springs onto the bank and pushes his enemy Gesslers boat back into the raging water, thereby causing its occupants to drown

Rossini / Tell / Liebig 6
Act Four : the Swiss rebel against the Austrians, and Tell shoots Gessler. The storm abates, the sun shines, Tell rejoins his family, Switzerland is free at last !

Rossini / Tell / Liebig 4
Act Three : Gessler orders Tell to shoot an apple off his sons head : he does so, but tells Gessler that had he hit his son, his second arrow would have been for Gessler

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"Gessler: A Historical Figure Immortalized in Art and Legend" Step into the picturesque town of Altdorf, Switzerland, where history intertwines with myth. Here stands the iconic Statue of William Tell, a symbol of Swiss independence and defiance against tyranny. But behind this legendary hero lies another figure who played a crucial role in shaping the narrative – Gessler. Albrecht Gessler, the Habsburg bailiff at Altdorf during the 14th century, was not only known for his oppressive rule but also for his fateful encounter with William Tell. Engravings depicting this momentous event capture the tension as Tell skillfully snipes an apple off his son's head to defy Gessler's unjust command. The House looms large in historical records, its name synonymous with power and authority. In Germany, even Von Hindenburgh shared this illustrious surname. The legacy extends beyond mere individuals; it encompasses a whole era when three confederates united under the Old Swiss Confederacy in 1307 to resist oppression. Artists throughout time have been captivated by these tales. In an engraving from an Amateur Pantomime production, we witness Mr Albert Smith embodying "William Tell" while Mr T Knox Holmes portrays "Gessler, " bringing their conflict to life on stage. Another artwork showcases William Tell amidst bustling market scenes in Altdorf – a testament to how deeply rooted these stories are within local culture. Intriguingly mysterious is Brend amour Richard's lithograph titled "Geslers Hat. " Crafted in 1882, it invites us to ponder what secrets lie beneath that infamous hat worn by Gessler himself. As we explore these various depictions and artifacts from different periods like the House from 1890 or Geslers Hat by Brend amour Richard from 1882 - each created by unknown artists - we uncover layers upon layers of history, myth, and symbolism.