Knife Collection (page 9)

Sacrificial knife, Aztec / Mixtec, Mexico, 15th-16th century
Sacrificial knife, Aztec/Mixtec, Mexico, 15th-16th century. The handle is carved in wood and covered with mosaic of turquoise, shell and malachite. The blade is made of chalcedony

The Death of Lucretia, 17th century. Artist: Guido Cagnacci
The Death of Lucretia, 17th century. From the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon, France

Detail of a gaucho wearing a "facaon"at Estancia Buena Vista, Esquina
Detail of a gaucho wearing a " facAon" at Estancia Buena Vista, Esquina, Corrientes, Argentina. The facAon is a fighting and utility knife widely used by the gauchos in Argentina

Cooking knives shop in Kappabashi street, Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan

Buon appetito
Margareth Perfoncio

But We Used To Be Loved
Francesco Gulina

Still life with Pumpkins
UstinaGreen

Still Life with Fruit, 1873 (oil on fabric)
XOS5885364 Still Life with Fruit, 1873 (oil on fabric) by Preyer, Emilie (1849-1930); 35x46.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Emilie Preyer)

Self-Portrait with Five Muses, c. 1880 (oil on paper mounted to board)
XOS5884673 Self-Portrait with Five Muses, c. 1880 (oil on paper mounted to board) by Church, Henry (1836-1908); 73.3x59.7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Set table Italy. Date of Photograph:1900-1930

Command of the Italian Army in Fiume: group portrait Croatia Fiume. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

A soldier of the fifth railway legion in Gorizia Gorizia. Date of Photograph:1924-1930

Trabeated and moulding fragment, preserved in the Tabularium, Rome Rome Tabularium High Relief Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1855 ca

Venetian costumes and crafts: Peddler of knives and other cutting tools Venice. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

A blacksmith sharpening a knife at the grindstone; France France. Date of Photograph:1855 ca

Sales of radishes (radish) in Naples Naples. Date of Photograph:1870 ca

Sales of radishes (radish) in Naples Naples. Date of Photograph:1870 ca

The owner of the trattoria Ponte Reale" in Genoa with the cooks and waiters Genoa. Date of Photograph:1900-1910

Portrait of an Indian man cutting a mango, island of Gharapuri or Elephanta, state of Maharashtra India State of Maharashtra, island of Gharapuri or Elephanta. Date of Photograph:1965

Plate with grape, melon, pears and knife; Photo studio Italy. Date of Photograph:1928-1929

Tapestry with the Sacrifice of Isaac, work of the Ducal Workshops of Florence. The tapestry is located on the counter facade of the Cathedral of Como

Fragment of Roman trabeation and moulding, with a frieze representing a series of bucrania, pateras, jugs and other sacrificial rite items, in the Tabularium, in Rome

Detail of the Sacrifice of Isaac, by Lorenzo Ghiberti, panel used in the competition of 1401 for the north doors of the Baptistry, in the Museo Nazionale del Bargello

Knife with damascened handle from Ca Foscari, in the Treasury of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice Venice St. Mark's Basilica. Date of Photograph:1920 - 1930 ca

The picture shows a knife for circumcision and a speculum dating back to the seventeenth century belonging to the Carbonelli Collection in Rome

Altar of L. Cornelius Atimetus, a knife seller, dating from the 1st century, displayed in Rome at the Mostra Augustea held in 1937-1938

A gem-set jade-hilted dagger (khanjar), India, 19th century (steel, jade, gemstones & wood)
7423050 A gem-set jade-hilted dagger (khanjar), India, 19th century (steel, jade, gemstones & wood) by Indian School, (19th century); length: 37.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Mobile ironer. To iron the razors, the scissors!, around 1819 (print)
8600310 Mobile ironer. To iron the razors, the scissors!, around 1819 (print) by French School, (19th century); 42.5x32.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "The small street trades)

Cartoon by Wilhelm Cuno (1876-1933) German politician responsible for maritime affairs
JAB5037371 Cartoon by Wilhelm Cuno (1876-1933) German politician responsible for maritime affairs. Drawing by Adrien Barrere (1877-1931) from Fantasio, 1925 Private Collection by Barrere

Saints Catherine and Bartholomew, c.1350 (egg tempera on wood)
8297318 Saints Catherine and Bartholomew, c.1350 (egg tempera on wood) by Nuzi Allegretto (1315-73) and Ghissi Francescuccio (fl.1345-74); 83 x 51 cm; National Gallery, London

The Grindstone, 1850 - 1860 (watercolour on paper)
7528582 The Grindstone, 1850 - 1860 (watercolour on paper) by Lundgren, Egron Sellif (1815-75); 30.9x40.1 cm; Gallery Oldham

Porks butcher, 14th century (miniature)
7422804 Porks butcher, 14th century (miniature) by Austrian School, (14th century); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Porks butcher in the middle age)

Cartoon depicting Arthur Zimmermann (1864-1940) German politician - Drawing by Adrien Barrere (1877-1931)
JAB4119018 Cartoon depicting Arthur Zimmermann (1864-1940) German politician - Drawing by Adrien Barrere (1877-1931) from Fantasio, 1930 Private collection by Barrere

Illustration for "Les Contes" written by Charles Perrault, 1879 (engraving)
MAJ5032106 Illustration for "Les Contes" written by Charles Perrault, 1879 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info)

A gem-set jade-hilted dagger (khanjar), India, 19th century (steel, jade, gemstones & wood)
7423051 A gem-set jade-hilted dagger (khanjar), India, 19th century (steel, jade, gemstones & wood) by Indian School, (19th century); length: 37.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Tomato Ninja
Christophe Kiciak

Easter Dinner
Mike Melnotte

Thief!
Christophe Kiciak

Still life, 1895 (oil on canvas)
NGW388591 Still life, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Williams, Isaac John (fl. 1895); 36x46 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Siebe Gorman steel bladed diver's knife with bronze scabbard

Jedediah Smith (1799-1831) being attacked by a Grizzly bear, c. 1861 (colour litho)
PNP245844 Jedediah Smith (1799-1831) being attacked by a Grizzly bear, c.1861 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jedediah Strong Smith (January 6)

Wild Bill Hickok (1837-76) (b / w photo)
PNP245495 Wild Bill Hickok (1837-76) (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Cartoon, Louis Engel and Alexander Henderson
Cartoon, Mr Louis Engel (musician and music critic) and Mr Alexander Henderson (theatre owner and director) - I ll have my bond! (A reference to Shylock in The Merchant of Venice.) 1885

Egyptian statue of the goddess Isis with throne headdress, in hard black stone with yellow spots. Copperplate engraving by Giacomo Bossi after an illustration by D. A

Maori tools and weapons with elaborate carving: axe, fish knife, and box. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Utensils and tools of the Malagasy people of Madagascar. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Page of Victorian adverts - November 1895
A variety of advertisements in The Illustrated Sporting Dramatic News dated November 1895. November 1895

James Callaghan holding knife up before cutting cake - April 1979 24 / 04 / 1979
James Callaghan holding knife up before cutting cake - April 1979 24/04/1979

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"Unveiling the Artistry: The Knife's Timeless Tale" Step into the world of history and art as we explore the diverse roles and symbolism of the humble knife. From bookbinding tools in 1875 to Diego Velazquez's captivating painting "Old Woman Cooking Eggs" in 1618, this versatile instrument has left its mark throughout time. In Harold Harvey's masterpiece "The Tea Table, " a knife silently awaits its turn amidst an intimate gathering, hinting at its significance in daily life. Meanwhile, Jacques Louis David immortalizes Jean-Paul Marat's tragic fate with his chilling portrayal of the fatal stabbing that occurred during the French Revolution. Lady Macbeth's infamous daggers come to mind, symbolizing ambition and guilt within Shakespearean tragedy. On a lighter note, an advertisement from 1945 showcases how knives played a vital role in promoting meat consumption during post-war times. Travel back to Delmonicos Restaurant in New York City circa 1902, where Joseph Byron captures bustling kitchen scenes complete with chefs skillfully wielding their trusty knives. Even on Christmas cards featuring owls and foxes carrying food, these creatures rely on knives for survival. Delving deeper into history, Francis Parsons' portrait of Cherokee chief Kanagagota reveals cultural significance as he holds a ceremonial knife close to his heart. Market reports depict English country squires carving beef with precision while knights of medieval Germany relied on their trusty blades for protection and honor. Lastly, William Hogarth's "Enraged Musician" portrays chaos erupting around a musician who wields his knife menacingly amidst discordant sounds—a reminder that even mundane objects can become instruments of frustration or aggression. From practicality to symbolism across various mediums throughout centuries, the knife remains an enduring tool that tells stories both grand and subtle—forever etching itself into our collective consciousness.