Piller Collection

Olympics / 1932 / Fencing
Fencing: Piller (Hungary) defeats Gaudini (Italy) in sabres

The Sack of the French, 1634 (oil on copper)
RAF227496 The Sack of the French, 1634 (oil on copper) by Heinrich, Vitus (fl. 1634-56); 25x41 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: armies of Charles de Bourbon; ); Photo © Rafael Valls Gallery

Fr. 20124 f. 331 The Looting of Jerusalem after the Capture by the Christians in 1099
BAL4068 Fr.20124 f.331 The Looting of Jerusalem after the Capture by the Christians in 1099, illuminated miniature from a universal chronicle, 1440 (vellum) by Jean de Courcy

The Sack of Rome in 1527 (oil on canvas)
MHB90654 The Sack of Rome in 1527 (oil on canvas) by Lingelbach, Johannes (1622-74); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

French Troops Retreating Through and Plundering a Village
STC88713 French Troops Retreating Through and Plundering a Village, engraved by Matthew Dubourg (fl.1813-20) from Historic, Military and Naval Anecdotes, pub

The Conquerors of the Bastille before the Hotel de Ville in 1789, 1839 (oil on canvas)
XIR71739 The Conquerors of the Bastille before the Hotel de Ville in 1789, 1839 (oil on canvas) by Delaroche, Hippolyte (Paul) (1797-1856); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais

The French Fleet Plundering and Setting Fire to the Town of Chioreram, engraved by Theodore de Bry
BAL111673 The French Fleet Plundering and Setting Fire to the Town of Chioreram, engraved by Theodore de Bry (1528-98) (engraving) (b&w photo) by German School

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"Pillaging Through History: From the Olympics to Film Sets" Piller, a term synonymous with looting and plundering, has left its mark throughout history. In 1932, at the Olympics in Los Angeles, fencing became an arena for fierce competition as athletes fought for glory. However, behind the scenes of triumphs and defeats lay tales of piller's dark side. Centuries earlier, "The Sack of the French" in 1634 depicted a scene painted on copper that immortalized the chaos and devastation caused by marauders. Similarly, Fr. 20124 f. 331 captured Jerusalem's looting after its capture by Christians in 1099—a haunting reminder of humanity's capacity for destruction. Art continued to reflect these grim realities; "The Sack of Rome" in 1527 portrayed canvas soaked with anguish as invaders ransacked one of history's greatest cities. Even French troops were not immune to this temptation during their retreat through villages—an unfortunate consequence etched into memory. Yet amidst such turmoil emerged moments of respite—French film actress Brigitte Bardot graced England while making a new film. Her presence offered solace from stories dominated by violence and unrest. Paris itself did not escape piller's grasp; images like "Looting of Archeveche" showcased how even sacred places fell victim to human greed. Civil Vitrail Drawing for Trocadero further illustrated Renaissance chateaus being stripped bare—a testament to both artistic beauty lost and historical treasures stolen away. As time marched on, November 13th marked another chapter—the Looting of Castries Hotel in FBG St Germain during 1790 revolution upheaval echoed cries for change but also highlighted society's darker impulses. Even industries faced their share—such as Reveillon Wallpapers Factory falling prey to looters seeking riches amidst societal strife.