Spalart Collection

Inhabitants of Moscow, Russia.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages (1796)

Roman one-horse chariot known as the Rheda, Cavruca or Cavrus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Dacian cavalry with sabre and shield, and Numidian on horseback.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Siege of a medieval castle. Knights in armour, archers and soldiers on ladders storm a castle defended by soldiers throwing rocks and boiling oil

Roman military standard-bearer with the aqulia or signum of the legion, trumpeter and horn player.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Hedingham Castle and St Botolphs Priory
The keep of the Norman castle at Hedingham, Essex 252, and the church at St. Botolphs Priory, in Colchester, Essex 253. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture

Jewish high priest and kneeling Jewish woman with veil.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Roman racing chariots: four-horse Quadriga at top and two-horse Biga below.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Medieval weapons: Dull swords or kolben for the Kolbenturnier 302, pike 303, halberd 304, partisan 305, wooden battle hammer 306, iron battle hammer 307, lance with crooked spike 308

Anglo Saxon flag 53, swords 54,55, slingshot 56, magisterial staffs 57,58, 74, lances 59-63, daggers 64,65
FLO4702291 Anglo Saxon flag 53, swords 54,55, slingshot 56, magisterial staffs 57,58, 74, lances 59-63, daggers 64,65, double headed axe of the Danes called a Bipennis 66, Danish axes 67,68

Anglo Saxon diadems 1,2, crowns 3,4,21,22, royal helmets 5,6, helmets 7,8,9,10, hats 11,12, bracelets 13, 14
FLO4702243 Anglo Saxon diadems 1,2, crowns 3,4,21,22, royal helmets 5,6, helmets 7,8,9,10, hats 11,12, bracelets 13, 14, bookmark ring 15

Anglo Saxon grape press 114, altars 115, 116, and censers (incense burners) 117, 118
FLO4702432 Anglo Saxon grape press 114, altars 115, 116, and censers (incense burners) 117, 118. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Anglo Saxon agriculture: four-wheel wagon 107, two-wheel wagon 108, plough 109, shovel, scythe and hammer 110, sickle
FLO4702412 Anglo Saxon agriculture: four-wheel wagon 107, two-wheel wagon 108, plough 109, shovel, scythe and hammer 110, sickle, rake and fork 111, harvest cart 112

Ruins of Colchester castle: view from the south showing the main entrance 102, and view from the northwest 103
FLO4702401 Ruins of Colchester castle: view from the south showing the main entrance 102, and view from the northwest 103

Anglo Saxon ship with sails and shields from the era before the Norman invasion, 11th century
FLO4702330 Anglo Saxon ship with sails and shields from the era before the Norman invasion, 11th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Paul Weindl from Robert von Spalart's "

Anglos Saxon ship with sail from the era before the Norman invasion, 11th century
FLO4702366 Anglos Saxon ship with sail from the era before the Norman invasion, 11th century, and a boat used by Harold Earl of Kent similar to one used by King Alfred

Anglo Saxon buckle 23, especially 24, cloak 25, embroidery 26, and thrones and chairs 27-32
FLO4702275 Anglo Saxon buckle 23, especially 24, cloak 25, embroidery 26, and thrones and chairs 27-32. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Anglo Saxon lyres 122, 123, harps 124, 125, violin 126, bell 127 and horse with bridle and saddle 128
FLO4702462 Anglo Saxon lyres 122, 123, harps 124, 125, violin 126, bell 127 and horse with bridle and saddle 128. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical

Augustin, Archbishop of Canterbury, in ceremonial garb receiving a book from Abbot Elftnoth
FLO4702485 Augustin, Archbishop of Canterbury, in ceremonial garb receiving a book from Abbot Elftnoth. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Paul Weindl from Robert von Spalart's "

Essex ruins: Colchester castle viewed from the east 104, Bainton chapel 105, and Coggeshall abbey 106
FLO4702392 Essex ruins: Colchester castle viewed from the east 104, Bainton chapel 105, and Coggeshall abbey 106. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical

Anglo Saxon ship with sail from the era before the Norman invasion, 11th century
FLO4702327 Anglo Saxon ship with sail from the era before the Norman invasion, 11th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes

Anglo Saxon capitals 88-92, gate with arches 93, house 94, castle 95, and castle details 96
FLO4702280 Anglo Saxon capitals 88-92, gate with arches 93, house 94, castle 95, and castle details 96. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Paul Weindl from Robert von Spalart's "

Types of Anglo Saxon vessels in silver, gold and pottery. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Paul Weindl from Robert
FLO4702265 Types of Anglo Saxon vessels in silver, gold and pottery. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Paul Weindl from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

The mausoleum of King Theoderic at Ravenna. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "
FLO4702208 The mausoleum of King Theoderic at Ravenna. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Anglo Saxon ship from the era before the Norman invasion, 11th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Paul
FLO4702349 Anglo Saxon ship from the era before the Norman invasion, 11th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Paul Weindl from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Anglo Saxon builders working on a house. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "
FLO4702340 Anglo Saxon builders working on a house. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Statue of a man in Anglo Saxon hauberk 76, tents 77,78, bow 79, arrow 80, quiver 81, shields 82,83, horn 84
FLO4702293 Statue of a man in Anglo Saxon hauberk 76, tents 77,78, bow 79, arrow 80, quiver 81, shields 82,83, horn 84, trumpets 85,86 and chariot 87

Three Danish warriors carrying swords and axes, and King Edward the Confessor (1003-1066) in regal costume with crown
FLO4702226 Three Danish warriors carrying swords and axes, and King Edward the Confessor (1003-1066) in regal costume with crown, sword and staff with bird

Norman weaponry: lance 212, Gisarma or halberd 213, Bipennis or double battle axe 214, battle axe 215, 226, 227, spear 216, jousting spear 217, cross-bearing orb or Reichsapfel 218-220

Rider performing carousel exercises with lance, sword and pistol, jousting at a ring and a dummy head. Copied from Francois Robichon de La Guerinieres Ecole de Cavalerie, 1730

Girl of Granada of the poorest class during the Islamic era, Emirate of Granada (1238-1492).. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Norman ship with carved animal figurehead on the bow, striped sail, oars, church-like forecastle on the deck
6338934 Norman ship with carved animal figurehead on the bow, striped sail, oars, church-like forecastle on the deck, 11th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Medieval knights in a pitched battle. Lines of cavalry charging on an open field. From Hans Burgkmairs Triomphe de l Empereur Maximilian I, 1526

Knights performing the Torch Dance (Fackeltanz). They wear plumed helmets, face masks and short jackets with ribbons from the shoulder. From Hans Burgkmairs Triomphe de l Empereur Maximilian I, 1526

Procession of riders on unicorn, goat and horse
A procession with riders mounted on a unicorn, a goat and a horse wearing heraldic colours. The male and female riders hold lances with banners

Public expulsion of a knight from an Order of Chivalry. His armour and sword are removed, his spurs hacked off, and he is rebaptized and named a traitor

Two perfect knights mountaintop fortress castles in Austria. (Hochosterwitz and Kreuzenstein?) Copied from Matthaeus Merians Topographie von Osterreich, 1649

Tomb of a knight who had participated in a crusade, with crucifix and cupid. Copied from Aubin-Louis Milins Antiquites Nationales, 1791

Kubelturnier or bucket joust, 16th century. Copied from works by Jeremias Schemer and Esaias von Hulsen. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes

Ruins of the medieval castles at Lichtenstein and Falkensten
Ruins of the medieval castle at Lichtenstein, Germany, 333, and ruins of Falkensten Castle, Austria, 334. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of

Ruins of ancient knights castles. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages

Ruins of an ancient knights castle. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages

Tournament on foot held at Kassel in 1596
Foot tournament held at Kassel in 1596 to celebrate the baptism of Princess Elizabeth of Hessen-Kassel. The knights goal was to break three lances and five swords on their opponents armour

Jousting at a quintain or pavo. Taken from Antoine de Pluvinels L Instruction du Roy en l exercise de monter a cheval, 1668

Jousting at a ring. Taken from Antoine de Pluvinels L Instruction du Roy en l exercise de monter a cheval, 1668. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of

A thanksgiving ceremony and show of heraldic arms before a tournament. Knights helmets and shields were checked for their heraldic accuracy

A medieval tourney with cudgel, sword and lance. From an illustration in Georg Ruxners Origins of the Tourney in the German Nation, 1532

Helmet show before a tournament. Knights helmets and shields were checked for their heraldic accuracy. From an illustration in Georg Ruxners Origins of the Tourney in the German Nation, 1532

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"Spalart: A Timeless Tapestry of History and Culture" Step into the vibrant city of Moscow, Russia, where the echoes of ancient tales intertwine with modern life. Journey back to a time when medieval castles stood tall, witnessing the fierce siege that tested their fortitude. Picture yourself in a Roman one-horse chariot known as the Rheda, feeling the exhilaration as you race through ancient streets. Marvel at the bravery of a Roman military standard-bearer proudly carrying the prestigious aquila. Discover Hedingham Castle and St Botolphs Priory, two architectural gems that have witnessed centuries unfold. Immerse yourself in battle alongside Dacian cavalry wielding sabres and shields while Numidian warriors display their unmatched agility. Witness poignant moments like a Jewish high priest adorned in sacred garments, standing beside a kneeling woman veiled in devotion. Feel your heart race as four-horse Quadriga chariots thunder past you on an ancient racetrack. Explore medieval weaponry that once protected kingdoms from harm's way - swords gleaming with history and shields bearing marks of countless battles fought. Meet a girl from Granada's poorest class during challenging times, her resilience shining through despite adversity. Uncover Norman weaponry - formidable weapons wielded by fearless knights who rode valiantly into battle. Transport yourself to distant lands where Indian war elephants tower over soldiers armed with bows and arrows. In Spalart lies an intricate tapestry woven from diverse cultures and eras; it is here that history breathes life anew. Let its stories captivate your imagination as you delve deeper into this captivating world filled with wonderment and awe-inspiring tales untold.