Winkelried Collection

Swiss hero Arnold von Winkelried sacrificing himself
Swiss hero Arnold von Winkelried throwing himself on the Austrian pikes at the battle of Sempach, 1386. Arnoldo di Winkelried. After a painting by Konrad Grob

Governor Landenberg, medieval Switzerland. The local peasants present him with customary gifts of chickens, goats, and baskets of wool. Balio di Landerberg

Arnold Von Winkelried (engraving)
727836 Arnold Von Winkelried (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arnold Von Winkelried)

The Battle of Sempach (engraving)
2777249 The Battle of Sempach (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Sempach. Illustration for The World of Wonders (Cassell, 1888)

Arnold von Winkelried, 1882 (litho)
446526 Arnold von Winkelried, 1882 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: legendary hero of Swiss history; the historicity of von Winkelried has not been)

Heroic death of Arnold von Winkelried at the Battle of Sempach (engraving)
971165 Heroic death of Arnold von Winkelried at the Battle of Sempach (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arnold von Winkelried, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Arnold von Winkelried, 1882. Private Collection

Death of Arnold Winkelried during the battle of Sempach, 1840. (Illustration from the Geschichte des deutschen Volkes by E. Duller). Richter, Ludwig (1803-1884). Book design. Private Collection

confederates body Winkelried 1841 oil canvas
The confederates of the body of Winkelried, 1841, oil on canvas, 134 x 158 cm, signed and dated lower right: L. Vogel. 1841, Ludwig Vogel, Zurich 1788-1879 Zurich

Winkelried Monument, Stans, Unterwald, Switzerland. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Battle of Sempach 2
The Swiss defeat Leopold of Austria at the battle of Sempach, largely thanks to the heroism of Arnold von Winkelried who breaks the line of the Austrian spearmen

Battle of Sempach 3
The Swiss defeat Leopold of Austria at the battle of Sempach, largely thanks to the heroism of Arnold von Winkelried who breaks the line of the Austrian spearmen

Battle of Sempach 4
The Swiss defeat Leopold of Austria at the battle of Sempach, largely thanks to the heroism of Arnold von Winkelried who breaks the line of the Austrian spearmen

Battle of Sempach 1
The Swiss defeat Leopold of Austria at the battle of Sempach, largely thanks to the heroism of Arnold von Winkelried who breaks the line of the Austrian spearmen

Arnold Winkelried
ARNOLD WINKELRIED Swiss hero who, at the battle of Sempach, drew the enemy weaponry to himself, thus sparing his companions

Sempach / Arnold 1386
At Sempach Arnold of Winkelried defeats the Austrians of Duke Leopold

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"Winkelried: The Heroic Sacrifice of Arnold von Winkelried at the Battle of Sempach" In medieval Switzerland, amidst the tumultuous reign of Governor Landenberg, a tale of bravery and selflessness emerged that would forever etch the name Arnold von Winkelried into history. This Swiss hero's valiant act during the Battle of Sempach has been immortalized through engravings and lithographs, capturing his legendary sacrifice. Arnold von Winkelried, depicted in an 1882 engraving with unwavering determination on his face, made a fateful decision on that battlefield. As enemy forces closed in on their outnumbered confederates, he realized that victory could only be achieved by breaking through the enemy lines. With unparalleled courage and devotion to his comrades-in-arms, he resolved to create an opening for them. The heroic death of Arnold von Winkelried at the Battle of Sempach is vividly portrayed in various artistic renditions. An anonymous lithograph from 1882 showcases him plunging himself onto enemy spears while clutching their weapons tightly – a symbol of ultimate sacrifice for freedom and unity. Another engraving from 1840 captures this pivotal moment as well; it shows Arnold Winkelried falling under relentless attacks but successfully creating chaos among the adversaries. His lifeless body lies surrounded by confederates who were able to exploit this breach and turn tides against their oppressors. To honor his memory and commemorate this extraordinary act, a magnificent monument was erected in Stans, Unterwalden – a testament to Switzerland's enduring gratitude towards its fallen hero. Paintings like "Confederate Body Carrying Winkelried" (1841) further emphasize how deeply rooted this story is within Swiss culture. The Battle of Sempach remains an indelible chapter in Swiss history where one man's self-sacrifice changed the course of events.