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Heavy cavalry of the Imperial Army, 19th centuryCuirassiers, hussars and dragoons or heavy cavalry of the (German or Holy Roman Empire) Imperial Army, 19th century.. Corrazzieri, Ussari, Cavalleggieri e Dragoni
Grenadiers and chasseurs in the Imperial Army, 19th centuryGrenadiers and chasseurs in the German Imperial Army, 19th century. Granatieri e Cacciatori. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient
Austrian peasants at work in the fields, 18th century. A ploughman and family rest near oxen and plough, while others sow seeds. Contadini dell Austria al lavoro
Triple deities of the ancient Germans, Mairae or MairabusThe triple deities or mother goddesses of the ancient Germans, Mairae or Mairabus. Inscribed: In honorem Domits divinae diis Mairabus Dee madri o matrone
Extinct bull aurochs, Bos primigenius, with stag and deer. Rappresentazione dell Uro. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient
The discovery of the code of loveA maiden leads a knight in a suit of armour to a castle. The discovery of the code of love. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after Pelagio Pelagi from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient
Knights sepulchral monuments and their coats of arms in a church. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after Alessandro Sanquirico from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient
Duel between the Chamberlain of TancarvilleCombat between the Chamberlain of Tancarville and Sire of Harcourt, Normandy, 1300. The duel was halted by the King of France
Medieval ceremony of the creation of a knightCeremony of the creation of a knight. A king dubs a kneeling warrior with a sword, while pages hold his spurs and shield with coat of arms. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after P.L
Charlemagnes Paladins saying their goodbyesPaladins, warriors of Charlemagnes court, saying their last goodbyes to their bridesmaids in the gallery of the Palace of Bourgtheroude, Normandy
Variety of jousting shields and helmets from a medieval tournament. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after Biasioli from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient
Ancient figures of Orlando and Oliver, crowns and weapons of Charlemagne. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after Giuseppe Bramati from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient
Knights jousting at a medieval tournament, and heraldic crests. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after Biasioli from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient
Knights in jousting armour at a medieval tournament. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after A. Monticelli from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient
King and knights in armour on horseback at a medieval tournament. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after A. Monticelli from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient
Knights in armour on horseback at a medieval tournament. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence
Musicians and knights in armour at a medieval tournament. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence
Tournament held in England circa 1450. (Caption refers to the huge tournament held at Beaucaire during King Henry IIs reign)
Tournament held to celebrate the entrance of Queen Isabella of Bavaria into Paris, 1389. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique
Ancient miniatures representing jousts from the Vatican Library. The bottom scene from a French manuscript, Universal Stories Sacred and Profane, 1290
Sixth bas-relief of a 12th century sarcophagus. A knight presenting a stags head to a princess in a castle after a hunt. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after A
Medieval hunting from a bas relief on a sarcophagus: hunter with horn and hounds, and man with sword attacking a stag at a fountain
Charlemagne, King of the Franks, 742-814. Figures from the Lateran mosaic showing the emperor genuflecting as he receives the standard of Rome from St. Peter, from the Lateran Palace mosaic
Fifth bas-relief of a 12th century sarcophagus. Knights and ladies on horseback hunting deer with sword, bow, horn and hounds. Women hunting birds with hawk and snare
Fourth bas-relief of a 12th century sarcophagus. The princess and her falconer watch knights and ladies capture wild men in bearskins under the battlements
Third bas-relief of a 12th century sarcophagus. Knights fighting off wild men in bearskins beneath the walls of a city and rescuing a princess
Second bas-relief of a 12th century sarcophagus. Spectators and supporters of duelling knights in a joust outside the city gates
First bas-relief of a 12th century sarcophagus: the dream of a knight sleeping on a bed with wheels and bells under a castle battlement with queen and ladies, lances raining down from a cloud
Carroccio, a four-wheeled war altar, with huge vexillum standard, drawn by six oxen, used in battle by the medieval republics of Italy
Oriflammes, battle standard of the King ofThe oriflammes of Saint Dionysius and the House of Harcourt, battle standards of the King of France, and other standards carried by medieval knights on a battlefield
Assault with tower and testudo on a medieval castle portcullis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after Giovanni Migliari from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient
Courtyard and well within the castle built by Hugonin de Chandee 1270. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after Alessandro Sanquirico from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient
Death of Roland at the battle of Roncevaux Pass, 778. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after Angelo Montielli from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient
Armour room and school of combat, 12th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after Paolo Landriani from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World
Medieval battle weapons and horse armour barding. Varieties of axe, mace, hammer, mallet, cudgel, and champron and crinet armour
Shield, buckler and targeRound buckler or rondella 1, oval buckler 2, infantry targe 3, infantry shield 4, cavalry shield 5, and huge shield used in a siege 6
Helmets and armour of the 14th century. Conical helm 1, trellis helm 2, round helm 3, frogmouth helm with visor 4, chainmail and surcoat 5, and breastplate with lance rest 6
Helmets, crests, chainmail hoods, armour, etcJousting helm 1, horned helmet of the Earl of Dammartin 2, winged helm of the Constable of Clisson 3, royal helm 4 and chainmail hood and cap 5
Soldiers and weapons from the Bayeux Tapestry. Men in plate and chainmail armour armed with mace, lance, sword and shield
Warriors and their weapons from the 9th to 11th century. Soldiers in chainmail tunics and helmets, fighting with sword, lance, cudgel, and shield
A woman accused of venality by her disappointed lover is judged by Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after Francesco Hayez from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient
Duel between Roland and the giant FerracutThe combat between Roland and the giant Ferracut, from the legend of Charlemagne. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after P.L
Views of the cities of Copenhagen, Denmark, and Segeberg, Germany. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World
The port city of Lund, Sweden, early 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Florence, 1847
Costumes of the inhabitants of Scotland, 18th centuryCostumes of the inhabitants of the British Isles, 18th century. Men of the Scottish highlands in tartan kilts 1, highland woman 2, and lowland woman 3, man 4
Greenwich Hospital on the River Thames, London, 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Florence, 1847
View of Mexico City, circa 1820. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy, 1843
Costumes of the native Mexicans of the Lake Mecoacan region, Tabasco. Men and women in striped shirts and skirts. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient