Historical Battle Scenes in Art

Antique engravings and woodcuts depicting battlefields, soldiers, and the impact of war, reflecting human conflict and historical narratives.

Camp of the travel group of Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany in Jerusalem, Israel, Augusta Victoria (Empress of Germany), 1898 - in Or Before 1899 photomechanical print Jerusalem paper collotype tent-camp. adult man (+ more than eight persons) Jerusalem

Copper engraving from the mid-16th to 17th century depicting a battlefield with dead soldiers and a woman among the corpses, highlighting war and human suffering.

A 1496 woodcut by Guillaume Caoursin illustrating soldiers, siege equipment, and fortified structures during the events of Rhodiae Obsidio.

Etching from the 16th-17th century by an unidentified monogrammist depicting Landsknechte soldiers, showing figures, attire, weapons, and formation.

Bulgarije. General. (1896) 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Bulgaria

Camp of the travel group of Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany in Jerusalem, Israel, Augusta Victoria (Empress of Germany), 1898 - in Or Before 1899 photomechanical print Jerusalem paper collotype tent-camp. adult man (+ more than eight persons) Jerusalem

Belgique) Sergent de l'administration Geens, Louis (Belgian artist, 1835-1906). 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Belgium

Etching by Jacques Callot showing a 17th-century battle scene with armed figures, horses, and detailed composition of military action.

Guérillas. 1812 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Spain, Guerrillas , Spanish

Two soldiers. Page 97 From a sketchbook with 83 sheets.

Etchings by Robert van den Hoecke created between 1640 and 1679 depicting landscapes and military scenes, showing terrain, soldiers, and fortifications.

Signalling. Morgan collection of Civil War drawings. United States, Army, Signal Corps, 1860-1870, Soldiers, 1860-1870, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Military personnel, United States

Etching by Jacob Ernst Marcus from 1813 showing general studies including portraits, a mother resting with her child, and soldiers in uniform, illustrating human figures and social roles.

Two infantrests and three Turkish men, Denis Auguste Marie Raffet, 1844 print Paris paper. private soldier (+ infantry). adult man

Sergt. Halleman 19th Century Mathew Brady, Quartermaster, and Other Civil War Photographs

Soldiers F.W. Kramer, H. Luebert, and W. Streihart perform stunts on double bars during World War One. This photograph, identified as Subject 47043, features Sgt. Ray R. Tyrell in the lower center. The photo was taken by an unknown photographer on April 13, 1919, and was issued to highlight the soldiers' acrobatics.

Camp Huntington located in Bassens, Gironde, France. This image shows a view looking west, captured by Sgt. Morris from S.C. The photograph was received on April 8, 1919. The description number is 3370-P9. This photograph was taken on January 15, 1919, and it provides a glimpse of Camp Huntington's west-facing perspective.

Four men on horseback, c. 1874 - in or before 1884 photomechanical print paper riding a horse, ass, or mule; rider, horseman. head-gear: top hat. (military) uniforms

Etching and copper engraving by Johann Adam von Bartsch showing the Prussian army's victory at the Battle of Katzbach on August 26, 1813, depicting soldiers, battlefield, and military action, produced in 1814-1815.

Etching by Jan van Somer depicting a soldier playing dice, created between 1665 and 1699, showing the figure in a military uniform with dice and surrounding details.

Group farmers from the Finistère and a gendarme (far left) in Quimper, c. 1850 - in or before 1859 photograph Quimper photographic support albumen print farmers. policeman, constable Quimper

Monaco, 1865-96, Montenegro, 1876-96, Morocco. 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Monaco, Montenegro

Etching by Stefano della Bella from 1638-1643 showing a title sheet depicting battles and military scenes with figures, horses, and gestures.

View of James River and Pontoon Bridge 19th Century Mathew Brady, Quartermaster, and Other Civil War Photographs

Group of infantry 19th Century Mathew Brady, Quartermaster, and Other Civil War Photographs

Leader-side illustration from Albrecht Dürer's 1512 Ring and Fencing Book, showing combat positions, weapon handling, and fencing techniques with clear depiction of figure posture and spacing.

French units near Gibercy; Wróblewski, Leon (1893-1975); 1917 (1917-00-00-1917-00-00);Damvillers (France), French, World War I (1914-1918), Witke-Jeżewski, Dominik (1862-1944)-collection, purchase (provenance), soldiers

Dutch guard, 1832; Sentinelle Hollandaise. Intérieur de la Citadelle; Souvenirs de l'Armée du Nord. A Dutch soldier on guard in the Citadel of Antwerp, November-December 1832. Part of a series of twenty blades from 1833 with representations of the military intervention of the French Northern Army in Belgium in 1832.

Photo productions of the evening school by Gerard Dou and van Army camp by Philips Wouwerman, Anonymous, After Gerard Dou, after Philips Wouwerman, c. 1866 - c. 1874 photograph This photo is part of a cover with 25 photos. photographic support. cardboard albumen print historical persons. candle. (military) camp with tents. horse

Grenadier. 1897 Geens, Louis (Belgian artist, 1835-1906). 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Belgium

Brigadier-Pontonnier. 1897 Geens, Louis (Belgian artist, 1835-1906). 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Belgium, Armies , Belgian, Pontoon bridges , Belgium

American infantrymen take cover beside a road in the St. Mihiel salient during World War One. Due to the fast-moving German forces, the infantrymen did not have time to construct elaborate shelters. This photograph, designated as 111-SC-25051A, was taken in 1918 by a photographer from the Signal Corps.

Standing French soldier; French infantry in the Netherlands in 1795. A French soldier, walking to the right. Part of a series of fifteen records of French infantry, especially soldiers and some officers, in universe uniform or clothing, as it arrived in the republic in 1795.

Photo production of Calabrische Bushover by Antoine Wiertz, Edmond Fierlants, after Antoine Joseph Wiertz, c. 1863 - in or before 1868 photograph photographic support albumen print robber

Group portrait of Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany and his entourage in Skårøya, Paul Güssfeldt (Possible), c. 1889 - in or before 1892 photomechanical print Norwaypublisher: Berlin paper anonymous historical persons portrayed in a group, in a group-portrait. emperor

A 1512 drawing by Albrecht Dürer showing the leader side in fencing exercises, highlighting posture, sword handling, and figure movement.

Etching by Jan Miel showing the conquest of Bonn in 1588, created between 1645 and 1647, depicting soldiers and city fortifications.

Fire weapons: Half -Hall (XVII century); Garader (16th century); Czachórski, Władysław (1850-1911); 1870 (1870-00-00-1870-00-00);

David Davis, private, Civil War victim. Unknown maker, American

View of fortifications on the Gotthardpass near Airolo, Bonneau & Co., c. 1890 - in or before 1895 photomechanical print paper fortifications, military engineering. mountains

This 1674 etching by Romeyn de Hooghe depicts scenes from the English-Dutch War of 1665-1667, illustrating naval battles, ships, and military engagements in 17th-century European conflict.

Photo production of a painting, representing the battle at Leipzig; Schlacht bei leipzig ..

French banner conquered in the Battle of Malplaquet, 1709. French Banner conquered at the Battle of Malplaquet in 1709. In the book with drawings of French banners, standards and timak, conquered during the Spanish Succession War (1701-1713).

Etchings by Franciscus van den Wyngaerde depicting the Battle of Jemmingen and the Battle at Heiligerlee, created 1630-1632.

The king making a patrol (IT)

Belgique) Ecole militaire. Geens, Louis (Belgian artist, 1835-1906). 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Belgium, cadets , Belgium

Soldier with sword and shield; Officers and soldiers from the bodyguard of Emperor Rudolf II. A soldier with a sword in the right hand and a shield in the left hand, for feet. In the background a hilly landscape in which a junk soldiers marches. In the undermaster a two-key Latin text. Reconstructed from two fragments.

Pvt. R. B. Greenwood 19th Century Mathew Brady, Quartermaster, and Other Civil War Photographs

A woodcut from the 16th to 19th century showing a Landsknecht soldier, created with participation by Niclas Stör, highlighting period military attire.

Copper engraving and etching by Helman, 1785, depicting a large combat scene in a landscape, including military forces, weapons, and strategic formations.

Drapeau de la Compagnie des Indes Hollandaies, Regiment de Meuron. 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations, Drawings. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Netherlands

Vereenigde Provincien der Nederlanden Blaauwe Garde te Paard. 1685 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations, Drawings. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Netherlands, Military uniforms , Netherlands

1-er Régiment de Lanciers (Belgique). 1897 Geens, Louis (Belgian artist, 1835-1906). 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Belgium, Flags , Belgian, Lancers , Belgian

Medals, anonymous, c. 1881 - in or before 1891 photomechanical print paper collotype medals and other marks of military honour

Italy. Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, 1849-1859. 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Italy

French war poster depicting a symbol "H" for the French Agriculture Ministry promoting the planting of potatoes for the soldiers and the country. This photograph was taken by the Signal Corps during World War One.

Pencil drawing by Franz Alt depicting Alexander Farnese leading a military campaign to Parma on 6 November 1864, showing figures, horses, and landscape, from sketchbook 1855-1867.

Vereenigde Provincien der Nederlanden. Trommelslager 1765 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Netherlands, Military uniforms , Netherlands

Pencil sketch by Franz Wacik depicting two soldiers with a double arrow in 1915, showing figures in uniform and military posture.

Pvt. James Redding 19th Century Mathew Brady, Quartermaster, and Other Civil War Photographs

Russia, 1858 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Russia

s.n. 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations, Drawings. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Netherlands, Military uniforms , Netherlands

Etching by an unidentified engraver depicting old and new fire fighting methods from 1680 to 1726, featuring equipment, human figures, and practical techniques.

French archers, 1832; Tireurs de la Compagnie Infernale; Souvenirs de l'Armée du Nord. French archers (tireurs) in the trenches at the Citadel of Antwerp, November-December 1832. Part of a series of twenty blades from 1833 with representations of the military intervention of the French Northern Army in Belgium in 1832.

Sollen from Saint Martin on the Île de Ré, July-November 1627 (edge, part at the bottom right); Daffaicte des Anglois.Sestyle part (edge, part bottom right) of a print of the siege of the Citadel Saint Martin on the Île de Ré in 1627, which was conducted by English troops led by the Duke of Buckingham and ended by French troops led by Cardinal Richelieu. On this leaf right a harness and middle / links a show (surrounded by military attributes) from a fight between English and French soldiers.

Germany, Prussia, 1756-1759 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Germany

Embodiment of the Turi militia, Frederick Saint John Gore, c. 1890 - in or before 1895 photomechanical print Pakistan paper collotype military service. anonymous historical persons portrayed in a group, in a group-portrait

. Silhouette portrait of Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff, in military uniform. Under the portrait a fresh.

Photo production of a painting, representing a group of armed old men, Franz Hanfstaengl, after Franz von Defregger, in or after 1879 - in or before 1885 photograph Germany photographic support albumen print old man. weapons

Copper engraving by Paulus Pontius depicting a general, produced between 1623 and 1658, showing Flemish portrait engraving and detailed military attire and composition.

Frans Bandelen conquered in the Battle of Malplaquet, 1709, 1713 - 1720 Frans Bannel conquered at the Battle of Malplaquet in 1709. In the book with drawings of French banners, standards and timpani, conquered during the Spanish Succession War (1701-1713). Northern Netherlands paper writing (processes) / drawing Frans Bannel conquered at the Battle of Malplaquet in 1709. In the book with drawings of French banners, standards and timpani, conquered during the Spanish Succession War (1701-1713). Northern Netherlands paper writing (processes) / drawing

Untitled Tree and fence. Robertson, Archibald, approximately 1745-1813. 1762 - 1780. Drawings. Spencer Collection. Armies , British , To 1799, Military officers , Personal narratives, War in art, United States , History , Revolution, 1775-1783, Campaigns & battles, Trees, Fences

Casimir the Great's grave at the time of discovery, in the Wawel cathedral, on June 14, 1869; Styfi, Jan (1839-1921), Matejko, Jan (1838-1893), Lewental, Samuel (Warsaw; Drukarnia; 1866-1890); 1876 (1876-00-00-1876-00-00);

Leopold VI glorious in the battle of Damietta in the 5th Crusades; Czachórski, Władysław (1850-1911); 1870 (1870-00-00-1870-00-00);

Etching by Romeyn de Hooghe depicting the battle at Luzzara, produced in 1702.

Attack at Rocky Face Ridge, Ga. | Library of Congress

War Supplies for Pacific Fronts. This image depicts Coast Guardsmen moving supplies in the South Pacific, drawn by Coast Guard Combat Artist Ken Riley.

Photo production of a print of presumably the sea battle at Cape Sint-Vincent in 1797, Anonymous, c. 1877 - in or before 1887 photomechanical print paper battle

J. Rupell, North Carolina 19th Century Mathew Brady, Quartermaster, and Other Civil War Photographs

Two parts of Czech guns, Anonymous, c. 1891 - in or before 1895 photomechanical print Prague paper firearms: rifle

Tirailleurs liégeois. 1830 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Belgium, Bayonets

Fusilero. 1-er R.-to Regimiento voluntarios de Cataluña. (Año 1766) 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Spain, Bayonets , Spanish, Catalonia (Spain)

Photo production of a print by Christoffel Columbus and Vasco da Gama with their troops, Anonymous, c. 1856 - in or before 1861 photograph photographic support albumen print land forces. exploration, expedition, voyage of discovery

Portret van een onbekende man in uniform, photograph Cie. American, c. 1860 - C. 1880 visit card. photograph Paris iron (metal). cardboard. paper ferrotyping adult man. (military) uniforms. anonymous historical person portrayed Paris

Directeur Generaal der Genie. 1760-1795 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Netherlands, Military uniforms , Netherlands

Copper engraving by Natale Bonifacio depicting the defense against a rider attack with spit lafettes, dedicated to Maximilian II, created between 1555 and 1592, showing figures, horses, weapons, and sixteenth-century European martial representation.

Eugen Wachenheimer in the uniform of the German Kaisliche Marine, seated in a chair, without distinctions on his chest, Anonymous, 1914 - 1919 photograph Eugen Wachenheimer in the uniform of the German Kaiserliche Marine, seated in a chair, without distinctions on his chest. photographic support

Cork Barracks; Capt. Henry Craigie Brewster (British, 1816 - 1905, active 1840s); about 1843; Salted paper print from a Calotype negative; 11.3 x 17.6 cm (4 7,16 x 6 15,16 in.)

Netherlands, 1890-96. 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Netherlands

ARQUITECTURA Y MAQUINAS MILITARES-VALLAS. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Fort Sumter 1865. Morgan collection of Civil War drawings. Forts & fortifications, 1860-1870, Soldiers, 1860-1870, Ships, 1860-1870, Fort Sumter (Charleston, S.C.), 1860-1870, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Military facilities, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Destruction & pillage, United States, South Carolina, Charleston

Denmark, 1837-64. 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Denmark

Turkey, 1820. 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Turkey

Illustration for 'The Labor of Mars' by Allain Manesson Mallet. Some mathematical figures (axle systems). Soldiers in battle with a distant house. In the top left the number 17 (= the number of the page in the book to which the illustration is placed).

Italy, 1848 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Italy

Fahne der böhmisch-mährischen Erzherzog Karl-Legion (Revers sieh Saite 310, left; Avers sieh Seite 157, right); (Landesausschuss der Markgrafschaft Mähren.) 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Austria, Standards (Identifying artifacts)

Loose DrawingSoldier and Man (from Sketchbook) John William Casilear American. Loose DrawingSoldier and Man (from Sketchbook) 16515

Illustration for 'The Labor of Mars' by Allain Manesson Mallet, Romeyn de Hooghe, 1672 print A mathematical figure. Below that a firefight between riders near a city (Moyenvic). In the corner at the top right, the number 49 (= the number of the page in the book on the other hand the illustration has been placed). Amsterdam paper etching fortifications, military engineering. mathematics. battle. warfare; military affairs (+ cavalry, horsemen). prospect of city, town panorama, silhouette of city France

Infantarie Regiment 10 Baden. 1775 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Netherlands, Military uniforms , Netherlands

A horse with a harness at Camp Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky during World War One. This image was taken on November 26, 1918, by a Signal Corps photographer. It was approved by the Military Intelligence Division censor on December 24, 1918. The photograph is labeled as subject #30419 and belongs to the Central Officers' Training School for the P.A. (Public Affairs) with accompanying notes numbering 600.

Photo production of a print of the Battle of the Nile in 1798, Anonymous, c. 1877 - in or before 1887 photomechanical print paper battle

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