Theme

Swords in art

Judith by Jan Sanders van Hemessen
JudithJan Sanders van Hemessen, c. 1540
Maharana Bhim Singh in Procession by Ghasi
Maharana Bhim Singh in ProcessionGhasi, c. 1820
The Young Emperor Akbar Arrests the Insolent Shah Abu’l-Maali, Page from a Manuscript of the Akbarnama by Basawan
The Young Emperor Akbar Arrests the Insolent Shah Abu’l-Maali, Page from a Manuscript of the AkbarnamaBasawan, Mughal dynasty (1526-1857), c. 1590-1595
The actor Bando Mitsugoro II as Ishii Genzo by Tōshūsai Sharaku
The actor Bando Mitsugoro II as Ishii GenzoTōshūsai Sharaku, 1794