Plagued Collection

Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis (1698-1759) in Finland, 1736. 1874 (engraving from Vies des Savants Illustres du)
540692 Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis (1698-1759) in Finland, 1736. 1874 (engraving from Vies des Savants Illustres du XVIIIe Siecle, Louis Figuier, Paris); (add.info.: In 1736 Maupertuis)

The Blessing of New Taxes' John Bull is plagued by the Prince Regent (with gouty, swollen legs) and his ministers
527968 The Blessing of New Taxes' John Bull is plagued by the Prince Regent (with gouty, swollen legs) and his ministers. Sidmouth, Vansittart, Castlereagh, and Eldon Woolsack

Down came two fearful monsters, the like of whom man never saw, illustration for How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis
IL193710 Down came two fearful monsters, the like of whom man never saw, illustration for How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis, from The Heroes of Greek Fairy Tales

Dante, Virgil and the Plague-stricken, from The Divine Comedy
XIR159052 Dante, Virgil and the Plague-stricken, from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice

Betwixt a subtle priest and a cursed wife, I m plagued for my trasgression (engraving)
609339 Betwixt a subtle priest and a cursed wife, I m plagued for my trasgression (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Misadventures of an Artist in Tonga (engraving)
1046281 Misadventures of an Artist in Tonga (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Misadventures of an Artist in Tonga)

Vampire 1853 Etching brown ink green laid paper
Artokoloro

Emperor Constantine Praying in a Church, Sophia Plagued by Wicked Spirits, Through a Dream God Orders Constantine to Find Anthonys Remains

Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis (1698-1759) in Finland, 1736. In 1736 Maupertuis, French astronomer and mathematician, led an expedition to Lapland to measure the length of a degree along

The Blessing of New Taxes John Bull is plagued by the Prince Regent (with gouty, swollen legs) and his ministers. Sidmouth, Vansittart, Castlereagh, and Eldon Woolsack. Cartoon published London c1819

The Drummer of Tedworth - Glanville
The tale of the Drummer of Tedworth (told by Thomas Glanville) recounted that local landowner, John Mompesson of Tedworth (now Tidworth, in Wiltshire)

Peace with Burgundy
The Peace of Arras, between Philippe le Bon, duc de Bourgogne, and Charles VII of France, brings to an end the civil war which has plagued France for so many years

ARMAGNAC BANDS
France is plagued by roaming bands of unpaid soldiers who, unable to turn their hands to an honest living, turn to banditry and are known loosely as armagnacs

Pickpocket School
Lessons on how to pickpocket. A gang of pickpockets plagued Berlin in 1906, using old techniques to steal from members of the public

Sven Hedin to Tibet - 4
Apart from water shortage, the expedition is plagued by severe sandstorms as it crosses the Gobi Desert. Date: 1899-1900

Australian Farmers
A scene in the office at Robundara sheep station - like farmers everywhere, they are plagued with paperwork

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"Unleashing Fear: The Plagued Monsters of Greek Fairy Tales" Step into the realm of ancient myths and witness the terror that unfolded as two monstrous creatures descended upon mankind. In a captivating illustration from "How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis, " Charles Kingsley brings to life these unimaginable beasts, like nothing ever seen before. "Dante, Virgil and the Plague-stricken: A Haunting Encounter" Immerse yourself in the depths of Dante's Divine Comedy as he navigates through a world plagued by disease. This gripping portrayal showcases Dante and Virgil amidst a sea of suffering souls, their faces etched with anguish in this powerful depiction. "The Curse Unveiled: Betwixt Priest and Cursed Wife" In an intriguing engraving, we are transported to a world where secrets unravel between a subtle priest and his cursed wife. Their transgressions have left them both plagued by guilt, forever entangled in their misdeeds. "Misadventures of an Artist in Tonga: Plagued by Chaos" Embark on an artistic journey filled with unexpected challenges as depicted in this evocative engraving. Amidst unfamiliar lands, our artist finds himself plagued by unforeseen obstacles that test his resilience and creativity. "Honeymoon Hardships: Love Plagued by Trials" Love knows no bounds but can be tested during trying times. Delve into this enchanting engraving capturing honeymoon hardships that plague newlyweds on their romantic escapade. Will love conquer all or succumb to adversity? "The Vampire's Curse: Etching Shadows of Dread" A chilling etching unveils the haunting presence of a vampire lurking within its dark domain. Brown ink strokes bring forth eerie details while green laid paper adds an air of mystery to this spine-tingling artwork that leaves us plagued with fear. "Emperor Constantine's Prayer.