Robs Collection

Highwayman Cottington
John Cottington (aka Mulled Sack) robs an army pay wagon on Shotover Hill, near Oxford, and relieves it of 4000 pounds. He will hang in 1656 aged 45

Delilah has Samson's hair cut whilst he sleeps, and so robs him of his strength and delivers him into the hands of the Philistines

Hind Robs Dr Peters (engraving)
3628798 Hind Robs Dr Peters (engraving) by Hardy, Paul (1862-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hind Robs Dr Peters. Illustration for Half-Hours with the Highwaymen by Charles Harper)

"Old Mob"Robs the Duchess of Portsmouth (engraving)
3628801 " Old Mob" Robs the Duchess of Portsmouth (engraving) by Hardy, Paul (1862-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Old Mob" Robs the Duchess of Portsmouth)

William Page leaving his Phoeton while he robs a gentleman near Putney (engraving)
608135 William Page leaving his Phoeton while he robs a gentleman near Putney (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hyrkanus robs the treasures from the tomb of David, Jan Luyken, Pieter Mortier, 1704

Godanme, Act five. Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [between 1799 and 1801], 1 print : woodcut, color; 34.5 x 22.8 cm

Brothers rob a train at Rocky Cut
Brothers rob a train on the Missouri Pacific Railway at Rocky Cut. 19th Century

James Whitney seized by a bear while cattle stealing Date: 1680s

James Whitney is caught by a bear
The highwayman, James Whitney is caught by a bear Date: 17th Century

James Whitney
The highwayman, James Whitney, attacks Mr Hull, a money-lender on Hounslow Heath, and ties him backwards on his horse. Date: 1694

Highwaymen jump out from the woods to to attack a passing carriage. Guns pointed, the passengers have little choice but to hand over their possessions to the outlaws. Date: 19th Century

Common Wasp (Vespula vulgaris) adult, feeding, robbing honey on comb from open hive, Norfolk, England, july

Robin Hood & Bishop - 2
He robs a proud bishop of his gold, and makes him sing mass

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"Robbing the Essence: Tales of Deception and Betrayal" In the realm of legends, Highwayman Cottington emerges from the shadows, his cunning ways robbing unsuspecting travelers of their wealth. Delilah, a femme fatale with scissors in hand, silently snips away at Samson's hair as he slumbers, stealing not only his strength but also delivering him into the hands of his enemies. Hind Robs Dr Peters - an engraving that captures a moment of theft and treachery. A hind stealthily pilfers from Dr Peters' possessions, leaving him none the wiser. The infamous "Old Mob" strikes again. This time targeting none other than the Duchess of Portsmouth. In this engraved scene, they skillfully rob her without detection. William Page abandons his Phaeton momentarily to commit a daring robbery near Putney. His audacity knows no bounds as he seizes another's belongings while leaving behind his own luxurious ride. Oliver Twist comes alive in Charles Dickens' words and illustrations. Amongst its pages lies a depiction of a thief caught red-handed during an act of robbery - capturing both desperation and criminality in one vivid image. From ancient times to Jan Harmensz Muller's printmaker skills – we witness the Rape of a Sabine woman from behind; an act that symbolizes not just physical violation but also emotional theft. Jan Luyken's artistry brings forth Hyrkanus robbing treasures from David's tomb – an act driven by greed that defies all moral boundaries. Godanme Act five unfolds through Kitagawa Utamaro’s brush strokes – showcasing scenes where deception reigns supreme as characters plot against each other for personal gain. Amidst nature's beauty, even Black-headed Gulls engage in thievery. One adult drops food after being chased by others while another is pursued relentlessly, highlighting the relentless pursuit of survival.