Poisoning Collection

Picture No. 11676343
Mahimahi / Common Dolphinfish (composite image) Date:

EDTA crystals, light micrograph
EDTA crystals. Polarised light micrograph of a section through ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) crystals. EDTA is used primarily for its effectiveness at binding metal ions (chelating)

Directions for restoring the apparently dead; issued by the Royal Humane Society, May 1872 (engraving)
584634 Directions for restoring the apparently dead; issued by the Royal Humane Society, May 1872 (engraving) by English School

Nehushtan held by two hands emerging from clouds publisher's or printer's device used by Apud Vincentium
5669019 Nehushtan held by two hands emerging from clouds publisher's or printer's device used by Apud Vincentium Valgrisium in Venice during the 16th century; (add.info)

Duke Charles insulting the Corpse of his Enemy Fleming (litho)
8661094 Duke Charles insulting the Corpse of his Enemy Fleming (litho) by Edelfelt, Albert Gustaf Aristides (1854-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Eleanor sucking the poison from her husband's wound, 1272 (engraving)
8636827 Eleanor sucking the poison from her husband's wound, 1272 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Civilization of Antiquity: Suicide of Socrates, philosopher of ancient Greece (5th century BC)
NWI4913076 Civilization of Antiquity: Suicide of Socrates, philosopher of ancient Greece (5th century BC) condemns to drink the cigue after being accused of impiete and corruption of youth.;

John Lombeof Derby, 1888
3480208 John Lombeof Derby, 1888; (add.info.: John Lombeof Derby (1693-1722), disguised as a poor out of work young man, secretly making drawings of the machinery in the Leghorn silk mills where he

Le Boiquira (Crotalus Boiquira) - Plate from Natural History by Bernard Germain de Lacepede (1856-1925)
JAB4119306 Le Boiquira (Crotalus Boiquira) - Plate from Natural History by Bernard Germain de Lacepede (1856-1925), edition P.Furme, Paris, 1857; Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Banded rattlesnake, Crotalus Horridus, from a 17th century print
3501421 Banded rattlesnake, Crotalus Horridus, from a 17th century print; (add.info.: Banded rattlesnake. Crotalus Horridus. From a 17th century print).

Napoleon Bonaparte ordering the poisoning of plague-ridden English troops after the Siege of Jaffa
FLO4608532 Napoleon Bonaparte ordering the poisoning of plague-ridden English troops after the Siege of Jaffa. Egyptian Campaign, 1799

Diagram depicting a syringe pump used to help poisoning victims
5312129 Diagram depicting a syringe pump used to help poisoning victims; (add.info.: Diagram depicting a syringe pump used to help poisoning victims. In Fig. A fluid is being forced into the stomach)

Atropa belladonna, 1864
7125181 Atropa belladonna, 1864; (add.info.: Atropa belladonna, aka belladonna or deadly nightshade, a poisonous perennial herbaceous plant in the nightshade family Solanaceae)

Hazards of a 19th Century household, 1850
3359129 Hazards of a 19th Century household, 1850; (add.info.: Hazards of a 19th Century household, including taxes, rats, black beetles, cockroaches, arsenic fumes, stinking drains)

Harmful or poisonous plants, 1897
3480849 Harmful or poisonous plants, 1897; (add.info.: Illustration depicting harmful or poisonous plants, 1897.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Harmful or poisonous plants and snakes, 1897
3480847 Harmful or poisonous plants and snakes, 1897; (add.info.: Illustration depicting harmful or poisonous plants and snakes, 1897.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Hatter. In the foreground a hat is being shaped (blocked). In the background the hats are being felted
531834 The Hatter. In the foreground a hat is being shaped (blocked). In the background the hats are being felted 'kettle'

Who poisoned Charles Bravo? (litho)
8675811 Who poisoned Charles Bravo? (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Who poisoned Charles Bravo? Charles Bravo and his wife, Florence)

Diagram depicting a syringe pump used to help poisoning victims
5312076 Diagram depicting a syringe pump used to help poisoning victims; (add.info.: Diagram depicting a syringe pump used to help poisoning victims)

Diagram depicting a syringe pump used to help poisoning victims
5312077 Diagram depicting a syringe pump used to help poisoning victims; (add.info.: Diagram depicting a syringe pump used to help poisoning victims)

The Death of Cleopatra, c. 1625 (oil on canvas)
8735959 The Death of Cleopatra, c. 1625 (oil on canvas) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); Schloss Sanssouci, Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany; (add.info.: By Guido Reni); Photo © Fine Art Images.

Suicide attempt on April 12, 1814 by Emperor Napoleon I taking poison after his abdication on April 4
ELD4934844 Suicide attempt on April 12, 1814 by Emperor Napoleon I taking poison after his abdication on April 4, 1814 (Napoleon I trying to commit suicide after his abdication in Fontainebleau April)

French culinary poster showing edible and poisoness mushrooms, 1896
3480803 French culinary poster showing edible and poisoness mushrooms, 1896; (add.info.: 1896 French culinary poster showing edible and poisoness mushrooms.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Physician applying a Bezoar stone to a victim of poisoning. The stone was extracted from the gall-bladder or stomach of
527500 Physician applying a Bezoar stone to a victim of poisoning. The stone was extracted from the gall-bladder or stomach of an animal such as a goat or an antelope

Symptons characteristic of long-term mercury poisoning. From Jules Rengade Les Grands Maux et les Grands Remedes
527392 Symptons characteristic of long-term mercury poisoning. From Jules Rengade Les Grands Maux et les Grands Remedes, Paris, c1890.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Death of Hannibal (engraving)
8635737 Death of Hannibal (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Hannibal, c181 BC. Illustration from Rom)

Not a water drinker (litho)
8663008 Not a water drinker (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Not a water drinker. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch)

Death of Mithradates (litho)
8660850 Death of Mithradates (litho) by Morrow, Edwin A. (1877-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Mithradates)

La mort par empoisonnement des deux amants condamnes a un amour impossible
FGL5486105 La mort par empoisonnement des deux amants condamnes a un amour impossible. Les personnages sont interpretes par Felice Varesi (Miller)

Equipment used to detect phosphorous in cases of poisoning
5312112 Equipment used to detect phosphorous in cases of poisoning; (add.info.: Equipment used to detect phosphorous in cases of poisoning. Diluted stomach contents placed in A and boiled)

La mort du Diable. Song by Pierre Jean de Beranger (1780-1857). Engraving 1866
JAB4121840 La mort du Diable. Song by Pierre Jean de Beranger (1780-1857). Engraving 1866; (add.info.: La mort du Diable. Song by Pierre Jean de Beranger (1780-1857)

Poisoning of the Marquise de Ganges (Diane de Joannis de Chateaublanc, 1635-1667)
JAB4121344 Poisoning of the Marquise de Ganges (Diane de Joannis de Chateaublanc, 1635-1667). Excerpt from Les crimes celebres by Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) 1841 (engraving)

Public preparation of the Theriac (antidote or antipoison) to the Archiginnasio
VEN5027202 Public preparation of the Theriac (antidote or antipoison) to the Archiginnasio (name given to the University of Bologna) in the presence of doctors, pharmacists, ladies and knights

Ancient Rome: "The Capuan politician Vibius Virrius and the collective suicide during a banquet in Capuan in 211
ELD4963294 Ancient Rome: "The Capuan politician Vibius Virrius and the collective suicide during a banquet in Capuan in 211 BC" (Capuan banquet and suicide of senators)

South American rattlesnake aka tropical rattlesnake, Crotalus Durissus, from a 17th century print
3501422 South American rattlesnake aka tropical rattlesnake, Crotalus Durissus, from a 17th century print; (add.info.: South American rattlesnake aka tropical rattlesnake. Crotalus Durissus)

Life of Saint John the Evangelist. Saint John drinks a deadly poison without damage. End of 15th century
ETI4396269 Life of Saint John the Evangelist. Saint John drinks a deadly poison without damage. End of 15th century. Cathedral treasure. Tapestry

La fee de la cigue crushes a cigue in a mortar with its pestle, while a rabbit in a gown drinks poison near a dead frog
FLO4637505 La fee de la cigue crushes a cigue in a mortar with its pestle, while a rabbit in a gown drinks poison near a dead frog - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)

Hannibal drinking Poison (engraving)
8639516 Hannibal drinking Poison (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hannibal drinking Poison)

Portuguese Man o' War jellyfish (colour litho)
8663555 Portuguese Man o' War jellyfish (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portuguese Man o' War jellyfish)

Hannibal swallowing the Poison in the subterranean passage (engraving)
8658585 Hannibal swallowing the Poison in the subterranean passage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Demetrius having poisoned his Family, soliciting the Gaul to stab him (engraving)
8658570 Demetrius having poisoned his Family, soliciting the Gaul to stab him (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demetrius having poisoned his Family)

A woodcut engraving depicting a victim of St Anthony's Fire (gangrenous ergotism) appealing to the saint for help
5310993 A woodcut engraving depicting a victim of St Anthony's Fire (gangrenous ergotism) appealing to the saint for help, 16th century; (add.info.: Date: 1593); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Harmful or poisonous plants, 1897
3480848 Harmful or poisonous plants, 1897; (add.info.: Illustration depicting harmful or poisonous plants, 1897.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The tiger kills with a poisoned arrow. Engraving by Samuel Howett (1756-1822)
XEE4124057 The tiger kills with a poisoned arrow. Engraving by Samuel Howett (1756-1822) in " Oriental field sports" by Thomas Williamson (on hunts in the British Indies in the 19th century)

Livia poisoning her husband Drusus (engraving)
8639540 Livia poisoning her husband Drusus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Livia poisoning her husband Drusus)

The Elixir of Life (litho)
8661045 The Elixir of Life (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elixir of Life)

The War in China - Examination at the Police-Office, Victoria, Hong-Kong, of Esing... 1857
The War in China - Examination at the Police-Office, Victoria, Hong-Kong, of Esing, the Baker, upon the Charge of Poisoning, 1857

The Death of Socrates, 1786-1787. Creator: Jean Francois Pierre Peyron
The Death of Socrates, 1786-1787

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"Unveiling the Dark Side: Exploring the Sinister World of Poisoning" Step into a realm where danger lurks in every corner, as we delve into the captivating world of poisoning. Picture No. 11676343 sets the stage with an intriguing display of EDTA crystals under a light micrograph, showcasing their deadly potential. Intriguingly, even centuries ago, societies grappled with reviving those seemingly lifeless due to poisoning. The Royal Humane Society's directions from May 1872, depicted in an engraving, offer a glimpse into their valiant efforts to restore victims back to life. Coloured MRI scans reveal the haunting aftermath of organophosphate brain damage caused by toxic substances. These images serve as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences that poison can inflict on our bodies. Amidst this darkness, advertisements like Yadil lure us towards forbidden knowledge and dangerous temptations. Sir William Gull's presence adds an air of mystery and intrigue as he navigates through this treacherous landscape. Cartoons such as "Poisoning by Food Adulteration" shed light on societal concerns surrounding tainted food and its impact on unsuspecting consumers throughout history. Etchings like "The Rat Stinker" transport us back to 1632 when vermin were used for nefarious purposes. Artistic depictions also capture moments steeped in poison-infused tales from antiquity; Medea's vengeful act against Jason and Creuse or St Benedict succumbing to poisoned wine evoke both fascination and dread. Even renowned figures fall victim to these lethal concoctions - Kitty Fisher transformed into Cleopatra showcases how even beauty can be marred by poisonous allurements. Engravings from "La nature et l'homme" vividly portray characteristic symptoms of mercury poisoning – hair loss, conjunctivitis, erythema – reminding us that poisons leave indelible marks on our bodies.