Bonefires Collection

Colours derived from coal tar (colour litho)
7185313 Colours derived from coal tar (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The range of wonderful colours derived from coal tar)

Ogre cooking people for breakfast (litho)
7149264 Ogre cooking people for breakfast (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ogre cooking people for breakfast)

Firestorm (colour litho)
2778617 Firestorm (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firestorm. Teams of Axis airplanes swoop down on the English motorized columns that attack in)

Elijah Taken Up to Heaven (etching)
7172929 Elijah Taken Up to Heaven (etching) by Lane, Theodore (1800-28) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elijah Taken Up to Heaven (2 Kings 2:11)

Martyrdom of St Jude (engraving)
7149628 Martyrdom of St Jude (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martyrdom of St Jude)

Martyrdom of St Mark (engraving)
7149624 Martyrdom of St Mark (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martyrdom of St Mark)

Barbarian Ethiopian customs, human fortresses (colour litho)
2778403 Barbarian Ethiopian customs, human fortresses (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barbarian Ethiopian customs, human fortresses)

A historic burning convent in Podolia (European Russia), five Catholic nuns perished in the flames (colour litho)
2815586 A historic burning convent in Podolia (European Russia), five Catholic nuns perished in the flames (colour litho) by Beltrame

The victorious French coup at Verdun, the assault of the colonial troops on the Douaumont fort (colour litho)
2777596 The victorious French coup at Verdun, the assault of the colonial troops on the Douaumont fort (colour litho) by Beltrame

How a Standard-Bearer Died (Colour Litho)
2808710 How a Standard-Bearer Died (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: How A Standard-Bearer Died)

The Damned to Death, a furious night assault by Japanese soldiers on one of the forts of Porto Arturo (colour litho)
2798818 The Damned to Death, a furious night assault by Japanese soldiers on one of the forts of Porto Arturo (colour litho) by Beltrame

The fearful battle of Mukden, the runaway Russian right wing pursued by the Japanese (colour litho)
2814764 The fearful battle of Mukden, the runaway Russian right wing pursued by the Japanese (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Tragedies of Work, Italian Workers Assaulted in Hungary by Workers for Professional Jealousy (Colour Litho)
2798597 The Tragedies of Work, Italian Workers Assaulted in Hungary by Workers for Professional Jealousy (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

In the hell of Shanghai (colour litho)
2777776 In the hell of Shanghai (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the hell of Shanghai)

A master shot, an Austrian piece hidden in a cave in Trentino reached and shattered... (colour litho)
2777539 A master shot, an Austrian piece hidden in a cave in Trentino reached and shattered... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A master shot)

Resumption of the war for the definitive occupation of the Cyrenaic plateau... (colour litho)
2815556 Resumption of the war for the definitive occupation of the Cyrenaic plateau... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Terrible burst of ammunition aboard the French battleship Jena in the basin of the port of Toulon (colour litho)
2814991 Terrible burst of ammunition aboard the French battleship Jena in the basin of the port of Toulon (colour litho) by Beltrame

In the past night our airship, fighting against strong air currents, managed to carry itself... (colour litho)
2777588 In the past night our airship, fighting against strong air currents, managed to carry itself... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Our people bomb the Prebacina station, where the enemy clears the materials of lost positions (colour litho)
2777575 Our people bomb the Prebacina station, where the enemy clears the materials of lost positions (colour litho) by Beltrame

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Bonefires: A Fiery Tapestry of History and Martyrdom" Step into the world of bonefires, where history intertwines with flames and tales of martyrdom are etched in vivid colors derived from coal tar. From Elijah Taken Up to Heaven to The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, these captivating engravings and lithographs depict moments that have shaped our collective consciousness. One such engraving portrays the haunting scene of women convicted of witchcraft being executed by burning at the stake. The intensity captured in this image serves as a chilling reminder of humanity's darkest chapters. Similarly, the Martyrdom of Joan of Arc transports us back to 1431 Rouen, where her unwavering spirit met its tragic end. These engravings immortalize her sacrifice and evoke emotions that transcend time. In Scene de chauffeurs, we witness an intriguing glimpse into another era - a moment frozen in time when fire was both feared and revered. This engraving captures the essence of ancient rituals surrounding bonfires, their flickering glow illuminating faces filled with awe. The Burning of Newgate Prison during the anti-Catholic Gordon Riots takes us to London in June 1780. Through detailed strokes on copper plates transformed into engravings, we can almost hear the crackling flames engulfing this symbol of oppression. Martyrdom is not limited to religious figures alone; even St Jude suffered his own fiery fate depicted through intricate lines etched onto paper or metal surfaces. And who could forget Thomas Cranmer's execution during Mary I's reign? An engraving freezes that pivotal moment forever - a testament to religious strife throughout history. Finally, we encounter The Martyrdoms series capturing St Lawrence's agonizing demise on oil-painted copper plates dating back centuries ago. Each brushstroke tells a story as vibrant as any flame dancing upon wood or pyre. Bonefires ignite our imagination while reminding us of the sacrifices made throughout history.