Buried Alive Collection

Two poachers burying a gamekeeper alive after a struggle (colour litho)
2796005 Two poachers burying a gamekeeper alive after a struggle (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A child buried alive by a collapsing sand dune at the beach (colour litho)
2779957 A child buried alive by a collapsing sand dune at the beach (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Aux Iles Fidji, Un Roi Enterre Vivant (engraving)
2789310 Aux Iles Fidji, Un Roi Enterre Vivant (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aux Iles Fidji, Un Roi Enterre Vivant)

Visit to the Wiertz Museum in Brussels, 1874 (engraving)
3471710 Visit to the Wiertz Museum in Brussels, 1874 (engraving) by Bonvoisin, Maurice Charles Mathieu (Mars) (1849-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Le Journal Amusant); Belgian

A Martyr Of The 16th Century - Johanna Van Santhoven, 1883. Creator: Willem Geets
A Martyr Of The 16th Century - Johanna Van Santhoven, 1883. [Johanna Van Santhoven, a Protestant, Led Out to be Buried Alive]

Anneken van den Hove buried alive Brussels persecution
Anneken van den Hove buried alive in Brussels, persecution of heretics, buried alive (violent death), Brussels, Anneken van den Hove, Jan Luyken (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1685, paper

Illustration By George Cruikshank To Netley Abbey A Legend Of Hampshire. From The Book The Ingoldsby Legends Or Mirth And Marvels By Thomas Ingoldsby, Published 1865

Safi, the Shah of Persia, buries forty of his harem women living in the palace garden as punishment for plotting against his life, 1642. Johann David Zunnern, 1701

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"Buried Alive: A Haunting Collection of Engravings, Lithographs, and Photographs Depicting the Darkest Depths of Human Cruelty" Delve into the chilling world of "buried alive" through a captivating collection of historical engravings, lithographs, and photographs. Unearthed from various eras and cultures, these haunting images shed light on the depths to which humanity can sink. Amongst them is an engraving depicting Masonic assassinations - a clandestine act that sends shivers down one's spine. Another image portrays two poachers engaged in a deadly struggle with a gamekeeper before burying him alive; their sinister actions captured vividly in color lithography. The cruelty inflicted by President Marsaut against Protestants in Niort during 1684 is revealed through another engraving. This black-and-white photo showcases the heart-wrenching punishment for adultery with one of the King's wives in Dahomey - a stark reminder of how power can be wielded ruthlessly. Religious persecution takes center stage as we witness Saint Vitalis being buried alive as martyrdom unfolds before our eyes. The execution of a Vestal Virgin for breaking her vow of chastity transports us back to ancient Rome's unforgiving justice system. Even nature itself becomes an accomplice to tragedy when we encounter a child buried beneath collapsing sand dunes at the beach; its vibrant colors contrasting sharply against this macabre scene. In Fiji, an engraving captures the horrifying reality faced by those who were buried alive as part of ritualistic practices. A visit to Brussels' Wiertz Museum reveals yet another chilling depiction - this time showcasing Johanna Van Santhoven, martyred during the 16th century. Lastly, we bear witness to Sati or Suttee - an archaic Indian tradition where widows would join their deceased husbands in death.