Committed Suicide Collection

Lucretia
PHD51594 Lucretia by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); Private Collection; (add.info.: Private Collection, Switzerland); Italian, out of copyright

The Death of Romeo (chromolitho)
EDI187978 The Death of Romeo (chromolitho) by Deveria, Achille (1800-57) and Boulanger, Louis (1800-67); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

King Ludwig II (1845-86) of Bavaria, c. 1870 (b / w photo)
CHT218661 King Ludwig II (1845-86) of Bavaria, c.1870 (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Otho (32-69 AD), 1596 (engraving)
STC169759 Otho (32-69 AD), 1596 (engraving) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman emperor briefly in 69 AD; ); The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Ludwig II (1845-86) of Bavaria, c. 1870 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT214706 Ludwig II (1845-86) of Bavaria, c.1870 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Nero Caesar (37-68 AD), 1596 (engraving)
STC169761 Nero Caesar (37-68 AD), 1596 (engraving) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: his mother married Emperor Claudius who adopted Nero)

Self Portrait Laughing, 1908
MG38399 Self Portrait Laughing, 1908 by Gerstl, Richard (1883-1908); Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna, Austria; eMick Gold; Austrian, out of copyright

Rene Crevel (1900-35) (oil on canvas)
XIR160469 Rene Crevel (1900-35) (oil on canvas) by Blanche, Jacques-Emile (1861-1942); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Saul commits suicide History David Saul series title
Saul commits suicide History of David and Saul (series title) Historia Davidis and Saulis (...) (series title) Thesaurus sacrarum historiaru [m] veteris testame [n] ti

Akechi Samanosuke Mitsuharu crosses lake horseback
Akechi Samanosuke Mitsuharu crosses a lake on horseback, The warrior Akechi Samanosuke Mitsuharu (? -1582), the nephew of Akechi Mitsuhide, crosses a lake on his horse

The Death of Cleopatra, 1841 (oil on canvas)
XIR170099 The Death of Cleopatra, 1841 (oil on canvas) by Bohn, German von (1812-99); 90x134 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France; German, out of copyright

Trees Entrance Park 1748-84 Graphite brush
Artokoloro

Portrait of Pierre Charles de Villeneuve (1763-1806), engraved by Gilles Louis Chretien
XIR67912 Portrait of Pierre Charles de Villeneuve (1763-1806), engraved by Gilles Louis Chretien (1754-1811) (engraving) by Quenedey, Edme (1756-1830) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Marcus Salvius Otho, from Crabbs Historical Dictionary, published 1825
KW312736 Marcus Salvius Otho, from Crabbs Historical Dictionary, published 1825 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Francois Nicolas Leonard Buzot, from Histoire de la Revolution Francaise by Louis Blanc
KW271285 Francois Nicolas Leonard Buzot, from Histoire de la Revolution Francaise by Louis Blanc (1811-82) (engraving) by French School

Portrait of Sebastian-Roch Nicolas (1740-1794) known as Nicolas de Chamfort (engraving)
XIR224901 Portrait of Sebastian-Roch Nicolas (1740-1794) known as Nicolas de Chamfort (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Death of Dido, 1642-43 (oil on canvas)
XIR223250 The Death of Dido, 1642-43 (oil on canvas) by Vouet, Simon (1590-1649); 215x170 cm; Musee Municipal, Dole, France; (add.info.: killed herself to avoid marriage to Larbas; ); French

Cato of Utica (95-46 BC) (oil on canvas)
XIR222740 Cato of Utica (95-46 BC) (oil on canvas) by Giordano, Luca (1634-1705); 127x100 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts Andre Malraux, Le Havre

Jean Marie Roland de La Platiere (1734-93) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR242811 Jean Marie Roland de La Platiere (1734-93) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Colibert, Nicolas (1750-1806); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Death of Lucretia, 1763-67 (oil on canvas)
XYC203415 The Death of Lucretia, 1763-67 (oil on canvas) by Hamilton, Gavin (1723-98); 213.3x264 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Scottish, out of copyright

Equestrian Portrait of General George Ernest Boulanger (1837-91) (oil on canvas)
XIR170266 Equestrian Portrait of General George Ernest Boulanger (1837-91) (oil on canvas) by Williamson, Daniel Alexander (1822-1903); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Death of Cleopatra, 1755 (oil on canvas)
XIR170098 The Death of Cleopatra, 1755 (oil on canvas) by Lagrenee, Louis Jean Francois I (1725-1805); 106x139 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Pau, France; French, out of copyright

Lady Macbeth, from Macbeth written by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) c
KW141848 Lady Macbeth, from Macbeth written by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) c.1845 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

The Death of Orpheus, c. 1770 (oil on canvas)
XYC185728 The Death of Orpheus, c.1770 (oil on canvas) by Jones, Thomas (1742-1803) & Mortimer, John Hamilton (1741-79); 95.2x129.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Ophelia, 1876 (bronze)
XIR160250 Ophelia, 1876 (bronze) by Preault, Antoine Augustin (1809-79); 75x200 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Robert FitzRoy, caricature
Robert FitzRoy (1805-1865). Caricature of the British meteorologist and Royal Navy vice-admiral, Robert FitzRoy, showing him with a large nose and ears

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"Tragic Endings: The Haunting Legacy of Committed Suicide" In the depths of history, tales of despair and tragedy echo through time. From Lucretia's heart-wrenching fate to the untimely demise of King Ludwig II, the concept has left an indelible mark on humanity. The Death of Romeo, depicted in a mesmerizing chromolitho, captures the anguish and desperation that led to his ultimate decision. Similarly, Otho's engraved portrait from 1596 immortalizes his tragic end during ancient times. King Ludwig II's black-and-white photograph from 1870 reveals a troubled soul whose inner demons drove him towards self-destruction. Nero Caesar's haunting engraving serves as a chilling reminder of power corrupted by madness. Even artists have succumbed to their own darkness; René Crevel's oil painting portrays his tortured existence before he tragically took his own life. Meanwhile, Self Portrait Laughing in 1908 hints at hidden pain behind a seemingly joyful facade. Lucretia with her maidens stands as an emblematic figure who chose death over dishonor after being violated by Sextus Tarquinius. Her story resonates throughout centuries as a symbol of strength amidst adversity. Saul commits suicide in biblical history, forever marking David Saul series title with sorrowful undertones. Akechi Samanosuke Mitsuharu crossing the lake on horseback evokes images of finality and solemnity within Japanese folklore. These glimpses into lives lost too soon remind us that mental anguish knows no boundaries or eras. As we contemplate these stories etched in engravings and photographs on vellum pages, let us strive for compassion and understanding towards those battling their own internal battles today.