Destrruction Collection

The Narsinha Avatara of Vishnu (engraving)
7182576 The Narsinha Avatara of Vishnu (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Narsinha Avatara of Vishnu)

The Crowd Invades And Devastates The Church Of Giussano (Brianza) To Protest Against The Parish Priests Moving
2798509 The Crowd Invades And Devastates The Church Of Giussano (Brianza) To Protest Against The Parish Priests Moving (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

The episodes of the Battle of Zuscima, the burial at sea of the commander, the battleship Orel... (colour litho)
2814793 The episodes of the Battle of Zuscima, the burial at sea of the commander, the battleship Orel... (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)

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)

The horrors and sorrows of war, Montenegrin women who go to find their loved ones in the field... (colour litho)
2808529 The horrors and sorrows of war, Montenegrin women who go to find their loved ones in the field... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Why Austria has no right to exist, blood on blood (colour litho)
2808708 Why Austria has no right to exist, blood on blood (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Because Austria has no right to exist, blood for blood)

The great manifestations of joy that took place in Constantinople for the victory over the Greeks gave rise to unrest
2809140 The great manifestations of joy that took place in Constantinople for the victory over the Greeks gave rise to unrest (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

The victims of the barbaric air raids, Soldiers of Italy, avenge us! (colour litho)
2808655 The victims of the barbaric air raids, Soldiers of Italy, avenge us! (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The victims of the barbaric air raids)

Blasted Tree, 1850 (oil on canvas)
5861828 Blasted Tree, 1850 (oil on canvas) by Cropsey, Jasper Francis (1823-1900); 43.2--35.6 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Jasper Francis Cropsey (1823-1900))

Bombing of Compiegne, France, August 1915 (b / w photo)
1730095 Bombing of Compiegne, France, August 1915 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Bombing of Compiegne, France, august 1915)

Dead Soldiers in No Mans Land, World War One (b / w photo)
1729017 Dead Soldiers in No Mans Land, World War One (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Bodies of soldiers, no mans land, ww1)

THE TWO KINGS OF TERROR, 1813 (engraving)
7262215 THE TWO KINGS OF TERROR, 1813 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: THE TWO KINGS OF TERROR)

GASCONARDERS OR THE GRAND ARMY RETREATING FROM MOSCOW, 1813 (engraving)
7262211 GASCONARDERS OR THE GRAND ARMY RETREATING FROM MOSCOW, 1813 (engraving) by Williams, C. (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington

Breaking Up Of The Agamemnon, 1870 (Pencil)
7261289 Breaking Up Of The Agamemnon, 1870 (Pencil) by Haden, Francis Seymour (1818-1910); 47.5x26 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

AN ATTEMPT TO UNDERMINE JOHN BULL or WORKING THROUGH THE GLOBE. 1803 (engraving)
7262210 AN ATTEMPT TO UNDERMINE JOHN BULL or WORKING THROUGH THE GLOBE. 1803 (engraving) by Roberts, Piercy (fl.1791-1828); Bromley Museum, Orpington

The Palais Royal and the Theatre de la Porte Saint-Martin before and after the fire of 1871 (colour litho)
XIR232828 The Palais Royal and the Theatre de la Porte Saint-Martin before and after the fire of 1871 (colour litho) by Coindre, Victor (fl.1870) (after); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Denis

The Suppression of the Zaporogue Sitch (Camp) in 1775, 1889 (oil on canvas)
FIA5366037 The Suppression of the Zaporogue Sitch (Camp) in 1775, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Slastion, Opanas Georgievich (1855-1933); Kharkov Art Museum, Kharkov

View of the Room of Giants (southern wall), detail with the lighting (fresco)
7240575 View of the Room of Giants (southern wall), detail with the lighting (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (workshop of); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Expectation (litho)
7150297 Expectation (litho) by Barrett, Oswald Charles (BATT) (1892-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Expectation. Illustration from the title page of How Should We Rebuild London)

View of the Room of Giants (southern wall) (fresco)
7240572 View of the Room of Giants (southern wall) (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (workshop of); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Room of Giants: view of the northern wall (fresco)
7240567 Room of Giants: view of the northern wall (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (workshop of); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

View of the Room of Giants (western wall); detail (fresco)
7240565 View of the Room of Giants (western wall); detail (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (workshop of); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Group of American tourists at the ruins of the Kronprinz Observatory in or near Montfaucon, France, 1921 (b / w photo)
7078865 Group of American tourists at the ruins of the Kronprinz Observatory in or near Montfaucon, France, 1921 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Countess Maria Franziska, wife of Margrave Leopold Wilhelm of Baden-Baden
7148100 Countess Maria Franziska, wife of Margrave Leopold Wilhelm of Baden-Baden, leaving her castle after it was burned by the French, Nine Years War, 1689 (engraving) by Zick

Destruction of the Abbey of Hirsau, Germany, by the French army under Ezechiel du Mas, Comte de Melac, Nine Years War
7148099 Destruction of the Abbey of Hirsau, Germany, by the French army under Ezechiel du Mas, Comte de Melac, Nine Years War, 1692 (engraving) by Closs

How does the new year 1915 begin, amid pain and blood, half of the worlds population at war (colour litho)
2815713 How does the new year 1915 begin, amid pain and blood, half of the worlds population at war (colour litho) by Beltrame

The show recently offered by Ninth Avenue in New York, for a clash of two trains... (colour litho)
2809026 The show recently offered by Ninth Avenue in New York, for a clash of two trains... (colour litho) by Salvadori, Riccardo (1866-1927); Private Collection; (add.info)

Triumph of Chritianity. 1585 (fresco)
7232617 Triumph of Chritianity. 1585 (fresco) by Laureti, Tommaso (c.1530-1602); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Triumph of Chritianity)

Huge explosion at the Four Courts, Battle of Dublin, Irish Civil War, 1922 (b / w photo)
7148723 Huge explosion at the Four Courts, Battle of Dublin, Irish Civil War, 1922 (b/w photo) by Irish Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Huge explosion at the Four Courts)

Regulus destroying the Carthaginian fleet, Battle of Cape Ecnomus, 256 BC (engraving)
7150810 Regulus destroying the Carthaginian fleet, Battle of Cape Ecnomus, 256 BC (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The destruction of Babylon by Cyrus (engraving)
7150788 The destruction of Babylon by Cyrus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The destruction of Babylon by Cyrus the Great and the Persians, 593 BC)

Destruction of Pharoah in the Parting of the Red Sea (engraving)
7150779 Destruction of Pharoah in the Parting of the Red Sea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of Pharoah in the Parting of the Red Sea)

Iconoclasm, Germany, 1520s (engraving)
7148081 Iconoclasm, Germany, 1520s (engraving) by Diez, Wilhelm Von (1839-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iconoclasm, Germany, 1520s)

Destruction by fire of a gin palace on Oxford Street, London (engraving)
7153918 Destruction by fire of a gin palace on Oxford Street, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Robinson Crusoe: Destruction of the tartar idol (colour litho)
7182773 Robinson Crusoe: Destruction of the tartar idol (colour litho) by Finnemore, Joseph (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of the tartar idol)

Mahadeva destroying Tripurasura (engraving)
7182603 Mahadeva destroying Tripurasura (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mahadeva destroying Tripurasura)

Doom of Babylon (engraving)
7172498 Doom of Babylon (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doom of Babylon (Revelation 18)

Hezekiah, King of Judah, restoring the Temple of Jerusalem and destroying the idols (engraving)
7172383 Hezekiah, King of Judah, restoring the Temple of Jerusalem and destroying the idols (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hezekiah, King of Judah)

"The great globe itself, yea, all which it inherit, shall dissolve!"(engraving)
7177902 " The great globe itself, yea, all which it inherit, shall dissolve!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The great globe itself)

"All hail!"(engraving)
7177863 " All hail!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " All hail)

Jeremiah lamenting the ruin of Jerusalem (engraving)
7172398 Jeremiah lamenting the ruin of Jerusalem (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeremiah lamenting the ruin of Jerusalem (Lamentations)

The trumpets of Joshua bringing down the walls of Jericho (engraving)
7172321 The trumpets of Joshua bringing down the walls of Jericho (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Buildings destroyed during the Battle of Dublin, Irish Civil war, 1922 (b / w photo)
7148724 Buildings destroyed during the Battle of Dublin, Irish Civil war, 1922 (b/w photo) by Irish Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Four Courts building damaged by shellfire, Battle of Dublin, Irish Civil War, 1922 (b / w photo)
7148720 Four Courts building damaged by shellfire, Battle of Dublin, Irish Civil War, 1922 (b/w photo) by Irish Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

This Indenture witnesseth (engraving)
7177892 This Indenture witnesseth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: This Indenture witnesseth)

Sardanapale se brule avec tous ses tresors (engraving)
7179595 Sardanapale se brule avec tous ses tresors (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sardanapale se brule avec tous ses tresors)

Destruction of Carthage by the Romans, 146 BC (engraving)
7173408 Destruction of Carthage by the Romans, 146 BC (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of Carthage by the Romans, 146 BC)

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"Destruction Unleashed: A Visual Journey through Engravings and Lithographs" In the realm of art, destruction takes on myriad forms, capturing the essence of chaos and upheaval. From ancient legends to historical events, these engravings and lithographs depict moments when devastation reigned supreme. The Narsinha Avatara of Vishnu engraving portrays a divine being in his ferocious form, embodying destruction as a means to restore balance. Similarly, The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse engraving symbolizes the cataclysmic forces that bring about the end times. One striking image showcases an angel obliterating the Assyrian army of Sennacherib—an act of divine intervention against tyranny. Meanwhile, The beast from the abyss killing two witnesses before their ascension to Heaven serves as a haunting reminder that even righteousness can face annihilation. Turning our gaze towards history's dark chapters, we witness Imperial general Johann Tserclaes leading his troops during the sack of Magdeburg—a chilling depiction from the Thirty Years War. Tragedies unfold in other settings too; fierce eagle battles in Valnerina leave only one survivor while protests ravage Giussano's church amid societal unrest. Warfare continues its destructive dance across time with vivid color lithographs portraying conflicts like "The fight in Belgium" or "The eagle against the propeller. " In Catalonia's victorious advance, Spanish national troops encounter desolation amidst their triumphs. Yet amidst this sea of ruin lies hope—fraterni rescue victims during raids on Milan while episodes from Battle of Zuscima capture both loss and honor at sea burial ceremonies for fallen commanders aboard battleship Orel. These engravings and lithographs serve as poignant reminders that destruction is not merely an end but also a catalyst for change—a force capable of reshaping societies and individuals alike. As we delve into these visual narratives etched by artists throughout history, we bear witness to the power and consequences of destruction in all its forms.