Devoured Collection

Escutcheon, or heraldic shield, Italian coat of arms, Snake eating a man
Vintage illustration, Escutcheon, or heraldic shield, Italian coat of arms, Snake eating a man

A hyena devoured by a polar bear at a menagerie (colour litho)
2782253 A hyena devoured by a polar bear at a menagerie (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A hyena devoured by a polar bear at a menagerie)

A wedding party devoured by wolves in Hungary (colour litho)
2782171 A wedding party devoured by wolves in Hungary (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A wedding party devoured by wolves in Hungary)

A wedding in Hungary attacked by wolves (colour litho)
2818592 A wedding in Hungary attacked by wolves (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A wedding in Hungary attacked by wolves. En Hongrie)

Punishment of a barbaric father in Russia (colour litho)
2795702 Punishment of a barbaric father in Russia (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punishment of a barbaric father in Russia)

Devoured by a lion (colour litho)
2818677 Devoured by a lion (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Devoured by a lion)

Lieutenant Gauthret of the French colonial infantry devoured by tigers in Annam (colour litho)
2779226 Lieutenant Gauthret of the French colonial infantry devoured by tigers in Annam (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Acteon devoured by hunting hounds (engraving)
3480566 Acteon devoured by hunting hounds (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Acteon devoured by hunting hounds. Engraved illustration from The Temple of the Muses, 1733)

Man devoured by bears after falling into their pit, the Barengraben, in Bern, Switzerland (engraving)
6000498 Man devoured by bears after falling into their pit, the Barengraben, in Bern, Switzerland (engraving) by French School

Monstrous whale devouring humans, from 1550 edition of Cosmographia
5669002 Monstrous whale devouring humans, from 1550 edition of Cosmographia by Sebastian Munster (woodcut) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); Photo eAF Fotografie; German, out of copyright

Andromeda exposed to be devoured by the monster
LLM454244 Andromeda exposed to be devoured by the monster. by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Andromeda exposed to be devoured by the monster)

The Children devoured by Bears (engraving)
2792150 The Children devoured by Bears (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Children devoured by Bears)

A Monstrous Serpent Devouring the Royal Fleet, c. 1670-1690 (illuminated manuscript)
1196764 A Monstrous Serpent Devouring the Royal Fleet, c.1670-1690 (illuminated manuscript) by Indian School, (17th century); 39.5x23.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

Leon Gambetta (colour litho)
612496 Leon Gambetta (colour litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leon Gambetta, He devoured France with activity, 19 October 1872)

Mr Leon Gambetta (colour litho)
613586 Mr Leon Gambetta (colour litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Leon Gambetta, He devoured France with activity, 19 October 1872)

Aktaion devoured by the Dogs of Artemis (engraving)
662722 Aktaion devoured by the Dogs of Artemis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aktaion devoured by the Dogs of Artemis)

Italian sailors devoured by sharks (colour litho)
2782211 Italian sailors devoured by sharks (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian sailors devoured by sharks)

Les Parcs De Caimans (engraving)
2783125 Les Parcs De Caimans (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Parcs De Caimans)

An Otter Hunt in the Vale of Clywd, North Wales (engraving)
1055823 An Otter Hunt in the Vale of Clywd, North Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Otter Hunt in the Vale of Clywd, North Wales)

Apotheosis of the Corsican Phoenix, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808
NCO190198 Apotheosis of the Corsican Phoenix, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Monstrous whale devouring humans, from 1550 edition of
5669000 Monstrous whale devouring humans, from 1550 edition of Cosmographia by Sebastian Munster (woodcut) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); Photo eAF Fotografie; German, out of copyright

Diomedes Devoured by his Horses, c. 1865-1870 (oil on canvas)
989870 Diomedes Devoured by his Horses, c.1865-1870 (oil on canvas) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 46.4x38.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Diomedes Devoured by his Horses)

Prometheus devoured by the eagle (engraving)
3480601 Prometheus devoured by the eagle (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Prometheus devoured by the eagle. Engraved illustration from The Temple of the Muses, 1733)

Jesabell devoured by Dogs (engraving)
2792157 Jesabell devoured by Dogs (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesabell devoured by Dogs)

Actaeon Discovers the goddess Diana at her Bath, reconstruction of a fresco in the House
CHT221503 Actaeon Discovers the goddess Diana at her Bath, reconstruction of a fresco in the House of Sallust in Pompeii (colour litho) by Loria, Vincenzo (b.1850); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

The People Delivered to the Vampire Taxes, May 1833. Creators: Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard
The People Delivered to the Vampire Taxes, May 1833

Actaeon being devoured by Artemis dogs, 5th century BC
A metope showing Actaeon being devoured by Artemis dogs, from temple E at Selinunte. The head and arms are made of Parian marble, and set in limestone

Laocoon group sculpture of men being devorued by serpents, 1st century BC. Artist: Pliny the Elder
Laocoon group sculpture, of Laocoon and his sons being devoured by serpents belonging to Athena to prevent them from breaking into the Trojan Horse, which he was suspicious of

Venus Adonis landscape Next hunting dogs foreground left
Venus and Adonis, Venus and Adonis in a landscape. Next to Adonis are his hunting dogs. In the foreground left a putto with a rabbit. In the background on the left a putto with a cloth

Actaeon changed stag devoured own dogs
Actaeon changed into stag and devoured by his own dogs

Capitain Gifford travelling canoe river Lagartos witnessing
Capitain Gifford travelling in a canoe on the river of Lagartos witnessing a man being devoured by a serpen, Americae pars VIII

Elisha Cursing Children Bethel Devoured Bears
Elisha Cursing the Children of Bethel Who Are Being Devoured by the Bears, 1602. Gillis van Coninxloo (Netherlandish, 1544-1607), Nicolaes de Bruyn (Netherlandish, 1571-1656)

Jezebel devoured by dogs - 2 Kings 9. circa 1690

The children devoured by bears - 2 Kings 2. circa 1690

Austin Dobson
AUSTIN DOBSON English poet and literary critic, best known for his series of Eighteenth century vignettes which I devoured as a child. Date: 1840 - 1921

Austin Dobson (Photo)
AUSTIN DOBSON English poet and literary critic, best known for his series of Eighteenth century vignettes which I devoured as a child. Date: 1840 - 1921

Two witnesses of God are devoured by a beast, Gerard P. Groenning, 1563 - 1574

Two Abyssinian nobles being devoured by lions on the field that they ruined during their hunting, print maker: Caspar Luyken, Christoph Weigel, Frantz Martin Hertzen, 1710

Diomedes Devoured by Horses; Gustave Moreau, French, 1826 - 1898; France, Europe; 1866; Watercolor over graphite; 21.4 x 19.7 cm (8 7/16 x 7 3/4 in.)

Saturn (Greek Kronos) Roman god of time. Devoured all his children except Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto. Considered a male planet, warm, with characteristics of Earth and lead

Lear / Nonsense / Leghorn
There was an Old Man of Leghorn, the smallest that ever was born; But quickly snapped up he was once by a puppy, who devoured that Old Man of Leghorn

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"Devoured: Tales of Tragedy and Terror" In this captivating collection, the concept of being devoured takes center stage as we explore various historical events and mythical tales that have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. The journey begins with the haunting poster of RMS Titanic, a stark reminder of the fateful night when the majestic ship was mercilessly devoured by icy waters. From there, we delve into the Spanish version of the Titanic film, offering a unique perspective on this tragic event that continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Venturing further back in time, we encounter "The Sheep-Eater of Hindustan, " a chilling legend where unsuspecting villagers fall prey to a mysterious creature lurking in their midst. The tale takes an even darker turn as we witness Jezebel being devoured by dogs, her fate sealed by her own treacherous actions. Moving beyond legends and folklore, we explore heraldic shields adorned with Italian coat-of-arms depicting a snake devouring a man - symbolic representations of power dynamics and conquests throughout history. Similarly unsettling is witnessing a hyena falling victim to a polar bear at a menagerie – nature's brutal hierarchy unfolding before our eyes. As if drawn from nightmares themselves, vivid lithographs depict wolves attacking wedding parties in Hungary or barbaric fathers facing punishment in Russia. These macabre scenes serve as reminders that even amidst joyous celebrations or familial bonds lies vulnerability waiting to be devoured. From real-life accounts comes Lieutenant Gauthret's harrowing demise at the jaws of tigers in Annam – his bravery ultimately no match for these formidable predators. And then there's "The Last Judgement, " where monstrous creatures feast upon helpless souls; an eerie portrayal reminding us that sometimes evil prevails over good. Finally, Acteon meets his grisly end as he is devoured by hunting hounds - cautionary tale against trespassing boundaries set by the gods.