Drowning Collection (page 2)

The Martyr of Saint Florian The Christian Florian, martyrdom during the persecution of Diocletian
LRI4601032 The Martyr of Saint Florian The Christian Florian, martyrdom during the persecution of Diocletian, was cast in the river near Lorch in Austria in 304 AD. Detail

Return from the Tempete A sailor knocks at the door of a woman of a sinner who died in a tempete to tell her the news
JLJ4665831 Return from the Tempete A sailor knocks at the door of a woman of a sinner who died in a tempete to tell her the news

To The Rescue (engraving)
5198859 To The Rescue (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: To The Rescue. Illustration for Scattered Seed (Broom and Rouse, 1889)

L Assiette au Beurre, number 173, Satirique en couleurs, 1904_7_23: Medical, Folie (lithograph)
ICA4891970 L Assiette au Beurre, number 173, Satirique en couleurs, 1904_7_23: Medical, Folie (lithograph) by Delannoy, Aristide (1874-1911); (add.info.: L Plate au beurre, number 173)

Hundred Years War: "The naval battle of the Ecluse, Sluis (Netherlands)
JLJ4682150 Hundred Years War: " The naval battle of the Ecluse, Sluis (Netherlands) on 20/06/1340 which opposed the French Philippe VI of Valois to the English of Edward III" Miniature

Heroic children (colour litho)
2779353 Heroic children (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heroic French children: a 10 year-old girl saving her drowning friend at Condat, Correze)

A Storm with Shipwreck by a Fortress, a Castaway in the Foreground, 1769 (oil on canvas)
2646425 A Storm with Shipwreck by a Fortress, a Castaway in the Foreground, 1769 (oil on canvas) by Vernet, Claude Joseph (1714-89); 81.6x100 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

How Hereward departed from Ely, and how he killed the mare, Swallow, illustration from Hereward the Great by Charles
STC400817 How Hereward departed from Ely, and how he killed the mare, Swallow, illustration from Hereward the Great by Charles Kingsley, pub. 1870, engraved by C.G

And the Sea Gave Up the Dead Which Were In It, 1891-92 (oil on paper)
BIR108323 And the Sea Gave Up the Dead Which Were In It, 1891-92 (oil on paper) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); diam:43.2 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info)

Pirates making victims walk the plank, illustration from The Pirates Own Book
PNP270208 Pirates making victims walk the plank, illustration from The Pirates Own Book: Authentic Narratives of the Most Celebrated Sea Robbers, by Charles Elm, published in Philidelphia

The Battle of Stamford Bridge, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London, c
IL323214 The Battle of Stamford Bridge, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London, c.1910 (litho) by Clark

End of the Irish Invasion - or - The Destruction of the French Armada, James Gillray 1797
528677 End of the Irish Invasion - or - The Destruction of the French Armada, James Gillray 1797. French ships wrecked in storm blown up by Pitt, top left and his ministers

The Passage of the Red Sea (recto) and The Burial of Jacob (verso) from Neuwe... 1937
The Passage of the Red Sea (recto) and The Burial of Jacob (verso) from Neuwe Biblische Figuren, plate 48 from Woodcuts from Books of the XVI Century, 1565, assembled into portfolio 1937

The Illustrated Voltaire, 1880_1_18 - Illustration by Louis Alexandre Gosset de Guines dit Gill (1840-1885)
ICA4936199 The Illustrated Voltaire, 1880_1_18 - Illustration by Louis Alexandre Gosset de Guines dit Gill (1840-1885): The Debacle - Seine (river) - Bonapartist Bonapartism, Legitimist Legitimism

Illustration of the fable "The child and the teacher of school"by Jean de La Fontaine
JLJ4662132 Illustration of the fable " The child and the teacher of school" by Jean de La Fontaine. Watercolour by Auguste Delierre (1829-c.1890), 19th century

Scene of flood withe the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx, 1517-1518 (fresco)
2646081 Scene of flood withe the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx, 1517-1518 (fresco) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

La petite sirene - in "Tales d Andersen", ill. by H. Pecoud, ed. Laurens, c. 1930
LSE4108192 La petite sirene - in " Tales d Andersen", ill. by H. Pecoud, ed. Laurens, c. 1930 by Pecoud, Andre (1880-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Shipwreck, 1784 (oil on canvas)
JEB4877665 The Shipwreck, 1784 (oil on canvas) by Wallaert, Pierre Joseph (1753-1810); 128x164 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2022

La dove et la ant - The Dove and the Ant (Recueil 1, Livre 2, fable 12) - engraving from "A Hundred Fables of La
XEE4161817 La dove et la ant - The Dove and the Ant (Recueil 1, Livre 2, fable 12) - engraving from " A Hundred Fables of La Fontaine" Illustrated by Percy J

For himself deaths wave, illustration from Rabbi Ben Ezra by Robert Browning (colour litho)
IL370463 For himself deaths wave, illustration from Rabbi Ben Ezra by Robert Browning (colour litho) by Partridge, Bernard John (1861-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Safety First, from The Labour of Women, 1924 (wood engraving)
1631658 Safety First, from The Labour of Women, 1924 (wood engraving) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Scene of flood withe the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646081)
2646083 Scene of flood withe the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646081) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome)

Scene of flood withe the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646081)
2646082 Scene of flood withe the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646081) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome)

The Flood, 1450--99 (oil on panel)
3545925 The Flood, 1450--99 (oil on panel) by Italian School, (15th century); 122x98 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Ms Hunter 229 f. 13v The Incredulity of St. Thomas and Christ Walking on Water, from the Hunterian Psalter, c
GUL175494 Ms Hunter 229 f.13v The Incredulity of St. Thomas and Christ Walking on Water, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by English School

Saint Placidus saved from the lake by Saint Maurus on the orders of Saint Benedict (fresco)
828720 Saint Placidus saved from the lake by Saint Maurus on the orders of Saint Benedict (fresco) by Italian School, (15th century); GDO 7 cm; Monastero di San Benedetto (Santuario Sacro Spero)

La Fontaines Fables - The Drowned Woman
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Drowned Woman

The punishment of flatterers
" The punishment of flatterers, a scene from Dantes inferno. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

Jonah saved from the whale
[url=http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php?action=file&lightboxID=11047139][img]http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5809/5232617.2/0_702d2_40b270_orig[/img][/url] Engraving by Gustave Dore

The Deluge, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1831. Creator: John Martin
The Deluge, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1831

The Cry of the Streets!, February 1894. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
The Cry of the Streets!, February 1894

At the Wall of the Federationists, June 1894. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
At the Wall of the Federationists, June 1894

Wine Cistern, Italy, 1553. Creator: Francesco Durantino
Wine Cistern, Italy, 1553

Handkerchief, England, 1794. Creators: Unknown, John Slack
Handkerchief, England, 1794. The Memorable Naval Engagement on the 1st of June 1794, when the British Channel Fleet under the command of Lord Howe took

The Deluge A cluster of bodies of human beings and animals under the rain streams of
JLJ4677557 The Deluge A cluster of bodies of human beings and animals under the rain streams of the anger of the sky, some are already drowned, others scream their distress

The skeleton of Death holds the rudder on a rowboat escaping a shipwreck, as its desparate crew row for the shore
FLO4690317 The skeleton of Death holds the rudder on a rowboat escaping a shipwreck, as its desparate crew row for the shore and passengers drown in the waves

The Miniature Universal Deluge taken from the commentaries of "
JLJ4670574 The Miniature Universal Deluge taken from the commentaries of " The Apocalypse according to Saint John" written in 775 by the monk Beatus of Liebana, 1086

Nguni or Bantu (Kaffir) warrior hunting antelope with spears 55, forsaking a woman drowning in a river 56
6337777 Nguni or Bantu (Kaffir) warrior hunting antelope with spears 55, forsaking a woman drowning in a river 56, and worshipping an anchor from an East India ship 57 by English School

Newfoundland dog saving a boy from drowning in the River Tyne, England, 18th century
6337369 Newfoundland dog saving a boy from drowning in the River Tyne, England, 18th century by English School, (19th century); (add.info)

A suspended bridge cede, causing the death of twenty children in Charleston, Virginia
LSE4311364 A suspended bridge cede, causing the death of twenty children in Charleston, Virginia. Engraving in " Le petit Parisien", on the 01/01/1905

Search by a scaphandler for the body of a drowned tourist in a lake in the Vallee d
LSE4429660 Search by a scaphandler for the body of a drowned tourist in a lake in the Vallee d Aosta (Italy). in " Le Petit Parisien", on 02/09/1906 (lithograph) by French School

Rescue of a woman, falls in the Seine of the art bridge in Paris
LSE4429631 Rescue of a woman, falls in the Seine of the art bridge in Paris, in " Le Petit Parisien", on 25/02/1906 (engraving) by French School

After the collision of the English liner "Oceana"and the German sailboat "
XEE4187520 After the collision of the English liner " Oceana" and the German sailboat " Pisagua", the overloaded rescue boats capsized

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"Drowning: A Captivating Tale of Deception and Heroism" In the midst of chaos, nature's wrath unfolds as the invader is deceived by the treacherous tide. "The Young Martyr, " a haunting masterpiece painted in 1855, captures the tragic beauty of those lost to drowning. Meanwhile, Hans Bohrdt's propaganda piece "The Last Man" portrays a German navy officer valiantly battling against this merciless force. Echoes from history resound as we witness the "Extirpation of the Plagues of Egypt. " Revolutionary crocodiles meet their demise amidst destruction, reminiscent of biblical tales. Alongside them stand brave coastguards and civilians from Leysdown on Isle of Sheppey, united in their fight against this watery nemesis. Amidst despair emerges hope; a female bather becomes an unexpected savior for those struggling to stay afloat. The Newfoundland Dog stands tall as a symbol of loyalty and rescue during these dire times. Anne Louis Girodet de Roucy-Trioson's deluge scene engulfs us with its magnitude - reminding us that even great civilizations can be humbled by water's relentless power. In contrast, engraved directions issued by the Royal Humane Society in May 1872 offer practical guidance on restoring seemingly lifeless bodies back to vitality. As waves crash upon our shores, music hall songs provide solace and distraction from impending doom. Freemasons Hall in London serves as both refuge and meeting place for those seeking unity amidst turbulent waters. Finally, an allegory depicting the Battle of Salamis transports us back to ancient times when naval warfare was waged fiercely at sea. This battle serves as a reminder that humanity has always faced adversity head-on - whether it be on land or engulfed within tumultuous waters. In this captivating tale filled with deception and heroism alike, drowning reveals itself not only as a perilous fate but also as a testament to the indomitable spirit of humanity.