Drownings Collection

"Drownings: A Haunting Reminder of Tragedy and Persecution" In the depths of history, they have left an indelible mark on our collective memory

Drownings Collection: The Crossing of the Red Sea. Creator: School of Frans Francken the Younger

The Crossing of the Red Sea. Creator: School of Frans Francken the Younger
The Crossing of the Red Sea, Unknown date

Drownings Collection: The Deluge, ca. 1524. Creator: Jan van Scorel

The Deluge, ca. 1524. Creator: Jan van Scorel
The Deluge, ca. 1524

Drownings Collection: 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... 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

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

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

Drownings Collection: The Death of Captain Webb (engraving)

The Death of Captain Webb (engraving)
1044357 The Death of Captain Webb (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Captain Webb)

Drownings Collection: Moses Closing the Red Sea, 1548. Creator: Augustin Hirschvogel

Moses Closing the Red Sea, 1548. Creator: Augustin Hirschvogel
Moses Closing the Red Sea, 1548

VENDEEANS DROWNED
The Noyades [drownings] de Nantes - Republican general Carrier orders priests and royalist sympathisers taken out onto the Loire in barges and drowned. Date: February - May 1794

Vendee Noyades
Carrier is the most ruthless of revolutionary commanders : at Nantes he orders royalist prisoners to be thrown into the river - les noyades (drownings) de la Loire

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"Drownings: A Haunting Reminder of Tragedy and Persecution" In the depths of history, they have left an indelible mark on our collective memory. From Jan van Scorel's evocative painting "The Deluge" to Jost Ammon and Max Geisberg's poignant depiction of religious persecution during the French Revolution, these images transport us to moments of despair and anguish. One cannot help but be moved by Francesco Durantino's Wine Cistern from Italy in 1553, a stark reminder that even amidst beauty and indulgence, tragedy can strike. Similarly, "The Death of Captain Webb" engraving serves as a chilling testament to the perils faced at sea. Augustin Hirschvogel's portrayal of Moses Closing the Red Sea offers hope amidst chaos, reminding us that sometimes salvation lies just beyond our reach. Pietro Testa captures figures being pulled from the water in his haunting piece "The deluge, " serving as a symbol of resilience against overwhelming odds. Yet not all they were acts of nature or accidents; some were deliberate acts carried out with cruel intent. The Vendeeans drowned during their struggle for freedom, while Jean-Baptiste Carrier ordered mass executions by drowning during the Reign of Terror in Nantes. Maurand's engraving after De La Charlerie vividly depicts drownings in the Loire during this dark period in France's history. As we reflect on these historic disasters at sea - such as those chronicled in "Famous Wrecks of Bygone Days" - let us remember those who lost their lives tragically and honor their memory. Drownings serve as reminders that life is fragile and precious, urging us to cherish every moment we have. Through art and historical records alike, drownings continue to captivate our imagination with their profound impact on individuals and societies throughout time. May they forever remind us of the need for compassion, resilience, and the pursuit of a safer world.