Dunghill Collection

Disciples catching the Mantle: the Spirit of Darkness overshadowing the Priests of Baal
NCO193135 Disciples catching the Mantle: the Spirit of Darkness overshadowing the Priests of Baal, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Job upon the Dunghill (engraving)
2792172 Job upon the Dunghill (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Job upon the Dunghill)

Mr Vandercolmes farm at Armbouts-Cappel (Nord) before the improvement of the manure
CHT216793 Mr Vandercolmes farm at Armbouts-Cappel (Nord) before the improvement of the manure pit, 1867 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving)
1050135 The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness)

The Cock and the Precious Stone, from Aesops Fables, ca. 1760. Creator: James Kirk
The Cock and the Precious Stone, from Aesops Fables, ca. 1760

Animalcules
At this time, it is thought that all living things - even including sperm and beasties found in dunghill water - are creatures in their own right, little animals or animalcules

Job dung heap ruin Job sits dung trap attacked
Job on the dung heap, At a ruin Job sits on a dung trap and is attacked by a devil and at the same time taunted by his wife, who is standing next to him. Beside him are three of his friends

Domestic chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) with chick on dunghill, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Johnny Pringle had a little pig, It was very little, so not very big: As it was playing on a dunghill

Job on his Dunghill
on his dunghill, he continues to honour God

The village Streden in valley Virgental, Tyrol, in early morning Europe, central europe
The village Streden in valley Virgental, Tyrol, in early morning. East Tyrol, Austria

Two men near a dunghill, Jan Luyken, wed. Pieter Arentsz & Cornelis van der Sys (II), 1710

Job Afflicted
Satan hovers over Job as he sits patiently on his dunghill, uncomplaining despite his afflictions

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"Dunghill: Unveiling the Shadows of Darkness and Redemption" In a world where disciples catch the mantle, the spirit of darkness looms over the priests of Baal, and is a battle between light and shadow, as Job finds himself upon the dunghill, engraved in history. At Mr Vandercolmes farm in Armbouts-Cappel (Nord), before manure improvements took place, we witness the raw essence of life's cycle. The Elizabethan street scene captured in black and white photography takes us back to an era filled with ballads that tell tales of love and loss. "The History of a Crime" unfolds before our eyes through an engraving that bears witness to events untold. Aesop's fables come alive as we delve into "The Cock and the Precious Stone, " reminding us that even amidst hardship, there is always hope. Johnny Pringle stands tall among these stories, his name etched into folklore. Like Job on his dunghill, he represents resilience against adversity. As dawn breaks over Streden village in Virgental Valley, Tyrol, we are reminded of nature's beauty. In East Tyrol's historical mountain farm at Innervillgraten lies another testament to human perseverance. Microscopic animalcules dance their way through existence unseen by most but essential for life's balance. They too have their place upon this metaphorical dunghill. Job on his dunghill becomes more than just a biblical tale; it becomes a symbol for all those who face trials yet find strength within themselves to rise above them. In this caption about "dunghill, " we explore various facets – from spiritual battles to historical engravings; from rural farms to bustling streets; from ancient fables to modern-day witnesses. Each hint intertwines with one another like threads weaving together a tapestry depicting humanity's journey towards redemption amidst life's challenges.