"Homicide: A Dark Tapestry of Murder and Betrayal" Step into the chilling world with this captivating collection of historical depictions. From the haunting UK One sheet poster for Peeping Tom (1960) to the gruesome murder of Richard II of England in Pontefract Castle in 1400, each image tells a story that sends shivers down your spine. Witness the biblical tale unfold as Cain commits fratricide against his own brother Abel, captured vividly in a 19th-century color litho. Explore Japanese folklore through Shoki the Demon Queller, a fearsome warrior depicted in a mesmerizing woodblock print from c. 1793. Travel back to medieval times where Richard the Lionheart's ruthless execution of Muslim hostages during the Third Crusade is etched forever in history through an evocative engraving. Feel the horror and despair as you gaze upon the Massacre of Catholics during France's Wars of Religion, immortalized in a haunting engraving from 1567. Delve into Roman antiquity and witness Agrippina the Younger's assassination on her son Nero's orders, beautifully illustrated by Franco Mistrali in "Misteri del vaticano" (1866). Experience Henry IV's tragic demise twice - once through an engraving from 1610 and again via another gripping depiction from 1897. Uncover political intrigue as Charles Ferdinand d'Artois meets his untimely end at Louvel's hand outside Paris' Royal Academy of Music. This republican assassin sought to extinguish royal lineage forever, leaving behind an indelible mark on history. Finally, immerse yourself within medieval artistry as Judith wields Holofernes' severed head with unwavering determination. This early 17th-century oil painting captures both strength and brutality intertwined within one fateful act. Through these diverse artworks spanning centuries, we confront the darkest aspects of human nature.