Painful Collection (page 6)

Bust of Painful Virgin, ca. 1755, by Francisco Salzillo (1707
Francisco Salzillo (1707-1783). Spanish sculptor. Painful Virgin. Ca. 1755. Museum of Albacete. Spain

Fakir with Hooks in Back
Placing hooks in the back of a fakir : not only is the process painful, but the wounds will fester and lead to further pain, apart from the discomfort Date: circa 1900

Hair Curling Clips
A girl having rather painful looking clips put into her hair, presumably to make it curl into the kind of curly hairstyle made popular by child star Shirley Temple. Date: 1930s

Cartoon, Difficult extraction, WW1
Cartoon, Difficult extraction. French soldiers undertake some impromptu dental work for a colleague. Don t worry, old friend, we ll get them! Date: 1916

Fakir on bed of nails, India
Fakir (a religious ascetic) sitting on a bed of nails, India. Date: circa 1890s

Chinese woman with bound feet. Date: circa 1890

Bound foot, China
Two photographs of a womans bound foot, China. Date: circa 1890

Woman with bound feet, China. Date: circa 1890

Out of Doors -- horse with stone in hoof
Out of Doors -- a horse (Bob) has a stone in his hoof. Date: 19th century

Ulrich Falls
ULRICH von LICHTENSTEIN The German minnesinger has a romantic, but probably painful adventure... Date: 1200 - 1276

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Weedy Scorpionfish. Date:

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Rock-boring Urchin on night dive. Date:

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Zebra Lionfish. Date:

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Barchin Scorpionfish on black sand. Date:

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Common Lionfish. Date:

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Longspine Waspfish. Date:

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Spiny Devilfish with spines. Date:

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False Fire Urchin on black sand. Date:

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Moon Jellyfish. Date:

The fire at the Universal Exhibition of Brussels, a menagerie being consumed by the flames
XIR346378 The fire at the Universal Exhibition of Brussels, a menagerie being consumed by the flames, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

A doctor performing an operation, from Science and Literature in the Middle
KW342841 A doctor performing an operation, from Science and Literature in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published London 1878 (litho) by French School

Series Croquis d expressions, the bump, plate 26, illustration
XIR287296 Series Croquis d expressions, the bump, plate 26, illustration from Le Charivari, 4th September 1838 (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 19.3x25.8 cm; Bibliotheque Nationale

The Corn Doctor, 1793 (engraving)
XJF272275 The Corn Doctor, 1793 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A Barber-Surgeon Operating in his Office (engraving)
KW229708 A Barber-Surgeon Operating in his Office (engraving) by English School; Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Surgical Operation (oil)
XIR185479 Surgical Operation (oil) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 38x61 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Flemish, out of copyright

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Longspine Waspfish Date:

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Barchin Scorpionfish Date:

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Coleman's Shrimp and Zebra Urchin Crab (Zebrida adamsii) on Fire Urchin (Asthenosoma varium) Date:

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White Leaf Scorpionfish Wainilu dive site, Rinca Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. White Leaf Scorpionfish

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Spiny Devilfish warning displaying colorful fins Jiko Lemong dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Red Spiny Devilfish warning

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Red Spiny Devilfish with erect spines Jiko Lemong dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Red Spiny Devilfish

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Red Spiny Devilfish with erect spines Jiko Lemong dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Red Spiny Devilfish

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Long-spined Sea Urchin TK1 dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Long-spined Sea Urchin

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Bobbit Worm with jaws open outside of hole in black sand during night dive Retak Larry dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Bobbit Worm

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Bobbit Worm with jaws open outside of hole in black sand during night dive Retak Larry dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Bobbit Worm

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Shortfin Lionfish displaying spines TK1 dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Shortfin Lionfish

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Double-spined Urchin view from above on night dive TK1 dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Double-spined Urchin

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Double-spined Urchin on night dive TK1 dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Double-spined Urchin

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Juvenile Common Lionfish Kareko Point dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Juvenile Common Lionfish

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Fire Anemone Nudi Retreat dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Fire Anemone

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White Leaf Scorpionfish Sebayor Kecil dive site, between Komodo and Flores Islands, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. White Leaf Scorpionfish

A recuperating wounded WW1 soldier gets his comeuppance - initial delights at the idea of a massage from nurse on the Monday turns into stark realisation tat this might not be quite so pleasurable

Have a Pain-free Year - Danish New Years Card
Have a Pain-free Year - Humorous Danish New Years Card showing a Gent atop an early aeroplane approaching his victim with tooth-removal pliers. Date: 1905

A little girl loses her beau to a prettier model
The Jilt. A little girl loses her beau to a prettier model. She is dreadful upset and even her dolly is sharing her pain and loss! Even her puppy seems to be off! Date: circa 1890s

Ant, Formicidae, ant on bee hive with bee larva as prey, The Inn at Chachalaca Bend, Cameron County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA, May

Dentist pulling a tooth, 18th century
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Fly Ball Gives Broken Nose
Topeka, Kansas: June 7, 1962 A nine year old boy with a broken nose from when he misjudged a fly ball in practice with his father

Touching spines of a pad Cactus, planted in a terracotta pot

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"Painful: A Journey Through the Agony of Existence" In this captivating Victorian scrap, we witness a dentist pulling a tooth, showcasing the excruciating consequences of neglecting oral health. The illustration by William Heath Robinson reminds us that pain is often an unavoidable part of life. Moving on to physical discomforts, conceptual artwork portrays knee and joint pain as abstract forms. These pieces serve as a reminder that our bodies can sometimes betray us, causing anguish in even the simplest movements. A pregnant woman's silhouette symbolizes the unique blend of joy and suffering experienced during pregnancy. It serves as a poignant reminder that pain can be intertwined with moments of profound beauty and creation. An X-ray artwork depicting a throbbing headache reveals the unseen torment within our minds. Migraine sufferers will relate to this visual representation of their invisible battles against debilitating pain. Conceptual artwork capturing running injuries showcases how pushing ourselves to achieve greatness can sometimes lead to painful setbacks. It reminds us that perseverance comes at a cost but also offers growth and resilience. Artwork representing body pains encompasses various regions such as lower back and upper back agony. These visuals remind us that physical discomfort can manifest in different ways throughout our bodies, affecting every aspect of our lives. The Via Dolorosa with the Arch of Ecce Homo in Jerusalem represents not only religious significance but also embodies emotional suffering endured by many individuals worldwide. This iconic image stands testament to both personal struggles and collective pain shared across generations. Lastly, an artistic portrayal captures the intensity behind migraine attacks—a condition known for its crippling effects on those who experience it regularly. This depiction aims to raise awareness about this particular type of agony while fostering empathy towards those affected by chronic migraines. Through these diverse illustrations, we are reminded that "painful" transcends mere physical sensations—it encompasses emotional turmoil, spiritual tribulations, and everything in between. Pain may be inevitable in life's journey.