Poisonous Collection (page 9)

Edible and poisonous mushrooms (colour litho)
2818792 Edible and poisonous mushrooms (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edible and poisonous mushrooms. Champignons bons et mauvais)

Henbane (chromolitho)
2782717 Henbane (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henbane. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Colchicum (chromolitho)
2782708 Colchicum (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colchicum. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Solanum nigrum [nightshade], illustration from Flora Londiniensis
660952 Solanum nigrum [nightshade], illustration from Flora Londiniensis [Flowers of London] by William Curtis, published 1777-98 (colour engraving) by English School

Tending a snake bite, from Das Buch der Cirugia published Strasbourg
STC214617 Tending a snake bite, from Das Buch der Cirugia published Strasbourg, 1497 (litho) (b/w photo) by Brunschwig, Hieronymus (1450-c.1512); Private Collection; (add.info)

Amphibians and reptiles (coloured engraving)
5998832 Amphibians and reptiles (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amphibians and reptiles)

Nagoo, from an Account of Indian Serpents Collected on the Coast of Coromandel, pub
4071296 Nagoo, from an Account of Indian Serpents Collected on the Coast of Coromandel, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Skelton

The Death of Cleopatra, 1638-39 (oil on canvas)
885670 The Death of Cleopatra, 1638-39 (oil on canvas) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); 122x96 cm; Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; (add.info)

Sophonisba receiving the Cup of Poison, c. 1640 (oil on canvas)
827759 Sophonisba receiving the Cup of Poison, c.1640 (oil on canvas) by Preti, Mattia (Il Calabrese) (1613-99); 86x165.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sophonisba receiving the Cup of Poison)

Daphne mezereum (chromolitho)
2782716 Daphne mezereum (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daphne mezereum. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Copperhead (chromolitho)
2782627 Copperhead (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Copperhead. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Indian cobra and pit viper (chromolitho)
2782626 Indian cobra and pit viper (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian cobra and pit viper)

Common adder (chromolitho)
2782625 Common adder (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Common adder. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Spitting cobra and horned viper (chromolitho)
2782623 Spitting cobra and horned viper (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spitting cobra and horned viper)

A blanket of asphyxiating gases in Lourdes, 1915 (litho)
STC407186 A blanket of asphyxiating gases in Lourdes, 1915 (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Thorn Apple, from the Hortus Eystettensis by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
STC236953 Thorn Apple, from the Hortus Eystettensis by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613 (hand coloured engraving) by German School

Harmful plants (colour litho)
971870 Harmful plants (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harmful plants. Illustration for Le Petit Journal, 14 March 1897.); © Look and Learn

Illustration of Marine Fish c. 1923 (litho)
3090504 Illustration of Marine Fish c.1923 (litho) by Millot, Adolphe Philippe (1857 - 1921); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Principal Forms of Nutritional Adulteration, c. 1883 (coloured engraving)
CHT177820 The Principal Forms of Nutritional Adulteration, c.1883 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: butter with colouring, grease)

Poisonous plants (colour litho)
3630358 Poisonous plants (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poisonous plants)

Solanum Quercifolium, Plate LXXI, from L Antotrofia Ossia La Coltivazione De
3611269 Solanum Quercifolium, Plate LXXI, from L Antotrofia Ossia La Coltivazione De Fiori by Antonio Piccioli, pub.1834 (coloured engraving) by Italian School

Butterburs and Winter Aconite, from Hortus Eystettensis
3284576 Butterburs and Winter Aconite, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613 (hand-coloured engraving) by German School

Poisonous plants (colour litho)
2799362 Poisonous plants (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poisonous plants)

Edible and poisonous mushrooms (colour litho)
2818795 Edible and poisonous mushrooms (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edible and poisonous mushrooms. Champignons bons et mauvais (troisieme serie)

Poisonous fungi (colour litho)
2813089 Poisonous fungi (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poisonous fungi)

The sight of gold was poisonous to his eyes (litho)
2781878 The sight of gold was poisonous to his eyes (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sight of gold was poisonous to his eyes)

Atropa Belladonna or Nightshade (chromolitho)
735691 Atropa Belladonna or Nightshade (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Atropa Belladonna or Nightshade)

PD. 101-1973f. 50 Foxglove (Digitalis purpura) (w / c & gouache on vellum)
FIT89333 PD.101-1973f.50 Foxglove (Digitalis purpura) (w/c & gouache on vellum) by Withoos, Pieter (1654-93); 24.2x19.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Datura stramonium, botanical plate (colour litho)
CHT176617 Datura stramonium, botanical plate (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Hippeastrum species, fly agaric, Amanita muscaria, Amanita caesarea, Caesars mushroom, Amanita caesarea
6338827 Hippeastrum species, fly agaric, Amanita muscaria, Amanita caesarea, Caesars mushroom, Amanita caesarea, and other mushrooms by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Hippeastrum species)

Common poisonous plants (engraving)
6005605 Common poisonous plants (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Common poisonous plants)

Bungarum Pamah, from an Account of Indian Serpents Collected on the Coast of Coromandel
4071295 Bungarum Pamah, from an Account of Indian Serpents Collected on the Coast of Coromandel, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Skelton

The Death of Sophonisba (oil on canvas)
XKH145541 The Death of Sophonisba (oil on canvas) by Elliger, Ottmar, the Younger (1666-1735); 67.5x52.7 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Death of Cleopatra, 1547. Creator: Augustin Hirschvogel
Death of Cleopatra, 1547

Deadly Dance
Alain Turgeon

Red sea flower
Piet Flour

Vine Snake Strike
Thomas Haney

The White Legend
Shikhei Goh

Dancing Queen
Dirk Heckmann

Lion fish staring at its lunch
Ilan Ben Tov

Les forçats du soufre (Sulfur convicts)
Marc Pelissier

Giant Lion's Mane
Alexander Semenov

Star hunt
Andrey Narchuk

Jellyfish - Phylorhiza punctata
Yaron Halevy

Lionfish party
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. Ilan Ben Tov

The Hunt
Dani Barchana

Dead Wish
Hari Sulistiawan

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"Unveiling the Dark Side: Exploring the Enigmatic World of Poisonous" Step into a time capsule with Mushrooms Larousse 1913 and embark on a journey through Victorian Botanical Illustrations, where Poisonous Mushrooms take center stage. Picture No. 10750866 captures the essence of these captivating yet deadly fungi, showcasing their vibrant colors and intricate details. But beware. Just like the Rattlesnake Warning Sign, these Fly Agaric mushrooms possess an allure that can be fatal if consumed. Delve deeper into this realm as we uncover lithographs from 1895 depicting Poison Plants in all their treacherous glory. Victorian Botanical Illustrations continue to mesmerize us with depictions of Toxic and Poisonous Plants. These illustrations serve as both a cautionary tale and a testament to nature's ability to conceal danger within its beauty. The Bryant and May safety match matchbox label reminds us that even seemingly harmless objects can harbor poison. White Bryony, depicted in an engraving from 1857, stands tall as one such plant capable of causing harm when handled carelessly. Venturing beyond land, we encounter the Stonefish VT 5 - Valerie Taylor's remarkable photograph capturing this venomous creature lurking beneath ocean waves. Its camouflage is so effective that it remains virtually invisible until it strikes unsuspecting prey or unfortunate swimmers. Lastly, let us not forget about our terrestrial companions; behold the COMMON TOAD in all its mysterious splendor captured by studio photography. This seemingly innocuous amphibian secretes toxins potent enough to deter predators while serving as a reminder that appearances can indeed be deceiving. In this captivating exploration of "poisonous, " we are reminded of nature's delicate balance between beauty and danger. From ancient mushroom knowledge to Victorian botanical artistry, each image serves as a poignant reminder to tread carefully amidst Mother Nature's vast tapestry – for hidden among her wonders lie the poisonous secrets that can bring both awe and peril.