Rapacious Collection

At first light, the rapacious hunter emerges from the shadows, his eyes gleaming in anticipation of the hunt at sunset

Hunter at sunset
Marco Redaelli

Eyes in the dark
Marco Redaelli

The feather
Marco Redaelli

Rapacious Collection: Modern Hospitality, or A Friendly Party in High Life, published by Hannah Humphrey in

Modern Hospitality, or A Friendly Party in High Life, published by Hannah Humphrey in
NCO191240 Modern Hospitality, or A Friendly Party in High Life, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Fight
Massimo Tamajo

Rapacious Collection: Romania, Ciumesti, Ceremonial helmet with bird perching on top

Romania, Ciumesti, Ceremonial helmet with bird perching on top 4th century B.C. Romania, Bucharest, Muzeul National de Istorie al Romaniei (Archaeological and Art Museum), Celtic art

Rapacious Collection: The Severe Steward, or Unfortunate Tenant The Rapacious Steward or the Unfortunate Tenant

The Severe Steward, or Unfortunate Tenant The Rapacious Steward or the Unfortunate Tenant, William Redmore Bigg, 1755-1828, British

Rapacious Collection: William II called Rufus (the Red) (1056-1100), second surviving son of William I

William II called Rufus (the Red) (1056-1100), second surviving son of William I, king of England from 1087. Cruel and rapacious, he was an unpopular monarch

Rapacious Collection: Turkey vulture (Cathartes aura), also called turkey buzzard, common bird of the United

Turkey vulture (Cathartes aura), also called turkey buzzard, common bird of the United States

Louis XIII of Age
Louis is declared by Parlement to be of age : his mother the rapacious and devious Marie de Medicis, who has ruled as his governor, now has to take a back seat. Date: October 1614

Rapacious Collection: Eagle as us Symbol

Eagle as us Symbol
The eagle symbolises the way Americans choose to think of themselves - rapacious, aggressive, isolationist, predatory. You wouldn t want one as a pet !

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At first light, the rapacious hunter emerges from the shadows, his eyes gleaming in anticipation of the hunt at sunset. With a feather tucked into his cap, he exudes an air of mystery and danger. In Hannah Humphrey's publication "Modern Hospitality, or A Friendly Party in High Life, " we catch a glimpse of this rapacious spirit embodied by those who revel in power and excess. In every fight for dominance, they strut with arrogance, their rapacious nature driving them to conquer all that stands in their way. Like The Severe Steward or Unfortunate Tenant depicted in Artokoloro's artwork, they exploit others for personal gain without remorse. Even history bears witness to such rapacity; William II called Rufus (the Red), son of William I, was known for his insatiable appetite for wealth and control. His reign marked by greed and manipulation serves as a reminder of the consequences that come with unchecked rapacity. As we delve deeper into different cultures and traditions, we discover intriguing symbols like Romania's ceremonial helmet adorned with a bird perching on top. This representation reminds us that even ancient civilizations recognized the allure and power associated with these rapacious creatures. Whether it be through literature or artistry spanning centuries, there is no denying the captivating allure of those driven by their rapacious desires, and is both fascinating and cautionary to observe how this trait can shape individuals and societies alike – forever leaving its mark on our collective consciousness.