Ruination Collection

Goodrich Castle, in Herefordshire (engraving)
7170458 Goodrich Castle, in Herefordshire (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goodrich Castle, in Herefordshire)

The Temptation of Saint Anthony (Oil on canvas)
7393515 The Temptation of Saint Anthony (Oil on canvas) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635) (after); 47 x 72 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Crichton Castle, in Midlothian (engraving)
7170312 Crichton Castle, in Midlothian (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crichton Castle, in Midlothian)

Cockermouth Castle, in Cumberland (engraving)
7170246 Cockermouth Castle, in Cumberland (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cockermouth Castle, in Cumberland)

Karnak temple, c.1910 (print)
7292891 Karnak temple, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. The obelisk of queen Makere in the Karnak temple complex. Postcard, Egypt, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

U.S. Florida (19 century). Fort Matanzas. Illustration of 1880 (engraving)
AIS5392133 U.S. Florida (19 century). Fort Matanzas. Illustration of 1880 (engraving); Private Collection; © Lorio / Iberfoto.

Timoleague Abbey, County Cork, Ireland, founded in 1240 (photo)
6436166 Timoleague Abbey, County Cork, Ireland, founded in 1240 (photo); (add.info.: The Franciscan Friary was founded in 1240.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Temple of Isis in Philae, c.1910 (print)
7293011 Temple of Isis in Philae, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. Temple in Philae. Postcard, Egypt, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Ruins with figures, 1840 (Charcoal, Pencil)
7261663 Ruins with figures, 1840 (Charcoal, Pencil); 43.2x30 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Ruins with figures)

View of the destroyed city hall of Reims, Marne 1919 (b/w photo)
ELD4942814 View of the destroyed city hall of Reims, Marne 1919 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: First World War: view of the destroyed city hall of Reims)

A relic from the Expedition (1845-1848) by John Franklin, 1845 (copper and bone)
MMM5476555 A relic from the Expedition (1845-1848) by John Franklin, 1845 (copper and bone); National Maritime Museum, London

The remains of a church, in Gothic style, with two figures, a man sitting and a woman standing, through the window
MMM5484772 The remains of a church, in Gothic style, with two figures, a man sitting and a woman standing, through the window, a road that meanders over white cliffs

Thoronet Abbey. Ruins in front of the lay brother's building
7125794 Thoronet Abbey. Ruins in front of the lay brother's building; (add.info.: The Thoronet abbey. Ruins in front of the lay brother's building)

Thoronet Abbey. Ruins in front of the lay brother's building
7125799 Thoronet Abbey. Ruins in front of the lay brother's building; (add.info.: The Thoronet abbey. Ruins in front of the lay brother's building)

Temple of Medinet Abu, c.1900 (print)
7292899 Temple of Medinet Abu, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. Court of the temple of Medinet Abu. Illustration, Egypt, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Ruins of Luetzelburg Castle in the Vosges Mountains, Lutzelbourg in the French Departement Moselle
7280173 Ruins of Luetzelburg Castle in the Vosges Mountains, Lutzelbourg in the French Departement Moselle; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of Luetzelburg Castle in the Vosges Mountains)

Landscape, 19th century (Pencil)
7261706 Landscape, 19th century (Pencil); 43.2x28.7 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Landscape)

The Roman theatre, late 2nd century AD, restored 1937 (photo)
BEN85599 The Roman theatre, late 2nd century AD, restored 1937 (photo); Sabratha, Libya; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Temple of Karnak, Thebes, c.1910 (print)
7292975 Temple of Karnak, Thebes, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. Palm trees path around Temple of Karnak, ruins of Thebes. Postcard, Egypt, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Thoronet Abbey. Ruins in front of the lay brother's building
7125797 Thoronet Abbey. Ruins in front of the lay brother's building; (add.info.: The Thoronet abbey. Ruins in front of the lay brother's building)

Columns of the Temple of Diana, Evora, Portugal. 1st century
7264831 Columns of the Temple of Diana, Evora, Portugal. 1st century; Evora, Alto Alentejo, Portugal; (add.info.: Corinthian columns of the Roman temple of Evora, built around the 1st century)

Gold pocket watch, found on the body of Robert Douglas Norman, c.1874 (gold)
MMM5469009 Gold pocket watch, found on the body of Robert Douglas Norman, c.1874 (gold) by British School, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Gold pocket watch)

A relic from the Expedition (1845-1848), before 1845 (clay)
MMM5476561 A relic from the Expedition (1845-1848), before 1845 (clay); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A relic from the expedition (1845-1848) by John Franklin (1786-1847)

Remains of the Macellum of Pozzuoli, southern Italy, rom The Universe or, The Infinitely Great
7125184 Remains of the Macellum of Pozzuoli, southern Italy, rom The Universe or, The Infinitely Great and the Infinitely Little, published 1882; (add.info.: Pozzuoli); Photo © Ken Welsh

Jericho, 1837 (engraving)
7268738 Jericho, 1837 (engraving); 19.8x28.9 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption 'Jericho', 'From art instinct. D. Bibliogr. Instit. In Hildburghausen. & Amsterdam)

The temple of Diana, Evora, Portugal. 1st century
7264829 The temple of Diana, Evora, Portugal. 1st century; Evora, Alto Alentejo, Portugal; (add.info.: The Corinthian Roman temple of Evora, built around the 1st century)

Aerial view of Beaumaris castle (13th century) in Gwynedd in Wales, Great Britain
AIS5348810 Aerial view of Beaumaris castle (13th century) in Gwynedd in Wales, Great Britain.; Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey; (add.info)

Carriganass Castle, County Cork, Ireland (photo)
6436161 Carriganass Castle, County Cork, Ireland (photo); (add.info.: Carriganass Castle, near Kealkill, County Cork, Republic of Ireland. This type of structure is known as a tower house)

China, Boxer War, Beijing, ruins of legations district in August 1900 (photo)
PCT4256611 China, Boxer War, Beijing, ruins of legations district in August 1900 (photo); © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2023.

Ruin Falkenstein, Truppen-Uebungsplatz Gruppe, West Prussia, Schwetz, Swiecie, Germany, Poland, view c. 1900-1910
7281690 Ruin Falkenstein, Truppen-Uebungsplatz Gruppe, West Prussia, Schwetz, Swiecie, Germany, Poland, view c. 1900-1910; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruin Falkenstein)

Ruins at the entrance of the Thoronet Abbey
7125764 Ruins at the entrance of the Thoronet Abbey; (add.info.: Ruins at the entrance of the Thoronet Abbey. Cistercian abbey built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century)

Columns of theTemple of Diana, Evora, 1st century
7264840 Columns of theTemple of Diana, Evora, 1st century; Evora, Alto Alentejo, Portugal; (add.info.: Corinthian columns of the Roman temple of Evora, built around the 1st century)

Temple of Isis in Philae, c.1910 (print)
7293046 Temple of Isis in Philae, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. The temple of Isis in Philae. Illustration, Egypte, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Karnak temple, c.1910 (print)
7292890 Karnak temple, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. Great Hypostyle Hall in the Karnal temple complex. Postcard, Egypt, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

A relic from the Expedition (1845-1848) by John Franklin, 1845 (copper and bone)
MMM5476570 A relic from the Expedition (1845-1848) by John Franklin, 1845 (copper and bone); National Maritime Museum, London

The ruins of the Basilica of Arcadius, built 395-408, in Abu Mina Monastery, near Alexandria, Egypt (photo)
AIS5361007 The ruins of the Basilica of Arcadius, built 395-408, in Abu Mina Monastery, near Alexandria, Egypt (photo); (add.info.: The ruins of the Basilica of Arcadius, edified from 395 to 408)

View of the scaena (stage) and orchestra of the theatre, Roman, late 2nd century
BEN85400 View of the scaena (stage) and orchestra of the theatre, Roman, late 2nd century, restored 1937 (photo) (for detail see 85401); Sabratha, Libya; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Temple ruins and tomb entrance, 1841
3480335 Temple ruins and tomb entrance, 1841; (add.info.: Temple ruins and tomb entrance, Egypt, 1841 by Hector Horeau (1801-1872).); Universal History Archive/UIG.

View of the Domus Flavia, around which Giacomo Vignola (1507-73) designed the garden for Cardinal Alessandro Farnese
BEN110086 View of the Domus Flavia, around which Giacomo Vignola (1507-73) designed the garden for Cardinal Alessandro Farnese (1546-92) 1577 (photo); Orti Farnesiani, Rome

Basilica of Maxentius or Constantine, Late Roman Period, c.300
BEN85062 Basilica of Maxentius or Constantine, Late Roman Period, c.300; Forum, Rome, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

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The Colosseum, with an artist sketching (oil on canvas)
7417457 The Colosseum, with an artist sketching (oil on canvas) by Lemaire, Jean (1597-1659); 144.5 x 212 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

The big horse, 1564 (engraving)
7414932 The big horse, 1564 (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528) (after); Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Johannes Wierix (attributed to), after Albrecht Durer)

Diana and Her Nymphs, 1853 (oil on fabric)
XOS5886578 Diana and Her Nymphs, 1853 (oil on fabric) by Marko, Karoly I (1791-1860); 25x35.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by Karoly Marko)

St Agatha's Abbey, Richmond, Yorkshire, c. 1797 (w/c, gouache, ink, gum arabic & pencil on paper)
7091160 St Agatha's Abbey, Richmond, Yorkshire, c.1797 (w/c, gouache, ink, gum arabic & pencil on paper) by Girtin, Thomas (1775-1802); 16.6x23.8 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

The Temptation of Saint Anthony (Oil on wood)
7393516 The Temptation of Saint Anthony (Oil on wood) by Stevens, Pieter (1567-1624); 56, 5 x 99, 7 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

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"Ruination: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the world of ruination, where the past collides with the present in a captivating display of artistic mastery. From "The Temptation of Saint Anthony, " an oil on canvas that depicts the inner struggle between temptation and virtue, to Cockermouth Castle's haunting engraving that echoes with tales of forgotten glory. As you wander through history's remnants, pause at The Colosseum, where an artist diligently sketches its grandeur on canvas. Feel the weight of time as you gaze upon "The Big Horse, " a powerful engraving from 1564 that captures both strength and vulnerability. Diana and Her Nymphs dance gracefully across fabric in a mesmerizing oil painting from 1853. Meanwhile, Waldeck's collection transports you to Mesoamerica through intricate prints that preserve ancient wonders for generations to come. St Agatha's Abbey emerges from Richmond's Yorkshire landscape in delicate watercolors infused with ink and gum arabic. Its faded beauty whispers stories long forgotten but forever etched onto paper. "The Temptation of Saint Anthony" returns, this time on wood, offering a different perspective on this timeless theme. A soft paste porcelain tray from 1772 bears witness to ruination even in everyday objects—a reminder that nothing is immune to decay. Traveling further afield takes us to Beauvoir-en-Royans' alpine valley castle ruins captured brilliantly by an oil painting circa 1830. And then there is Tarragona—its panoramic view sketched meticulously over black chalk while Roman ruins stand tall against time’s relentless march. Finally, immerse yourself in "Adoration of the Magi, " a tempera masterpiece dating back to 1496. Witness how even sacred scenes succumb to ruin as paint fades and wood weathers—yet their essence remains eternal. In each stroke and brushstroke lies not just the depiction of ruination, but also a celebration of resilience and endurance.