Violent Collection (page 33)

At Close Quarters in the Bull Ring by Edmund Blampied
Artists impression of a tussle in the famous bull-ring at San Sebastian, where a bull has forced the matadors luckless steed up against the side of the arena

Suffragette at Buckingham Palace. A struggle with police at the railings. Date: 1914

Medieval era. Craps players. Miniature Livre de Bonnes Meur
Medieval society. Craps players. Miniature Livre de Bonnes Meurs by Jacques Le Grand (m.1415). French school

Relief of gladiators. About 30 BC. The slab probably belongs to a grave memorial and recalls the extravagant gladiator fights sponsored by the deceased. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Duck, frog and egg on a comic card
The mother duck attacks the frog with her egg in its mouth -- A Fowl Blow. (3 of 5) Date: circa 1890s

Alice, Where Art Thou, Christmas card
Alice, Where Art Thou, comic interpretation of a popular song on a Christmas card, with two frogs in the moonlight. (1 of 3) Date: circa 1890s

Porphyry Tyre / Moncornet
PORPHYRY OF TYRE Greek scholar and neo- Platonist philosopher, a violent opponent of Christianity Date: circa 234 - 305

Porphyry Tyre / Moraine?
PORPHYRY OF TYRE Greek scholar and neo- Platonist philosopher, a violent opponent of Christianity Date: circa 234 - 305

Zodiac / Gemini (Maxims)
portrayed as two sandwichmen involved in a violent exchange of views! Date: 1887

HMS Violent, British destroyer
HMS Violent (D57), British V-class destroyer. Date: circa 1920s

Suffragette Opinions Campaign Cats. Suffragette cartoon, Jane Ann converts the village to Suffragette Opinions, with campaigning and somewhat violent cats. Date: 1912

Menace of Cloudland by G. H. Davis
Cumulo-nimbus -- the menace of Cloudland. Majestic masses which were a danger signal to aircraft during the Second World War

German air raiders caught out by G. H. Davis
How German air raiders are caught in the toils of British defence during the Second World War. The effect of the anti-aircraft barrage on raiding bombers

Man Attacking Another Man
In this picture a 17th century man holding a rifle or a musket is attacking an older man holding a pistol by grabbing his beard

A scene from the play Denise by Alexandre Dumas
A dramatic scene from the theatre production, showing a man trying to strangle his victim. Date: 1885

Drawings Prints, Print, Mouvement Violent, violent, ou, le, coeur, seroidit, La Jalousie
Drawings and Prints, Print, Mouvement Violent, Mouvement violent ou le coeur seroidit, La Jalousie (from Caracteres des passions, graves sur les desseins de l illustre Monsieur le Brun), Etcher

USA, Washington, Seabeck. Billowing storm clouds. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Row of volcanoes erupting simultaneously

Deinonychus antirrhopus, large group violently attacking larger dinosaur

The Burning Well Near the Featherstone Station in the Vicinity of Pontefract
THE BURNING WELL NEAR THE FEATHERSTONE STATION IN THE VICINITY OF PONTEFRACT. In boring for coal, the sinkers penetrated a bed of shale at a depth of about 120 feet

Company shocked at a lady getting up to ring the bell, A violent disturbance in a breakfast parlor. A woman stands to ring the bell-pull while the five men at the table react in horror

Shrieking Lord commits suicide, Arnold Houbraken, 1681 - 1683

In a dark bedroom is Aristodemus prince of Cuma in bed while he is betrayed by his companion Xenocrite, she has a torch in her hand, the two soldiers carrying knives in hand

Portrait of priest Martinus van Velden, 1639, Theodor Matham, 1639

Martyrdom of Jesuit Carlo Spinola in Nagasaki, print maker: Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert, unknown, 1596 - 1659

A woman kills a man in his sleep, Willem Basse, Jacob Lescailje, 1648

Sejanus, prefect under the emperor Tiberius, is beaten and strangled, 31 BC, Jan Luyken, Jan Claesz ten Hoorn, 1698

Georg Petersson, favorite of King Erick is broken on the wheel, 1517, Jan Luyken, Jan Claesz ten Hoorn, 1698

H. Cyprian of Carthage, Jan Luyken, Zacharias Chatelain (II), Francois Halma, 1698

H. Babylas of Antioch, Jan Luyken, Zacharias Chatelain (II), Francois Halma, 1698

Landscape with a battle, Hyacinth de La Pegna, 1751

Cartoon by Louis de Potter, 1830, print maker: Anonymous, 1828 - 1830

Poverty and violent death can strike down a human being, print maker: Philips Galle, 1563

Mirandor finds a wounded man near Arras, France, Caspar Luyken, Pieter van Rijschooten, 1695

Marchioness of the Barbarians stabbed to death by her husband, Caspar Luyken, Willem Broedelet, 1696

Riot during a procession in a suburb of Paris, 1671 France, print maker: Jan Luyken, Jan Claesz ten Hoorn, 1696

Pope Sixtus V visits the Castel Sant Angelo in Rome, Italy, a sixteen year old boy is brought to the gallows, Jan Luyken, Janssonius van Waesberge, weduwe Steven Swart, 1697

Alvaro de Luna y Jarana, Constable of Castile, is a knife cut off the head, 1453, Jan Luyken, 1698

Roman soldiers around a bonfire where an eagle rises from the flames, Jan Luyken, 1686

Sancho is stoned by shepherds, print maker: Caspar Luyken, Pieter Mortier, 1696

Captain Lambert Hendrikszoon hangs 125 pirates from the yards of his ships or throws them into the sea off the port of Algiers, Algeria, ca. 1619, Jan Luyken, Jan Claesz ten Hoorn, 1684

Unsuccessful attempt on Prince William I of Orange Antwerp, 1582, Belgium, Jan Luyken, Jan Claesz ten Hoorn, 1698

Decapitation of Lady Jane Grey, London, 1554, Jan Luyken, Jan Claesz ten Hoorn, 1698

Beheading of Charles I, king of England, London, 1649, Jan Luyken, Jan Claesz ten Hoorn, 1698

Alcidamis slain by flames that rise from the water, Jan Luyken, Jan Claesz ten Hoorn, 1681

H. Justin philosopher, apologist, Jan Luyken, Zacharias Chatelain (II), Jan Goeree, 1698

H. Irenaeus of Lyon, Church Father, Jan Luyken, Zacharias Chatelain (II), Jan Goeree, 1698

Saint Irenaeus of Lyons, church father, Jan Luyken, Zacharias Chatelain II, Francois Halma, 1698

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"Capturing the Violent Moments: From Bystander to Boxing Woman" Step back in time as we delve into a collection of captivating images that depict the raw and often brutal nature of human history. Witness the chaos, conflict, and bloodshed that shaped our world. In 1929, the Bystander magazine cover reveals a snapshot of an era marred by violence. The image portrays a society on edge, where danger lurks around every corner. Moving forward, we encounter a powerful symbol of strength in "In Training. " A boxing woman defies societal norms with her fierce determination and unwavering spirit. She challenges conventions while embodying resilience amidst adversity. A somber gravestone stands proudly in Winchester Cathedral's graveyard, reminding us of lives lost during turbulent times. The Death of General Gordon serves as a haunting reminder of sacrifice made for causes greater than oneself. At St. Andrews golf course, an unfortunate soul misses his chance at glory - The Man Who Missed The Ball On The First Tee At St. Andrews captures both frustration and disappointment within one fleeting moment. The Easter Rising in Dublin sends shockwaves through Ireland's history; it represents rebellion against oppression but also highlights the violent clash between ideologies. The Assassination of Sir Curzon Wyllie echoes with political unrest and upheaval as tensions rise to dangerous levels. It reminds us how violence can be used as a tool to silence voices advocating change. Gandhi breaking the Salt Laws showcases civil disobedience at its finest - peaceful resistance against unjust laws that ultimately led to India's independence struggle against British rule. Tosca opera music cover by Puccini transports us into another realm where passion intertwines with tragedy—a tale filled with love, betrayal, and untimely demise—revealing how even art can portray violence in all its complexity. American Indians scalping unveils dark chapters from America's past when cultures clashed violently over land rights and resources. It serves as a stark reminder of the brutality that accompanied colonization.