Beset Collection

Dante and Virgil beset by demons on their passage through the eighth circle
532226 Dante and Virgil beset by demons on their passage through the eighth circle. Illustration (1861) by Gustave Dore for Dante Inferno, Canto XXI

The Religious Feuds in Belgium, Pilgrims returning from Ghent beset by Liberals (engraving)
1049186 The Religious Feuds in Belgium, Pilgrims returning from Ghent beset by Liberals (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Religious Feuds in Belgium)

The Carnival in Rome, Prince Arthur beset by Masquers (engraving)
1105233 The Carnival in Rome, Prince Arthur beset by Masquers (engraving) by Regamey, Felix (1844-1907) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carnival in Rome, Prince Arthur beset by Masquers)

Perils of Dawk Travelling in India (engraving)
1619564 Perils of Dawk Travelling in India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perils of Dawk Travelling in India)

Artists Suffrage League Poster
A poster designed by Joan Harvey Drew for the Artists Suffrage League, captioned, Won t you let me help you John? A woman in a bonnet, Womens Suffrage printed on her skirt

The Carnival in Rome: Prince Arthur Beset by Masquers, 1873

The life of William Cobbett, engraving 1809, Cobbett surrounded by flames and beset by ghosts, starts back in his chair, overturning his writing table and dropping his pen

The moment of reflection or a tale for future times, Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764 1811, engraving 1796, Catherine II horrified at the visions that beset her at the moment of death; a cloud entering at

Bravuras Rival syrens or John-Bulls rehearsal of Capt. Macheath, engraving 1807, John Bull seated, with opera hat under his arm, is beset by the rival singers, Mrs

Fable of the doves and the hawks, Dirk Stoop, John Ogilby, 1665

Negative emotions have an influence on humans, Philips Galle, 1563

Dante and Virgil beset by demons on their passage through the eighth circle. Illustration (1861) by Gustave Dore for Dante Inferno, Canto XXI. Wood engraving

The Life Of William Cobbett, Engraving 1809, Cobbett Surrounded By Flames And Beset By Ghosts, Starts Back In His Chair, Overturning His Writing Table And Dropping His Pen

The Moment Of Reflection Or A Tale For Future Times, Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764 1811, Engraving 1796, Catherine Ii Horrified At The Visions That Beset Her At The Moment Of Death; A Cloud Entering At

Bravuras Rival Syrens Or John-bulls Rehearsal Of Capt. Macheath, Engraving 1807, John Bull Seated, With Opera Hat Under His Arm, Is Beset By The Rival Singers, Mrs

Anarchy in France
Beset by anarchist outrages and the threat of a monarchist come-back, France longs for someone who will come to the rescue

Man Traps and Guns
A gentleman seeking refuge from a bull finds that the woods into which he had thought to escape are beset with man-traps and spring- guns

Russian travellers defending themselves against wolves
Russian travellers in a troika defending themselves against a pack of wolves

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"Beset: A Captivating Journey Through Art, History, and Emotion" Step into the world of besetment as we explore a captivating array of artworks and historical events that depict individuals besieged by various circumstances. From the powerful suffrage movement to religious conflicts and perilous adventures, these glimpses into human experiences will leave you pondering the resilience of the human spirit. In an Artists Suffrage League Poster, women fighting for their rights are portrayed as beset warriors, determined to break free from societal constraints. Meanwhile, in a bustling hotel parlour scene, a hapless guest finds themselves beset by persistent salespeople who refuse to take no for an answer. Venturing further into history's tapestry, we witness pilgrims returning from Ghent being beset by Liberals during The Religious Feuds in Belgium. In another engraving set against the vibrant backdrop of The Carnival in Rome, Prince Arthur becomes entangled amidst masquers - his every move hindered and challenged. Travel takes center stage as we delve into Perils of Dawk Travelling in India where adventurers find themselves constantly beset by unforeseen dangers lurking around every corner. Similarly daunting is Captain Sir James Ross Arctic Expedition's Return; here explorers face treacherous icy landscapes that threaten their very survival. Yet not all forms of besiegement are physical; sometimes it is internal turmoil that engulfs us. In William Cobbett's life engraving surrounded by flames and beset on all sides, we witness one man's struggle against external pressures while battling his own demons within. The power of art lies not only in its ability to capture reality but also its capacity to evoke emotions. Philips Galle's depiction reminds us how negative emotions can influence our lives profoundly - a reminder echoed throughout centuries via Dirk Stoop and John Ogilby's Fable of the doves and hawks or Cruikshank’s thought-provoking The moment of reflection or a tale for future times.