Cauldrons Collection

HELL
Those who were guilty of avarice during their lifetimes are punished by being boiled in cauldrons of burning oil and molten lead

Sauerkraut pot cooking, c.1910 (print)
7293324 Sauerkraut pot cooking, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Sauerkraut pot cooking by german populations in the Middle Age)

Scottish traveller John o' Arnha fighting a kelpy and witches, 1826 (engraving)
5912519 Scottish traveller John o' Arnha fighting a kelpy and witches, 1826 (engraving); (add.info.: Scottish traveller John o' Arnha fighting a kelpy)

William Shakespeare: The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act IV, Scene 1 (litho)
8648406 William Shakespeare: The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act IV, Scene 1 (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act IV, Scene 1)

Scenes of Witchcraft: Evening, c. 1645-49 (oil on canvas)
XOS5879301 Scenes of Witchcraft: Evening, c. 1645-49 (oil on canvas) by Rosa, Salvator (1615-73); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Salvator Rosa At dusk)

John o' Arnha choking a monster, 1826 (engraving)
5912517 John o' Arnha choking a monster, 1826 (engraving); (add.info.: John o' Arnha choking a monster, beating him with a cudgel while other demons fly above)

Boat-building near Flatford Mill, 19th century (oil on canvas)
7146837 Boat-building near Flatford Mill, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Constable, John (1776-1837); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Boat-building near Flatford Mill)

The Sabbath: St. James the Elder
3785981 The Sabbath: St. James the Elder by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: The Sabbath: St. James the Elder combatting the diabolical Enchanments of a Magician - from composition by)

The kitchen of the pilgrim camp in Nazareth. Anonymous, The Pilgrim, 10/6/1882 (print)
7338374 The kitchen of the pilgrim camp in Nazareth. Anonymous, The Pilgrim, 10/6/1882 (print) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc

Penitence Pilgrimage to the Holy Places from 25 April to 8 June 1882 (engraving)
7338403 Penitence Pilgrimage to the Holy Places from 25 April to 8 June 1882 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fool In Love With Himself, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308451 The Fool In Love With Himself, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Gift-Loving Jester, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308334 The Gift-Loving Jester, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Cauldron of the Sorceress, 1879 (charcoal on paper)
5860239 Cauldron of the Sorceress, 1879 (charcoal on paper) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); 40.8--37.1 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Odilon Redon (1840-1916))

Detail from Demons in a Wild Landscape, c. 1600 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874273 Detail from Demons in a Wild Landscape, c.1600 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 21.4 x12.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Cauldron with animal heads from Cerveteri (bronze)
703276 Cauldron with animal heads from Cerveteri (bronze) by Etruscan; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; out of copyright

Lazarus describes what hes seen in hell (litho)
876390 Lazarus describes what hes seen in hell (litho) by English School; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

POTS AND SO ON
A Parisian chaudronnier selling cauldrons, pots and other metalware Date: 1774

Preparation For a Noon-Day Meal, Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir Ali Shir Nava i, 1580

Household Articles
A broom-seller and a vendor of cooking pots Date: early 19th century

Medorah by Rupert Hazell
Promotional postcard for Medorah adapted by Rupert Hazell from the American musical romance by Denn Spranklin; music Vada Ennem.. First produced at the Alhambra Theatre, 22nd January 1920

Cauldron boiling over open fire, front view

Between decks on an Emigrant Ship, Atlantic Ocean, 1872
Engraving showing the chaotic and crowded scene below decks, as steerage passengers on an emigrant ship are given soup from steaming cauldrons, Atlantic Ocean, 1872

Gluttony Punished
Covetous men and women are pushed into cauldrons full of boiling lead and oil - illustration to Julian Notarys edition of the Shepherds Calendar

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"Cauldrons: Portals to the Depths of Hell and Vessels of Creation" Step into a world where cauldrons transcend their ordinary purpose, becoming gateways to infernal realms and sources of artistic inspiration. In Boat-building near Flatford Mill, 19th century (oil on canvas), the cauldron takes center stage, symbolizing both industry and the fiery depths below. Venturing further into the realm of spirituality, The Sabbath: St. James the Elder unveils a scene where they can transformed into sacred vessels within a pilgrim camp in Nazareth. This anonymous print from The Pilgrim, 10/6/1882 immerses us in an atmosphere of penitence during a pilgrimage to Holy Places. Delving deeper into artistry, we encounter two intriguing pieces by brush and Indian ink on paper: The Fool In Love With Himself and The Gift-Loving Jester from 1660-86. These whimsical depictions hint at hidden narratives surrounding these enigmatic cauldrons. Intrigue continues with Cauldron of the Sorceress (charcoal on paper) from 1879. Here, we witness an artist's attempt to capture dark magic brewing within this vessel – perhaps revealing secrets or unleashing mystical forces upon unsuspecting souls. Detail from Demons in a Wild Landscape transports us back centuries as opaque watercolor & gold on paper depict eerie scenes featuring menacing creatures alongside mysterious cauldrons. What tales do they hold? What powers lie dormant within? Shifting our focus towards craftsmanship rather than mysticism, we encounter Cauldron with animal heads from Cerveteri (bronze). A testament to skilled artisans' ingenuity, this piece showcases intricate designs that elevate these humble cooking vessels into works of art. Finally, Fifth: Lazarus describes what he's seen in hell - cauldrons of boiling oil confronts us with a chilling vision.