Dying Collection (page 6)

Print from the 'Dance of Death' by Hans Holbein the Younger
3330121 Print from the 'Dance of Death' by Hans Holbein the Younger; (add.info.: Print from the 'Dance of Death' by Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543)

Print from the 'Dance of Death' by Hans Holbein the Younger
3330119 Print from the 'Dance of Death' by Hans Holbein the Younger; (add.info.: Print from the 'Dance of Death' by Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543)

suicide of Socrates, 19th century (engraving)
ELD4917839 suicide of Socrates, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Greek antiquity: suicide of Socrates, philosopher of ancient Greece (5th century BC)

The blind man being visited by death
3478605 The blind man being visited by death; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the blind man being visited by 'death'. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A man going through a dead man's effects, 1850
3478629 A man going through a dead man's effects, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a man going through the effects of a recently deceased man)

The astrologer being visited by death
3478612 The astrologer being visited by death; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the astrologer being visited by 'death'. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Parson giving comfort to a bereaved woman, 1850
3478268 A Parson giving comfort to a bereaved woman, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a Parson giving comfort to a bereaved woman)

Brother and sister joined in grief after the death of a parent, 1872
3478910 Brother and sister joined in grief after the death of a parent, 1872; (add.info.: Brother and sister joined in grief after the death of a parent)

A father returning home to be by his daughter's deathbed, 1850
3478335 A father returning home to be by his daughter's deathbed, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a father returning home to be by his daughter's deathbed)

A dying man, 1850
3478330 A dying man, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a dying man in bed with his wife crying at the end of his bed. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A widow, 1850
3478264 A widow, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a widow grieving for her loss, whilst her children look on. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A man at the grave of his wife, 1850
3478250 A man at the grave of his wife, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a man at the grave of his long-dead wife. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Juliette Dodu, 1870
3480813 Juliette Dodu, 1870; (add.info.: Juliette Dodu (1848 - 1909) legendary heroine of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, and the first woman to be awarded the Legion of Honore

The Devil and the Damned. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass)
8711578 The Devil and the Damned. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass); (add.info.: Strasbourg Cathedral. Stained glass. The Devil and the Damned. Strasbourg. France.); © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Pocahontas saves John Smith (print)
7419971 Pocahontas saves John Smith (print); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

The first mourning, 1888 (oil on canvas)
8724776 The first mourning, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905); Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Buenos Aires

Russo-Japanese War: Captain Roundnief, Russian Hero, 1904 (illustration)
8683021 Russo-Japanese War: Captain Roundnief, Russian Hero, 1904 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russo-Japanese War)

The raising of Lazarus, published c.1870 (litho)
KW320834 The raising of Lazarus, published c.1870 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: engraved by S. Allen, from 'The National Illustrated Family Bible').

Plate from a block-book illustrating sin of impatience (the folly of man)
1578305 Plate from a block-book illustrating sin of impatience (the folly of man); (add.info.: Plate from a block-book illustrating sin of impatience (the folly of man)

The dying Alexander (the Great) 356-323 BC receiving his soldiers by A. Castaigne. 1899
529757 The dying Alexander (the Great) 356-323 BC receiving his soldiers by A. Castaigne. 1899.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Soldier dying of malaria. 19th century (engraving)
672872 Soldier dying of malaria. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Taking of the Malakoff Redoubt (engraving)
8676725 The Taking of the Malakoff Redoubt (engraving) by Vernet, Horace (1789-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Taking of the Malakoff Redoubt)

Death of Publius Decimus Mus (engraving)
8635776 Death of Publius Decimus Mus (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The death of Edward the Martyr (engraving)
8636277 The death of Edward the Martyr (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Edward the Martyr)

The death of Queen Mary (engraving)
8636231 The death of Queen Mary (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Queen Mary)

London: The Gate of the Dead, Seething Lane (engraving)
8634203 London: The Gate of the Dead, Seething Lane (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gate of the Dead, Seething Lane)

'Lazarus, come forth!' (colour litho)
8633758 'Lazarus, come forth!' (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 'Lazarus, come forth)

The Death of General Wolfe, near Quebec, in 1759 (engraving)
8632449 The Death of General Wolfe, near Quebec, in 1759 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of General Wolfe, near Quebec, in 1759)

Statue of Prince Leopold at the Albert Memorial Chapel (engraving)
8631297 Statue of Prince Leopold at the Albert Memorial Chapel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Prince Leopold)

French poet Marceline Desbordes-Valmore on her deathbed (b/w photo)
8672166 French poet Marceline Desbordes-Valmore on her deathbed (b/w photo) by Nadar, (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The will of Cecil Rhodes (b/w photo)
8672140 The will of Cecil Rhodes (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The will of Cecil Rhodes)

Memorial Service for Cecil Rhodes, St Paul's Cathedral, London (litho)
8672102 Memorial Service for Cecil Rhodes, St Paul's Cathedral, London (litho) by Prater, Ernest (1864-1950) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Memorial Service for Cecil Rhodes)

The First Sea-Fight in History (litho)
8660834 The First Sea-Fight in History (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Sea-Fight in History)

Building a New Palace for the Emperor (litho)
8661193 Building a New Palace for the Emperor (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Building a New Palace for the Emperor)

Sety I in Syria, XIXth Dynasty (litho)
8661086 Sety I in Syria, XIXth Dynasty (litho) by Ward, Charles Daniel (1872-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sety I in Syria, XIXth Dynasty)

Raids on Savage Tribes (litho)
8661074 Raids on Savage Tribes (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raids on Savage Tribes)

The Choice of Theophilus (litho)
8661290 The Choice of Theophilus (litho) by Prinsep, Valentine Cameron (1838-1904) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Choice of Theophilus)

The Recognition of Esarhaddon as King in Nineveh (litho)
8660892 The Recognition of Esarhaddon as King in Nineveh (litho) by Weatherstone, A.C. (fl.1888-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recognition of Esarhaddon as King in Nineveh)

Death of Nelson (coloured engraving)
8642173 Death of Nelson (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Nelson)

Death of Sir John Moore at Corunna (coloured engraving)
8642167 Death of Sir John Moore at Corunna (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Sir John Moore at Corunna)

Head Hunters of the Solomon Islands (b/w photo)
8641457 Head Hunters of the Solomon Islands (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Head Hunters of the Solomon Islands)

Compulsory education in New England, a school teacher stoned to death by her pupils (engraving)
8643280 Compulsory education in New England, a school teacher stoned to death by her pupils (engraving) by English School

Illustration for Tom Brown's School-Days (litho)
8642922 Illustration for Tom Brown's School-Days (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Half bored to death)

Medicine (engraving)
8642722 Medicine (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medicine. Illustration for The Humourist by W H Harrison (Ackermann)

The Golden Legend: Herod (colour litho)
8648832 The Golden Legend: Herod (colour litho) by Meteyard, Sidney (1868-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herod. "Would I were dead! Would I were dead)

The Death of Kennedy (engraving)
8647998 The Death of Kennedy (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Kennedy. Queensland)

Lazarus is Dead (engraving)
8650119 Lazarus is Dead (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lazarus is Dead. Illustration for Brighter than the Sun or Christ the Light of the World)

The Golden Legend: Charlemagne and the dead Fastrada (colour litho)
8648836 The Golden Legend: Charlemagne and the dead Fastrada (colour litho) by Meteyard, Sidney (1868-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne and the dead Fastrada. ")

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"Dying: A Journey Through Time and Sacrifice" In the depths of history, we bid farewell to an era. Goodbye, Old Man, a poignant tribute captured by Fortunio Matania in 1922, reminds us of the somber toll war takes on our souls. The image of a soldier and his loyal horse during World War I speaks volumes about the sacrifices made on the battlefield. Centuries earlier, a young woman's final moments were immortalized on canvas in Young Woman on her Death Bed (1621). This haunting painting serves as a reminder that death spares no one; it comes for all regardless of age or station. Sometimes, dying becomes an act of defiance against injustice. Buddhist monk Thich Quang Duc set himself ablaze at an intersection in Saigon in 1963 to protest President Ngo Dinh Diem's oppressive measures. Malcolm Browne's photograph captures this self-immolation—a chilling symbol of resistance against tyranny. The Great Sacrifice depicted by James Clark from WWI showcases soldiers laying down their lives for their countries' sake. Their bravery echoes through time as they face death head-on with unwavering resolve. But not all deaths are born out of conflict or rebellion; some belong to artists who leave behind legacies that transcend mortality itself. Anna Pavlova's ethereal grace continues to captivate audiences even after her passing—an eternal dance with death. In The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar (1789), John Trumbull depicts soldiers fighting valiantly until their last breaths defending their fortress—a testament to human resilience when faced with impending doom. Death can also be personified as an assassin lurking in every corner. In Death as Assassin (1851), wood engravings depict its relentless pursuit—reminding us that life is fleeting and unpredictable. Yet amidst these dark portrayals lies hope and tenderness—the delicate balance between life and death. The Young Girl and Death (c.