Forked Lightning Collection

Lightning in a Thunderstorm
Massive fork lightning strike at night. Forked lightning bolt from the sky to the ground with trees silhouetted in the bottom of the picture and a blue night sky behind

The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (engraving)
5228155 The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah)

A storm approaching Sullivan Butte in Chino Valley at night with a starry sky above, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Lightning striking inside the Grand Canyon during the 2023 Arizona Monsoon season, viewed from No Name Overlook between Pinal Point on the left and Lipan Point on the right

Experience of lightning rod, 10 May 1752 by Thomas Francois Dalibard in Marly, 19th century (engraving)
2602853 Experience of lightning rod, 10 May 1752 by Thomas Francois Dalibard in Marly, 19th century (engraving) by French School

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Death of the French aviators Godard and Panis when their balloon was struck by lightning over Chicago, 1891 (print)
545200 Death of the French aviators Godard and Panis when their balloon was struck by lightning over Chicago, 1891 (print) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: From Le Petit Journal)

Moses breaks the tablets of law, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665608 Moses breaks the tablets of law, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Moses breaks the tablets of law containing the ten commandments after his)

Thunderstorm, 1896 (oil on canvas)
7380025 Thunderstorm, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Chelmonski, Joseph (1850-1914); 107 x 163 cm; National Museum, Krakow, Poland; (add.info.: by Jozef Chełmonski (1850-1914))

The taking of Christ, 1620-34 circa, (painting)
7128872 The taking of Christ, 1620-34 circa, (painting) by Honthorst, Gerrit van (1590-1656) (follower of); Galleria Spada, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: The taking of Christ, 1620-34 circa)

Young woman singing (painting)
7129350 Young woman singing (painting) by Bigot, Trophime (c.1595-p.1650); Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Young woman singing, maestro Jacomo (Trophime Bigot)

A lady brought in from a storm at night: illustration from the musical mode Madhu Madhavi, c. 1760 (gouache on paper)
STC140553 A lady brought in from a storm at night: illustration from the musical mode Madhu Madhavi, c.1760 (gouache on paper) by Mughal School (18th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Lightning over Boston Waterfront, Boston, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

A dying storm at twilight viewed from Lipan Point, Grand Canyon, with Spider Lightning visible, Grand Canyon National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Deadly lightning strike during a thunderstorm at Feucherolles, France (colour litho)
3097497 Deadly lightning strike during a thunderstorm at Feucherolles, France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lightning, 1909-10 (oil on canvas)
3564821 Lightning, 1909-10 (oil on canvas) by Russolo, Luigi (1885-1947); Galleria Nazionale d Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: Artist: Russolo)

Mountaineering accident on Mont Blanc (colour litho)
2779749 Mountaineering accident on Mont Blanc (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mountaineering accident on Mont Blanc)

French soldiers on manoeuvres being struck by lightning (colour litho)
2779726 French soldiers on manoeuvres being struck by lightning (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Thunder God, Edo Period, 1847 (ink & colour on paper)
1216820 Thunder God, Edo Period, 1847 (ink & colour on paper) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Freer Gallery of Art

Mighty was he to look upon, illustration from Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria by Lewis Spence
STC323931 Mighty was he to look upon, illustration from Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria by Lewis Spence, 1916 (colour litho) by Paul

An Oversight: an watercolour artist setting himself up on a rock to paint a storm
6031064 An Oversight: an watercolour artist setting himself up on a rock to paint a storm and lamenting the fact he has forgotten to bring water with him (litho) by Rabier

Jupiter "strikes Phaeton unable to drive the chariot of the sun", 18th century, fresco
7225015 Jupiter " strikes Phaeton unable to drive the chariot of the sun", 18th century, fresco by Caccianiga, Francesco (1700-81); Villa Borghese, Rome

Large storm approaching Blue Mesa in Petrified Forest National Park, viewed from the Red Basin Trail, near Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Lightning bolts striking Prescott area in the distance with the town of Chino Valley just north of Prescott Town in the foreground, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Lightning storm rolling into Vermilion Cliffs National Monument viewed from Dominguez Escalante Historical Trailhead, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Late night storm during the 2021 Monsoon season rolling into Chino Valley, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Lightning storm rolling across House Rock Valley Road on the west side of Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Globular Lightning (engraving)
3628904 Globular Lightning (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Globular Lightning)

Miners struck by Lightning (engraving)
3628900 Miners struck by Lightning (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miners struck by Lightning)

The Weathercock of Notre Dame electrified, 1866 (engraving)
3628901 The Weathercock of Notre Dame electrified, 1866 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Weathercock of Notre Dame electrified, 1866)

A Bracelet stolen by Lightning (engraving)
3628893 A Bracelet stolen by Lightning (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bracelet stolen by Lightning)

Les piques de l armee de Cesar entincellent a la suite d un orage (engraving)
5992826 Les piques de l armee de Cesar entincellent a la suite d un orage (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Une emeute a Saint-Omer, a propos de l etablissement d un paratonnerre sur la maison de Visseri de Boisvalle (engraving)
5992812 Une emeute a Saint-Omer, a propos de l etablissement d un paratonnerre sur la maison de Visseri de Boisvalle (engraving) by European School

Le navire du capitaine Cook epargne, grace a son paratonnerre, pres d un navire hollandais frappe par la foudre
5992805 Le navire du capitaine Cook epargne, grace a son paratonnerre, pres d un navire hollandais frappe par la foudre (engraving) by European School

Le premier paratonnerre etabli par Franklin a Philadelphie, sur la maison de Benjamin West
5992810 Le premier paratonnerre etabli par Franklin a Philadelphie, sur la maison de Benjamin West, est frappe par le feu du ciel (engraving) by European School

Strange result of lightning in a Church (b / w photo)
6004139 Strange result of lightning in a Church (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Strange result of lightning in a Church)

Horses struck by Lightning on Middleham Moor (engraving)
1095876 Horses struck by Lightning on Middleham Moor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horses struck by Lightning on Middleham Moor)

Fear (chromolitho)
961378 Fear (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fear. 19th century illustration by unknown artist.); © Look and Learn

Lese Majeste - Tableau II (colour litho)
964637 Lese Majeste - Tableau II (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lese Majeste - Tableau II. From Truth, 25 December 1897.); © Look and Learn

The Great Cab Strike: Scene at the Great Western Railway Station - passengers in a storm (engraving)
583542 The Great Cab Strike: Scene at the Great Western Railway Station - passengers in a storm (engraving) by English School

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"Forked Lightning: A Powerful Force of Nature and Symbol of Divine Wrath" In the midst of a raging thunderstorm, forked lightning illuminates the darkened sky, casting an eerie glow upon the world below. This mesmerizing phenomenon has captivated human imagination for centuries, evoking both awe and fear. One cannot help but recall the biblical tale of Sodom and Gomorrah, where forked lightning was said to be unleashed as a divine punishment for their wickedness. Engraved depictions vividly portray this cataclysmic event that forever etched itself into history. The experience of Thomas Francois Dalibard on that fateful day in May 1752 further deepens our understanding. As he bravely conducted experiments with his newly invented lightning rod in Marly, witnessing firsthand its ability to harness this destructive force, humanity took its first steps towards protection against nature's wrath. Yet not all encounters with forked lightning end well. Tragically, French aviators Godard and Panis met their untimely demise when their balloon was struck over Chicago in 1891. This print serves as a haunting reminder of how even our most daring endeavors can succumb to nature's unpredictable fury. It also finds its place within artistry; it symbolizes moments of intense emotion or pivotal events throughout history. From Moses breaking the tablets of law in an illustration from the Dore Bible to dramatic scenes like "The Taking of Christ" painting from 1620-34 circa - these visual representations capture the raw power and significance associated with forked lightning. However, not all associations are rooted in destruction or turmoil. In contrast, we find solace amidst storms through beautiful works such as "Thunderstorm, " an oil-on-canvas masterpiece depicting nature's tempestuous dance across vast landscapes. Artistic expressions extend beyond mere weather phenomena too; they encompass everyday life experiences intertwined with forked lightning's symbolism.