Hellish Collection

Greece Styx
The river Styx was believed to flow down to Hades, hence the adjective Stygian, beloved of poets, for hellish darkness

Woodblock engraving depicting a victim of the Spanish Inquisition being led to the stake wearing a San Benito
5308577 Woodblock engraving depicting a victim of the Spanish Inquisition being led to the stake wearing a San Benito, a linen overall painted with figures of demons and creatures from Hell

The Last Judgment, 1478/1506. Creator: Alart du Hameel
The Last Judgment, 1478/1506

The Temptation of Antony Abbot of Egypt (oil on panel)
471521 The Temptation of Antony Abbot of Egypt (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); 88x71 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

The Surrender of Amsterdam or The Duke of Brunswick in a Bustle, pub. 1787 (hand coloured engraving)
2966794 The Surrender of Amsterdam or The Duke of Brunswick in a Bustle, pub. 1787 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Temptation of St. Anthony, from the Isenheim Altarpiece, c. 1512-16 (oil on panel)
XIR17679 Temptation of St. Anthony, from the Isenheim Altarpiece, c.1512-16 (oil on panel) by Grunewald, Matthias (Mathis Nithart Gothart) (c.1480-1528); 265x139 cm; Musee d Unterlinden, Colmar

Cross-section of a coal mine, engraved by Jules Ferat (b. 1819) 1889 (colour litho)
CHT383158 Cross-section of a coal mine, engraved by Jules Ferat (b.1819) 1889 (colour litho) by Bonhomme, Ignace Francois (1809-81) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Ms Fr 22912 Fol. 2v Detail of Hell, from The City of God
BNP159944 Ms Fr 22912 Fol.2v Detail of Hell, from The City of God by Saint Augustine (354-430) translated by Raoul de Presles (1316-82) c.1400-50 (vellum) by French School

Cross-section of a Coal Mine (colour litho)
CHT164040 Cross-section of a Coal Mine (colour litho) by Bonhomme, Ignace Francois (1809-81) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: coupe d une mine de charbon; ); eArchives Charmet; French

The Temptation of St Anthony, c. 1530-1600 (oil on panel)
3704076 The Temptation of St Anthony, c.1530-1600 (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516) (after); 68.7x86.9 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Costume Design for A Fury (hand-coloured engraving)
660987 Costume Design for A Fury (hand-coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Emma-O, late 16th-early 17th century (wood, lacquer, gold gilt, and glass)
1072400 Emma-O, late 16th-early 17th century (wood, lacquer, gold gilt, and glass) by Momoyama Period (1568-1600); 114.3x101.6x76.2 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Emma-Ac)

Mark thou each dire Erynnis, c1890. Creator: Gustave Doré
Mark thou each dire Erynnis, c1890. Dante and the Roman poet Virgil encounter the Erinyes: three hellish furies stain d with blood

Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea Date: 1906

The Fire of Faction, 1762 (engraving)
XJF486340 The Fire of Faction, 1762 (engraving) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); 26.4 x 20.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Satire on William Hogarth (1697-1764)

Temptation of St. Anthony (centre panel) (detail of 59834) (see also 35965, 44162
XJL821 Temptation of St. Anthony (centre panel) (detail of 59834) (see also 35965, 44162, 59834, 67838, 67839 and 29108), (oil on panel) by Bosch

Left wing of the Triptych of the Temptation of St. Anthony (oil on panel) (see 159327)
XIR202323 Left wing of the Triptych of the Temptation of St. Anthony (oil on panel) (see 159327) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Brussels

Central Panel of the Triptych of the Temptation of St
XIR202322 Central Panel of the Triptych of the Temptation of St. Anthony (oil on panel) (see 159327) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Brussels

Deposition, Ferdinand Etten, J. le Clerc, 1605 - 1700

Detail from the central panel of Temptation of St
XJL1448875 Detail from the central panel of Temptation of St. Anthony (oil on panel) (detail of 44162) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon

Joseph Chamberlain as Mephistopheles boiling Radicals
The Radical Inferno. Joseph Chamberlain as Mephistopheles boiling his Radical political opponents (who were against his proposals for Tariff Reform) - including Henry Campbell-Bannerman (foreground)

Tam O Shanter escapes the devils - Burns Poem
Tam O Shanter rides with the devils close behind him... " And scarcely had he Maggie rallied When out the hellish legion sallied." Date: 1909

A surreal abstraction on the form of a horse
A surreal skeletal abstraction on the form of a horse. Painting by Raymond Sheppard

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Descend into the depths of hellish landscapes and unearthly temptations. From the ancient Greek river Styx to the Surrender of Amsterdam, a journey through infernal realms awaits. The Temptation of Antony Abbot of Egypt lures us with its mesmerizing oil on panel, while The Surrender of Amsterdam or The Duke of Brunswick in a Bustle transports us back to 1787 with its captivating hand-coloured engraving. The Spectacle of Human Folly, depicted in an oil on canvas masterpiece from 1872, exposes the dark side of humanity's follies. A Fantastical Scene painted on canvas takes us beyond our wildest imagination into a realm where nightmares come alive. Witness the Apotheosis of Hoche captured in a hand-coloured etching published by Hannah Humphrey in 1798. Marvel at the intricate details within The Gates of Hell, crafted from bronze around 1890, as they guard secrets only known to those who dare venture closer. Journey deep underground with Cross-sections: explore the treacherous coal mines engraved by Jules Ferat and brought to life through colour lithography. Ms Fr 22912 Fol. 2v Detail reveals glimpses into Hell itself from The City of God - an awe-inspiring testament to human creativity and imagination. In this collection spanning centuries and mediums, we are reminded that even amidst darkness and despair, art can illuminate our souls.