Immolation Collection

Pour pas survivre a sa patrie - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1912 (engraving)
ICA4950364 Pour pas survivre a sa patrie - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1912 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc

The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, from the House of the Tragic Poet (fresco
XIR179392 The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, from the House of the Tragic Poet (fresco) (see also 166706 and 85142) by Timante (5th-4th century BC) (after); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

Sutteeism on the banks of the Ganges - preparing for the immolation of a Hindu widow (engraving)
3626666 Sutteeism on the banks of the Ganges - preparing for the immolation of a Hindu widow (engraving) by English School

A Suttee, Preparing for the Immolation of a Hindoo Widow (engraving)
3638850 A Suttee, Preparing for the Immolation of a Hindoo Widow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Suttee)

A Suttee (engraving)
669763 A Suttee (engraving) by Grindlay, Robert Melville (1786-1877) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Suttee, preparing for the immolation of a Hindoo widow)

Navigatio in Brasiliam Americae, Immolation of a Barbarian (page 525)
XIR902335 " Navigatio in Brasiliam Americae", Immolation of a Barbarian (page 525), 1563 (colour engraving) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98); Service Historique de la Marine, Vincennes

Fanatic Buddhist monks set their temple on fire and throw themselves into the flames
XIR414783 Fanatic Buddhist monks set their temple on fire and throw themselves into the flames, Island of Formosa, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

Self-Immolation, 1884 (oil on canvas)
BAL167465 Self-Immolation, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Mjasoedov, Grigori Grigorievich (1835-1911); 139x283.8 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Preparing for Suttee
Preparing for the immolation of a Hindu widow

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"Immolation: A Haunting Portrait of Sacrifice and Protest" In the annals of history, there are moments that etch themselves into our collective memory, forever altering our perception of human resilience and conviction. One such moment occurred on June 11, 1963, at a bustling intersection in Saigon, South Vietnam. Buddhist monk Thich Quang Duc stood resolute amidst a sea of turmoil and injustice, committing an act so profound it would shake the world. Thich Quang Duc's self-immolation was not an isolated incident but rather a poignant protest against the anti-Buddhist measures imposed by President Ngo Dinh Diem. As Malcolm Browne's lens captured this harrowing scene for eternity, it became an indelible symbol of resistance against oppression. Yet immolation is not confined to one culture or time; its roots delve deep into ancient customs and rituals. The practice known as Suttee in Hinduism emerges from the depths of history – a funeral custom where widows willingly embraced their husbands' pyres to join them in death. Engravings depicting these solemn preparations reveal both reverence and controversy surrounding this tradition. From Greek mythology to historical accounts across continents, it has woven itself into narratives that explore sacrifice beyond comprehension. In frescoes like "The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, " we witness the heart-wrenching choice made by Agamemnon – sacrificing his own daughter for victory in war. As we traverse through time, witnessing these acts unfold before us through engravings like "Avadne Immolates Herself" or "Immolation Of A Hindu Widow Upon Her Husband's Funeral Pile, " we grapple with complex emotions stirred by devotion mingled with tragedy. However varied these instances may be – whether rooted in religious fervor or political dissent – they all share a common thread: individuals driven to extreme measures for causes they hold dear.