Kidnapping Collection

Kidnapping of a woman (engraving)
8626668 Kidnapping of a woman (engraving) by Muyden, Evert van (1853-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kidnapping of a woman, Switzerland)

The Sons of Sultan Tippu are received by Lord Cornwallis as Hostages (litho)
8631114 The Sons of Sultan Tippu are received by Lord Cornwallis as Hostages (litho) by Margetson, William Henry (1861-1940) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Kidnapping of duchess de Langeais Engraving from " La duchesse de Langeais" by Honore de Balzac (1799-1850)
ELD4945205 Kidnapping of duchess de Langeais Engraving from " La duchesse de Langeais" by Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) 1834 Private collection; Private Collection; (add.info)

Pluto (Hades) takes Persephone (Proserpine) in front of his mother, Ceres (Demeter)
NWI4930950 Pluto (Hades) takes Persephone (Proserpine) in front of his mother, Ceres (Demeter), and takes him to the kingdom of the Underworld

Fourth bas-relief of a 12th century sarcophagus. The princess and her falconer watch knights
FLO4623422 Fourth bas-relief of a 12th century sarcophagus. The princess and her falconer watch knights and ladies capture wild men in bearskins under the battlements

Illustration of Edouard Carrier in Le Pelerin, 26/06/04 - An American, m. Perdiccaris
ICA4855122 Illustration of Edouard Carrier in Le Pelerin, 26/06/04 - An American, m. Perdiccaris, is taken hostage by Moroccan robbers - Colonization Colonialism Colonies, America USA

Pirates and Privateers: Pirate Jean Lafitte accepts a treasure as a rancon
NWI4932969 Pirates and Privateers: Pirate Jean Lafitte accepts a treasure as a rancon. Reproduction of an illustration by Frank Schoonover.; (add.info.: Pirates and Privateers)

Philip of Macedon at Thebes (litho)
8660744 Philip of Macedon at Thebes (litho) by Bacon, Henry James Lynch (HL) (1875-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philip of Macedon at Thebes)

Miss Stone affair, 1901 (print)
2757528 Miss Stone affair, 1901 (print); (add.info.: USA. Illustration in: Le Petit Journal, France,27/10/1901. Coll. Part. History. USA. The Miss Stone Affair)

Zeus and Europa (colour litho)
8626209 Zeus and Europa (colour litho) by Kuhn-Regnier, Joseph (1873-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zeus and Europa)

Ceremonial kidnapping of the bride among the Mapuche people, South America (litho)
8626402 Ceremonial kidnapping of the bride among the Mapuche people, South America (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Greek aede Homere (9th-8th century BC), nicknamed the poet singing the epic story of the Illiad by tuning his lyre
NWI4911316 The Greek aede Homere (9th-8th century BC), nicknamed the poet singing the epic story of the Illiad by tuning his lyre, surrounded by a shepherd, a soldier, nobles and a harpist

Tennyson's Ganymede (colour litho)
8626423 Tennyson's Ganymede (colour litho) by Walker, Henry Oliver (1843-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tennyson's Ganymede: carried to Olympus by Zeus in the form of an eagle)

Ivan Shishman III delivers up his Sister to Sultan Murad I, 1366 (litho)
8661426 Ivan Shishman III delivers up his Sister to Sultan Murad I, 1366 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Helene, Queen of Sparta taken away by the Trojan Prince Paris, starting point of the legendary Trojan War
NWI4911790 Helene, Queen of Sparta taken away by the Trojan Prince Paris, starting point of the legendary Trojan War. Extract from the Illiad, of Homere (9th-8th century BC)

Depiction of witchcraft. 16th century (engraving)
672929 Depiction of witchcraft. 16th century (engraving); (add.info.: Witchcraft, in historical, anthropological, religious, and mythological contexts)

Ancient Greece: the capture of Helene, Queen of Sparta by the Trojan Prince Paris, at the origin of the Trojan War
NWI4856348 Ancient Greece: the capture of Helene, Queen of Sparta by the Trojan Prince Paris, at the origin of the Trojan War, in the stories of Homere. Reproduction of the pattern of a painted vase

The Roman Princess Placidia (Galla Placidia) (390-450) daughter of Theodosius I, taken hostage by the Visigoths in 410
ELD4876974 The Roman Princess Placidia (Galla Placidia) (390-450) daughter of Theodosius I, taken hostage by the Visigoths in 410, serves wine a Alaric (Galla Placidia)

The War in America: the Federal steamer Chesapeake, seized by Confederates..., 1864. Creator: Smyth
The War in America: the Federal steamer Chesapeake, seized by Confederates, landing crew and passengers off Musquash Harbour, Bay of Fundy, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. Charles C. Ward

Lord Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) receiving Tipu Sahib's Sons, c1792. Creators: Anon, Henry Singleton
Lord Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) receiving Tipu Sahib's Sons Abdul Khaliq Sultan (1782-1806) and Mu'izz-ud-din Sultan (1783-1818) as hostages at Seringapatam 26 February 1792

Shutendoji Surrounded by Women, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Shutendoji Surrounded by Women, 1865. Series: One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 8 (The Royal Children), 1920-1940. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 8 (The Royal Children), 1920-1940. Jujaka visits Vessantara in his cottage in the forest and asks for the children

Nessus and Dejanira in Four Poses, and the Dying Nessus, 1830s. Creator: Hippolyte Lalaisse
Nessus and Dejanira in Four Poses, and the Dying Nessus, 1830s

Young Kristen Bullen pictured showing of her cake at her home in Catford, the day before her first birthday. Kirsten was six weeks old when she was snatched from her pram in Bromley High Street

Scene of attacks, trafficking and looting, 1455 (miniature)
JLJ4629093 Scene of attacks, trafficking and looting, 1455 (miniature) by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Rouen, France; (add.info.: Scene of attacks)

Esmeralda Representation of the character of "Notre Dame de Paris"
JLJ4677567 Esmeralda Representation of the character of " Notre Dame de Paris" by Victor Hugo (1802-1885). Painting by Charle Auguste Steuben (1788-1856) 1839 Nantes

Purgatorio, Canto 9 : Dante, in a dream, is carried off by an eagle
GIA745663 Purgatorio, Canto 9 : Dante, in a dream, is carried off by an eagle, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

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The kidnapping of Martin Luther on his return journey - 1521 - by Hauptmann von Berlepsch and Burkhard Hund
UTD4915460 The kidnapping of Martin Luther on his return journey - 1521 - by Hauptmann von Berlepsch and Burkhard Hund, because there was the bull of excommunication of the pope

Arthurian Legend: la dame du Lac ableve Lancelot enfant (Lancelot is carried off by the Lady of the Lake)
ELD4883601 Arthurian Legend: la dame du Lac ableve Lancelot enfant (Lancelot is carried off by the Lady of the Lake) Illustration by Howard Pyle (1853-1911)

The coup d'etat of Kaiserswerth, 1062: Archeveque Anno of Cologne kidnaps the king of the Romans Henry IV still a
ELD4885650 The coup d'etat of Kaiserswerth, 1062: Archeveque Anno of Cologne kidnaps the king of the Romans Henry IV still a child to exercise effective regency on the Holy Roman Empire instead

Dejanire taken off by the centaur Nessus (Nessos) Painting by Guido Reni dit le Guide (1575-1642) 1620 Sun
JLJ4585943 Dejanire taken off by the centaur Nessus (Nessos) Painting by Guido Reni dit le Guide (1575-1642) 1620 Sun. 2, 391, 93 m by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); Louvre, Paris

A leprechaun takes a small child. Illustration by Kate Greenaway (1846-1901)
XEE4408406 A leprechaun takes a small child. Illustration by Kate Greenaway (1846-1901) from the childrens storybook " Under The Window" (1879), edited by Edmund Evans

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"Captured by Chaos: A Journey through Kidnapping in Art and History" From ancient myths to historical events, the theme has captivated artists for centuries. In the engraving "The abduction of Amymone by the sea monster, " we witness a terrifying encounter between a helpless maiden and a fearsome creature from the depths. The artist's intricate details bring this mythological tale to life, leaving us in awe of both its beauty and horror. Moving forward in time, Gavin Hamilton's painting "Paris Abducting Helen" transports us to an era filled with passion and turmoil. The artist skillfully portrays Paris whisking away Helen, setting into motion one of history's most legendary conflicts – the Trojan War. This captivating artwork leaves us pondering the consequences that arise from impulsive actions driven by desire. In another artistic portrayal, we are thrust into Greek mythology as we witness a centaur kidnapping a young woman during the Battle of Lapiths. This chaotic scene serves as a reminder that even within epic battles, innocent lives can be caught in the crossfire. Shifting gears to more recent times, we find ourselves immersed in reality as we glimpse at young Kristen Bullen proudly displaying her cake at home in Catford. While seemingly unrelated to our previous examples, it reminds us that not all kidnappings occur within grand tales or historical events; they can happen anywhere and affect anyone. Returning to history once again, Martin Luther's abduction on his return journey takes center stage. Hauptmann von Berlepsch and Burkhard Hund orchestrated this daring act due to religious tensions surrounding Luther's excommunication from the pope and outlawry by Emperor Charles V. Through engravings depicting this eventful incident, we gain insight into an important chapter in religious history. Artistic representations also explore themes beyond Western culture; Selim And Zuleika Or The Fiancee Of Abydos showcases Eastern influences through the captivating tale of love and abduction.