Plunder Collection (page 4)

The Foligno Madonna (detail), c. 1511-12 (oil on wood transferred to canvas)
5901703 The Foligno Madonna (detail), c.1511-12 (oil on wood transferred to canvas) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Saxons entering deserted London, 1920s (litho)
833136 Saxons entering deserted London, 1920s (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation)

The Vandals in Rome, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c
LLM438564 The Vandals in Rome, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c.1880 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

The Santhal Insurrection (engraving)
1608599 The Santhal Insurrection (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Santhal Insurrection)

The Allies in China, Looting in Peking (litho)
1040240 The Allies in China, Looting in Peking (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Allies in China, Looting in Peking)

The Crisis in China, the Looting of Tientsin by Chinese and Foreigners (litho)
1039880 The Crisis in China, the Looting of Tientsin by Chinese and Foreigners (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in China)

Soldiers selling Church plunder during the Great Civil War (engraving)
2791580 Soldiers selling Church plunder during the Great Civil War (engraving) by Cattermole, George (1800-68) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mutinous Sepoys, with Plunder, surprised by a Party of HM 9th Lancers, near Delhi (engraving)
2785777 Mutinous Sepoys, with Plunder, surprised by a Party of HM 9th Lancers, near Delhi (engraving) by Atkinson, George Francklin (1822-59) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mutinous Sepoys)

The Sack of Rome in 1527 (oil on canvas)
MHB90654 The Sack of Rome in 1527 (oil on canvas) by Lingelbach, Johannes (1622-74); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Bed curtains!, 1915 (colour litho)
465501 Bed curtains!, 1915 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); 15x11 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Cover of school exercise book illustrating the siege of Syracuse by the Romans under
CHT221511 Cover of school exercise book illustrating the siege of Syracuse by the Romans under the consul Marcus Claudius Marcellus (268-208 BC) in 212 BC, c.1900 (colour litho) by Letellier, E

French Troops Retreating Through and Plundering a Village
STC88713 French Troops Retreating Through and Plundering a Village, engraved by Matthew Dubourg (fl.1813-20) from Historic, Military and Naval Anecdotes, pub

Norse raid, Netherlands (engraving)
969107 Norse raid, Netherlands (engraving) by Steelink, Willem II (1856-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norse raid, Netherlands)

Danes pillaging a christian church, 1920s (litho)
833137 Danes pillaging a christian church, 1920s (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation)

Scene of Pillage, 1633. Creator: Jacques Callot
Scene of Pillage, 1633

Attack on a Coach, c. 1633. Creator: Jacques Callot
Attack on a Coach, c. 1633

Gaspar de Coligny, 1573. Creator: Jost Ammon
Gaspar de Coligny, 1573

The Sack of the Temple at Jerusalem, c. 1838. Creator: Luigi Ademollo
The Sack of the Temple at Jerusalem, c. 1838

Ravaging and Burning a Village, c. 1633. Creator: Jacques Callot
Ravaging and Burning a Village, c. 1633

Plundering a Large Farmhouse, c. 1633. Creator: Jacques Callot
Plundering a Large Farmhouse, c. 1633

Pillaging a Monastery, c. 1633. Creator: Jacques Callot
Pillaging a Monastery, c. 1633

Destruction of a Convent, c. 1633. Creator: Jacques Callot
Destruction of a Convent, c. 1633

Plundering and Burning a Village, c. 1633. Creator: Jacques Callot
Plundering and Burning a Village, c. 1633

Scene of Pillage, c. 1633. Creator: Jacques Callot
Scene of Pillage, c. 1633

Everyman, ca. 1558. Creator: Pieter van der Heyden
Everyman, ca. 1558

Plate 2: The city of Rome taken by Constable of Bourbon, from the Triumphs of Charles V, 1614

Tippo Saibs peacock, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Tippo Saibs peacock, 1844. The Huma Bird, an ornament in the shape of a bird of paradise made from gold, rubies, emeralds, diamonds, pearls, silver gilt for Tipu, Sultan of Mysore

RUSSIANS PLUNDER BRANDY
Thirsty Russians plunder a brandy shop in Kiev and drink as much of its stock as they can. Date: 1881

BISHOP OF FERNS 1798
Rebels plunder the palace of the Bishop of Ross. Date: May 1798

RUSSIANS ENTER PARIS 1814
The allies enter Paris - the Russian contingent : Cossacks with their plunder Date: 1814

Puritans in a Monastery
Puritan soldiers plunder a monastery during the English Civil War. Date: circa 1642

King Joe and Co. Making the Most Of Their Time Previous To Quitting Madrid, September 25, 1808

German Troops Occupying the City of Liege, 1915 Creator: Unknown
German Troops Occupying the City of Liege While the Forts Still Thundered Defiance of the Invaders Advance, 1915. The attack on Liege, a town protected by a ring fortress

Parmegiano, (1503-1540), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Parmegiano, (1503-1540), 1830. Francesco Mazzola Parmegiano (1503-1540) Italian Mannerist painter and printmaker whose career was disrupted by the Sack of Rome in 1527

Paul Jovius, (1483-1552), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Paul Jovius, (1483-1552), 1830. Paolo Giovio (1483-1552) Italian physician, historian, biographer, and prelate. Assigned chair of Moral Philosophy

Sporting competition in the Imperial Gardens: Petrograd, July 1921 (from the series of watercolors Russian revolution), 1921. From a private collection

Soldiers burning paintings (from the series of watercolors Russian revolution), 1917. From a private collection

Soldiers plundering a railway wagon (from the series of watercolors Russian revolution), 1922. From a private collection

Plunder of Monasteries, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Plunder of Monasteries, 19th century. Parliamentarian soldiers surround an old monk as they help themselves to treasure during the Civil War and Commonwealth period in England, (mid 17th century)

Criccieth Castle, North Wales, c. 1835 (watercolour)
3086784 Criccieth Castle, North Wales, c.1835 (watercolour) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); British Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

A Dane securing his Booty, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
A Dane securing his Booty, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

The plunder of Lindisfarne, Northumberland, 793 AD, (c1920). Artist: Margaret Dovaston
The plunder of Lindisfarne, Northumberland, 793 AD, (c1920). A Viking raid on the monastery. Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume I, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

Detail of the arch of the Emperor Titus, 1st century
Detail of the arch of Titus (30 December 39 - 13 September 81), showing the return of spoils from Jerusalem, including a Menorah, 1st century

Stone panels from northern Iraq, Neo-Assyrian, c700-c681 BC
Relief of Assyrian slingers at the siege of Lachish, from the north-west palace at Nineveh of Sennacharib, from the British Museums collection

Hernando Cortes (Cortez) (1485-1547), Spanish conquistador, attacking natives in Mexico. Cortes landed in Mexico in 1519. With a force of only some 600 men

Thomas Nast cartoon about government corruption, 1877
To the victor belong the spoils, a satire on civil service, showing Andrew Jackson statue riding a hog, 1877. Hand-colored woodcut of a Thomas Nast cartoon

The Romans ransack a conquered city. After a 19th century work by Heinrich Leutemann

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"Plunder: A Historical Tale of Pillage and Power" Step back in time as we delve into the world of plunder, where conquests and conflicts shaped the course of history. From Sherman's March to the Sea, witness the ruthless plundering of plantations that left a trail of destruction in its wake. In 1945, Churchill and Montgomery crossed the Rhine, their armies seizing victory but also leaving behind scenes of looting and pillaging. The United Irishmen Upon Duty engraving by Hannah Humphrey transports us to 1798, showcasing a vivid portrayal of chaos as plunderers ravaged through Ireland. The Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) reveals another dark chapter with a sacking scene that captures the desperation and brutality faced by innocent civilians caught in the crossfire. Meanwhile, "The Miseries of War" series takes us back to 1633 when farmhouse plundering was depicted on oil-painted copper canvases. Heliodorus expelled from the temple painting showcases an ancient tale where even sacred places were not spared from acts of plunder. Pieter Bruegel's "Everyman, " created around 1558, presents a thought-provoking piece highlighting how greed can lead individuals astray. As we explore further into history, we encounter robbery during Gotha's Seven Years' War (1756-1763), reminding us that war often breeds opportunistic thieves amidst chaos. Caricatures and hidden silhouettes reveal political satire during Lafayette's era in eighteenth-century France. Rich merchants alongside Russian noblemen are seen rummaging through yards filled with rubbish - an intriguing glimpse into their lives beyond opulence. Finally, "Sic transit gloria mundi" serves as a poignant reminder that worldly glory is fleeting; it too shall pass like waves eroding sandcastles on distant shores. Through these captivating glimpses into our past, one thing remains clear.