Plundered Collection

Plunder from Tyre (litho)
1266065 Plunder from Tyre (litho) by Morrow, Edwin A. (20th century) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinson's History of the Nations published circa 1920's. Edwin Morrow)

Many fair mansions were plundered and despoiled (engraving)
2791560 Many fair mansions were plundered and despoiled (engraving) by Cattermole, George (1800-68) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Many fair mansions were plundered and despoiled)

Robinson Crusoe upon his raft from "The Life
3614720 A Robinson Crusoe upon his raftA from A" The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, or York, MarinerA" by Daniel Defoe by Stothard

Isaac, "Emperor of Cyprus, "begging for the release of his daughter (litho)
6005027 Isaac, " Emperor of Cyprus, " begging for the release of his daughter (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isaac, " Emperor of Cyprus)

Rome plundered by the Gauls (engraving)
971132 Rome plundered by the Gauls (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rome plundered by the Gauls)

French soldiers robbing and plundering in the Palatinate, 1793 (colour litho)
3621021 French soldiers robbing and plundering in the Palatinate, 1793 (colour litho) by Rochling, Carl (1855-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Ark of the Covenant in the land of the Philistines (tempera on plaster)
BLP397885 The Ark of the Covenant in the land of the Philistines (tempera on plaster) by Jewish School, (2nd century); Dura-Europos Synagogue, National Museum of Damascus

PLUNDERING HOMES
The homes of aristocrats at Saint-Germain-en-Laye, on the outskirts of Paris, are attacked and plundered by revolutionary crowds Date: 13 November 1790

Palestine events 1929 riots August 23 31 Jewish home
Palestine events. The 1929 riots, August 23 to 31. Jewish home plundered by Arab rioters in Hebron. Floor covered with wreckage. 1929, West Bank, Hebron

Anti-Serbian riot in Sarajevo
Following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife, anti-Serbian rioting breaks out in Sarajevo

Frontispiece to Mercurius Rusticus: The Countrys Complaint Recounting the
XJF618945 Frontispiece to Mercurius Rusticus: The Countrys Complaint Recounting the Sad Events of the late Unparalleld Rebellion, published in 1685 (engraving) by Faithorne

Abraham frees Lot, attributed to Symon Novelanus, 1577 - 1627

The farmer captain is prevented from fighting, ca 1600, Floris Balthasarsz. van Berckenrode, Johannes Covens and Cornelis Mortier, 1720 - 1772

Tollbooth in Lyon is plundered as a result of increased excise duties, 1625, Caspar Luyken, Pieter van der Aa (I), 1698

Henry Morgan (1635-1688) notorious Welsh pirate and buccaneer who, with tacit support of English government harried, and plundered Spains Caribbean colonies

Bombardment of Fort Masnaah, Gulf of Oman, 1874
Bombardment of Fort Masnaah, Gulf of Oman, by two vessels of the Royal Navy, H.M.S. Rifleman and H.M.S. Philomel and the Hugh Rose, a vessel from the Bombay Marine service

Ruins of Italica
Ruins of the ancient city of Italica, in Andalucia, founded by Scipio Africanus in 206 BCE, Much of the stone and marble has been plundered for building

Vandals Vandalise Rome
Rome is sacked, plundered, looted by Gaiseric and his fellow-Vandals

Rome Sacked by Alaric
Rome is sacked, plundered, looted, despoiled and finally burnt by Alaric I and his Visigoths

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"Unveiling the Dark Side of History: Tales Treasures and Devastated Lands" Step into a world where civilizations crumble, leaving behind tales riches and shattered dreams. From ancient Tyre to medieval Canterbury, history bears witness to the relentless pursuit of wealth at any cost. In the lithograph "Plunder from Tyre, " we glimpse the aftermath of conquest, as precious treasures are seized and carried away by victorious hands. Meanwhile, an Egyptian camp on the Mount of Olives reveals a scene frozen in time - a haunting reminder of battles fought and lives forever changed. The engraving depicting "Many fair mansions were plundered and despoiled" transports us back to an era when opulent homes fell victim to greed-fueled chaos. Even Robinson Crusoe himself finds solace upon his raft, escaping a deserted island but unable to escape the clutches of desperation. Isaac, known as the "Emperor of Cyprus, " pleads for his daughter's release in a poignant lithograph that captures both heartbreak and injustice. And who can forget Rome's darkest hour when Gauls descended upon it like vultures, leaving nothing untouched or unspoiled? From French soldiers pillaging in Palatinate during 1793 to spoils taken from Beijing's Summer Palaces in 1861-63, these images serve as reminders that no land is safe from human greed. The Ark of Covenant itself falls into enemy hands while Empress Eugenie's Musee Chinois showcases treasures acquired through questionable means. But amidst this darkness lies hope - hope that humanity will learn from its past mistakes; hope that future generations will strive for harmony rather than destruction; hope that one day our collective thirst for power will be replaced with compassion for all mankind. As we gaze upon these scenes frozen in time, let us remember not only what was lost but also what can be gained.