Revenge Collection (#4)

La vengeance de l Amour Painting by Simon Vouet (1590-1649) 1634 Sun. 1, 87x1, 37 m Nancy, musee des Beaux Arts
JLJ4659809 La vengeance de l Amour Painting by Simon Vouet (1590-1649) 1634 Sun. 1, 87x1, 37 m Nancy, musee des Beaux Arts by Vouet

Josephs bloody tunic presented to Jacob. Josephs jealous brothers who gave up killing him make their father Jacob
XEE4415114 Josephs bloody tunic presented to Jacob. Josephs jealous brothers who gave up killing him make their father Jacob believe his death by presenting Josephs coat covered with sheeps blood

Louis 1st the Pious (the Debonnaire) chases his sisters and nephews out of the palace, 814
XEE4160884 Louis 1st the Pious (the Debonnaire) chases his sisters and nephews out of the palace, 814. They re accused of plotting against him

The walrus seeks revenge (engraving)
7192105 The walrus seeks revenge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The walrus seeks revenge)

Louis V the Faineant (966-987), King of the Franks, expels his mother, Queen Emma of Italy (945-988)
XEE4409352 Louis V the Faineant (966-987), King of the Franks, expels his mother, Queen Emma of Italy (945-988), accused of poisoning her husband, King Lothaire (941-986), 987

Jacob fleeing the vengeance of Esau his brother was greeted by Laban. Anonymous engraving of the 19th century
XEE4415142 Jacob fleeing the vengeance of Esau his brother was greeted by Laban. Anonymous engraving of the 19th century. by Unknown Artist

The slander spares by Rothsay - 19th century illustration for the historical novel "The Pretty Girl of Perth or
XEE4152517 The slander spares by Rothsay - 19th century illustration for the historical novel " The Pretty Girl of Perth or Valentines Day (or The Fair Maid of Perth) by Walter Scott (1771-1832)

Marauders shot by peasants. 18th century print Paris, B. N
JLJ4678678 Marauders shot by peasants. 18th century print Paris, B.N. by Unknown artist, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Marauders shot by peasants)

Vendees revolt: the young Darruder. This is an example of patriotic heroism since Darruder was a 14-year-old boy who
GIA4743834 Vendees revolt: the young Darruder. This is an example of patriotic heroism since Darruder was a 14-year-old boy who took the weapon of his father lying dead to kill his assassin

Ovids revenge (copper engraving)
7201510 Ovids revenge (copper engraving) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ovids revenge)

Corsican banditry: a Corsican bandit, hides in the Corsican maquis in the region of Corte, spies two men on the way
XEE4188766 Corsican banditry: a Corsican bandit, hides in the Corsican maquis in the region of Corte, spies two men on the way, for a settlement of accounts (vendetta)

Apollo and Marsyas (oil on canvas, 1618. )
LRI4607208 Apollo and Marsyas (oil on canvas, 1618.) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); Palatine Gallery, Pitti Palace, Florence; (add.info.: Apollo and Marsyas)

The bad effects of the game, the theft and the fight. Two players threatened with their weapons Miniature
LRI4665139 The bad effects of the game, the theft and the fight. Two players threatened with their weapons Miniature from " The Book of Good Moors" by Jacques the Great (1360-1415/1418)

The revolt of the peasants in 1850 The assault of the red barrier"Painting by Franz Defregger (1835-1921)
JLJ4594635 The revolt of the peasants in 1850 The assault of the red barrier" Painting by Franz Defregger (1835-1921), 19th century

To take revenge for the infidelity of his wife, Gabrielle de Vergy, Eudes de Fayel makes him eat without his knowledge
XEE4192589 To take revenge for the infidelity of his wife, Gabrielle de Vergy, Eudes de Fayel makes him eat without his knowledge the heart of his lover, Raoul de Coucy

Moses buried under the sand the Egyptian whom he had killed Moses had killed the Egyptian who had struck a Hebrew
JLJ4564627 Moses buried under the sand the Egyptian whom he had killed Moses had killed the Egyptian who had struck a Hebrew. Painting by Pierre Patel the Father (1605-1676). Dim. 0, 94x0, 84 m

Joseph keeping Simeon hostage: Joseph the Patriarch asks his brothers to introduce him to the younger Benjamin
XEE4415089 Joseph keeping Simeon hostage: Joseph the Patriarch asks his brothers to introduce him to the younger Benjamin and keeps Simeon hostage waiting for their return

The four allegories: desillusion or deception. circa 1565 (painting)
LRI4612237 The four allegories: desillusion or deception. circa 1565 (painting) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); National Gallery, London

The Marquis of Montespan, Louis Henri (Louis-Henri) de Pardaillan de Gondrin (1640-1691), slapped his wife
XEE4192632 The Marquis of Montespan, Louis Henri (Louis-Henri) de Pardaillan de Gondrin (1640-1691), slapped his wife, the Marquise of Montespan (Francoise Athenais)

Gonzalo de Pizarro (c. 1502-48) Kills Diego de Almagro (1475-1538) (woodcut)
IND137962 Gonzalo de Pizarro (c.1502-48) Kills Diego de Almagro (1475-1538) (woodcut) by Poma de Ayala, Felipe Huaman (1526-1613); Biblioteca del ICI, Madrid

Lord Capulet supports his dying son Tybalt after he was wounded by Romeo (chromolitho)
2783010 Lord Capulet supports his dying son Tybalt after he was wounded by Romeo (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Aggressus Ressurgo, 1918 (colour etching)
1195042 Aggressus Ressurgo, 1918 (colour etching) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); 42x34.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Narasimha, 4th avatar of Vishnu (w / c on paper)
908406 Narasimha, 4th avatar of Vishnu (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: the man lion); The Stapleton Collection

Au Congo, La Chasse Au Gorille (engraving)
2789040 Au Congo, La Chasse Au Gorille (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Au Congo, La Chasse Au Gorille)

La Loi Du Talion (engraving)
2788986 La Loi Du Talion (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Loi Du Talion. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 23 October 1892)

The ways of the Apaches (colour litho)
2779264 The ways of the Apaches (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ways of the Apaches. The revenge of a dying man)

The life-long hunger for la revanche inspires the French cavalry to supreme endeavour when let loose upon the German
STC359720 The life-long hunger for la revanche inspires the French cavalry to supreme endeavour when let loose upon the German enemy, 1914-19 (litho) by English School

Hercules Killing Cacus, (woodcut)
659519 Hercules Killing Cacus, (woodcut) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617); 41x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules Killing Cacus. Hendrik Goltzius (1558-1617). Woodcut

Then Perseus held aloft the Gorgons head, illustration for How Perseus came Home again
IL193703 Then Perseus held aloft the Gorgons head, illustration for How Perseus came Home again, from The Heroes of Greek Fairy Tales, by Charles Kingsley (1819-75) (colour litho) by Davie

The Giaour, Conqueror of Hassan; Le Giaour, Vainqueur d Hassan, (oil on canvas)
824542 The Giaour, Conqueror of Hassan; Le Giaour, Vainqueur d Hassan, (oil on canvas) by Vernet, Emile Jean Horace (1789-1863); 65x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Giaour)

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"Seeking Vengeance: Tales of Retribution from History and Myth" Step into the Shakespeare Exhibition at Earls Court, London, where stories come to life. From the haunting tragedy of HMS Royal Oak, a British battleship that met its fate during World War II, to the mighty HMS Revenge of the renowned Revenge class. Transport yourself back in time as you witness Sir Richard Grenville commanding the valiant HMS Revenge in a fierce battle against the Spanish fleet off Flores. The spirit burns bright as these brave warriors fight for honor and justice. Delve further into history with Chushingura, an epic Japanese tale recounting the 47 Ronin's relentless pursuit to avenge their master's disgrace and suicide. A woodblock print captures their attack on Lord Kira Yoshinaka's house, painting a vivid picture of their unwavering determination. But revenge is not confined to reality alone; it seeps into folklore and ghost stories too. Uncover chilling myths like that of Pied Piper of Hamelin or delve into Japan's mysterious ghost tales that send shivers down your spine. Even modern times bear witness to acts driven by vengeance - a mask painted in Ukrainian flag colors symbolizes defiance against injustice and seeks retribution for past wrongs. As we explore Rosyth Royal Naval Dockyard in Fife, Scotland, let us not forget how even great naval powers have ships named after this powerful emotion. The formidable HMS Revenge stands tall among them all – an embodiment of strength seeking redress. Revenge has forever been intertwined with human history - whether etched upon warships or immortalized through artistry. It serves as a reminder that sometimes justice can only be found when one takes matters into their own hands.