Ruinous Collection

Gin Lane (engraving)
3648022 Gin Lane (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gin Lane. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg Hirth)

Goodrich Castle, in Herefordshire (engraving)
7170458 Goodrich Castle, in Herefordshire (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goodrich Castle, in Herefordshire)

The Temptation of Saint Anthony (Oil on canvas)
7393515 The Temptation of Saint Anthony (Oil on canvas) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635) (after); 47 x 72 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Crichton Castle, in Midlothian (engraving)
7170312 Crichton Castle, in Midlothian (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crichton Castle, in Midlothian)

Burrishoole Abbey near Newport, County Mayo, Connacht, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Cockermouth Castle, in Cumberland (engraving)
7170246 Cockermouth Castle, in Cumberland (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cockermouth Castle, in Cumberland)

Deserted village of Slievemore, Achill Island, County Mayo, Connacht province, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Karnak temple, c.1910 (print)
7292891 Karnak temple, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. The obelisk of queen Makere in the Karnak temple complex. Postcard, Egypt, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

U.S. Florida (19 century). Fort Matanzas. Illustration of 1880 (engraving)
AIS5392133 U.S. Florida (19 century). Fort Matanzas. Illustration of 1880 (engraving); Private Collection; © Lorio / Iberfoto.

Timoleague Abbey, County Cork, Ireland, founded in 1240 (photo)
6436166 Timoleague Abbey, County Cork, Ireland, founded in 1240 (photo); (add.info.: The Franciscan Friary was founded in 1240.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Temple of Isis in Philae, c.1910 (print)
7293011 Temple of Isis in Philae, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. Temple in Philae. Postcard, Egypt, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Ruins with figures, 1840 (Charcoal, Pencil)
7261663 Ruins with figures, 1840 (Charcoal, Pencil); 43.2x30 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Ruins with figures)

View of the destroyed city hall of Reims, Marne 1919 (b/w photo)
ELD4942814 View of the destroyed city hall of Reims, Marne 1919 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: First World War: view of the destroyed city hall of Reims)

A relic from the Expedition (1845-1848) by John Franklin, 1845 (copper and bone)
MMM5476555 A relic from the Expedition (1845-1848) by John Franklin, 1845 (copper and bone); National Maritime Museum, London

The remains of a church, in Gothic style, with two figures, a man sitting and a woman standing, through the window
MMM5484772 The remains of a church, in Gothic style, with two figures, a man sitting and a woman standing, through the window, a road that meanders over white cliffs

Thoronet Abbey. Ruins in front of the lay brother's building
7125794 Thoronet Abbey. Ruins in front of the lay brother's building; (add.info.: The Thoronet abbey. Ruins in front of the lay brother's building)

Thoronet Abbey. Ruins in front of the lay brother's building
7125799 Thoronet Abbey. Ruins in front of the lay brother's building; (add.info.: The Thoronet abbey. Ruins in front of the lay brother's building)

Temple of Medinet Abu, c.1900 (print)
7292899 Temple of Medinet Abu, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. Court of the temple of Medinet Abu. Illustration, Egypt, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Ruins of Luetzelburg Castle in the Vosges Mountains, Lutzelbourg in the French Departement Moselle
7280173 Ruins of Luetzelburg Castle in the Vosges Mountains, Lutzelbourg in the French Departement Moselle; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of Luetzelburg Castle in the Vosges Mountains)

Landscape, 19th century (Pencil)
7261706 Landscape, 19th century (Pencil); 43.2x28.7 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Landscape)

The Roman theatre, late 2nd century AD, restored 1937 (photo)
BEN85599 The Roman theatre, late 2nd century AD, restored 1937 (photo); Sabratha, Libya; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Temple of Karnak, Thebes, c.1910 (print)
7292975 Temple of Karnak, Thebes, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. Palm trees path around Temple of Karnak, ruins of Thebes. Postcard, Egypt, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Thoronet Abbey. Ruins in front of the lay brother's building
7125797 Thoronet Abbey. Ruins in front of the lay brother's building; (add.info.: The Thoronet abbey. Ruins in front of the lay brother's building)

Columns of the Temple of Diana, Evora, Portugal. 1st century
7264831 Columns of the Temple of Diana, Evora, Portugal. 1st century; Evora, Alto Alentejo, Portugal; (add.info.: Corinthian columns of the Roman temple of Evora, built around the 1st century)

Gold pocket watch, found on the body of Robert Douglas Norman, c.1874 (gold)
MMM5469009 Gold pocket watch, found on the body of Robert Douglas Norman, c.1874 (gold) by British School, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Gold pocket watch)

A relic from the Expedition (1845-1848), before 1845 (clay)
MMM5476561 A relic from the Expedition (1845-1848), before 1845 (clay); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A relic from the expedition (1845-1848) by John Franklin (1786-1847)

Remains of the Macellum of Pozzuoli, southern Italy, rom The Universe or, The Infinitely Great
7125184 Remains of the Macellum of Pozzuoli, southern Italy, rom The Universe or, The Infinitely Great and the Infinitely Little, published 1882; (add.info.: Pozzuoli); Photo © Ken Welsh

Jericho, 1837 (engraving)
7268738 Jericho, 1837 (engraving); 19.8x28.9 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption 'Jericho', 'From art instinct. D. Bibliogr. Instit. In Hildburghausen. & Amsterdam)

The temple of Diana, Evora, Portugal. 1st century
7264829 The temple of Diana, Evora, Portugal. 1st century; Evora, Alto Alentejo, Portugal; (add.info.: The Corinthian Roman temple of Evora, built around the 1st century)

Aerial view of Beaumaris castle (13th century) in Gwynedd in Wales, Great Britain
AIS5348810 Aerial view of Beaumaris castle (13th century) in Gwynedd in Wales, Great Britain.; Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey; (add.info)

Carriganass Castle, County Cork, Ireland (photo)
6436161 Carriganass Castle, County Cork, Ireland (photo); (add.info.: Carriganass Castle, near Kealkill, County Cork, Republic of Ireland. This type of structure is known as a tower house)

China, Boxer War, Beijing, ruins of legations district in August 1900 (photo)
PCT4256611 China, Boxer War, Beijing, ruins of legations district in August 1900 (photo); © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2023.

Ruin Falkenstein, Truppen-Uebungsplatz Gruppe, West Prussia, Schwetz, Swiecie, Germany, Poland, view c. 1900-1910
7281690 Ruin Falkenstein, Truppen-Uebungsplatz Gruppe, West Prussia, Schwetz, Swiecie, Germany, Poland, view c. 1900-1910; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruin Falkenstein)

Ruins at the entrance of the Thoronet Abbey
7125764 Ruins at the entrance of the Thoronet Abbey; (add.info.: Ruins at the entrance of the Thoronet Abbey. Cistercian abbey built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century)

Columns of theTemple of Diana, Evora, 1st century
7264840 Columns of theTemple of Diana, Evora, 1st century; Evora, Alto Alentejo, Portugal; (add.info.: Corinthian columns of the Roman temple of Evora, built around the 1st century)

Temple of Isis in Philae, c.1910 (print)
7293046 Temple of Isis in Philae, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. The temple of Isis in Philae. Illustration, Egypte, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Karnak temple, c.1910 (print)
7292890 Karnak temple, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. Great Hypostyle Hall in the Karnal temple complex. Postcard, Egypt, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

A relic from the Expedition (1845-1848) by John Franklin, 1845 (copper and bone)
MMM5476570 A relic from the Expedition (1845-1848) by John Franklin, 1845 (copper and bone); National Maritime Museum, London

The ruins of the Basilica of Arcadius, built 395-408, in Abu Mina Monastery, near Alexandria, Egypt (photo)
AIS5361007 The ruins of the Basilica of Arcadius, built 395-408, in Abu Mina Monastery, near Alexandria, Egypt (photo); (add.info.: The ruins of the Basilica of Arcadius, edified from 395 to 408)

View of the scaena (stage) and orchestra of the theatre, Roman, late 2nd century
BEN85400 View of the scaena (stage) and orchestra of the theatre, Roman, late 2nd century, restored 1937 (photo) (for detail see 85401); Sabratha, Libya; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Temple ruins and tomb entrance, 1841
3480335 Temple ruins and tomb entrance, 1841; (add.info.: Temple ruins and tomb entrance, Egypt, 1841 by Hector Horeau (1801-1872).); Universal History Archive/UIG.

View of the Domus Flavia, around which Giacomo Vignola (1507-73) designed the garden for Cardinal Alessandro Farnese
BEN110086 View of the Domus Flavia, around which Giacomo Vignola (1507-73) designed the garden for Cardinal Alessandro Farnese (1546-92) 1577 (photo); Orti Farnesiani, Rome

Basilica of Maxentius or Constantine, Late Roman Period, c.300
BEN85062 Basilica of Maxentius or Constantine, Late Roman Period, c.300; Forum, Rome, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Restormel Castle EHC01_047_0037
Restormel Castle, Restormel, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. Hand coloured engraving showing the gatehouse of the inner ward at Restormel Castle with two figures

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The Colosseum, with an artist sketching (oil on canvas)
7417457 The Colosseum, with an artist sketching (oil on canvas) by Lemaire, Jean (1597-1659); 144.5 x 212 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

The big horse, 1564 (engraving)
7414932 The big horse, 1564 (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528) (after); Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Johannes Wierix (attributed to), after Albrecht Durer)

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"Ruinous: Exploring the Eerie Beauty of Abandoned Landscapes and Historical Treasures" Step into a world frozen in time, where ruins whisper tales of forgotten glory. From Gin Lane's haunting engravings to The Temptation of Saint Anthony's captivating oil on canvas, each artwork unveils the allure of decay. In the deserted village of Slievemore, Achill Island, County Mayo, Connacht province in Ireland, nature reclaims its territory as crumbling cottages stand as silent witnesses to a bygone era. Nearby Burrishoole Abbey near Newport echoes with whispers from centuries past; its weathered stones tell stories that only history can reveal. Cockermouth Castle in Cumberland emerges from an engraving like a ghostly apparition. Once a symbol of power and grandeur, it now stands as a testament to the passage of time. Meanwhile, The Colosseum comes alive through an artist's sketch on canvas - capturing both its majestic architecture and the artist's awe-inspiring talent. The big horse engraving transports us back to 1564 when this magnificent creature roamed freely across vast landscapes. Diana and Her Nymphs' oil painting takes us even further back in time with its ethereal depiction of ancient mythology. Waldeck's collection offers glimpses into Mesoamerica's rich heritage through intricate prints that showcase their vibrant culture. St Agatha's Abbey in Richmond enchants with delicate watercolors and ink strokes that bring life to this Yorkshire gem dating back to 1797. Returning once again to The Temptation of Saint Anthony but this time on wood - we witness his struggle against temptation amidst surreal surroundings. And finally, Tray made from soft paste porcelain transports us to 1772 when elegance met functionality in everyday objects. These ruinous hints remind us that beauty can be found even within destruction – inviting contemplation about our own impermanence and the stories that lie hidden within forgotten places.