Temptation Collection

Christ in the Wilderness, 1898, (1912). Artist: Briton Riviere
Christ in the Wilderness, 1898, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Mouse held away from Mousetrap
" My Wife won t let me!" A male mouse is prevented by his wife from taking the unwise step of trying to obtain a tempting block of cheese from a little wire cage

The Garden of Earthly Delights, 1490-1500 (oil on panel)
3107159 The Garden of Earthly Delights, 1490-1500 (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Detail of central panel); Netherlandish, out of copyright

TEMPTATION OF SIR GAWAIN. The temptation of Sir Gawain by Lady Bercilak. Manuscript illumination from Gawain and the Green Knight, English, 14th century

Convent Thoughts, 1850-51 (oil on canvas)
AMO98746 Convent Thoughts, 1850-51 (oil on canvas) by Collins, Charles Alston (1828-73); 84x59 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright

Bosch, Hieronymus Van Aeken, called (1450-1516)

Absinthe
Allegory on the dangers of drinking Absinthe

1940s style Navy pin-up girl posing with a vintage Corsair aircraft
Beautiful 1940s style Navy pin-up girl posing with a vintage Corsair aircraft

The Lady of Shalott Looking at Lancelot, 1894, (c1930). Creator: John William Waterhouse
The Lady of Shalott Looking at Lancelot, 1894, (c1930). Illustration to Tennysons poem, " The Lady of Shalott" : the Lady sees bold Sir Launcelot in her mirror: she goes to the window

The Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (etching)
BEN208710 The Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (etching) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 19x24.5 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: The Christian knight)

Sunset at Grace Bay, Provienciales, Turks & Caicos
A beautiful sunset over Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos coastline at dusk / twilight. Trade-winds & localized cloud cover creating wispy shapes

Young man in a suit and without shirt lying on a couch

Young man in a suit and without shirt kneeling on a couch

The Temptation in the Wilderness, 1898. Artist: Briton Riviere
The Temptation in the Wilderness, 1898. Jesus Christ in the desert

Man with a naked torso wearing long underwear in a horse barn sitting on bales of hay

Bare-chested man laughing

Bare-chested young man smiling, portrait

MICHELANGELO: ADAM & EVE. The Temptation and Expulsion. Fresco by Michelangelo from the Sistine Chapel

DÜRER: EVE, 1507. Oil on wood by Albrecht Dürer, 1507
DÜRER: EVE, 1507. Oil on wood by Albrecht Dürer, 1507

The Jewel Box, (pencil and watercolour on paper)
823500 The Jewel Box, (pencil and watercolour on paper) by Simonetti, Ettore (19th century); 75.5x53.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jewel Box. Ettore Simonetti (1857-1909)

Tentation de St Antoine, c1615-1635 (1924)Artist: Jacques Callot
Tentation de St Antoine, c1615-1635 (1924). A print from A History of French Etching from the 16th Century to the Present Day, by F L Leipnik, John Lane the Bodley Head Limited, London, 1924

Production of Gounods Faust by Carl Rosa Opera Company
Characters from Charles Gounods opera Faust in a touring production by the Carl Rosa Opera Company. Seen here are Charles Manners as Bertram, the Irish tenor Barton McGuckin as Faust

The Temptation of Christ: oil on wood, c1500, by Juan de Flandes
TEMPTATION OF CHRIST. The Temptation of Christ: oil on wood, c1500, by Juan de Flandes

DI PAOLO: ADAM & EVE. The Expulsion from Paradise. Tempera on wood by Giovanni Di Paolo

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

Illustration pour "Le Livre de la Marquise"de Franz Blei (Illustration for the Book of Marquise by Franz Blei)
FIA5370167 Illustration pour " Le Livre de la Marquise" de Franz Blei (Illustration for the Book of Marquise by Franz Blei) (une marquise, seins nus)

St Anthony in the Desert, illustration from Helmet & Cowl: Stories of Monastic and Military Orders W. M. Letts and M
STC445255 St Anthony in the Desert, illustration from Helmet & Cowl: Stories of Monastic and Military Orders W.M. Letts and M.F.S

Le peche - The Sin par Stuck, Franz, Ritter von (1863-1928)
FIA5404498 Le peche - The Sin par Stuck, Franz, Ritter von (1863-1928). Oil on canvas, size : 90, 2x53, 3, , Private Collection by Stuck

The Temptation of Christ, ca 1885. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

1940s style pin-up girl leaning on the tail fin of a Stearman biplane
Patriotic 1940s style pin-up girl leaning on the tail fin of a World War II Stearman biplane

Adam and Eves Family Tree, 1556 (engraving)
XJF476254 Adam and Eves Family Tree, 1556 (engraving) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Vows of Saint Aloysius of Gonzaga (oil on canvas)
XIR307961 The Vows of Saint Aloysius of Gonzaga (oil on canvas) by Boeyermans, Theodor (1620-78); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes

Young man wearing bathing trunks, leaning against a concrete wall

POSADA: SEVEN DEADLY SINS. A rich man hounded by the Seven Deadly Sins. Type metal engraving, early 20th century, by Jos

SCENES FROM GENESIS. Creation, Birth of Eve, Fall, and Expulsion: illuminations from an English Psalter

Alcoholism: mottos of the week (chromolitho)
5996072 Alcoholism: mottos of the week (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alcoholism: mottos of the week)

Mongrel puppy tempted by his masters shoes. Date: 1914

Eve, c. 1906-07 (oil on canvas)
XKH148991 Eve, c.1906-07 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); 61x46 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; French, out of copyright

TRES RICHES HEURES. The Temptation of Christ. Illlumination from the 15th century manuscript of Les Tres Riches Heures of Jean, Duke of Berry

Advertisement for Eastmans butchers -- temptation for a confirmed vegetarian! Date: early 20th century

Tantalus, engraved by Giulio Sanuto, c. 1550s (engraving)
XJF472234 Tantalus, engraved by Giulio Sanuto, c.1550s (engraving) by Titian (Tiziano Vecelli) (c.1488-1576) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Garden of Eden with Adam and Eve (oil on canvas)
BAL14125 The Garden of Eden with Adam and Eve (oil on canvas) by Oosten, Isaak van (1613-61); Alan Jacobs Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Piskota, Hungarian coffee and rum roulade, covered with plain chocolate and walnut pieces

Girl and bear cub, between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown
Girl and bear cub, between c1900 and 1916

Satan and Beelzebub
" Satan and Beelzebub and scene from the Miltons Paradise Lost. Forthwith upright he rears from off the pool His mighty stature. Engraving from 1870

The Fall, after 1479 (oil on panel) (detail of 13000)
828652 The Fall, after 1479 (oil on panel) (detail of 13000) by Goes, Hugo van der (c.1440-82); 32.3x21.9 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Jesus in the desert, subjected to the temptation of the devil - The temptation of Christ
XEE4160182 Jesus in the desert, subjected to the temptation of the devil - The temptation of Christ - Satan tempted Jesus - engraving by Gustave Dore - later colouring by Dore

Engraved copies of The Little Passion. n. d. Creator: Unknown
Engraved copies of The Little Passion.n.d

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"Temptation: A Journey through the Depths of Desire" In Briton Riviere's "Christ in the Wilderness, " we witness the ultimate test as Christ resists Satan's allure. The struggle between good and evil unfolds before our eyes, reminding us of our own battles with temptation. Just like a mouse held away from a mousetrap, we often find ourselves teetering on the edge of indulgence. The tantalizing prospect lures us closer, but will we have the strength to resist? Hieronymus Bosch's "The Garden of Earthly Delights" depicts a world filled with seductive pleasures. It serves as a cautionary tale, warning against succumbing to earthly desires that may lead us astray. Sir Gawain faces his own moment of weakness when tempted by Lady Bercilak in an attempt to challenge his virtue. Will he remain steadfast or give in to desire? In "Convent Thoughts, " we glimpse into the inner turmoil faced by those who have dedicated their lives to spiritual devotion. Even within these sacred walls, temptation finds its way in, testing their commitment. Absinthe, known as "the green fairy, " casts its spell over those seeking escape from reality. Its alluring emerald hue beckons us towards forbidden pleasure and dangerous paths. John William Waterhouse captures the longing gaze of The Lady of Shalott at Lancelot—a forbidden love that tempts her out of isolation and leads her towards tragic consequences. "The Temptation of Saint Anthony" portrays surreal visions tormenting this holy figure—an allegory for battling one's inner demons and resisting temptations that threaten our souls' sanctity. A 1940s-style Navy pin-up girl posing with a vintage Corsair aircraft embodies both desire and danger—temptations that soldiers far from home must confront while fighting for freedom during wartime.