Threatening Collection (page 4)

Dante and Virgil beset by demons on their passage through the eighth circle, 1861. Artist: Gustave Dore
Dante and Virgil beset by demons on their passage through the eighth circle, 1861. Italian poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) was a great admirer of Virgil, and in his Divina Commedia (Divine Comedy)

Taira no Koremochi Slashing at a Demon, 1879. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Taira no Koremochi Slashing at a Demon, 1879. Series: A Mirror of Great Warriors of Japan

Ludvig Holberg's "Jeppe pa Bjerget", act III, scene 3, 1811. Creator: CW Eckersberg
Ludvig Holberg's "Jeppe pa Bjerget", act III, scene 3, 1811. Jeppe pa bjerget (Jeppe on the Hill; Or, The Transformed Peasant in English), was a comedy by Ludvig Holberg

Quelle heure est-il s'il vous plait?, 1839. Creator: Honore Daumier
Quelle heure est-il s'il vous plait?... 1839. Shady-looking character holding a large stick: What time is it please?'. Series: Emotions parisiennes; Periodical: Le Charivari, 24 November 1839

Scene of the Tyrolean War in the year 1809, 1822-1837. Creator: Niels Simonsen
Scene of the Tyrolean War in the year 1809, 1822-1837

French riot police apprehend a masked and hooded protester after clashes at a demonstration during a national day of strikes by public sector workers, in Paris, France, May 22, 2018

Steam rises from Fuego volcano (Volcano of Fire) as seen from San Juan Alotenango, outside of Guatemala City, Guatemala November 19, 2018. REUTERS/Luis Echeverria TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

South America, Brazil, Ceara, Camocim, storm clouds over the ferry rafts at Guriu near Jericoacoara

Grizzly bear - With mouth open in threatening pose MA792
TOM-1474 Grizzly bear - With mouth open in threatening pose Ursus arctos horribilis Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Grizzly Bear Montana, USA
FG-9968 GRIZZLY BEAR - close-up of head roaring North America Ursus arctos horribilis Ursus horribilis The Grizzly is a sub species of the North American Brown Bear Distribution: Alaska

Icebergs in Gerlache Strait

An iceberg in Gerlache Strait

Georgian cartoon, Equality - Stand and Deliver! - scruffy thief threatens well dressed scarecrow Date: circa 1820s

Malvern Abbey and Gate, Worcestershire, c. 1830 (w/c on paper)
495762 Malvern Abbey and Gate, Worcestershire, c.1830 (w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 29.9x42.8 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Cumberland Landscape, 1928 (oil on plywood)
693870 Cumberland Landscape, 1928 (oil on plywood) by Wood, Christopher (1901-30); 50.8x60.8 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Whitebacked vultures (Gyps africanus) squabbling, Zimanga Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Africa

Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) swimming close to the surface, Guadalupe Island, Baja California, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) swimming, Guadalupe Island, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

Life (oil on canvas)
471202 Life (oil on canvas) by Berghe, Frits van den (1883-1939); 141x151 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Columbus Fountain and statue in front of Union Station, Washington, D. C. ca. 1943. Creator: Unknown
Columbus Fountain and statue in front of Union Station, Washington, D.C. [The Columbus Fountain, (also known as the Columbus Memorial), designed by Lorado Taft

Simpleton, plate 4 of Proverbs, 1819-23, pub. 1864 (etching)
IND82104 Simpleton, plate 4 of Proverbs, 1819-23, pub. 1864 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 24.7x35.9 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

A night in the Australian outback (chromolitho)
3621777 A night in the Australian outback (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A night in the Australian outback)

John Lombe attacked by Italians while on a visit to Italy to investigate spinning machines (colour litho)
5207636 John Lombe attacked by Italians while on a visit to Italy to investigate spinning machines (colour litho) by Hindley, Godfrey C

Riddle of fury, plate 6 of Proverbs, 1819-23, pub. 1864 (etching)
IND82106 Riddle of fury, plate 6 of Proverbs, 1819-23, pub. 1864 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 24.7x35.9 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

A madman in the offices of the Prefecture of Seine (colour litho)
2818260 A madman in the offices of the Prefecture of Seine (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A madman in the offices of the Prefecture of Seine)

The brute (chromolitho)
1094251 The brute (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The brute. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

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

An abominable crime at Duveyrier, southern Algeria (colour litho)
2782246 An abominable crime at Duveyrier, southern Algeria (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An abominable crime at Duveyrier, southern Algeria)

Bear baiting in Saxon times, from Hutchisons Story of the British Nation, c. 1920 (litho)
IL388144 Bear baiting in Saxon times, from Hutchisons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton (1825-55); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Joseph Bara, French Revolutionary child soldier (chromolitho)
977012 Joseph Bara, French Revolutionary child soldier (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Bara (1779-1793), French Revolutionary child soldier

"There was a Young Person of Smyrna, whose Grandmother threatened to burn her", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386632 " There was a Young Person of Smyrna, whose Grandmother threatened to burn her", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Thunder God, Edo Period, 1847 (ink & colour on paper)
1216820 Thunder God, Edo Period, 1847 (ink & colour on paper) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Freer Gallery of Art

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Greenland, Ilulissat, Melting iceberg floating near face of Jakobshavn Isfjord on stormy evening Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) yawning opens while walking on snow-covered icebergs along northern coastline Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) yawning in threat display on iceberg near Half Moon Island on summer evening Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) standing on iceberg after swimming near Half Moon Island on summer evening Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Langoya Island, Young Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) walking along basalt cliffs on summer evening Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Underwater view of Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) swimming in shallows near Langoya Island Date: 17/07/2007

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Antarctica, Cuverville Island, Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) lunges onto rocks while hunting for penguins along shoreline near rookery. Date: 04/02/2010

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Antarctica, South Georgia Island (UK)King Penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) and Antarctic Fur Seals (Arctocephalus gazella) along shoreline at massive rookery along Saint Andrews Bay Date: 19/02/2005

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Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Setting sun lights tropical rainforest in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Date: 17/07/2007

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Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Lush green equatorial rainforest in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest during rainy season Date: 17/07/2007

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"Nature's Threatening Beauties: From the Majestic Highland Cow to the Fearsome Great White Shark, and Everything in Between" Get ready to be captivated by the untamed power and awe-inspiring beauty of nature's most threatening creatures. In one frame, we find ourselves face-to-face with a magnificent Highland cow, its imposing horns and intense gaze reminding us of its wild ancestry. Next, our attention is drawn to the depths of the ocean where a Great White Shark emerges from darkness, showcasing its razor-sharp teeth in an underwater close-up that sends shivers down our spines. But it doesn't stop there; a Siberian tiger demands our respect as we lock eyes with this apex predator. Its close-up reveals every detail of its fierce expression, leaving no doubt about its place at the top of the food chain. Leon-Maxime Faivre's masterpiece "Two Mothers" transports us to another realm where two grizzly bears stand tall against a backdrop of wilderness. Their powerful presence reminds us that even amidst tranquility, danger may lurk. Venturing into Australian waters once more, we encounter a great hammerhead shark swimming towards us - an undeniable symbol of danger in these vast seas. The king of beasts makes his entrance as well - a male lion charging forward with unparalleled strength and determination. Witnessing such raw power leaves us humbled by nature's might. As if that wasn't enough adrenaline for one caption, we come across not just one but two instances involving tiger sharks. One showcases their menacing open mouths while lurking in shallow waters; another captures their graceful movement through coral reefs. A Nile crocodile basks on the shore with jaws wide open – an intimidating sight that serves as a reminder never to underestimate these ancient reptiles' predatory prowess. Lastly, an emerald tree boa takes center stage among forest canopies in Peru and Brazil. Its gaping mouth hints at potential danger, reminding us that even the most beautiful creatures can possess a threatening side.