Violent Collection (#5)

The capture of Christ, 1666-1727. Creator: Giovanni Antonio Burrini
The capture of Christ, 1666-1727

Battle of the Pyramids, 1803. Creator: Dirk Langendijk
Battle of the Pyramids, 1803

Crusader defeating a Turkish soldier, 1820-1883. Creator: Theodoor Schaepkens
Crusader defeating a Turkish soldier, 1820-1883

A Boar Hunt, 1677. Creator: Juriaen Jacobsz
A Boar Hunt, 1677

Cadmus, Guided by Minerva, Observes the Spartoi Fighting, before 1747. Creator: Unknown
Cadmus, Guided by Minerva, Observes the Spartoi Fighting, before 1747

Neptune Stabbing a Sea Horse, c.1550-c.1560. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck
Neptune Stabbing a Sea Horse, c.1550-c.1560

Hercules Destroying the Centaur Nessus, c.1550-c.1560. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck
Hercules Destroying the Centaur Nessus, c.1550-c.1560

The destruction of the city of Jerusalem, 1755-1779. Creator: Unknown
The destruction of the city of Jerusalem, 1755-1779

The destruction of the city of Jerusalem, 1755-1779. Creator: Unknown
The destruction of the city of Jerusalem, 1755-1779

Valentinus Taken Prisoner, 1600-1613. Creator: Otto Van Veen
Valentinus Taken Prisoner, 1600-1613. Other Title(s): "Valentinus Is Taken Prisoner one of a series of twelve on the Insurrection of the Batavians against the Romans "

Allegory of Abuses by the Authorities of Church and State, 1570-1580. Creator: Gillis Mostaert
Allegory of Abuses by the Authorities of Church and State, 1570-1580. Alternative title: The Haywain: An Allegory of Worldly and Spiritual Abuses

The Strike at Sydney; Wool being conveyed by the Owners with the help of Friends and Special Const Creator: Unknown
The Strike at Sydney; Wool being conveyed by the Owners with the help of Friends and Special Constables to the Wharves, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42

Lion hunting, between 1801 and 1900. Creator: Unknown
Lion hunting, between 1801 and 1900

Beheading of Saint John the Baptist and Herod's Feast, between 1600 and 1650. Creator: Greek School
Beheading of Saint John the Baptist and Herod's Feast, between 1600 and 1650

A Reminiscence of the late Mr Forster's Irish Chief Secretaryship, 1886. Creator: Unknown
A Reminiscence of the late Mr Forster's Irish Chief Secretaryship - Visiting a Victim of "Captain Moonlight" at Tulla, County Clare, 1882, 1886. From "The Graphic

The Rioting in the West End of London, February 8th. 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Rioting in the West End of London, February 8th. 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

The Rioting in the West End of London, February 8th. Looting shops in Piccadilly, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Rioting in the West End of London, February 8th. Looting shops in Piccadilly, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

The Rioting in the West End of London, February 8th, 1886 Creator: Unknown
The Rioting in the West End of London, February 8th. "Here they come !" The mob in St. James's Street, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33

The Chinese Outrages - The Riots in the Foreign Concessions at Ichang on the Upper Yangtze, 1891 Creator: Unknown
The Chinese Outrages - The Riots in the Foreign Concessions at Ichang on the Upper Yangtze River; The Roman Catholic Mission, 1891. From "The Graphic

The Chinese Outrages - The Riots in the Foreign Concessions at Ichang on the Upper Yangtze, 1891 Creator: Unknown
The Chinese Outrages - The Riots in the Foreign Concessions at Ichang on the Upper Yangtze River; A European's House after the Riot, 1891. From "The Graphic

The Chinese Outrages - The Riots in the Foreign Concessions at Ichang on the Upper Yangtze... 1891 Creator: Unknown
The Chinese Outrages - The Riots in the Foreign Concessions at Ichang on the Upper Yangtze River; Wreck of the Sisterhood and Orphanage, and US Episcopal Mission, 1891. From "The Graphic

Auch ein Todtentanz V, 1849. Creator: Alfred Rethel
Auch ein Todtentanz V, 1849. Also a Dance of Death

Auch ein Todtentanz VI, 1849. Creator: Alfred Rethel
Auch ein Todtentanz VI, 1849. Also a Dance of Death

The Strike of Dock Labourers at Melbourne; "Freemen" Escaping in a boat from an attack of the Unio Creator
The Strike of Dock Labourers at Melbourne; "Freemen" Escaping in a boat from an attack of the Union Men, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42

My Old Mother-in-Law is Always Ready to Scold without Any Reason, n.d. Creator: Manuel Manilla
My Old Mother-in-Law is Always Ready to Scold without Any Reason, n.d

Camp bulletin board in Shafter camp for migratory workers, FSA camp, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Camp bulletin board in Shafter camp for migratory workers, Farm Security Administration (FSA) camp, California. This notice is a statement of self-determined policy drawn up by the camp committee of

Battle of the Tritons, 1763. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich
Battle of the Tritons, 1763

Now My Old Mother-in-Law... n.d. Creator: Manuel Manilla
Now My Old Mother-in-Law... n.d

Charge of the Republican Hussards, 1832–33. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Charge of the Republican Hussards, 1832-33

On lui Fait Toujours des Charges!!, 1827. Creator: Auguste Raffet
On lui Fait Toujours des Charges!!, 1827

Quarrel between Mother-in-law and Son-in-law, n.d. Creator: Manuel Manilla
Quarrel between Mother-in-law and Son-in-law, n.d

Pleito de la suegra con su yerno (Fight of the Mother-in-Law With Her Son-in-Law), n.d. Creator: Manuel Manilla
Pleito de la suegra con su yerno (Fight of the Mother-in-Law With Her Son-in-Law), n.d

Violent Display of Popular Indignation against the Austrian Marshal Haynau, at Bankside, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Violent Display of Popular Indignation against the Austrian Marshal Haynau, at Bankside, 1850. The Marshal seems to have had little idea of the loathing

Attack on a Coach, plate eight from The Large Miseries of War, n.d. Creator: Gerard van Schagen
Attack on a Coach, plate eight from The Large Miseries of War, n.d

Plundering and Burning a Village, plate seven from The Large Miseries of War, n.d. Creator: Gerard van Schagen
Plundering and Burning a Village, plate seven from The Large Miseries of War, n.d

Destruction of a Convent, plate six from The Large Miseries of War, n.d. Creator: Gerard van Schagen
Destruction of a Convent, plate six from The Large Miseries of War, n.d

Plundering a Large Farmhouse, plate five from The Large Miseries of War, n.d. Creator: Gerard van Schagen
Plundering a Large Farmhouse, plate five from The Large Miseries of War, n.d

Scene of Pillage, plate four from The Large Miseries of War, n.d. Creator: Gerard van Schagen
Scene of Pillage, plate four from The Large Miseries of War, n.d

The Battle of Agincourt, 1773. Creator: William Walker
The Battle of Agincourt, 1773. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786). The Battle of Agincourt in of 1415 of the Hundred Years War

Man standing over cowering woman, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Man standing over cowering woman, 1952. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

The Entry of the Crusaders Into Constantinople, 1840, (1911). Artist: Eugene Delacroix
The Entry of the Crusaders Into Constantinople, 1840. This painting depicts an episode of the Fourth Crusade, in which the Crusaders abandoned their plan to invade Muslim Egypt and Jerusalem

The Triumph of Death, c1562. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
The Triumph of Death, c1562. From the the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain

Fight with Pugachev's Troops, 19th century. Creator: Nikolay Nikolaevich Karazin
Fight with Pugachev's Troops, 19th century. One of 21 watercolors (out of an original 27) from an album relating to the history of the Siberian Cossacks held by the Rare Books Department of

The defeat of the Russians in the battle on May Day, near the Yalu River (colour litho)
2798780 The defeat of the Russians in the battle on May Day, near the Yalu River (colour litho) by Japanese School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Codex of the conquest of Mexico: Quauhtenco and Mayenatzin punish traitors, 16th century (miniature)
BEN5463323 Codex of the conquest of Mexico: Quauhtenco and Mayenatzin punish traitors, 16th century (miniature) by Spanish School

Horus and Knoum, holding prisoners by the bars, Horus temple, Edfu
8586661 Horus and Knoum, holding prisoners by the bars, Horus temple, Edfu by Egyptian; Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt Edfu, a city in Upper Egypt housing the Temple of Horus)

Cupid Chastised, 1613. Creator: Bartolomeo Manfredi
Cupid Chastised, 1613

Jael hammering a tent peg into the temple of the sleeping Sisera, to the right a servant hides behind a curtain; from the series of 112 prints of the sacred history

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"Capturing the Violent Moments: From Bystander to Boxing Woman" Step back in time as we delve into a collection of captivating images that depict the raw and often brutal nature of human history. Witness the chaos, conflict, and bloodshed that shaped our world. In 1929, the Bystander magazine cover reveals a snapshot of an era marred by violence. The image portrays a society on edge, where danger lurks around every corner. Moving forward, we encounter a powerful symbol of strength in "In Training. " A boxing woman defies societal norms with her fierce determination and unwavering spirit. She challenges conventions while embodying resilience amidst adversity. A somber gravestone stands proudly in Winchester Cathedral's graveyard, reminding us of lives lost during turbulent times. The Death of General Gordon serves as a haunting reminder of sacrifice made for causes greater than oneself. At St. Andrews golf course, an unfortunate soul misses his chance at glory - The Man Who Missed The Ball On The First Tee At St. Andrews captures both frustration and disappointment within one fleeting moment. The Easter Rising in Dublin sends shockwaves through Ireland's history; it represents rebellion against oppression but also highlights the violent clash between ideologies. The Assassination of Sir Curzon Wyllie echoes with political unrest and upheaval as tensions rise to dangerous levels. It reminds us how violence can be used as a tool to silence voices advocating change. Gandhi breaking the Salt Laws showcases civil disobedience at its finest - peaceful resistance against unjust laws that ultimately led to India's independence struggle against British rule. Tosca opera music cover by Puccini transports us into another realm where passion intertwines with tragedy—a tale filled with love, betrayal, and untimely demise—revealing how even art can portray violence in all its complexity. American Indians scalping unveils dark chapters from America's past when cultures clashed violently over land rights and resources. It serves as a stark reminder of the brutality that accompanied colonization.