Damned Collection

MILTON: PARADISE LOST. Satan bids the rebellious angels who had fallen with him into the fiery abyss to take courage and rise again together (Book 1, lines 344-5)

Last Judgement, Novgorod Icon (tempera on wood)
3469089 Last Judgement, Novgorod Icon (tempera on wood) by Russian School (15th century); 162x115 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Poster for Joseph Losey Season at BFI Southbank (1 June - 30 July 2009)
Joseph Losey Oliver Reed in The Damned

Dante & Virgil in Hell
Sinners stand in a frozen lake, with only the tops of their heads above the ice; the rest of their bodies are subjected to a permanent cold bath: Dante & Virgil look on

St. Michael Weighing the Souls, from the Last Judgement, c
MAE170072 St. Michael Weighing the Souls, from the Last Judgement, c.1445-50 (oil on panel) (see 20546) by Weyden, Rogier van der (1399-1464); Hotel Dieu, Beaune

Damned in Hell
Virgil and Dante contemplate some of the damned

Line drawing of the Last Judgement tympanum at Rheims
1578301 Line drawing of the Last Judgement tympanum at Rheims; (add.info.: Line drawing of the Last Judgement tympanum at Rheims. Christ, the judge, is the apex f the composition)

The Front piece of the 'Liber Vitae' of New Minster, Winchester
1578296 The Front piece of the 'Liber Vitae' of New Minster, Winchester; (add.info.: The Front piece of the 'Liber Vitae' of New Minster, Winchester)

French. 19th century. illustration. showing the crucified Christ with Mary lamenting
5306360 French. 19th century. illustration. showing the crucified Christ with Mary lamenting; Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Tympanum of Conquest
1578297 The Tympanum of Conquest; (add.info.: The Tympanum of Conquest. It's message is spelt in adapted Latin Vulgate)

The Main Portal of the Cathedral, illustrating the Last Judgement, 1352-1525 (photo)
BAL136773 The Main Portal of the Cathedral, illustrating the Last Judgement, 1352-1525 (photo); Onze Lieve Vrouwkerk, Antwerp Cathedral, Belgium.

Illustration from a breviary, 1412. Creator: Unknown
Illustration from a breviary, 1412. The risen Christ with saints and angels (above); demons and souls of the damned, including a cardinal, a bishop, a king and a pope (below)

Last Judgment, 1607. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Last Judgment, 1607. From Thronus Justitiae, pl. 13

Last Judgement, 1600-1649. Creator: Anon
Last Judgement, 1600-1649

The Glorification of Saint Dominic, 1710-1785. Creators: Francesco Solimena, Unknown
The Glorification of Saint Dominic, 1710-1785. Copy after Francesco Solimena

Sketch for the Sainte-Elisabeth church (3rd arrondissement of Paris): The Last Judgment, 1843. Creator: Adolphe Roger
Sketch for the Sainte-Elisabeth church (3rd arrondissement of Paris): The Last Judgment, 1843. The Righteous go to their eternal reward in heaven, while the Accursed are condemned to Hell

Esquisse pour l'église de Saint-Germain-des-Prés : Le Jugement Dernier, c.1872
Esquisse pour l'eglise de Saint-Germain-des-Pres : Le Jugement Dernier, c.1872. Sketch for the Saint-Germain-des-Pres church in Paris. The Last Judgment

Esquisse pour l'église de Saint-Germain-des-Prés : Le Jugement Dernier, c.1872
Esquisse pour l'eglise de Saint-Germain-des-Pres : Le Jugement Dernier, c.1872. Sketch for the Saint-Germain-des-Pres church in Paris. The Last Judgment

Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Gervais : La Vierge intercédant près de Jésus pour les... c.1869-1871
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Gervais : La Vierge intercedant pres de Jesus pour les pecheurs. Le Jugement dernier et Jesus intercedant. La bonne mort

The Last Judgment, 1606. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
The Last Judgment, 1606

Fall of the Damned, 1642. Creator: Jonas Suyderhoef
Fall of the Damned, 1642

The Damned in Hell, n.d. Creator: Unknown
The Damned in Hell, n.d

Archangel St Michel. The last judgment. Hell and damnation depiction. Scuplture. Braga Se Cathedral. Braga. Portugal

The last judgment. Hell and damnation depiction. Scuplture. Braga Se Cathedral. Braga. Portugal

DIVINE COMEDY / DAMNED
Dante & Virgil contemplate some of the damned... Date: First published: 1307-21?

Aeneas and the Sibyl in the Underworld, 1630s. Creator: Jan Brueghel the younger
Aeneas and the Sibyl in the Underworld, 1630s

Gaumont British Film Studios at Northolt, West London, during the making of King of the Damned Date: 1936

The Last Judgement, c. 1588-89 (oil on panel)
LAF470978 The Last Judgement, c.1588-89 (oil on panel) by Coxie, Raphael (c.1540-1616); 298x363 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

The Last Judgement and the Seven Works of Mercy (oil on panel)
471091 The Last Judgement and the Seven Works of Mercy (oil on panel) by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541); 248x406 cm; Sint-Janshospitaal, Bruges

Detail of the Last Judgement, 1551 (oil on panel)
489992 Detail of the Last Judgement, 1551 (oil on panel) by Pourbus, Pieter Jansz. (1523-84); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: See 489991.); © Art in Flanders

Detail of the Last Judgement, 1551 (oil on panel)
489993 Detail of the Last Judgement, 1551 (oil on panel) by Pourbus, Pieter Jansz. (1523-84); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: See 489991.); © Art in Flanders

The Last Judgement and the Seven Works of Mercy, centre panel (oil on panel)
471092 The Last Judgement and the Seven Works of Mercy, centre panel (oil on panel) by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541); Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

The Last Judgement, 1525 (oil on panel)
490011 The Last Judgement, 1525 (oil on panel) by Provoost, Jan (c.1465-1529); 145x169 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info)

The Last Judgement, 1551 (oil on panel)
489991 The Last Judgement, 1551 (oil on panel) by Pourbus, Pieter Jansz. (1523-84); 228.5x181 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

The Fall of the Rebel Angels, 1554 (oil on panel)
471159 The Fall of the Rebel Angels, 1554 (oil on panel) by Floris, Frans (1519-70); 303x220 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

123 0832024 The Great Flood, 1860 (engraving)
IND96729 123 0832024 The Great Flood, 1860 (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; Index Fototeca

Death of the Strong Wicked Man, illustration from The Grave by Robert Blair
1785950 Death of the Strong Wicked Man, illustration from The Grave by Robert Blair, engraved by Louis Schiavonetti (hand-coloured etching) (see also 1785949-52) by Blake

The Circle of the Lustful, illustrations of Dantes Divine Comedy, 1827 (engraving on india paper)
XYC136245 The Circle of the Lustful, illustrations of Dantes Divine Comedy, 1827 (engraving on india paper) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 27x35.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art

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"Exploring the Depths of Damnation: From Last Judgement to Divine Comedy" Step into a world where damnation reigns, as depicted in various artistic masterpieces throughout history. Witness the terrifying scenes of the Last Judgement, Novgorod Icon, and Dante & Virgil in Hell that send shivers down your spine. Immerse yourself in the dark allure of Joseph Losey's films at BFI Southbank's poster exhibition. Feel the intensity and despair captured by Milton's Paradise Lost wood engravings, depicting Satan urging his fallen angels to rise from fiery abysses. Experience the haunting visuals of Gaumont British Film Studios' Damned in Hell production set at Northolt. Delve into political satire with Kaiser Wilhelm II and Abdul Hamid cartoon during WW1, reflecting on power struggles amidst chaos. Embark on an infernal journey through Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy alongside Aeneas and Jan Brueghel's Sibyl in the Underworld. Marvel at Gothic Art showcased on Notre Dame's facade, featuring archangels guarding against damnation. Witness Jesus' encounter with evil spirits through Codex of Predis illustrations; a testament to humanity grappling with darkness within. Finally, confront your own mortality as you face The Last Judgement oil painting that leaves no soul untouched. These captivating artworks offer glimpses into humanity’s fascination with damnation throughout centuries – a reminder that even amidst chaos and despair, there is beauty to be found within our darkest depths.