Deadly Collection (#13)

Deadly stone fish, off Sharm el-Sheikh, Sinai, Red Sea, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Foxglove Giant Shirley flowers
Foxglove ( Digitalis purpurea GiantShirley ) flowers. The foxglove plant contains thepoisonous chemical digitalin. Consuming the plantcauses vomiting

Staphylococcus aureus dividing, TEM
Staphylococcus aureus bacteria dividing, coloured transmission electron micrograph. Atlower left is a single bacterium, the bacterium atupper centre is starting to divide

Avro Attacks German
A British Avro 504 biplane pursues a German monoplane in a deadly aerial duel

Se5S Vs German Fokker D7
English SE5s engage in deadly combat against German Fokker D7s

Treasure Island / Fighting
Hands & his companion locked together in a deadly wrestle"

Plants / Thymus Serpyllum
WILD THYME with Deadly Nightshade

Flowers: sept & Oct 1863
Flowers of September & October: CRATAEGUS (Hawthorn, Haw Berries); BELLADONNA (Deadly Nightshade); CONVOLVULUS Greater Bindweed); RUBUS FRUTICOSUS (Blackberries)

Avarice / Greed by Galle
A profile portrait of a woman holding a purse surrounded by an ornate border of putti holding money bags, cutting purse strings and counting coins

Evils of Greed & Wealth
All kneel in subservience to the demon of wealth-getting and greed. He sits blindfolded a sceptre in one hand. bulging money bag in the other. He can have whatever he wants

The Tree of Vices
THE TREE OF THE VICES From the roots of evil spring the Seven Deadly Sins, each in turn branching out into all manner of wickedness

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"Unveiling the Deadly Secrets: From Bosch to Belladonna" Step into a world where art and nature intertwine, revealing the deadly mysteries that lie within. Hieronymus Van Aeken, better known as Bosch, painted scenes that echoed the darkness of human existence. His works captured both the beauty and danger lurking beneath our fragile facade. In 1696, Theosophy Chakras delved into ancient wisdom, exploring the hidden energy centers within us all. But amidst this spiritual journey, they stumbled upon a sinister truth - fly agaric mushrooms with their hallucinogenic allure could lead one down a treacherous path. Nature's enchanting beauty can be deceiving; poisonous plants like Atropa Belladonna hold secrets that can bring about both life and death. As anger (Ira) takes its place among The Seven Deadly Sins series, engraved in history forevermore, we are reminded of humanity's capacity for destruction. Like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz succumbing to poppies' slumber-inducing spell, even innocuous elements can possess lethal potential. A chilling Soviet cholera vaccination poster from 1967 reminds us of how science itself can become an unwitting instrument of peril. Drawing inspiration from The Odyssey's Scylla monster who devoured sailors without mercy, we confront another creature cloaked in danger - the blue-ringed octopus. Its mesmerizing hues hide venom capable of bringing swift demise to those unaware. Amongst these tales lies Atropa belladonna or deadly nightshade - Picture No. 10752424 reveals its haunting allure against an ominous backdrop. This plant embodies both fascination and fear; it holds power over life but also harbors deathly consequences if mishandled. As we explore these "deadly" realms through time and artistry alike, let us remember that behind every captivating facade lies untold dangers waiting to be unraveled by those brave enough to seek the truth.