Deadly Collection (#3)

Corinthian black-figure alabastron with Typhon facing right
479158 Corinthian black-figure alabastron with Typhon facing right, wearing a small cap and a short-sleeved chiton, with long hair and a beard, his sickle-shaped wings upraised

Sport on the upper reaches of the River Niger (litho)
1036813 Sport on the upper reaches of the River Niger (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sport on the upper reaches of the River Niger)

Loose! (engraving)
1056307 Loose! (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loose! Illustration for The Graphic)

Poisonous plants (colour litho)
3630358 Poisonous plants (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poisonous plants)

A flip from the ancient Devils Bridge near Tolentino (Macerata) (colour litho)
2798795 A flip from the ancient Devils Bridge near Tolentino (Macerata) (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

A drama in a truck (Colour Litho)
2777795 A drama in a truck (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A truck-mounted drama)

Blackbeards last fight (colour litho)
PNP269592 Blackbeards last fight (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Teach or Blackbeard (1680-1718)

A Duel to the Death (litho)
5997219 A Duel to the Death (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Duel to the Death)

The Spanish-American War the Americans storming the Hill of San Juan (litho)
1063667 The Spanish-American War the Americans storming the Hill of San Juan (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Torben, the lustful
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Doug Ellis, Businessman and future Chairman Aston Villa Football Club, pictured Birmingham Post Studios, Thursday 30th November 1967

Doug Ellis, Chairman Aston Villa FC, signing copies of his new book Deadly! outside WH Smith in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Saturday 3rd October 1998

The Children of Medea and Jason Give Creusa the Fatal Present (Par ses deux fils à
The Children of Medea and Jason Give Creusa the Fatal Present (Par ses deux fils a l epouse nouvelle envoye en don la couronne mortelle...), 1563

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England, West Sussex, Chichester, Colourful trinket boxes on a market displaying the words of the Seven Deadly Sins

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England, West Sussex, Chichester, Colourful trinket boxes on a market displaying the words of the Seven Deadly Sins

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Flora, Fauna, Fungi, Amanita Muscaria, red large wild mushroom

New terror I conceived at the steep plunge, c1890. Creator: Gustave Doré
New terror I conceived at the steep plunge, c1890. Dante and the Roman poet Virgil ride on the back of Geryon, the Monster of Fraud

Forthwith that image vile of fraud appear d, c1890. Creator: Gustave Doré
Forthwith that image vile of fraud appear d, c1890. Dante and the Roman poet Virgil encounter the fell monster with the deadly sting

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Silver-cheeked toadfish, Lagocephalus sceleratus. Young animal. Similar to other puffer fishes, the silver-cheeked toadfish is extremely poisonous if eaten because it contains tetrodotoxin in its

The Table of the deadly sins, oil on panel in the original form of desktop of the Dutch painter Hieronymus Bosch, El Bosco in 1485. Currently located in the Museo del Prado in Madrid

The Flying Dutchman, a ghost ship
The legendary " Flying Dutchman, " a phantom ship feared by sailors. Hand-covered woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Atropa Belladonna
DEADLY NIGHTSHADE or DWALE (Black Cherry Nightshade)

Scylla & Charybdis / Map
Map showing the location of Scylla, the six-headed monster who lived in a cave next to the deadly whirlpool Charybdis, in Sicily

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This great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias, was photographed off Guadalupe Island, Mexico

GUADALUPE ISLAND, PACIFIC OCEAN, MEXICO
A rainbow over the rugged cliffs of Guadalupe Island in the Pacific Ocean 150 miles off Baja California, Mexico

BLACKTIP REEF SHARKS, Carcharhinus melanopterus, YAP, MICRONESIA
Blacktip reef sharks, Carcharhinus melanopterus, and gray reef sharks, Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos, cruise the surface off the island of Yap, Micronesia

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A lionfish, Pterois volitans, and alcyonarian soft coral, Fiji

GREAT WHITE SHARK, Carcharodon carcharias, MEXICO
This great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias, was photographed off Guadalupe Island, Mexico

A look at the front end of a Bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas), Bequ Lagoon, Viti Levu, Fiji. This species is known for its ability to survive in fresh water where it gives birth to its young; Viti

Dorsal fin of a Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) breaks the surface off the island of Yap, Micronesia; Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

This Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) was photographed off Guadalupe Island, Mexico; Guadalupe Island, Mexico

A close look the the head of a Tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) underwater in the Bahamas, Atlantic Ocean; Bahamas

Grey reef sharks (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) are a common coastal-pelagic and inshore species found on coral reefs adjacent to drop-offs involving current and the open ocean

Caribbean Reef Shark, Carcharhinus perezi, Bahamas
A Caribbean Reef Shark (Carcharhinus perezi) swims through afternoon light rays off the Bahamas; Bahamas

Blacktip Reef Shark, Carcharhinus melanopterus, Yap, Micronesia
Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus); Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

Shark with sharp teeth swimming towards the camera, Guadalupe
Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) with sharp teeth exposed in its open mouth swimming towards the camera; Guadalupe

Grey Reef Sharks, Yap, Micronesia
A pair of a Grey reef sharks (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) on patrol off the island of Yap; Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

Close-up portrait of a tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) close to the surface, Hawaii, USA
Close-up portrait of a tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) swimming close to the surface of the ocean; Hawaii, United States of America

Lionfish, Pterois volitans, Philippines
A trio of Lionfish (Pterois volitans) hunt above a reef in the Philippines; Philippines

Diver and schooling bream and sharks, Yap, Micronesia
Diver with schooling Gold-spot emperor, or bream (Gnathodentex aureolineatus), and blacktip reef sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) off the island of Yap; Yap, Micronesia

Spiny Devilfish, Philippines
The venomous demon stinger or spiny devilfish (Inimicus didactylus) deserves its impressively fearsome names. It can cause pain or death; Philippines

Lionfish, Philippines
Two Lionfish (Pterois volitans) search over hard coral for a meal at the edge of a drop off; Philippines

Great White Shark
This Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) was photographed off Guadalupe Island; Guadalupe Island, Mexico

Grey Reef Shark
A close look at the sensory organs known as ampullae of Lorenzini, on a Grey reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos. These dark pores around their snout and face pick up electrical fields)

The City Of God Of St Augustine After A 15Th Century Engraving. The Upper Enclosure Represents Saints Who Have Been Received Into Heaven

Grey Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus Amblyrhynchos) At A Controled Feeding Off The Island Of Yap; Yap, Micronesia

Hawaii, Molokai, Grey Reef Shark (Carcharhinus Amblyrhynchos) Swimming Below Mokuhooniki Rock

Hawaii, Molokai, Scalloped Hammerhead Shark (Sphyrna Lewini) Swimming On The Ocean Floor

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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.