Deadly Collection (#7)

Facial view of a lionfish showing its spines, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Invasive Indo-Pacific lionfish on wreck in North Carolina

Scuba diver nets invasive Indo-Pacific lionfish off the coast of North Carolina

Deadly south pacific stonefish camouflaged in the reef, Fiji
Deadly south pacific stonefish is beautifully camouflaged in the reef, Fiji

A red plastic band threatens the life of a blue striped grunt fish
A red plastic band discarded in Caribbean Sea threatens the life of a blue striped grunt fish

Lionfish, Fiji

Close-up view of a lionfish. Gorontalo, Indonesia
Close-up view of a lionfish (Pterois volitans), Gorontalo, Indonesia

Conceptual image of ebola virus in blood stream

Conceptual image of ebola virus in artery

Close-up view of a lionfish, Curacao

A lionfish swims beneath a pier off the coast of Belize. Lionfish are an introduced species to the Caribbean Sea and have no natural predators

A diver looks on at a lionfish hovering above staghorn coral, Indonesia
A diver looks on at a lionfish (Pterois volitans) hovering above staghorn coral, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Luxury, 1557 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR345963 Luxury, 1557 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); Bibliotheque Royale de Belgique, Brussels, Belgium; (add.info.: La Luxure; Brueghel; ); Flemish

Judge listening to the indictment which brings out a woman against the personification of the deadly sins, Jan Luyken, Abraham Boekholt, 1687

Christian Knight, Hieronymus Wierix, Girolamo Olgiati, 1563 - before 1619

Skull and crossbones

WORLD WAR I: GAS WARFARE. American troops fighting in trenches adjust their gas masks as a cloud of deadly gas approaches during World War I. Photograph, 1917 or 1918

Green and Black Poison Dart Frog (Dendrobates auratus) A green and black frog of
Green and Black Poison Dart Frog of the forest floor of tropical South and Central America

Oceania, Polynesia, Cook Islands, Aitutaki. The poisonous reef stonefish is camouflaged
Polynesia, Cook Islands, Aitutaki. The poisonous reef stonefish is camouflaged to often resemble a rock. Credit as: Wendy Kaveney / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

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Black Mambas - males in combat (Dendroaspis polylepis) Date:

Picture No. 10767489
Stinging Box JELLYFISH / Sea Wasp - underwater (Chironex fleckeri) Date:

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Sydney Funnel-web Spider (Atrax robustus) Date:

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Deadly nightshade Date:

Picture No. 10755270
Deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna) Date:

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Deadly nightshade shrub with berry in close-up (Atropa belladonna) Date:

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Bark Scorpion - close-up of telson (stinger) (Centruroides exilicauda) Date:

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Fer de Lance (Bothrops asper) Date:

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Blue Mountains Funnel-web Spider - female at her burrow entrance in a rainforest log (Hadronyche versutus) Date:

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Sydney Funnel-web Spider - male (Atrax robustus) Date:

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Death ADDER sign - Snake warning (Acanthophis species) Date:

Picture No. 10767213
SEA WASP / Box Jellyfish - with fish (Chironex fleckeri) Date:

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Six Eyed Crab Spider - Frontal portrait depicting eyes (Sicarius hahnii) Date:

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Six Eyed Crab Spider - Full body (Sicarius hahnii) Date:

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Six Eyed Crab Spider - Full body shot (Sicarius hahnii) Date:

Poisonous plants. As well as the poisonous Black or Common Nightshade (Solanum nigrum) top left, and Woody Nightshade or Bittersweet (Solanum dulcarama) top right

Black scorpion

Ricin A-chain, artwork C017 / 3653
Ricin A-chain. Computer artwork showing the enzymatically active A-chain from a molecule of the toxic protein ricin. Ricin comprises two entwined amino acid chains; A (seen here) and B (not shown)

Ricin molecule, artwork C017 / 3652
Ricin molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the toxic protein ricin. Ricin comprises two entwined amino acid chains; A (yellow) and B (blue)

Ricin molecule, artwork C017 / 3651
Ricin molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the toxic protein ricin. Ricin comprises two entwined amino acid chains; A (yellow) and B (blue)

Ricin molecule, artwork C017 / 3650
Ricin molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the toxic protein ricin. Ricin comprises two entwined amino acid chains; A (yellow) and B (blue)

H1N1 swine flu virus, TEM C018 / 8602
H1N1 swine flu virus. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of swine influenza (flu) virus particles (virions, yellow)

Ricin A-chain, artwork C017 / 3654
Ricin A-chain. Computer artwork showing the enzymatically active A-chain from a molecule of the toxic protein ricin. Ricin comprises two entwined amino acid chains; A (seen here) and B (not shown)

Ricin molecule, artwork C017 / 3649
Ricin molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the toxic protein ricin. Ricin comprises two entwined amino acid chains; A (yellow) and B (blue)

Ricin molecule, artwork C017 / 3656
Ricin molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the toxic protein ricin. Ricin comprises two entwined amino acid chains; A (yellow) and B (blue)

Ricin molecule, artwork C017 / 3655
Ricin molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the toxic protein ricin. Ricin comprises two entwined amino acid chains; A (yellow) and B (blue)

Ricin molecule, artwork C017 / 3648
Ricin molecule Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the toxic protein ricin (blue and yellow) with an active ribosome in the background

Apothecary in Romeo and Juliet, 1805
Apothecary in Romeo and Juliet. 19th-century artwork depicting the apothecary scene (Act 5, Scene 1) from Shakespeares play Romeo and Juliet

Supernova and Earth, artwork C015 / 0802
Supernova and Earth. Artwork of a supernova (upper right) occurring relatively near Earth. This is the explosive death of a massive star as it collapses after running out of fuel

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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.