Devouring Collection (#2)

Les Parcs De Caimans (engraving)
2783125 Les Parcs De Caimans (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Parcs De Caimans)

Ms 422 f. 95v Hell (vellum)
XCM173102 Ms 422 f.95v Hell (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Cambrai, France; French, out of copyright

Romanian soldiers devoured by wolves (colour litho)
2819142 Romanian soldiers devoured by wolves (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romanian soldiers devoured by wolves)

Diomedes Devoured by his Horses, c. 1865-1870 (oil on canvas)
989870 Diomedes Devoured by his Horses, c.1865-1870 (oil on canvas) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 46.4x38.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Diomedes Devoured by his Horses)

Sea Monster eating a human, illustration from Historiae Animalium
GIA877026 Sea Monster eating a human, illustration from Historiae Animalium by Conrad Gesner, 1560 (colour litho) by Swiss School, (16th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense, Milan, Lombardy

Lion devouring a horse, 1844 (litho on chine colle on paper)
877300 Lion devouring a horse, 1844 (litho on chine colleon paper) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 31.3x44.9 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown

A hanged man devoured by wolves on the moors of Brittany (colour litho)
2779155 A hanged man devoured by wolves on the moors of Brittany (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Diane and Actaeon (fresco) (b / w photo)
ALI326590 Diane and Actaeon (fresco) (b/w photo) by Roman; House of Sallust, Pompeii, Italy; (add.info.: Diane et Acteon; surprises the goddess when she was bathing with her attendants; as punishment)

Eagle devouring the liver of Prometheus, chained to a rock by Zeus in punishment for stealing fire from the gods
6000264 Eagle devouring the liver of Prometheus, chained to a rock by Zeus in punishment for stealing fire from the gods and giving it to humanity (colour litho) by Scheiner

Scenes from the Inferno (fresco)
938084 Scenes from the Inferno (fresco) by Modena, Giovanni da (fl.1409-56); San Petronio, Bologna, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian, out of copyright

Passengers from a sinking steamship being devoured by sharks (colour litho)
2782440 Passengers from a sinking steamship being devoured by sharks (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Actaeon Discovers the goddess Diana at her Bath, reconstruction of a fresco in the House
CHT221503 Actaeon Discovers the goddess Diana at her Bath, reconstruction of a fresco in the House of Sallust in Pompeii (colour litho) by Loria, Vincenzo (b.1850); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

Dante and Virgil Encounter Lucifer in Hell, 1923 (pencil & w / c on paper)
1262536 Dante and Virgil Encounter Lucifer in Hell, 1923 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Stock, Henry John (1853-1931); 26.7x35.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

The Adventures of Nicholas (engraving)
1038807 The Adventures of Nicholas (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Adventures of Nicholas)

Too Strong for Them! The Wolves of Economy! (colour litho)
3648307 Too Strong for Them! The Wolves of Economy! (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Too Strong for Them)

Tiger Devouring An Antelope, c. 1830-1831. Creator: Antoine-Louis Barye
Tiger Devouring An Antelope, c. 1830-1831

Lion of the Atlas Mountains (Lion de l Atlas), 1829. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Lion of the Atlas Mountains (Lion de l Atlas), 1829

Saturn, from Game of Mythology (Jeu de la Mythologie), 1644

The People Delivered to the Vampire Taxes, May 1833. Creators: Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard
The People Delivered to the Vampire Taxes, May 1833

Lion Devouring a Horse, 1818. Creator: Theodore Gericault
Lion Devouring a Horse, 1818

A Horse Being Eaten by a Lion, 1823. Creator: Theodore Gericault
A Horse Being Eaten by a Lion, 1823

Lion Devouring a Horse, 1844. 1844. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Lion Devouring a Horse, 1844

Idoles de Tabasco, 1723. Creator: Bernard Picart
Idoles de Tabasco, 1723. Idols of Tabasco. Gruesome scene of human sacrifice that supposedly took place in southern Mexico

Idoles de Campeche et de Iucatan, 1723. Creator: Bernard Picart
Idoles de Campeche et de Iucatan, 1723. Idols of Campeche and Yucatan. Fanciful scene showing people and animals apparently being sacrificed to monsters in Mexico

The Adventure with Scylla, 1926. Artist: Henry Justice Ford
The Adventure with Scylla, 1926. Scylla, the female six-headed monster who seizes crew from all vessels that pass the cliff where she dwells, including six men from Odysseus ship

The Corsican Spider in His Web. Political cartoon dated July 12, 1808, showing Napoleon as a spider devouring European countries trapped in his web

Jezebel devoured by dogs - 2 Kings 9. circa 1690

Water shrew, adult, on alert while devouring a water beetle (a predatious diving beetle pictured(Dytiscidae spp.) (Neomys fodiens )

Saturn devouring his Son (detail of the head of Saturn), c
XIR897496 Saturn devouring his Son (detail of the head of Saturn), c.1819-23 (oil mural transferred to canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 143x81 cm; Prado, Madrid

Twelfth Key of Basil Valentine, 1651, illustrating that the Philosophers Stone must be combined with gold to produce new gold, just as a lion eats a serpent to change it into its own substance

St John Devouring the Book, 1498 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
St John Devouring the Book, 1498 (1906). Scene from the Apocalypse. From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt

St John devouring the Book, 1498, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Durer
St John devouring the Book, 1498, (1936). A scene from the Apocalypse or The Revelations of St. John the Divine. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France

Initial letter A, 12th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Initial letter A, 12th century, (1843). Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries, by Henry Shaw, (London, 1843)

Actaeon turned into a stag and devoured by his hounds, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles
Actaeon turned into a stag and devoured by his hounds, 1655. A plate from Michel de Marolless Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Acteon turn d into a Stag, and devour d by his dogs, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
Acteon turn d into a Stag, and devour d by his dogs, 1733. Prince Acteon happened upon Diana naked while she was bathing. A plate from Le temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733

Lion Devouring a Rabbit, 19th century. Artist: Eugene Delacroix
Lion Devouring a Rabbit, 19th century

Prometheus Bound, c1640. Artist: Jacob Jordaens
Prometheus Bound, 1640. Hermes, messenger of the gods, watches as the eagle swoops down to peck out the liver of the chained Prometheus. Each night the liver regenerated

Caricature of Wilhelm I of Prussia, Franco-Prussian war, 1870-1871. From a private collection

Pottery Bowl of an alligator with human arms devouring snakes, Chiriqui, Panama. Royal Scottish Museum, Edinburgh

Sculpture of a lioness devouring a bull, 6th century BC
Sculpture of a lioness devouring a bull, from the pediment of the original Parthenon, from the Acropolis Museums collection in Athens, 6th century BC

Birds of a Feather, 1859. In 1859, there was an ongoing struggle between France and Austria over Italian independence as the Italian states tried to rid themselves of despotic rulers

The children devoured by bears - 2 Kings 2. circa 1690

Greek Art. 5th century B. C. Greece. Bronze bath handle depic
Greek Art. 5th century B.C. Greece. Bronze bath handle depicting two lions devouring a deer (c. 480 BC). Archaeological Museum of Olympia

Two Monks Looking up Dragon Tower 1500-1550
Artokoloro

Melancholy, from The four temperaments series, engraved by Harmen Jansz Muller
XJF465164 Melancholy, from The four temperaments series, engraved by Harmen Jansz Muller, 1566 (engraving) by Heemskerck, Maarten van (1498-1574) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tha odore Gericault (French, 1791 - 1824), Lion Devouring a Horse, 1823, lithograph
Tha© odore Gericault (French, 1791 - 1824), Lion Devouring a Horse, 1823, lithograph on wove paper

Being devoured by a lion, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR414530 Being devoured by a lion, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 29th September 1895 (colour litho) by Meyer

The Hour of Death, an allegoric miniature, from a 15th century manuscript (litho)
XJF308724 The Hour of Death, an allegoric miniature, from a 15th century manuscript (litho) by French School, (15th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

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"Devouring: A Feast for the Senses at the Edinburgh Festival Cafe" Step into a world of culinary delights as the Edinburgh Festival Cafe becomes a haven for devourers. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee and delectable pastries fills the air, enticing visitors to indulge in their favorite treats. As you sip your steaming cup of joe, immerse yourself in the captivating artwork adorning the walls. One painting catches your eye - "The Dragon Devouring the Companions of Cadmus. " Created by Hendrik Goltzius in 1588, it depicts an intense battle between man and beast, reminding us of our primal instincts. It serves as a reminder that sometimes we are consumed by our own desires. Venturing further into this gastronomic paradise, you stumble upon Malik-I-Maidan at Bijapur Fort in Karnataka, India. This colossal cannon devours attention with its grandeur and historical significance. Its imposing presence reminds us that power can consume even the mightiest. But nature too has its way of devouring; just look at Serengeti National Park's majestic giraffes grazing peacefully amidst breathtaking landscapes. These gentle giants symbolize grace and elegance while consuming leaves from towering trees – truly a sight to behold. In another corner lies a grotesque caricature titled "The Evil Genius Of Industrial Strife, " depicting how conflicts can devour lives within society's grasp. It serves as a stark reminder that unity is crucial to prevent such monstrous outcomes. As you explore further, mosaic art from Istanbul's Great Palace Mosaic Museum captures your imagination with intricate designs showcasing mythical creatures feasting on one another – an artistic portrayal of eternal cycles where everything devours or gets devoured. Moving away from art but not intensity, witness Brunnhilde's deathbed scene unfold before your eyes - her tragic fate sealed as she succumbs to flames that mercilessly engulf her being. Her story reminds us that destiny can devour even the most valiant souls.