Disembowelling Collection

A Dog and a Cat near a partially disembowelled Deer, 1645-1660. Creator: Jan Baptist Weenix
A Dog and a Cat near a partially disembowelled Deer, 1645-1660

The Martydom of St Erasmus, 1474 (oil on panel)
SOA235441 The Martydom of St Erasmus, 1474 (oil on panel) by Netherlandish School, (15th century); 50x69 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London, UK

The Reward of Cruelty, from The Four Stages of Cruelty, engraved by Thomas Cook (1744-1818) 1799 (coloured engraving)
CHT235018 The Reward of Cruelty, from The Four Stages of Cruelty, engraved by Thomas Cook (1744-1818) 1799 (coloured engraving) by Hogarth

Man-Lion Incarnation of God Vishnu (Narasimha) Disemboweling King Hiranykashipu, 10th/11th century

The World Turned Upside Down (colour litho)
CHT219312 The World Turned Upside Down (colour litho) by Russian School (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Russian, out of copyright

The Death of Cato, 1634. Creator: Willem Basse
The Death of Cato, 1634

Narasimha, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Narasimha, 1886

The Dissecting Room, ca. 1838. Creator: T. C. Wilson
The Dissecting Room, ca. 1838

A Butcher, January 1, 1790. January 1, 1790. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A Butcher, January 1, 1790

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

Dismembering and cooking an enemy, from Americae Tertia Pars
XIR214143 Dismembering and cooking an enemy, from Americae Tertia Pars.. 1562 (coloured engraving) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98); Service Historique de la Marine, Vincennes

Salmon killed for roe. The salmon roe (the female fishs eggs, red) will be processed and sold as food. This is the ZAO Gidrostroi fish factory, in Kitovy village, Yasny

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"Exploring the Gruesome Art of Disembowelling: A Glimpse into Historical Depictions" From ancient civilizations to medieval Europe, the act has been a subject that both fascinates and horrifies. In Indian artwork like "Indians as Cannibals, " we witness oil on copper paintings depicting gruesome scenes of cannibalism, highlighting the dark side of human nature. Moving forward in time, "The Martyrdom of St Erasmus" showcases an oil on panel painting from 1474, capturing the brutal execution method used during that era. The vivid colors and intricate details emphasize the martyr's sacrifice for his beliefs. In "A Human Sacrifice, " a late 18th-century watercolor on paper from Teatro de la Nueva Espana, we are confronted with a chilling scene where lives were taken to appease ancient gods. This illustration sheds light on the rituals practiced by indigenous cultures at that time. During Elizabeth I's reign in England (1533-1603), Catholics faced persecution and death for their faith. An engraving captures this dark period in history when executions were carried out as punishment for religious dissenters. "The Reward of Cruelty" presents a colored engraving from Thomas Cook's series called "The Four Stages of Cruelty. " It depicts animals taking revenge on their tormentors, serving as a reminder that cruelty begets its own consequences. "The Usual Punishments in Germany during the Middle Ages" is an engraving found in Laienspiegel by Ulrich Tengler. This image provides insight into how justice was administered through violent means during those times. "Cannibals Preparing their Victims" portrays an unsettling scene where Jean de Brebeuf and Gabriel Lallemant are being skinned by Iroquois tribesmen. Painted around 1800-08, this oil on panel artwork depicts the horrors faced by European explorers in North America.