Dread Collection

Deux meres ( Two Mothers ), 1888. Artist: Leon-Maxime Faivre
Deux meres ( Two Mothers ), 1888. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Lady in Black, c1860s. Creator: Edgar Degas
Lady in Black, c1860s

L'Allemagne Abattue; La peur allemande; "Que Dieu protégé nos foyers ! " --D'apres... 1918
L'Allemagne Abattue; La peur allemande; "Que Dieu protege nos foyers ! " --D'apres l'Illustrirte Zeitung da 31 octobre 1918, 1918

Hans of Iceland before the tribunal, c1889. Creator: Guillaume Albert Demarest
Hans of Iceland before the tribunal, c1889

Autumn Midnight, 1923 (woodcut on paper)
NGW390193 Autumn Midnight, 1923 (woodcut on paper) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); 19.2x10.7 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info.: Woman sitting up in bed)

The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1635. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1635. God ordered Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac as a test of his faith (Genesis, XXII: 1-13)

Martha Brae Rafting, Trelawny Parish, Jamaica (MR)

The interior, Chapel Nova or St. Brizio Chapel, northern wall: "Pandemonium", detail, 1500-02 (fresco)
6262736 The interior, Chapel Nova or St. Brizio Chapel, northern wall: " Pandemonium", detail, 1500-02 (fresco) by Signorelli, Luca (c.1450-1523); Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta)

The aged King Louis XI of France fearing death (colour litho)
3621697 The aged King Louis XI of France fearing death (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Ladys Pet, but the Burglars Dread (engraving)
1626711 The Ladys Pet, but the Burglars Dread (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ladys Pet, but the Burglars Dread)

The spirit of the caulkers (chromolitho)
1093872 The spirit of the caulkers (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The spirit of the caulkers)

Little Tamara Hallett grits her teeth for the moment that every child dreads. A balloon has been blown up too far and it bursts as pricked by a pin. October 1976 P004773

Heads, 1910. Artist: Filonov, Pavel Nikolayevich (1883-1941)
Heads, 1910. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Woman with a Child Afraid of a Dog, 17th century. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Woman with a Child Afraid of a Dog, 17th century. From the Museum of Fine Art, Budapest

Christ Drives the Money-Changers from the Temple, 1626. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Christ Drives the Money-Changers from the Temple, 1626. From the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow

NAUGHTY PUSS ! The title of the present picture has evidently caused the pretty little child to dread too much familiarity with Pussy hereafter

Pavor, from Prosopographia, ca. 1585-90. ca. 1585-90. Creator: Philip Galle
Pavor, from Prosopographia, ca. 1585-90

Racial / Zulu Girl Close-Up
A close-up photograph of a Zulu girl with short dreadlocked hair. Date: 1936

Scream 1895 Lithograph Image 14 1 / 16 x 9 5 / 16
Artokoloro

Dread Renard Enemies Hendrick van Alcmar Fox
Artokoloro

Mary Magdalene in Penitence, c. 1567-8 (oil on canvas)
XIR899785 Mary Magdalene in Penitence, c.1567-8 (oil on canvas) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); Museo e Gallerie Nazionali di Capodimonte, Naples

The spirit of the book -or anticipation of the year 1813, a satire on the pending publication of The Book part of a campaign to attack the Regent through his wife, showing a figure, draped in white

Fearfulness, Raphael Sadeler (I), 1592

Dangers of wealth, Philips Galle, Hadrianus Junius, 1563

CANADA: COLONIAL TRACT. Title-page of Encouragements, a tract promoting settlement in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada, by Sir Robert Gordon, Baron Lochinvar, printed at Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1625

The Spirit Of The Book -or Anticipation Of The Year 1813, A Satire On The Pending Publication Of The Book Part Of A Campaign To Attack The Regent Through His Wife, Showing A Figure, Draped In White

Horsemen 5 - Germani
GERMANI : the dread aroused by the horseman of ancient Germany is expressed in the Valkyrie, mythical warriors whom the living tribesmen seek to emulate

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"Dread: A Powerful Emotion Captured in Art" From the hauntingly beautiful painting "Deux meres (Two Mothers)" by Leon-Maxime Faivre to Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn's intense portrayal of fear in "The Sacrifice of Isaac, " the theme resonates through centuries of art. In Martha Brae, Trelawny Parish, Jamaica, we witness both excitement and trepidation as tourists embark on a thrilling rafting adventure. The juxtaposition of thrill and anxiety creates a sense that heightens the experience. Moving to the Chapel Nova or St. Brizio Chapel, we encounter a fresco titled "Pandemonium. " This detailed masterpiece depicts chaos and despair, evoking an overwhelming feeling within its viewers. Even powerful figures like King Louis XI feared death, as depicted in a color lithograph capturing his aged countenance filled with apprehension. This artwork reminds us that even those who seem invincible are not immune to dread. "The Lady's Pet but the Burglar's Dread" is an engraving that captures the tension between vulnerability and danger. It serves as a reminder that what brings comfort can also be a source of fear. In another piece called "The Spirit of Caulkers, " chromolithography portrays workers united against oppressive conditions. Their collective strength emerges from their shared fears and anxieties – transforming dread into resilience. Filinov’s painting “Heads” explores existential angst through abstract forms, reflecting our universal struggle with inner demons and uncertainties that haunt us all at some point in life. Finally, Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn returns with his timeless work "Woman with Child Afraid of Dog. " Here we see innocence confronted by perceived threat - reminding us how easily fear can grip our hearts when faced with unknown dangers. Through these diverse artworks spanning different eras and styles, one thing remains constant: a powerful emotion that transcends time and culture.