Earthquake Collection (#7)

Pope Leo III and the Emperor Charlemagne from an 8th century mosaic in the Church of Saint Susanna at the Baths of
6338901 Pope Leo III and the Emperor Charlemagne from an 8th century mosaic in the Church of Saint Susanna at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome

Sejanus saves Tiberius 26AD
908847 Sejanus saves Tiberius 26AD by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published Hutchinson & Co circa 1920)

The interior, Chapel Nova or St. Brizio Chapel, northern wall: "Pandemonium"fresco by Luca Signorelli
6263074 The interior, Chapel Nova or St. Brizio Chapel, northern wall: " Pandemonium" fresco by Luca Signorelli, (1500 - 1502)

The Virgin protecting Siena against earthquakes in 1466, 1467 (oil on panel)
XIR444285 The Virgin protecting Siena against earthquakes in 1466, 1467 (oil on panel) by Martini, Francesco di Giorgio (1439-1502); Archivio di Stato, Siena

View of the ruins of the Chiese del Purgatorio, destroyed during the 1881 earthquake
XEE4169333 View of the ruins of the Chiese del Purgatorio, destroyed during the 1881 earthquake on the island of Ischia (Italy)

View of Pointe a Pitre (Pointe-a-Pitre) after the earthquake on 8 / 02 / 1843
JLJ4687834 View of Pointe a Pitre (Pointe-a-Pitre) after the earthquake on 8/02/1843. Engraving of the 19th century Chartres, Musee des Beaux Arts by French School

The Death of Marcus Curtius, Villa Centurione, Sampierdarena, 1613-15 (fresco)
LRI1762610 The Death of Marcus Curtius, Villa Centurione, Sampierdarena, 1613-15 (fresco) by Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644); Luisa Ricciarini; Italian, out of copyright

The Lisbon earthquake in 1755
LSE4093238 The Lisbon earthquake in 1755. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info)

Paul and Silas in prison, from The Bible Picture Book published by Thomas Nelson, c
3482281 Paul and Silas in prison, from The Bible Picture Book published by Thomas Nelson, c.1950 (litho) by Margetson, William Henry (1861-1940); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The City of Kushan, in Persia, recently destroyed by an Earthquake (engraving)
1627712 The City of Kushan, in Persia, recently destroyed by an Earthquake (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The City of Kushan, in Persia)

The Eruption of Mount Etna, Sicily (engraving)
1044095 The Eruption of Mount Etna, Sicily (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eruption of Mount Etna, Sicily)

The Exterior of a Japanese Theatre (engraving)
1036531 The Exterior of a Japanese Theatre (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Exterior of a Japanese Theatre)

Street view in Polla (the Ancient Forum Popilii), after the earthquake of 1857 (engraving)
967922 Street view in Polla (the Ancient Forum Popilii), after the earthquake of 1857 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The earthquake in New York (engraving)
736075 The earthquake in New York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The earthquake in New York; exciting panic in a wholesale warehouse in Broadway;)

Post office, Nagoya, Japan following an earthquake
Vintage 19th century photograph: ruins of the post office, Nagoya, Japan following an earthquake

Music concourse and arch, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
c.1900 vintage photograph: music concourse and arch, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, before the 1906 earthquake, concert in progress

Church interior damage, Bussana Vecchia, Italy 1887
19th century vintage photograph: Church interior, earthquake damage, Bussana Vecchia, Sanremo, Italy 1887

Earthquake damage, Bussana Vecchia, Sanremo, Italy 1887
19th century vintage photograph: Earthquake damage, Bussana Vecchia, Sanremo, Italy 1887

The Earthquake at Constantinople (engraving)
1602091 The Earthquake at Constantinople (engraving) by Robertson, James (1813-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earthquake at Constantinople)

The Island of Ischia (engraving)
1590281 The Island of Ischia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Island of Ischia. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 March 1881)

Historical views of Spain. Bullfighter about to kill a bull with dagger and lance in a bullring with female picador 76, burning heretics at the stake in an Auto da Fe 77

The Earthquake in Ischia (engraving)
1107128 The Earthquake in Ischia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earthquake in Ischia)

Ms 422 The Opening of the Sixth Seal, from an Apocalypse (vellum)
XCM240232 Ms 422 The Opening of the Sixth Seal, from an Apocalypse (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Cambrai, France; French, out of copyright

Ms R. 16. 2 fol. 7a The Sixth Seal, from the Trinity Apocalypse, c. 1250 (vellum)
BAL40916 Ms R.16.2 fol.7a The Sixth Seal, from the Trinity Apocalypse, c.1250 (vellum) by English School, (13th century); Trinity College, Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: St)

Three times the terrain trembled under my feet engraving after M
XEE4408661 Three times the terrain trembled under my feet engraving after M. de Sainsons drawing for the Book of Daniel Defoe (De foe) " Robinson Crusoe" French edition of 1837

The catastrophe of Sicily and Calabria
LLM462118 The catastrophe of Sicily and Calabria by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The catastrophe of Sicily and Calabria)

Arabian Astrologers, copy of an illustration from In Somnium Sciopinis
STC202532 Arabian Astrologers, copy of an illustration from In Somnium Sciopinis by Macrobius, Venice 1513, used in a History of Magic, published late 19th century (woodcut) by Italian School

Marcus Curtius leaping into the gulf, c. 1730 (oil on canvas)
3081888 Marcus Curtius leaping into the gulf, c.1730 (oil on canvas) by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765); 73.7x98.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

The Great Wave off Kanagawa from from the series 36 Views of Mt
3057164 The Great Wave off Kanagawa from from the series 36 Views of Mt. Fuji ; 1831 (hand-coloured woodblock print) by Hokusai

Earthquake at Charleston (engraving)
1624650 Earthquake at Charleston (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Earthquake at Charleston)

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"Unleashing Nature's Fury: Devastating Earthquakes Throughout History" The Imperial Hotel in Tokyo stands as a testament to the resilience of a city that has endured multiple earthquakes. A serene view of Lincoln Cathedral from the North West, frozen in time before it experienced the destructive force of an earthquake. Calitri, a picturesque town in Italy's Avellino province, bears scars from past earthquakes but remains steadfast in its beauty amidst Europe's seismic activity. Once standing tall and proud, the Colossus Of Rhodes fell victim to an ancient earthquake, leaving only fragments behind as a reminder of its former grandeur. After the earthquake struck with devastating force, communities rallied together to rebuild and restore hope amidst the ruins left behind. The haunting image captures the heart-wrenching aftermath of Armenia's 1989 earthquake - a stark reminder of nature's indiscriminate power. Seminara Sanctuary Madonna dei Poveri still holds on tightly to faith despite enduring tremors that have tested both structures and spirits alike. An aerial view reveals the ominous San Andreas fault snaking through California - a constant reminder that seismic activity lies just beneath our feet. Lisbon stood proudly before being ravaged by one of history's most catastrophic earthquakes; its pre-quake charm forever etched into memory and artistry. Jamaica remembers when Mother Nature shook their island paradise with an unforgiving earthquake - yet they emerged stronger than ever before. This engraving depicts Quito moments prior to a devastating earthquake, capturing both its architectural splendor and impending tragedy within one frame. Messina Cathedral in Sicily once stood as an architectural marvel until it crumbled under the relentless force unleashed by an unforgiving quake. In these images lie stories untold – tales of destruction and resilience woven together by mankind’s unwavering spirit to rebuild and rise above the ruins.