Evil Collection (#2)

DANTE: INFERNO. Charon, ferryman of the river Styx. Wood engraving, 1861, after Gustave Dore

French poster for the Socialist Party (SFIO)
A French poster for the Socialist Party SFIO (French Section of the Workers International), showing men who have fought in the First World War facing up to a degenerate capitalist kneeling down to

Satan in council engraving 1885
Engraving by Gustave Dore

As I Was Going to St. Ives. Illustration by Arthur Rackham for a 1913 edition of Mother Goose
MOTHER GOOSE, 1913. As I Was Going to St. Ives. Illustration by Arthur Rackham for a 1913 edition of Mother Goose

MICHELANGELO: ADAM & EVE. The Temptation and Expulsion. Fresco by Michelangelo from the Sistine Chapel

DÜRER: EVE, 1507. Oil on wood by Albrecht Dürer, 1507
DÜRER: EVE, 1507. Oil on wood by Albrecht Dürer, 1507

Saint Ignatius of Loyola
Ignatius of Loyola casting out evil spirits. Printed color halftone reproduction of a painting by Rubens

Anti-Demon Prayer
This prayer will defend you against evil spirits and demons : if they can t read it, they can take warning from the picture !

The Evil Spirits, c. 1899. Creator: Auguste Rodin
The Evil Spirits, c. 1899

Production of Gounods Faust by Carl Rosa Opera Company
Characters from Charles Gounods opera Faust in a touring production by the Carl Rosa Opera Company. Seen here are Charles Manners as Bertram, the Irish tenor Barton McGuckin as Faust

Iris Murdoch - British Novelist
Dame Jean Iris Murdoch DBE (1919-1999) - British Author and Philosopher Date: 1967

Satan approaching earth engraving
Satan approaching the confines of the earth engraving by Gustave Dore

FOUR HORSEMEN. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Color woodcut, German, 1523

WITCHES: WALPURGIS NIGHT. Walpurgis night on the Blocksberg, Germany. Woodcut, Leipzig, 1669

Detail of an Indian Mughal painting, c1590, depicting Noahs Ark threatened, according to Muslim tradition, by Iblis
MUGHAL: NOAHs ARK. Detail of an Indian Mughal painting, c1590, depicting Noahs Ark threatened, according to Muslim tradition, by Iblis, the devil, who was thrown overboard by Noahs sons

The Temptation of Christ: oil on wood, c1500, by Juan de Flandes
TEMPTATION OF CHRIST. The Temptation of Christ: oil on wood, c1500, by Juan de Flandes

MILTON: PARADISE LOST. Having entered Paradise, Satan, standing on the Tree of Life, looks out over the beautfiul landscape around him (Book 4, line 247). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DI PAOLO: ADAM & EVE. The Expulsion from Paradise. Tempera on wood by Giovanni Di Paolo

Smoking shotgun
Smoking gun. Smoking chambers of a double- barrelled shotgun

North Berwick Witches casting spells
The North Berwick Witches -- Satan lures Dr Fian and other misguided people to indulge in evil practices such as causing shipwrecks by casting spells

The Evil Spirits of the Modern Daily Press (colour litho)
3620689 The Evil Spirits of the Modern Daily Press (colour litho) by Griffin, Sydney B. (1854- c.1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Evil Spirits of the Modern Daily Press)

St. Michael Weighing the Souls, from the Last Judgement, c
MAE170072 St. Michael Weighing the Souls, from the Last Judgement, c.1445-50 (oil on panel) (see 20546) by Weyden, Rogier van der (1399-1464); Hotel Dieu, Beaune

MATTHEW HOPKINS (d. 1647). English witch-finder. Hopkins with two witches and their familiar spirits. Line engraving, 1792, reproducing an engraving of 1647

DRAGON. Draco Aethiopicus: engraving from Ulisse Aldrovandis Serpentum et Draconium Historiae, Bologna, 1640

POSADA: SEVEN DEADLY SINS. A rich man hounded by the Seven Deadly Sins. Type metal engraving, early 20th century, by Jos

WORLD WAR I POSTER. Subscribe to the Sixth War Loan. Austrian World War I poster by Maximilian Lenz, 1917

RUSSIA: ICON. Miracle of St. George and the Dragon. Roston-Suzdal School, Russia. Early 16th century

SCENES FROM GENESIS. Creation, Birth of Eve, Fall, and Expulsion: illuminations from an English Psalter

Opening of Pandoras box, scene from A Wonder Book, by Nathaniel Hawthorne (colour litho)
5996258 Opening of Pandoras box, scene from A Wonder Book, by Nathaniel Hawthorne (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of Pandoras box)

The Laocoon as Jehovah with Satan and Adam, c. 1820 (line engraving)
FIT77549 The Laocoon as Jehovah with Satan and Adam, c.1820 (line engraving) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 26.3x21.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

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HARROWING OF HELL. St John with Prochoros: manuscript illumination from a Greek Gospel Lectionary, 11th century

WATTS: THE MINOTAUR. The Minotaur by George Frederic Watts. Oil on canvas
WATTS: THE MINOTAUR. " The Minotaur" by George Frederic Watts. Oil on canvas

Marguerite of Antioch
MARGARET (or MARINA) of Antioch martyr : confronted by a dragon, her evil enemy, whom she made disappear by making the sign of the cross

Tantalus, engraved by Giulio Sanuto, c. 1550s (engraving)
XJF472234 Tantalus, engraved by Giulio Sanuto, c.1550s (engraving) by Titian (Tiziano Vecelli) (c.1488-1576) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Irvingites; Wrestling
IRVINGITES Followers of Edward Irving wrestle with a sinner, hoping to persuade him to forsake his evil ways

Carhampton Apple Tree
APPLE TREE CUSTOM Trees are toasted with mulled cider while singing a wassail song; cider-soaked toast is left for robins, and guns are fired to frighten evil spirits

Macedonian Empire
If the prophecies of Daniel are rightly interpreted, his four-horned goat represents MACEDONIAN EMPIRE ruled by an evil king of mysterious countenance

End of a Vampire
The end of a Bohemian vampire - his coffin is opened, and a red-hot iron is plunged into his evil heart

Holmes & Watson / 1893
THE FINAL PROBLEM Holmes shows Watson his bleeding knuckles, incurred in the fight against Moriartys evil network

La Guerre dans Mars (The War on Mars), by Arnould Galopin. The evil Zapatos attack the benevolent Megacephales. From Aventures Fantastiques d un Jeune Parisien

Stephan Paumgartner portrayed as Saint George, left panel of the Paumgartner Altarpiece, c
XIR498140 Stephan Paumgartner portrayed as Saint George, left panel of the Paumgartner Altarpiece, c.1500 (tempera on panel) (see also 495745) by DAOErer or Duerer

The Archangel Michael and his angels fighting the dragon, 1865-1866. Artist: Gustave Dore
The Archangel Michael and his angels fighting the dragon, 1865-1866. The Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus in her arms looks down from Heaven. From Gustave Dores Bible (Revelation 12:1)

Bulgarian kukeri masks. They are used in winter solstice festivities by dancers that accompany musicians throughout the villages, dancing rhythmically to drive away evil and invite good

The Archangel Michael overthrowing Lucifer, 1656. Creator: Francesco Maffei
The Archangel Michael overthrowing Lucifer, 1656.

A cautionary story showing damnation of evil souls
5669735 A cautionary story showing damnation of evil souls; (add.info.: Traditional 19th century Russian Illustration depicting a cautionary story showing damnation of evil souls)

A 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum
5669638 A 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

Compendium Maleficarum
5669544 Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

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"Unveiling the Shadows: Exploring the Enigmatic Realm of Evil" Delving into the depths of darkness, we encounter a profound symbol from Japanese folklore - the three wise monkeys. These ancient figures remind us to see no evil, hear no evil, and speak no evil, cautioning against succumbing to wickedness. In our quest for understanding, we stumble upon Eliphas Levi's Baphomet - an embodiment of equilibrium amidst opposing forces. This enigmatic figure challenges our perception of good and evil, urging us to find harmony within ourselves. DANTE's Divine Comedy beckons us further into this labyrinthine exploration. The frontispiece reveals Dante himself standing alongside Baphomet - a testament to the delicate balance between light and shadow that permeates his journey through Inferno. As history unfolds before our eyes, we witness the Salem witch trials' court records bearing testimony to humanity's darkest moments. Fear and superstition intertwine as innocent lives are condemned in a whirlwind of paranoia and malevolence. Seeking solace amidst chaos, Saint John Climacus ascends his heavenly ladder in pursuit of spiritual enlightenment. A beacon of hope amidst despair, he reminds us that even in times tainted by evil deeds, redemption is possible through faith and perseverance. The statue depicting Perseus slaying Medusa serves as a powerful metaphor for conquering one's inner demons. In facing adversity head-on with courage and determination, we can overcome the malevolent forces that threaten to consume us. In 1887 Michigan witnessed Devils Toboggan Slide - an ominous warning against indulgence in vice during the Temperance Movement era. This chilling broadsheet serves as a reminder that unchecked desires can lead down treacherous paths towards damnation. Novgorod Icon's Last Judgement painting portrays divine justice meted out upon sinners with unyielding severity. It compels introspection on our own actions while reminding us that evil deeds will not go unpunished.