Evil Collection (#6)

Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf
Vintage colour engraving of Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf. Little Red Riding Hood, or Little Red Ridinghood, also known as Little Red Cap or simply Red Riding Hood

Saint Michael the Archangel Defeats Satan (oil on canvas)
868086 Saint Michael the Archangel Defeats Satan (oil on canvas) by Giaquinto, Corrado (1690-1765); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Humanity Against Evil, 1908 (marble)
868276 Humanity Against Evil, 1908 (marble) by Cellini, Gaetano (1875-1937); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio

Sketch for a ceiling painting depicting a scene from a series on the History of the Theatre
XAM74826 Sketch for a ceiling painting depicting a scene from a series on the History of the Theatre by Matsch, Franz von (1861-1942); Burgtheater, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: by Franz von Matsch)

Apocalypse Tapestry or Apocalypse of Angers, 1375-80 (tapestry)
CUL4925483 Apocalypse Tapestry or Apocalypse of Angers, 1375-80 (tapestry) by Bataille, Nicolas (fl. 1363-1400); 160x230 cm; Chateau d'Angers

Satan before God, c. 1750 (oil on canvas)
868087 Satan before God, c.1750 (oil on canvas) by Giaquinto, Corrado (1690-1765); 88x117 cm; Vatican Museums and Galleries

Tapestry inspired by the work of Hieronymus Bosch, c. 1560 (gold, silver, silk and wool)
CUL4907312 Tapestry inspired by the work of Hieronymus Bosch, c.1560 (gold, silver, silk and wool) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516) (after); 298x368 cm; (add.info)

Remember Belgium, c. 1918 (colour litho)
699143 Remember Belgium, c.1918 (colour litho) by Young, Ellsworth (1866-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remember Belgium - Buy bonds - Fourth Liberty Loan. ); © Galerie Bilderwelt

The Heart of a Serpent
Ruslan Bolgov (Axe)

Life (oil on canvas)
471202 Life (oil on canvas) by Berghe, Frits van den (1883-1939); 141x151 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

The Last Judgement and the Seven Works of Mercy (oil on panel)
471091 The Last Judgement and the Seven Works of Mercy (oil on panel) by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541); 248x406 cm; Sint-Janshospitaal, Bruges

The Last Judgement and the Seven Works of Mercy, centre panel (oil on panel)
471092 The Last Judgement and the Seven Works of Mercy, centre panel (oil on panel) by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541); Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

The Fall of the Rebel Angels, 1554 (oil on panel)
471159 The Fall of the Rebel Angels, 1554 (oil on panel) by Floris, Frans (1519-70); 303x220 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Copperplate engraving from Physica Sacra'by the Swiss scholar. Johann Jakob Scheuchzer
5306589 Copperplate engraving from Physica Sacra by the Swiss scholar. Johann Jakob Scheuchzer by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); Universal History Archive/UIG

Copperplate engraving from Physica Sacra'by the Swiss scholar. Johann Jakob Scheuchzer
5306587 Copperplate engraving from Physica Sacra by the Swiss scholar. Johann Jakob Scheuchzer by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Darkness in Her Veins
Ruslan Bolgov (Axe)

War (litho)
6000140 War (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: War. Illustration from Jugend, Muenchner Illustrierte Wochenschrift fur Kunst und Leben (G Hirths Kunstverlag)

The Tale Red Riding Hood, page from Stories or Tales of the Past. With Moralites by Charles Perrault
3482441 The Tale Red Riding Hood, page from Stories or Tales of the Past. With Moralites by Charles Perrault, Paris: Claude Barbin, 1697 (print & woodcut on paper) by Clouzier

A gift for the master, plate 47 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching) (see also 175023)
IND81666 A gift for the master, plate 47 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching) (see also 175023) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 21.8x15 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

Greek mythology - Pandora nad her box
Vintage engraving of Pandora nad her box after Lawrence Alma-Tadema. In Greek mythology, Pandora was the first human woman created by the gods

Death of the Strong Wicked Man, illustration from The Grave by Robert Blair
1785950 Death of the Strong Wicked Man, illustration from The Grave by Robert Blair, engraved by Louis Schiavonetti (hand-coloured etching) (see also 1785949-52) by Blake

Saint Anthony Beaten by the Devils, (pen and brown ink, brown wash)
827546 Saint Anthony Beaten by the Devils, (pen and brown ink, brown wash) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); 21x26.5

Robert the Devyll (engraving)
2777465 Robert the Devyll (engraving) by English School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert the Devyll)

Knight, Death, and the Devil, 1513 (engraving)
4071439 Knight, Death, and the Devil, 1513 (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 24.6x18.8 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: The Christian knight)

Folio from a miniature Book of Hours, use of Rome, Bruges, 1530-35 (tempera on vellum) (see also 492863-81)
492863 Folio from a miniature Book of Hours, use of Rome, Bruges, 1530-35 (tempera on vellum) (see also 492863-81) by Bening

Scene from Faust (chromolitho)
974034 Scene from Faust (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Faust: the duel)

Hercules Killing Cacus, (woodcut)
659519 Hercules Killing Cacus, (woodcut) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617); 41x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules Killing Cacus. Hendrik Goltzius (1558-1617). Woodcut

Saint Michael, c. 1840 (water-based paint on wood panel)
BRN195815 Saint Michael, c. 1840 (water-based paint on wood panel) by Aragon, Jose Rafael (c.1795-1862); 26x17.5 cm; The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Then Perseus held aloft the Gorgons head, illustration for How Perseus came Home again
IL193703 Then Perseus held aloft the Gorgons head, illustration for How Perseus came Home again, from The Heroes of Greek Fairy Tales, by Charles Kingsley (1819-75) (colour litho) by Davie

Second stage of Cruelty, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth
STC451169 Second stage of Cruelty, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Joseph and Potiphars Wife (oil on canvas)
862741 Joseph and Potiphars Wife (oil on canvas) by Bassetti, Marcantonio (1586-1630) (studio of); 119.2x154.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

A Morning Ride in Athens (engraving)
1047097 A Morning Ride in Athens (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Morning Ride in Athens)

Cinderella and her Wicked Sisters, 1892 (oil on canvas)
827470 Cinderella and her Wicked Sisters, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Meyer, Emile (1823-1910); 113x125.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cinderella and her Wicked Sisters. Emile Meyer (1823-1910)

Knight, Death, and the Devil, 1513 (engraving)
883704 Knight, Death, and the Devil, 1513 (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: The Christian knight)

Lady Robbers, front page of the Illustrierte Zeitung, May 1897 (colour litho)
CHT163234 Lady Robbers, front page of the Illustrierte Zeitung, May 1897 (colour litho) by Austrian School, (19th century); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

Rustam killing the White Demon, illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings), by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c)
STC153444 Rustam killing the White Demon, illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings), by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c.934-c.1020), from the Large Clive Album by Indian School

Death to the monster, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
486924 Death to the monster, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 20th September 1914 (colour litho) by French School

Lilith, 1887 (oil on canvas) (detail of 125798)
483200 Lilith, 1887 (oil on canvas) (detail of 125798) by Collier, John (1850-1934); (add.info.: character in Jewish mythology; first wife of Adam, created from the same clay)

Ms. New Coll 380, f41r. The antiquities of the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary, Carlisle, drawn by Robert Carlile
833750 Ms. New Coll 380, f41r. The antiquities of the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary, Carlisle, drawn by Robert Carlile, 1795 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Carlile

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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.