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Fainting Collection (#2)

"Fainting: A Momentary Surrender to the Unseen" In Esther before Ahasuerus, Artemisia Gentileschi captures the delicate moment when Esther's strength wanes

Background imageFainting Collection: Martin Luther is unconscious in his monastery cell, together with other monks playing lute

Martin Luther is unconscious in his monastery cell, together with other monks playing lute, 1850s (engraving)
UTD4914765 Martin Luther is unconscious in his monastery cell, together with other monks playing lute, 1850s (engraving) by Konig

Background imageFainting Collection: The entombment of Christ, 16th century, (oil on wood)

The entombment of Christ, 16th century, (oil on wood)
7129538 The entombment of Christ, 16th century, (oil on wood) by Italian School, (16th century); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Background imageFainting Collection: Deposition of Christ, 1587, (oil on wood)

Deposition of Christ, 1587, (oil on wood)
7129043 Deposition of Christ, 1587, (oil on wood) by Pieri, Stefano (1542-1629); Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Deposition of Christ, 1587, Stefano Pieri)

Background imageFainting Collection: St Francis being held up by an angel whilst in ecstasy, (painting)

St Francis being held up by an angel whilst in ecstasy, (painting)
7130055 St Francis being held up by an angel whilst in ecstasy, (painting) by Crispin of Viterbo (1668-1750); Santa Maria della Vittoria, Rome

Background imageFainting Collection: Miracles of St. Ignatius of Loyola - 1620

Miracles of St. Ignatius of Loyola - 1620
7352739 Miracles of St. Ignatius of Loyola - 1620 by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Chiesa del Gesu e dei Santi Ambrogio e Andrea, Genoa, Liguria

Background imageFainting Collection: Deposition, (oil on canvas)

Deposition, (oil on canvas)
7129304 Deposition, (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Caliari, Paolo) (1528-88); Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Deposition, Paolo Veronese, oil on canvas, Doria Pamphilj gallery, Rome)

Background imageFainting Collection: Deposition from the cross, 1503-07, (panel)

Deposition from the cross, 1503-07, (panel)
7129143 Deposition from the cross, 1503-07, (panel) by Lippi, Filippino (c.1457-1504) & Perugino, Pietro (1446-1523); Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageFainting Collection: Queen Caroline Mathilde (Caroline-Mathilde) of Denmark (1751-1775)

Queen Caroline Mathilde (Caroline-Mathilde) of Denmark (1751-1775) forced to sign the divorce documents following her
ELD4885957 Queen Caroline Mathilde (Caroline-Mathilde) of Denmark (1751-1775) forced to sign the divorce documents following her extramarital adventure in 1772

Background imageFainting Collection: The Death of Peter Paul Rubens, 1827 (oil on canvas)

The Death of Peter Paul Rubens, 1827 (oil on canvas)
471359 The Death of Peter Paul Rubens, 1827 (oil on canvas) by Bree, Mathieu Ignace van (1773-1839); 290x363 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Background imageFainting Collection: Triptych of the Crucifixion (oil on panel)

Triptych of the Crucifixion (oil on panel)
3587453 Triptych of the Crucifixion (oil on panel) by Joos van Gent (Joos van Wassenhove) (fl.1460-75); 326.5 cmx214.9 cm; St

Background imageFainting Collection: Calvary, from the Orsini Polyptych (tempera on panel) (see also 471172-4)

Calvary, from the Orsini Polyptych (tempera on panel) (see also 471172-4)
471175 Calvary, from the Orsini Polyptych (tempera on panel) (see also 471172-4) by Martini, Simone (1284-1344); 23x14 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Background imageFainting Collection: Rioting women breaking into a fashionable restaurant in Berlin, World War I, 1916 (colour litho)

Rioting women breaking into a fashionable restaurant in Berlin, World War I, 1916 (colour litho)
6000374 Rioting women breaking into a fashionable restaurant in Berlin, World War I, 1916 (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFainting Collection: Madame Leroux; By Francis Eleanor Trollope; The next moment her eyes met his in the glass; her fac

Madame Leroux; By Francis Eleanor Trollope; The next moment her eyes met his in the glass; her fac Creator
Madame Leroux ; By Francis Eleanor Trollope; The next moment her eyes met his in the glass; her face looked strangely ghastly, 1890. From " The Graphic

Background imageFainting Collection: The Fainting Fit, 1894 (litho on cream wove paper)

The Fainting Fit, 1894 (litho on cream wove paper)
5860540 The Fainting Fit, 1894 (litho on cream wove paper) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 38.2--28.1 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imageFainting Collection: The Belgian patriots are protesting: a German circus passing through Charleroi is forced to pack

The Belgian patriots are protesting: a German circus passing through Charleroi is forced to pack up luggage
XEE4183207 The Belgian patriots are protesting: a German circus passing through Charleroi is forced to pack up luggage. Circus Gleich is thrilled by the anti-Germanic crowd that sings Marseillaise

Background imageFainting Collection: The Troubles of an Artists Wife (engraving)

The Troubles of an Artists Wife (engraving)
1596368 The Troubles of an Artists Wife (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Troubles of an Artists Wife)

Background imageFainting Collection: The Sicilian Vespers, 1846 (oil on canvas)

The Sicilian Vespers, 1846 (oil on canvas)
703017 The Sicilian Vespers, 1846 (oil on canvas) by Hayez, Francesco (1791-1882); Galleria Nazionale d Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio

Background imageFainting Collection: A traveller in turban plays dead while attacked by a bear. 1811 (etching)

A traveller in turban plays dead while attacked by a bear. 1811 (etching)
7235861 A traveller in turban plays dead while attacked by a bear. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A traveller in turban plays dead while attacked by a bear)

Background imageFainting Collection: Polichinelle et la mere Gigogne - Lithography, from Theatre des marionnettes du jardin des Tuileries

Polichinelle et la mere Gigogne - Lithography, from Theatre des marionnettes du jardin des Tuileries
LSE4088936 Polichinelle et la mere Gigogne - Lithography, from Theatre des marionnettes du jardin des Tuileries, text and drawing by Louis Edmond Duranty (1833-1880), Paris, 1863 by Duranty

Background imageFainting Collection: Away from any help. Painting by Antony Serres (1828 - 1898), 19th century. oil on canvas

Away from any help. Painting by Antony Serres (1828 - 1898), 19th century. oil on canvas. Meaux, Bossuet Museum
JLJ4610722 Away from any help. Painting by Antony Serres (1828 - 1898), 19th century. oil on canvas. Meaux, Bossuet Museum by Serres, Antony (1828-1898); Musee Bossuet, Meaux

Background imageFainting Collection: Eve. Peinture de Carlos VERGER FIORETTI (1872-1929), 1922. Valence, San Pio V Fine Arts Museum

Eve. Peinture de Carlos VERGER FIORETTI (1872-1929), 1922. Valence, San Pio V Fine Arts Museum
AIS5381431 Eve. Peinture de Carlos VERGER FIORETTI (1872-1929), 1922. Valence, San Pio V Fine Arts Museum. by Verger Fioretti, Carlos (1872-1929); © Iberfoto

Background imageFainting Collection: Crucifixion, 1521 (fresco)

Crucifixion, 1521 (fresco)
2562703 Crucifixion, 1521 (fresco) by Pordenone, Giovanni Antonio (1484-1539); Duomo (Cattedrale Santa Maria dell Assunta), Cremona, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: Duomo (S)

Background imageFainting Collection: Karsavina, 1914 (pochoir print)

Karsavina, 1914 (pochoir print)
STC226942 Karsavina, 1914 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: resembles Vaslav Nijinsky in L apres-midi d un Faune ; ); The Stapleton Collection

Background imageFainting Collection: Guerrier saoul et bouffon de cour (Drunk warrior and court jester)

Guerrier saoul et bouffon de cour (Drunk warrior and court jester). Peinture de Casimiro Tomba (1857-1929)
FIA5336341 Guerrier saoul et bouffon de cour (Drunk warrior and court jester). Peinture de Casimiro Tomba (1857-1929). Huile sur toile, 37 x 47 cm. Art italien du 19eme siecle. M

Background imageFainting Collection: Clemence de Mayta-Capac (Incas) - in 'The Old and Modern Costume'by Jules Ferrario, 1819-1820

Clemence de Mayta-Capac (Incas) - in "The Old and Modern Costume"by Jules Ferrario, 1819-1820
LSE4108281 Clemence de Mayta-Capac (Incas) - in " The Old and Modern Costume" by Jules Ferrario, 1819-1820 by Ferrario

Background imageFainting Collection: La tragedie d Harlequin - Lithography, from Theatre des marionnettes du jardin des Tuileries

La tragedie d Harlequin - Lithography, from Theatre des marionnettes du jardin des Tuileries
LSE4088933 La tragedie d Harlequin - Lithography, from Theatre des marionnettes du jardin des Tuileries, text and drawing by Louis Edmond Duranty (1833-1880), Paris, 1863 by Duranty

Background imageFainting Collection: The Crucifixion, 1503 (oil on panel)

The Crucifixion, 1503 (oil on panel)
XIR94930 The Crucifixion, 1503 (oil on panel) by Solario, Andrea (c.1466-1524); 110x80.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France

Background imageFainting Collection: Stick figures, Dot and Line, dancing and fainting, 1817 (engraving)

Stick figures, Dot and Line, dancing and fainting, 1817 (engraving)
5912701 Stick figures, Dot and Line, dancing and fainting, 1817 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Dottator et Lineator Loquitor)

Background imageFainting Collection: Deposition, 1507. Oil on Panel

Deposition, 1507. Oil on Panel
7224993 Deposition, 1507. Oil on Panel. by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Deposition, 1507. Oil on Panel)

Background imageFainting Collection: La descente de croix (deposition). The Descent from the Cross

La descente de croix (deposition). The Descent from the Cross. Parmi les personnages entourant le corps de Jesus Christ
FIA5327056 La descente de croix (deposition). The Descent from the Cross. Parmi les personnages entourant le corps de Jesus Christ : la Vierge Marie, saint Nicodeme et saint Joseph d Arimathie

Background imageFainting Collection: Art perse : scene de fete de la noblesse, l un des convives est etendu ivre et inconscient

Art perse : scene de fete de la noblesse, l un des convives est etendu ivre et inconscient
FIA5369580 Art perse : scene de fete de la noblesse, l un des convives est etendu ivre et inconscient. Miniature a la gouache et or de Riza Abbasi (Aqa Reza Reza-e abbasi dit Reza) (Reza e)

Background imageFainting Collection: An Attack, 1893 (w / c on paper)

An Attack, 1893 (w / c on paper)
OVR368830 An Attack, 1893 (w/c on paper) by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 27x22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: from the series Do the animals have a soul)

Background imageFainting Collection: Il Pecorone: Day XXIII, Novel II, A Timely Rescue (litho)

Il Pecorone: Day XXIII, Novel II, A Timely Rescue (litho)
7182498 Il Pecorone: Day XXIII, Novel II, A Timely Rescue (litho) by Hughes, Edward Robert (1851-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Day XXIII, Novel II, A Timely Rescue)

Background imageFainting Collection: Un pelerin dans un champ. Peinture de Vasili (Vassili) Grigoryevich Perov (1834-1882)

Un pelerin dans un champ. Peinture de Vasili (Vassili) Grigoryevich Perov (1834-1882), huile sur toile, 1879
FIA5352213 Un pelerin dans un champ. Peinture de Vasili (Vassili) Grigoryevich Perov (1834-1882), huile sur toile, 1879. Art russe, 19e siecle. State Art Museum, Nijni Novgorod (Russie)

Background imageFainting Collection: Valenza Gradenigo before the Inquisition par Hayez, Francesco (1791-1882)

Valenza Gradenigo before the Inquisition par Hayez, Francesco (1791-1882)
FIA5404880 Valenza Gradenigo before the Inquisition par Hayez, Francesco (1791-1882). Oil on canvas, size : 96x115, 5, 1835, Gallerie di Piazza Scala, Milano by Hayez, Francesco (1791-1882); 96x115

Background imageFainting Collection: Deposition, 1507. Oil on Panel

Deposition, 1507. Oil on Panel
7224995 Deposition, 1507. Oil on Panel. by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Deposition, 1507. Oil on Panel)

Background imageFainting Collection: Deposition, 1507. Oil on Panel

Deposition, 1507. Oil on Panel
7224994 Deposition, 1507. Oil on Panel. by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Deposition, 1507. Oil on Panel)

Background imageFainting Collection: Les festivites publiques dans le village d Alexeevskoye. Peinture d un maitre russe, huile sur toile

Les festivites publiques dans le village d Alexeevskoye. Peinture d un maitre russe, huile sur toile
FIA5370801 Les festivites publiques dans le village d Alexeevskoye. Peinture d un maitre russe, huile sur toile, milieu 19e siecle. State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscou

Background imageFainting Collection: Poem by Chosui, from the series 'Five Fashionable Colors of Ink (Furyu goshiki-zumi)

Poem by Chosui, from the series "Five Fashionable Colors of Ink (Furyu goshiki-zumi)
Poem by Chosui, from the series " Five Fashionable Colors of Ink (Furyu goshiki-zumi)", c. 1768

Background imageFainting Collection: Study for Lucains 'La Pharsale', Canto V, c. 1766

Study for Lucains "La Pharsale", Canto V, c. 1766
Study for Lucains " La Pharsale", Canto V, c. 1766

Background imageFainting Collection: The Suicide, c1780-1825. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

The Suicide, c1780-1825. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Suicide, c1780-1825. This is one of the few drawings of Rowlandsons where humor is not dominant. However, the sincerity of the wife, who has collapsed

Background imageFainting Collection: Mahajanaka Jataka. ca. 1910 (illustration)

Mahajanaka Jataka. ca. 1910 (illustration)
6437901 Mahajanaka Jataka. ca. 1910 (illustration) by Laotian School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Religion Buddhism. Princess Sivali vanished at the refusal of Prince Mahajanaka)

Background imageFainting Collection: The Ecstasy of Saint Francis, 1601. Creator: Giovanni Baglione

The Ecstasy of Saint Francis, 1601. Creator: Giovanni Baglione
The Ecstasy of Saint Francis, 1601

Background imageFainting Collection: Virgil Reading the 'Aeneid'to Augustus, Octavia, and Livia, 1790 / 93

Virgil Reading the "Aeneid"to Augustus, Octavia, and Livia, 1790 / 93
Virgil Reading the " Aeneid" to Augustus, Octavia, and Livia, 1790/93

Background imageFainting Collection: The Descent from the Cross, 1550-1600. Creator: Giovanni Battista Cavalieri

The Descent from the Cross, 1550-1600. Creator: Giovanni Battista Cavalieri
The Descent from the Cross, 1550-1600

Background imageFainting Collection: Ecce Homo, with Pontius Pilate behind him at left, the Virgin fainting at lower left

Ecce Homo, with Pontius Pilate behind him at left, the Virgin fainting at lower left, and a soldier at right, 1850




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"Fainting: A Momentary Surrender to the Unseen" In Esther before Ahasuerus, Artemisia Gentileschi captures the delicate moment when Esther's strength wanes, and she faints in the presence of royalty. Trams causing havoc on a Belfast street - chaos ensues as passengers stumble and fall, succumbing to dizziness and losing consciousness amidst the commotion. Legends come alive as an Irish sea serpent off Kilkee, Ireland leaves onlookers awe-struck, some even swooning at the sight of this mythical creature emerging from the depths. On an operating table in the 1930s, doctors battle against time while patients teeter between life and death. The strain is palpable as one surgeon braces himself for a potential fainting spell. Dancing Dervishes whirl with fervor in Bihzad's masterpiece from a Divan of Hafiz. Amidst their ecstatic trance-like state, some disciples find themselves overwhelmed by spiritual ecstasy and collapse into unconsciousness. The Wasp Sting - nature's tiny assailant strikes unexpectedly, leaving its victim weak-kneed and gasping for air. One sting can turn a bustling day into a sudden blackout of pain-induced unconsciousness. Jose Echegaray y Eizaguirre portrays Spanish engineer caught off guard by his own creation. Overwhelmed by emotions ranging from pride to disbelief, he collapses under sheer astonishment during his greatest achievement's unveiling ceremony. Illustration depicts Malbrough going to war; however, tragedy befalls him as he falls victim to exhaustion or injury on his journey. His comrades gather around him anxiously while others are left stunned witnessing this unexpected twist of fate. A woman faints amidst turmoil captured in The Bluidie Tryst painting. Emotions run high as tension escalates within this tumultuous scene where love turns sour – her body unable to bear witness any longer. Pieta.