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Flee Collection (#3)

"Flee: Tales of Escape and Survival Throughout History" In the midst of World War II, the HMS Jervis Bay valiantly attacks the formidable Admiral Scheer

Background imageFlee Collection: The Great Wildebeest Migration

The Great Wildebeest Migration
Adrian Wray

Background imageFlee Collection: Spanish Civil War child refugees arrive at Southampton, 1937

Spanish Civil War child refugees arrive at Southampton, 1937
Children from Bilbao waiting to land from the Spanish Compania transaltantic liner Habana at Southampton docks-child refugees evacuated to England during the Spanish Civil War, 1937

Background imageFlee Collection: Bulging of the theatre curtain

Bulging of the theatre curtain
At Royal, Exeter, fire on stage curtain blows out towards the auditorium and the audience flee the fire. 187 people die in the blaze

Background imageFlee Collection: JUDGE JEFFREYS ARRESTED

JUDGE JEFFREYS ARRESTED
George, baron Jeffreys, known as the hanging judge for his brutal punishing of political offenders, tries to flee the country but is arrested at Wapping and dies in the Tower Date: 1688

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3673867

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3673865

Background imageFlee Collection: The Flight into Egypt, by Vittore Carpaccio, c. 1520, Italy, Historical

The Flight into Egypt, by Vittore Carpaccio, c. 1520, Italy, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th
1900s, 19th-century, 2 people, activities, activity, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, black, black-and-white, black-white, carpaccio, christian, contemporary, copy

Background imageFlee Collection: Lady on a terrace seeking shelter from the rains, early 19th century (gouache with gold on paper)

Lady on a terrace seeking shelter from the rains, early 19th century (gouache with gold on paper)
7394124 Lady on a terrace seeking shelter from the rains, early 19th century (gouache with gold on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 55.2x40.1 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

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885821

Background imageFlee Collection: Flight into Egypt, 1622-25, Battistello (oil on canvas)

Flight into Egypt, 1622-25, Battistello (oil on canvas)
7064292 Flight into Egypt, 1622-25, Battistello (oil on canvas) by Caracciolo, Giovanni-Battista (1578-1635); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Flight into Egypt, 1622-25)

Background imageFlee Collection: The Ash Lad and the Troll, 1900 (oil on canvas)

The Ash Lad and the Troll, 1900 (oil on canvas)
7387163 The Ash Lad and the Troll, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 68 x 45 cm; Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo, Norway; (add.info.: by Theodor Kittelsen (1857-1914))

Background imageFlee Collection: Hagar and the angel, c. 1640 (oil on canvas)

Hagar and the angel, c. 1640 (oil on canvas)
7352724 Hagar and the angel, c.1640 (oil on canvas) by Assereto, Giovacchino (1600-49); 125x146 cm; Musei di Strada Nuova, Genoa, Liguria

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7379743

Background imageFlee Collection: Departure of Empress Eugenie, September 4, 1870 (w/c and pencil)

Departure of Empress Eugenie, September 4, 1870 (w/c and pencil)
904746 Departure of Empress Eugenie, September 4, 1870 (w/c and pencil) by Klenck, Paul (1844-1927); Musee d'art et histoire, Saint Denis

Background imageFlee Collection: The crossing of the red sea, (painting)

The crossing of the red sea, (painting)
7129320 The crossing of the red sea, (painting) by Tempesta, Antonio (1555-1630); Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: The crossing of the red sea, Antonio Tempesta)

Background imageFlee Collection: The fire in the borgo, c. 1501-1520 (fresco)

The fire in the borgo, c. 1501-1520 (fresco)
7146030 The fire in the borgo, c.1501-1520 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Sala delle Muse, Vatican Museums, Vatican City; (add.info.: The fire in the borgo)

Background imageFlee Collection: Fantascienza, 1948 (illustration)

Fantascienza, 1948 (illustration)
7272510 Fantascienza, 1948 (illustration) by Bergey, Earle (1901-1952); (add.info.: FANTASCIENZA Cover of the periodical American'Starling Stories'per the storie "Tetrahedra of)

Background imageFlee Collection: Rest at Flight to Egypt, 19th century (oil)

Rest at Flight to Egypt, 19th century (oil)
7332302 Rest at Flight to Egypt, 19th century (oil) by Navez, Francois Joseph (1787-1869); Sint Pieter, Ghent, Belgium; (add.info.: Sint-Pieterskerk, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium); © Paul Maeyaert

Background imageFlee Collection: Parish museum. Painting. The holy Family taking a rest whilst flying to Egypt. Oil on canvas. F

Parish museum. Painting. The holy Family taking a rest whilst flying to Egypt. Oil on canvas. F. Barocci
6265822 Parish museum. Painting. The holy Family taking a rest whilst flying to Egypt. Oil on canvas. F. Barocci by Barocci or Baroccio

Background imageFlee Collection: The cat steals Pierrot's roasted partridge (verse 9), 1880 (engraving)

The cat steals Pierrot's roasted partridge (verse 9), 1880 (engraving)
7312474 The cat steals Pierrot's roasted partridge (verse 9), 1880 (engraving) by Froelich, Lorentz (1820-1908); 27, 5x18

Background imageFlee Collection: The Israelites Crossing the Red Sea, 1623 (pen and black ink with washes in blue)

The Israelites Crossing the Red Sea, 1623 (pen and black ink with washes in blue, grey and brown watercolours on paper)
7308213 The Israelites Crossing the Red Sea, 1623 (pen and black ink with washes in blue, grey and brown watercolours on paper) by Bolswert

Background imageFlee Collection: A dog scares off other animals with his mask. ' The Mask', 1936 (illustration)

A dog scares off other animals with his mask. " The Mask", 1936 (illustration)
7309649 A dog scares off other animals with his mask." The Mask", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

Background imageFlee Collection: The Fool Who Carries On Both Armpits, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)

The Fool Who Carries On Both Armpits, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308366 The Fool Who Carries On Both Armpits, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageFlee Collection: The arrival of the fox causes panic among hedgehogs, ducks, and rabbits

The arrival of the fox causes panic among hedgehogs, ducks, and rabbits. " The hedgehog", 1936 (illustration)
7309646 The arrival of the fox causes panic among hedgehogs, ducks, and rabbits." The hedgehog", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

Background imageFlee Collection: The brigand Cartouche during his escape attempt in 1721 at For-l'Eveque, 19th century (engraving)

The brigand Cartouche during his escape attempt in 1721 at For-l'Eveque, 19th century (engraving)
7312233 The brigand Cartouche during his escape attempt in 1721 at For-l'Eveque, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFlee Collection: Leopold Hugo giving a drink to an enemy seeking to kill him, 1896 (illustration)

Leopold Hugo giving a drink to an enemy seeking to kill him, 1896 (illustration)
7304527 Leopold Hugo giving a drink to an enemy seeking to kill him, 1896 (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Background imageFlee Collection: Herd of horses flees from the paddock because of a forest fire, Germany, 1890

Herd of horses flees from the paddock because of a forest fire, Germany, 1890
7277869 Herd of horses flees from the paddock because of a forest fire, Germany, 1890 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFlee Collection: Christ expelling merchants from the Temple, 18th century (oil on canvas)

Christ expelling merchants from the Temple, 18th century (oil on canvas)
7299002 Christ expelling merchants from the Temple, 18th century (oil on canvas) by Gamelin, Jacques (1738-1803); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Carcassonne

Background imageFlee Collection: Picture series Tannhaeuser, Tannhaeuser wants to flee from Venusberg, Liebig painting

Picture series Tannhaeuser, Tannhaeuser wants to flee from Venusberg, Liebig painting
7277903 Picture series Tannhaeuser, Tannhaeuser wants to flee from Venusberg, Liebig painting by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture series Tannhaeuser)

Background imageFlee Collection: The Flight of Antony and Cleopatra from the Battle of Actium, 1897 (Oil on canvas)

The Flight of Antony and Cleopatra from the Battle of Actium, 1897 (Oil on canvas)
7291005 The Flight of Antony and Cleopatra from the Battle of Actium, 1897 (Oil on canvas) by Pringle, Agnes (1853-1934); 99.6x198.7 cm; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info.: [TWCMS)

Background imageFlee Collection: Man making advances on a young woman (colour litho)

Man making advances on a young woman (colour litho)
7151021 Man making advances on a young woman (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

Background imageFlee Collection: Flight from Jerusalem, 1899 (oil on board)

Flight from Jerusalem, 1899 (oil on board)
7276972 Flight from Jerusalem, 1899 (oil on board) by Tanner, Henry Ossawa (1859-1937); 33.02x22.86 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA, USA; (add.info.: Oil painting of a man)

Background imageFlee Collection: Assassination attempt against Napoleon, Paris, 1800 (engraving)

Assassination attempt against Napoleon, Paris, 1800 (engraving)
7173335 Assassination attempt against Napoleon, Paris, 1800 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assassination attempt against Napoleon, Paris, 1800)

Background imageFlee Collection: Soldiers driving away people who have met to worship in the Scottish hills (colour litho)

Soldiers driving away people who have met to worship in the Scottish hills (colour litho)
7148546 Soldiers driving away people who have met to worship in the Scottish hills (colour litho) by Jellicoe, John (fl.1888); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFlee Collection: A historic burning convent in Podolia (European Russia), five Catholic nuns perished in the flames

A historic burning convent in Podolia (European Russia), five Catholic nuns perished in the flames (colour litho)
2815586 A historic burning convent in Podolia (European Russia), five Catholic nuns perished in the flames (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageFlee Collection: The heroic end of the mutilated Enrico Toti, wounded for the third time, rises and throws his

The heroic end of the mutilated Enrico Toti, wounded for the third time, rises and throws his... (colour litho)
2777583 The heroic end of the mutilated Enrico Toti, wounded for the third time, rises and throws his... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageFlee Collection: The fearful battle of Mukden, the runaway Russian right wing pursued by the Japanese (colour litho)

The fearful battle of Mukden, the runaway Russian right wing pursued by the Japanese (colour litho)
2814764 The fearful battle of Mukden, the runaway Russian right wing pursued by the Japanese (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFlee Collection: In the hell of Shanghai (colour litho)

In the hell of Shanghai (colour litho)
2777776 In the hell of Shanghai (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the hell of Shanghai)

Background imageFlee Collection: An Episode From The Uprising Against Italian Workers At La Motte-D Aveillans In The Dauphinate

An Episode From The Uprising Against Italian Workers At La Motte-D Aveillans In The Dauphinate (colour litho)
2798448 An Episode From The Uprising Against Italian Workers At La Motte-D Aveillans In The Dauphinate (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageFlee Collection: Deadly fight between a dog and a bull in Vecs (Hungary) in defense and against the common master

Deadly fight between a dog and a bull in Vecs (Hungary) in defense and against the common master (colour litho)
2815096 Deadly fight between a dog and a bull in Vecs (Hungary) in defense and against the common master (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageFlee Collection: Tragic panic at an animal market, hundreds of oxen suddenly fleeing... (colour litho)

Tragic panic at an animal market, hundreds of oxen suddenly fleeing... (colour litho)
2815405 Tragic panic at an animal market, hundreds of oxen suddenly fleeing... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tragic panic at an animal market)

Background imageFlee Collection: Scary fire of a theater in Trujillo (Peru), with about fifty deaths crushed at the exit

Scary fire of a theater in Trujillo (Peru), with about fifty deaths crushed at the exit (colour litho)
2815314 Scary fire of a theater in Trujillo (Peru), with about fifty deaths crushed at the exit (colour litho) by Beltrame




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"Flee: Tales of Escape and Survival Throughout History" In the midst of World War II, the HMS Jervis Bay valiantly attacks the formidable Admiral Scheer, allowing countless ships to flee to safety. A heartwarming sight unfolds as a close-knit sperm whale family swims together, seeking refuge in the vast ocean depths. Ichabod Crane's encounter with the terrifying headless horseman forces him to flee from Sleepy Hollow, leaving behind a town steeped in eerie legends. The indigenous Purhepecha Indians of Michoacan Province hastily flee their village upon hearing news of approaching Spanish conquistadors, desperately trying to preserve their way of life. Following a divine warning, Joseph leads Mary and baby Jesus on their flight to Egypt, escaping King Herod's wrath and ensuring the survival of an extraordinary child. Commodore Perry's strategic maneuvers at the Battle of Lake Erie allow American forces to triumph over British adversaries while enemy ships desperately attempt to flee his relentless pursuit. Strolling through ancient Damascus' towering walls transports us back in time when St. Paul himself escaped persecution by fleeing this historic city under cover of darkness. Belgian refugees find solace amidst turmoil during World War I as they escape their war-torn homeland and seek shelter in neighboring countries for a chance at peace and security. The infamous Judge Jeffreys flees England after William III ascends to power following James II's overthrow - evading justice for his brutal actions during turbulent times in British history. The mesmerizing St Etienne Circus captivates audiences with daring acrobats defying gravity but also serves as an escape from reality into a world filled with wonder and excitement. A haunting image emerges as Parsee Towers of Silence stand tall against the sky - silent witnesses where Zoroastrians lay their dead out for vultures to consume, symbolizing the soul's flight to eternity.