Fleeing Collection (#6)

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)

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)

A child killed by a Prussian policeman (colour litho)
2807742 A child killed by a Prussian policeman (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

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

The destruction and burning of Troy (chromolitho)
2782775 The destruction and burning of Troy (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The destruction and burning of Troy)

Tragic bullfight on the outskirts of Paris (colour litho)
2819100 Tragic bullfight on the outskirts of Paris (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tragic bullfight on the outskirts of Paris)

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)

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

Battle between a tiger and a bull in a bullring in San Sebastian, Spain (colour litho)
2795860 Battle between a tiger and a bull in a bullring in San Sebastian, Spain (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pan and Syrinx, c. 1692-1705 (oil on glass, tortoiseshell & ebony)
2459976 Pan and Syrinx, c.1692-1705 (oil on glass, tortoiseshell & ebony) by Garofalo, Carlo (17th-18th centur); 65x85 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Revolution in Haiti (colour litho)
2779466 Revolution in Haiti (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Revolution in Haiti)

Jewish Refugee Camp in the Gare de Lyon, from Le Petit Journal, Supplement Illustre, 10th September 1892 (colour litho)
XIR246056 Jewish Refugee Camp in the Gare de Lyon, from Le Petit Journal, Supplement Illustre, 10th September 1892 (colour litho) by Meyer

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

Mind your own business as representative of the people and let me mind my own business of artilleryman
XIR415290 Mind your own business as representative of the people and let me mind my own business of artilleryman, Napoleon Bonaparte answering to Barras at the Siege of Toulon in 1793 (litho)

Study of figures for a narrative scene (charcoal on paper) (recto)
BAL192507 Study of figures for a narrative scene (charcoal on paper) (recto) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); British Museum, London

Napoleon (1769-1821) at the Siege of Toulon, 17th December 1793, illustration from Bonaparte by G
CHT173599 Napoleon (1769-1821) at the Siege of Toulon, 17th December 1793, illustration from Bonaparte by G. Montorgueil, 1910 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Samson Destroying the Temple of Dagan, god of the Philistines (oil on canvas)
ALG183292 Samson Destroying the Temple of Dagan, god of the Philistines (oil on canvas) by Joli, Antonio (1700-77); Museo Civico di Storia ed Arte, Modena, Italy

Fighting outside Troy, frieze from the Siphnian Treasury, c. 525 BC (marble)
JB331148 Fighting outside Troy, frieze from the Siphnian Treasury, c.525 BC (marble) by Greek, (6th century BC); Archaeological Museum, Delphi

The English turn in flight after the death of King Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183151 The English turn in flight after the death of King Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

A beaver biting off its own tail to escape from hunters. 1811 (etching)
7235848 A beaver biting off its own tail to escape from hunters. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A beaver biting off its own tail to escape from hunters)

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"Fleeing: A Journey of Escape, Survival, and Hope" In the midst of chaos and uncertainty, the concept takes on various forms throughout history. From Kateri Tekakwitha's escape from persecution to Jules Verne's Nautilus submarine evading its pursuers, the act has been a recurring theme in human existence. Artwork such as Leon-Maxime Faivre's "Deux meres (Two Mothers)" captures the desperation and determination that drive individuals to flee. Similarly, the wood engraving "Death as Assassin" reminds us that sometimes a matter of life or death. The tale of Apollo and Daphne immortalizes their flight from love turned into pursuit. Meanwhile, posters like "Evacuation as a National Service" depict how communities come together during times of crisis to ensure everyone can escape harm's way. Religious narratives also portray instances where fleeing plays a pivotal role. The depiction of Christ Rising from the Tomb shows Roman soldiers hastily retreating in fear while others witness an extraordinary event unfold before them. Even in lighter contexts, such as 18th-century art piece "The Feathered Fair in a Fright, " we see comical scenes where people flee with feathers flying amidst amusement-filled chaos. However, not all instances are lighthearted; some are marked by tragedy. The image capturing Serbian army protecting peasants escaping to Albania during World War I serves as a haunting reminder of displacement caused by conflict. Arthur Rackham's artwork titled "I flee for the first time and am pursued" encapsulates both vulnerability and resilience when faced with adversity. It portrays our instinctual response to danger – running away – but also highlights how pursuing forces may relentlessly chase after us. History bears witness to countless episodes where entire populations had no choice but to flee for their lives. One example being Belgians fleeing Termonde during World War I showcases the immense hardships faced by refugees seeking safety.