Kidnapping Collection (#2)

Nessus and Dejanira in Four Poses, and the Dying Nessus, 1830s. Creator: Hippolyte Lalaisse
Nessus and Dejanira in Four Poses, and the Dying Nessus, 1830s

Young Kristen Bullen pictured showing of her cake at her home in Catford, the day before her first birthday. Kirsten was six weeks old when she was snatched from her pram in Bromley High Street

Esmeralda Representation of the character of "Notre Dame de Paris"
JLJ4677567 Esmeralda Representation of the character of " Notre Dame de Paris" by Victor Hugo (1802-1885). Painting by Charle Auguste Steuben (1788-1856) 1839 Nantes

Purgatorio, Canto 9 : Dante, in a dream, is carried off by an eagle
GIA745663 Purgatorio, Canto 9 : Dante, in a dream, is carried off by an eagle, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Scene of attacks, trafficking and looting, 1455 (miniature)
JLJ4629093 Scene of attacks, trafficking and looting, 1455 (miniature) by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Rouen, France; (add.info.: Scene of attacks)

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The kidnapping of Martin Luther on his return journey - 1521 - by Hauptmann von Berlepsch and Burkhard Hund
UTD4915460 The kidnapping of Martin Luther on his return journey - 1521 - by Hauptmann von Berlepsch and Burkhard Hund, because there was the bull of excommunication of the pope

Arthurian Legend: la dame du Lac ableve Lancelot enfant (Lancelot is carried off by the Lady of the Lake)
ELD4883601 Arthurian Legend: la dame du Lac ableve Lancelot enfant (Lancelot is carried off by the Lady of the Lake) Illustration by Howard Pyle (1853-1911)

The coup d'etat of Kaiserswerth, 1062: Archeveque Anno of Cologne kidnaps the king of the Romans Henry IV still a
ELD4885650 The coup d'etat of Kaiserswerth, 1062: Archeveque Anno of Cologne kidnaps the king of the Romans Henry IV still a child to exercise effective regency on the Holy Roman Empire instead

Dejanire taken off by the centaur Nessus (Nessos) Painting by Guido Reni dit le Guide (1575-1642) 1620 Sun
JLJ4585943 Dejanire taken off by the centaur Nessus (Nessos) Painting by Guido Reni dit le Guide (1575-1642) 1620 Sun. 2, 391, 93 m by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); Louvre, Paris

A leprechaun takes a small child. Illustration by Kate Greenaway (1846-1901)
XEE4408406 A leprechaun takes a small child. Illustration by Kate Greenaway (1846-1901) from the childrens storybook " Under The Window" (1879), edited by Edmund Evans

Miss Josephine Meeker, taken prisoner with her mother by the American Indian revolts in 1880
XEE4404508 Miss Josephine Meeker, taken prisoner with her mother by the American Indian revolts in 1880. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Josephine Meeker)

"Neoptoleme abducts Polyxene to sacrify her on Achilles grave"1855-1865
BAT5472252 " Neoptoleme abducts Polyxene to sacrify her on Achilles grave" 1855-1865. by Fedi, Pio (1816-92); Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy; Photo © Nicolo Orsi Battaglini

Le voleur Yegor Bashlyk kidnappe l epouse du marchand Grunya (The robber Yegor Bashlyk kidnaps the merchants wife)
FIA5371452 Le voleur Yegor Bashlyk kidnappe l epouse du marchand Grunya (The robber Yegor Bashlyk kidnaps the merchants wife Grunya). Peinture de Nikolai Mikhailovich Alexeyev (1813-1880)

War Scene in the Middle Ages Painting by Edgar Degas (1834-1917) 1861 Sun. 0, 85x1, 47 m Paris, musee d Orsay
JLJ4650723 War Scene in the Middle Ages Painting by Edgar Degas (1834-1917) 1861 Sun. 0, 85x1, 47 m Paris, musee d Orsay by Degas

Rebecca took off by the Templar during the bag of the castle of Frondeboeuf
JLJ4668005 Rebecca took off by the Templar during the bag of the castle of Frondeboeuf. From Scott Walters book " Ivanhoe". Painting by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863), 1858. Oil on canvas

The poem of the soul; The nightmare. Painting by Anne Francois Louis Janmot (1814-1892), 19th century. Oil on canvas
JLJ4576465 The poem of the soul; The nightmare. Painting by Anne Francois Louis Janmot (1814-1892), 19th century. Oil on canvas. Dim: 1, 13 x 1, 43m

Joseph keeping Simeon hostage: Joseph the Patriarch asks his brothers to introduce him to the younger Benjamin
XEE4415089 Joseph keeping Simeon hostage: Joseph the Patriarch asks his brothers to introduce him to the younger Benjamin and keeps Simeon hostage waiting for their return

Abydos fiancee. (The Bride of Abydos) Illustration of George Gordon Byrons book known as Lord Byron (1788-1824)
JLJ4688282 Abydos fiancee. (The Bride of Abydos) Illustration of George Gordon Byrons book known as Lord Byron (1788-1824) " The Bride of Abydos", song II Strophe XXIII

Sac de Rome en 455 : Genseric (ou Geiseric) (vers 399-477) et les Vandales envahissent Rome
FIA5370198 Sac de Rome en 455 : Genseric (ou Geiseric) (vers 399-477) et les Vandales envahissent Rome (Geiseric the Lame invades Rome). Ils pillent la ville et emporte la Menorah

The removal of the sabines by the Romans. Romulus on the left observes the scene
JLJ4686756 The removal of the sabines by the Romans. Romulus on the left observes the scene. Painting by Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665), 17th century. Oil on canvas. Dim: 1, 59 x 2, 06m

Gilles de Rais (Retz ou Rays) (1404-1440), companion of arms of Joan of Arc. 19th century engraving
XEE4406356 Gilles de Rais (Retz ou Rays) (1404-1440), companion of arms of Joan of Arc. 19th century engraving. by Unknown Artist

The Sabines interposing between their Roman husbands (right) and their Sabine brothers (left)
JLJ4688856 The Sabines interposing between their Roman husbands (right) and their Sabine brothers (left) showing them their children - Painting by Jacques-Louis (Jacques Louis) David (1748-1825)

Edward V seized by Richard, Duke of Gloucester (litho)
475416 Edward V seized by Richard, Duke of Gloucester (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward V (1470-c.83)

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"Captured by Chaos: A Journey through Kidnapping in Art and History" From ancient myths to historical events, the theme has captivated artists for centuries. In the engraving "The abduction of Amymone by the sea monster, " we witness a terrifying encounter between a helpless maiden and a fearsome creature from the depths. The artist's intricate details bring this mythological tale to life, leaving us in awe of both its beauty and horror. Moving forward in time, Gavin Hamilton's painting "Paris Abducting Helen" transports us to an era filled with passion and turmoil. The artist skillfully portrays Paris whisking away Helen, setting into motion one of history's most legendary conflicts – the Trojan War. This captivating artwork leaves us pondering the consequences that arise from impulsive actions driven by desire. In another artistic portrayal, we are thrust into Greek mythology as we witness a centaur kidnapping a young woman during the Battle of Lapiths. This chaotic scene serves as a reminder that even within epic battles, innocent lives can be caught in the crossfire. Shifting gears to more recent times, we find ourselves immersed in reality as we glimpse at young Kristen Bullen proudly displaying her cake at home in Catford. While seemingly unrelated to our previous examples, it reminds us that not all kidnappings occur within grand tales or historical events; they can happen anywhere and affect anyone. Returning to history once again, Martin Luther's abduction on his return journey takes center stage. Hauptmann von Berlepsch and Burkhard Hund orchestrated this daring act due to religious tensions surrounding Luther's excommunication from the pope and outlawry by Emperor Charles V. Through engravings depicting this eventful incident, we gain insight into an important chapter in religious history. Artistic representations also explore themes beyond Western culture; Selim And Zuleika Or The Fiancee Of Abydos showcases Eastern influences through the captivating tale of love and abduction.