Killing Collection (#100)

Clearfin Lizardfish (Synodus dermatogenys) adult, close-up of head, with Yellowmargin Triggerfish (Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus) juvenile prey in mouth, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands

Carnivorous Snail (Poiretia dilatata) adult, feeding on Round-mouthed Snail (Pomatias elegans) prey, Murgia Materana Park, Basilicata, Italy, April

Trap-jaw Ant (Odontomachus sp. ) adult, with captured cockroach larva prey (captive)
Trap-jaw Ant (Odontomachus sp.) adult, with captured cockroach larva prey (captive)

Red Ant (Myrmica rubra) two adult workers, from separate nests, fighting, Powys, Wales, August

Ant (Myrmica sabuleti) adult workers, attacking and predating Ant (Myrmica scabrinodis) worker, Powys, Wales, August

Ant (Myrmica sabuleti) adult worker, attacking Ant (Myrmica ruginodis) winged adult male, Powys, Wales, August

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) adult, with rings on legs, in flight, taking off from loch with trout prey in talons, Aviemore, Cairngorms N.P. Grampian Mountains, Highlands, Scotland, July

Grey Kestrel (Falco ardosiaceus) adult, with locust prey in talons on ground, Lake Nakuru N. P
Grey Kestrel (Falco ardosiaceus) adult, with locust prey in talons on ground, Lake Nakuru N.P. Great Rift Valley, Kenya, September

Domestic Cat, adult, with freshly caught European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) young, England, July

Common Guillemot (Uria aalge) dead adult, washed ashore after contamination from polyisobutene oil additive at sea, affecting waterproof coating and ability to float, Chesil Beach, Dorset, England

Limestone slab depicting two military saints
Limestone slab from the exterior decor of a church in Amaseia depicting two military saints, named by inscriptions and Theodore and George thrusting their spears into the foe. 13th century

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) mother at a kill with her three cubs, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) family at a kill, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

U. S. A. Canada. Buffalo. Hunters
U.S.A. Canada. Buffalo. Hunters

Detail depicting human sacrifice, from Map of Nueva Galicia, historic territory of Mexico, 1550
Cartography, Mexico, 16th century. Map of Nueva Galicia, historic territory of Mexico, 1550. Detail depicting a human sacrifice

Italy, Mercury killing Argus to rescue the Nymph (Mercurio uccide Argo per salvare la ninfa) by Giuseppe Cammarano (1766-1859) given by the artist to Gaetano Donizetti

Using kitchen scissors to cut across front of a live crab, removing eyes and mouth

Putting tip of a large knife into lobsters head and cutting straight down, side view

Gutting a live soft-shell crab

Cleaning a live blue crab, pulling and twisting off folded tail flap from underside

Italy, Scarf of the Royal Piedmont Cavalry Regiment, with illustration depicting Brigadier Matieux at the Sforzesca
Militaria, Italy. Scarf of the Royal Piedmont Cavalry Regiment, with illustration depicting Brigadier Matieux at the Sforzesca, March 21, 1839

Khan Krums soldier
Bulgaria, 9th century. Khan Krums soldier

Tunisia, Dougga, Mosaic depicting octopus fishing
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Detail of mosaic depicting octopus fishing. From Dougga (Thugga), Tunisia

Alabaster urn with relief depicting Achilles ambushing and killing Troilus, son of Priam, Etruscan civilization
Etruscan civilization, 2nd century b.C. Alabaster urn with relief depicting Achilles ambushing and killing Troilus, son of Priam

Sculptural group with Mithras sacrificing bull, from Rome
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Sculptural group with Mithras sacrificing a bull. From Rome

Funerary stele of Knight Flavio Basso stationed in Noricum
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Funerary stele of Knight Flavio Basso stationed in Noricum

Detail of Ancient Egyptian limestone relief depicting butchering of bull, Old Kingdom
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom. Limestone fragment of tomb relief depicting scenes of a butchers shop, 62x108.7 cm. Detail: butchering of a bull

Silver cup depicting king, probably Firuz I killing two lions
Persian civilization, Sassanid Period, 5th century b.C. Silver cup depicting a king, probably Firuz I while killing two lions

Bronze votive boat, from Sardinia region, Italy
Nuraghic civilization, 8th century b.C. Bronze votive boat. From Sardinia region, Italy

Bronze plaque of Queen Clytemnestra stabbing Cassandra, from sanctuary of Hera, Argos, Greece
Greek civilization, 7th century b.C. Queen Clytemnestra stabbing Cassandra. Bronze plaque from the sanctuary of Hera at Argos, Greece. Detail

Front side of sarcophagus depicting scene of wild boar hunting
Roman civilization, 4th century A.D. Front side of sarcophagus depicting scene of wild boar hunting

Bulgaria, Hellenist fibula depicting a lion killing a deer, from the Lukovit treasure, gilded silver 4th-3rd Century B.C. Bulgaria, Sofia

Tile depicting Saint Theodore on a horse killing the snake, terracotta 5th-6th Century A.D. Tunisia, Sousse, Musee Archeologique (Archaeological Museum), Early Christian art

Marble and pietre dure Opus sectile panel depicting tiger attacking calf, from Basilica of Junius Bassus
Roman civilization, 4th century A.D. Opus sectile panel depicting a calf attacked by a tiger, 330-350 A.D. marble and pietre dure. From the Basilica of Junius Bassus on the Esquiline Hill, Rome

Alexander sarcophagus, detail of panther hunting, marble, from royal necropolis of Sidon, Lebanon
Hellenistic art, 4th century b.C. Alexander sarcophagus, marble, from the royal necropolis of Sidon, Lebanon. Detail: panther hunting

Fresco portraying a Nilotic landscape with pygmies, detail, hippopotamus intent on devouring pygmy from the internal
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Fresco portraying a Nilotic landscape with pygmies. Detail: a hippopotamus intent on devouring a pygmy

France, Paris, The damnation of Faust probably by Henri Fantin-Latour (1836-1904), inspired by the opera by Hector Berlioz (1803-1869), litograph, 1888, 19th century

Italy, Turin, Death of Lucretia
Il Sodoma (Giovanni Antonio Bazzi, ca. 1477-1549), The Death of Lucretia

France, Paris, The battle of Formigny on April 15, 1450, miniature from Chronicles of Charles VII manuscript
France - 15th century - Manuscript of the Chronicle of Charles VII - Battle of Formigny (April 15, 1450)

Down with the taxes, caricature, 1789
France, 18th century, French Revolution. Down with the taxes. Caricature, 1789

Poster celebrates October Revolution (1917-1920)
Russia - 20th century - Poster celebrates October Revolution (1917-1920)

Boa Constrictor (Constrictor constrictor) curled up eating rodent

Domestic cat with dead mouse in mouth

Attic kylix showing killing of Cassandra
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic kylix showing Cassandra being killed

Roman civilization, Mosaic depicting boar hunting scene
Roman civilization. Mosaic depicting a boar hunting scene

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"From mythical dragons to historical figures, the act of 'killing' takes on various forms throughout time. In this captivating collection of images and events, we witness the power and consequences behind such acts. Trotsky's iconic poster depicts him as a slayer of counter-revolutionary forces, symbolizing his determination during a tumultuous period in 1918. The MONTPARNASSE ACCIDENT serves as a haunting reminder that even in modern times, tragedy can strike unexpectedly. Picture No. 10854827 captures an intense moment where life is taken away, leaving us pondering its significance. Drawing inspiration from literature, "Rime of the Ancient Mariner - I shot Albatross" reminds us that our actions can have far-reaching consequences beyond what we initially perceive. Australian troops' courageous counter-attack at Amiens during WW1 showcases their unwavering spirit against formidable odds. The Death of General Gordon in Khartoum stands as a testament to sacrifice and bravery amidst conflict; it immortalizes those who fought valiantly for their cause. St. George's mosaic in the Coptic Orthodox church portrays his triumph over evil with grace and faith. History reveals darker moments too: Ivan's heated argument leading to his son's tragic demise highlights how emotions can escalate into irreversible outcomes with devastating effects. Yet not all they are violent; Saint Francis taming the Wolf of Gubbio teaches us compassion and understanding towards creatures deemed dangerous or untamable. Staying true to its origins, St. George resurfaces once more in Gozo, Malta – reminding Europe of heroism against adversity through centuries past. Intriguingly different but equally impactful is the Bonnot Gang Raid Bank – showcasing how criminal activities disrupt society while also highlighting humanity's fascination with outlaws. Lastly, Homo habilis in action takes us back millions of years ago when survival relied on hunting skills – emphasizing our primal instinct to secure our existence.