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Killing Collection (#7)

"From mythical dragons to historical figures, the act of 'killing' takes on various forms throughout time

Background imageKilling Collection: Allegory of Abuses by the Authorities of Church and State, 1570-1580. Creator: Gillis Mostaert

Allegory of Abuses by the Authorities of Church and State, 1570-1580. Creator: Gillis Mostaert
Allegory of Abuses by the Authorities of Church and State, 1570-1580. Alternative title: The Haywain: An Allegory of Worldly and Spiritual Abuses

Background imageKilling Collection: Battle of Sehested, 1822-1823. Creator: Jorgen Sonne

Battle of Sehested, 1822-1823. Creator: Jorgen Sonne
Battle of Sehested, 1822-1823. Battle between Danish and Russian-Prussian-British troops at Sehested (in Holstein Germany) on 10 December 1813 during the War of the Sixth Coalition

Background imageKilling Collection: Cavalry Attack, 1680-1700. Creator: Jan van Huchtenburg

Cavalry Attack, 1680-1700. Creator: Jan van Huchtenburg
Cavalry Attack, 1680-1700

Background imageKilling Collection: Saint George and the Dragon, 1825/1830. Creator: Moritz von Schwind

Saint George and the Dragon, 1825/1830. Creator: Moritz von Schwind
Saint George and the Dragon, 1825/1830

Background imageKilling Collection: Mercury Killing Argus, 1651-1706. Creator: Girolamo Troppa

Mercury Killing Argus, 1651-1706. Creator: Girolamo Troppa
Mercury Killing Argus, 1651-1706

Background imageKilling Collection: The Archangel Michael with the Dragon, 1498-1501. Creator: Unknown

The Archangel Michael with the Dragon, 1498-1501. Creator: Unknown
The Archangel Michael with the Dragon, 1498-1501

Background imageKilling Collection: The outcome at Amager 1658 during the Swedish War 1657-60, 1791. Creator: Christian August Lorentzen

The outcome at Amager 1658 during the Swedish War 1657-60, 1791. Creator: Christian August Lorentzen
The outcome at Amager 1658 during the Swedish War 1657-60, 1791

Background imageKilling Collection: Mr Prudhomme. Tu vois, Oh! Mon fils... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier

Mr Prudhomme. Tu vois, Oh! Mon fils... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Mr Prudhomme. Tu vois, Oh! Mon fils... 19th century. Hunting. Monsieur Prudhomme: Look, my son, yet another innocent victim hit by the murderous lead! Poor duck! Oh son, never be a huntsman

Background imageKilling Collection: Der Schatzbehalter oder Schrein der waren Reichtümer des Heils und ewige Seligkeit, 1491

Der Schatzbehalter oder Schrein der waren Reichtümer des Heils und ewige Seligkeit, 1491
Der Schatzbehalter oder Schrein der waren Reichtumer des Heils und ewige Seligkeit, 1491. Treasure Box or Shrine of the True Riches of Salvation and Eternal Blessedness

Background imageKilling Collection: The Disobedient Prophet, 1793. Creator: Benjamin West

The Disobedient Prophet, 1793. Creator: Benjamin West
The Disobedient Prophet, 1793

Background imageKilling Collection: Messieurs les juré... l'accusé a tué Jean Maclou... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier

Messieurs les juré... l'accusé a tué Jean Maclou... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Messieurs les jure... l'accuse a tue Jean Maclou... 19th century. The Philanthropists of the Day - Gentlemen of the jury... The accused killed Jean Maclou

Background imageKilling Collection: The Letter 'Y', 1467. Creator: Master ES. The Letter 'Y', 1467. Creator: Master ES

The Letter "Y", 1467. Creator: Master ES. The Letter "Y", 1467. Creator: Master ES
The Letter "Y", 1467

Background imageKilling Collection: Jael and Sisera, 1588. Creator: Jacob Matham

Jael and Sisera, 1588. Creator: Jacob Matham
Jael and Sisera, 1588

Background imageKilling Collection: Ain Man ward mit ainer Puren... c. 1503. Creator: Master of the Legend Scenes

Ain Man ward mit ainer Puren... c. 1503. Creator: Master of the Legend Scenes
Ain Man ward mit ainer Puren... c. 1503

Background imageKilling Collection: Ein Briester wardt gefanngen... c. 1503. Creator: Master of the Legend Scenes

Ein Briester wardt gefanngen... c. 1503. Creator: Master of the Legend Scenes
Ein Briester wardt gefanngen... c. 1503

Background imageKilling Collection: Saint George and the Dragon, c. 1500. Creator: Master MZ

Saint George and the Dragon, c. 1500. Creator: Master MZ
Saint George and the Dragon, c. 1500

Background imageKilling Collection: Judith and Holofernes. Creator: Hans von Aachen

Judith and Holofernes. Creator: Hans von Aachen
Judith and Holofernes

Background imageKilling Collection: The Iron Age, 1665. Creator: Georg Andreas Wolfgang

The Iron Age, 1665. Creator: Georg Andreas Wolfgang
The Iron Age, 1665

Background imageKilling Collection: Mercury Killing Argus, 1665. Creator: Georg Andreas Wolfgang

Mercury Killing Argus, 1665. Creator: Georg Andreas Wolfgang
Mercury Killing Argus, 1665

Background imageKilling Collection: Apollo Killing the Python, 1665. Creator: Georg Andreas Wolfgang

Apollo Killing the Python, 1665. Creator: Georg Andreas Wolfgang
Apollo Killing the Python, 1665

Background imageKilling Collection: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, published 1630. Creator: Christoph Maurer

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, published 1630. Creator: Christoph Maurer
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, published 1630

Background imageKilling Collection: Saint George and the Dragon. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet

Saint George and the Dragon. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Saint George and the Dragon

Background imageKilling Collection: Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix à l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Hercule tuant le... c1849 - 1852

Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix à l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Hercule tuant le... c1849 - 1852
Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix a l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : Hercule tuant le... c1849 - 1852. Hercules killing Nessus the centaur

Background imageKilling Collection: Choc de cavalerie ou Combat de cavalerie, between 1652 and 1690. Creator: Adam Frans van der Meulen

Choc de cavalerie ou Combat de cavalerie, between 1652 and 1690. Creator: Adam Frans van der Meulen
Choc de cavalerie ou Combat de cavalerie, between 1652 and 1690. Battle scene, cavalry

Background imageKilling Collection: Choc de cavalerie ou Combat de cavalerie, between 1652 and 1690. Creator: Adam Frans van der Meulen

Choc de cavalerie ou Combat de cavalerie, between 1652 and 1690. Creator: Adam Frans van der Meulen
Choc de cavalerie ou Combat de cavalerie, between 1652 and 1690. Battle scene, cavalry

Background imageKilling Collection: Saint Charalampe and the demon. Creator: School of the Ionian Islands

Saint Charalampe and the demon. Creator: School of the Ionian Islands
Saint Charalampe and the demon

Background imageKilling Collection: Saint Michael slaying the demon, between 1600 and 1700. Creator: Moscow School

Saint Michael slaying the demon, between 1600 and 1700. Creator: Moscow School
Saint Michael slaying the demon, between 1600 and 1700

Background imageKilling Collection: Saint George and scenes from his life, between 1500 and 1600. Creator: Novgorod school

Saint George and scenes from his life, between 1500 and 1600. Creator: Novgorod school
Saint George and scenes from his life, between 1500 and 1600

Background imageKilling Collection: St George and the Dragon, 1854. Creator: Unknown

St George and the Dragon, 1854. Creator: Unknown
St George and the Dragon, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Background imageKilling Collection: Hans of Iceland before the tribunal, c1889. Creator: Guillaume Albert Demarest

Hans of Iceland before the tribunal, c1889. Creator: Guillaume Albert Demarest
Hans of Iceland before the tribunal, c1889

Background imageKilling Collection: Saint Michael slaying the dragon, after Bermejo, between 1875 and 1900. Creator: Unknown

Saint Michael slaying the dragon, after Bermejo, between 1875 and 1900. Creator: Unknown
Saint Michael slaying the dragon, after Bermejo, between 1875 and 1900

Background imageKilling Collection: Hercules Slaying the Hydra, c. 1618. Creator: Guercino

Hercules Slaying the Hydra, c. 1618. Creator: Guercino
Hercules Slaying the Hydra, c. 1618

Background imageKilling Collection: Il y eut des luttes et des vaines victoires (There were struggles and vain victories), 1883

Il y eut des luttes et des vaines victoires (There were struggles and vain victories), 1883. Creator: Odilon Redon
Il y eut des luttes et des vaines victoires (There were struggles and vain victories), 1883

Background imageKilling Collection: Judith standing and looking up, holding the head of Holofernes in her left hand and a

Judith standing and looking up, holding the head of Holofernes in her left hand and a... 1650-1750. Creator: Anon
Judith standing and looking up, holding the head of Holofernes in her left hand and a sword in her right, tents in the background, after Reni, 1650-1750

Background imageKilling Collection: Saint George Slaying the Dragon, 1511. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer

Saint George Slaying the Dragon, 1511. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Saint George Slaying the Dragon, 1511

Background imageKilling Collection: Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Hercule tuant le... c.1852-1854

Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Hercule tuant le... c.1852-1854
Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : Hercule tuant le centaure Nessus, between 1852 and 1854

Background imageKilling Collection: Virginius Killing His Daughter, c. 1546/1547. Creator: Georg Pencz

Virginius Killing His Daughter, c. 1546/1547. Creator: Georg Pencz
Virginius Killing His Daughter, c. 1546/1547

Background imageKilling Collection: The Action at Balaclava - Charge of the Scots Greys, October 25, 1854. Creator: Unknown

The Action at Balaclava - Charge of the Scots Greys, October 25, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Action at Balaclava - Charge of the Scots Greys, October 25, 1854. Crimean War:.the moment when the command was given to charge the Russian columns...The numbers [of Russian soldiers] opposed to

Background imageKilling Collection: Judith holding the head of Holofernes and a sword, her maid behind her at right, 1819

Judith holding the head of Holofernes and a sword, her maid behind her at right, 1819. Creator: Mauro Gandolfi
Judith holding the head of Holofernes and a sword, her maid behind her at right, 1819

Background imageKilling Collection: Battle around the Body of Patroclus, ca. 1543-ca. 1547. Creator: Anon

Battle around the Body of Patroclus, ca. 1543-ca. 1547. Creator: Anon
Battle around the Body of Patroclus, ca. 1543-ca. 1547

Background imageKilling Collection: Stage Set with a Statue Of Saint George Slaying the Dragon. Creator: Robert Caney

Stage Set with a Statue Of Saint George Slaying the Dragon. Creator: Robert Caney
Stage Set with a Statue Of Saint George Slaying the Dragon

Background imageKilling Collection: Judith standing on a ledge holding the head of Holofernes in her left hand.. 17th century

Judith standing on a ledge holding the head of Holofernes in her left hand.. 17th century. Creator: Anon
Judith standing on a ledge holding the head of Holofernes in her left hand and a sword in her right, 17th century

Background imageKilling Collection: Jael and Sisera, c. 1523. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer

Jael and Sisera, c. 1523. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Jael and Sisera, c. 1523

Background imageKilling Collection: Jael and Sisera, c. 1513. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer

Jael and Sisera, c. 1513. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Jael and Sisera, c. 1513

Background imageKilling Collection: Saint George, c. 1515/1518. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer

Saint George, c. 1515/1518. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Saint George, c. 1515/1518

Background imageKilling Collection: Hercules Overcoming the Nemean Lion, c. 1520/1525. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer

Hercules Overcoming the Nemean Lion, c. 1520/1525. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Hercules Overcoming the Nemean Lion, c. 1520/1525

Background imageKilling Collection: Hercules Slaying the Serpent Ladon in the Garden of the Hesperides, n.d. Creator: Andrea Lilio

Hercules Slaying the Serpent Ladon in the Garden of the Hesperides, n.d. Creator: Andrea Lilio
Hercules Slaying the Serpent Ladon in the Garden of the Hesperides, n.d

Background imageKilling Collection: Saint George, 1506. Creator: Benedetto Montagna

Saint George, 1506. Creator: Benedetto Montagna
Saint George, 1506




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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.