Lightning Collection (#4)

Hundred years war: " King Edward III of England vows that he will make peace
ELD4872506 Hundred years war: " King Edward III of England vows that he will make peace, 1360 - After rejecting offers for peace during the Hundred Years War a great thunderstorm frightened

Killed while picking flowers - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1913 (engraving)
ICA4950690 Killed while picking flowers - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1913 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc

Lightning, Limber, Lime-kiln, Linchpin, Linnet, Lion, Lizard, Llama, Lobster, Locket, Locksmith, Log-house (engraving)
8650059 Lightning, Limber, Lime-kiln, Linchpin, Linnet, Lion, Lizard, Llama, Lobster, Locket, Locksmith, Log-house (engraving) by German School

A Daughter of Helvius, a Roman Knight, killed by Lightning (engraving)
8658580 A Daughter of Helvius, a Roman Knight, killed by Lightning (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Daughter of Helvius, a Roman Knight)

Zeus warring against the Giants (engraving)
8664113 Zeus warring against the Giants (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zeus warring against the Giants)

Engraving depicting the Roman God Saturn (Greek Cronus), who devoured all his children save Neptune
5309150 Engraving depicting the Roman God Saturn (Greek Cronus), who devoured all his children save Neptune, Pluto and Jupiter who deposed him; (add.info)

Professor Georges Guillaume Richmann (1711-1753) died in his workshop following an experiment with an electrometer
ELD4950986 Professor Georges Guillaume Richmann (1711-1753) died in his workshop following an experiment with an electrometer

Engraving depicting Jupiter (or Jove) the supreme Roman God (Zeus of the Greeks)
5309149 Engraving depicting Jupiter (or Jove) the supreme Roman God (Zeus of the Greeks), son of Saturn (Greek Cronus) who he is dethroning; (add.info)

Victims of the SS Central America, after the hurricane, survivors on a raft, 1857 - Colorisee engraving
NWI4963920 Victims of the SS Central America, after the hurricane, survivors on a raft, 1857 - Colorisee engraving, 19th century - Victims of the SS Central America, wrecked in a hurricane

Thor, son of Woden or Odin. God of thunder in the Scandinavian pantheon, shown wielding his hammer
530761 Thor, son of Woden or Odin. God of thunder in the Scandinavian pantheon, shown wielding his hammer, symbolising thunder and lightning, as he reconstructed the globe

The Wreck, from The Tempest, 1908 (w/c, gouache & pencil) 88;in copyright until 2024; scene from The Tempest by william
CH378624 The Wreck, from The Tempest, 1908 (w/c, gouache & pencil) 88;in copyright until 2024; scene from The Tempest by william Shakespeare (1564-1616) by Dulac

Saint Barbara (Barbara), known as the Great Martyrdom, protector of miners, firefighters and architects
PCT4281796 Saint Barbara (Barbara), known as the Great Martyrdom, protector of miners, firefighters and architects, with two of the attributes of her iconography

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401074 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Lightning Up
Aidong Ning

Perfect Storm
David Martin Castan

Under the Storm
Nicholas

Lightning dancing
Chuanxu Ren

When Lightning Strikes
Mehdi Momenzadeh

Fireworks
Paolo De Faveri

Powerful and unwavering
Yvette Depaepe

The Storm
Daniel Gastager

Collision Course
Danilo Cesar Faria

DELIRIUM WITH COLORS 2
Paolo Lazzarotti

Wrapped in a smooth lightning
Yvette Depaepe

Guardian of the island
Sebastien DEL GROSSO

Seceda
Karol Nienartowicz

Harvest Lights
Nicolas Schumacher

Morning storm
Nicolas Schumacher

Storm over the mediterranean sea
Roberto Zanleone

Edge of the world
Sebastien DEL GROSSO

HELL HOTEL 2
Paolo Lazzarotti

Lightning over Athens
Chris Kaddas

In the vastness of Strohgaeu
Nicolas Schumacher

power
Samir Pajic

Force of Creation
Kenneth Leung

Gewitterfront
Nicolas Schumacher

GEWITTERWALZE
Nicolas Schumacher

Tiger and Lightning, Late 19th century. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Tiger and Lightning, Late 19th century

Megha Mallar Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), between c1725 and c1750. Creator: Unknown
Megha Mallar Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), between c1725 and c1750

The Elephant King Attacked by a Crocodile, c1650. Creator: Unknown
The Elephant King Attacked by a Crocodile, c1650. A herd of elephants is playing in a river when their leader is attacked by a crocodile

Carriage about to ford a stream, 1824-1894. Creator: Charles Rochussen
Carriage about to ford a stream, 1824-1894. Thunderstorm, a scene from the legend of Saint Adalbert

Tor's Fight with the Giants, 1872. Creator: Marten Eskil Winge
Tor's Fight with the Giants, 1872

Valkyrie and a Dying Hero, late 19th century. Creator: Hans Makart
Valkyrie and a Dying Hero, late 19th century

Raishin and the Wind and Thunder Gods, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Raishin and the Wind and Thunder Gods, 1865. From One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

The Eager Heroine on Her Way to Meet Her Lover out of Love (Kama Abhisarika Nayika), c1760. Creator: Unknown
The Eager Heroine on Her Way to Meet Her Lover out of Love (Kama Abhisarika Nayika), c1760

Thunder and Lightning at Umaya Bridge, c1879. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Thunder and Lightning at Umaya Bridge, c1879

View of a ship struck by lightning at sea, 1700-1799. Creator: Unknown
View of a ship struck by lightning at sea, 1700-1799. L'Escadre Verte ayant ete accueilli d'une Violente Tempete dans la riviere de St

The Thunderstorm, 1843. Creator: Johannes Tavenraat
The Thunderstorm, 1843

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"Unleashing the Power: Lightning Strikes RAF Leuchars and Dripstone Cliffs" RAF Leuchars has always been synonymous with power, but nothing quite matches the sheer force of the RAF Lightning F Mk. These magnificent aircrafts, like XM139, XM147, and XM164, were true marvels in the sky. Just as lightning electrifies a thunderstorm, these English Electric Lightnings illuminated the skies with their speed and agility. They were a sight to behold amidst dark clouds and roaring thunderstorms. Speaking of storms, imagine witnessing a Kraken attacking a ship during such tempestuous weather. The clash between nature's wrath and mythical creatures is truly awe-inspiring. But let us not forget about Nikola Tesla's groundbreaking experiments. In his lab, bolts of electricity discharged with unparalleled intensity. It was here that he harnessed the power itself. Meanwhile at Dripstone Cliffs, nature put on its own spectacular show as lightning danced across the horizon. The raw energy crackled through every bolt illuminating those who dared to witness its might. The English Electric Lightning T. 4 XM989 from 56 Squadron RAF soared through the heavens like Thor fighting against Jotunes – an epic battle between man-made machinery and ancient legends. And who can forget Tesla's laboratory? Bolts of electricity would discharge dramatically in this space where innovation met danger head-on; it was here that new possibilities were born. In contrast to these intense scenes lies "Star Loco, " a lighthearted moment captured from Ealing Comedy's Titfield Thunderbolt - showcasing how even amidst chaos, humor finds its way into our lives. Finally, we have Panavia Tornado and SEPECAT Jaguar standing side by side with their contemporary counterpart - English Electric Lightning F6 - representing different eras united by their incredible capabilities in flight. Whether it be RAF Leuchars or the heart of a thunderstorm, it has always captivated our imagination.