Malice Collection

Portrait of Arent Franckensz van der Meer, Lord of Pendrecht, called Malicious Aertje, c.1550-c.1560 Creator: Anon
Portrait of Arent Franckensz van der Meer, Lord of Pendrecht, called Malicious Aertje, c.1550-c.1560

Illustration of monkeys, pointed by an umbrella, Cecil Aldin
Illustration of two frightened monkeys, pointed at with an umbrella, by Cecil Aldin. Captioned by the artist, Envy, Hatred, Malice and All Uncharitable, A Sketch from Life'

Trolls are malicious, and will start an avalanche just for the fun of it. Date: 1895

Bajan Rinendo (They Go Down Quarreling) (brush & grey wash on paper)
CH438388 Bajan Rinendo (They Go Down Quarreling) (brush & grey wash on paper) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 23.4x14.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

"The Jury"from The Pilgrims Progress From This World
5615808 " The Jury" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) Illustration by Byam Shaw (1872-1919)

L Homme fourre de malice (engraving)
3644920 L Homme fourre de malice (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Homme fourre de malice. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1857)

Punch cartoon: The Anonymous Letter Writer (engraving)
6034954 Punch cartoon: The Anonymous Letter Writer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: The Anonymous Letter Writer)

The Kiss of Judas, early 16th century (oakwood)
XBP391869 The Kiss of Judas, early 16th century (oakwood) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Lower Rhine; ); Photo eBoltin Picture Library; German

The Threefold Demon, or Envy, Hatred, and Malice (engraving)
2800258 The Threefold Demon, or Envy, Hatred, and Malice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Threefold Demon, or Envy, Hatred, and Malice)

The Temptation of St. Anthony - Hell, 1594 (oil on copper)
AGN35458 The Temptation of St. Anthony - Hell, 1594 (oil on copper) by Brueghel, Jan the Elder (1568-1625); 25.4x35.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; Flemish, out of copyright

Envy, Harted, and Malice (chromolitho)
1044456 Envy, Harted, and Malice (chromolitho) by Zugel, Heinrich Johann von (1850-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Envy, Harted, and Malice)

The Shire Horse Societys Show at the Royal Agricultural Hall (engraving)
1056028 The Shire Horse Societys Show at the Royal Agricultural Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dolo on the Brenta (oil on canvas)
FTB95868 Dolo on the Brenta (oil on canvas) by Canaletto, (Giovanni Antonio Canal) (1697-1768); Staatsgalerie, Stuttgart, Germany; Italian, out of copyright

Malice (engraving)
6026967 Malice (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Malice. Illustration for The Universal Self-Instructor and Manual of General Reference)

The Calumny of Apelles, 1494-1495 (1870). Artist: Franz Kellerhoven
The Calumny of Apelles, 1494-1495 (1870). Botticelli spainting is based on a picture by the Ancient Greek artist Apelles. Found in the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Prince Malice
Prince of Malice

Calumny of Apelles, 1497-1498. Artist: Sandro Botticelli
Calumny of Apelles, 1497-1498. Found in the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy

The Evil Eye -- woman looking at someone from behind a fan. circa 1850s

PHYSIOGNOMY, 1533. Eyelashes of a malicious and mendacious man (left), and of an audacious and conceited man. Woodcut, 1533, from Bartolommeo Cocles Physiognomonia

PHYSIOGNOMY, c1531. Eyes of a malicious man, and those of a lustful man. Woodcut, 1531, from Johannes Indagines Chiromantia

WW1 Allies - In Honour Bound
WW1 Allies Flags - With Malice toward none, with Justice to all - In Honour Bound. Date: circa 1915

Envy, Hatred, Malice
When a poodle comes among them bearing a basket in its jaws, the other dogs express envy, hatred and malice, each according to his temperament

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"Unleashing the Dark Side: Exploring the Depths through Art" Step into a world where malice takes on various forms, as illustrated by renowned artists throughout history. In Cecil Aldin's captivating illustration, mischievous monkeys point with an umbrella, symbolizing how they are be directed towards innocent beings. Trolls, notorious for their malicious intent, delight in starting avalanches merely for amusement - a reminder that malice knows no bounds and thrives on chaos. Gordon Harker's portrayal of malicious characters in his work echoes Shakespearean themes. Kenny Meadows' illustration from Cymbeline depicts Iachimo hiding in Imogen's bedroom to exploit her vulnerability; here we witness the sinister nature seeking to invade personal spaces and violate trust. Bajan Rinendo's evocative brushwork captures the essence of human quarrels fueled by malice. Meanwhile, "The Jury" engraving from The Pilgrim's Progress showcases how they are corrupt justice itself, highlighting its insidious influence even within societal systems. Intriguingly titled "L'Homme fourre de Malice, " an engraving explores the depths of human malevolence. A Punch cartoon portrays the destructive power of anonymous letters written with malicious intent - a stark reminder that words can wound deeply. From religious art comes "The Kiss of Judas, " depicting betrayal driven by envy and hatred. Similarly, "The Threefold Demon" engraving illustrates how envy, hatred, and malice intertwine to poison hearts and minds. Hieronymus Bosch's depiction of Hell in "The Temptation of St. Anthony" reveals tormentors embodying all-consuming malevolence. This chilling artwork serves as a cautionary tale against succumbing to temptation and embracing darkness. Finally, chromolitho print titled "Envy, Hatred, and Malice" visualizes these vices personified, reminding us of their destructive power when left unchecked.