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Poisonings Collection

Poisonings can occur in many forms, from accidental ingestion of household chemicals to intentional harm through toxic substances

Background imagePoisonings Collection: Duke Charles insulting the Corpse of his Enemy Fleming (litho)

Duke Charles insulting the Corpse of his Enemy Fleming (litho)
8661094 Duke Charles insulting the Corpse of his Enemy Fleming (litho) by Edelfelt, Albert Gustaf Aristides (1854-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePoisonings Collection: Eleanor sucking the poison from her husband's wound, 1272 (engraving)

Eleanor sucking the poison from her husband's wound, 1272 (engraving)
8636827 Eleanor sucking the poison from her husband's wound, 1272 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePoisonings Collection: Banded rattlesnake, Crotalus Horridus, from a 17th century print

Banded rattlesnake, Crotalus Horridus, from a 17th century print
3501421 Banded rattlesnake, Crotalus Horridus, from a 17th century print; (add.info.: Banded rattlesnake. Crotalus Horridus. From a 17th century print)

Background imagePoisonings Collection: Who poisoned Charles Bravo? (litho)

Who poisoned Charles Bravo? (litho)
8675811 Who poisoned Charles Bravo? (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Who poisoned Charles Bravo? Charles Bravo and his wife, Florence)

Background imagePoisonings Collection: The Death of Cleopatra, c. 1625 (oil on canvas)

The Death of Cleopatra, c. 1625 (oil on canvas)
8735959 The Death of Cleopatra, c. 1625 (oil on canvas) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); Schloss Sanssouci, Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany; (add.info.: By Guido Reni); Photo © Fine Art Images

Background imagePoisonings Collection: Death of Hannibal (engraving)

Death of Hannibal (engraving)
8635737 Death of Hannibal (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Hannibal, c181 BC. Illustration from Rom)

Background imagePoisonings Collection: Not a water drinker (litho)

Not a water drinker (litho)
8663008 Not a water drinker (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Not a water drinker. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch)

Background imagePoisonings Collection: Death of Mithradates (litho)

Death of Mithradates (litho)
8660850 Death of Mithradates (litho) by Morrow, Edwin A. (1877-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Mithradates)

Background imagePoisonings Collection: Hannibal drinking Poison (engraving)

Hannibal drinking Poison (engraving)
8639516 Hannibal drinking Poison (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hannibal drinking Poison)

Background imagePoisonings Collection: Portuguese Man o War jellyfish (colour litho)

Portuguese Man o War jellyfish (colour litho)
8663555 Portuguese Man o War jellyfish (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portuguese Man o War jellyfish)

Background imagePoisonings Collection: Hannibal swallowing the Poison in the subterranean passage (engraving)

Hannibal swallowing the Poison in the subterranean passage (engraving)
8658585 Hannibal swallowing the Poison in the subterranean passage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePoisonings Collection: Demetrius having poisoned his Family, soliciting the Gaul to stab him (engraving)

Demetrius having poisoned his Family, soliciting the Gaul to stab him (engraving)
8658570 Demetrius having poisoned his Family, soliciting the Gaul to stab him (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demetrius having poisoned his Family)

Background imagePoisonings Collection: Livia poisoning her husband Drusus (engraving)

Livia poisoning her husband Drusus (engraving)
8639540 Livia poisoning her husband Drusus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Livia poisoning her husband Drusus)

Background imagePoisonings Collection: The Elixir of Life (litho)

The Elixir of Life (litho)
8661045 The Elixir of Life (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elixir of Life)

Background imagePoisonings Collection: The magician Circe represented on a ceramic vase with black figures

The magician Circe represented on a ceramic vase with black figures. Ancient Greece 5 - 4th century BC
AIS5389330 The magician Circe represented on a ceramic vase with black figures. Ancient Greece 5 - 4th century BC.; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Taranto, Apuglia, Italy

Background imagePoisonings Collection: The Poisonings at Hong-Kong (engraving)

The Poisonings at Hong-Kong (engraving)
1587416 The Poisonings at Hong-Kong (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Poisonings at Hong-Kong)



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Poisonings can occur in many forms, from accidental ingestion of household chemicals to intentional harm through toxic substances. The effects can range from mild discomfort to severe illness or even death, and is important to be aware of potential poisons in your environment and take precautions to prevent accidents. If you suspect someone has been poisoned, seek medical help immediately. Remember, prevention is key when it comes to avoiding the dangers of poisonings. Stay informed and stay safe.