Poisonous Collection (page 8)

Dyeing poison dart frog (Dendrobates tinctorius), Citronella form, sitting on dried leaves, South America

Blue poison dart frog (Dendrobates tinctorius azureus) sitting on dried leaves, Brazil, South America

Boa Constrictor with a Rabbit

The brazen serpent, 19th century (painting)
AIS5369377 The brazen serpent, 19th century (painting) by Bruni, Fyodor (1801-75); State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; eIberfoto; Russian, out of copyright

The Death of Cleopatra (first version), 1872 (oil on canvas)
3597124 The Death of Cleopatra (first version), 1872 (oil on canvas) by Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901); 76x61.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Poisonous snakes and plants (colour litho)
971860 Poisonous snakes and plants (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poisonous snakes and plants)

Title Page for A Treatise on Adulterations of Food and Culinary Poisons
XJF468501 Title Page for A Treatise on Adulterations of Food and Culinary Poisons by Frederick Accum, published 1820 (printed paper) by English School

Fungi: Agaricus fimelarius [common ink-cap], illustration from
660953 Fungi: Agaricus fimelarius [common ink-cap], illustration from Flora Londiniensis [Flowers of London] by William Curtis, published 1777-98 (colour engraving) by English School

White Cedar, A Self-Heal and Yellow Bugle, from Hortus Eystettensis
3359461 White Cedar, A Self-Heal and Yellow Bugle, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613 (hand coloured engraving) by German School

Dittany, White Helleborine and Yellow Day Lily, from Hortus Eystettensis
3359437 Dittany, White Helleborine and Yellow Day Lily, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613 (hand coloured engraving) by German School

Veratrum, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
3284382 Veratrum, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613 (hand-coloured engraving) by German School

Stinking Hellebore, and Two Kinds of Crocus, from Hortus Eystettensis
3284285 Stinking Hellebore, and Two Kinds of Crocus, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613 (hand-coloured engraving) by German School

British poisonous plants (colour litho)
2813097 British poisonous plants (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British poisonous plants)

Aconitum napellus (chromolitho)
2782737 Aconitum napellus (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aconitum napellus. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Digitalis (chromolitho)
2782709 Digitalis (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Digitalis. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

The night patrol of the London streets, 1853
The night patrol of the London streets. The figure of Death on horseback rides out of an overcrowded cemetery full of cholera victims

Edible and poisonous mushrooms (colour litho)
2818783 Edible and poisonous mushrooms (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edible and poisonous mushrooms. Champignons bons et mauvais)

Vintage Print of a Pacific Spotted Scorpionfish, 1922 (screen print)
3035792 Vintage Print of a Pacific Spotted Scorpionfish, 1922 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info)

Illustration of Mushrooms c. 1923 (litho)
3090502 Illustration of Mushrooms c.1923 (litho) by Millot, Adolphe Philippe (1857 - 1921); Private Collection; (add.info)

House gecko and broad-tailed gecko
House gecko, Hemidactylus frenatus 1, and broad-tailed gecko, Phyllurus platurus 2. Tarantola delle case, Filluro della Nuova Olanda

Italian maple, Acer opalus, Ital. L Erable opale. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Les dons merveilleux et diversement colories de la nature dans le r?

An Excrescence; A Fungus; Alias - A Toadstool upon a Dung-hill
NCO190109 An Excrescence; A Fungus; Alias - A Toadstool upon a Dung-hill, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1791 (etching with w/c) by Gillray

A Hatful of Bittersweet, 1877 (oil on canvas)
823039 A Hatful of Bittersweet, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Brownscombe, Jennie Augusta (1850-1936); 71.4x51.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hatful of Bittersweet)

Civilians crowding around a gas-detector table, Sept 1939
Four people inspecting a new gas-detector table, set up to indicate a gas attack shortly after the outbreak of war. The table was covered with a paint that changed colour in the presence of mustard

Greater Hemlock [Cicuta major], illustration from The British Herbal
660955 Greater Hemlock [Cicuta major], illustration from The British Herbal by John Edwards, published March 1770 (coloured engraving) by Edwards

Common European viper or adder, Vipera berus (Pelias chersea). Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches

Desert horned viper, Cerastes cerastes (Gonyechis cerastes). Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches

Livid entoloma or livid agaric, Entoloma sinuatum (Entoloma lividum). Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A

Gooseberry russula, Russula queletii, and winecork brittlegill, Russula adusta. Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A

Edible parasol mushroom, Lepiota procera and poisonous Lepiota helveola. Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A

Sun spider, Galeodes araneoides (Poisonous solpuga, Solpuga venenosa). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Portuguese man-of-war, Physalia physalis. Physalie atlantique. Handcoloured steel engraving from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle

The sickener, Russula emetica
The sickener, emetic russula or vomiting russula, Russula emetica. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms

Madeira winter cherry, Solanum pseudocapsicum var. diflorum (Solanum capsicastrum). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Spring meadow saffron, Colchicum bulbocodium (Bulbocodium vernum). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

British poisonous plants (colour litho)
2813096 British poisonous plants (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British poisonous plants)

Le Naja Du Cap (engraving)
2789157 Le Naja Du Cap (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Naja Du Cap. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 28 February 1886)

Water moccasin and rattlesnake (chromolitho)
2782628 Water moccasin and rattlesnake (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water moccasin and rattlesnake)

Short-tailed viper and common death adder (chromolitho)
2782624 Short-tailed viper and common death adder (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Short-tailed viper and common death adder)

Day and night the Austrian Command threw against the new Italian line, which was just... (colour litho)
2777591 Day and night the Austrian Command threw against the new Italian line, which was just... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The new aspects of war, even scout dogs and horses are protected against asphyxiating gases (colour litho)
2808569 The new aspects of war, even scout dogs and horses are protected against asphyxiating gases (colour litho) by Beltrame

Helleborus niger (chromolitho)
2782736 Helleborus niger (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helleborus niger. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Woman preparing food from cassava plant, Brazil
Woman preparing food from a cassava or manioc plant, Brazil. The root of the plant is poisonous, but the poison can be extracted by squeezing the sap out by stretching and contracting. Date: 1922

A novel attack was carried out in an Indian city, against a rich Englishwoman (Colour Litho)
2777956 A novel attack was carried out in an Indian city, against a rich Englishwoman (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The uncertainties of outdoor games in Africa (colour litho)
2777615 The uncertainties of outdoor games in Africa (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The uncertainties of outdoor games in Africa)

Poisonous fungi (colour litho)
3630364 Poisonous fungi (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poisonous fungi. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

Poster of a Pandinus imperator (colour litho)
HMB306167 Poster of a Pandinus imperator (colour litho) by German School; 146x96 cm; Humboldt-Universitaet, Berlin, Germany; (add.info)

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"Unveiling the Dark Side: Exploring the Enigmatic World of Poisonous" Step into a time capsule with Mushrooms Larousse 1913 and embark on a journey through Victorian Botanical Illustrations, where Poisonous Mushrooms take center stage. Picture No. 10750866 captures the essence of these captivating yet deadly fungi, showcasing their vibrant colors and intricate details. But beware. Just like the Rattlesnake Warning Sign, these Fly Agaric mushrooms possess an allure that can be fatal if consumed. Delve deeper into this realm as we uncover lithographs from 1895 depicting Poison Plants in all their treacherous glory. Victorian Botanical Illustrations continue to mesmerize us with depictions of Toxic and Poisonous Plants. These illustrations serve as both a cautionary tale and a testament to nature's ability to conceal danger within its beauty. The Bryant and May safety match matchbox label reminds us that even seemingly harmless objects can harbor poison. White Bryony, depicted in an engraving from 1857, stands tall as one such plant capable of causing harm when handled carelessly. Venturing beyond land, we encounter the Stonefish VT 5 - Valerie Taylor's remarkable photograph capturing this venomous creature lurking beneath ocean waves. Its camouflage is so effective that it remains virtually invisible until it strikes unsuspecting prey or unfortunate swimmers. Lastly, let us not forget about our terrestrial companions; behold the COMMON TOAD in all its mysterious splendor captured by studio photography. This seemingly innocuous amphibian secretes toxins potent enough to deter predators while serving as a reminder that appearances can indeed be deceiving. In this captivating exploration of "poisonous, " we are reminded of nature's delicate balance between beauty and danger. From ancient mushroom knowledge to Victorian botanical artistry, each image serves as a poignant reminder to tread carefully amidst Mother Nature's vast tapestry – for hidden among her wonders lie the poisonous secrets that can bring both awe and peril.