Revenge Case Collection

Veturia persuading her son Coriolanus not to attack Rome (engraving)
8635793 Veturia persuading her son Coriolanus not to attack Rome (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The "Revenge" (colour litho)
8665246 The "Revenge" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The "Revenge")

Sea Adventure: The last fight of the "Revenge" (colour litho)
8668733 Sea Adventure: The last fight of the "Revenge" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Attack on Sir John Coventry, 1670 (litho)
8661386 The Attack on Sir John Coventry, 1670 (litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Attack on Sir John Coventry, 1670)

Coriolanus disarmed by his mother (engraving)
8664201 Coriolanus disarmed by his mother (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Last Fight of the "Revenge" (colour litho)
8659492 The Last Fight of the "Revenge" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Fight of the "Revenge")

Sir John Tenniel cartoon: The British Lion's Vengeance on the Bengal Tiger (engraving)
8657245 Sir John Tenniel cartoon: The British Lion's Vengeance on the Bengal Tiger (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Medea, or The Marriage of Jason and Creuse, 1648 (Etching)
7393418 Medea, or The Marriage of Jason and Creuse, 1648 (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 24 x 17, 4 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Oreste e le Erinni, 1905, Franz von Stuck (painting)
7063005 Oreste e le Erinni, 1905, Franz von Stuck (painting) by Stuck, Franz von (1863-1928); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio

Elizabethan Warship (litho)
7184120 Elizabethan Warship (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabethan Warship)

Thusnelda, wife of Arminius, and the German women in captivity in Rome, 1st Century (engraving)
7173400 Thusnelda, wife of Arminius, and the German women in captivity in Rome, 1st Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thusnelda, wife of Arminius)

The walrus seeks revenge (engraving)
7192105 The walrus seeks revenge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The walrus seeks revenge)

Ovids revenge (copper engraving)
7201510 Ovids revenge (copper engraving) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ovids revenge)

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)

View of the Room of Giants (southern wall), detail with the lighting (fresco)
7240575 View of the Room of Giants (southern wall), detail with the lighting (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (workshop of); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

View of the Room of Giants (southern wall), detail with the lighting (fresco)
7240579 View of the Room of Giants (southern wall), detail with the lighting (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (workshop of); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

View of the Room of Giants (southern wall) (fresco)
7240572 View of the Room of Giants (southern wall) (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (workshop of); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Room of Giants: view of the northern wall (fresco)
7240567 Room of Giants: view of the northern wall (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (workshop of); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

The vault of the Room of Giants. The gods of Olympus, commanded by Jupiter
7240557 The vault of the Room of Giants. The gods of Olympus, commanded by Jupiter, are preparing to counter the attack of the Giants, Palazzo Te, Mantua, Italy (photo) by Romano

View of the Room of Giants (western wall); detail (fresco)
7240565 View of the Room of Giants (western wall); detail (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (workshop of); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

View of the Room of Giants (western wall) (fresco)
7240563 View of the Room of Giants (western wall) (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (workshop of); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Roman war galleys engaged in a naumachia (litho)
7184128 Roman war galleys engaged in a naumachia (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman war galleys engaged in a naumachia)

In the Karst, on the morning of 22 July, our vigorous counter-offensive ends with a real route... (colour litho)
2815773 In the Karst, on the morning of 22 July, our vigorous counter-offensive ends with a real route... (colour litho) by Beltrame

View of the Room of Giants (fresco)
7240560 View of the Room of Giants (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (workshop of); Palazzo del Te, Mantua, Italy; (add.info)

Headmaster finding a boy caught up in a snowball (litho)
7201213 Headmaster finding a boy caught up in a snowball (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Headmaster finding a boy caught up in a snowball)

Portrait of an Unknown woman or "The Threatener"(oil on canvas)
JEB4960322 Portrait of an Unknown woman or " The Threatener" (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, Hyacinthe Francois (1659-1743); 68.5x56.5 cm; Musee Granet, Aix-en-Provence

The Combined Mediterranean and Channel Squadrons in Lagos Bay, on the Occasion of the King of Portugals Visit
1628337 The Combined Mediterranean and Channel Squadrons in Lagos Bay, on the Occasion of the King of Portugals Visit (engraving) by Wright

Resumption of the war in the Balkans, the effects of the bombing of Adrianople in the poor... (colour litho)
2815519 Resumption of the war in the Balkans, the effects of the bombing of Adrianople in the poor... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The food of French winemakers, thousands of hectolitres of champagne dispersed and destroyed for revenge (Colour Litho)
2815409 The food of French winemakers, thousands of hectolitres of champagne dispersed and destroyed for revenge (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Kut-el-Amaras revenge, the victorious British troops enter Baghdad (colour litho)
2808571 Kut-el-Amaras revenge, the victorious British troops enter Baghdad (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kut-el-Amaras revenge)

A vineyard owner in Somma Vesuviana was having dinner with his family... (colour litho)
2778094 A vineyard owner in Somma Vesuviana was having dinner with his family... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

During the Hamburg Riot (colour litho)
2809252 During the Hamburg Riot (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: During the Hamburg riot)

The Night Knights returning from a vengeance, in Kentucky, against non-unionist tobacco growers (colour litho)
2815095 The Night Knights returning from a vengeance, in Kentucky, against non-unionist tobacco growers (colour litho) by Beltrame

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"Unleashing the Fury: Tales of Revenge in Art" In the realm of art, revenge takes on various forms and narratives. From ancient Greek tragedies to biblical tales and historical events, artists have captured the essence of vengeance through their masterpieces. Medea's wrath, Judith's triumph over Holofernes, and Oreste's haunting encounter with the Erinni are just a few examples that resonate throughout history. In "Medea, or The Marriage of Jason and Creuse, " an etching from 1648 by an unknown artist, we witness Medea's descent into madness as she seeks retribution against her unfaithful husband. Her eyes burn with fury as she plots her revenge. Artemisia Gentileschi's oil painting "Judith and Holofernes" depicts a powerful moment where Judith seizes control by beheading her oppressor. With determination in her eyes, she avenges her people while showcasing strength amidst adversity. Franz von Stuck captures Oreste e le Erinni in his 1905 painting. This piece delves into Greek mythology as Oreste confronts the Furies who torment him for matricide. Revenge becomes entangled with guilt and inner turmoil within this gripping artwork. Goya's etching "The Disasters of War: Que Valor. " transports us to a scene filled with chaos and violence during wartime. It serves as a reminder that revenge can manifest itself not only on an individual level but also within societies torn apart by conflict. The theme continues with depictions of Judith wielding Holofernes' severed head across multiple artworks - from different periods using diverse techniques such as oil on canvas or paper applied on panel. Each rendition showcases Judith's courage and determination to seek justice for her people against oppressive forces. Lastly, an Elizabethan warship lithograph reminds us that even nations resort to acts of retaliation when threatened or wronged at sea. Revenge becomes a driving force behind military strategies and conflicts throughout history.