Revenge Collection (#3)

HMS Revenge, Royal Navy, probably circa 1900 (hand)
HMS Revenge, Royal Navy, probably circa 1900 (hand coloured photo)

Rosyth Royal Naval Dockyard - Fife, Scotland - panoramic view showing the Power Station and Industrial Chimney with multiple clock faces

Cartoon bull, farmer, artist painting bullfighter, Rene Bull
Cartoon of three images by Rene Bull, showing artist in a field, painting a bullfighter, with farmer leading a bull. The bull gores the painting and knocks over the artist

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

Legende des enerves de Jumieges: the two sons of Merovingian king Clovis II
ELD4889075 Legende des enerves de Jumieges: the two sons of Merovingian king Clovis II, punished for revolting against their father, are collected by the monks of the Abbey of Jumieges, near Rouen

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

Morgiana kills 37 thieves hidden in jars (drawing)
ELD4870404 Morgiana kills 37 thieves hidden in jars (drawing) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); (add.info.: Morgiana kills 37 thieves hidden in jars Illustration by Albert Robida for Ali Baba)

The Byzantine Emperor Zenon (425-491) returned to Constantinople had the usurper Flavius Basiliscus (Basilisk)
ELD4886530 The Byzantine Emperor Zenon (425-491) returned to Constantinople had the usurper Flavius Basiliscus (Basilisk) locked up with his family, 477 (dead of Basiliscus enclosed in a dry cistern)

Episode of the war of 1914: General Noel Edouard de Curieres de Castelnau (1851-1944)
XEE4117838 Episode of the war of 1914: General Noel Edouard de Curieres de Castelnau (1851-1944), commander of the French army in Lorraine, swears to the body of his dead son to avenge him

A tragedy at work: victim of an accident at work and seriously mutile, a former worker of an electrical company
XEE4186916 A tragedy at work: victim of an accident at work and seriously mutile, a former worker of an electrical company, dissatisfied with being given too low a pension

King Philip II (1527-1598) surprises his son, Prince Don Carlos (1545-1568)
XEE4192773 King Philip II (1527-1598) surprises his son, Prince Don Carlos (1545-1568), trying to violate his mother-in-law (stepmother)

The driver of Austrian General Skarbonovitch delivering the general and his wife into the captivity of the Russians in
6000393 The driver of Austrian General Skarbonovitch delivering the general and his wife into the captivity of the Russians in revenge for being repeatedly beaten by him, World War I

Political and social cartoon under the Second Empire. "Conciliation"
XEE4166838 Political and social cartoon under the Second Empire." Conciliation". A man wants to intervene between two men fighting. Let them explain

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)

Apollo and Marsyas, 16th century (painting)
LRI4699036 Apollo and Marsyas, 16th century (painting) by Cambiaso, Luca (1527-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apollo and Marsyas The satyr is punished for having defied Apollo to the lyre)

La vengeance de l Amour Painting by Simon Vouet (1590-1649) 1634 Sun. 1, 87x1, 37 m Nancy, musee des Beaux Arts
JLJ4659809 La vengeance de l Amour Painting by Simon Vouet (1590-1649) 1634 Sun. 1, 87x1, 37 m Nancy, musee des Beaux Arts by Vouet

Josephs bloody tunic presented to Jacob. Josephs jealous brothers who gave up killing him make their father Jacob
XEE4415114 Josephs bloody tunic presented to Jacob. Josephs jealous brothers who gave up killing him make their father Jacob believe his death by presenting Josephs coat covered with sheeps blood

Louis 1st the Pious (the Debonnaire) chases his sisters and nephews out of the palace, 814
XEE4160884 Louis 1st the Pious (the Debonnaire) chases his sisters and nephews out of the palace, 814. They re accused of plotting against him

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

Louis V the Faineant (966-987), King of the Franks, expels his mother, Queen Emma of Italy (945-988)
XEE4409352 Louis V the Faineant (966-987), King of the Franks, expels his mother, Queen Emma of Italy (945-988), accused of poisoning her husband, King Lothaire (941-986), 987

Jacob fleeing the vengeance of Esau his brother was greeted by Laban. Anonymous engraving of the 19th century
XEE4415142 Jacob fleeing the vengeance of Esau his brother was greeted by Laban. Anonymous engraving of the 19th century. by Unknown Artist

The slander spares by Rothsay - 19th century illustration for the historical novel "The Pretty Girl of Perth or
XEE4152517 The slander spares by Rothsay - 19th century illustration for the historical novel " The Pretty Girl of Perth or Valentines Day (or The Fair Maid of Perth) by Walter Scott (1771-1832)

Marauders shot by peasants. 18th century print Paris, B. N
JLJ4678678 Marauders shot by peasants. 18th century print Paris, B.N. by Unknown artist, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Marauders shot by peasants)

Vendees revolt: the young Darruder. This is an example of patriotic heroism since Darruder was a 14-year-old boy who
GIA4743834 Vendees revolt: the young Darruder. This is an example of patriotic heroism since Darruder was a 14-year-old boy who took the weapon of his father lying dead to kill his assassin

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

Corsican banditry: a Corsican bandit, hides in the Corsican maquis in the region of Corte, spies two men on the way
XEE4188766 Corsican banditry: a Corsican bandit, hides in the Corsican maquis in the region of Corte, spies two men on the way, for a settlement of accounts (vendetta)

Apollo and Marsyas (oil on canvas, 1618. )
LRI4607208 Apollo and Marsyas (oil on canvas, 1618.) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); Palatine Gallery, Pitti Palace, Florence; (add.info.: Apollo and Marsyas)

The bad effects of the game, the theft and the fight. Two players threatened with their weapons Miniature
LRI4665139 The bad effects of the game, the theft and the fight. Two players threatened with their weapons Miniature from " The Book of Good Moors" by Jacques the Great (1360-1415/1418)

The revolt of the peasants in 1850 The assault of the red barrier"Painting by Franz Defregger (1835-1921)
JLJ4594635 The revolt of the peasants in 1850 The assault of the red barrier" Painting by Franz Defregger (1835-1921), 19th century

To take revenge for the infidelity of his wife, Gabrielle de Vergy, Eudes de Fayel makes him eat without his knowledge
XEE4192589 To take revenge for the infidelity of his wife, Gabrielle de Vergy, Eudes de Fayel makes him eat without his knowledge the heart of his lover, Raoul de Coucy

Moses buried under the sand the Egyptian whom he had killed Moses had killed the Egyptian who had struck a Hebrew
JLJ4564627 Moses buried under the sand the Egyptian whom he had killed Moses had killed the Egyptian who had struck a Hebrew. Painting by Pierre Patel the Father (1605-1676). Dim. 0, 94x0, 84 m

Joseph keeping Simeon hostage: Joseph the Patriarch asks his brothers to introduce him to the younger Benjamin
XEE4415089 Joseph keeping Simeon hostage: Joseph the Patriarch asks his brothers to introduce him to the younger Benjamin and keeps Simeon hostage waiting for their return

The four allegories: desillusion or deception. circa 1565 (painting)
LRI4612237 The four allegories: desillusion or deception. circa 1565 (painting) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); National Gallery, London

The Marquis of Montespan, Louis Henri (Louis-Henri) de Pardaillan de Gondrin (1640-1691), slapped his wife
XEE4192632 The Marquis of Montespan, Louis Henri (Louis-Henri) de Pardaillan de Gondrin (1640-1691), slapped his wife, the Marquise of Montespan (Francoise Athenais)

Gonzalo de Pizarro (c. 1502-48) Kills Diego de Almagro (1475-1538) (woodcut)
IND137962 Gonzalo de Pizarro (c.1502-48) Kills Diego de Almagro (1475-1538) (woodcut) by Poma de Ayala, Felipe Huaman (1526-1613); Biblioteca del ICI, Madrid

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"Seeking Vengeance: Tales of Retribution from History and Myth" Step into the Shakespeare Exhibition at Earls Court, London, where stories come to life. From the haunting tragedy of HMS Royal Oak, a British battleship that met its fate during World War II, to the mighty HMS Revenge of the renowned Revenge class. Transport yourself back in time as you witness Sir Richard Grenville commanding the valiant HMS Revenge in a fierce battle against the Spanish fleet off Flores. The spirit burns bright as these brave warriors fight for honor and justice. Delve further into history with Chushingura, an epic Japanese tale recounting the 47 Ronin's relentless pursuit to avenge their master's disgrace and suicide. A woodblock print captures their attack on Lord Kira Yoshinaka's house, painting a vivid picture of their unwavering determination. But revenge is not confined to reality alone; it seeps into folklore and ghost stories too. Uncover chilling myths like that of Pied Piper of Hamelin or delve into Japan's mysterious ghost tales that send shivers down your spine. Even modern times bear witness to acts driven by vengeance - a mask painted in Ukrainian flag colors symbolizes defiance against injustice and seeks retribution for past wrongs. As we explore Rosyth Royal Naval Dockyard in Fife, Scotland, let us not forget how even great naval powers have ships named after this powerful emotion. The formidable HMS Revenge stands tall among them all – an embodiment of strength seeking redress. Revenge has forever been intertwined with human history - whether etched upon warships or immortalized through artistry. It serves as a reminder that sometimes justice can only be found when one takes matters into their own hands.