Revenge Collection (#5)

Lord Capulet supports his dying son Tybalt after he was wounded by Romeo (chromolitho)
2783010 Lord Capulet supports his dying son Tybalt after he was wounded by Romeo (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Aggressus Ressurgo, 1918 (colour etching)
1195042 Aggressus Ressurgo, 1918 (colour etching) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); 42x34.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Narasimha, 4th avatar of Vishnu (w / c on paper)
908406 Narasimha, 4th avatar of Vishnu (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: the man lion); The Stapleton Collection

Au Congo, La Chasse Au Gorille (engraving)
2789040 Au Congo, La Chasse Au Gorille (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Au Congo, La Chasse Au Gorille)

La Loi Du Talion (engraving)
2788986 La Loi Du Talion (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Loi Du Talion. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 23 October 1892)

The ways of the Apaches (colour litho)
2779264 The ways of the Apaches (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ways of the Apaches. The revenge of a dying man)

The life-long hunger for la revanche inspires the French cavalry to supreme endeavour when let loose upon the German
STC359720 The life-long hunger for la revanche inspires the French cavalry to supreme endeavour when let loose upon the German enemy, 1914-19 (litho) by English School

Hercules Killing Cacus, (woodcut)
659519 Hercules Killing Cacus, (woodcut) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617); 41x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules Killing Cacus. Hendrik Goltzius (1558-1617). Woodcut

Then Perseus held aloft the Gorgons head, illustration for How Perseus came Home again
IL193703 Then Perseus held aloft the Gorgons head, illustration for How Perseus came Home again, from The Heroes of Greek Fairy Tales, by Charles Kingsley (1819-75) (colour litho) by Davie

The Giaour, Conqueror of Hassan; Le Giaour, Vainqueur d Hassan, (oil on canvas)
824542 The Giaour, Conqueror of Hassan; Le Giaour, Vainqueur d Hassan, (oil on canvas) by Vernet, Emile Jean Horace (1789-1863); 65x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Giaour)

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)

Kinugawa Yoemon, with Poem by Harumichi no Tsuraki, from the series "Ogura Versions... c. 1845 / 48
Kinugawa Yoemon, with Poem by Harumichi no Tsuraki, from the series " Ogura Versions of the One Hundred Poets (Ogura nazorae Hyakunin isshu)", c. 1845/48

Abels death. Engraving in "The main facts of holy history". Epinal Imaging, 4th Series
DUV4209943 Abels death. Engraving in " The main facts of holy history". Epinal Imaging, 4th Series. Pellerin and Cie, printer-publisher, Epinal. End of the 19th century

The Giaour, 1826 (oil on canvas)
831232 The Giaour, 1826 (oil on canvas) by Colin, Alexandre Marie (1798-1875); 99.5x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: After The Giaour by Lord Byron); Photo © Christies Images

An old fee seeing that she was not invited to the birth of the princess takes revenge by sending a curse on her cradle
XEE4192501 An old fee seeing that she was not invited to the birth of the princess takes revenge by sending a curse on her cradle

Sextus Tarquinius driven from Rome and is threatened by relatives of Lucretia. Detail from The Death of Lucretia
LRI4607545 Sextus Tarquinius driven from Rome and is threatened by relatives of Lucretia. Detail from The Death of Lucretia

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

The vengence of Nitrocis (colour litho)
994214 The vengence of Nitrocis (colour litho) by Paul, Evelyn (1870-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stories of Egyptian Gods and Heroes published George Harrap & Company 1914)

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

The fox in great anger, vowed vengance (from the Eagle and the Fox)
908694 The fox in great anger, vowed vengance (from the Eagle and the Fox) by Rountree, Harry (Herbert R.) (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

Germany is crushed by the Treaty of Versailles, 1931 (colour litho)
CHT212485 Germany is crushed by the Treaty of Versailles, 1931 (colour litho) by Schilling, Erich (1885-1945); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

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

La revanche du cocher. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho)
3101416 La revanche du cocher. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: La revanche du cocher)

The revenge of Wieland (colour litho)
955991 The revenge of Wieland (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Heroic Life and Exploits of Siefried the Dragon Slayer published by George Harrap)

An Attempted Ascent of Fusi-Yama, run in by Japanese Police (engraving)
1047440 An Attempted Ascent of Fusi-Yama, run in by Japanese Police (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Attempted Ascent of Fusi-Yama)

History of Gaul: Clotaire (Clothaire) I (497-561), King of the Franks, burns his son Chramne
XEE4170743 History of Gaul: Clotaire (Clothaire) I (497-561), King of the Franks, burns his son Chramne, revolt against him and his family in their own cottage

Fergus goes down into the lake, illustration from The High Deeds of Finn
STC323711 Fergus goes down into the lake, illustration from The High Deeds of Finn, and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland by T.W

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)

Herod II and Herodias at the Feast of Herod (oil on panel) (detail of 222483)
XIR341927 Herod II and Herodias at the Feast of Herod (oil on panel) (detail of 222483) by Francken, Frans the Elder (1542-1616); Musee Municipal, Dunkirk

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

Achilles Contemplating the Body of Patroclus (oil on canvas)
XIR176699 Achilles Contemplating the Body of Patroclus (oil on canvas) by Pellegrini, Giovanni Antonio (1675-1741); 152.5x195.5 cm; Musee Municipal, Soissons

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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.