Revenge Collection (#9)

Marino Faliero, Doge of Venice, threatening vengeance for the libelling of his wife, Aluycia Gradenigo (engraving)
5226892 Marino Faliero, Doge of Venice, threatening vengeance for the libelling of his wife, Aluycia Gradenigo (engraving) by Herbert

The traitor Ganelon, ambushed in the valley of Soissons
LSE4085918 The traitor Ganelon, ambushed in the valley of Soissons, killed the Duke of Beuves d Aigremont, uncle of the four sons Aymon

The end of the Gentleman Adventurer-the Revenge captured by Spaniards 1591
1122831 The end of the Gentleman Adventurer-the Revenge captured by Spaniards 1591, 1915 (colour litho) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Rivals (colour litho)
1037540 The Rivals (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rivals)

A Prayer for Revenge (litho)
1100333 A Prayer for Revenge (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Prayer for Revenge)

The Revenge of the Peasants (La Revanche des paysons), from The Miseries of War
1067867 The Revenge of the Peasants (La Revanche des paysons), from The Miseries of War, 1633 (etching) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635); 8.255x18.5751x cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Turtle Turning at Kurrachee, India (engraving)
1046569 Turtle Turning at Kurrachee, India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turtle Turning at Kurrachee, India)

Statue of the Commendatore, scene from Don Giovanni (colour litho)
GIA938490 Statue of the Commendatore, scene from Don Giovanni (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scapins Furries. Molieres theatre piece (comedie), act 2
PCT4273562 Scapins Furries. Molieres theatre piece (comedie), act 2, scene 5: Leandre is ready to hit Scapin (kneeling). Octave intervenes

First Balkan war (Balkan): Tsar Ferdinand I of Bulgaria (1861-1948
XEE4188526 First Balkan war (Balkan): Tsar Ferdinand I of Bulgaria (1861-1948) marching on foreign lands conquered by his army in Mustapha-Pasha (Mustapha Pasha), now Ferdinandovo

A band of jokers keeps Marie-Therese (Marie Therese) Le Vasseur (Levasseur) (1721-1801)
XEE4192583 A band of jokers keeps Marie-Therese (Marie Therese) Le Vasseur (Levasseur) (1721-1801), a costume for the Carnival, from advancing in her wheelchair

Bible of Royaumont, Old Testament: Ambassadors of David
XEE4138346 Bible of Royaumont, Old Testament: Ambassadors of David. David sent Joab against the Ammonites to take revenge for the insult that Hanon their Prince had made to his ambassadors

Shame and remorse avenge love outrage Illustration of "
GIA4706530 Shame and remorse avenge love outrage Illustration of " Julie or La Nouvelle Heloise" by Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712-1788) ed

Head of Vengeance, c. 1804 (chalk on paper)
2972477 Head of Vengeance, c.1804 (chalk on paper) by Prud hon, Pierre-Paul (1758-1823); 50.8x39.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Arthur Heun Fund; French, out of copyright

An Elephants Revenge (engraving)
2796519 An Elephants Revenge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Elephants Revenge. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1897)

Satan Exulting, (pencil and watercolour)
651873 Satan Exulting, (pencil and watercolour) by Westall, Richard (1765-1836); 56.5x38.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Satan Exulting. Richard Westall (1765-1836). Pencil and watercolour

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

The Education of the Children of Clovis (School of Vengeance;Training of Clotilde
659908 The Education of the Children of Clovis (School of Vengeance; Training of Clotildes Sons), 1861 (oil on canvas) by Alma-Tadema

The "Revenge"Leading the Lee Line of the Reserve Squadron, 1901 (colour litho)
726506 The " Revenge" Leading the Lee Line of the Reserve Squadron, 1901 (colour litho) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Azucena and the Gypsies (chromolitho)
735248 Azucena and the Gypsies (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Azucena and the Gypsies)

Leonora and the Count di Luna (chromolitho)
735247 Leonora and the Count di Luna (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leonora and the Count di Luna)

The last of Jim Haggerty, the Philadelphia Rough (engraving)
736128 The last of Jim Haggerty, the Philadelphia Rough (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reddys revenge; The last of Jim Haggerty)

Leonora Bargains for Manricos Life (chromolitho)
735251 Leonora Bargains for Manricos Life (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leonora Bargains for Manricos Life)

Pitous revenge (coloured engraving)
5998904 Pitous revenge (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pitous revenge)

Named responsible for the storm threatening the ship, Jonas suggested that it be thrown
XEE4415053 Named responsible for the storm threatening the ship, Jonas suggested that it be thrown overboard. God sent a fish that swallowed the prophete

Locked in the Tower of London, he only came out to climb the scaffold
XEE4192652 Locked in the Tower of London, he only came out to climb the scaffold: Chancellor Thomas More (1478-1535) in prison because he refused to grant the royal seal to the marriage of King Henry

The Judgment of God The Angels of the Apocalypse sound the trumpets
JLJ4603311 The Judgment of God The Angels of the Apocalypse sound the trumpets and announce the Last Judgment before the monarchs and other protagonists of French history

Portrait of Napoleon I at Fontainebleau on 03 / 31 / 1814 (1840 oil on canvas)
JLJ4649356 Portrait of Napoleon I at Fontainebleau on 03/31/1814 (1840 oil on canvas) by Delaroche, Hippolyte (Paul) (1797-1856); 180x130 cm; Musee de l Armee, Paris

Jacques Marie Gaston Onfray de Breville dit JOB (1858 - 1931)
JLJ4639028 Jacques Marie Gaston Onfray de Breville dit JOB (1858 - 1931); Illustration from the book " Les epees de France"

Great Britains Naval Preparations (litho)
1605004 Great Britains Naval Preparations (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Britains Naval Preparations)

The Adventures of Nicholas (engraving)
1038807 The Adventures of Nicholas (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Adventures of Nicholas)

Nemesis (The Great Fortune), 1501-02 (engraving)
877242 Nemesis (The Great Fortune), 1501-02 (engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 33.2x22.9 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; German

Studenting (engraving)
1063551 Studenting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Studenting. Illustration for The Graphic)

Sir Richard Grenville in the "Revenge, "1591 (engraving)
1107967 Sir Richard Grenville in the " Revenge, " 1591 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Richard Grenville in the " Revenge)

The Peasants Avenge Themselves, c. 1633. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Peasants Avenge Themselves, c. 1633

Old grudges
Raffaele Spettoli

Airborne troops of 6th Airlanding infantry Brigade admire the graffiti chalked on the side of their Horsa glider at an RAF airfield in England as they prepare to fly out to Normandy as reinforcements

Muhammad Ali in his second match with Leon Spinks, at the Louisiana Superdome on September 15, 1978. A now in shape Ali rarely lost control

The Peasants Revenge, c. 1633. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Peasants Revenge, c. 1633

Hamlet is Tempted to Kill the King (Act III, Scene III), 1834 / 1843
Hamlet is Tempted to Kill the King (Act III, Scene III), 1834/1843

The Feast of Herod, 1640-1690. Creator: David Teniers II
The Feast of Herod, 1640-1690. Salome presents the head of St John the Baptist

Revengeful Monsters, January 25, 1780. Creator: John Hamilton Mortimer
Revengeful Monsters, January 25, 1780

Judith, seated nude with a sword in her right hand, gazing down at the head of Holofernes in her left hand, 1523

Judith, half-length and in profile to the left, a sword in her right hand and the head of Holofernes in her left hand, an open window at top left

Judith with the Head of Holofernes. Creator: Balthazar van den Bos
Judith with the Head of Holofernes

Judith with her sword raised in her right hand and placing the head of Holofernes in the sack with her left, ca. 1540-45

Revenge of Nauplius, 1540-45. Creator: Antonio Fantuzzi
Revenge of Nauplius, 1540-45

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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.