Temptation Collection (#36)

Online gambling. Conceptual computer artwork of a pair of playing dice hurtling towards a computer screen. This could represent online gambling, one of the largest growing areas of internet commerce

Alcohol abuse. Conceptual artwork of the devil tempting a person to drink an alcoholic beverage

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Diet choices
MODEL RELEASED. Diet choices

Orchid flower (family Orchidaceae). Close-up of the lip (lower centre) used to attract pollinators by guiding them to the reproductive parts of the flower

The Eaters of the Dead, satirical artwork
The Eaters of the Dead. Satirical medieval artwork from a play titled Die Totenfresser (The Eaters of the Dead). This scene from the play depicts a bishop, monk, nuns, and others

POUSSIN: SPRING, 1662-63. Spring: The Earthly Paradise. Oil on canvas by Nicolas Poussin, 1662-63

THE CREATION. Oil on panel, by Mariotto Albertinelli. Oil on panel

CREATION OF THE FIRMAMENT. With other scenes from a 13th century French manuscript

ADAM & EVE, 1546. The Fall: illumination from an Italian Book of Hours, 1546

ADAM & EVE. Oil on cardboard by an unknown American artist, c1830

SILENT STILL: BIBLICAL. The snake tempting Adam and Eve

Tempted Lady
Temptation at the dressing- table

The Spice Bazaar, Sultanhamet, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Traditional Danish pastry at Bager Lucas bakery in Tonder, Jutland, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

Traditional Turkish Baklava for sale, Spice Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Baklava for sale, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Chocolates in a shop window, France, Europe

Adam, Eve are Tempted
Adam and Eve yield to temptation

Zola / Pelerin 1923
EMILE ZOLA Satirical comment on his novel, Lourdes (1894) - the Devil teaches him to be sceptical about miracles

Woman Window Cleaner
It must be tantalizing to be so near and yet so far from such delicious looking cakes, but the " Georgina" outside busies herself with her new job regardless of temptation

Decorative Bird
Decorative bird on the bough of a fruit tree

Women Window Cleaners
George the window cleaner, who will soon be in the army, shows his pupils, the " Georginas" how to hold their buckets without spilling water as they clean J. Lyons window

Adam & Eve Expelled
Adam and Eve have covered their nakedness with skins, but angels shoo them out of Eden : the snake, who caused the trouble in the first place, slinks away also

Jesus Temptation
Jesus is tempted by Satan in the wilderness

Water Babies / Tom / Cabinet
Lured by the temptation of the sea-lollipops, Tom creeps among the rocks & finds the mother-of-pearl cabinet in a deep crack in the rocks containing them; & behold! it was open!

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"Temptation: A Journey through the Depths of Desire" In Briton Riviere's "Christ in the Wilderness, " we witness the ultimate test as Christ resists Satan's allure. The struggle between good and evil unfolds before our eyes, reminding us of our own battles with temptation. Just like a mouse held away from a mousetrap, we often find ourselves teetering on the edge of indulgence. The tantalizing prospect lures us closer, but will we have the strength to resist? Hieronymus Bosch's "The Garden of Earthly Delights" depicts a world filled with seductive pleasures. It serves as a cautionary tale, warning against succumbing to earthly desires that may lead us astray. Sir Gawain faces his own moment of weakness when tempted by Lady Bercilak in an attempt to challenge his virtue. Will he remain steadfast or give in to desire? In "Convent Thoughts, " we glimpse into the inner turmoil faced by those who have dedicated their lives to spiritual devotion. Even within these sacred walls, temptation finds its way in, testing their commitment. Absinthe, known as "the green fairy, " casts its spell over those seeking escape from reality. Its alluring emerald hue beckons us towards forbidden pleasure and dangerous paths. John William Waterhouse captures the longing gaze of The Lady of Shalott at Lancelot—a forbidden love that tempts her out of isolation and leads her towards tragic consequences. "The Temptation of Saint Anthony" portrays surreal visions tormenting this holy figure—an allegory for battling one's inner demons and resisting temptations that threaten our souls' sanctity. A 1940s-style Navy pin-up girl posing with a vintage Corsair aircraft embodies both desire and danger—temptations that soldiers far from home must confront while fighting for freedom during wartime.