Threats Collection (#2)

Lucretia, 1548 (oil on panel)
1197631 Lucretia, 1548 (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553) (attr. to); 74.9x50.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

The Seducer, 1929-30 (oil on canvas)
657483 The Seducer, 1929-30 (oil on canvas) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seducer. Walter Richard Sickert (1860-1942). Oil on canvas

The emergency intervention of a young peasant armed with a trident saved the life of a little girl... (colour litho)
2778292 The emergency intervention of a young peasant armed with a trident saved the life of a little girl... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Punch cartoon: Fog in London, 21 January 1865 (engraving)
6034770 Punch cartoon: Fog in London, 21 January 1865 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Fog in London, 21 January 1865)

The First Battle Squadron leaving the Forth for the Battle of Jutland
824164 The First Battle Squadron leaving the Forth for the Battle of Jutland, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 92x200.8

A Magpie Observing Fieldmice, (coloured chalks and watercolour on paper)
824137 A Magpie Observing Fieldmice, (coloured chalks and watercolour on paper) by Keulemans, Johan Gerard (1842-1912); 52.1x41.7. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Magpie Observing Fieldmice)

Look!!! (colour litho)
2818363 Look!!! (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Look!!! France telling her politicians to stop squabbling amongst themselves)

A Snow Leopard Stalking Ovis Poli, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
652112 A Snow Leopard Stalking Ovis Poli, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99); 60.6x95.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Snow Leopard Stalking Ovis Poli)

Amos F. Adams Shooting Over Gus Bondher and Son, Count Bondher, 1887 (oil on canvas)
984908 Amos F. Adams Shooting Over Gus Bondher and Son, Count Bondher, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Tait, Arthur Fitzwilliam (1819-1905); 50.7x76 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Amos F)

"His liberty is full of threats to all"Hamlet, Act IV, Scene 1 (colour litho)
969851 " His liberty is full of threats to all" Hamlet, Act IV, Scene 1 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

King James VI threatens the Puritans that he will make them conform to the Church or harry them out of the land (litho)
3099924 King James VI threatens the Puritans that he will make them conform to the Church or harry them out of the land (litho) by English School

David before Saul, (oil on canvas)
827832 David before Saul, (oil on canvas) by Leonardo, Jusepe or Jose (de Chavier)(c.1605-1656); 167.5x126 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: David before Saul)

Picking up a large stone is a sign that it will not be thrown
498219 Picking up a large stone is a sign that it will not be thrown, 1931 (colour litho) (see also 498218) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

What Little Mice Must Know (coloured engraving)
979203 What Little Mice Must Know (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What Little Mice Must Know.); © Look and Learn

Human heart attack, illustration
Human heart attack, computer illustration

BOYCOTT HARVESTS CROPS
CAPTAIN BOYCOTT harvests his corn crop under police protection, despite threats from the Land League Date: Summer 1880

Great skua (Stercocarius skua) in flight over Gannet (Morus bassanus) colony, looking for small chicks, whilst Gannets call defensively, Shetland Isles, July

Large / Pot Bellied Seahorse (Hippocampus abdominalis) face portrait. Blairgowrie Marina, Mornington Peninsular, Victoria, Australia, March

Two Red Foxes (Vulpes vulpes) fighting. The Netherlands. August

Spectacled caiman (Caiman yacare) walking on a sandy shore at the edge of a river at night, Pantanal, Brazil

Goldfinches (Carduelis carduelis) squabbling near seed feeder, Berwickshire, Scotland, April

Ruffs displaying and fighting (Philomachus pugnax) Agapa River, Taimyr Peninsula, Siberia, Russia

Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezi) Jardines de la Reina National Park, Cuba

Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) adult hovering directly in front of the sun, defending nest from perceived threat, Farne Islands, UK. June Non-ex

Two male Mute swans (Cygnus olor) displaying on water in territorial dispute, UK

Alpine Chough / Yellow-billed Chough (Pyrrhocorax graculus) flock in flight against mountains, Dolomites, Italy. Digital composite

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox), adult in striking pose in wildflower field. Laredo, Webb County, South Texas, USA, April

Narwhal (Monodon monoceros) showing tusk above water surface. Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada, April

White-lipped / Green tree viper (Cryptelytrops albolabris) captive, from SE Asia

Dramatic seas crashing onto a rocky shore. The Broken Group Islands from The Wild Pacific Trail, Ucluelet, West coast of Vancouver Island, Canada, September 2010

Catesbys snail-eating snake (Dipsas catesbyi) on Heliconia plant, Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Amazon Basin, Loreto, Peru

Lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris) in shallow water with reflection at the surface. Little Bahama Bank, Bahamas

Lighthouse on Snafellsness Peninsula, Iceland, July 2008

Checkered Garter Snake (Thamnophis marcianus marcianus) coiled with tongue protruding. Fennessey Ranch, Refugio, Corpus Christi, Coastal Bend, Texas Coast, USA

Jaguar (Panthera onca) female, hiding in dense high grass. Cuiaba river, Pantanal, Mato Grosso do Sul Province. Brazil, South America

Close up head portrait of melanistic / black Leopard (Panthera pardus) Captive

Confrontation between a great egret (Ardea alba) and grey heron (Ardea cinerea), Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Hungary

Slithering grey snake (Serpentes)

Illustration of teenager shaking with fear, knees knocking and fingers in mouth standing at edge of water looking at crocodile with open mouth

Blackbird -Turdus merula- threatening European Starling -Sturnus vulgaris-

indo-pacific crocodile: crocodylus porosus australia

Western diamondback rattlesnake migrates radially from its den
Western diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) migrates radially from its den; Apache, Oklahoma, United States of America

Blarney Castle, Co Cork, Ireland

Seascape, Co Waterford, Ireland

Antarctica, Petermann Island, Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis Adeliae) Pecks At Camera Lens While Nesting On Rocky Outcrop In Spring Sunshine

Grey-brown cat in defensive posture with arched back and hissing, side view

Grey-brown cat hissing with tail raised, front view, looking to side

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"Unseen Threats: Nature's Deceiving Facade" As the African Wild Dog pack passes by, a large African elephant stands tall, unaware of the hidden danger lurking in the shadows. Amidst storm clouds and sunshine, a Bottlenose dolphin playfully dances in the waves of an oil tanker, oblivious to the potential threats it carries. Silhouetted against shimmering water, a Barn Swallow gracefully hawks for insects, unaware of any dangers that may lie beneath its serene surroundings. Killer Whales spy-hop to observe a Weddell Seal with curiosity and intrigue; little do they know that their presence alone poses a significant threat to this unsuspecting prey. With its net-casting web held between its legs, an Ogre faced spider patiently waits for its next victim while blending seamlessly into the thorn bush above deHoop Vlei. In Middle Elbe's tranquil waters, a young male Kingfisher displays threatening behavior towards any intruders who dare encroach upon his territory. Robert the Bruce once said, "In my kingdom lies both beauty and peril, " reminding us that even amidst regal landscapes there are hidden threats waiting to be discovered. Storm clouds loom ominously over Kansas as sunlight breaks through; nature's contrasting forces serve as reminders that danger can arise when least expected in America's heartland. A portrait captures the intricate details of a Common Wasp - seemingly harmless yet capable of delivering painful stings - showcasing how appearances can deceive our perception of threat levels. An illustration depicts the majestic King Cobra with its hood flared; this venomous serpent symbolizes nature's ultimate warning sign - beware or face dire consequences. Amidst captivating images and concepts from around the world, these hints remind us that threats come in various forms – some visible while others remain concealed within nature’s intricate tapestry.