Torment Collection (#9)

The Last Judgment, c. 1540 (fresco)
3472324 The Last Judgment, c.1540 (fresco) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); 1, 370x1, 220 cm; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: In Christian belief)

Last Judgment, c. 1500 (oil on panel)
3709964 Last Judgment, c.1500 (oil on panel) by German School, (15th century); 149x175 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Christ on a rainbow with Mary and John the Baptist)

The Temptation of St Anthony, c. 1530-1600 (oil on panel)
3704076 The Temptation of St Anthony, c.1530-1600 (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516) (after); 68.7x86.9 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Phedre, c. 1880 (oil on canvas)
3113901 PhAdre, c.1880 (oil on canvas) by Cabanel, Alexandre (1823-89); Musee Fabre, Montpellier, France; Prismatic Pictures; French, out of copyright

The Torments of Hell (fresco)
702439 The Torments of Hell (fresco) by Koch, Joseph Anton (1768-1839); Casino Massimo, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Part of a cycle of frescoes based on Dante Alighieris Divine Comedy.); German

Last Judgement, c. 1435 (tempera on oak)
JLJ4690625 Last Judgement, c.1435 (tempera on oak) by Lochner, Stephan (fl.1442-1451); Wallraf Richartz Museum, Cologne, Germany; (add.info)

The Gates of Hell, 1880-90 (bronze)
PWI82347 The Gates of Hell, 1880-90 (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); Musee Rodin, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

The torment of the well, the victim, head down, is hanged in a cistern
LSE4326057 The torment of the well, the victim, head down, is hanged in a cistern, which is closed with boards to make it completely obscure

Hagar and Ishmael (oil on panel)
995801 Hagar and Ishmael (oil on panel) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 17x25.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Diomedes Devoured by his Horses, c. 1865-1870 (oil on canvas)
989870 Diomedes Devoured by his Horses, c.1865-1870 (oil on canvas) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 46.4x38.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Diomedes Devoured by his Horses)

Leaf from a Beatus Manuscript, c. 1180 (tempera, gold, and ink on parchment)
3615967 Leaf from a Beatus Manuscript, c.1180 (tempera, gold, and ink on parchment) by Spanish School; 44.5x30 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Phineus and the Harpies (engraving)
3480567 Phineus and the Harpies (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Phineus and the Harpies. Engraved illustration from The Temple of the Muses, 1733)

Ariel would often torment him (litho)
2781875 Ariel would often torment him (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ariel would often torment him)

The Expulsion from Paradise, from The Story of Adam and Eve (oil on copper
742113 The Expulsion from Paradise, from The Story of Adam and Eve (oil on copper) (see also 742110-15) by Brueghel, Jan the Younger (1601-78)

The Blue Devils, pub. 1835 (hand coloured engraving)
2958390 The Blue Devils, pub. 1835 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Orpheus and Eurydice, c. 1922 (oil on canvas)
PNH468022 Orpheus and Eurydice, c.1922 (oil on canvas) by Ricketts, Charles (1866-1931); 135x107 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English

The Temptation of St. Anthony (oil on panel)
BRN198234 The Temptation of St. Anthony (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Head of a Miser: enlarged Drawing from Lutzelburgers Woodcut of
6263787 The Head of a Miser: enlarged Drawing from LAotzelburgers Woodcut of The Councillor, from the Series of Images of Death, before 1871 (ink wash and graphite on wove paper) by Ruskin

Eagle devouring the liver of Prometheus, chained to a rock by Zeus in punishment for stealing fire from the gods
6000264 Eagle devouring the liver of Prometheus, chained to a rock by Zeus in punishment for stealing fire from the gods and giving it to humanity (colour litho) by Scheiner

Catechism: Christ carrying his cross. Manuscript page "
JLJ4593380 Catechism: Christ carrying his cross. Manuscript page " Initiatory instruction in the Christian religion for children" attributed to Johannes Brenz (1498-1570)

The last judgment (The devil eats the souls of the damned) - Detail of the mosaics, c
LRI4583114 The last judgment (The devil eats the souls of the damned) - Detail of the mosaics, c.1270 by Coppo di Marcovaldo (fl.1225/30-after 1274); Baptistery, Florence

The Torment of the Adulterers, 1876 (oil on canvas)
989526 The Torment of the Adulterers, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Garnier, Pierre (1847-1937); 95.9x176.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Torment of the Adulterers; Les Supplice des Adulteres)

Desperation (engraving)
972598 Desperation (engraving) by Giotto di Bondone (c.1266-1337) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Desperation. From a fresco in the Scrovegni Chapel, Padua)

The Arrest of Christ, c. 1530-50 (oil on panel, h 51. 2cm -- w 80. 8
3704090 The Arrest of Christ, c. 1530-50 (oil on panel, h 51.2cm A-- w 80.8 by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516) (after); 51.2x80.8 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Hell, 1614 (fresco)
3498680 Hell, 1614 (fresco) by Rovere, Giovanni Mauro della (called Fiamminghino) (c.1575-1640); Chiesa di Sant Eusebio, Peglio, Como, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: Peglio,s Eusebio, Fiammenghino)

Judas in hell (chromolitho)
3100701 Judas in hell (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Judas in hell. Illustration for Las Supersticiones De La Humanidad by Jose Coroleu (F Seix)

Christ Crowned by Thorns, c. 1602
KAB87029 Christ Crowned by Thorns, c.1602 by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); Galleria del Palazzo degli Alberti, Prato, Italy; eDario Grimaldi; Italian, out of copyright

Anxieties, 1881 (etching)
5864233 Anxieties, 1881 (etching) by Klinger, Max (1857-1920); 31.8x48.6 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: from the series Ein Handschuh (A Glove) 4 1/16 x 9 7/16 in

Daniel est jete dans la fonds aux lions - Daniel in the Den of Lions - engraving by
XEE4160172 Daniel est jete dans la fonds aux lions - Daniel in the Den of Lions - engraving by Gustave Dore - later colouring by Dore

Blind Oedipus Meets His Daughters Painting by Giuseppe Bossi (1777-1815)
GIA4805797 Blind Oedipus Meets His Daughters Painting by Giuseppe Bossi (1777-1815), Villa Comunale di Trezzo Sull Adda, Italy by Bossi, Giuseppe (1777-1815); Villa Communale, Trezzo sull Adda

Dantes boat, from Divina Commedia by Dante Alighieri (oil on canvas, 1822)
LRI4620876 Dantes boat, from Divina Commedia by Dante Alighieri (oil on canvas, 1822) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); Louvre, Paris

Christ of pain. Face of Christ in blood wounds by the crown of thorns with stigmas in
JLJ4681330 Christ of pain. Face of Christ in blood wounds by the crown of thorns with stigmas in the palms of hands. Painting by Albrecht Bouts (v.1455-1549) Ec. Hol. 16th century. Oil on wood

"The Slough of Depond"from The Pilgrims Progress From This World
5615836 " The Slough of Depond" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) illustration by William Strang (1859-1921)

Lazarus describes what hes seen in hell (litho)
876390 Lazarus describes what hes seen in hell (litho) by English School; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Damned on their way to Hell and the Heavenly realm of Saints, from the Last Judgement
MAE170081 The Damned on their way to Hell and the Heavenly realm of Saints, from the Last Judgement, c.1445-50 (oil on panel) by Weyden, Rogier van der (1399-1464); Musee de l Hotel-Dieu, Beaune

Origin of the Gout, ca. 1810. Creator: Unknown
Origin of the Gout, ca. 1810

Cat and Mouse, 1912-1913. Creator: Christian Rohlfs
Cat and Mouse, 1912-1913

The Circle of Corrupt Officials: The Devils Tormenting Ciampolo, from Dantes Inferno, Canto XXII, ca. 1825-27

The Circle of Traitors: Dantes Foot Striking Bocca degli Abbate, from Dantes Inferno, Canto XXXII, ca. 1825-27

Clarences Dream (Shakespeare, Richard III, Act 1, Scene 4), 1774. Creator: William Blake
Clarences Dream (Shakespeare, Richard III, Act 1, Scene 4), 1774

Prometheus, 1558. Creator: Sebastiano de Valentinis
Prometheus, 1558

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"Torment: A Glimpse into the Depths of Human Suffering" In the realm of art, torment finds its expression through various mediums, capturing the essence of anguish and despair that has plagued humanity throughout history. From religious narratives to literary masterpieces, these haunting depictions delve deep into the human psyche. The Last Judgement, an awe-inspiring fresco by Novgorod Icon on tempera wood, portrays souls tormented by their sins as they face divine judgment. The stoning of St. Stephen immortalizes his martyrdom in vivid detail; Annibale Carracci's painting evokes the brutality endured by this first Christian martyr. Christ Crowned with Thorns reveals a poignant moment before crucifixion—a powerful image that symbolizes both physical and emotional agony. Battistinis Torment captures a visceral scene where suffering is palpable, leaving viewers haunted by its intensity. Drawing inspiration from Greek mythology, Chiron extracting an arrow speaks to the eternal torment faced by those who have wronged others. Giulio Sanuto's engraving of Tantalus epitomizes perpetual suffering and unfulfilled desires—an eternal thirst left unquenched. The Crucifix at Elmelunde Church stands as a solemn reminder of Christ's ultimate sacrifice—his agonizing death on the cross for humanity's redemption. In contrast, Dungeons of the Inquisition exposes man-made horrors—the chilling scenes depicting torture used during confessions evoke shivers down one's spine. Within literature lies another dimension where torment unfolds—Kenny Meadows' illustration for Cymbeline depicts Posthumus tormented by Iachimo's deceitful evidence about his wife Imogen’s fidelity—a psychological turmoil tearing at his soul. Gustave Dore’s illustration for Dante Alighieri’s Inferno transports us to Canto XVIII—a harrowing depiction revealing sinners trapped in fiery tombs—tormented eternally for their transgressions.