Valley Of Death Collection

The Vision of Ezekiel; a group of corpses and skeletons emerging out of tombs, above them five winged putti holding a banderole, 1554

The vision of Ezekiel, with the dead rising and putting on their flesh, God the Father above in the sky, 1579

"The Valley of Death, "before Sebastopol (engraving)
1602339 " The Valley of Death, " before Sebastopol (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Valley of Death, " before Sebastopol)

The Battle of Balaclava (colour litho)
IL388043 The Battle of Balaclava (colour litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Balaclava was fought on the 25th October 1854)

Plan of the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava, October 25th, 1854 (litho)
STC373388 Plan of the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava, October 25th, 1854 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Horseback Riders In Silhouette On Sand Dune

Charge of the Light Brigade, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History
XJF324307 Charge of the Light Brigade, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) by English School

Battle of Balaclava, 25th October 1854, Relief of the Light Brigade (colour print)
XND70130 Battle of Balaclava, 25th October 1854, Relief of the Light Brigade (colour print) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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"The Valley of Death: A Haunting Vision and a Historic Battle" In the depths of history, there lies a valley shrouded in darkness and despair, and is a place where the visions of Ezekiel come to life, as corpses and skeletons emerge from their tombs, seeking redemption or eternal rest. The eerie scene depicted in "The Vision of Ezekiel" reminds us of the fragility of life and the inevitability of death. But this valley is not only confined to ancient prophecies; it also witnessed one of the most courageous yet tragic battles in military history - The Battle of Balaclava. In Tennyson's immortal words, it was here that six hundred soldiers rode into certain doom during "The Charge of the Light Brigade. " With their horses galloping through smoke-filled chaos, they faced an enemy outnumbering them tenfold. "The Relief of the Light Brigade, " captured on canvas by an artist's brush in 1897, immortalizes this fateful day. The oil painting depicts brave men charging forward amidst cannon fire and flying bullets. Their determination shines through as they fight for honor against insurmountable odds. An engraving titled "The Valley of Death before Sebastopol" transports us back to that very moment when bravery clashed with brutality. It shows soldiers engaged in fierce combat within a desolate landscape scarred by war. This haunting image serves as a reminder that even amidst such horrors, courage can still be found. Venturing far beyond battlefields lies another valley bearing this ominous name – Valle de la Muerte or Valley of Death – nestled within Chile's Atacama Desert. Here, nature itself seems to mimic Ezekiel's vision with its rock formations resembling skeletal remains rising from barren earth. As horseback riders traverse sand dunes against a backdrop silhouetted by twilight skies, they become partakers in both earthly beauty and reminders that death looms ever near.