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Wrath Collection (#2)

"Unleashing the Fury: Exploring the Depths of Wrath" In the tumultuous waters of history

Background imageWrath Collection: Homer invoking the Muse (engraving)

Homer invoking the Muse (engraving)
973657 Homer invoking the Muse (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Homer invoking the Muse)

Background imageWrath Collection: His appearance is terrible and accent grave (chromolitho)

His appearance is terrible and accent grave (chromolitho)
961357 His appearance is terrible and accent grave (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: His appearance is terrible and accent grave)

Background imageWrath Collection: The Destruction of Sodom, c. 1850 (w. c and gouache on paper)

The Destruction of Sodom, c. 1850 (w. c and gouache on paper)
AMO125395 The Destruction of Sodom, c.1850 (w.c and gouache on paper) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 58x43 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageWrath Collection: The Wrath of Simo (colour litho)

The Wrath of Simo (colour litho)
5201928 The Wrath of Simo (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wrath of Simo)

Background imageWrath Collection: Hercules, 1498 (engraving)

Hercules, 1498 (engraving)
1217322 Hercules, 1498 (engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 31.8x22 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; German, out of copyright

Background imageWrath Collection: Sleep escaping from the wrath of Jupiter (engraving)

Sleep escaping from the wrath of Jupiter (engraving)
973679 Sleep escaping from the wrath of Jupiter (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sleep escaping from the wrath of Jupiter)

Background imageWrath Collection: The Trials of a Jealous Husband, the Tale of a Trip to Paris (colour litho)

The Trials of a Jealous Husband, the Tale of a Trip to Paris (colour litho)
1037544 The Trials of a Jealous Husband, the Tale of a Trip to Paris (colour litho) by Guillaume, Albert (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trials of a Jealous Husband)

Background imageWrath Collection: Loves Shadow, c. 1867 (oil on panel)

Loves Shadow, c. 1867 (oil on panel)
1066106 Loves Shadow, c.1867 (oil on panel) by Sandys, Anthony Frederick Augustus (1829-1904); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageWrath Collection: Kongo Rikishi, from the Early Kamakura Period, Kofukuji, Japan (b / w photo)

Kongo Rikishi, from the Early Kamakura Period, Kofukuji, Japan (b / w photo)
423659 Kongo Rikishi, from the Early Kamakura Period, Kofukuji, Japan (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWrath Collection: Edict of William the Testy Against Tobacco, 1865 (oil on canvas)

Edict of William the Testy Against Tobacco, 1865 (oil on canvas)
2652569 Edict of William the Testy Against Tobacco, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Quidor, John (1801-81); 69.5x87 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont, USA; (add.info.: William Kieft, known as William the Testy)

Background imageWrath Collection: The Seven Deadly Sins (engraving)

The Seven Deadly Sins (engraving)
REV146012 The Seven Deadly Sins (engraving) by Russian School (19th century); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageWrath Collection: Wrath (engraving)

Wrath (engraving)
972603 Wrath (engraving) by Giotto di Bondone (c.1266-1337) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wrath. From a fresco in the Scrovegni Chapel, Padua)

Background imageWrath Collection: Trade card for Liebig meat extract (chromolitho)

Trade card for Liebig meat extract (chromolitho)
974627 Trade card for Liebig meat extract (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for Liebig meat extract)

Background imageWrath Collection: Anger, probably after 1621. Creator: Jacques Callot

Anger, probably after 1621. Creator: Jacques Callot
Anger, probably after 1621

Background imageWrath Collection: Great Grey Owl Winter Portrait

Great Grey Owl Winter Portrait
Mircea Costina

Background imageWrath Collection: Mad about you

Mad about you
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Background imageWrath Collection: The Wrath of Elihu, 1825. Creator: William Blake

The Wrath of Elihu, 1825. Creator: William Blake
The Wrath of Elihu, 1825

Background imageWrath Collection: The Wrath of Elihu, from Illustrations of the Book of Job, 1825-26

The Wrath of Elihu, from Illustrations of the Book of Job, 1825-26

Background imageWrath Collection: The Winepress of the Wrath of God, from the Apocalypse. n. d. Creator: Jean Duvet

The Winepress of the Wrath of God, from the Apocalypse. n. d. Creator: Jean Duvet
The Winepress of the Wrath of God, from the Apocalypse.n.d

Background imageWrath Collection: The General Election - Free Fooders

The General Election - Free Fooders
Comic Postcard series - The General Election - Free Fooders. Candidates at a hustings face the warth of the electorate and also face a barrage of eggs and vegeatbles

Background imageWrath Collection: Plate 21: The Angel of the Lord Vanquishing the Army of Sennacherib, from Th... ca

Plate 21: The Angel of the Lord Vanquishing the Army of Sennacherib, from Th... ca
Plate 21: The Angel of the Lord Vanquishing the Army of Sennacherib, from The Battles of the Old Testament, ca. 1590-ca. 1610

Background imageWrath Collection: Songs of Innocence and of Experience: A Poison Tree, ca. 1825. Creator: William Blake

Songs of Innocence and of Experience: A Poison Tree, ca. 1825. Creator: William Blake
Songs of Innocence and of Experience: A Poison Tree, ca. 1825

Background imageWrath Collection: Wrathful Eight-armed and Three-faced Goddess Tara Marichi... ca. 1090. Creator: Unknown

Wrathful Eight-armed and Three-faced Goddess Tara Marichi... ca. 1090. Creator: Unknown
Wrathful Eight-armed and Three-faced Goddess Tara Marichi, Leaf from a dispersed Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript, ca. 1090. Tara Marichi, an emanation from, and sakti of, Vairocana

Background imageWrath Collection: Vajrabhairava with His Consort Vajravetali, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Vajrabhairava with His Consort Vajravetali, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Vajrabhairava with His Consort Vajravetali, 18th century

Background imageWrath Collection: Yamantaka, Destroyer of the God of Death, early 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Yamantaka, Destroyer of the God of Death, early 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Yamantaka, Destroyer of the God of Death, early 18th century. Yamantaka is a wrathful expression of Manjusri, the Samyaksambuddha of wisdom with two pairs of lamas

Background imageWrath Collection: Minerva checks the Wrath of Achilles, c1757, (1928). Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

Minerva checks the Wrath of Achilles, c1757, (1928). Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Minerva checks the Wrath of Achilles, c1757, (1928). Pen with wash on paper. Sketch for one of the frescoes in the Villa Valmarana near Vicenza, Italy. Staatsgalerie, Stuttgart, Germany

Background imageWrath Collection: Raging, Wotan Rides to the Rock! Like a Storm-wind he comes!, 1910

Raging, Wotan Rides to the Rock! Like a Storm-wind he comes!, 1910. Frontispiece to The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Wotan discovers that Brunnhilde has betrayed his wishes

Background imageWrath Collection: Pieter de Grebber Esther Ahasuerus Haman English

Pieter de Grebber Esther Ahasuerus Haman English
Pieter de Grebber, Esther, Ahasuerus and Haman English, The Wrath of Ahasuerus, Ahasuerus and Haman, painting, 1628, oil on oak, Height, 73.5 cm (28.9 inches), Width, 94 cm (37 inches), Signerad

Background imageWrath Collection: Wrath Ahasuerus Anger King Ahasuerus furiously gets up

Wrath Ahasuerus Anger King Ahasuerus furiously gets up
The Wrath of Ahasuerus, The Anger of Ahasuerus. King Ahasuerus furiously gets up from the table, in the middle Esther and on the left Haman

Background imageWrath Collection: Wrath

Wrath

Background imageWrath Collection: Wrath Temperance attributes

Wrath Temperance attributes
Wrath and Temperance with their attributes

Background imageWrath Collection: Seven Vices Wrath Hans Burgkmair German 1473-1531

Seven Vices Wrath Hans Burgkmair German 1473-1531
The Seven Vices: Wrath. Hans Burgkmair (German, 1473-1531). Woodcut

Background imageWrath Collection: Minerva Expelling the Vices from the Garden of Virtue. Artist: Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506)

Minerva Expelling the Vices from the Garden of Virtue. Artist: Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506)
Minerva Expelling the Vices from the Garden of Virtue. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Background imageWrath Collection: The Seven Virtues, c. 1450. Artist: Pesellino, Francesco di Stefano (1422-1457)

The Seven Virtues, c. 1450. Artist: Pesellino, Francesco di Stefano (1422-1457)
The Seven Virtues, c. 1450. Found in the collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham, Alabama

Background imageWrath Collection: Man Having to Choose between the Virtues and Vices, 1635. Artist: Francken, Frans

Man Having to Choose between the Virtues and Vices, 1635. Artist: Francken, Frans, the Younger (1581-1642)
Man Having to Choose between the Virtues and Vices, 1635. From a private collection

Background imageWrath Collection: Etruscan Art. The Princes Buildings. 750-500 BC. Ny Carlsbe

Etruscan Art. The Princes Buildings. 750-500 BC. Ny Carlsbe
Etruscan Art. The Princes Buildings. Archaeological remains. 750-500 BC. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Denmark

Background imageWrath Collection: First cup poured out. Apocalypse of Angers

First cup poured out. Apocalypse of Angers
BATAILLE, Nicolas (14th c.). The First Cup poured out upon the Earth. 1375 - 1382. Golden vial (bowl) filled with the Wrath of God

Background imageWrath Collection: 7 Last Plagues. Apocalypse of Angers

7 Last Plagues. Apocalypse of Angers
BATAILLE, Nicolas (14th c.). The seven last plagues and the harps of God. 1375 - 1382. The upper Angels with the golden vials (bowls) filled with the Wrath of God

Background imageWrath Collection: 2nd cup poured out. Apocalypse of Angers

2nd cup poured out. Apocalypse of Angers
BATAILLE, Nicolas (14th c.). The Second Vial poured out upon the Sea. 1375 - 1382. Golden vial (bowl) filled with the Wrath of God

Background imageWrath Collection: Duke of Cumberland

Duke of Cumberland
A picture to rouse the wrath of any Highlander - the duke of Cumberland after his decisive victory at Culloden - which he followed up with brutal repressions

Background imageWrath Collection: The Seven Deadly Sins

The Seven Deadly Sins. Found in the Collection of Geneva Fine Arts Foundation

Background imageWrath Collection: The Seven Deadly Sins. Artist: Bosch, Hieronymus (c. 1450-1516)

The Seven Deadly Sins. Artist: Bosch, Hieronymus (c. 1450-1516)
The Seven Deadly Sins. Private Collection

Background imageWrath Collection: The Prosperity. Artist: Tintoretto, Domenico (1560-1635)

The Prosperity. Artist: Tintoretto, Domenico (1560-1635)
The Prosperity. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Background imageWrath Collection: The Repentant Mary Magdalene. Artist: Crayer, Caspar de (1584-1669)

The Repentant Mary Magdalene. Artist: Crayer, Caspar de (1584-1669)
The Repentant Mary Magdalene. Found in the collection of Musee des beaux-arts de Valenciennes

Background imageWrath Collection: Young Man Between Virtue and Vice. Artist: Veronese, Paolo (1528-1588)

Young Man Between Virtue and Vice. Artist: Veronese, Paolo (1528-1588)
Young Man Between Virtue and Vice. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Background imageWrath Collection: Allegory of Wealth. Artist: Vouet, Simon (1590-1649)

Allegory of Wealth. Artist: Vouet, Simon (1590-1649)
Allegory of Wealth. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Background imageWrath Collection: Acedia (Sloth) From the series Seven Deadly Sins, 1557. Artist: Bruegel (Brueghel), Pieter

Acedia (Sloth) From the series Seven Deadly Sins, 1557. Artist: Bruegel (Brueghel), Pieter, the Elder (ca 1525-1569)
Acedia (Sloth) From the series Seven Deadly Sins, 1557. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

Background imageWrath Collection: Allegory of Luxuria, ca 1426. Artist: Pisanello, Antonio (1395-1455)

Allegory of Luxuria, ca 1426. Artist: Pisanello, Antonio (1395-1455)
Allegory of Luxuria, ca 1426. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna




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"Unleashing the Fury: Exploring the Depths of Wrath" In the tumultuous waters of history, the sinking of British battleship HMS King Edward VII during World War I stands as a haunting reminder of mankind's capacity for wrath. As we delve into the depths of this powerful emotion, we encounter various depictions that encapsulate its essence. Gazing upon the Tabletop of the Seven Deadly Sins and the Four Last Things, an oil painting teeming with symbolism, one cannot help but be captivated by wrath's presence among these vices. The fiery passion emanating from Brunnhilde and Wotan in their eternal struggle mirrors humanity's own internal conflicts. From religious texts to artistic masterpieces, wrath takes center stage. The Archangel Michael Throwing Satan out of Heaven illustrates divine anger against evil forces seeking to corrupt righteousness. Gustave Dore's wood engraving depicting Heliodorus' ill-fated attempt to seize treasure from Jerusalem showcases God's fury unleashed upon those who defy His sanctity. Yet wrath is not confined solely to heavenly realms; it permeates our mortal existence too. A young man breaking speed limits in a red sports car embodies impulsive rage against societal constraints. Cape Wrath headland and lighthouse stand tall as witnesses to nature's tempestuous fury, reminding us that even landscapes can harbor wrathful power. However, amidst this sea of anger lies hope and redemption. Francesco di Stefano Pesellino's masterpiece portrays The Seven Virtues standing resolute against vice, offering solace in times when rage threatens to consume us all. Etruscan Art reveals ancient civilizations grappling with their own demons through intricate sculptures found within Princes Buildings. Meanwhile, Apocalypse of Angers depicts both divine retribution and humanity’s suffering under seven last plagues – a cautionary tale urging us to temper our own destructive tendencies before it is too late. As we navigate through these diverse portrayals of wrath, we are reminded that this emotion holds immense power.