Wrathful Collection

Mandala of Chakrasamvara, c1400. Creator: Unknown
Mandala of Chakrasamvara, c1400. Chakrasamvara, a semi-wrathful Buddha, is represented in dark blue at the centre, united with his female partner, the red Vajravarahi

Vajrabhairava with Vajravetali, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Vajrabhairava with Vajravetali, 18th century. The enlightened wrathful deity Vajrabhairava, Buddhist conqueror of death, embraces his female partner, Vajravetali

Raktayamari and Vajravetali, early 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Raktayamari and Vajravetali, early 14th century. The Buddhist deity Raktayamari embraces his female partner, Vajravetali, their union symbolizing the bliss of enlightenment

Fudo Myoo (image 17 of 17), c.1125. Creator: Unknown
Fudo Myoo (image 17 of 17), c.1125

Fudo Myoo (image 14 of 17), c.1125. Creator: Unknown
Fudo Myoo (image 14 of 17), c.1125

Fudo Myoo (image 1 of 17), c.1125. Creator: Unknown
Fudo Myoo (image 1 of 17), c.1125

Buddhist Votive Tablet with Vighnantaka, 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddhist Votive Tablet with Vighnantaka, 11th century

Fudo Myoo (image 12 of 17), c.1125. Creator: Unknown
Fudo Myoo (image 12 of 17), c.1125

La colere de Neptune, 1767. Creator: Gabriel de Saint-Aubin
La colere de Neptune, 1767

Wrathful Form of the Goddess Saraswati (Magzor Gyalmo) or Palden Llamo, 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Wrathful Form of the Goddess Saraswati (Magzor Gyalmo) or Palden Llamo, 20th century. Detail from a larger artwork

Japanese depiction of the Great Judge of Hell - Yama
The Great Judge of Hell. In East Asian and Buddhist mythology, Yama (sometimes known as the King of Hell, King Yan or Yanluo) is a dharmapala (wrathful god)

The Destroying Angel and Daemons of Evil Interrupting the Orgies of the Vicious and Intemperate (oil on canvas)
MAN430853 The Destroying Angel and Daemons of Evil Interrupting the Orgies of the Vicious and Intemperate (oil on canvas) by Etty, William (1787-1849); Manchester Art Gallery

Punishment of the Miser and the Wrathful and Satan devouring Judas, Brutus and Cassius
6365884 Punishment of the Miser and the Wrathful and Satan devouring Judas, Brutus and Cassius, fragment from the cycle of detached frescoes The Triumph of Death, Last Judgement and Hell

Punishment of the Lustful; Punishment of the Miser and the Wrathful and Satan devouring Judas
6365886 Punishment of the Lustful; Punishment of the Miser and the Wrathful and Satan devouring Judas, Brutus and Cassius; Lucifer clutching two Giants and Antenor

The Stygian Lake
" The Stygian Lake, with the Ireful Sinners, Dante and Virgil enter the fifth circle of Hell and come to the Stygian marsh or Styx

Miltons Paradise Lost - Infinite wrath, and infinite despair
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore, from Miltons Paradise Lost. Me miserable ! which why shall I fly. Infinite wrath, and infinite despair ? Book IV, line 73, 74

The Red Planet studied through the modern telescope (colour litho)
7183096 The Red Planet studied through the modern telescope (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Red Planet studied through the modern telescope)

Buffalo-Headed Vajrabhairava, a Wrathful form of Bodhisattva Manjushri, 15th century

Painted Banner (Thangka) with Guru Dragpur, a Wrathful Form of Padmasambhava, 18th/19th century

Wrathful Form of the Goddess Saraswati (Magzor Gyalmo) or Palden Llamo, 20th century

The Trials of an Artist in Tangier (litho)
1038972 The Trials of an Artist in Tangier (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trials of an Artist in Tangier)

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

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)

Rage, conceptual composite image C016 / 4621
Rage, conceptual composite image

Dante Crossing Styx
Dante comes across Filippo Argenti, one of his political enemies, (a Black Guelph), now residing among the wrathful in the river Styx

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"Unleashing the Fury: Exploring the Wrathful Depths of Art and Mythology" Step into a world where wrath takes center stage, as depicted in captivating artworks throughout history. From "The Destroying Angel and Daemons of Evil Interrupting the Orgies of the Vicious and Intemperate, " an oil on canvas masterpiece that portrays the terrifying consequences of indulgence, to the haunting Japanese depiction of Yama, the Great Judge of Hell. Witness divine retribution unfold in "Punishment of the Miser and the Wrathful, " where Satan devours Judas, Brutus, and Cassius in a fragment from "The Triumph of Death. " This detached fresco leaves us pondering our own mortal sins while contemplating eternal damnation. Delve deeper into this infernal realm with glimpses into other punishments such as "Punishment of Lustful" or Lucifer clutching two Giants and Antenor. These fragments from another cycle depict hell's relentless grip on those who succumb to their darkest desires. Travel across dimensions to encounter celestial beings like Buffalo-Headed Vajrabhairava, a wrathful form representing Bodhisattva Manjushri. Marvel at his fierce countenance that embodies both wisdom and wrath—a paradoxical force reminding us that even divinity can be formidable. Intriguingly juxtaposed is Guru Dragpur's painted banner (thangka), showcasing Padmasambhava's wrathful form. Here we witness how even enlightened figures possess multifaceted aspects—compassion intertwined with ferocity for ultimate spiritual transformation. Venturing beyond religious realms, we encounter Magzor Gyalmo or Palden Llamo—the wrathful form of Goddess Saraswati—in 20th-century artistry. Her visage radiates power as she fiercely protects knowledge against all adversaries—an embodiment of feminine strength unyielding against any threat.