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Torments of Hell, c1185 (1906). Hortus deliciarum (Garden of Delights) is a medieval manuscript compiled by Herrad of Landsberg at the Hohenburg Abbey in Alsace
Christian Fights Apollyon, c1916. Artist: William StrangChristian Fights Apollyon, c1916. An illustration from John Bunyans The Pilgrims Progress. An English nonconformist preacher and writer
The Return of Warbeck, c1910. An illustration of the legendary character Warbeck of Wolfstein. From a Pictorial Record of Remarkable Events in The History of the World
Adam and Eve, 1505 (1964). from Antoine Verards Bible en Francoys, A print from A History of Wood Engraving, by Douglas Percy Bliss, Spring Books, London, 1964
Shoki and Attendant Demons, 1898. Artist: Kawanabe KyosaiShoki and Attendant Demons, 1898. Fom a kakemono by Kawanabe Kyosai. Zhong Kui (Shoki) is a figure of Chinese mythology. Traditionally regarded as a vanquisher of ghosts and evil beings
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Queen Anne (1665-1714) touching young Samuel Johnson for the evil. Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1702 to 1714, was the second daughter of James II and the sister of Mary II
Satan in all his Glory... 1792.Artist: James GillraySatan in all his Glory; - or Peter Pindar crouching to the devil, sketch d from the peep-hole at scalegill, 1792. To the worthy inhabitants of Cumberland
The Bulla, 1923. Amulet given to babies in Ancient Rome, believed to protect against evil spirits. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)
Dr Faustus in his Study. Engraving based on the original painting by Rembrandt, of the necromancer or astrologer who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge and power
Sketch for The Last Judgement in Gerard d Euphrate, Paris, 1549, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)
Miss Ellen Terry as Lady Macbeth, 1906, (1912). Artist: John Singer SargentMiss Ellen Terry as Lady Macbeth, 1906, (1912). The famous actress, Dame Ellen Terry (1847-1928), is shown here in the role of Lady Macbeth
Revolutionary Fury and Britannia, 1814. Artist: I BrownRevolutionary Fury and Britannia, 1814. Revolutionary Fury setting out to enslave or destroy the nations of Europe, is stopped by the interposing shield of Britannia who launches her thunders
Demon Seated in a Garden, 1890. Artist: Mikhail VrubelDemon Seated in a Garden, 1890. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow
A Frightened Bather, 1736. Artist: Francois BoucherA Frightened Bather, 1736. Boucher, Francois (1703-1770). Found in the collection of the State Museum Arkhangelskoye Estate, Moscow
St Anthony Beaten by Devils, 1423-1426. Artist: SassettaSt Anthony Beaten by Devils, 1423-1426. Panel from the Altarpiece of the Eucharist
How they pluck her!, 1799. Artist: Francisco GoyaHow they pluck her!, 1799. Plate 21 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain
There it goes, 1799. Artist: Francisco GoyaThere it goes, 1799. Plate 66 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain
Bon Voyage, 1799. Artist: Francisco GoyaBon Voyage, 1799. Plate 64 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain
Can t anyone unite us?, 1799. Artist: Francisco GoyaCan t anyone unite us?, 1799. Plate 75 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain
You will not escape, 1799. Artist: Francisco GoyaYou will not escape, 1799. Plate 72 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain
Saturn Devouring one of his Children, 1821-1823. Artist: Francisco GoyaSaturn Devouring one of his Children, 1821-1823. Found in the collection of the Prado, Madrid, Spain. A Greco-Roman mythological scene of the god Saturn consuming a child in reference to Spains
Loyalty, 1819-1823. Artist: Francisco GoyaLoyalty, 1819-1823. Plate 17 of Proverbs, published in 1864.The series also known as disparates (absurdities) or suenos (dreams) is seen as symbolic of the absurdity of the human condition
Caricature against the Constituent Assembly 1921. Artist: Vladimir MayakovskyCaricature against the Constituent Assembly 1921
The Judgement of Death, early 15th century. Artist: Master of the Rohan HoursThe Judgement of Death, early 15th century. A dead man comes face to face with his God. St Michael the Archangel is expelling Lucifer from Heaven (top left). From the Rohan Hours
The Abduction of Rebecca, 1858. Artist: Eugene DelacroixThe Abduction of Rebecca, 1858. Scene from Sir Walter Scotts Ivanhoe. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris
Good and Evil, 19th century. Artist: Andre Jacques Victor OrselGood and Evil, 19th century. The rewards women might expect as a result of their conduct. Christ sits in judgment (top), sorting the blessed on his right from the damned on his left
Deliverance of souls from Purgatory, 19th century. An angel is raising a released soul into the presence of the Virgin Mary and the Trinity of God the Father
Devil on a horse, (detail). Fragment of a stained glass window from the Saint Chapelle. From the Musee National du Moyen Age (Musee de Cluny), France
Tibetan mask used in ritual dance, c9th centuryThis Tibetan mask is used in the ritual Black Hat dance, which is of pre-Buddhist origin, c9th century
Roman coins of Julius Caesar, 1st century BCRoman denarii of Julius Caesar (January 14, 83 BC -August 1, 30 BC). On the left is an allegory of the destruction of evil by good with the snake being destroyed by the elephant
Confessions, 18th century. The Good Confession (top) presided over by Christ in heaven. A man chained to a devil approaches the confessional
Statue of a Hindu evil genie, 1828. Illustration from L Inde Francaise. (Paris, 1828)
Scene from Shakespeares Richard III, (1591), c1858. Artist: Robert DudleyScene from Shakespeares Richard III, (1591) c1858. Richard III gives Sir James Tyrrell the order to kill the sons of Edward IV, the Princes in the Tower, with the inducement say it is done
The dangers of lust and illicit love, 16th century. Artist: Peter FlotnerThe dangers of lust and illicit love, 16th century. Alcohol is aiding seduction in the centre, while death and corruption brandishes an hourglass on the left. After a symbolic woodcut by Peter Flotner
Hansel and Gretel and the Witch on the doorstep of her cottage. Artist: Arthur RackhamHansel and Gretel and the Witch on the doorstep of her cottage. The tiles made of gingerbread can be seen. Arthur Rackham illustration from the Brothers Grimm fairy story. (Copyright must be cleared)
Red chalk study, c1500. Artist: Albrecht DurerRed chalk study, c1500. Study of demonic characters. From the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
Adam and Eve ( The Temptation of Adam ), c1520. Artist: Master of LucretiaAdam and Eve ( The Temptation of Adam ), c1520. Eve offers Adam the apple of the Tree of Knowledge while the serpent, coiled round a tree, looks on. Adam and Eve are naked but each clutches a fig leaf
Chinese statuette of a judge of HellChinese stoneware figure of a judge of Hell, from the British Museums collection
Late republican denarii of Julius Caesar, 1st century BCLate republican denarii of Julius Caesar (100 BC ? 44 BC). On the left is an elephant and snake, in an allegory of good destroying evil
Minerva chasing the vices from the garden of virtue, c1502. Artist: Andrea MantegnaMinerva chasing the vices from the garden of virtue, c1502. Minerva, goddess of wisdom, one of the three chief Roman deities, was a patroness of arts and trades. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris
The Nemesis of Neglect, 1888. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Nemesis of Neglect, 1888. Crime, armed with a viciously sharp knife, stalks the streets of the capital. This was the day of Jack the Ripper, and fear abounded in the slums
Kasperl Theater, 1907. Creator: Hans KalmsteinerKasperl Theater, 1907
Ugliness and Beauty from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836
The Little Red Man from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836
Sin of Adam and Eve, 1529. Creator: Lucas van LeydenSin of Adam and Eve, 1529