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Hannibal makes the usual Speech previous to killing himself, 1852. Artist: John LeechHannibal makes the usual Speech previous to killing himself, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Queen Eleanor and Fair Rosamond, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John LeechQueen Eleanor and Fair Rosamond, c1860, (c1860). Queen Eleanor and Fair Rosamund is an English folktale that depicts the encounter of Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122-1204)
Flowers: Hemlock, Iceland Moss, Ipecacuanha, Indian Hemp, Juniper, Lovage, c1940
Common Hemlock, c1891, (1891). Artist: Anne PrattCommon Hemlock, c1891, (1891). From Wild Flowers, by Anne Pratt, 1891. [Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, London, 1891]
Consideration. A man contemplating various ways of committing suicide
Kenyah men hunting for monkeys with blowpipes, Borneo, 1922. Artist: Dr Charles HoseKenyah men hunting for monkeys with blowpipes, Borneo, 1922. Illustration from Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume II, British Empire to Dahomey
Mithridates, his rash Act, 1852. Artist: John LeechMithridates, his rash Act, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Her Majesty Queen Caroline as she appeared a few hours after her decease, c1821. Caroline Amelia Elizabeth of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel (1768-1821)
Philip II by Vittorio Alfieri (1749-1803), (c1900). Act V: Philip tells Carlos to choose between the dagger or poison. From a series of Famous Tragedies
Edward the Martyr Stabbed by Order of Elfrida, 978 AD, (1776). Artist: J HallEdward the Martyr Stabbed by Order of Elfrida, 978 AD, (1776). Edward (Eadward), king from 975, being offered a poisoned drink by his stepmother Aelfthryth at her home at Corfe Castle, Dorset
The Death of Cleopatra (first version). Artist: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)The Death of Cleopatra (first version). Found in the collection of Art Museum Basel
The Death of Cleopatra, ca 1662. Artist: Canlassi, Guido (Guidobaldo) (1601-1663)The Death of Cleopatra, ca 1662. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne
The Death of Cleopatra, 1648. Artist: Guercino (1591-1666)The Death of Cleopatra, 1648. Found in the collection of the Musei di Strada Nuova, Genoa
Sokrates Taking The Poison Cup. Artist: Boullogne, Louis de, the Younger (1654-1733)Sokrates Taking The Poison Cup. Found in the collection of the The City College of New York
The Death of Socrates, ca 1786. Artist: Peyron, Jean-Francois-Pierre (1744-1814)The Death of Socrates, ca 1786. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen
Sophonisba, 1640s. Artist: Luca FerrariSophonisba, 1640s. Sophonisba was a Carthaginian noblewoman who was captured by the Romans late in the Second Punic War. She committed suicide by drinking poison in order to avoid the humiliation of
The Death of Socrates, 4th century BC, (1787). Artist: Jacques-Louis DavidThe Death of Socrates, 4th century BC, (1787). Socrates (469-399 BC) the Greek philosopher was found guilty of impiety and of corrupting the youth
Cleopatra testing poisons on those condemned to death, late 19th century. Artist: Sir Lawrence Alma-TademaCleopatra testing poisons on those condemned to death, late 19th century. The Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt, which ended with Cleopatra VII (69-30 BC)
Larkspur, 1893. Botanical illustration of Delphinium Consolida, or larkspur, from an atlas of the plants of France
St John the Evangelist with the Poisoned Cup, 1636. Artist: Alonso CanoSt John the Evangelist with the Poisoned Cup, 1636. According to the Bible (Matthew Ch20 v23), a cup of poisoned wine was passed to St John and, as he blessed it
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) (centre), c1885. Used in traditional herbal medicine, foxgloves are the natural source of digitalin, a powerful cardiac stimulant
Poisonous plants, c1885. As well as the poisonous Black or Common Nightshade (Solanum nigrum) (top left), and Woody Nightshade or Bittersweet (Solanum dulcarama) (top right)
Scorpion Fish, (Peixe Carneiro), 20th century. Artist: CM DixonScorpion Fish, (Peixe Carneiro), 20th century. Scorpionfish, are a family of mostly marine fish that include many of the worlds most venomous species
Suckers on tentacles of Octopus Vulgaris, 20th century. Artist: CM DixonSuckers on tentacles of Octopus Vulgaris, 20th century. A mollusc and the most studied of all octopus species. The octopus will eat almost anything it can catch
Octopus (Octopus vulgaris), Tentacles, 20th century. Artist: CM DixonOctopus (Octopus vulgaris), Tentacles, 20th century. A mollusc and the most studied of all octopus species. The octopus will eat almost anything it can catch
Manicheel tree (Hippomane mancinella) or Poison Guava, c1795. This tree, native to the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, has fruits with an inviting appearance which are very poisonous
Edward the Martyr, 10th century English king, c1860. Edward (Eadward), king from 975, being offered a poisoned drink by his stepmother Aelfthryth at her home at Corfe Castle, Dorset