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Background imageViolent Collection: The Death of General Gordon, Khartoum, 26 January 1885, 1893 (1906)

The Death of General Gordon, Khartoum, 26 January 1885, 1893 (1906). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. VIII. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1906]

Background imageViolent Collection: Scene in the Birmingham No Popery riots, 1868 (1906)

Scene in the Birmingham No Popery riots, 1868 (1906). Rioting broke out after a lecture by the anti-Catholic campaigner William Murphy. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI

Background imageViolent Collection: Isandhlwana: The Dash with the Colours, 1879, (c1880)

Isandhlwana: The Dash with the Colours, 1879, (c1880). Episode of the Anglo-Zulu Wars (1879-1896). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Background imageViolent Collection: Lochiels Charge at Killycrankie, 27 July 1689, (c1880)

Lochiels Charge at Killycrankie, 27 July 1689, (c1880)

Background imageViolent Collection: The Silver Age, 1527. Artist: Lucas Cranach the Elder

The Silver Age, 1527. Artist: Lucas Cranach the Elder
The Silver Age, 1527. Aportrayal of the second of the four Ages of the World from Ovids poem. Found in the collection of the Kunstsammlungen zu Weimar, Weimar, Germany

Background imageViolent Collection: There Was A Hand-To-Hand Struggle, 1902. Artist: WR Wollen

There Was A Hand-To-Hand Struggle, 1902. Artist: WR Wollen
There Was A Hand-To-Hand Struggle, 1902. In the aftermath of their victory at the Battle of Isandlwana, the Zulus mounted an attack on the British border post at Rorkes Drift

Village Fight. Creator: Jacques Callot
Village Fight.

Eteocles and Polynices, c1620s. Creator: Frans Francken II
Eteocles and Polynices, c1620s.

Horsemen Attacked by Robbers. Creator: Jacques Callot
Horsemen Attacked by Robbers.

Copy after Rubens: The death of Decius Mus (Prado)
Copy after Rubens: The death of Decius Mus (Prado, Madrid), c1920.

Travallers Attacked by Soldiers. Creator: Jan Brueghel the Elder
Travallers Attacked by Soldiers.

Beheading of John the Baptist, 1510-1530. Creator: Master of 1510-1530
Beheading of John the Baptist, 1510-1530.

Background imageViolent Collection: The Death of Abel, 17th century. Creator: Anon

The Death of Abel, 17th century. Creator: Anon
The Death of Abel, 17th century

Background imageViolent Collection: Samson and Delilah, c1630s. Creator: Anthony van Dyck

Samson and Delilah, c1630s. Creator: Anthony van Dyck
Samson and Delilah, c1630s

Background imageViolent Collection: Defending the Herd, 1878. Creator: Charles Verlat

Defending the Herd, 1878. Creator: Charles Verlat
Defending the Herd, 1878

Background imageViolent Collection: Help in Time, 1872. Creator: Charles Verlat

Help in Time, 1872. Creator: Charles Verlat
Help in Time, 1872

Background imageViolent Collection: The Massacre of the Innocents; Llangattock Hours

The Massacre of the Innocents; Llangattock Hours, 1450s. Additional info: This finely illustrated book of hours takes its name from the Baron Llangattock, who owned the book in the 1900s

Background imageViolent Collection: Jean de Bonne Lance Defeating the English

Jean de Bonne Lance Defeating the English, c1380s; Chroniques (Book Three), about 1480-1483

Background imageViolent Collection: Three People at a Table and a Woman Holding a Storm-Lantern

Three People at a Table and a Woman Holding a Storm-Lantern Who Points to Someone Drowning in a Pond: A Man Cutting Off the Tongue of a Woman: A Beaker, a Key

Background imageViolent Collection: A Husband Beating his Wife with a Stick; Roman de la Rose, about 1405. Creator: Unknown

A Husband Beating his Wife with a Stick; Roman de la Rose, about 1405. Creator: Unknown
A Husband Beating his Wife with a Stick; Roman de la Rose, about 1405

Background imageViolent Collection: A Massacre of Family Members; Historia de duobus amantibus

A Massacre of Family Members; Historia de duobus amantibus, about 1460-1470

Background imageViolent Collection: The Defeat of the Amorites; Weltchronik, about 1400-1410. Creator: Unknown

The Defeat of the Amorites; Weltchronik, about 1400-1410. Creator: Unknown
The Defeat of the Amorites; Weltchronik, about 1400-1410

Background imageViolent Collection: The Battle with the Five Kings of Canaan; Weltchronik, about 1400-1410. Creator: Unknown

The Battle with the Five Kings of Canaan; Weltchronik, about 1400-1410. Creator: Unknown
The Battle with the Five Kings of Canaan; Weltchronik, about 1400-1410

Background imageViolent Collection: Saul Tearing Samuel's Cloak: Samuel Killing Agag; Weltchronik

Saul Tearing Samuel's Cloak: Samuel Killing Agag; Weltchronik, about 1400-1410

Background imageViolent Collection: The Battle between Abner's and Joab's Men; Weltchronik

The Battle between Abner's and Joab's Men; Weltchronik, about 1400-1410

Background imageViolent Collection: Sibbechai Ordering the Murder of Saph; Weltchronik, about 1400-1410. Creator: Unknown

Sibbechai Ordering the Murder of Saph; Weltchronik, about 1400-1410. Creator: Unknown
Sibbechai Ordering the Murder of Saph; Weltchronik, about 1400-1410

Background imageViolent Collection: The Killing of Abel: Cain's Punishment; Weltchronik, about 1400-1410. Creator: Unknown

The Killing of Abel: Cain's Punishment; Weltchronik, about 1400-1410. Creator: Unknown
The Killing of Abel: Cain's Punishment; Weltchronik, about 1400-1410

Background imageViolent Collection: The Battle of the Amalekites: Moses Raising his Arms in Prayer; Weltchronik

The Battle of the Amalekites: Moses Raising his Arms in Prayer; Weltchronik, about 1400-1410

Background imageViolent Collection: Neros Torches - Burning of Christians at Rome, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Neros Torches - Burning of Christians at Rome, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Neros Torches - Burning of Christians at Rome, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier

Background imageViolent Collection: The Battle of Agincourt, 1773. Creator: William Walker

The Battle of Agincourt, 1773. Creator: William Walker
The Battle of Agincourt, 1773. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786)

Background imageViolent Collection: The Abduction of the Sabines, about 1520. Creator: Girolamo del Pacchia

The Abduction of the Sabines, about 1520. Creator: Girolamo del Pacchia
The Abduction of the Sabines, about 1520

Background imageViolent Collection: The Expulsion, about 1480-1490. Creator: Unknown

The Expulsion, about 1480-1490. Creator: Unknown
The Expulsion, about 1480-1490. Additional Info:Illustrated Vita Christi, with devotional supplements

Background imageViolent Collection: The Conflict in Paris: assault on General Chanzy, 1871. Creator: Unknown

The Conflict in Paris: assault on General Chanzy, 1871. Creator: Unknown
The Conflict in Paris: assault on General Chanzy, 1871

Background imageViolent Collection: The Conflict in Paris: encounter on the Place Pigalle, 1871. Creator: Unknown

The Conflict in Paris: encounter on the Place Pigalle, 1871. Creator: Unknown
The Conflict in Paris: encounter on the Place Pigalle, 1871

Background imageViolent Collection: The Conflict in Paris: massacre in the Place Vendome, 1871. Creator: Unknown

The Conflict in Paris: massacre in the Place Vendome, 1871. Creator: Unknown
The Conflict in Paris: massacre in the Place Vendôme, 1871

Background imageViolent Collection: The deer hunt, c1620-1670. Creator: Paul de Vos

The deer hunt, c1620-1670. Creator: Paul de Vos
The deer hunt, c1620-1670

Background imageViolent Collection: A cavalry battle, 1652. Creator: Jacques Courtois

A cavalry battle, 1652. Creator: Jacques Courtois
A cavalry battle, 1652

Background imageViolent Collection: A cavalry battle, 1652. Creator: Jacques Courtois

A cavalry battle, 1652. Creator: Jacques Courtois
A cavalry battle, 1652

Background imageViolent Collection: The Decapitation of St. John the Baptist, Russian icon, 1500-1599. Creator: Unknown

The Decapitation of St. John the Baptist, Russian icon, 1500-1599. Creator: Unknown
The Decapitation of St. John the Baptist, Russian icon, 1500-1599

Background imageViolent Collection: The Greeks Sacking Troy, 1773-1775. Creator: Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

The Greeks Sacking Troy, 1773-1775. Creator: Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo
The Greeks Sacking Troy, 1773-1775

Background imageViolent Collection: Cupid Chastised, 1613. Creator: Bartolomeo Manfredi

Cupid Chastised, 1613. Creator: Bartolomeo Manfredi
Cupid Chastised, 1613

Background imageViolent Collection: Jael hammering a tent peg into the temple of the sleeping Sisera, to the right a se

Jael hammering a tent peg into the temple of the sleeping Sisera, to the right a servant hides behind a curtain; from the series of 112 prints of the sacred history

Background imageViolent Collection: The Bishop of Ratisbon at the Battle of Augsburg, Battle of Lechfeld (955), 1890

The Bishop of Ratisbon at the Battle of Augsburg, Battle of Lechfeld (955), 1890
The Bishop of Ratisbon at the Battle of Augsburg, (955), 1890

Background imageViolent Collection: The Battle of Evesham: De Montforts Last Stand, (1265), 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Battle of Evesham: De Montforts Last Stand, (1265), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Evesham: De Montforts Last Stand, (1265), 1890. Battle of Evesham (4 August 1265) one of two main battles in Englands Second Barons War

Background imageViolent Collection: Storming of Constantinople by Baldwin, Count of Flanders, (1204), 1890. Creator: Unknown

Storming of Constantinople by Baldwin, Count of Flanders, (1204), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Storming of Constantinople by Baldwin, Count of Flanders, (1204), 1890

Background imageViolent Collection: Final Assault of the Turks in their First Siege of Vienna (1529), 1890. Creator: Unknown

Final Assault of the Turks in their First Siege of Vienna (1529), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Final Assault of the Turks in their First Siege of Vienna (1529), 1890

Background imageViolent Collection: The Defenestration of Prague, 23 May 1618, (1936). Creator: Unknown

The Defenestration of Prague, 23 May 1618, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The Defenestration of Prague, 23 May 1618, (1936). Der Fenstersturz in Prag, 23 Mai 1618

Background imageViolent Collection: Assassination of Count Franz Philipp von Lamberg, Budapest, Hungary, 1848 (c1890)

Assassination of Count Franz Philipp von Lamberg, Budapest, Hungary, 1848 (c1890). From " Cassells History of England - Special Edition, Vol

Background imageViolent Collection: A Rape in the Stone Age, 1888. Artist: Paul Joseph Jamin

A Rape in the Stone Age, 1888. Artist: Paul Joseph Jamin
A Rape in the Stone Age, 1888. From the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Reims, France

Background imageViolent Collection: Dead in streets, Mexico City, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Dead in streets, Mexico City, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Dead in streets, Mexico City, between c1910 and c1915

Background imageViolent Collection: Venationes ferarum, avium, piscium (Hunts of wild animals)

Venationes ferarum, avium, piscium (Hunts of wild animals)
Venationes ferarum, avium, piscium (Hunts of wild animals, birds and fish). Plate 12. Fight between a lion, bull, bear and two wolves, 1596

Background imageViolent Collection: 'The Rape Of Polyxena'

"The Rape Of Polyxena", by Professor Pio Fedi, in the Loggia at Florence, 1868

Background imageViolent Collection: The Blinding of Samson, 1609. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens

The Blinding of Samson, 1609. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
The Blinding of Samson, 1609. An episode from the life of Samson recounted in the Old Testament

Background imageViolent Collection: Battered striker with policemen, Philadelphia, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

Battered striker with policemen, Philadelphia, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Battered striker with policemen, Philadelphia, 1910

Background imageViolent Collection: Morishita, between Shono and Kameyana: Actor Ichikawa Enzo Hori no Ranmaru

Morishita, between Shono and Kameyana: Actor Ichikawa Enzo Hori no Ranmaru, from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido Road (Tokaido gojusan tsugi no uchi), 1852

Background imageViolent Collection: Cain killing Abel, 1524. Creator: Lucas van Leyden

Cain killing Abel, 1524. Creator: Lucas van Leyden
Cain killing Abel, 1524. The story is recounted in the Book of Genesis and tells of Cain's jealousy of his younger brother, whose sacrifice is preferred by God

Background imageViolent Collection: The peasants quarrel, 1653. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade

The peasants quarrel, 1653. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The peasants quarrel, 1653. In a plain interor, three men are involved in a violent quarrel

Background imageViolent Collection: The stoning of St Stephen, 1635, Netherlands. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn

The stoning of St Stephen, 1635, Netherlands. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The stoning of St Stephen, 1635, Netherlands

Background imageViolent Collection: Second Scene Of Burglars: The Burglars Arrested, 1810. Creator: Louis Leopold Boilly

Second Scene Of Burglars: The Burglars Arrested, 1810. Creator: Louis Leopold Boilly
Second Scene Of Burglars: The Burglars Arrested, 1810

Background imageViolent Collection: The stoning of St Stephen, 1635. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn

The stoning of St Stephen, 1635. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The stoning of St Stephen, 1635

Background imageViolent Collection: Expedition to Novaya Zemlya; Walrus hunt in Magdalenefjorden (Norway)

Expedition to Novaya Zemlya; Walrus hunt in Magdalenefjorden (Norway), 1680. Depicting a highlight on the Third Arctic Expedition of Willem Barentsz (1596)

Background imageViolent Collection: Fight with Amazons, 1587-1680. Creators: Hans Jordaens I

Fight with Amazons, 1587-1680. Creators: Hans Jordaens I
Fight with Amazons, 1587-1680

Background imageViolent Collection: The Death of Murata Sansuke, 1877. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

The Death of Murata Sansuke, 1877. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Death of Murata Sansuke, 1877. Series: Chronicles of the Conquest of Kagoshima in Satsuma Province

Background imageViolent Collection: Susanna and the Elders, between c1525 and c1625. Creator: Rene Boyvin

Susanna and the Elders, between c1525 and c1625. Creator: Rene Boyvin
Susanna and the Elders, between c1525 and c1625

Background imageViolent Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Guerrier Iroquois

Costumes de Différents Pays, Guerrier Iroquois
Costumes de Differents Pays, Guerrier Iroquois, c1797

Background imageViolent Collection: Hallgerd's Slap; Illustration for Njal's Saga

Hallgerd's Slap; Illustration for Njal's Saga, ch. 48, from c.1895 until 1900

Background imageViolent Collection: The Battle of Nagashino (Later Retitled) (image 2 of 3)

The Battle of Nagashino (Later Retitled) (image 2 of 3), published in 1868

Background imageViolent Collection: The Battle of Sanno Shrine, 1874. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

The Battle of Sanno Shrine, 1874. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Battle of Sanno Shrine, 1874

Background imageViolent Collection: The War at Kagoshima, 1877. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

The War at Kagoshima, 1877. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The War at Kagoshima, 1877

Background imageViolent Collection: The Plasterer Toyokichi Murdering His Mistress Oei and Her Family

The Plasterer Toyokichi Murdering His Mistress Oei and Her Family, c1875. Series: The Postal News, No. 649

Background imageViolent Collection: Kino Stabbing Her Husband with a Fruit Knife, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Kino Stabbing Her Husband with a Fruit Knife, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kino Stabbing Her Husband with a Fruit Knife, 1875. Series: The Postal News, no. 471

Background imageViolent Collection: A Horrible Suicide: A Woman Slays Her Child then Kills Herself

A Horrible Suicide: A Woman Slays Her Child then Kills Herself, 1879. Series: The Kanayomi Newspaper, No. 808

Background imageViolent Collection: Senzaki Yagoro, 1868. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Senzaki Yagoro, 1868. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Senzaki Yagoro, 1868. Series: Portraits of True Loyalty and Righteous Hearts

Background imageViolent Collection: Babhruvahana Kills Animals to Save Syamakarna (recto)

Babhruvahana Kills Animals to Save Syamakarna (recto), Scenes from the Story of Babhruvahana, Folio from a Mahabharata ([War of the] Great Bharatas) (image 1 of 2), c1850

Background imageViolent Collection: Phra Malai Manuscript (image 17 of 21), between c1860 and c1880. Creator: Unknown

Phra Malai Manuscript (image 17 of 21), between c1860 and c1880. Creator: Unknown
Phra Malai Manuscript (image 17 of 21), between c1860 and c1880

Background imageViolent Collection: The Goddess in Battle (recto); The Goddess with Her Vanquished Foes (verso)

The Goddess in Battle (recto); The Goddess with Her Vanquished Foes (verso); Folio from a Devimahatmya (Glory of the Goddess) (image 2 of 2), c1700

Background imageViolent Collection: The Goddess Ambika Leads the Mother Goddesses in Battle (recto); Text (verso)

The Goddess Ambika Leads the Mother Goddesses in Battle (recto); Text (verso); Folio from a Devimahatmya (Glory of the Goddess), early 18th century

Background imageViolent Collection: Fight with Ghatotkacha, Scene From the Story of Babhruvahana... c1850. Creator: Unknown

Fight with Ghatotkacha, Scene From the Story of Babhruvahana... c1850. Creator: Unknown
Fight with Ghatotkacha, Scene From the Story of Babhruvahana, Folio from a Mahabharata ([War of the] Great Bharatas), c1850

Background imageViolent Collection: Vaishnavi and Varahi Fighting Asuras(Recto)

Vaishnavi and Varahi Fighting Asuras(Recto)
Vaishnavi and Varahi Fighting Asuras (Recto), Kumari Fighting Asuras (Verso), Folio from a Devimahatmya (Glory of the Goddess), between 1675 and 1700

Background imageViolent Collection: Vaishnavi and Varahi Fighting Asuras(Recto)

Vaishnavi and Varahi Fighting Asuras(Recto)
Vaishnavi and Varahi Fighting Asuras (Recto), Kumari Fighting Asuras (Verso), Folio from a Devimahatmya (Glory of the Goddess), between 1675 and 1700

Background imageViolent Collection: Episodes in the Panchavati Forest

Episodes in the Panchavati Forest, Folio from a Ramayana (Adventures of Rama), between 1775 and 1800

Background imageViolent Collection: Altarpiece with the Passion of Christ: Flagellation, c1480-1495. Creator: Unknown

Altarpiece with the Passion of Christ: Flagellation, c1480-1495. Creator: Unknown
Altarpiece with the Passion of Christ: Flagellation, c1480-1495. The Passion of Christ was a popular theme for 15th-century altarpieces in northern Europe

Background imageViolent Collection: Distant Fronts, At Ouaddai; Silian cavalry shot down a few meters from the square

Distant Fronts, At Ouaddai; Silian cavalry shot down a few meters from the square formed by the skirmishers seen in the background, 1917

Background imageViolent Collection: Distant Fronts, At Ouaddai; Fighting in Gazere, May 1916, 1917. Creator: Unknown

Distant Fronts, At Ouaddai; Fighting in Gazere, May 1916, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Distant Fronts, At Ouaddai; Fighting in Gazere, May 1916, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]



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