Frighten Collection (#9)

Parce Domine, detail, c1884. Artist: Leon Adolphe Willette
Parce Domine, detail, c1884. Decoration for the cabaret Le Chat Noir. From the collection of the Musee du Vieux Montmartre, Paris, France

Ecstasy of Saint Francis of Paula, 18th century. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Ecstasy of Saint Francis of Paula, 18th century. St Francis of Paula (1416-1507) was the founder of the Order of Minims. From the Church San Benedetto, Venice, Italy

Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1735. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1735. Artemis, the Greek goddess of hunting, watches the preparations for the sacrifice of Iphigenia, daughter of Agamemnon, that she has demanded

Woman with a Child Afraid of a Dog, 17th century. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Woman with a Child Afraid of a Dog, 17th century. From the Museum of Fine Art, Budapest

Christ Drives the Money-Changers from the Temple, 1626. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Christ Drives the Money-Changers from the Temple, 1626. From the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow

Scene from Don Juan, ou le Festin de Pierre, 1665, (18th century). Artist: Laurent Cars
Scene from Don Juan, ou le Festin de Pierre, 1665, (18th century). Don Juan is speaking to the stone statue of the Commander whom he killed when the old man challenged the Don who had seduced his

Cover of Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, late 19th century. Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus was first published in 1818

Esther in the presence of Ahasuerus, 1866. Artist: Gustave Dore
Esther in the presence of Ahasuerus, 1866. Esther (Haddash or Hadassah) coming into the presence of King Ahasuerus fainting in fear as she expects to die if it is discovered that she is a Jew

The Dead Drummer, 1840. Artist: George Cruikshank
The Dead Drummer, 1840. A legend of Salisbury Plain. From The Ingoldsby Legends by Thomas Ingoldsby (Richard Barham). (London, 1840)

Diana and Actaeon, 1732. Artist: Louis Galloche
Diana and Actaeon, 1732. According to Greek myth, Actaeon was transformed into a deer, and mistakenly killed by his lover Diana (Artemis in Greek mythology), goddess of the hunt

Scene from Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, 1871. Artist: George Cruikshank
Scene from Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, 1871. Oliver Twist causes a sensation in the childrens ward of the workhouse by asking for a second helping of porridge

February - Cutting Weather, 1839. Artist: George Cruikshank
February - Cutting Weather, 1839. A typical day at Dr Swishtails Academy. Boys at their desks look on as the schoolmaster punishes a boy by flogging him with the birch

Hansel and Gretel and the Witch on the doorstep of her cottage. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Hansel 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)

The Butcher, Montmartre Market, 1857-1858. Artist: Honore Daumier
The Butcher, Montmartre Market, 1857-1858. From a private collection

Title page of Old Saint Pauls by William Harrison Ainsworth, 1855. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne
Title page of Old Saint Pauls by William Harrison Ainsworth, 1855. A romantic historical novel set in 1665 and 1666 during the plague of London and the Fire of London

The Sleepwalker (Somnambulist) making discoveries her husband would rather she did not know

Water closet, 1556
Water Closet, 1556. A man sitting on a toilet being menaced by a demonic creature. From The Metamorphosis of Ajax by Sir John Harrington

Castigation Under Difficulties, 1870. This cartoon shows the child growing up in the image of his father. There is the large family central to mid-Victorian ideals of Home and domesticity

Tout Vient A Qui Sait Attendre, 1875. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
Tout Vient A Qui Sait Attendre, 1875. Frightened passengers in the first-class compartment call to the guard, asking why the train has had to come to such a sudden halt

Between Two Fires, 1875. Artist: Joseph Swain
Between Two Fires, 1875. Pope Pius IX is on the left of this cartoon and Bismarck of Germany on the right. In the middle is the young son of the abdicated Queen Isabella of Spain

Womans Wrongs, 1874. Artist: Joseph Swain
Womans Wrongs, 1874. A brutish working-class husband prepares to beat his wife who still bears the insignia of previous violence

Easing The Curb, 1869. Artist: John Tenniel
Easing The Curb, 1869. This cartoon depicts Napoleon easing the curb on the horse to allow its smoother handling and easier passage. Emperor Napoleon III was having difficulties at home

Another Eclipse for India, 1868. Artist: John Tenniel
Another Eclipse for India, 1868. Lord John Lawrence had been the Viceroy of India since 1863, but was now preparing to hand over his authority to Lord Mayo

The Fenian-Pest, 1866. Artist: John Tenniel
The Fenian-Pest, 1866. Hibernia remarks O my dear Sister, What are we to do with these Troublesome People? Britannia replies Try Isolation first

Something for Paddy, 1864. Artist: John Tenniel
Something for Paddy, 1864. Daniel O Connell says: Its a Repaler ye call yourself, ye Spalpeen, and you re goin to Die for the Union

John In A Mess, 1864. Artist: John Tenniel
John In A Mess, 1864. Britannia says: Put Down That Pen Directly, You Troublesome Boy. A Nice Mess You Have Got Yourself Into

The City Police, 1863. Artist: John Tenniel
The City Police, 1863. Magog comments: I Say, Brother Gog, They Seem to Think We Ain t No Sort O Use. Here, following the recently highlighted failings of the Citys police force

The Dirt-Track Rider who appeared in Rotten Row. A motorcyclist causing noisy havoc amonst the genteel riders on Rotten Row in Hyde Park, London. 1929

Mitsukini Defying the Skeleton Spectre, c. 1845 (hand coloured woodcut print)
XTD68818 Mitsukini Defying the Skeleton Spectre, c.1845 (hand coloured woodcut print) by Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1798-1861); 36.8x76 cm; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Japanese, out of copyright

Hydrofoil, Lake Ohakuri near Orakei Korako Thermal Area, between Rotorua and Taupo, North Island, New Zealand

Farmers wife letting out a bull to frighten off agricultural workers attacking a farm, c1830. Rick burning and machine wrecking widespread at this time as workers were afraid that threshing machines

Indoor Ice Climbing, Hukawai Glacier Centre, Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand

A Japanese cartoon depicting a Chinese soldier frightened by a scarecrow symbolizing a Japanese soldier
JAPANESE CARTOON, c1895. A Japanese cartoon depicting a Chinese soldier frightened by a scarecrow symbolizing a Japanese soldier. Color woodcut by Kobayashi Kiyochika, c1895

A Chinese man frightened by a turtle and two toy figures of Japanese soldiers hanging by strings
JAPANESE CARTOON, c1895. A Chinese man frightened by a turtle and two toy figures of Japanese soldiers hanging by strings. Color woodcut by Kobayashi Kiyochika, c1895

CHRISTMAS GHOST, 1814. The Ghost. - A Christmas Frolic - Le Revenant. A boy with a mannequin ghost holding a candle frightens several guests at Christmas party

COMET OF 1910
The populace of Tientsin, China, attempt to frighten away a comet by making hostile gestures and noises Date: 1910

Scarecrow in a garden, with flowers and planted crops. The scarecrow is designed to look like a human, and is being used to scare away birds that feed on seeds and plants

Voyeurism, conceptual artwork
Voyeurism. Conceptual artwork of a female eye looking through a heart-shaped hole. This represents a stalker or voyeur, who is spying through a hole in a wall or door

Gideons Lanterns
Gideon, 5th Judge of Israel, equips his army with lamps covered with a pitcher, to frighten their Midianite opponents

Gideon Versus Midianites
Gideon, 5th judge of Israel, equips his army with lamps covered with pitchers, to frighten their Midianite opponents

Boy Scaring Crows
A boy perches on a fence, sounding his rattle to frighten away the crows

Chinese River Magic
CHINA Priests wear masks, the better to frighten demons and prevent further flooding of the Yellow River (Hwang Ho)

New Guinea Talisman
NEW GUINEA TALISMAN grotesquely carved wooden figure, intended to frighten away evil spirits by being even more hideous than them

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"Frighten: A Glimpse into the Realm of Fear and Terror" In Manus Tuas Domine. This haunting painting by Briton Riviere, created in 1879, captures the essence of fear as a man finds himself at the mercy of an unknown force. Deux meres (Two Mothers) by Leon-Maxime Faivre in 1888 portrays a mother's terror when her child goes missing. The raw emotion depicted on her face sends shivers down your spine. Leech Cartoon Dinosaurs - these prehistoric creatures may have long been extinct, but their terrifying presence still manages to frighten us even from beyond time. A bird of prey sticker on a window serves as a chilling reminder that danger lurks just outside. Its purpose is to prevent birds from flying into the window, but it also instills unease with its predatory image. Nichiren Calming the Storm by Utagawa Kuniyoshi showcases how even amidst chaos and turmoil, there is always hope for tranquility. It reminds us that fear can be conquered with inner strength and resilience. Skull and Crossbones - Inverted or not, this symbol has long been associated with danger and death. Its mere sight sends chills down our spines, reminding us of our own mortality. The Feathered Fair in a Fright takes us back to the 18th century when people found amusement in witnessing animals being frightened for entertainment purposes. Today we recognize such acts as cruel but are reminded of humanity's dark past. Starting a new job can be intimidating; getting to know people becomes an important part of overcoming those initial fears. Embrace new connections and conquer your apprehensions. Carhampton Apple Tree stands tall yet eerie against an ominous sky. Its twisted branches seem almost menacing, evoking feelings of unease within anyone who gazes upon it. A tragic masked ball held in 1930 remains etched in our memories.