Kill Collection (#4)

A bullfight in Seville, Spain in the late 19th century, 1884 (engraving)
6116601 A bullfight in Seville, Spain in the late 19th century, 1884 (engraving); (add.info.: A bullfight in Seville, Spain in the late 19th century. The matador prepares to kill the bull)

Boxer Rising, China, 1899-1901: Civilization telling the Chinese Emperor that the first duty is to kill the dragon of
528611 Boxer Rising, China, 1899-1901: Civilization telling the Chinese Emperor that the first duty is to kill the dragon of rebellion, if he does not do it, she will have to

Engraving depicting the different methods of exterminating rats, 19th century
5308696 Engraving depicting the different methods of exterminating rats, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the different methods of exterminating rats)

Prince of Wales, 1875
1574282 Prince of Wales, 1875; (add.info.: Photograph of The Prince of Wales, (Later King Edward VII of Great Britain), holding rifle, posing with members of his party and a dead tiger

MS.254.f33r A Whale with a Sailor Hammering a Stake into its Head, detail from an English Bestiary
FIT111725 MS.254.f33r A Whale with a Sailor Hammering a Stake into its Head, detail from an English Bestiary, early 13th century (vellum) by English School

AFTER DEATH
Jaco Marx

Food is ready
Ronen Rosenblatt

Buffalo killed from a train on the Great Plains
Passengers and crew shooting buffalo from a train on the transcontinental railroad, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Eyes of Death
Jaco Marx

Hyenas feeding
Xavier Ortega

Leopard with prey
Xavier Ortega

The Catch
Linda D Lester

Attack
Anita Singh

Heinous Hyena
Amro

Last wish of burglar
Krzysiek Kulesza

Jesus On The Cross With Two Others

Lion with small kill, Kalahari Desert, Botswana

Lion with zebra kill, Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia

Leopard with kill, Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Bateleur Eagle with antelope ear, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Black Backed Jackal with Dove kill, Kalahari Desert, Botswana

Belarusian hunters cut a killed elk as they take part in the hunting of wild ungulates near the village of Myshanka, Belarus October 6, 2018. Picture taken October 6, 2018

Tarantula (Tapinauchenius latipes) eating an Anoles Lizard, Rio Mormon, Peru

High Temple (the highest temple in Lamanai), Ancien tMaya Ruins, Lamanai, Belize

Temple of the Masks, El Peten, Grand Plaza, Tikal National Park, Guatemala

Temple of the Masks, El Peten, Grand Plaza, Tikal National Park

Ancient style sculpture of Perseus with the Head of Medusa in Florence, Italy

Ancient Maya Ruins, Tikal National Park, Yucatan, Guatemala

Maya Ruins - Temple IV, Tikal National Park, Guatemala, Yucatan, UNESCO

Ancient Maya Ruins, Tikal National Park, Guatemala, UNESCO

Temple of the Masks, Mayan Ruins, Tikal National Park, Guatemala, Yucatan, UNESCO

Maya Ruins - Temple of the Great Jaguar (Templo del Gran Jaguar), Tikal National Park, Guatemala, UNESCO

Ruin of Maya Palace, Palenque Archaeological Site, Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico

Ruin of Maya Palace, Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico

Temple of the Sun, ancient Mayan city of Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico

falcon posing head on with a kill
Manish Nagpal

Leopard with prey
Xavier Ortega

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Hunting alligators in the Southern States of America, from an illustration in the 16th century book De Bry's
878572 Hunting alligators in the Southern States of America, from an illustration in the 16th century book De Bry's Travels. From The Strand Magazine published 1897

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Xavier Ortega

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From ancient legends to modern adventures, the concept of 'kill' has captivated minds throughout history. In Herberte's hunt scenes and Lambton Worm's tale, we witness the thrill of the chase and the triumph over formidable foes. Gawain's bravery in beheading the Green Knight echoes through time, reminding us of courage in face of danger. Hemingway's hunting expedition in Kenya transports us to wild landscapes where man tests his skills against nature. But not all they are heroic or celebrated - Elisha's she-bears remind us of consequences for mocking others, a cautionary tale from biblical times. Nestles Milk 1915 advertisement reminds us that even mundane tasks can have deadly outcomes if care is not taken. The pheasant captured by Rankin symbolizes both beauty and vulnerability as it becomes prey. In War in Heaven, we glimpse an epic battle between good and evil, where killing takes on a cosmic scale. The European otter feasting on its perch prey showcases nature’s cycle of life and death right at our doorstep. Lastly, David facing Goliath teaches us about overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds with determination and faith. These diverse depictions remind us that 'kill' holds different meanings across cultures and contexts – sometimes necessary for survival or protection; other times driven by sport or conquest. Whether portrayed through artistry or witnessed firsthand, 'kill' remains an undeniable part of human existence – a reminder that life is fragile yet resilient.