Poisoned Collection (#4)

Death of Cleopatra, 1547. Creator: Augustin Hirschvogel
Death of Cleopatra, 1547

The Death of Hamlet (Act V, Scene II), 1843. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
The Death of Hamlet (Act V, Scene II), 1843

Chalice of Saint John the Evangelist [reverse], c. 1470 / 1475. Creator: Hans Memling
Chalice of Saint John the Evangelist [reverse], c. 1470/1475

Lichas Bringing the Garment of Nessus to Hercules, from The Labors of Hercules

Sinorix carried from the temple of Artemis trying to escape the effects of the poisoning, ca. 1640

The Children of Medea and Jason Give Creusa the Fatal Present (Par ses deux fils à
The Children of Medea and Jason Give Creusa the Fatal Present (Par ses deux fils a l epouse nouvelle envoye en don la couronne mortelle...), 1563

Deianeira receiving the poisoned tunic from Nessus, and the wounded centaur falling to the ground at left, 1778

Belisarius, 1806. Creator: Auguste Gaspard Louis Desnoyers
Belisarius, 1806

Sinorix being carried from the temple after being poisoned, 1650-1700

Cleopatra, dated 1528. Creator: Agostino Veneziano
Cleopatra, dated 1528

Songs of Innocence and of Experience: A Poison Tree, ca. 1825. Creator: William Blake
Songs of Innocence and of Experience: A Poison Tree, ca. 1825

Death of Socrates, 19th century. Creator: Anon
Death of Socrates, 19th century

Agnes Sorel (1422 - 1450) Dame de Beaute (her estate) mistress of Charles VII of France, possibly poisoned by political enemies

Saint Benedict, ca. 1640-45. Creator: Francisco de Zurbaran
Saint Benedict, ca. 1640-45

Richard I mortally wounded by an Arrow shot by Bertram de Gourdon from the Walls of the Castle of Chilus, 1773. Bertran de Gourdon (fl)

Portrait of a Woman as Cleopatra (oil on canvas)
2561315 Portrait of a Woman as Cleopatra (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (16th century); 146.5x126 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; Italian, out of copyright

Portrait of a Woman as Cleopatra
2561314 Portrait of a Woman as Cleopatra by Italian School, (16th century); 146.5x126 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; Italian, out of copyright

Saint John the Evangelist and Saint Francis of Assisi, c. 1608 (oil on canvas)
898166 Saint John the Evangelist and Saint Francis of Assisi, c.1608 (oil on canvas) by Greco, El (Domenico Theotocopuli) (1541-1614); 65x54 cm; Prado, Madrid

WW1 - German-taught Turkish Chemists preparing Poisonous Gases - 12th June 1915. Date: 1915

The Dunlewey Church ruin sits empty next to Mount Errigal in Donegal county, Ireland
The old Dunlewey church ruin sits quietly in front of Mount Errigal in the Derryveagh mountain range Dunlewey County Donegal Ireland

The Burial of Atala by Anne-Louis Girodet de Roussy-Trioson (1767-1824). Atala is an early novella by Francois-Rene de Chateaubriand, first published in 1801

The death of Sophonisba. Sophonisba, Carthaginian noblewoman who poisoned herself rather than be humiliated in a Roman triumph. From Cassells Illustrated Universal History, published 1883

The death of Socrates. From an engraving by Jean Francois Pierre Peyron

British Troops Retiring Through A Communication Trench Before The Onslaught Of Red-Tinged Poison Gas During The First World War. From The Illustrated War News, 1915

Edward, Prince of Wales, Son of Henry III, killing the Saracen Assassin, c1787
Edward, Prince of Wales, Son of Henry III, killing the Saracen Assassin, who had wounded him with a poisons dagger in Palestine, c1787

Queen Eleanor and Fair Rosamond, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Queen 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)

The Man Who Gave Cook Notice by Bateman. A tale of what not to do. The Cook is stood in the centre of the room, she has long nails, high heels and a diamond ring

Poisoned Glen, Co. Donegal - a low view in the Glen. (Location: Republic of Ireland; County Donegal; Dunlewy). Date: circa early 1900s

Christopher Bainbridge
CHRISTOPHER BAINBRIDGE Cardinal, archbishop of York : Henry VIIIs ambassador to the Pope : a busy intriguer, he was allegedly fatally poisoned by a rival prelate. Date: 1464 - 1514

Socrates (c. 469-399 BC). Classical Greek Athenian philosopher. Socrates in prison before being sentenced to death. Colored engraving

St John the Evangelist and St. John the Baptist, 1605-10 (oil on canvas) (for detail
XJL86552 St John the Evangelist and St. John the Baptist, 1605-10 (oil on canvas) (for detail see 124312) by Greco, El (Domenico Theotocopuli) (1541-1614); 110x86 cm; Museo de Santa Cruz, Toledo

Presentation of the Cope to St. Ildefonsus, 1600-24
XJL86515 Presentation of the Cope to St. Ildefonsus, 1600-24 by Aguilar, Diego de (the Younger) (fl.1570-1624); 151x103 cm; Museo de Santa Cruz, Toledo, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Sheet music for Cosi Fan Tutte by Mozart (engraving)
XJF441938 Sheet music for Cosi Fan Tutte by Mozart (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration from The English Dance of Death by William Combe, 1815 (aquatint)
XJF294026 Illustration from The English Dance of Death by William Combe, 1815 (aquatint) (b/w photo) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for Hamlet, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published London 1890
KW469542 Illustration for Hamlet, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published London 1890 (litho) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

2654820; out of copyright

Cleopatra, c. 1674-75 (oil on canvas)
XYC226641 Cleopatra, c.1674-75 (oil on canvas) by Gennari, Benedetto the Younger (1633-1715); 124.5x105.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Italian, out of copyright

A Poison Tree, plate 50 (Bentley 49) from Songs of Innocence and of Experience
XYC220137 A Poison Tree, plate 50 (Bentley 49) from Songs of Innocence and of Experience (Bentley Copy L) 1789-94 (raised etching with pen & w/c) by Blake

Death Dispensary, 1830 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF208333 Death Dispensary, 1830 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Death of Socrates (470-499 BC) 1762 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XIR227684 The Death of Socrates (470-499 BC) 1762 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Saint-Quentin, Jacques Philippe Joseph de (b.1738); Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts, Paris, France; French

H Benedict of Nursia, Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - 1619

Hercules Poisoned by the Shirt of Nessus; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 42 x 29.6 cm (16 9/16 x 11 5/8 in.)

Valley with church ruins in the hills of Donegal at the Poisoned Lake, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Picture No. 10865919
Poisoned Darts - made from Bamboo Date:

Picture No. 10865920
Bamboo quiver and poisoned darts Date:

Picture No. 10892847
Palm Tree - poisoned in rainforest replanting project converting palm plantations back to natural forest Date:

Picture No. 10892841
Palm Tree - poisoned in rainforest replanting project converting palm plantations back to natural forest Date:

Separating lead from silver or gold in a cupellation furnace. From Agricola (Georg Bauer) De re metallica, Basel 1556. The Foreman consumed quantities of butter to avoid being poisoned

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"Poisoned: A Haunting Legacy of Tragedy and Betrayal" In the realm of art, poison has long been a captivating subject, evoking tales of treachery and untimely demise. From ancient Greece to the Renaissance era, artists have depicted the chilling effects of toxic substances on both historical figures and mythical characters. One such portrayal is seen in "The Death of Socrates, " painted by Jacques-Louis David in 1787. This iconic artwork captures the philosopher's final moments as he willingly drinks hemlock, succumbing to state-sanctioned poisoning for his controversial beliefs. Another infamous incident involving poison unfolds in "Pope and Son Poisoned. " This haunting image depicts Pope Clement XIV clutching his chest after consuming a fatal dose. The painting serves as a reminder that even those at the pinnacle of power are not immune to nefarious acts. Ancient Greek philosopher Socrates also finds himself entwined with poison once again in this artistic narrative. Known for his profound wisdom, Socrates met an unfortunate end when he was forced to drink hemlock due to accusations against him. The theme extends beyond human subjects; even mythological heroes like Herakles face their own poisoned fate. In "Death of Herakles, " we witness the legendary figure writhing in agony after ingesting a deadly concoction - a stark contrast to his usual invincibility. Religious figures are not exempt from these dark depictions either. In "St Benedict drinks poisoned wine, " we see the saintly figure falling victim to treachery while partaking in what should have been a sacred act. Moving away from history into fiction, Medea takes center stage with her notorious role as a vengeful sorceress who uses poison as her weapon of choice. Etchings like "Medea or The Marriage of Jason and Creuse" capture her malevolence perfectly, showcasing how poison can be employed as a tool of destruction.