Poisoned Collection (#5)

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

St John the Evangelist with the Poisoned Cup. Legend is that cup of poisoned wine was passed to St John and, as he blessed it, the poison rose up in the form of a serpent. Bible: Matthew 20:23

Edward (Eadward) the Martyr (963ja-978) English king from 975, at Corfe, offered poisoned drink by his stepmother Aelfthryth. Anglo-Saxon. Colour-printed wood engraving c1860

World War I 1914-1918 cartoon: Phrenological map of the German Kaisers mind as a warped version the normal mind map. Sinking Lusitania, Humanity: Giving poisoned sweet to a child

Rat poison irresponsibly placed without cover providing danger to children and animals in farm building, Whitewell, Lancashire, England, September

The Story of Snow-White

Thomas Overbury / Harding
SIR THOMAS OVERBURY - English poet and victim of court intrigue (poisoned in the Tower of London). Date: 1581 - 1613

Thomas Overbury (Oval)
SIR THOMAS OVERBURY - English poet and victim of court intrigue (poisoned in the Tower of London). Date: 1581 - 1613

Beorhtric of Wessex is poisoned
Beorhtric, King of Wessex, is accidentally poisoned by his wife Eadburh. 802

Malaysia - Men from the Sohail Tribe using blow pipes to hunt birds and small mammals with poison darts Date: 1928

Ballad / Lord Randal
LORD RANDAL O yes, I am poisoned, mother, make my bed soon, for I m sick at the heart, and I fain wald lie down (His true love gave him eels boiled in broth.) Date: traditional

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

Girl feeling sick
MODEL RELEASED. Girl feeling sick. She is eight years old

Cardiogram in surrogate alcohol poisoning. Hospital doctor performing a cardiogram on a male patient with surrogate alcohol poisoning

Girl coughing
MODEL RELEASED. Girl coughing. She is eight years old

Dwarf lionfish on a reef
Dwarf lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus) on a reef. Lionfish are highly venomous predatory marine fish. Their long dorsal spines are laced with a dangerous toxin and are normally used for defence

Dwarf lionfish on the seabed
Dwarf lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus) on the seabed. Lionfish (Pterois volitans) are highly venomous predatory marine fish

Red lionfish on a reef
Red lionfish (Pterois volitans) with lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) on a reef. Lionfish are highly venomous predatory marine fish

Red lionfish over a shipwreck. Red lionfish (Pterois volitans) are highly venomous predatory marine fish. Their long dorsal spines are laced with a dangerous toxin and are normally used for defence

Red lionfish hunting over a reef
Red lionfish hunting cardinalfish (family Apogonidae) on a reef. Red lionfish (Pterois volitans) are highly venomous predatory marine fish

Common lionfish. The common lionfish (Pterois miles) is a highly venomous predatory marine fish. Its long dorsal spines are laced with a dangerous toxin and are normally used for defence

Radial lionfish. The radial lionfish (Pterois radiata) is a highly venomous predatory marine fish. Its long dorsal spines are laced with a dangerous toxin and are normally used for defence

Radial lionfish on a reef. The radial lionfish (Pterois radiata) is a highly venomous predatory marine fish. Its long dorsal spines are laced with a dangerous toxin and are normally used for defence

Fish killed by red tide. Dead fish killed as a result of a bloom of Karenia brevis. K breves is a microscopic single-celled marine dinoflagellate that blooms frequently along the Florida

Rioter, Chaucer, Canterbury Tales
Canterbury Tales: The Pardoners Tale. Carrying the bag of gold he has just collected from under the tree, along with the wine he has poisoned

Charles V and Carl IV
Charles V le Sage of France meets the emperor Carl IV at Paris : both will due during the year, Charles possibly poisoned

Philopoemen Poisoned
Philopoemen, Greek hero and patriot, who did all he could to prevent Greece from becoming another Roman province, accepts poison from a servant in prison in Messene

Herakles and Lichas
When Lichas unwittingly brings him the poisoned shirt of Nessus, Herakles is so angry that he throws him into the sea, but sea-god Tethys changes him into a rock

Antoine Dreux Daubray
ANTOINE DREUX DAUBRAY civil lieutenant of Paris, poisoned by his daughter Marie Madeleine, marquise de Brinvilliers, the notorious murderess

Adrienne Lecouvreur / Oval
ADRIENNE LECOUVREUR talented actress of the Comedie Francaise, who died in mysterious circumstances, perhaps poisoned by a rival

Corneille / Rodogune
RODOGUNE the character of Cleopatra about to drink from the poisoned cup

Agnes Sorel / Chasselat
AGNES SOREL Dame de Beaute (her estate) mistress of Charles VII of France, possibly poisoned by political enemies

Agnes Sorel / Hargrave
AGNES SOREL Dame de Beaute (her estate) mistress of Charles VII of France, possibly poisoned by political enemies

Krishna & Kaliya
Krishna defeats the 5 headed serpent Kaliya who had poisoned the Yamuna river. Kaliyas wives worship Krishna & plead for their husdand who is spared & sent away

Snow White & Apple
The Wicked Queen in disguise brings a poisoned apple to Snow White

Adrienne Lecouvreur
ADRIENNE LECOUVREUR French actress, popular in Moliere and Racine, died under suspicious circumstances, perhaps poisoned by a rival

Walter Devereux Essex
WALTER DEVEREUX, earl of ESSEX soldier and statesman, active in Ireland : rival of Leicester who is generally thought to have poisoned him. with his autograph

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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.