Alive Collection

The Airpump by Joseph Wright
The Air Pump by Joseph Wright (1734-1797). This artwork was painted in 1768. Its full title is An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump

Climber i on Sgurr Alasdair on the Cuillin Ridge Isle of Skye Scotland
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St Bartholomew Apostle
SAINT BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE in the background you can see him being flayed alive : and in the foreground he is carrying not only his skin but the knife which removed it

The Autograph Album, by William Heath Robinson
A Souperscription. Illustration showing a missionary signing a little boys book whilst being boiled alive. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger

Odysseus & the Cyclops
Odysseus (Ulysses) plies Polyphemus the Cyclops with red wine, so that he and his men can escape from his cave and the prospect of being eaten alive

Vestal Virgin Punished
Oppia, one of Romes Vestal Virgins, is buried alive for no longer being one

Bayeux Tapestry 1067: William of Normandy (William I, the Conqueror) at Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066, raises his helmet to show his followers that he is still alive

I Dreamt I Slept At Madame Tussauds (engraving)
5997847 I Dreamt I Slept At Madame Tussauds (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: I Dreamt I Slept At Madame Tussaud s)

Ancient bristlecone pine tree clings to life on a rocky slope of the White Mountains in Inyo National Forest, CA

Et in arcadia ego (oil on cavas)
XOT362332 Et in arcadia ego (oil on cavas) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); 82x91 cm; Palazzo Barberini, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

An incubator nursery
Nurses attending to sick babies kept alive in a ward of incubators. The incubators pictured are from a design by Paul Altmann and distributed by Messrs Coney and Schenkhein

A women walker looking towards Harter Fell in the Lake district above the cloud
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Phalaris, Tyrant of Agrigentum, Sicily, c570 BC commissioned Perillus of Athens to make a brazen bull in which to
531569 Phalaris, Tyrant of Agrigentum, Sicily, c570 BC commissioned Perillus of Athens to make a brazen bull in which to execute criminals

Still Life with Chickens and Eggs, 1640-1660. Creator: Giovanni Battista Recco
Still Life with Chickens and Eggs, 1640-1660

The Birth of Galatea, 1885. Creator: Charles William Campbell
The Birth of Galatea, 1885. Greek mythology: ivory statue carved by Pygmalion of Cyprus, which came to life

The Resurrection of Christ, c. 1528/1529. Creator: Parmigianino
The Resurrection of Christ, c. 1528/1529

Baskets of live crabs for sale at Central Market (Psah Thom Thmey), Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Ufos / Varginha, Brazil
Two creatures, 1 metre tall, said to be Extraterrestrials, are captured alive by Brazilian army intelligence, who take them away secretly and deny the whole affair

The Branch
Mystic Number

INFANTICIDE PREVENTED
Missionaries in China seek to end Chinese infanticide. For many Chinese, to bear female children is a thing to be ashamed of and many girls are buried alive Date: circa 1850

The sinking of the Truro, a 974 tons British Steam Merchant. Picture is possibly the last picture taken of the vessel before it was sunk

Thin Lizzy, Rock Group, perform at The Apollo, Coventry, Warwickshire in December 1981. The line of the group was Phil Lynott on bass guitar and vocals. (centre and singing) Snowy White on Guitar

Thin Lizzy, Rock Group, perform at The Apollo, Coventry, Warwickshire in December 1981. The line of the group was Phil Lynott on bass guitar and vocals. Snowy White on Guitar

Cute Green Frog

Palmistry. Planetary and zodiacal diagram of the left hand. Engraving

Illustration, In Nursery-Rhyme Land - Why, all the people are alive, cried Betty. Date: 1938

Lifeboat rescue, and every soul was saved alive Date: circa 1890

Maison Jeanne DArc, Rouen
An etching of a market square with tall, half timbered houses in Rouen, France. It was by the location where Joan of Arc was burned alive, on May 30th, 1431

Resurrection of Lazarus - John 11. circa 1688

Purple flowers and a cross on an Easter card, with a Biblical quotation. Date: circa 1890s

SERVET, Miguel (1511-1553). Spanish doctor and theologian. Known for his theory on the circulation of blood. He was condemned as a heretic, and sentenced to death by being burned alive

Sir William Gull (1816 - 1890), studied medicine at St Guy's in London. In 1872 Gull was made a Baronet and became physician to Queen Victoria, treating the Prince of Wales for typhoid

Duck Seller Trade Street Trades Birds Circa 1830
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ZULU GIRLS BURIED ALIVE
When Muande, mother of Zulu chief Tchaka, dies, she is given an extravagant send-off, one feature of which is that ten girls are buried alive alongside her Date: mid 19th century

KAFFIR BURIAL (ALIVE)
When Muande, mother of Zulu chief Tchaka, dies, she is given an extravagant send-off, one feature of which is that ten girls are buried alive alongside her Date: mid 19th century

FIJI LIVE BURIAL
A Fiji king is buried alive, since, although he still moves, speaks and eats, his family believe his spirit has already left his body, and his movements are only mechanical Date: circa 1860

DRUNK ZENO BURIED ALIVE
ZENO, Byzantine Emperor, drunk as usual, is taken for dead and buried : when sounds are heard from his tomb, his wife Ariadne tells people to take no notice Date: 491

Ww1 Wwi World War One First 1st Great I Life
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Francisco Javier, miracle at Travancore, India
Francisco Javier (or Xavier) (1506-1552), Spanish Jesuit missionary in Asia. Seen here as a missionary at Travancore, India -- to convince people of God's power

The Raising of Lazarus, 1538-40 (fresco transferred to canvas)
862854 The Raising of Lazarus, 1538-40 (fresco transferred to canvas) by Vaga, Perino del (Pietro Buonaccorsi) (1501-47); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

The Dead Who Resurrects (Colour Litho)
2778068 The Dead Who Resurrects (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The resurrecting dead)

In the cemetery of Portici (Naples), two carabinieri, to surprise a blackmailer who had to... (colour litho)
2777985 In the cemetery of Portici (Naples), two carabinieri, to surprise a blackmailer who had to... (colour litho) by Beltrame

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Migratory locust (Locusta migratoria) (Tettigoniidae) hidden in a fat plant (Opuntia microdasys) Date: 22/07/2009

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Mbabane, Swaziland. Wild animals in the Milwane Wildlife Sanctuary. On the hippo farm, you can often see the hippo's cooling off in the water or relaxing in the sun, up close. Date: 28/05/2005

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Mbabane, Swaziland. Wild animals in the Milwane Wildlife Sanctuary. On the hippo farm, you can often see the hippo's cooling off in the water or relaxing in the sun, up close. Date: 28/05/2005

Book Cover, illustration from Josephine is Busy, by H. C. Cradock, published by Blackie & Son, Ltd. (colour litho)
IL262866 Book Cover, illustration from Josephine is Busy, by H.C. Cradock, published by Blackie & Son, Ltd. (colour litho) by Appleton

Eaten alive by ravens and crows, Horror, Medieval fantasy
Vintage illustration of scene from Orlando Furioso illustrated by Gustave Dore. Eaten alive by ravens and crows, Medieval fantasy

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"Alive: A Journey Through Time and Tales" Embark on a captivating journey through time, where life's essence thrives in various forms. From the mesmerizing strokes of Joseph Wright's "The Airpump, " depicting the breath of knowledge breathing life into scientific discovery, to the fearless climber conquering Sgurr Alasdair on the Cuillin Ridge in Isle of Skye, Scotland - every step resonates with vitality. Witness St Bartholomew Apostle's unwavering faith as he spreads hope amidst adversity, while William Heath Robinson's whimsical "The Autograph Album" reminds us that even in imagination lies a vibrant existence waiting to be explored. Odysseus' epic encounter with the Cyclops serves as a reminder that survival often demands cunning and resilience. Meanwhile, the Vestal Virgin Punished reveals how passion can ignite both life and its consequences. Intrigue takes hold as we dream of slumbering within Madame Tussauds' hallowed halls through an enchanting engraving titled "I Dreamt I Slept At Madame Tussauds. " Here, dreams intertwine with reality, blurring boundaries between what is alive and what is not. Marvel at nature's tenacity as an ancient bristlecone pine tree clings defiantly to life on a rocky slope of White Mountains. Its weathered branches tell tales older than civilization itself – reminding us that life endures against all odds. Etched onto canvas by skilled hands, "Et in arcadia ego" whispers secrets from another era - beckoning us to ponder our own mortality amidst idyllic landscapes. And let us not forget William I, The Conqueror immortalized upon Bayeux Tapestry 1067 during his fateful Battle of Hastings; his indomitable spirit echoes throughout history. Finally, witness miracles unfold within an incubator nursery where fragile lives are nurtured back to health. Here, the relentless pursuit of life's preservation shines brightly. "Alive.