Arson Collection (page 8)

Bible of Royaumont, Old Testament: Zambri burns. Zambri, having revolted against Ela
XEE4138112 Bible of Royaumont, Old Testament: Zambri burns. Zambri, having revolted against Ela, the fourth king of Israel, is siege in Thersa, where he burns himself, with all his family

War Spain - United States (United States), May 1, 1898: Spanish fleet attacked in Manila
XEE4134751 War Spain - United States (United States), May 1, 1898: Spanish fleet attacked in Manila Bay (Philippines) by Commodore Dewey. Illustration in " Le Pelerin" of May 15, 1898

Fire of the ministry district in St. Petersburg, Russia, 1862
XEE4163103 Fire of the ministry district in St. Petersburg, Russia, 1862. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'274 of 12 July 1862

Train accident on the Northern Railway of London, England, September 3, 1861
XEE4151066 Train accident on the Northern Railway of London, England, September 3, 1861. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'231 of 14 September 1861

Russia Campaign 1812 - General Jean Ambroise Baston de Lariboisiere urges Napoleon to
XEE4150973 Russia Campaign 1812 - General Jean Ambroise Baston de Lariboisiere urges Napoleon to leave the Kremlin because of a danger of explosion - Moscow fire in 1812 - General Lariboisiere forces

Fire of the Opera comique in Paris on May 25, 1887
XEE4155017 Fire of the Opera comique in Paris on May 25, 1887 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire of the Opera comique in Paris on May 25)

Firefighter rescuing a young woman from the flames of a fire
LSE4111954 Firefighter rescuing a young woman from the flames of a fire. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

L Adventurer malgre him - illustration of the novel by Camille Debans in "
XEE4153811 L Adventurer malgre him - illustration of the novel by Camille Debans in " Journal des voyages" of 1897 by Unknown Artist

Use of various pump systems in a fire in the 19th century - Engraving in "
XEE4152356 Use of various pump systems in a fire in the 19th century - Engraving in " Sciences brought to the gratehouse of all - physics

Naval battle between a Portuguese warship and prickly pirate galleys - Painting by Peter
LSE4317451 Naval battle between a Portuguese warship and prickly pirate galleys - Painting by Peter Monamy (active between 1681 and 1749), oil on canvas

Criminal fire in the forest of Fontainebleau. Engraving in "
LSE4323736 Criminal fire in the forest of Fontainebleau. Engraving in " Le petit journal" 22/04/1893. Selvas collection

Fire of the English cargo ship Otterburn off Marseille following explosions
XEE4188841 Fire of the English cargo ship Otterburn off Marseille following explosions, the rescue team managed to bring the cargo back to the coast

The Fire of the castle of Heidelberg bombed by the French forces of General Ezechiel du
XEE4187363 The Fire of the castle of Heidelberg bombed by the French forces of General Ezechiel du Mas, Count of Melac (1630-1704) during the War of the League of Augsburg in 1689 and 1693

Fire of the Opera Comique (Opera-Comique) in Paris on 25 May 1887 during the performance
XEE4191396 Fire of the Opera Comique (Opera-Comique) in Paris on 25 May 1887 during the performance of Ambroise Thomass first act of " Mignon". The inner ruins

The Burning of Moscow, September 1812, engraved by Thomas Sutherland (b. c
CHT70252 The Burning of Moscow, September 1812, engraved by Thomas Sutherland (b.c.1785) (aquatint engraving) by Heath, William (1795-1840) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cover of "The Laughter", Satirical in Colours
ICA4861034 Cover of " The Laughter", Satirical in Colours, 1907_2_16: Ignis Ardens - Anticlericalism, Religion, Fire - Separation of Church and State - Jesus, Pius X

The fire of the St Germain fair in Paris, arivated the night of 16 to 17 March 1762
LSE4086176 The fire of the St Germain fair in Paris, arivated the night of 16 to 17 March 1762 by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fireman who suffered duty during a fire. Cover illustration of the 1899 newspaper "
LSE4085910 Fireman who suffered duty during a fire. Cover illustration of the 1899 newspaper " Le petit parisien"

Sergeant Bauchat died during firefighters after the explosion of rue de Reuilly
LSE4085905 Sergeant Bauchat died during firefighters after the explosion of rue de Reuilly. Illustration of the " Little Journal" of 1894

Fire fighter Bailly died in Bourges in a fire during an intervention
LSE4085904 Fire fighter Bailly died in Bourges in a fire during an intervention. Illustration of the " Little Journal" of 1898

Fire and firefighters in New York
LSE4084630 Fire and firefighters in New York by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire and firefighters in New York); Photo eLeonard de Selva; out of copyright

The ruins after the Great New York Fire of December 16-17, 1835
LSE4084623 The ruins after the Great New York Fire of December 16-17, 1835 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Moscow Fire, Sep. 1812 - in "Napoleonic Wars"by Sutherland
LSE4084510 Moscow Fire, Sep. 1812 - in " Napoleonic Wars" by Sutherland, Duburg, London by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moscow Fire, Sep)

Firefighter uniforms. Images of Epinal from the 19th century
LSE4083056 Firefighter uniforms. Images of Epinal from the 19th century. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firefighter uniforms)

Satirical engraving on the fire of Miolan and Janinets balloon, July 11, 1784
LSE4079108 Satirical engraving on the fire of Miolan and Janinets balloon, July 11, 1784. by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Firefighter with water lance, extinguishing a fire - ca. 1830
LSE4079806 Firefighter with water lance, extinguishing a fire - ca. 1830 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firefighter with water lance, extinguishing a fire - ca)

French revolution, anticlericalism: The model of Pope Pius VI (Giannangelo
JLJ4618241 French revolution, anticlericalism: The model of Pope Pius VI (Giannangelo, Count Braschi elected as Pius VI or Pio VI, 1717-1799) burned at the Royal Palace on April 6, 1791

French Revolution: Fire of the barrier of the conference in Paris on 12 July 1789
JLJ4616960 French Revolution: Fire of the barrier of the conference in Paris on 12 July 1789. Engraving by Berthaut after Prior. Paris, Bibliotheque of the Institut d histoire de la revolution

The passage of the Styx Charon (Caron) on his boat in the Underworld
JLJ4579521 The passage of the Styx Charon (Caron) on his boat in the Underworld. Painting by Joachim Patinir (Skater) (1485-1524) (ec.flam.) Sun 0, 64x1, 03 m Madrid, musee du prado by Patinir

Iliad of Homere: faience dish representing the fire of Troy. realized in Faenza
JLJ4584503 Iliad of Homere: faience dish representing the fire of Troy. realized in Faenza. 1525-1530. Paris, Louvre Museum by Italian School, (16th century); Louvre, Paris

Aeneas rescuing Anchises from the Fire of Trojan, 1524-1530 (fresco)
LRI4601871 Aeneas rescuing Anchises from the Fire of Trojan, 1524-1530 (fresco) by Beccafumi, Domenico (1486-1551); Palazzo Casini Casuccini, Siena

War of religion: allegory about poverty and lamentations of the Holy League
JLJ4595526 War of religion: allegory about poverty and lamentations of the Holy League (or Catholic League), a Catholic movement aimed at eradicating Protestantism from France

Firemans costume (fireman) in the 18th century. Engraving from 1748
JLJ4568132 Firemans costume (fireman) in the 18th century. Engraving from 1748. Paris, Police Prefecture by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Prefecture de Police, Paris

A fire pump at the beginning of the 17th century, after Solomon de Caux (Solomon de Caus)
XEE4192123 A fire pump at the beginning of the 17th century, after Solomon de Caux (Solomon de Caus), 1615. Engraving in " La Nature

Fire of a building in Beziers causing the death of many victims
XEE4189183 Fire of a building in Beziers causing the death of many victims. Illustration from " Le petit journal" 22/02/1925 Collection privee by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info)

The reckless little one. A child, having played with matches, has his clothes caught fire
DUV4198632 The reckless little one. A child, having played with matches, has his clothes caught fire. Little boys alphabet. Abecedary has moral value containing reading exercises

Fire at the mines of Courrieres in northern France, 1099 miners died there
LSE4429634 Fire at the mines of Courrieres in northern France, 1099 miners died there, in " Le petit Parisien", on 25/03/1906 (engraving) by French School

The destruction of the temple and city of Jerusalem in 70 by Roman Emperor Titus (40-81)
XEE4415119 The destruction of the temple and city of Jerusalem in 70 by Roman Emperor Titus (40-81). Anonymous engraving from the middle of the 19th century

Fire of the Hotel de Ville de Paris on 24 May 1871 - lithography, 19th century
LSE4105309 Fire of the Hotel de Ville de Paris on 24 May 1871 - lithography, 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration of "Leather Stockings"by F. Cooper, 1888
LSE4103496 Illustration of " Leather Stockings" by F. Cooper, 1888 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Jesuit Library, Cairo

The new fire alarms in Paris in 1888. Cover of "The Illustrous World"
XEE4132662 The new fire alarms in Paris in 1888. Cover of " The Illustrous World" of 1888. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Accident in a hot air balloon over Germany. Engraving. One of the newspaper "
XEE4176286 Accident in a hot air balloon over Germany. Engraving. One of the newspaper " Le petit parisien" on 01/05/1910. Private collection

Fire in a convent near Lake Saint Jean in Roberval, Canada: the nuns are alive
XEE4173006 Fire in a convent near Lake Saint Jean in Roberval, Canada: the nuns are alive. In " Le Petite Parisien" on 17/01/1897

Fire of the news shops of the "Grand Conde"(Grand Conde), Paris, 1858
XEE4137747 Fire of the news shops of the " Grand Conde" (Grand Conde), Paris, 1858. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'61 of 12 June 1858

Old customs: the cremation of "Carnival"
XEE4134009 Old customs: the cremation of " Carnival", on the evening of Mardi Gras (Mardi-Gras), represents the pleasures and good dearest abandoned at the threshold of Careme

An earthquake and fires wipe out San Francisco - in "Le Petit Parisien"
LSE4099470 An earthquake and fires wipe out San Francisco - in " Le Petit Parisien" of 06/05/1906 (engraving) by French School

The fire of the Odeon (1820) - engraving, late 19th century
LSE4100972 The fire of the Odeon (1820) - engraving, late 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fire of the Odeon (1820) - engraving

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"From Ancient Vikings to Modern Movements: A Fiery History of Arson" Arson, a destructive force that has plagued humanity throughout the ages, leaves behind a trail of devastation and chaos. In 845, the siege of Paris by the Vikings under Ragnar Lodbrok's leadership ignited fear and destruction in its wake (EVNT2A-00183). Centuries later, London Fire Brigade battled against flames during the second Brixton Riots, witnessing firsthand the havoc they are wreak. Throughout history, various motives have fueled this dangerous act. In Swabia, 1533, witches used fire to destroy houses as part of their malevolent practices. Similarly, Nottingham Castle became engulfed in flames on October 10th, 1831 (mid-19th century), leaving behind an eerie scene captured on canvas and has been employed as a tool for political expression and social change. The mob's burning of abolitionist Elijah Lovejoy's print-shop in Illinois in 1835 showcased how deeply rooted prejudices could lead to violent acts. Suffragette activists took up arson as a means to fight for women's rights at Rivington Pike. Yet even before recorded history began shaping our worldviews, fire played a significant role. Engravings from "La nature et l'homme" by Rengade depict prehistoric stilt-house settlements ablaze during conflicts at the dawn of the Iron Age—an early testament to mankind's capacity for destruction. Artistic interpretations further highlight society's fascination with arson throughout time. Paintings like "The Destruction of York Minster" (1829) or "The Chain" (1870) capture both historical events and symbolic representations—reminders that fire possesses both creative and destructive powers.