Brimstone Collection

A selection of common British Moths Date: circa 1920s

Brimstone air-to-ground missile on a triple launcher

Old Way to Nikia Village and Stefanos Volcano Crater, Nisyros Island, Dodecanese, Greece

Stefanos Volcano Crater, elevated view, Nisyros Island, Dodecanese, Greece

Sulphur at the Stefanos Volcano Crater, detailed view, Nisyros Island, Dodecanese, Greece

Volcanic Landscape near Stefanos Volcano Crater, Nisyros Island, Dodecanese, Greece

View towards the Stefanos Volcano Crater, Nisyros Island, Dodecanese, Greece

Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni), flying over thistle (Carduus acanthoides), highspeed nature photo
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Orakei Korako geotermal area, New Zealand

Hot spring in volcanic valley, New Zealand

Champagne Pool, hot thermal spring, Rotorua, New Zealand

Brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) resting among foliage, Meeth Quarry, Devon, UK. June

Brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) on Devil s-bit Scabious (Succisa pratensis). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Brimstone moth (Opisthograptis luteolata) Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland, June

Common brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) flying towards Purple betony (Betonica officinalis) flowers, Upper Bavaria, Germany. July

Brimstone butterflies on Primroses by David Parry

Divine judgment by God was passed upon Sodom and Gomorrah and two neighbouring cities
5617300 Divine judgment by God was passed upon Sodom and Gomorrah and two neighbouring cities, which were completely consumed by fire and brimstone, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer

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St Kitts and Nevis, Brimstone Hill, Brimstone Hill Fort with mountain and sea in the background against cloudy sky, UNESCO World Heritage Site, originally used by brittish military engineers

Gunpowder invented, 1320 AD (engraving)
2788229 Gunpowder invented, 1320 AD (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gunpowder invented, 1320 AD)

Different types of butterflies, illustration from the book Butterflies
2607862 Different types of butterflies, illustration from the book Butterflies, Moths and Other Insects and Creatures of the Countryside, published 1927 (b/w photo) by Furneaux

PD. 912-1973 Still life of flowers including a parrot tulip, larkspur, sweet william
FIT82795 PD.912-1973 Still life of flowers including a parrot tulip, larkspur, sweet william, gentian and cyclamen, 1769 (w/c and gouache) by Robins

"Hells Mouth"from The Pilgrims Progress From This World
5615804 " Hells Mouth" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) Illustration by Byam Shaw (1872-1919)

Brimstone, clouded yellow, brown hairstreak
Common brimstone, Gonepteryx rhamni 1, clouded yellow, Colias croceus 2 brown hairstreak, Thecla betulae 3, Meleagers blue, Polyommatus daphnis 4, and black hairstreak, Satyrium pruni 5

Common brimstone, Gonepteryx rhamni
Common brimstone butterfly, Gonepteryx rhamni, caterpillar and pupa (Buckthorn butterfly, Papilio rhamni). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Lofty bath white, brimstone and bath white
Lofty bath white, Pontia callidice, brimstone, Gonepteryx rhamni, and bath white, Pontia daplidice. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet brothers after an illustration by Alexis Nicolas Noel

Geometer moths. Brimstone moth, Opisthograptis luteolata 1, pale brindled beauty, Phigalia pilosaria 2, Jodis putata 3, large emerald, Geometra papilionaria 4

Machine Electrique a Globe de Soufre ou de Verre (engraving)
2793110 Machine Electrique a Globe de Soufre ou de Verre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Machine Electrique a Globe de Soufre ou de Verre)

Curtis British Entomology Plate 245
Diptera: Sepsis annulipes = Themira annulipes (Ring-footed Fly) [Plant: Trifolium ochroleucon (Brimstone Trefoil)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 173
Lepidoptera: Gonepteryx rhamni var. (Brimstone) [Plant: Melica unifora (Wood Melic-grass)] Date: 1824-39

Brimstone, Orange-tip, and White Butterflies (coloured engraving)
3630748 Brimstone, Orange-tip, and White Butterflies (coloured engraving) by Specht, Friedrich (1839-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brimstone, Orange-tip, and White Butterflies)

The Beast is Thrown into the Lake of Sulphur, from The Apocalypse of Angers
XIR158870 The Beast is Thrown into the Lake of Sulphur, from The Apocalypse of Angers, 1373-87 (tapestry) by Bataille, Nicolas (fl)

South American Ixia, c. 1766 (hand-coloured engraving)
618112 South American Ixia, c.1766 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, published 1776)

Consolation through Confidence (engraving)
1217306 Consolation through Confidence (engraving) by Master E. S. (c.1420-c.1468); 9.1x6.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; German, out of copyright

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Jimmy Hoffman

South American Ixia, pub. 1776. Creator: Pierre Joseph Buchoz (1731-1807)
South American Ixia, from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, pub. 1776 (hand coloured engraving). Cornlily; it is in fact native to South Africa. The Butterfly is possibly a brimstone

Brimstone butterfly (Goneopteryx rhamni) male roosting on Cowslip (Primula veris) Bedfordshire, England, UK, April

HELL: SEVEN DEADLY SINS. The lustful are smothered in fire and brimstone as infernal punishment for one of the Seven Deadly Sins

Brimstone Morning at Dotheboys Hall. Mrs Squeers administering a compulsory dose of brimstone and treacle to the starving pupils of Dotheboys Hall

Brimstone and Treacle -- probably a reference to a Victorian aperient medicine. 19th century

Brimstone Butterfly - Pupa - UK
DAC-770 Brimstone Butterfly - Pupa UK Gonepteryx rhamni David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Brimstone Butterflies Date: 1868

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Brimstone moth resting on Sedum flowers, Norfolk UK Date:

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Brimstone moth resting on Sedum flowers, Norfolk UK Date:

HELL: SEVEN DEADLY SINS The lustful are smothered in fire and brimstone as infernal punishment for one of the Seven Deadly Sins. French colored woodcut, 1496

Orange migrant -Catopsilia scylla-, found in South America

Common Brimstone -Gonepteryx rhamni- on flower of purple coneflower -Echinacea purpurea-

Brimstone -Gonepteryx rhamni-, male, with reflection, Tangstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Brimstone -Gonepteryx rhamni- sucking nectar, Lower Saxony, Germany

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"Brimstone: A Kaleidoscope of Nature's Beauty and Historical Significance" From the enchanting dance butterflies amidst vibrant flowers to the mysterious allure moths, these winged wonders captivate both nature enthusiasts and curious minds alike. Found in various regions across Britain, these common British Moths and butterflies hold a special place in our ecosystem. Imagine witnessing the mesmerizing sight of a Common brimstone butterfly gracefully fluttering towards Purple betony flowers in Upper Bavaria, Germany. The delicate harmony between this magnificent creature and its surroundings is truly awe-inspiring. Equally captivating is spotting a Brimstone butterfly resting peacefully among lush foliage at Meeth Quarry in Devon, UK - an oasis for these gentle creatures. Butterflies are not the only association with "brimstone" throughout history. From ancient tales to artistic depictions, this word has woven itself into diverse narratives. It evokes imagery from religious paintings like "The beheading of Saint Catherine, " where brimstone symbolizes divine judgment upon sinners. Similarly, an 18th-century engraving portrays God's wrath upon Sodom and Gomorrah through fire and brimstone - a testament to humanity's fascination with punishment. Beyond mythology lies another facet of "brimstone" - its connection to warfare technology. The mention of the Brimstone air-to-ground missile on a triple launcher reminds us how language can bridge seemingly unrelated worlds together. This lethal weapon represents mankind's relentless pursuit for power and dominance. Contrasting with destruction is creation; gunpowder invention marked a turning point in human history as it revolutionized warfare tactics forevermore. An engraving depicting this milestone serves as a reminder that even within darkness emerges innovation that shapes civilizations. Returning to nature's realm, illustrations from books like "Butterflies" showcase different types of butterflies including those adorned with shades reminiscent of brimstone.