Cowardice Collection

George Earl Linlithgow
GEORGE LIVINGSTON. earl of LINLITHGOW - Scottish soldier and statesman, suspected of either cowardice or duplicity when opposing Covenanters. with his autograph

Cavalry General ignoring an order to support the infantry in battle. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a
FLO4718126 Cavalry General ignoring an order to support the infantry in battle. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

I sette vizi capitale (The seven main sins). Creator: Fabbi, Fabio (1861-1946)
I sette vizi capitale (The seven main sins). Found in the Collection of the Museo Ottocento Bologna.

No Sir, I've Never Been afraid of a sans culotte, c. 1902 (colour litho)
6031071 No Sir, I've Never Been afraid of a sans culotte, c.1902 (colour litho) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Non Monsieur)

Eve, apocalyptic scene 1930, (oil on panel)
7294026 Eve, apocalyptic scene 1930, (oil on panel) by Bonichi, Scipione Gino (1904-33); Palazzo Ricci, Museo Arte Italiana del Novecento, Macerata, Italy; (add.info.: Eve, apocalyptic scene, 1930)

Thunderstorm, 1896 (oil on canvas)
7380025 Thunderstorm, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Chelmonski, Joseph (1850-1914); 107 x 163 cm; National Museum, Krakow, Poland; (add.info.: by Jozef Chełmonski (1850-1914))

Gertrude, Hamlet and the Ghost of the Father, 1793 (painting)
7294370 Gertrude, Hamlet and the Ghost of the Father, 1793 (painting) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825) (after); Fondazione Magnani-Rocca, Parma, Italy; (add.info.: Gertrude)

The Ash Lad and the Troll, 1900 (oil on canvas)
7387163 The Ash Lad and the Troll, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 68 x 45 cm; Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo, Norway; (add.info.: by Theodor Kittelsen (1857-1914))

Resurrection of Christ, 1500-05, (panel)
7129141 Resurrection of Christ, 1500-05, (panel) by Garbo, Raffaellino del (c.1466-1524); Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Resurrection of Christ, 1500-05)

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The denial of St Peter, 1610-1615 circa, (oil on canvas)
7128817 The denial of St Peter, 1610-1615 circa, (oil on canvas) by Galli, Giovanni Antonio (Lo Spadarino) (1585-1651/3); 98x135 cm; Pinacoteca Nazionale, Bologna

San Siro wins the Basilisk, Sketch for the Church of San Siro in Genoa, c. 1683 (oil on canvas)
7352699 San Siro wins the Basilisk, Sketch for the Church of San Siro in Genoa, c.1683 (oil on canvas) by Carlone, Giovanni Battista (1592-1677); 60x107 cm; Musei di Strada Nuova, Genoa, Liguria

The fire in the borgo, c. 1501-1520 (fresco)
7146030 The fire in the borgo, c.1501-1520 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Sala delle Muse, Vatican Museums, Vatican City; (add.info.: The fire in the borgo)

The Beggars Brawl, c. 1625-30 (oil on canvas)
7350908 The Beggars Brawl, c.1625-30 (oil on canvas) by Tour, Georges de la (1593-1652); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: by Georges de la Tour (1593-1652))

Fantascienza, 1948 (illustration)
7272510 Fantascienza, 1948 (illustration) by Bergey, Earle (1901-1952); (add.info.: FANTASCIENZA Cover of the periodical American'Starling Stories'per the storie "Tetrahedra of)

Colour illustration by Federico Ribas Montenegro (print)
7315189 Colour illustration by Federico Ribas Montenegro (print) by Montenegro, Federico Ribas (1890-1952); Private Collection; Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2023

Saint Corbinian. Cathedral. Former abbey church (Abbaye Saint-Vst). Interior. South transept. Wall painting
6269965 Saint Corbinian. Cathedral. Former abbey church (Abbaye Saint-Vst). Interior. South transept. Wall painting. by Desvallieres

Macbeth and Banquo meet the three witches, 20th century (engraving)
7315132 Macbeth and Banquo meet the three witches, 20th century (engraving) by Aarts, Johann Joseph (1871-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Macbeth and Banquo meet the three witches)

A dog scares off other animals with his mask. " The Mask", 1936 (illustration)
7309649 A dog scares off other animals with his mask." The Mask", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

The arrival of the fox causes panic among hedgehogs, ducks, and rabbits. " The hedgehog", 1936 (illustration)
7309646 The arrival of the fox causes panic among hedgehogs, ducks, and rabbits." The hedgehog", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

Richard III, 1787 (oil on canvas)
7305702 Richard III, 1787 (oil on canvas) by Abildgaard, Nicolai Abraham (1743-1809); 38x28 cm; Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo, Norway; (add.info)

Young woman is in prison for the first time, together with many other imprisoned woman, 1880
7279738 Young woman is in prison for the first time, together with many other imprisoned woman, 1880 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Carriage horses shy away from a toy dragon, 1886, History, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century painting
7279713 Carriage horses shy away from a toy dragon, 1886, History, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century painting by Unknown Artist

The chimney sweep is in the house, one of the children is afraid of the bogeyman, 1887, Germany
7279040 The chimney sweep is in the house, one of the children is afraid of the bogeyman, 1887, Germany by Unknown Artist

The actors Ichikawa Danjuro V as a skeleton, spirit of the renegade monk Seigen (left)
5859821 The actors Ichikawa Danjuro V as a skeleton, spirit of the renegade monk Seigen (left), and Iwai Hanshiro IV as Princess Sakura (right), in the play Vestiges of Pine and Cherry

The sermon of a missionary, 1819 (engraving)
904706 The sermon of a missionary, 1819 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France

The Sons of Sceva, 1702 (painting)
7074960 The Sons of Sceva, 1702 (painting) by Elias, Mathieu (Elye) (1658-1741); Notre Dame, Paris, France; (add.info.: The sons of Sceva de Mathieu Elias, 1702)

A family of botanists attacked by a charging bull in a field. 1831 (engraving)
7234784 A family of botanists attacked by a charging bull in a field. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: One-legged admiral)

The circus, people thrown to the lions in a Roman arena (colour litho)
7150458 The circus, people thrown to the lions in a Roman arena (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The circus)

The victorious offensive of the Russians, the Austrians pursued by cavalry in the region of Czernowitz (colour litho)
2777558 The victorious offensive of the Russians, the Austrians pursued by cavalry in the region of Czernowitz (colour litho) by Beltrame

A historic burning convent in Podolia (European Russia), five Catholic nuns perished in the flames (colour litho)
2815586 A historic burning convent in Podolia (European Russia), five Catholic nuns perished in the flames (colour litho) by Beltrame

The wolf and the porcupine by Roger L Estrange. 1811 (etching)
7235852 The wolf and the porcupine by Roger L Estrange. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A wolf tries to trick a porcupine to remove its quills. Wolf and porcupine)

Terror in Russia, an attack in a third-class wagon near Moscow (colour litho)
2814917 Terror in Russia, an attack in a third-class wagon near Moscow (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terror in Russia)

Fatal clash, for a false maneuver, between dragons and French cuirassiers in the Valbonne camp
2814799 Fatal clash, for a false maneuver, between dragons and French cuirassiers in the Valbonne camp, near Lyon (colour litho) by Beltrame

Anti-Italian violence in Benghazi, officers of an Italian steamer attacked in Tripolitania... (colour litho)
2815218 Anti-Italian violence in Benghazi, officers of an Italian steamer attacked in Tripolitania... (colour litho) by Beltrame

A luminous bullet (colour litho)
2783670 A luminous bullet (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A bright bullet)

Sentry at a powder keg, in Mantua, which kills the soldier sent to replace him by mistaking him for an aggressor
2815308 Sentry at a powder keg, in Mantua, which kills the soldier sent to replace him by mistaking him for an aggressor (colour litho) by Beltrame

While awaiting liberal reforms in Russia, the Cossacks disperse and persecute the dreamers of freedom in Petersburg
2814738 While awaiting liberal reforms in Russia, the Cossacks disperse and persecute the dreamers of freedom in Petersburg (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

The new Allied weapons, an English terrestrial dreadnought on German positions (colour litho)
2777587 The new Allied weapons, an English terrestrial dreadnought on German positions (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new Allied weapons)

A Glimpse into Hell, or Fear, 1888-98 (oil on canvas)
5861350 A Glimpse into Hell, or Fear, 1888-98 (oil on canvas) by Vedder, Elihu (1836-1923); 40--52.4 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Elihu Vedder (1836-1923))

Medieval persecution of lepers (engraving)
7173375 Medieval persecution of lepers (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval persecution of lepers)

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"Cowardice: A Spectrum of Human Emotions Unveiled in Art" From the vibrant lithograph depicting a fearless sans culotte to the haunting apocalyptic scene, art has long been a mirror reflecting the complexities of human nature. Cowardice, an emotion that often lurks within us all, finds its place among these diverse masterpieces. In "No Sir, I've Never Been Afraid of a Sans Culotte, " created in 1902, we witness an individual standing tall against adversity. This bold defiance challenges our perception and reminds us that courage can manifest itself in unexpected ways. Contrasting this defiant spirit is "Eve, " an oil painting from 1930 portraying an apocalyptic scene. Here, fear grips Eve as she confronts the consequences of her actions. The vulnerability captured on her face serves as a reminder that even the bravest souls can succumb to cowardice when confronted with their own mistakes. Nature's fury takes center stage in "Thunderstorm" painted in 1896. As lightning splits the sky and rain pours down relentlessly, one might question whether seeking shelter is an act or self-preservation. This piece invites contemplation on how fear shapes our decisions. The theme continues with "Rape of the Sabine Women" depicted twice - once in 1581-83 and again later on canvas. These scenes portray both bravery and cowardice intertwined within acts of violence and conflict – a stark reminder that humanity's darkest moments are often born out of fear rather than strength. Shakespearean tragedy unfolds in "Gertrude, Hamlet and the Ghost of the Father. " Gertrude's expression reveals inner turmoil as she grapples with her complicity while caught between loyalty to her son and fear for her own safety—a poignant portrayal showcasing how they are infiltrate familial bonds. "The Ash Lad and the Troll" transports us into Norwegian folklore, where a young hero confronts a fearsome creature.