Dismember Collection

"Dismember: A Haunting Glimpse into the Dark Side of Humanity" In plate 29 of The Disasters of War, 1810-14, pub

Dismember Collection: The Meeting of the British Association at Bath (engraving)

The Meeting of the British Association at Bath (engraving)
1041560 The Meeting of the British Association at Bath (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Meeting of the British Association at Bath)

Dismember Collection: HELL: SEVEN DEADLY SINS. The Angry are dismembered alive as infernal punishment

HELL: SEVEN DEADLY SINS. The Angry are dismembered alive as infernal punishment for one of the Seven Deadly Sins. French colored woodcut, 1496

Humanized animals illustrations: Dead cayman

Dismember Collection: VLAD III (1431-1477). Known as Vlad the Impaler

VLAD III (1431-1477). Known as Vlad the Impaler. Prince of Wallachia. Dining in the midst of impaled bodies. German woodcut, 1499

HELL: SEVEN DEADLY SINS. The Angry are dismembered alive as infernal punishment for one of the Seven Deadly Sins. French woodcut, 1496

Dismember Collection: STAG HUNTERS, 15th CENTURY. The way to skin and cut up a stag

STAG HUNTERS, 15th CENTURY. The way to skin and cut up a stag. After a miniature from the 15th century french manuscript Phoebus, and His Staff for Hunting Wild Animals

Dismember Collection: MOWING ACCIDENT, 1915. A twelve-year old boy driving the mowing machine which cut

MOWING ACCIDENT, 1915. A twelve-year old boy driving the mowing machine which cut off his hand on a farm in rural America. Photograph by Lewis Hine, August 1915

Dismember Collection: Bullet Ant (Paraponera clavata) adult, dismembering leaf katydid prey

Bullet Ant (Paraponera clavata) adult, dismembering leaf katydid prey, Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru

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"Dismember: A Haunting Glimpse into the Dark Side of Humanity" In plate 29 of The Disasters of War, 1810-14, pub. 1863 (etching), we witness a chilling scene where justice prevails and retribution is served - he deserved it. The dismemberment depicted here serves as a grim reminder that actions have consequences. However, if you think that was disturbing, brace yourself for plate 37 of The Disasters of War, 1810-14, pub. 1863 (etching). This depiction takes horror to another level; this is worse. It forces us to confront the depths humanity can sink to in times of conflict and chaos. Stepping away from war scenes but still within the realm of violence and gore, we encounter "The Battle of Lanka" between Rama and Ravana, King of the Rakshasas. Dismemberment becomes an instrument in ancient mythological battles where good triumphs over evil. Shifting gears towards artistry rather than brutality brings us to "The Golden Fleece, " a mesmerizing oil on canvas painting from 1904. Here we see beauty intertwined with mythology as Jason embarks on his quest for glory amidst perilous challenges. Moving further ahead in time but remaining within artistic realms leads us to "The Meeting of the British Association at Bath. " An engraving capturing an intellectual gathering where ideas are dissected instead of bodies - a stark contrast yet equally captivating. Venturing into surreal territories introduces humanized animal illustrations such as the dead cayman. These haunting depictions blur boundaries between life and death while evoking contemplation about our relationship with nature's creatures. Descending into infernal punishment reveals Hell's wrath upon sinners who succumb to anger - dismembered alive as their eternal torment unfolds before them. In this macabre portrayal from HELL: SEVEN DEADLY SINS, we are reminded of the consequences of unchecked rage.