Earthquake Collection (page 8)

Earthquake damage, Bussana Vecchia, Sanremo, Italy 1887
19th century vintage photograph: Earthquake damage, Bussana Vecchia, Sanremo, Italy 1887

The Earthquake at Constantinople (engraving)
1602091 The Earthquake at Constantinople (engraving) by Robertson, James (1813-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earthquake at Constantinople)

The Island of Ischia (engraving)
1590281 The Island of Ischia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Island of Ischia. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 March 1881)

Historical views of Spain. Bullfighter about to kill a bull with dagger and lance in a bullring with female picador 76, burning heretics at the stake in an Auto da Fe 77

The Earthquake in Ischia (engraving)
1107128 The Earthquake in Ischia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earthquake in Ischia)

Ms 422 The Opening of the Sixth Seal, from an Apocalypse (vellum)
XCM240232 Ms 422 The Opening of the Sixth Seal, from an Apocalypse (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Cambrai, France; French, out of copyright

Ms R. 16. 2 fol. 7a The Sixth Seal, from the Trinity Apocalypse, c. 1250 (vellum)
BAL40916 Ms R.16.2 fol.7a The Sixth Seal, from the Trinity Apocalypse, c.1250 (vellum) by English School, (13th century); Trinity College, Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: St)

Three times the terrain trembled under my feet engraving after M
XEE4408661 Three times the terrain trembled under my feet engraving after M. de Sainsons drawing for the Book of Daniel Defoe (De foe) " Robinson Crusoe" French edition of 1837

The catastrophe of Sicily and Calabria
LLM462118 The catastrophe of Sicily and Calabria by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The catastrophe of Sicily and Calabria)

Arabian Astrologers, copy of an illustration from In Somnium Sciopinis
STC202532 Arabian Astrologers, copy of an illustration from In Somnium Sciopinis by Macrobius, Venice 1513, used in a History of Magic, published late 19th century (woodcut) by Italian School

Marcus Curtius leaping into the gulf, c. 1730 (oil on canvas)
3081888 Marcus Curtius leaping into the gulf, c.1730 (oil on canvas) by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765); 73.7x98.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

The Great Wave off Kanagawa from from the series 36 Views of Mt
3057164 The Great Wave off Kanagawa from from the series 36 Views of Mt. Fuji ; 1831 (hand-coloured woodblock print) by Hokusai

Earthquake at Charleston (engraving)
1624650 Earthquake at Charleston (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Earthquake at Charleston)

The Earthquake in Japan, Otsu, Lake Biwa (engraving)
1592166 The Earthquake in Japan, Otsu, Lake Biwa (engraving) by East, Alfred (1849-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earthquake in Japan, Otsu, Lake Biwa)

Jesuits Church, Arequipa, Peru, after the earthquake of 1868 (engraving)
967924 Jesuits Church, Arequipa, Peru, after the earthquake of 1868 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesuits Church, Arequipa, Peru)

Arica, in Peru, visited by the Earthquake (engraving)
1611349 Arica, in Peru, visited by the Earthquake (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arica, in Peru, visited by the Earthquake)

The Great Wave off Kanagawa from from the series 36 Views of Mt
STC255198 The Great Wave off Kanagawa from from the series 36 Views of Mt. Fuji, 1831 (hand-coloured woodblock print) by Hokusai

A Night Ascent of Etna (engraving)
1619145 A Night Ascent of Etna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Night Ascent of Etna. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 July 1858)

Earthquake at Lisbon in 1755 (engraving)
655070 Earthquake at Lisbon in 1755 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Earthquake at Lisbon in 1755)

Earthquake in Tokyo in 1650 - engraving, 1669
LSE4093247 Earthquake in Tokyo in 1650 - engraving, 1669 by Unknown Artist, (17th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Earthquake in Tokyo in 1650 - engraving)

Ruins of Balbec (engraving)
816205 Ruins of Balbec (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of Balbec. Baalbek is a town in the Beqaa Valley of Lebanon)

A Travers L Australie (engraving)
2783191 A Travers L Australie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Travers L Australie)

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"Unleashing Nature's Fury: Devastating Earthquakes Throughout History" The Imperial Hotel in Tokyo stands as a testament to the resilience of a city that has endured multiple earthquakes. A serene view of Lincoln Cathedral from the North West, frozen in time before it experienced the destructive force of an earthquake. Calitri, a picturesque town in Italy's Avellino province, bears scars from past earthquakes but remains steadfast in its beauty amidst Europe's seismic activity. Once standing tall and proud, the Colossus Of Rhodes fell victim to an ancient earthquake, leaving only fragments behind as a reminder of its former grandeur. After the earthquake struck with devastating force, communities rallied together to rebuild and restore hope amidst the ruins left behind. The haunting image captures the heart-wrenching aftermath of Armenia's 1989 earthquake - a stark reminder of nature's indiscriminate power. Seminara Sanctuary Madonna dei Poveri still holds on tightly to faith despite enduring tremors that have tested both structures and spirits alike. An aerial view reveals the ominous San Andreas fault snaking through California - a constant reminder that seismic activity lies just beneath our feet. Lisbon stood proudly before being ravaged by one of history's most catastrophic earthquakes; its pre-quake charm forever etched into memory and artistry. Jamaica remembers when Mother Nature shook their island paradise with an unforgiving earthquake - yet they emerged stronger than ever before. This engraving depicts Quito moments prior to a devastating earthquake, capturing both its architectural splendor and impending tragedy within one frame. Messina Cathedral in Sicily once stood as an architectural marvel until it crumbled under the relentless force unleashed by an unforgiving quake. In these images lie stories untold – tales of destruction and resilience woven together by mankind’s unwavering spirit to rebuild and rise above the ruins.