End Of The World Collection (page 6)

Cretaceous-Tertiary extinction event. Image 3 of 8. Artwork of an asteroid burning up in a fireball as it passes through the Earths atmosphere. A Quetzalcoatlus pterosaur is seen in the foreground

The Triumph of Death, c. 1562 (oil on panel) (upper right hand section detail of 457
XJL69070 The Triumph of Death, c.1562 (oil on panel) (upper right hand section detail of 457, see also 69068-71) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); Prado, Madrid, Spain; Flemish

The Vision of The Seven Candlesticks from the Apocalypse or The Revelations of St
XAM78000 The Vision of The Seven Candlesticks from the Apocalypse or The Revelations of St. John the Divine, pub. 1498 (woodcut) by DAOErer or Duerer

The Triumph of Death, c. 1562 (oil on panel) (detail)
XJL146294 The Triumph of Death, c.1562 (oil on panel) (detail) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); 117x162 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Flemish, out of copyright

The Triumph of Death, c. 1562 (oil on panel) (detail of 457)
XJL156438 The Triumph of Death, c.1562 (oil on panel) (detail of 457) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); 117x162 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: le triomphe de la mort; ); Flemish

PENNELL: NEW YORK CITY. The Statue of Liberty in ruins and New York City in flames; illustration for a Liberty Bonds poster titled That liberty shall not perish from the earth

End of the world, artwork F005 / 0442
End of the world, computer artwork

End of the world, artwork F005 / 0441
End of the world, computer artwork

End of the world, artwork F005 / 0443
End of the world, computer artwork

Time flux storm, artwork
Time flux storm. Artwork of a time flux storm (upper right) over a future, deserted New York, USA. The time flux has brought dinosaurs and flying reptiles (pterosaurs)

HD 131488 planetary collision, artwork C015 / 0785
HD 131488 planetary collision. Artwork of two large rocky bodies colliding in the inner planetary system of the HD 131488 star

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"Unveiling the Terrifying Beauty: A Glimpse into the End of the World" In a world where art imitates life, these haunting masterpieces transport us to a realm where darkness prevails and humanity teeters on the edge of oblivion. From Peter Bruegel's "Triumph of Death" to Gustave Dore's chilling illustration for The Bible, each stroke of paint or etched line reveals an apocalyptic vision that sends shivers down our spines. Bruegel's "Triumph of Death, " painted in 1562, depicts a desolate landscape overrun by skeletal figures and decaying corpses. It serves as a stark reminder that death is an inevitable fate awaiting all living beings. Similarly, Hans Holbein the Younger's "The End of Mankind" captures the essence of despair as mankind faces its ultimate demise. The Apocalypse Tapestry or Apocalypse of Angers, created between 1375-80, weaves together intricate scenes portraying destruction and chaos. These tapestries serve as harbingers of doom with their vivid depictions of fire raining from the sky and monstrous creatures emerging from dark corners. Among these nightmarish visions emerge The Four Horsemen - symbols synonymous with cataclysmic events. In Albrecht Durer's engraving from 1511, they gallop forth on their steeds; War brandishing his sword, Famine holding scales tipped towards starvation, Pestilence spreading disease like wildfire, and finally Death himself astride a pale horse followed closely by Hell. Gustave Dore adds another layer to this grim narrative with his illustration showcasing Death riding upon his pale mount in eerie harmony with biblical prophecy. As he passes through our mortal realm, Hell follows relentlessly at his heels – an ominous signifier that damnation awaits those left behind. Even amidst Bosch’s surreal masterpiece "The Garden Of Earthly Delights, " we find a panel dedicated to the horrors of Hell.