Extermination Collection

Engraving depicting the different methods of exterminating rats, 19th century
5308696 Engraving depicting the different methods of exterminating rats, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the different methods of exterminating rats)

Esther reading Haman's Decree of the Extermination of the Jews, 1630-1639

Rat killer in China. 1874 (engraving)
7259218 Rat killer in China. 1874 (engraving) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rat killer in China.Design by Emile Bayard 1873 ( Le Tour du Monde 1873)

The Rat Stinker, 1632 (Etching)
7393372 The Rat Stinker, 1632 (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 14 x 12, 5 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Alexander Ramsey, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Hon. Alexander Ramsey, between 1855 and 1865. [Politician, first Governor of Minnesota Territory. Involved in the persecution of Native Americans

Alexander Ramsey of Pennsylvania, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Alexander Ramsey of Pennsylvania, 1865-1880. Ramsey, Hon. Alexander of PA, Senator from Minnesota, Gov. of Minnesota 1860-1863, between 1865 and 1880

A Georgian rat-catcher showing some captured rats in a cage. 1831 (engraving)
7234815 A Georgian rat-catcher showing some captured rats in a cage. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

17th century Dutch itinerant rat-catcher with tray and rat trap. 1803 (engraving)
7233058 17th century Dutch itinerant rat-catcher with tray and rat trap. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two Terriers Ratting, c. 1805-51 (oil on panel)
7240754 Two Terriers Ratting, c.1805-51 (oil on panel) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851) (follower of); 17x24 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Two Terriers trying to get at a Rat in a Trap, c. 1805-51 (oil on panel)
7240764 Two Terriers trying to get at a Rat in a Trap, c.1805-51 (oil on panel) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851) (follower of); 17x24 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Two Terriers Badger Baiting, c. 1805-51 (oil on panel)
7240759 Two Terriers Badger Baiting, c.1805-51 (oil on panel) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851) (follower of); 17x24 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Advertisement for Keatings insecticide powder (colour litho)
7172833 Advertisement for Keatings insecticide powder (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Keatings insecticide powder)

The Apostate Jack Robinson, the Political Rat-Catcher, satire on corruption in the British general election campaign of
7148319 The Apostate Jack Robinson, the Political Rat-Catcher, satire on corruption in the British general election campaign of 1784 (engraving) by Rowlandson

The Extermination of the Bison (engraving)
1614974 The Extermination of the Bison (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Extermination of the Bison)

Governor Daveys Proclamation to the Tasmanian Blacks (b / w photo)
2813664 Governor Daveys Proclamation to the Tasmanian Blacks (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Final Stage in the Extermination of the Buffalo, Red Indians selling Bones
1043020 The Final Stage in the Extermination of the Buffalo, Red Indians selling Bones and Skulls at a Station on an American Pairie (litho) by Maud, William T

Extermination des Madianites (engraving)
3625806 Extermination des Madianites (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Extermination des Madianites)

Barbarism Illustrated--The South American Manner. --Extermination of the Crevaux Mission (engraving)
655134 Barbarism Illustrated--The South American Manner.--Extermination of the Crevaux Mission (engraving) by English School

Holy Wars
Christophe Kiciak

The late General Jackson, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The late General Jackson, 1845. Portrait of American soldier and US president Andrew Jackson. In 1812 he was ordered to take the field against the Indians in the South

Seeking to arrest the dread disease: ridding the infected district of creatures likely to carry plague-microbes. Illustrative diagram in The Illustrated London News showing how a major cull of rats

Araucano, Native of Chili, 1848. Mapuche Indian from southern Chile, A specimen of the Andean family. An engraving from the Natural History of Man, by James Cowles Prichard

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"Unveiling the Dark Tapestry: A Glimpse into the Depths of Extermination" Step back in time and witness the chilling echoes of humanity's darkest moments. From ancient engravings to haunting oil paintings, these historical depictions shed light on the harrowing concept of extermination. In 1511, "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" engraving foretold a cataclysmic end, where death and destruction reigned supreme. Centuries later, in 1632, "The Rat Stinker" etching revealed a battle against vermin that symbolized man's struggle for survival. Journeying further into history, scenes from the Tomb of Iti and Neferu mural depicted cattle breeding intertwined with sacrifice—a reminder that life could be extinguished for divine appeasement. Meanwhile, an engraving from 1567 captured the Massacre of Catholics during France's Wars of Religion—an unsettling testament to religious strife. "The Slaughter of the Innocents, " an oil painting from the 16th century, portrayed innocent lives lost amidst chaos—a poignant reflection on collateral damage throughout history. Similarly heartbreaking was an engraving depicting the Massacre of Jews in York during 1190—a stark reminder that hatred knows no bounds. Moving closer to modern times, a black-and-white photograph froze time at Oradour-sur-Glane Massacre in June 1944—its silent screams echoing through generations as witnesses were confronted by unimaginable horror. In contrast, "The Burial of MacDonalds of Glencoe" painted in 1892 mourned lives lost due to betrayal and political machinations. One cannot ignore how assassination became synonymous with extermination—the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre saw Gaspard II de Coligny meet his tragic end while Abdul-Hamid II faced scrutiny under Le Rire magazine's piercing gaze. Yet among these dark tales, a glimmer of hope emerges. "Nothing too much.