Gory Collection

The Dragon Devouring the Companions of Cadmus, 1588. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
The Dragon Devouring the Companions of Cadmus, 1588

Satomi Jirotaro Yoshinari Inspecting a Head Carried by a Dog, 1867. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Satomi Jirotaro Yoshinari Inspecting a Head Carried by a Dog, 1867. Series: Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

Heads of Two Foxes Decapitated for Too Much Merrymaking, c1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Heads of Two Foxes Decapitated for Too Much Merrymaking, c1875. From The Postal News, no. 628

Narasimha Disemboweling Hiranyakashipu, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana, between c1760 and c1770. Creator: Unknown
Narasimha Disemboweling Hiranyakashipu, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord) (image 1 of 5), between c1760 and c1770

The Death of the Bride Mitsue, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Death of the Bride Mitsue, 1875. From The Postal News, no. 643

Two Women of Nojiri Who were Robbed, Tied to Trees, and Eaten by Wolves, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Two Women of Nojiri Who were Robbed, Tied to Trees, and Eaten by Wolves, 1875. From The Postal News, No. 623

Ota Yazaemon and His Son Fusajiro Sever and Exchange Fingers before the Son Departs for War, 1875. From The Postal News, no. 491

Narasimha Disemboweling Hiranyakashipu, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana, between c1760 and c1770. Creator: Unknown
Narasimha Disemboweling Hiranyakashipu, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord) (image 3 of 5), between c1760 and c1770

Lady Kayo, Consort of Prince Hanzoku of India, Holding a Severed Head, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Lady Kayo, Consort of Prince Hanzoku of India, Holding a Severed Head, 1865. Series: One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

Candies
Rafal R. Nebelski

"Bethlehem" in the Tatras
Maciej Durczak

Detail of the Conquistadors Cutting off the hands of Two Spies of Xicotencatl, 1698 (oil on panel)
IND113051 Detail of the Conquistadors Cutting off the hands of Two Spies of Xicotencatl, 1698 (oil on panel) by Gonzalez, Miguel (fl.1698); Museo de America, Madrid

General Swallow Feasting on a French Fricassee!!, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engraving)
2655363 General Swallow Feasting on a French Fricassee!!, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Narasimha, 4th avatar of Vishnu (w / c on paper)
908406 Narasimha, 4th avatar of Vishnu (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: the man lion); The Stapleton Collection

The Revolt of Cairo, c. 1810 (oil and ink on paper, laid down on canvas)
2970904 The Revolt of Cairo, c.1810 (oil and ink on paper, laid down on canvas) by Girodet de Roucy-Trioson, Anne Louis (1767-1824); 30.8x45.1 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Kali, Kangra (gouache heightened with gold on paper)
615472 Kali, Kangra (gouache heightened with gold on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 26.4x19.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: standing atop Siva and Parvati in an amorous embrace)

The Bullfight, c. 1825 (oil on canvas)
SCP36793 The Bullfight, c.1825 (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 38x46 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain

Study of Feet and Hands, c. 1818-19 (oil on canvas)
869957 Study of Feet and Hands, c.1818-19 (oil on canvas) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); 52x64 cm; Musee Fabre, Montpellier, France

DDE-90035073
Russia, Pskovskaya Oblast, Pushkinskie Gory, windmill at Mikhailovskoye, the Alexander Pushkin Preserve, estate of famous Russian poet Date: 03/04/2008

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Russia, Pskovskaya Oblast, Pushkinskie Gory, landscape at Mikhailovskoye, the Alexander Pushkin Preserve, estate of famous Russian poet, lake Date: 03/04/2008

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Russia, Pskovskaya Oblast, Pushkinskie Gory, landscape at Mikhailovskoye, the Alexander Pushkin Preserve, estate of famous Russian poet Date: 03/04/2008

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Russia, Pskovskaya Oblast, Pushkinskie Gory, landscape at Mikhailovskoye, the Alexander Pushkin Preserve, estate of famous Russian poet Date: 03/04/2008

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Russia, Pskovskaya Oblast, Pushkinskie Gory, landscape at Mikhailovskoye, the Alexander Pushkin Preserve, estate of famous Russian poet Date: 03/04/2008

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Russia, Pskovskaya Oblast, Pushkinskie Gory, landscape at Mikhailovskoye, the Alexander Pushkin Preserve, estate of famous Russian poet Date: 03/04/2008

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Russia, Pskovskaya Oblast, Pushkinskie Gory, lake at Mikhailovskoye, the Alexander Pushkin Preserve, estate of famous Russian poet Date: 03/04/2008

DDE-90035067
Russia, Pskovskaya Oblast, Pushkinskie Gory, lake at Mikhailovskoye, the Alexander Pushkin Preserve, estate of famous Russian poet Date: 03/04/2008

DDE-90035053
Russia, Moscow Oblast, Moscow, Sparrow Hills-area, elevated city view with the Russian Academy of Sciences, RAN, building, dusk Date: 05/01/2008

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Russia, Moscow Oblast, Moscow, Sparrow Hills-area, elevated city view with Luzhniki Stadium, late afternoon Date: 05/01/2008

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Russia, Moscow Oblast, Moscow, Sparrow Hills-area, Moscow State University, MGU Date: 05/01/2008

The Operation, 1753-54 (oil on canvas)
LSE3614289 The Operation, 1753-54 (oil on canvas) by Traversi, Gaspare (1732-69); Staatsgalerie, Stuttgart, Germany; Photo eLeonard de Selva; Italian, out of copyright

Detail from Krishna Cleaves the Demon Narakasura with his Discus, c
874239 Detail from Krishna Cleaves the Demon Narakasura with his Discus, c.1585-90 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (16th century); 30.1 x18.1 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

The Colonies Reduced; and Its Companion, 1768 (engraving)
1078595 The Colonies Reduced; and Its Companion, 1768 (engraving) by American School, (18th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Mindless Ballad (Stumpfsinnige Ballade), 1911. Creator: Moritz Jung
Mindless Ballad (Stumpfsinnige Ballade), 1911

Human sacrifice, Mexico, Pre-Colombian period, (19th century). Artist: Pierre Fritel
Human sacrifice, Mexico, Pre-Colombian period, (19th century). A priest holds up the still-beating heart of a victim in a 19th-century representation of practices carried out by the Aztecs before

Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) adults, feeding on Common Zebra (Equus quagga) foal, Mara River, Masai Mara, Kenya

Spare body parts. Computer artwork of human torsos for use as spare parts. They may have been grown for use, or obtained from dead bodies

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"Gory: A Haunting Journey Through Art and History" Step into the realm of darkness and witness the chilling tales depicted in these captivating artworks. From ancient myths to gruesome historical events, each piece unveils a different facet of human nature - one that is both fascinating and terrifying. In "The Dragon Devouring the Companions of Cadmus, " Hendrik Goltzius transports us to a mythical world where heroes face their demise at the jaws of a fearsome beast. The intensity captured on their faces sends shivers down our spines, reminding us of our mortality. "Man with Skull" by an unknown artist takes us on a macabre journey as we peer into the depths of mortality itself. This haunting image forces us to confront our own mortality, urging contemplation on life's fleeting nature. Amidst this darkness, there are unexpected surprises like "Candies. " These deceptively innocent treats offer a sweet escape from reality but also serve as reminders that even in moments of indulgence, there can be hidden dangers lurking beneath the surface. "Bethlehem" in the Tatras brings forth an eerie landscape where shadows dance amidst ancient ruins. It serves as a reminder that even places once filled with hope can become haunted by history's ghosts. In "Buonaparte: 48 hours after Landing. , " we witness Napoleon Bonaparte's triumphant return turned sour as chaos ensues around him. This vividly colored engraving captures not only his rise but also hints at his eventual downfall - proof that power often comes at great cost. "The Conquistadors Cutting off the hands of Two Spies of Xicotencatl" depicts a brutal moment in history when conquerors sought dominance through violence. This panel reminds us how far humanity has come while serving as a cautionary tale about unchecked power and its consequences. As we delve deeper into history, "General Swallow Feasting on a French Fricassee.