Inevitable Collection

Death comes for Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, woodcut by Georg Scharffenberg
3501399 Death comes for Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, woodcut by Georg Scharffenberg, from Der Todten Tanz or The Dance of Death pub

Quis evadet?, 1594. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Quis evadet?, 1594

A scene in a church, with the priests dead and the poor-box robbed, during the Spanish Civil War. On the wall, a hammer and sickle motif and the legend Viva Russia has been painted

The Triumph of Death, c. 1445-47 (fresco)
5642589 The Triumph of Death, c.1445-47 (fresco) by Italian School, (15th century); Palazzo Abatellis, Palermo, Sicily; Photo © Fine Art Images

The Noblewoman, from The Dance of Death, ca. 1526, published 1538. Creator: Hans Lützelburger
The Noblewoman, from The Dance of Death, ca. 1526, published 1538

The Peasant (or Ploughman), from The Dance of Death, ca. 1526, published 1538. Creator: Hans Lützelburger
The Peasant (or Ploughman), from The Dance of Death, ca. 1526, published 1538

The Count, from The Dance of Death, ca. 1526, published 1538. Creator: Hans Lützelburger
The Count, from The Dance of Death, ca. 1526, published 1538

The Countess, from The Dance of Death, ca. 1526, published 1538. Creator: Hans Lützelburger
The Countess, from The Dance of Death, ca. 1526, published 1538

The Doctor (or Physician), from The Dance of Death, ca. 1526, published 1538. Creator: Hans Lützelburger
The Doctor (or Physician), from The Dance of Death, ca. 1526, published 1538

The Roll of Fate, 1882 (oil on canvas)
740597 The Roll of Fate, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); 71.1x66 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Yachting on the Clyde (engraving)
1055311 Yachting on the Clyde (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yachting on the Clyde)

Military Manoeuvres at Aldershot, a Sham Fight (engraving)
1036395 Military Manoeuvres at Aldershot, a Sham Fight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military Manoeuvres at Aldershot, a Sham Fight)

The Danse Macabre (Dance of Death), from a late 15th Century manuscript owned by Anne of Brittany (litho)
6001173 The Danse Macabre (Dance of Death), from a late 15th Century manuscript owned by Anne of Brittany (litho) by French School

Bomb damaged building
ILP pamphlet cover illustration: War is not inevitable by Bob Edwards 1905-1990.Independent Labour Party - circa 1945. Date: circa 1945

Holiday Sketches at Margate and Ramsgate (engraving)
1107443 Holiday Sketches at Margate and Ramsgate (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holiday Sketches at Margate and Ramsgate)

Loose! (engraving)
1056307 Loose! (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loose! Illustration for The Graphic)

"Call Night"in the Temple (engraving)
1055573 " Call Night" in the Temple (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Call Night" in the Temple)

Nemesis (The Great Fortune), 1501-02 (engraving)
877242 Nemesis (The Great Fortune), 1501-02 (engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 33.2x22.9 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; German

Rich Man, from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Rich Man, from the Dance of Death, 1651

The Knight, from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
The Knight, from the Dance of Death, 1651

The Merchant, from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
The Merchant, from the Dance of Death, 1651

The Child, from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
The Child, from the Dance of Death, 1651

The Pedlar, from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
The Pedlar, from the Dance of Death, 1651

The Gamesters, from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
The Gamesters, from the Dance of Death, 1651

The Miser, from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
The Miser, from the Dance of Death, 1651

The Nun, from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
The Nun, from the Dance of Death, 1651

The Count from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
The Count from the Dance of Death, 1651

The Emperor, from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
The Emperor, from the Dance of Death, 1651

The Abbess, from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
The Abbess, from the Dance of Death, 1651

The Monk, from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
The Monk, from the Dance of Death, 1651

Abbot, from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Abbot, from the Dance of Death, 1651

Adam Ploughing from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Adam Ploughing from the Dance of Death, 1651

Paradise Lost, from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Paradise Lost, from the Dance of Death, 1651

Deaths coat of arms, from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Deaths coat of arms, from the Dance of Death, 1651

Old man, from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Old man, from the Dance of Death, 1651

Waggoner, from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Waggoner, from the Dance of Death, 1651

Doctor, from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Doctor, from the Dance of Death, 1651

Bride, from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Bride, from the Dance of Death, 1651

Bridal pair, from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Bridal pair, from the Dance of Death, 1651

Queen, from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Queen, from the Dance of Death, 1651

Duke, from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Duke, from the Dance of Death, 1651

Empress, from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Empress, from the Dance of Death, 1651

Preacher, from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Preacher, from the Dance of Death, 1651

Bishop, from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Bishop, from the Dance of Death, 1651

Cardinal, from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Cardinal, from the Dance of Death, 1651

Old woman, from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Old woman, from the Dance of Death, 1651

Lord and lady walking with figure of death hiding behind a tree, holding an hourg... ca
Lord and lady walking with figure of death hiding behind a tree, holding an hourglass, after Durer, ca. 1500-1534

Emaciated Horse and Rider, ca. 1625. Creator: Unknown
Emaciated Horse and Rider, ca. 1625

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"Inevitable: A Glimpse into the Dance of Fate" Amidst the chaos of the Spanish Civil War, a haunting scene unfolds within the walls of a desolate church. The lifeless bodies of priests lay strewn across the cold stone floor, their sacred duty cut short by an unknown force. As if to mock their faith, a hammer and sickle motif adorns the wall, accompanied by bold letters proclaiming "Viva Russia. " In this moment, it becomes clear that even in places meant for solace and sanctuary, no one is spared from the inevitable grip of political turmoil. Moving beyond war-torn Spain, we find ourselves immersed in sketches depicting another facet of society - this time at London's East End. Engraved scenes capture tense encounters between police officers and restless citizens. Here lies evidence that societal tensions simmer beneath seemingly calm surfaces; hints at an impending clash between authority and those yearning for change. Venturing further back in time through artistry's lens, we encounter death personified in vivid frescoes and engravings. From "The Triumph of Death" to "The Dance of Death, " these macabre depictions remind us that mortality is an ever-present companion on our journey through life. Regardless of social status or profession – be it noblewoman or peasant, count or countess – all are equal before death's relentless grasp. Intriguingly juxtaposed against these somber images are glimpses into leisurely pursuits such as yachting on Clyde or military maneuvers at Aldershot. These moments offer temporary respite from life's uncertainties but serve as reminders that even amidst pleasure-seeking endeavors, fate looms over us all like an unyielding roll call. As we delve deeper into history's tapestry woven with inevitability itself, Anne of Brittany’s manuscript reveals her fascination with danse macabre - a dance where skeletal figures lead the living towards their ultimate destiny.