Kidnap Collection

An engraving depicting a Press Gang 'recruiting' men for the Navy in London, 19th century
5311018 An engraving depicting a Press Gang 'recruiting' men for the Navy in London, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1895); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cent Mille Lieues Dans Les Airs
2904100 Cent Mille Lieues Dans Les Airs; (add.info.: Cent Mille Lieues Dans Les Airs (comte Henry de la Vaulx) [One Hundred Thousand Miles in the Air]

Philip of Macedon at Thebes (litho)
8660744 Philip of Macedon at Thebes (litho) by Bacon, Henry James Lynch (HL) (1875-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philip of Macedon at Thebes)

An orang utan (Pongo pygmaeus) kidnapping a young girl. A native takes aim with bow and arrow at the ape
5856483 An orang utan (Pongo pygmaeus) kidnapping a young girl. A native takes aim with bow and arrow at the ape.; (add.info.: An orang utan (Pongo pygmaeus) kidnapping a young girl

Ivan Shishman III delivers up his Sister to Sultan Murad I, 1366 (litho)
8661426 Ivan Shishman III delivers up his Sister to Sultan Murad I, 1366 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

The War in America: the Federal steamer Chesapeake, seized by Confederates..., 1864. Creator: Smyth
The War in America: the Federal steamer Chesapeake, seized by Confederates, landing crew and passengers off Musquash Harbour, Bay of Fundy, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. Charles C. Ward

Lord Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) receiving Tipu Sahib's Sons, c1792. Creators: Anon, Henry Singleton
Lord Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) receiving Tipu Sahib's Sons Abdul Khaliq Sultan (1782-1806) and Mu'izz-ud-din Sultan (1783-1818) as hostages at Seringapatam 26 February 1792

Shutendoji Surrounded by Women, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Shutendoji Surrounded by Women, 1865. Series: One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 8 (The Royal Children), 1920-1940. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 8 (The Royal Children), 1920-1940. Jujaka visits Vessantara in his cottage in the forest and asks for the children

Nessus and Dejanira in Four Poses, and the Dying Nessus, 1830s. Creator: Hippolyte Lalaisse
Nessus and Dejanira in Four Poses, and the Dying Nessus, 1830s

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Abducting horse, plate 10 of Proverbs, 1819-23, pub. 1864 (etching)
IND82110 Abducting horse, plate 10 of Proverbs, 1819-23, pub. 1864 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 25.3x35.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Mary Winchester, The Captive of the Lushais, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Portrait of Mary Winchester, The Captive of the Lushais, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

An attack on a coach, mid 17th century. From La Ilustracion Artistica, published 1887

Maurice Beniowski, hungarian adventurer, kidnapping the daughter of the governor on horseback (coloured engraving)
1729031 Maurice Beniowski, hungarian adventurer, kidnapping the daughter of the governor on horseback (coloured engraving) by Gerlier (b.1826); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Unveiling the Dark Tales: A Glimpse into History's Kidnappings" In this captivating 25th Anniversary card, we remember the Turkish atrocities in Bulgaria, a haunting reminder of human cruelty. Transporting us back to ancient times, an engraving depicts the chilling abduction of Amymone by a sea monster between 1496 and 1500. The struggle for survival against mythical creatures unfolds before our eyes. The battle of the Lapiths takes center stage as a centaur kidnaps a young woman. This clash between man and beast serves as an allegory for the eternal struggle between civilization and primal instincts. A masterpiece in oil on canvas portrays "The Abduction of Helen, " showcasing her tragic fate amidst the Trojan War. Her stolen beauty becomes both a catalyst and consequence of conflict. Garuda Abducting Queen Kakati transports us to ancient Indian mythology, where divine beings intertwine with mortal lives. This tale reminds us that even royalty is not immune to unexpected twists orchestrated by higher powers. Europa's encounter with Zeus disguised as a bull comes alive through mesmerizing strokes on panel. Symbolic of seduction and conquest, this mythological event forever etches itself into history's narrative tapestry. "The Abduction, " captured in delicate oil on paper brushstrokes around 1893, leaves viewers pondering its enigmatic story—a mysterious scene shrouded in ambiguity yet evoking curiosity about what lies beyond its frame. Once again, we revisit the infamous "Rape of Sabine Women" from 1581-83—depicting violence inflicted upon innocent souls caught amidst warring factions. It stands as a stark reminder that humanity has long grappled with power dynamics at great cost. Marvel at "The Rape of Polyxena, " sculpted meticulously from marble between 1860-65—an embodiment of tragedy frozen in time. Its intricate details convey anguish while raising questions about the limits of human compassion.