Kidnap Collection (page 5)

John and Alexander Ruthven, attempting to kidnap or kill James VI of Scotland, are seen here fighting for their lives against the Kings attendants after being caught in the act. They were killed

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Daniel Boone rescues his daughter from Native American captors. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hannah Duston captured in an Indian raid
Hannah Duston kidnapped by Indians, bas-relief on a memorial in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Digital photograph

The Chesapeake affair, 1807
Naval officers of the US frigate " Chesapeake" surrender to the British frigate " Leopard, " 1807. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Terror by Edgar Wallace
Promotional postcard for The Terror by Edgar Wallace. First produced Winter Garden, New Brighton, 21st February, and Lyceum, 11th May 1927

Mid Pleasures and Palaces by C Watson Mill
Image from a promotional letterhead for Mid Pleasures and Palaces by C. Watson Mill. First produced at the Grand Theatre, Mansfield, 23rd September 1912

An orang utan (Pongo pygmaeus) kidnapping a young girl.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Ebenezer Siblys Universal System of Natural History, 1794

Hawthorn flower fairy and children, Crataegus laevigata.. Handcolored steel engraving by C. Geoffrois after an illustration by Jean Ignace Isidore Grandville from Les Fleurs Animees, Flower Fairies

Oliver claimed by his affectionate friends, from The Adventures of Oliver Twist
XJF393871 Oliver claimed by his affectionate friends, from The Adventures of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1812-70) 1838 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; English

Illustration after J. Tenniel for the poem The Nurses Story, The Hand of Glory
KW366257 Illustration after J. Tenniel for the poem The Nurses Story, The Hand of Glory, from The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and Marvels, by Thomas Ingoldsby

A True Account of the most Extraordinary Outrage on Mr Gee, 1834 (letterpress)
XJF701451 A True Account of the most Extraordinary Outrage on Mr Gee, 1834 (letterpress) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Thomas by his brothers kidnap, Cornelis Boel, Otto van Veen, 1610

Map of Europe of Frederick de Wit (Amsterdam, 17th c.). Engraving

IMPRESSMENT OF SEAMEN. An American seaman being forcibly impressed by an English press gang prior to the War of 1812. Wood engraving, American, 1877

A charm against Fairies by M. Reed
A rather alarming illustration (at least to any new parents) depicting a baby being spirited away by fairies who leave a wizened changeling of their race in its place while its mother sleeps

Samuel Bland Arnold was implicated in the plot to kidnap President Abraham Lincoln in 1865. The group also included John Wilkes Booth, David Herold, Lewis Powell, Michael O Laughlen and John Surratt

Battle between police and kidnappers
Two foreigners, Jules Paty Louis and Regis Pral were kidnapped in Artizo. The kidnapping of Regis Pral, the son of a very rich industrialist from Valence

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Impressment of an American sailor by a British naval officer, early 1800s. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th century illustration

The Kidnapping of June Robles
The happy ending of a shocking United States kidnapping case: six-year-old June Robles (second from right), of Tucson, Arizona

Lindbergh kidnapping 1932
Aerial view of the Lindbergh Estate at Hopewell, New Jersey showing the line of cars and visitors curious about the kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh Jr. that happened on the 1st May

Mars, Soldiers Pillage
Mars, the God of war passes over as soldiers steal cattle burn homes and attempt to kidnap woman. Her husband defends her and children with spade

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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.