Merciless Collection

St. George patron saint of England
Our Ancient Word of Courage, Fair St. George - The Patron Saint of England. Pictured here by Georges Scott (1873-1943) expertly slaying the dragon, despite looking quite like a girl. Date: 1928

Durbar Square, Bhaktapur, Kathmandu valley, Nepal. Guardian lions on the steps of a temple. Foggy winter morning November 2005

Edward the Confessor Stripping his Mother of Her Effects, c. 1763 (oil on canvas)
HEH416422 Edward the Confessor Stripping his Mother of Her Effects, c.1763 (oil on canvas) by Mortimer, John Hamilton (1741-79); 61.6x50.2 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Mounted knights killing peasants (litho)
1092336 Mounted knights killing peasants (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mounted knights killing peasants)

Duke Frederick Banishing Rosalind from his Court, (oil on panel)
828441 Duke Frederick Banishing Rosalind from his Court, (oil on panel) by Pickersgill, Frederick Richard (1820-1900); 92x71.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

"Faithful struck down by Moses"from The Pilgrim
5615806 " Faithful struck down by Moses" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) Illustration by Byam Shaw (1872-1919)

EDITORIAL La Belle Dame Sans Merci. A Beautiful, Merciless Woman. Robe du Soir, de Worth. Evening dress by Worth. Art-deco fashion illustration by French artist George Barbier, 1882-1932

Seascape, Co Waterford, Ireland

Tippoo Tib (1837-1905)
Photograph of Tippoo Tib, then Chief of the Manyema, c.1887. His real name was Hamid ibn Mohammed and he was an African-Arab adventurer and warrior, who controlled a large section of Central Africa

Parable of the ruthless creditor (pen & bistre on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR266954 Parable of the ruthless creditor (pen & bistre on paper) (b/w photo) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 15x24.3 cm; Louvre (Cabinet de dessins), Paris

The Burning of Archbishop Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) at Oxford in the Bloody Reign of Queen Mary
XJF173671 The Burning of Archbishop Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) at Oxford in the Bloody Reign of Queen Mary (1516-58), engraved by Thomas Sparrow (1765-84) (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

The Severe Steward, or Unfortunate Tenant (oil on canvas)
XYC158037 The Severe Steward, or Unfortunate Tenant (oil on canvas) by Bigg, William Redmore (1755-1828); 102.2x127.3 cm; Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

The Expulsion from the Garden of Paradise, detail from The Grabow Altarpiece, 1379-83
XKH145271 The Expulsion from the Garden of Paradise, detail from The Grabow Altarpiece, 1379-83 (tempera on panel) by Master Bertram of Minden (c.1345-c.1415); Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

The 35th Millennium
THE 35TH MILLENNIUM (Arthur G Stangland) War in space : the merciless Kulons (bad) seek to destroy the last of the Futurans (good). Date: 1931

Stone lions, Durbar Square, Bhaktapur, Kathmandu valley, Nepal. Foggy winter dawn, november 2005

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"Merciless: Unveiling the Dark Side of Humanity through Art and History" Step into a world where mercy is but a distant memory, as we explore the merciless nature of mankind depicted in various artworks and historical events. From St. George, the patron saint of England, slaying dragons to protect his people, to Mounted knights killing peasants in an act of brutal oppression. Durbar Square in Bhaktapur, Kathmandu valley, Nepal stands witness to centuries-old tales of conquests and ruthless rulers. The Age of Iron painting on canvas portrays a society driven by greed and power, leaving no room for compassion or empathy. Edward the Confessor Stripping his Mother of Her Effects captures a heart-wrenching scene where familial bonds are shattered by cruelty. Meanwhile, Stanley's African expedition reveals how even explorers can succumb to their darkest instincts when faced with adversity. Comanche and his wife battling with Ute warriors showcases the unforgiving clashes between different tribes throughout history. The Pyre engraving from The Miseries and Misfortunes of War series depicts the horrors inflicted upon innocent lives during times of conflict. Settlers attacked by Native Americans reminds us that violence knows no boundaries or prejudices. Billy The Kid's alleged shooting incident serves as a chilling reminder that even individuals can become agents of mercilessness. The Hanging painting by Jacques Callot takes us back to an era where justice was served without mercy or remorse. And Jean-Baptiste Carrier's engraving exposes the atrocities committed during the French Revolution. In this collection spanning continents and centuries, we confront our capacity for ruthlessness while pondering whether humanity will ever break free from its merciless tendencies. These haunting images serve as reminders that amidst progress and civilization lies an unsettling truth about our species - one that demands introspection if we are to strive towards kindness instead.