Ravaging Collection

Noahs Ark on Mount Ararat, 1570 (oil on wood)
3527859 Noahs Ark on Mount Ararat, 1570 (oil on wood) by Myle, Simon de (fl.c.1570); 114x142 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Fine Art Images

Noahs Ark on Mount Ararat, 1570 (oil on panel)
3530797 Noahs Ark on Mount Ararat, 1570 (oil on panel) by Myle, Simon de (fl.c.1570); 114x142 cm; Private Collection; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Soldiers Ravaging Pomerania (engraving)
727811 Soldiers Ravaging Pomerania (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldiers Ravaging Pomerania)

Pillaging of a village
3433512 Pillaging of a village by Meiren, Jan Baptist van der (1664-c.1708); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: van Der Meiren G.B)

The Ravager
RWS15303 The Ravager by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934); Trustees of the Royal Watercolour Society, London, UK; eRoyal Watercolour Society; English, out of copyright

CALLOT / PEASANT AMBUSH
General scene : Peasants ambush ravaging soldiers Date: 1633

Dunluce Castle, Co Antrim, Ireland

St Brigids Church, Inis Cealtra (Holy Island), Lough Derg, Co Clare, Ireland

Burrishoole Friary, Co Mayo, Ireland

French Lady Ca 1560
An austerely dressed lady, perhaps because this is the time of the Religious Wars which are ravaging France Date: circa 1560

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"Unleashing the Ravaging Forces: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into a world where chaos reigns, as depicted in Noah's Ark on Mount Ararat, 1570. This captivating oil painting on wood transports us to an era of destruction and survival amidst the great flood. Moving forward in time, we encounter The First Stage of Cruelty, c. 1750. Graphite and red chalk intertwine on laid paper to depict a scene of unimaginable cruelty. It serves as a stark reminder that humanity is capable of inflicting immense pain upon one another. But amidst the darkness, there is always room for beauty to emerge. In Beauty and the Beast, c. 1908, oil strokes on canvas create a mesmerizing portrayal of love transcending appearances—a glimmering light amid ravaged hearts. Returning to Noah's Ark on Mount Ararat, this time portrayed through oil on panel from 1570; it reminds us that even after devastation strikes, hope can be found atop mountains—symbolic pillars representing resilience against all odds. Soldiers Ravaging Pomerania engraving takes us back centuries when war brought forth pillaging and destruction—an unfortunate reality etched forever in history books. The Pillaging of a village captures yet another chapter stained with violence—a haunting reminder that communities have endured ravages throughout time. Intriguingly titled "The Ravager, " this artwork invites contemplation about those who sow chaos willingly or unknowingly—forces capable of leaving lasting scars upon societies they encounter. Enter Callot/Peasant Ambush—a glimpse into peasant uprisings during troubled times—an act born out of desperation but also showcasing human resilience against oppression. A French Lady Ca 1560 stands tall amidst turmoil; her elegance juxtaposed against surrounding chaos symbolizes strength in adversity—the embodiment of grace under fire. Journeying beyond paintings lies Dunluce Castle in Co Antrim, Ireland—a once majestic fortress ravaged by time and nature.