Savagery Collection

The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined, 1070 (wool embroidery on linen)
XCF115624 The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined, 1070 (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Circe by Will Dyson
Cartoon by the Australian cartoonist and artist, Will Dyson (1880-1938). Dyson made his name on the Sydney Bulletin and then in London on the Daily Herald where his cartoons during the First World

Normans and English Fall Side by Side in Battle, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR154193 Normans and English Fall Side by Side in Battle, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Normans and English Fall Side by Side in Battle, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR175738 Normans and English Fall Side by Side in Battle, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The Normans kill those who have been with King Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR161056 The Normans kill those who have been with King Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR159133 The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

King Harold is killed and the English turn in flight, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR181084 King Harold is killed and the English turn in flight, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Bishop Odo Urges on the Young Soldiers, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR154190 Bishop Odo Urges on the Young Soldiers, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The English shield-wall is attacked and battle is joined, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR169119 The English shield-wall is attacked and battle is joined, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The battle is joined as Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR169120 The battle is joined as Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Battle between a lion and a bull
LLM462100 Battle between a lion and a bull by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle between a lion and a bull)

Indians being chased by dogs used by the Spanish in battle
LLM456926 Indians being chased by dogs used by the Spanish in battle by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indians being chased by dogs used by the Spanish in battle)

The Normans fight and kill those who were with King Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183149 The Normans fight and kill those who were with King Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Here fell the brothers of Harold: Gyrth and Leofwine, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183145 Here fell the brothers of Harold: Gyrth and Leofwine, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

All Among the Hottentots Capering Ashore... published 7th September 1819
MGS172152 All Among the Hottentots Capering Ashore... published 7th September 1819 (coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); 24.4x33.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

They stood outside, filled with savagery and terror. from
3514727 They stood outside, filled with savagery and terror. from The Enchanted Cave of Cesh Corran in Irish Fairy Tales by Rackham

The Normans fight and kill those who were with King Harold
XIR183148 The Normans fight and kill those who were with King Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Normans and English Fall Side by Side in Battle, Bayeux Tapestry
XCF349777 Normans and English Fall Side by Side in Battle, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Many fall in battle and King Harold is killed, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
451816 Many fall in battle and King Harold is killed, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) at a blue wildebeest carcass, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Serengeti, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Two male cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) killing a new born blue wildebeest (brindled gnu) (Connochaetes taurinus) calf, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Turks Attack Marriage
At Bolitza, occupying Turks fire on orthodox marriage procession

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"Savagery Unleashed: A Glimpse into the Brutalities of History" In the haunting artwork "Circe" by Will Dyson, we are confronted with a chilling depiction of savagery. The image serves as a stark reminder that throughout history, humanity has been capable of unspeakable acts. The Bayeux Tapestry, a masterpiece of wool embroidery on linen, captures the Normans and English falling side by side in battle. This vivid portrayal transports us to a time when bloodshed was rampant and survival hung in the balance. As we delve deeper into this tapestry's narrative, we witness scenes that showcase the true extent unleashed. The Norman cavalry ruthlessly attacks the English shield-wall, leaving no room for mercy or respite. King Harold himself falls victim to this brutality, his demise marking a turning point where hope crumbles before our eyes. Bishop Odo's fervent urging on young soldiers further exemplifies how they are be fueled by manipulation and power-hungry motives, and is within these moments that humanity's darker nature emerges from its depths. Yet amidst these tales of violence and destruction lies another disturbing episode - "The Negro Hunt in Springfield. " This color lithograph portrays an unsettling fight between humans themselves; reminding us that savagery knows no bounds when prejudice takes hold. Even beyond historical accounts lie symbolic battles like that between lion and bull – primal forces clashing with unyielding ferocity. These depictions serve as metaphors for our own internal struggles against our innate savage tendencies. Finally, as we gaze upon "Here fell the brothers of Harold, " we are reminded once again that even familial bonds cannot escape the grip during times of conflict. Through artistry and storytelling alike, these hints paint a vivid picture – one filled with raw aggression and untamed brutality.