Scythe Collection (page 4)

The Grim Reaper, by John Everett Millais
The Grim Reaper by John Everett Millais Date: 1895

Old Man Men Life Death Grim Reaper Oval Memento
old, man, men, life, death, grim, reaper, oval, memento, mori, skeleton, carrying, scythe, reminder, mortality, 11075719

The Triumph of Death, by Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Pieter Bruegel the Elder (circa 1525?1569), Flemish Renaissance painter. The Triumph of Death. Oil on panel. Museo del Prado. Madrid. Spain. Date: 1562

Initial. Missal
Missal. Initial detail. Friar near death. Latin. Codex 9. 1524. Printing Rosenbach (Barcelona, Spain). Chapter Archive of Tortosa. Catalonia. Spain

Allegory of the French Revolution. French citizen blindfolded trying to take the liberty, equality and fraternity, which mocked by exposing him to trip over rocks, fall, or meet with death

Cartoon, Reckoning without their host, WW1
Cartoon, Reckoning without their host. Defeated at Verdun, Germany, Prussia and Death walk away despondently. A smiling French soldier in the background says they had everything planned

Cartoon, Now you have peace, WW1
Cartoon, a figure of death says: Your wishes are granted, now you have peace. A silhouette of Kaiser Wilhelm hangs from a gibbet, with a flock of vultures gathering around his body. Date: 1916

Cartoon, Kaiser Carnival and his cortege, WW1
Cartoon, Kaiser Carnival and his cortege, showing Kaiser Wilhelm being carried along on a float, with various figures around him, including Death, a spy, a sorceress

Illustration, Death and Doctor Hornbook
Illustration to Death and Doctor Hornbook, a poem by Robert Burns. Date: 1866

Cartoon, The Harvest of War, WW1
Cartoon, The Harvest of War, showing a German general with his head bowed on a battlefield, while the ghosts of dead soldiers march past with agricultural implements

MARBLE TOMB/GOZO/MALTA
A representation of Death adorns this elaborate marble tomb cover in the Cathedral in Victoria (Rabat) on Gozo, part of the Maltese archipelago Date: 2005

POE/POEM/THE RAVEN/C19TH
"Sorrow for the lost Lenore"; the man contemplates his lost love. Date: First published: 1845

WILHELM II German Emperor has a vision of Death and asks himself: "Will it be my turn next?" 1916

French satire on Otto von Bismarck with grim reaper 1892
Otto Eduard Leopold Bismarck(1815-1898), Prussian statesman and first chancellor of the German Empire. Depicted here in a French satire entitled "L'Aveu"

Death personified on a Tarot card
Death personified as a skeleton with a scythe on a Tarot card. Date: 1926

Returning Home (oil on canvas)
MAN278080 Returning Home (oil on canvas) by Veyrassat, Jules (1828-93); 22.2x35.2 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

The Old Reaper, 1909 (oil on canvas)
MAN62995 The Old Reaper, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 76.7x63.7 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: by George Clausen); © Manchester Art Gallery

Time, Truth and Justice, c. 1716 (oil on canvas)
MAN443319 Time, Truth and Justice, c.1716 (oil on canvas) by Thornhill, James (1675-1734); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Death on horseback, (vision of John the Baptist), Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665477 Death on horseback, (vision of John the Baptist), Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Death on horseback, (vision of John the Baptist)

Summer (oil on panel)
471431 Summer (oil on panel) by Grimmer or Grimer, Abel (1570-1619); 33x47 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Death presenting Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany with a harvest of the dead to celebrate his birthday, World War I
6000276 Death presenting Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany with a harvest of the dead to celebrate his birthday, World War I, 1915 (colour litho) by Damblans

F: Farmer -- Fork -- Reaper, 1890 (chromolithography)
7309665 F: Farmer -- Fork -- Reaper, 1890 (chromolithography) by French School, (19th century); 7, 6 x 11, 2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bognard illustrated alphabet)

Time revealing Truth (pen, ink &w/c on paper)
7292615 Time revealing Truth (pen, ink &w/c on paper) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Museo Civico Palazzo Chiericati, Vicenza

Ms 1058-1975 f6r Mowing Grass, illuminated calendar page for June, from a Book of Hours, c. 1500 (vellum)
FIT133910 Ms 1058-1975 f6r Mowing Grass, illuminated calendar page for June, from a Book of Hours, c.1500 (vellum) by Flemish School, (16th century); 19.2x13.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Ms 438 The Month of June: Reaping, from a Book of Hours, 1490 (vellum)
CHT202249 Ms 438 The Month of June: Reaping, from a Book of Hours, 1490 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque de L'Arsenal, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany worried that Death will add his life to those sacrificed in the First World War
6000386 Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany worried that Death will add his life to those sacrificed in the First World War (colour litho) by Damblans

The harvester, the grape picker and the wine maker of Gods fury, miniature from a commentary on the apocalypse
IND325841 The harvester, the grape picker and the wine maker of Gods fury, miniature from a commentary on the apocalypse (ink & gold leaf on vellum) by Spanish School

A savage duel (colour litho)
2795636 A savage duel (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A savage duel. A violent dispute between two gardeners. Un duel sauvage)

The Triumph of Death, c. 1608 (oil on oak)
3617960 The Triumph of Death, c.1608 (oil on oak) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 123.3x166.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; (add.info.: Copy after Pieter Brueghel the Elder)

The Second of May, 1808 or The Charge of the Mamelukes, 1814 (oil on canvas) (post-restoration)
2920870 The Second of May, 1808 or The Charge of the Mamelukes, 1814 (oil on canvas) (post-restoration) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 266x345 cm; Prado, Madrid

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

Ms 89 fol. 88 The Triumph of Death, from a Book of Hours (vellum)
XIR212968 Ms 89 fol.88 The Triumph of Death, from a Book of Hours (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Moulins, France; (add.info.: the triumph of death; )

The Triumph of Death (oil on panel)
XIR173138 The Triumph of Death (oil on panel) by Flemish School, (15th century); Musee du Berry, Bourges, France; (add.info.: The Triumph of Death; )

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Hay harvest and haystack in the Apuseni Mountains, Scarisoara, Romania Date: 07/01/2009

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Hay harvest and haystack in the Apuseni Mountains, Scarisoara, Romania Date: 07/01/2009

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Hay harvest and haystack in the Apuseni Mountains, Scarisoara, Romania Date: 07/01/2009

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Hay harvest and haystack in the Apuseni Mountains, Scarisoara, Romania Date: 07/01/2009

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Hay harvest and haystack in the Apuseni Mountains, Scarisoara, Romania Date: 07/01/2009

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Hay harvest and haystack in the Apuseni Mountains, Scarisoara, Romania Date: 07/01/2009

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Hay harvest and haystack in the Apuseni Mountains, Scarisoara, Romania Date: 07/01/2009

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Hay harvest and haystack in the Apuseni Mountains, Scarisoara, Romania Date: 07/01/2009

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Hay harvest and haystack in the Apuseni Mountains, Scarisoara, Romania Date: 07/01/2009

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Hay harvest and haystack in the Apuseni Mountains, Scarisoara, Romania Date: 07/01/2009

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Hay harvest and haystack in the Apuseni Mountains, Scarisoara, Romania Date: 07/01/2009

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Hay harvest and haystack in the Apuseni Mountains, Scarisoara, Romania Date: 07/01/2009

Tapestry, c. 1938. Creator: Pearl Gibbo
Tapestry, c. 1938

Mower, 1853, after drawing made in 1852. Creator: Jacques-Adrien Lavieille
Mower, 1853, after drawing made in 1852

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"The Scythe: A Timeless Symbol of Harvest, Death, and Labor" Throughout history, the scythe has played a significant role in various aspects of human existence. In Pieter Bruegel the Elder's masterpiece "The Harvesters" from 1565, we witness feudal lords instructing peasant workers as they wield their scythes with precision and determination. This iconic painting captures the essence of laborious agricultural practices that have shaped societies for centuries. Symbolically, death personified on a Tarot card often wields a scythe, reminding us of life's transient nature and inevitable end. The image resonates with both fear and acceptance as we contemplate our mortality. In Winslow Homer's "The Veteran in a New Field, " painted in 1865, an American farmer stands tall amidst golden wheat fields armed with his trusty scythe. This poignant portrayal signifies resilience after war while emphasizing the vital role agriculture plays in rebuilding nations. From Draycott village to Oldborough Farm in Cotswold, men equipped with scythes have tirelessly worked to ensure bountiful harvests throughout generations. Vita Sackville-West eloquently captured this timeless scene at Kinchley Hill and Brazil Wood in Leicestershire where men skillfully maneuvered their tools through fields teeming with life. Not limited to rural settings alone, even schoolmasters and clergymen joined forces during harvest time at Weasenham camp in Norfolk. Their collaboration exemplifies unity within communities when it comes to reaping nature's rewards. Pauline Baynes' enchanting illustrations depict scenes from "The Farming Year, " showcasing farmers diligently using their scythes across seasons – sowing seeds under spring sun or harvesting crops beneath autumnal skies. These images remind us of the cyclical nature of farming intertwined with human existence itself. Beyond its practical use lies deeper symbolism; tarot card number thirteen - La Mort (Death).