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Tempt Collection

"Temptation: A Captivating Force in Art, Advertising, and Mythology" From tantalizing Worcester Sauce adverts to seductive women captivating men's attention

Background imageTempt Collection: Worcester Sauce Advert

Worcester Sauce Advert
Two children tempt a small dog with a spoon of Lea & Perrins Original Worcestershire Sauce

Background imageTempt Collection: Women Seducing Men

Women Seducing Men

Background imageTempt Collection: Temptation by Stanislas Martougen (1873-?)

Temptation by Stanislas Martougen (1873-?)
Temptation (L Appat, Allurement, El Cebo, L Esca) by Stanislas Martougen (1873-?) Date: circa 1910s

Background imageTempt Collection: The ladies tempt Dorothea (litho)

The ladies tempt Dorothea (litho)
3655958 The ladies tempt Dorothea (litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ladies tempt Dorothea)

Background imageTempt Collection: The Temptation of St. Anthony (oil on copper)

The Temptation of St. Anthony (oil on copper)
CH377823 The Temptation of St. Anthony (oil on copper) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageTempt Collection: Ms Hunter 36 f. 110r The Three Scenes of the Temptation, from Vita Christi

Ms Hunter 36 f. 110r The Three Scenes of the Temptation, from Vita Christi
GUL232028 Ms Hunter 36 f.110r The Three Scenes of the Temptation, from Vita Christi, by Ludolf of Saxony, c.1300-77/78 (vellum) by German School, (14th century); Glasgow University Library

Background imageTempt Collection: Ms 43-1950 (5v) Christs Temptation, Daniel destroying Bel

Ms 43-1950 (5v) Christs Temptation, Daniel destroying Bel
FIT274590 Ms 43-1950 (5v) Christs Temptation, Daniel destroying Bel, from Speculum Humanae Salvationis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); 14.3x19.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Background imageTempt Collection: The poster persuasive, travel advertising, 1907

The poster persuasive, travel advertising, 1907
The poster persuasive. How the railway companies try to tempt the holiday-maker. G.N.R. Midland Railway and Great Western Railway advertising posters, 1907. Date: 1907

Background imageTempt Collection: Two Mermaids Looking at a Pirate Ship

Two Mermaids Looking at a Pirate Ship

Background imageTempt Collection: The Devil and Jesus

The Devil and Jesus

Background imageTempt Collection: Pattern of Women and Wrapped Presents

Pattern of Women and Wrapped Presents

Background imageTempt Collection: Blond Lady Popping Out of a Skull

Blond Lady Popping Out of a Skull

Background imageTempt Collection: Woman Hugging Blindfolded Man

Woman Hugging Blindfolded Man

Background imageTempt Collection: Seductive Woman With Cigarette

Seductive Woman With Cigarette

Background imageTempt Collection: Woman Seducing a Man

Woman Seducing a Man

Background imageTempt Collection: Man Looking at Seductive Woman

Man Looking at Seductive Woman

Background imageTempt Collection: Seductive Woman at a Bar

Seductive Woman at a Bar

Background imageTempt Collection: Woman in Bikini Looking Back

Woman in Bikini Looking Back

Background imageTempt Collection: The Temptation, 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar

The Temptation, 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
The Temptation, 1625-77

Background imageTempt Collection: Lurking demon in the corn

Lurking demon in the corn
A demon lurks among the cornstalks, waiting to ensnare the innocent girl as she pursues a butterfly, symbol of frivolity... Date: 1866

Background imageTempt Collection: DCH3813070

DCH3813070
Hand tied fly fishing wet flies and rod

Background imageTempt Collection: Carrot Tied to Stick

Carrot Tied to Stick

Background imageTempt Collection: Two Saints make shoes being tempted by the devil. Engraving

Two Saints make shoes being tempted by the devil. Engraving

Background imageTempt Collection: Jesus in the desert is tempted by the devil that takes him t

Jesus in the desert is tempted by the devil that takes him to a mountain. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy

Background imageTempt Collection: Jesus and the Devil on the pinnacle of the temple. Codex of

Jesus and the Devil on the pinnacle of the temple. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy

Background imageTempt Collection: Temptation of Jesus in the wilderness

Temptation of Jesus in the wilderness - Matthew 4. circa 1688

Background imageTempt Collection: Temptation - A frog is teased by a beautiful Dragonfly girl

Temptation - A frog is teased by a beautiful Dragonfly girl, who dangles a fly (trapped in a web) Date: circa 1910s

Background imageTempt Collection: Two Saints make shoes being tempted by the devil. Colored wo

Two Saints make shoes being tempted by the devil. Colored woodcut

Background imageTempt Collection: The Woman Who Gambles bys Buchanan Rogerson

The Woman Who Gambles bys Buchanan Rogerson
Promotional postcard for The Woman Who Gambles by S. Buchanan Rogerson. First produced at the Colosseum, Oldham, 29th January and Princes Theatre, Poplar, 2nd July 1906

Background imageTempt Collection: The Sins of a City by Nita Rae

The Sins of a City by Nita Rae
Promotional postcard for The Sins of a City by Nita Rae. First produced at the Opera House, Morriston, 1st May 1902 and Terriss Theatre, Rotherhithe, 14th December 1903. For Winifred Maudes Co

Background imageTempt Collection: Under the Green-wood - kissing under the mistletoe, 1879

Under the Green-wood - kissing under the mistletoe, 1879
A whiskered Captain tries to tempt a seasonal kiss " according to ancient custom" from a young lady under a bouquet of mistletoe. They are spyed on from behind a door by a cheeky boy. 1879

Background imageTempt Collection: Two Saints make shoes being tempted by the devil. Colored woodcut

Two Saints make shoes being tempted by the devil. Colored woodcut

Background imageTempt Collection: Advertisements to lure customers of all ages, motorway service station brick wall with posters

Advertisements to lure customers of all ages, motorway service station brick wall with posters, England

Background imageTempt Collection: Adam and the serpent

Adam and the serpent. circa 18th century

Background imageTempt Collection: St Dunstan (c925-988), born in Glastonbury, Somerset, Archbishop of Canterbury (961)

St Dunstan (c925-988), born in Glastonbury, Somerset, Archbishop of Canterbury (961), patron saint of goldsmiths. Illustration of legend that Dunstan, interrupted while making a golden chalice

Background imageTempt Collection: Jesus and the Devil on the pinnacle of the temple. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library

Jesus and the Devil on the pinnacle of the temple. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy

Background imageTempt Collection: Fresh Bread

Fresh Bread
Loaves of freshly baked bread, cut to tempt the palate.. Date: 1980

Background imageTempt Collection: Alcohol abuse

Alcohol abuse. Conceptual artwork of the devil tempting a person to drink an alcoholic beverage

Background imageTempt Collection: Apple Seller in Street

Apple Seller in Street
An old woman sells apples in the street from a green stall and tries to tempt a crocodile of school girls passing by into purchasing three apples for a penny

Background imageTempt Collection: Satan and Job

Satan and Job
Satan receives permission from God to try to tempt Job into complaining about his fate

Background imageTempt Collection: Stables at Thirlestaine

Stables at Thirlestaine
The elaborate exterior and interior of the Stables at Thirlestaine House, which were put up for auction, hence the illustrations, which were used to tempt potential buyers

Background imageTempt Collection: Wine on Fire, 1886

Wine on Fire, 1886
Temperance activists in Broadway Tabernacle, New York, USA, set fire to communion wine, lest it tempt them into Satans lap

Background imageTempt Collection: Jesus in the Desert

Jesus in the Desert
He goes into the desert where he fasts for 40 days/nights; the Evil One tries to tempt him with offers Jesus can t refuse, but he is wasting his time - Jesus refuses them !

Background imageTempt Collection: Skincare / Beauty Cream

Skincare / Beauty Cream
A devil tries to tempt a lady with Floreine beauty cream



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"Temptation: A Captivating Force in Art, Advertising, and Mythology" From tantalizing Worcester Sauce adverts to seductive women captivating men's attention, the concept of "tempt" has been a recurring theme throughout history. Artists like Stanislas Martougen have skillfully depicted temptation in his masterpiece "Temptation, " leaving viewers spellbound by its allure. Even religious texts delve into the idea of temptation. Engravings portraying two saints being tempted by the devil or Jesus facing temptations from Satan in the desert and on top of the temple showcase this eternal struggle between good and evil. In lithographs such as "The Ladies Tempt Dorothea, " we witness how temptation can take various forms, affecting individuals differently. Similarly, oil paintings like "The Temptation of St. Anthony" depict how one's inner demons can lead them astray. Ancient manuscripts like Ms Hunter 36 f. 110r and Ms 43-1950 (5v) shed light on biblical stories such as Christ's Temptation or Daniel destroying Bel under its influence. Not limited to art alone, advertising also capitalizes on our susceptibility to temptation. The persuasive power of travel advertisements from 1907 entices us with promises of exotic destinations that are hard to resist. Even mythical creatures succumb to their desires; two mermaids gazing at a pirate ship exemplify how even beings beyond human realm fall prey to temptation's enchantment. Intriguingly complex yet universally relatable, "tempt" continues to captivate our imagination across different mediums - be it art that portrays its alluring nature or advertising that exploits it for commercial gain. It reminds us that while we may strive for righteousness, resisting temptation is an ongoing battle within ourselves.