Tormenting Collection

Christ Carrying the Cross, 1526 (oil on canvas)
XIR198701 Christ Carrying the Cross, 1526 (oil on canvas) by Lotto, Lorenzo (c.1480-1556); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: le Christ portant sa croix; ); Italian, out of copyright

RF - Leopard (Panthera pardus) cub playing with mothers tail, Londolozi Private Game Reserve, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa

Mischief (oil on panel)
THA100403 Mischief (oil on panel) by Bristow, Edmund (1787-1876); 35.6x30.5 cm; Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum, Burnley, Lancashire; © Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum

The Street Urchins, 1872 (oil on canvas)
SCP98964 The Street Urchins, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Palizzi, Filippo (1818-99); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy

Demon devil haunting a man marooned at sea on sinking boat
Vintage illustration of Demon devil haunting a man marooned at sea on sinking boat, scene from Orlando Furioso illustrated by Gustave Dore

Two Children Teasing a Cat (oil on canvas)
5667230 Two Children Teasing a Cat (oil on canvas) by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609); 66 x 88.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Le mal de tete, 1833 (lithograph)
874968 Le mal de tte, 1833 (lithograph) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 24.13 x19.92 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arvin J

The Art of Tormenting (colour litho)
812800 The Art of Tormenting (colour litho) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Art of Tormenting)

Whooping Crane, Adult Male, 1834 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving)
985859 Whooping Crane, Adult Male, 1834 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851) (after); 99.6x66.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Whooping Crane)

Temptation of St Anthony (engraving)
3646905 Temptation of St Anthony (engraving) by Schongauer, Martin (c.1430-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Temptation of St Anthony)

The Irish Inferno! (colour litho)
3648305 The Irish Inferno! (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Irish Inferno)

The Head of a Miser: enlarged Drawing from Lutzelburgers Woodcut of
6263787 The Head of a Miser: enlarged Drawing from LAotzelburgers Woodcut of The Councillor, from the Series of Images of Death, before 1871 (ink wash and graphite on wove paper) by Ruskin

The Arrest of Christ, c. 1530-50 (oil on panel, h 51. 2cm -- w 80. 8
3704090 The Arrest of Christ, c. 1530-50 (oil on panel, h 51.2cm A-- w 80.8 by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516) (after); 51.2x80.8 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The New Boy, an illustration from the Illustrated London News, August 13, 1859, after a work by George Smith

Bankside, Southwark, London, England, seen here in Shakespeares day, showing The Bear Garden, a place used for bear-baiting

Jesus Christ Tormented And Crowned With Thorns. After A Work Painted On Wood By Albert Durer. From Les Artes Au Moyen Age, Published Paris 1873

Cruikshank / Indigestion
An early 19th century gentlemans self-contained room. It includes a hob grate, letter rack, wash stand, curtained off bed, pelmet & curtains, table, rug & fender

I do begin to perceive that I am made an ass, 1890 (colour litho)
KW428120 I do begin to perceive that I am made an ass, 1890 (colour litho) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff speaks in The Merry Wives of Windsor, Act V)

Job Tormented by the Demons (oil on canvas)
XIR414010 Job Tormented by the Demons (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 62x52 cm; Musee Bonnat, Bayonne, France; (add.info.: Job Tourmente par les Demons; ); French

Christ bearing his cross, c. 1475 (engraving)
XJF405741 Christ bearing his cross, c.1475 (engraving) by Schongauer, Martin (1440-91); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Reverend Holdenough during a Service, illustration from Woodstock by Sir Walter Scott
KW284712 Reverend Holdenough during a Service, illustration from Woodstock by Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) published 1845 (litho) by Cruikshank

Death and Miser, c. 1485-90 (oil on panel)
XOS1765993 Death and Miser, c.1485-90 (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); 93x31 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Elephant / Trooper C1845
An elephant tramples the trooper who has been tormenting him. Date: circa 1845

Girls, Dog & Puppet
Two spiteful Victorian girls torment the family dog with an articulated toy clown, or is it a pierrot?

Water Babies / Tom / Trout
Out floushed a huge old brown trout, ten times as big as he was ; Toms tormenting of the fish leads him into trouble

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"Tormenting: A Journey Through Art and Literature" Step into the realm of torment, where art and literature intertwine to depict the depths of human suffering. From religious masterpieces to playful scenes, this collection explores the diverse facets of torment. In "Christ Carrying the Cross, " witness the anguish on Christ's face as he bears his heavy burden. The weight of his sacrifice is palpable in every brushstroke, evoking empathy and contemplation. Contrasting this somber scene, a leopard cub playfully torments its mother's tail in Londolozi Private Game Reserve. This innocent mischief reminds us that even in nature, torment can take on various forms. "The Apaches amusing themselves" captures a moment of dark humor amidst chaos. With mischievous grins, they revel in their own brand of torment, challenging societal norms with their audacity. Traveling through time to Dickens Land, we encounter Nicholas Nickleby enduring his own trials and tribulations. In this postcard from 1905, we glimpse into a world where social injustice torments those less fortunate. The hauntingly beautiful "Ecce Homo" portrays Christ's tormented visage during his trial. The delicate brushwork conveys both physical pain and emotional turmoil as he faces ridicule and humiliation. In another depiction of Christ carrying the cross from 1475-80, an engraving captures the intensity of his suffering with intricate detail. Each line etched onto paper serves as a testament to human cruelty juxtaposed against divine grace. "The Circle of Corrupt Officials: The Devils tormenting Ciampolo Inferno" illustrates Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy with chilling engravings from 1954. Here we witness souls trapped in eternal torment for their sins - a reminder that our actions have consequences beyond our mortal lives. "Mischief, " an oil painting on panel, showcases how even small acts can inflict distress upon others.