The head of a slave sent by Hanzal to murder 'Alî floats by the instigator of the assassination attempt.
Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.
Sa'd plans to murder Mus'ab and As'ad.
Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.
Jânûsiyâr and Mâhiyâr, ministers of Dârâ who arranged his murder, are hung from a gibbet and shot with arrows at Iskandar's orders.
Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.
Murder of Charles from BL Royal 16 G VI, f. 306
Miniature of the murder of Charles, the Count of Flanders; miniaturee of the murderers of Charles being hanged, at the beginning of chapter 20 of 'Louis VI' book. Image taken from f. 306 of Chroniques de France... more
Murder of Chilperic from BL Royal 16 G VI, f. 65
Miniature of the murder of Chilperic, with an illuminated initial 'M'(oult). Image taken from f. 65 of Chroniques de France ou de St Denis. Written in French.
Murder of Henry of Almaine from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 238v
Miniature of the murder of Henry of Almaine. Image taken from f. 238v of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Written in French.
Murder of Abel from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 10v
Detail of a miniature of Cain murdering Abel. Image taken from f. 10v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Murder of Darius from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 38
Detail of a miniature of the murder of Darius. Image taken from f. 38 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in French.
Murder of Caesar from BL Royal 17 F II, f. 344
Detail of a miniature of the murder of Caesar. Image taken from f. 344 of La grant hystoire Cesar, i.e. Les faits des Romains, with additional texts. Written in French.
Murder of Caesar from BL Royal 17 F II, f. 344
Miniature of the murder of Caesar, with a partial border. Image taken from f. 344 of La grant hystoire Cesar, i.e. Les faits des Romains, with additional texts. Written in French.
Plate 65: Medea Urging the Daughters of King Pellias to Murder Their Father (Medea Peliades in parricidium stimulat), from Ovid's 'Metamorphoses'
Antonio Tempesta (Italian, Florence 1555–1630 Rome)
The Murder of Julius Caesar (Iulius Caesar Veneris beneficio in Cometam mutatur), from Ovid's The Metamorphoses, plate 150
Antonio Tempesta (Italian, Florence 1555–1630 Rome)
[Murder of David van der Leyen and Levina Ghyselins, Ghent, 1554] / I. Luyken.
Illustration showing the execution of van der Leyen and Ghyselins by burning at the stake; van der Leyen, showing signs of life, is stabbed with a long fork; implements of torture lie on the ground; spectators ... more
Murder from "The Triumphs of Gods Revenge against the Crying and Execrable Sin of ... Murther ... The seventh ... edition. Whereunto are added ... copper plates"
This image has been taken from scan 000184 from "The Triumphs of Gods Revenge against the Crying and Execrable Sin of ... Murther ... The seventh ... edition. Whereunto are added ... copper plates". The title a... more
Mary, Queen of Scots witnessing the murder of David Rizzio
In a dramatic night-time scene, Mary Queen of Scots attempts to save her Italian musician Rizzio, who is being attacked by men sent by her husband Lord Darnley. The print won a gold medal and a premium of 10 gu... more
Hell broke loose, or, The murder of Louis, vide, the account of that unfortunate monarch's execution
Print shows the execution of Louis XVI, King of France, January 21, 1793, by guillotine as citizen Louis Capet. Devils stand on the platform as well as fly overhead, suggesting that the beheading of Louis, with... more
Bambridge on trial for murder by a committee of the House of Commons / engraved by T. Cook from an original painting by Wm. Hogarth in the possession of Mr. Ray.
Print shows several members of the House of Commons, including James Oglethorpe and Archibald Grant, gathered in a room at the Fleet Prison for an investigation of Thomas Bambridge, warden of the prison, for th... more
Bambridge on Trial for Murder by a Committee of the House of Commons
Thomas Cook (British, 1744?–1818)
Lady Macbeth, Macbeth and the Murder of Duncan (Shakespeare, Macbeth, Act II, Scene II)
Charles Rolls (British, 1800–1857)
The Murder of Polonius
In 1834 Delacroix began a series of lithographs devoted to Hamlet, creating moody images that mirror the troubled psyche of the prince. Choosing key scenes and poetic passages, the artist's highly personal and ... more
people from "Jonathan Bradford; or, the Murder at the road-side inn. A romance, by the author of “The Hebrew Maiden,” etc. [i.e. T. P. Prest.]"
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people from "Jonathan Bradford; or, the Murder at the road-side inn. A romance, by the author of “The Hebrew Maiden,” etc. [i.e. T. P. Prest.]"
This image has been taken from scan 000145 from "Jonathan Bradford; or, the Murder at the road-side inn. A romance, by the author of “The Hebrew Maiden,” etc. [i.e. T. P. Prest.]". The title and subject terms o... more
architecture from "[Historical Memorials of Canterbury. The Landing of Augustine, the Murder of Becket, Edward the Black Prince, Becket's Shrine.]"
This image has been taken from scan 000130 from "[Historical Memorials of Canterbury. The Landing of Augustine, the Murder of Becket, Edward the Black Prince, Becket's Shrine.]". The title and subject terms of ... more
coat of arms from "[Historical Memorials of Canterbury. The Landing of Augustine, the Murder of Becket, Edward the Black Prince, Becket's Shrine.]"
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coat of arms from "[Historical Memorials of Canterbury. The Landing of Augustine, the Murder of Becket, Edward the Black Prince, Becket's Shrine.]"
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Murder of a Negro at Mrs. Carter's house
White men beating an African American man, Patenburg, New Jersey.
The Murder of Powell / C.S.R .
Illustration shows a group of Irish immigrant workers with clubs standing over the body of African American laborer Denis Powell during the race riots near Patenburg, Hunterdon County, N.J.
advertisement from "The Witness Box; or, the murder of Mr. A. B. C. ([A novel.] Seventh thousand.)"
This image has been taken from scan 000230 from "The Witness Box; or, the murder of Mr. A. B. C. ([A novel.] Seventh thousand.)". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, created... more
A man grabbing a woman by her sleeve and stabbing her, from a broadside entitled 'The murder of Leandra Martinez by her brother, Manuel'
José Guadalupe Posada (Mexican, 1851–1913)
Graves of Modoc Indians hanged at Fort Klamath, Oregon, for murder of Genl. Canby and Dr. Thomas of Peace Commission during Modoc War, 1872-73
Photograph shows fenced in yard with four headstones for: Boston Charley, Black Jim, Schonchiss, and Capt. Jack.
The Mysterious Murder, from the Honest Library series (N115) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco
Trade cards/ booklets from the "Honest Library'" series (N115), issued in an unnumbered set of 25 in 1896 by W. Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. Each booklet consists of 16 pages of text and ... more