Castigation Collection

Penitent st Jerome, 1450-70 (tempera and gold leaf on panel)
8620027 Penitent st Jerome, 1450-70 (tempera and gold leaf on panel) by Diamante, Fra (c.1430-90); Galleria Nazionale (Complesso Monumentale della Pilotta), Parma, Emilia-Romagna

Naughty boy in a corner (colour litho)
8635630 Naughty boy in a corner (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naughty boy in a corner. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Woman in the pillory (engraving)
8626635 Woman in the pillory (engraving) by Bachmann, Hans (1852-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman in the pillory)

Expulsion from earthly paradise, c.1586-89 (oil on canvas)
8620050 Expulsion from earthly paradise, c.1586-89 (oil on canvas) by Soens, Jan (c.1553-c.1614); Galleria Nazionale (Complesso Monumentale della Pilotta), Parma, Emilia-Romagna

Death warrant for convicted pirates, 18th century (manuscript)
7339184 Death warrant for convicted pirates, 18th century (manuscript) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 52.2x73.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Having arrived home late (colour litho)
8656714 Having arrived home late (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Having arrived home late. Man hit with a frying pan)

2nd illustrated page of an edition of "Praise of Folly" by Didier Erasmus (1469 - 1536), Edition of Leiden
AIS5354617 2nd illustrated page of an edition of "Praise of Folly" by Didier Erasmus (1469 - 1536), Edition of Leiden

Durenstein, 1839 (engraving)
7268746 Durenstein, 1839 (engraving); 20.0x28.5 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Captions Durenstein and Aus d. Kunstanst. d. Bibliogr. Instit)

Die Heldburg/Der Strauchhayn, 1839 (engraving)
7268695 Die Heldburg/Der Strauchhayn, 1839 (engraving); 11.1x15.4 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption Die Heldburg Der Strauchhayn, From Kunstanst. D. Bibliogr. Instit)

Dunce's cap, c.1880 (print)
7293408 Dunce's cap, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Education. Student wearing a dunce's cap at school. Imagery, France, ca 1880.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

The Leuchtenburg, 1838 (engraving)
7268708 The Leuchtenburg, 1838 (engraving); 16.0x22.3 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption Die Leuchtenburg, Aus d. Kunstanst. d. Bibliogr. Instit)

In ye Olden Time, Punishment for the First Offence (litho)
8645034 In ye Olden Time, Punishment for the First Offence (litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: In ye Olden Time, Punishment for the First Offence)

Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus (engraving)
8655502 Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus, 70)

Brutus condemning his sons to death (engraving)
8635794 Brutus condemning his sons to death (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucius Junius Brutus condemning his sons, Titus and Tiberius)

What's fourteen days (colour litho)
8635620 What's fourteen days (colour litho) by Howard, Charles Thomas (1865-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: What's fourteen days. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Fall of Tantalus (engraving)
8634976 The Fall of Tantalus (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fall of Tantalus. Illustration from Hellas)

Condemned cell, Chichester City Jail, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676011 Condemned cell, Chichester City Jail, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Condemned cell, Chichester City Jail, Sussex)

Warder inspecting a prison cell, 1889
3479511 Warder inspecting a prison cell, 1889; (add.info.: Warder inspects a prison cell, before locking up prisoner for the night. Wormwood scrubs prison, London)

Newgate Prison in London 1800, 1800
3479352 Newgate Prison in London 1800, 1800; (add.info.: Newgate Prison in London, 1800.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A nurse who has disciplined a child, 1850
3478003 A nurse who has disciplined a child, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a nursemaid who has disciplined a child by making them face the corner whilst the other children continue to play)

Letters L and M: rabbit and swift, c.1920 (print)
DUV4205975 Letters L and M: rabbit and swift, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon

Warships at anchor, 1850
3479382 Warships at anchor, 1850; (add.info.: Warships at anchor at the mouth of the Thames awaiting the tide. The vessel on the right is a sailing vessel while the one next to her is transitional)

Farnese Bull Group Dirce, wife of Lycos, is attached by Amphion and Zethos to a bull in order to take revenge for
BEN5480476 Farnese Bull Group Dirce, wife of Lycos, is attached by Amphion and Zethos to a bull in order to take revenge for the outrage suffered by their mother Antiope

Farnese Bull Group Dirce, wife of Lycos, is attached by Amphion and Zethos to a bull in order to take revenge for
BEN5480465 Farnese Bull Group Dirce, wife of Lycos, is attached by Amphion and Zethos to a bull in order to take revenge for the outrage suffered by their mother Antiope

Punishment of the bad student, c.1880 (print)
7293379 Punishment of the bad student, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Education. The class. Punishment of the student by the teacher, he hit his fingers with a wooden stick)

Gleichen and Muhlberg, 1838 (engraving)
7268709 Gleichen and Muhlberg, 1838 (engraving); 16.0x22.3 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption Gleichen und Muhlberg in Thuringia, From Kunstanst. d. Bibliogr. Instit)

Castle and town of Hohenzollern, 1850 (engraving)
7268707 Castle and town of Hohenzollern, 1850 (engraving); 16.0x22.3 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption Castle and City of Siegmaringen (Hohenzollern), From Art. d. Bibl

Disturbed inmate, 1889
3479379 Disturbed inmate, 1889; (add.info.: Disturbed inmate of Woking jail placed in the padded cell. 7th September 1889.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Tantalus, 17th century (engraving)
3480577 Tantalus, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Tantalus. Engraving from Tableaux du temple des muses (1655) by Michel de Marolles (1600 - 1681)

Kitty Flynn, 1850
3507333 Kitty Flynn, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of Kitty Flynn, with of Charles W. Bullard, an American criminal who was also as Piano Charley'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive

The Devil and the Damned. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass)
8711578 The Devil and the Damned. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass); (add.info.: Strasbourg Cathedral. Stained glass. The Devil and the Damned. Strasbourg. France.); © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Title page of "Dei delitti e delle pene" by Cesare Beccaria (1738-1794), 1890 (engraving)
AIS5355443 Title page of "Dei delitti e delle pene" by Cesare Beccaria (1738-1794), 1890 (engraving); Biblioteca de Catalunya, Barcelona

Neuhaus Castle on the Danube, 1838 (engraving)
7268725 Neuhaus Castle on the Danube, 1838 (engraving); 19.8x28.3 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption Neuhaus Castle on the Danube in Upper Austria, From Art Stanst. D)

Castle wall, unknown (engraving)
7273650 Castle wall, unknown (engraving); 20.5x9.8 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: The picture shows a medieval fortress wall with a large watchtower)

Young offenders, 1891
3479385 Young offenders, 1891; (add.info.: Young offenders: Manchester Police-Court Mission to lads. After the passing of the First Offenders act in August 1887)

Young offenders, 1891
3479384 Young offenders, 1891; (add.info.: Young offenders: Manchester Police-Court Mission to lads. After the passing of the First Offenders act in August 1887)

Young offenders, 1891
3479383 Young offenders, 1891; (add.info.: Young offenders: Manchester Police-Court Mission to lads. After the passing of the First Offenders act in August 1887)

Convict hulk, 1826
3479381 Convict hulk, 1826; (add.info.: Convict hulk at Deptford. Engraving by George Cooke after painting by Samuel Prout, 1826.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Convicted prisoner, 1867
3479445 Convicted prisoner, 1867; (add.info.: Convicted prisoner defiantly expressing his opinion of authority as he is taken from court to prison in a police van a black Maria illustrated by)

A priest whipping a penitent with a birch, 1850
3331111 A priest whipping a penitent with a birch, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a priest whipping a penitent with a birch. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A form of Elizabethan punishment
3329541 A form of Elizabethan punishment; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting a form of Elizabethan punishment (stocks). Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Aristomenes escaping from the pit (engraving)
8635003 Aristomenes escaping from the pit (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aristomenes escaping from the pit into which he had been thrown by)

The coat of arms of Miggs Minor (engraving)
8672632 The coat of arms of Miggs Minor (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The coat of arms of Miggs Minor designed by himself in a period of depression)

Nathan tells David of his sin (litho)
8675999 Nathan tells David of his sin (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nathan tells David of his sin. 2 Samuel 12:7-14)

Willie Hinton's punishment (colour litho)
8645892 Willie Hinton's punishment (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Willie Hinton's punishment)

Naughty Boys (colour litho)
8650392 Naughty Boys (colour litho) by Pletsch, Oskar (1830-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naughty Boys. Illustration for Buttercups)

Sympathy (colour litho)
8641622 Sympathy (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sympathy. Illustration for The Prize, 1889.); © Look and Learn

Prison-ship in Portsmouth Harbour with the convicts going on board, 1829 (etching)
7341761 Prison-ship in Portsmouth Harbour with the convicts going on board, 1829 (etching) by Cooke, Edward William (1811-80); 20.9x28.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

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"Castigation: A Journey Through the Depths of Punishment" Step back in time and witness the power as we explore various artistic depictions throughout history. From Daniel Defoe enduring public shame in the pilory to stories of Apollo and Muses immortalized on frescoes, these captivating images reveal humanity's fascination with punishment. Marvel at Diana's wrathful transformation of Actaeon into a stag, frozen forever in marble. Experience the chilling scene of execution by the withers in Spain, captured vividly through an engraving that sends shivers down your spine. Follow Christ's agonizing ascent to Calvary portrayed on a canvas, evoking empathy for his suffering. The torment of Marsyas takes center stage as "Red Marsyas, " a remarkable 2nd-century AD marble sculpture that portrays his anguish after challenging Apollo. Witness Apelles' calumny unfold before your eyes, depicted meticulously on wood using tempera paint. Feel Adam and Eve's expulsion from paradise resonate within you through oil paintings capturing their sorrowful departure from Eden. Gaze upon statues depicting Marsyas' torment and contemplate the depth of his agony carved delicately from marble. Immerse yourself further into this journey with Jaume Cirera and Guillem Talarn's Altarpiece of Sant Miquel, where scenes are brought to life with vibrant tempera colors. Let these masterpieces transport you to a time when retribution was both feared and revered. Join us as we delve into humanity's complex relationship with punishment through artistry spanning centuries. Castigation unveils itself in myriad forms - physical pain, emotional turmoil, divine intervention - each telling its own tale etched indelibly onto our collective consciousness.