Condamne A Mort Collection

"Condamné à mort: A Glimpse into the Dark History of Capital Punishment" Step back in time to witness the chilling moments when lives hung by a thread

Condamne A Mort Collection: Anne Boleyn in the Tower of London (1536), 1835 (oil on canvas)

Anne Boleyn in the Tower of London (1536), 1835 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4688050 Anne Boleyn in the Tower of London (1536), 1835 (oil on canvas) by Cibot, Edouard (Francois Berthelemy Michel) (1799-1877); Musee Rolin, Autun

Condamne A Mort Collection: Missal with scene of the Crucifixion. School of Avignon (1409). Gothic art. Miniature Painting

Missal with scene of the Crucifixion. School of Avignon (1409). Gothic art. Miniature Painting. SPAIN
CUL4868275 Missal with scene of the Crucifixion. School of Avignon (1409). Gothic art. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

Condamne A Mort Collection: Way of the Cross, Saint-Mandet Church, Ferriere-sur-Larcon 1931

Way of the Cross, Saint-Mandet Church, Ferriere-sur-Larcon 1931
7301849 Way of the Cross, Saint-Mandet Church, Ferriere-sur-Larcon 1931 by Richon, Paule (active c.1925-1950); (add.info.: Jesus is condemned to death)

Condamne A Mort Collection: Ancient Rome: Criminals being attacked by wild animals, 1866 (coloured engraving)

Ancient Rome: Criminals being attacked by wild animals, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702500 Ancient Rome: Criminals being attacked by wild animals, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Condamne A Mort Collection: Human Sacrifice in the Gauls (oil on canvas)

Human Sacrifice in the Gauls (oil on canvas)
YOU4420007 Human Sacrifice in the Gauls (oil on canvas) by Isabey, Jean-Baptiste (1767-1855); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Chambery, Savoie, Rhone-Alpes, France; (add.info.: Human Sacrifice in the Gauls)

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"Condamné à mort: A Glimpse into the Dark History of Capital Punishment" Step back in time to witness the chilling moments when lives hung by a thread. In Anne Boleyn's final days, confined within the Tower of London in 1536, her portrait captures the anguish and uncertainty that engulfed her. The Gibet of Montigny, abolished in 1485, witnessed a thief meeting his fate at its merciless hands. Delve further into history as an ancient manuscript reveals scenes from the 15th century where men were condemned to death by hanging. Meanwhile, Sir H. M. Stanley's intervention saved an old prisoner from being burned alive; his plea for mercy to Mtesa, king of Uganda, proved successful. Witnessing public executions was not uncommon - arsonists and murderers faced their ultimate punishment in full view of society. From parricides led towards crucifixion to prisoners sentenced by Japan's Taikoun War Council after daimios' revolt - these images depict humanity's darkest side. The arts also bear witness to these grim events; Aristide Bruant's poem translated into German brings forth emotions while a painting depicts the Way of the Cross at Saint-Mandet Church in Ferriere-sur-Larcon (1931). Jules Depaquit illustrates Ravaillac being quartered and Gilles de Rais facing execution for murder and heresy through haunting miniatures. Moving closer to modern times, Georges Cadoudal meets his end on the guillotine during Vendee Wars (1804), immortalized by Jules Armand de Polignac’s brushstrokes. Even Ancient Rome had its share of gruesome punishments with criminals left defenseless against wild animals. These glimpses into our past serve as reminders of how far we have come in our pursuit for justice tempered with compassion. As we reflect upon these historical moments stained with bloodshed, may we strive for a more humane and enlightened future.