Criminality Collection

Clouds, Sunshine, 1889 (colour litho)
8635289 Clouds, Sunshine, 1889 (colour litho) by Merry, Tom (c.1852-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clouds, Sunshine, 1889)

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

Fagin from Oliver Twist (colour litho)
8635506 Fagin from Oliver Twist (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fagin from Oliver Twist, by Charles Dickens)

Annual Inspection of the Middlesex Industrial School at Feltham, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Annual Inspection of the Middlesex Industrial School at Feltham, 1865. 'The annual inspection of the school established at Feltham, near Hounslow,..."to make provision for the care

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

The Life of Captain Charlie Vane/Mary Read, A Female Pirate, 19th century (print)
7339230 The Life of Captain Charlie Vane/Mary Read, A Female Pirate, 19th century (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 46x43.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The pirates of Cuba, 19th century (print)
7339234 The pirates of Cuba, 19th century (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 24.4x23.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London

A pirate prepares for ambush, mid 19th century (coloured engraving)
7339198 A pirate prepares for ambush, mid 19th century (coloured engraving) by Debelle, Alexandre (1805-97) (after); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: A)

Buried Treasure, early 20th century (book illustration)
7339186 Buried Treasure, early 20th century (book illustration) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); 57x51.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

"For our parson" (litho)
8650628 "For our parson" (litho) by Hardy, Paul (1862-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: "For our parson." Illustration for The Smugglers by Charles G Harper)

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"Criminality Through the Ages: A Glimpse into History's Dark Side" Little Tom Thumb, 1938 (print): In this captivating print, we see a young boy navigating the treacherous world of crime, reminding us that criminality knows no age boundaries. The murder of Richard II of England in Pontefract Castle in 1400 (litho): This haunting lithograph transports us to a time when even royalty was not immune to the clutches of criminal acts, shedding light on the fragility of power and its potential consequences. Smugglers in the mountains on a mule track, Italy, historical woodcut: Step back into Italy's past as you witness smugglers maneuvering through treacherous terrains with their illicit cargo, showcasing how geographical barriers often became playgrounds for criminal activities. Two highwaymen on horses wait in the forest for their next victim (1898), Germany: This evocative painting captures the tension and anticipation felt by these notorious outlaws as they lurk within nature's embrace, ready to strike fear into unsuspecting travelers. Various forms of mutilation and torture: From flagellation to impaling on racks, this chilling description serves as a stark reminder of humanity's capacity for inflicting unimaginable pain upon one another throughout history. Torture during World War I: Unveiling an unsettling reality from Belgium's past is this digitally restored reproduction depicting stripped civilians being used as shields against military troops - an alarming testament to how war can breed heinous acts against innocent individuals. Persecutions of Christians by Emperor Diocletian: Travel back centuries ago to Rome where early Christians faced brutal persecution under Emperor Diocletian’s reign; this digitally restored reproduction offers insight into religious intolerance and its devastating consequences. Torture through artistry.