Executioners Collection

The block, axe and executioners mask. From London Pictures, published 1890

Sadrach Mesach Abednego thrown fire History series title
Sadrach, Mesach and Abednego are thrown into the fire History of Sadrach, Mesach and Abednego (series title) Thesaurus sacrarum historiaru [m] veteris testame [n] ti

Convicted pounded by four executioners, Jan Luyken, 1682

Martyrdom of St. Lawrence, Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - before 1619

St. Lawrence laying on a lattice, a fire burns, his executioners stoke the fire, the prefect is watching, surrounded by other spectators, two angels from heaven let descend a laurel wreath

Stoning of the Elders, Crispijn van de Passe (I), 1574 - 1637

Crowning with Thorns, Jan Harmensz. Muller, 1613 - 1622

Stoning of the Elders, Abraham de Bruyn, 1570

JUANES, Juan de (1523-1579). St. Behind the Saints group and the executioners appears Saul. Representation of the chapter 4, Acts of the Apostles

The King of Ashanti and his executioners
The King of the Ashanti people, Asantehene, with his executioners. The second Ashanti War was waged against this King and the British who wanted to secure the coast of West Africa

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"The Dark Tales of Executioners: A Glimpse into History's Grim Enforcers" Step back in time and explore the haunting stories surrounding executioners, those enigmatic figures who carried out society's harshest punishments. From the chilling Executioner's Block and Axe at the Tower of London to the macabre scenes depicted in various artworks, their presence looms large throughout history. Within the walls of the Tower of London, where countless lives were lost, one can still feel an eerie atmosphere resonating from The Executioner's Block and Axe. These instruments symbolize a grim duty that was executed with precision and finality. Artworks such as "The Flagellation" evoke a sense of brutality, while etchings like "Execution of Lippold ben Chluchim" transport us to Berlin in 1573, witnessing this gruesome event firsthand. Joan of Arc's tragic fate is captured vividly in a color lithograph depicting her burning at stake by English hands in Rouen during 1431. Delving deeper into medieval manuscripts reveals glimpses into religious practices intertwined with martyrdom. In MS 300 f. 201v-202r, we find suffrage prayers dedicated to St John and the Holy Innocents within Isabella of France's Psalter and Hours. Similarly, MS 300 f203v-204r showcases suffrage prayers for martyrs and St Nicholas from another page within this ancient manuscript. Examining artifacts used by executioners sheds light on their tools' sinister nature. An illustration from 1890 depicts these implements ominously displayed - reminders of their lethal purpose. Among them stands an executioner's sword from the late 17th century; its steel blade bears witness to countless lives cut short. Engravings like "Lady Jane Grey at the place of execution" immortalize somber moments when individuals faced their ultimate destiny under an executioner’s hand.