Hanging Death Collection

Stories of the Passion of Christ: Judas, after betraying Jesus for thirty denarii, hangs himself, 1514 (fresco)
8832416 Stories of the Passion of Christ: Judas, after betraying Jesus for thirty denarii, hangs himself, 1514 (fresco) by Botoneri, Giovanni di Cherasco (16th century); Santuario di San Magno

Butcher's shop, Mayfair, London (b/w photo)
8676253 Butcher's shop, Mayfair, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Butcher's shop, Mayfair, London)

Where shall I hang the Kaiser? (colour litho)
8656705 Where shall I hang the Kaiser? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Where shall I hang the Kaiser)

Still going strong at Stoke Newington (colour litho)
8656631 Still going strong at Stoke Newington (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Still going strong at Stoke Newington. Man carrying many children)

Sea Adventure: Pirates decoying an American ship (colour litho)
8669366 Sea Adventure: Pirates decoying an American ship (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pirates decoying an American ship)

Apotheke / Pharmacy (colour litho)
8666233 Apotheke / Pharmacy (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apotheke)

The Hanging of the Greek Patriarch at Constantinople (litho)
8670512 The Hanging of the Greek Patriarch at Constantinople (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hanging of the Greek Patriarch at Constantinople)

There's Nae Luck about the House (colour litho)
8650482 There's Nae Luck about the House (colour litho) by Beddington, Alice Maud (1862-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: There's Nae Luck about the House)

A court in Shoreditch, London (b/w photo)
8676159 A court in Shoreditch, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A court in Shoreditch, London)

The death of Absalom (litho)
8675938 The death of Absalom (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Absalom. 2 Samuel 18:9-10)

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Hanging death is a tragic and haunting reality that has been used as a method of execution throughout history. The act of hanging someone until they are dead is a brutal and inhumane form of punishment that has been carried out for centuries. Whether it be as a means of capital punishment, suicide, or murder, the image of someone suspended by their neck evokes feelings of horror and despair. The sight of a body swinging lifelessly from a rope is chilling and unsettling, serving as a stark reminder of the fragility and preciousness of life. The physical act itself is violent and cruel, causing immense pain and suffering to the victim before ultimately ending their existence. Despite its gruesome nature, hanging death continues to be practiced in some parts of the world today. It serves as a sobering reminder of humanity's capacity for cruelty and barbarity towards one another. Hanging death is not just an archaic form of punishment but also a harrowing symbol of mankind's darkest impulses. It stands as a grim testament to the depths to which we can sink when driven by hatred, vengeance, or indifference towards our fellow human beings. May we strive towards compassion, empathy, and justice in order to prevent such horrors from ever occurring again.