Humiliated Collection (#4)

Punishment meted out to traitors by the Boers (colour litho)
2782174 Punishment meted out to traitors by the Boers (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punishment meted out to traitors by the Boers)

Crispis jacket (colour litho)
2818753 Crispis jacket (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crispis jacket. Satire on the humiliating outcome of Italys colonial ambitions in Ethiopia)

The Mayor of a small french town interrogates two women accused of sleeping with
STC368759 The Mayor of a small french town interrogates two women accused of sleeping with the enemy, 1944 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

A Coward comforted, or A Scene immediately after the Duel, published by J
NCO191701 A Coward comforted, or A Scene immediately after the Duel, published by J. Aitken in 1789 (hand-coloured etching) by English School

Punch cartoon: The Duel Decided - the defeat of France in the Franco-Prussian War (engraving)
6034798 Punch cartoon: The Duel Decided - the defeat of France in the Franco-Prussian War (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Christ Carrying the Cross with St. Veronica (wood)
XBP391890 Christ Carrying the Cross with St. Veronica (wood) by Flemish School, (15th century); Rockefeller Chapel, University of Chicago, Illinois, USA; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Flemish

I ve got him on a string you see (colour litho)
818303 I ve got him on a string you see (colour litho) by Hardy, Dudley (1867-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: I ve got him on a string you see)

Ms 1-2005, ff. 182v-183r: David praying, historiated initial from the Macclesfield Psalter
FIT276999 Ms 1-2005, ff.182v-183r: David praying, historiated initial from the Macclesfield Psalter, Use of Sarum, East Anglia, c.1330 (vellum) by English School

Humiliation of the Roman army by the Samnites at the Caudine Forks, 321 BC (engraving)
3647061 Humiliation of the Roman army by the Samnites at the Caudine Forks, 321 BC (engraving) by Vogel, Hermann (1856-1918); Private Collection; (add.info)

His Only Friend, 1875 (oil on canvas)
3822288 His Only Friend, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934); 60.4x84.4 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; English, out of copyright

"After supper comes the bill"(engraving)
3626549 " After supper comes the bill" (engraving) by Burton, Frederick William (1816-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: " After supper comes the bill")

Nappy in Tow, 1803 (hand-coloured etching)
3244695 Nappy in Tow, 1803 (hand-coloured etching) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire

An old custom in Montlucon, France (colour litho)
2807756 An old custom in Montlucon, France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An old custom in Montlucon, France)

Louis XVI of France forced to don a Phrygian cap by the sans-culottes after their invasion of the Tuileries Palace
3647578 Louis XVI of France forced to don a Phrygian cap by the sans-culottes after their invasion of the Tuileries Palace, 1792 (engraving) by Lix

Mr Pickwick in the Pound, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens
IL193491 Mr Pickwick in the Pound, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B.W. Matz, 1924 (colour litho) by Copping

Final triumph (chromolitho)
2817186 Final triumph (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Final triumph. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Punch cartoon: Versailles, October 5 1870 - the humiliation of France in the Franco-Prussian War (engraving)
6034794 Punch cartoon: Versailles, October 5 1870 - the humiliation of France in the Franco-Prussian War (engraving) by Tenniel

King Francis I of France imprisoned in Milan after his defeat at the Battle of Pavia, 1525 (litho)
5997274 King Francis I of France imprisoned in Milan after his defeat at the Battle of Pavia, 1525 (litho) by Treidler, Adolph (1846-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Making Him Dance (colour litho)
818309 Making Him Dance (colour litho) by Hardy, Dudley (1867-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making Him Dance. Russo-Japanese War cartoon.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Lucretia (engraving)
2810996 Lucretia (engraving) by Scharf, George Junior (1820-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucretia. Illustration for Lays of Ancient Rome by Lord Macaulay (Longman)

Death of Lucretia
LLM461854 Death of Lucretia by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Lucretia. Illustration for Historia de Europa by Emilio Castelar (1895)

Christ Mocked in the Presence of the Virgin and Saint Dominic (fresco)
ALI308360 Christ Mocked in the Presence of the Virgin and Saint Dominic (fresco) by Angelico, Fra (c.1387-1455) (school of); Church of San Marco, Florence

View of the Hustings in Covent Garden - The Westminster Election November 1806, pub
3025924 View of the Hustings in Covent Garden - The Westminster Election November 1806, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

The Sultan of Morocco amusing by playing a joke on his Grand Vizier (colour litho)
3097576 The Sultan of Morocco amusing by playing a joke on his Grand Vizier (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lucretia among her maidens (engraving)
654094 Lucretia among her maidens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucretia among her maidens)

MS 1-2005, fol. 183r: A Man Riding Backwards, marginal decoration from the Macclesfield
FIT309727 MS 1-2005, fol. 183r: A Man Riding Backwards, marginal decoration from the Macclesfield Psalter, Use of Sarum, East Anglia, c.1330 (vellum) by English School

View of the Hustings in Covent Garden, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806
NCO190159 View of the Hustings in Covent Garden, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint) by Gillray

Italian envoys signing the peace treaty to end the First Italo-Ethiopian War before Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia
6000563 Italian envoys signing the peace treaty to end the First Italo-Ethiopian War before Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia, 1896 (engraving) by French School

Falstaff in the washbasket (chromolitho)
1093617 Falstaff in the washbasket (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff in the washbasket. A scene from Shakespeares The Merry Wives of Windsor)

Ecce Homo, c. 1480. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
Ecce Homo, c. 1480

The Crowning with Thorns, c. 1480. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
The Crowning with Thorns, c. 1480

Crowning with Thorns, c. 1631. Creator: Jacques Callot
Crowning with Thorns, c. 1631

Ecce Homo, c. 1631. Creator: Jacques Callot
Ecce Homo, c. 1631

The Crowning with Thorns, c. 1624 / 1625. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Crowning with Thorns, c. 1624/1625

The Ecce Homo, c. 1618. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Ecce Homo, c. 1618

The Crowning with Thorns, c. 1618. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Crowning with Thorns, c. 1618

Ecce Homo, c. 1624 / 1625. Creator: Jacques Callot
Ecce Homo, c. 1624/1625

The Carrying of the Cross. Creator: Ludwig of Ulm
The Carrying of the Cross

Christ Stripped of His Garment. Creator: Ludwig of Ulm
Christ Stripped of His Garment

Christ Crowned with Thorns, 1470 / 1480. Creator: Workshop of the Master of the Aachen
Christ Crowned with Thorns, 1470/1480

Ecce Homo, 1613. Creator: Jacques Callot
Ecce Homo, 1613

Ecce Homo, second half 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Ecce Homo, second half 16th century

Christ Carrying the Cross. Creator: Valerio Belli
Christ Carrying the Cross

The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise, 1791. Creator: Benjamin West
The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise, 1791

Christ Carrying the Cross, probably 1491. Creator: Benvenuto di Giovanni
Christ Carrying the Cross, probably 1491

Hudibras and the Skimmington (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, Plate 7), February 1725-26

Hudibras Encounters the Skimmington (Plate 7: Illustrations to Samuel Butlers Hudibras), 1725-30 (?)

Hudibras in Tribulation (Twelve Large Illustrations for Saumel Butlers Hudibras, Plate 6), February 1725-26

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"Humiliated: A Journey Through History's Tales of Shame and Mockery" Step into the past and witness moments of humiliation captured in art. From political submissions to artistic punishments, these images depict the vulnerability and degradation experienced by individuals throughout history. In 1077, Henry IV's submission at Canossa is immortalized in an unknown painting. The once powerful ruler humbles himself before Pope Gregory VII, a moment that forever stains his legacy. Queen Margaret places a paper crown on the Duke of York's head in a painting from the 18th century. This symbolic act reveals her triumph over him, leaving him feeling exposed and belittled. The German punishment known as the "Shame Flute" showcases how being a poor musician could lead to public humiliation. Those who failed to meet musical standards were forced to play this instrument while being mocked by their peers. Even great conquerors like Alexander the Great faced moments of humiliation. Though celebrated for his victories, he too experienced setbacks that left him questioning his own invincibility. General Methuen surrendering to de la Rey during the 2nd Boer War highlights another instance of personal defeat. As he relinquishes control, his pride is shattered under the weight of defeat. Religious narratives also capture instances of humiliation with profound impact. In scenes depicting Jesus' Passion, we witness Him stripped of His clothes - an act meant to degrade and expose His vulnerability. From Christ's crowning with thorns to His flagellation and mocking, artists have depicted these painful moments throughout centuries. Each stroke on canvas portrays not only physical suffering but also emotional torment inflicted upon Him. Lastly, Robert van Audenaerde's "Mocking of Christ" encapsulates both physical abuse and psychological torment endured by Jesus at human hands. These paintings serve as reminders that even divinity can be subjected to shame and ridicule. These captivating artworks remind us that humiliation has been woven into our shared history.