Infidelity Collection (#2)

Amoureux (Lovers). Peinture de Simon Vouet (1590-1649). Huile sur toile, 82 x 100 cm, 1617-1618
FIA5343833 Amoureux (Lovers). Peinture de Simon Vouet (1590-1649). Huile sur toile, 82 x 100 cm, 1617-1618. Art francais, art baroque. Musee des Beaux Arts Pouchkine, Moscou

Liebeshandel - The Love Affair
Vintage engraving by Albrech Durer, showing Liebeshandel - The Love Affair, c.1514

Paolo and Francesca da Rimini (XXXL)
Paolo and Francesca da Rimini(Dantes " inferno" )

Scene de marche et le Christ avec la femme adultere - Christ
FIA5407855 Scene de marche et le Christ avec la femme adultere - Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery, by Aertsen, Pieter dit Lange Pier (Pierre le Long)(1508-1575). Oil on wood

A skinny old man with an emacie face is stretching, his suit
XEE4136916 A skinny old man with an emacie face is stretching, his suit, his shoes and a carnival mask are dragging near his diaper (a sheet jete on a couch), in " La Vie Populaire"

Venus and Maia, 1575-80 (oil on canvas)
AIS5384256 Venus and Maia, 1575-80 (oil on canvas) by Spranger, Bartholomaeus (1546-1611); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Venus and Maia)

Inferno, Canto 5 : Paolo and Francesca, illustration from The Divine Comedy
GIA745732 Inferno, Canto 5 : Paolo and Francesca, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Front cover of The Mistress by Jules Renard, 1896 (litho)
472887 Front cover of The Mistress by Jules Renard, 1896 (litho) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 187x125 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Maitresse by Jules Renard (1864-1910) H

Unfaithfulness, c. 1575 (oil on canvas)
3700769 Unfaithfulness, c.1575 (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); 189.9 A-- 189.9 cm; National Gallery, London

A shoemaker and his unfaithful wife from Lights of Canopus
3619847 A shoemaker and his unfaithful wife from Lights of Canopus, 1847 (ink and pigment on paper) by Persian School, (19th century); 35x21.5 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

Helen Brought to Paris, 1776 (oil on canvas)
FIA5388054 Helen Brought to Paris, 1776 (oil on canvas) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 143.3 x 198.3 cm; American Art Museum, Smithsonian Institute, USA; American, out of copyright

Italian cartoon on the adulterous wife, 17th Century (litho)
5208510 Italian cartoon on the adulterous wife, 17th Century (litho) by Italian School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian cartoon on the adulterous wife, 17th Century)

That you Flossie, Darling! (chromolitho)
2805180 That you Flossie, Darling! (chromolitho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: That you Flossie, Darling! Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Awfully sorry, I can t get to the office today (chromolitho)
2800645 Awfully sorry, I can t get to the office today (chromolitho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Awfully sorry, I can t get to the office today)

Comic postcard, Husband returns home to wife Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Unhappy husbands whose wives don t understand them Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two neighbours chatting Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man visits fortune teller Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman reprimands servant Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Wife, husband and secretary Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Boy sees father kissing the servant Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Birds with nest of eggs
Comic postcard, Birds with nest of three eggs, one of them a different colour Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Stout and bitter - man and mistress outside shop window Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man, wife and pretty woman paddling in the sea Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Seaside attractions Date: 20th century
humorous, fun, funny, comic, card, postcard, british, donald, mcgill, woman, women, middle, aged, fat, plump, obese, sea, seaside, beach, man, men, couple, smiling, happy, holiday, holidays, summer

Crying woman with antlers (colour litho)
3096322 Crying woman with antlers (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crying woman with antlers. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Comic postcard, Stone Age attractions Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple and plump lady. I haven t brought my wife with me - but its all right, I ve left her behind before. Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, offer from a photographer Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, woman on mans lap Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, hen and suspicious cockerel Date: 20th century

The Story of Susanna, front panel of a wedding chest, c. 1450 (tempera on panel)
XOT351151 The Story of Susanna, front panel of a wedding chest, c.1450 (tempera on panel) by Giovanni di Ser Giovanni, (Lo Scheggia) (15th c.); Museo della Casa Fiorentina Antica, Palazzo Davanzati

Hullabaloo against a Tailor (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT163964 Hullabaloo against a Tailor (engraving) (b/w photo) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Inferno, Canto 5 : The soul of Francesca Da Rimini speaks to Dante
GIA745731 Inferno, Canto 5 : The soul of Francesca Da Rimini speaks to Dante, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Inferno, Canto 5 : The souls of Paolo and Francesca, illustration from
GIA745730 Inferno, Canto 5 : The souls of Paolo and Francesca, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

The Letter, 1877 (oil on panel)
CH401473 The Letter, 1877 (oil on panel) by Stone, Marcus (1840-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: or An Appeal for Mercy; ); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Venus and Vulcan, 1590 (oil on canvas)
3956479 Venus and Vulcan, 1590 (oil on canvas) by Cornelisz. van Haarlem, Cornelis (1562-1638); 181x207 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: The goddess Venus with her husband Vulcan)

Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery (oil on canvas)
LMG128866 Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery (oil on canvas) by Gandolfi, Gaetano (1734-1802); 94x111.8 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Temple Newsam House)

F. 39r Conjugal Law, an adulterous wife appearing in court
XIR175904 F.39r Conjugal Law, an adulterous wife appearing in court, from Justiniani in Fortiatum (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Biblioteca Monasterio del Escorial, Madrid

The sweet-scented China Rose, Infidelity
The sweet-scented China Rose, Rosa chinensis, Infidelity; The blue Hepatica, Hepatica nobilis, Confidence. Handcoloured lithograph by Dean

Woman holding a pear (colour litho)
3096440 Woman holding a pear (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman holding a pear. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Inferno, Canto 5 : Francesca Da Rimini describes her death
GIA745733 Inferno, Canto 5 : Francesca Da Rimini describes her death, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn observed by Queen Katherine, 1870 (oil on canvas)
CH401474 Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn observed by Queen Katherine, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Stone, Marcus (1840-1921); 121.9x182.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Venus, Adonis and Cupid (oil on canvas)
3937515 Venus, Adonis and Cupid (oil on canvas) by Akerstrom, Jonas (1759-95); 173x130 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Venus, Goddess of Love, tries to seduce the mortal Adonis)

Jupiter, Antiope and Cupid Cupidon, 17th century (painting)
AIS5384860 Jupiter, Antiope and Cupid Cupidon, 17th century (painting) by Aachen, Johann or Hans von (1552-1616); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; eIberfoto; German, out of copyright

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"Exploring the Complexities of Infidelity: A Captivating Journey Through Art and History" From ancient myths to modern-day encounters, the concept has intrigued humanity for centuries. In a captivating display, this collection of diverse images offers glimpses into the intricate web of emotions surrounding this taboo topic. In one striking scene, we witness a woman raising her skirts defiantly, as if warding off the devil himself. Symbolic and powerful, it reminds us that temptation lurks around every corner. Moving forward in time, we encounter Sita finding Rama—an iconic moment from Indian mythology where loyalty triumphs over betrayal. The tale serves as a reminder that even amidst darkness, faithfulness can prevail. A nurse administering an enema syringe to a man in bed may seem peculiar at first glance. However, it symbolizes the discomfort and consequences that often accompany unfaithful actions—a painful reminder that no secret remains hidden forever. The intricately detailed cabinet from Antwerp transports us back to 17th-century Europe when infidelity was whispered behind closed doors. Its craftsmanship reflects both opulence and secrecy—themes synonymous with extramarital affairs during those times. An awkward encounter with a prostitute on London's streets brings forth mixed emotions—desire mingled with guilt or regret. This snapshot captures society's conflicting attitudes towards infidelity throughout history. In Marcus Stone's painting depicting Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn observed by Queen Catherine, we glimpse jealousy and heartbreak intertwined within royal circles—a poignant portrayal of love betrayed under watchful eyes. Delving deeper into religious artistry reveals Christ forgiving an adulteress—a compassionate gesture reminding us all of our fallibility and capacity for redemption despite our transgressions. A comic postcard featuring a couple at the seaside receiving a letter from their absent spouse adds humor to this complex subject matter. It highlights how infidelity permeates popular culture across different eras while provoking laughter and introspection.