Morality Collection (#5)

The exploits of Coquibus (coloured engraving)
5998912 The exploits of Coquibus (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The exploits of Coquibus)

Cousin Peter and Cousin Paul (coloured engraving)
5998878 Cousin Peter and Cousin Paul (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cousin Peter and Cousin Paul)

"Mercy swoons before the Gate"from The Pilgrim
5615842 " Mercy swoons before the Gate" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) illustration by William Strang (1859-1921)

"Christian loses his burden"from The Pilgrim
5615837 " Christian loses his burden" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) illustration by William Strang (1859-1921)

Atheist laughing at Christian and Hopeful from The Pilgrim
5615832 Atheist laughing at Christian and Hopeful from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) illustration by Thomas Dalziel (1823-1906)

"Mr Standfast"from The Pilgrims Progress From This World
5615824 " Mr Standfast" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) Illustration by Byam Shaw (1872-1919)

"Feeble and Ready-To-Halt bring up the rear"from The Pilgrim
5615821 " Feeble and Ready-To-Halt bring up the rear" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) Illustration by Byam Shaw (1872-1919)

"Christian and Hopeful in Doubting Castle"from The Pilgrim
5615811 " Christian and Hopeful in Doubting Castle" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) Illustration by Byam Shaw (1872-1919)

Frontispiece from the Second Part of The Pilgrims Progress From This World
5615793 Frontispiece from the Second Part of The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) showing the author dreaming of Christians family

"Now Faithful play the Man, speak for thy God"from The Pilgrim
5615788 " Now Faithful play the Man, speak for thy God" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688)

"Poor man! Where art thou now? Thy day is night. "from The Pilgrim
5615786 " Poor man! Where art thou now? Thy day is night." from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688)

He that will enter in must first without Stand knocking at the Gate
5615781 He that will enter in must first without Stand knocking at the Gate..." from The Pilgrims Progress From This World

Title page from 1847 first edition of Wuthering Heights
5615773 Title page from 1847 first edition of Wuthering Heights by Emily BrontA (1818-1848) published under her pseudonym Ellis Bell by publisher Thomas Cautley Newby, London

Two Children Teasing a Cat (oil on canvas)
5667230 Two Children Teasing a Cat (oil on canvas) by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609); 66 x 88.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Mammon, 1906 (oil on canvas) [LDUCS-5260]
5853933 Mammon, 1906 (oil on canvas) [LDUCS-5260] by Adams, Elinor Proby (active from c.1908-d.1945); 128.8x153.7 cm; UCL Art Museum, University College London, UK; eUCL Art Museum

Title-page to Thomas Youngs Dies Dominica, 1639 (woodcut)
618946 Title-page to Thomas Youngs Dies Dominica, 1639 (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The true merit is modesty (chromolitho)
961373 The true merit is modesty (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The true merit is modesty)

The Wolf and the Lamb, illustration for Fables of La Fontaine, published by H
498847 The Wolf and the Lamb, illustration for Fables of La Fontaine, published by H. Fournier Aine, 1838 (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47)

The Dove and the Ant and the Lion and the Rat, illustration for Fables
498843 The Dove and the Ant and the Lion and the Rat, illustration for Fables of La Fontaine, published by H. Fournier Aine

The Philosopher Diogenes searches for an honest man in the City of London with his
485239 The Philosopher Diogenes searches for an honest man in the City of London with his Lantern, 1607 (woodcut) (detail of 485240) by English School

A Scout Smiles and Whistles under All Difficulties, 1929 (colour litho)
472981 A Scout Smiles and Whistles under All Difficulties, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eighth Scout law)

Marriage a la Mode, Plate IV, The Toilette, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451154 Marriage a la Mode, Plate IV, The Toilette, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Marriage a la Mode, Plate II, The Tete a Tete, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451152 Marriage a la Mode, Plate II, The Tete a Tete, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Married to an Old Maid, plate V from A Rakes Progress
STC451148 Married to an Old Maid, plate V from A Rakes Progress, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Scripture Reader in a Night Refuge, from London, a Pilgrimage
STC377539 Scripture Reader in a Night Refuge, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrold (1826-84) & engraved by Pannemaker & A. Doms, pub

The Lion and the Gnat (chromolitho)
724785 The Lion and the Gnat (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lion and the Gnat)

Taoist Immortals, c. 1647 (ink, colours & gold on paper)
711110 Taoist Immortals, c.1647 (ink, colours & gold on paper) by Sansetsu, Kano (1589-1651); 166.37x115.57 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

The Moralist, 1787 (hand coloured stipple engraving)
CHT430485 The Moralist, 1787 (hand coloured stipple engraving) by Smith, John Raphael (1752-1812) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: the French philosopher)

Humility, plate 7 from The Vicissitude of Human Things, 1564 (engraving)
BCC393578 Humility, plate 7 from The Vicissitude of Human Things, 1564 (engraving) by Heemskerck, Maarten van (1498-1574) (after); 22.2x29.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Riches, plate 2 from The Vicissitude of Human Things, 1564 (engraving)
BCC393574 Riches, plate 2 from The Vicissitude of Human Things, 1564 (engraving) by Heemskerck, Maarten van (1498-1574) (after); 22.3x29.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Comic postcard, Drinking man and vicar outside a pub Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Women chatting about a show Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Vicar and drunken man Date: 20th century

The night patrol of the London streets, 1853
The night patrol of the London streets. The figure of Death on horseback rides out of an overcrowded cemetery full of cholera victims

Comic postcard, Vicar and housewife Date: 20th century

A Country Girl in London by Frank Price, an entirely new and original drama of modern English life in town and country (original title: A Woman of Shame). Date: 1900s

The Castle of Labour, from ;La voie de Povrete ou de Richesse
3112311 The Castle of Labour, from; La voie de Povreteou de Richesse (The Way of Poverty or of Wealth) by Jacques Bruyant

The Parable of the Mote and the Beam, c. 1619 (oil on wood)
3086893 The Parable of the Mote and the Beam, c.1619 (oil on wood) by Fetti or Feti, Domenico (1589-1624); 61.3 x 44.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Reflections on the Works of God, 1813
1574812 Reflections on the Works of God, 1813 by Craig, William Marshall (fl.1788-1828); (add.info.: Vicar drawing moral reflections from a field of ripe wheat)

A Father and his Sons, illustration from Chap-books of the Eighteenth Century
489727 A Father and his Sons, illustration from Chap-books of the Eighteenth Century by John Ashton, pub. 1882 (litho) by English School

Frontispiece to The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
XJF365325 Frontispiece to The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, published in 1925 (litho) by Keen, Henry (fl.1920-30); Private Collection; (add.info)

Class in a primary school, Orme, 2nd March 1909 (b / w photo)
CHT287750 Class in a primary school, Orme, 2nd March 1909 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Musee National de l Education, Rouen

Kitsch French Postcard with a representation of Charity. Date: circa 1910s

Representation of Charity - Money for a poor crippled boy
A moral postcard depicting Charity as two smartly-dressed young girls offer some coins to a poor, crippled young boy with crutches, sat at the side of the street. Date: 1909

Kitsch French Postcard with a representation of Hope. Date: circa 1910s

The Idle Prentice at Play in the Church Yard During Divine Service
GHL205228 The Idle Prentice at Play in the Church Yard During Divine Service, plate III of Industry and Idleness, published 1833 (engraving) by Hogarth

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"Exploring the Depths of Morality: From Hogarth's Engravings to Nietzsche's Philosophy" In William Hogarth's "Four Times of the Day - Morning, " we witness a bustling cityscape, where individuals from different walks of life navigate their daily routines. This scene reminds us that morality is not confined to a particular time or place; it permeates every aspect of our existence. As we delve into Victorian society through "Rules to be Observed by a Victorian Family, " we uncover the strict moral code that governed their lives. Upholding virtues such as honesty, modesty, and respectability was paramount for maintaining societal order. "The Ladder of Fortune" illustrates how one's choices can shape their destiny. It serves as a reminder that morality extends beyond personal conduct; it influences our social standing and opportunities in life. Contrasting with these virtuous depictions is the provocative "Strip tease card game - Theatre suit - Conductor. " Here, temptation lures individuals towards immoral behavior, challenging their moral compasses and highlighting the constant battle between virtue and vice. Drawing inspiration from nursery rhymes like "Three Little Pigs, " we learn valuable lessons about consequences and accountability. These tales remind us that morality should guide our actions even when faced with adversity or temptation. Hogarth's powerful engraving "Gin Lane" exposes the devastating effects of alcoholism on society. It serves as a cautionary tale against indulgence in vices that erode moral values and destroy communities. Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel "The Scarlet Letter" delves into themes of sin, guilt, and redemption. Through Hester Prynne's journey, we contemplate the complexities in an unforgiving Puritanical society. In Albrecht Dürer's etching "The Knight, Death and the Devil, " we confront mortality itself.