Pleading Collection (#9)

The Last Judgement, ca. 1548-50. Creator: Cornelis Bos
The Last Judgement, ca. 1548-50

La reconoissance de Fonrose, 1786. Creator: Robert de Launay
La reconoissance de Fonrose, 1786

Haman begs Esther for his Life, 16th-mid 16th century ?. Circle of Pseudo-Aert Ortkens. Formerly attributed to School of Lucas van Leyden

Scene with the Presentation of a Saints Relic (recto); Head of a Woman (verso), 1800-1900

Caricature, 19th century. Creator: Anon
Caricature, 19th century

La politesse Francoise, or The English Ladies Petition to His Excellency the Mushroom Ambassador, May 4, 1789

Swearing a Bastard Child!, December 20, 1800. December 20, 1800
Swearing a Bastard Child!, December 20, 1800

Goetz and Friar Martin, after 1845. after 1845. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Goetz and Friar Martin, after 1845

The Gopis Plead with Krishna to Return Their Clothing, Page from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of Lord Vishnu) series, ca. 1610

Saint Teresa of Avila Interceding for Souls in Purgatory. Creator: Workshop of
Saint Teresa of Avila Interceding for Souls in Purgatory. (1630 to 1633)

The Last Judgment, ca. 1520-25. Creator: Joos van Cleve
The Last Judgment, ca. 1520-25

The Gopis Plead with Krishna to Return Their Clothing... ca. 1560-65. Creator: Master
The Gopis Plead with Krishna to Return Their Clothing: Folio from " Isarda" Bhagavata Purana, ca. 1560-65. Hindu devotional worship (bhakti)

Venus and Adonis, 1550s. Creator: Titian
Venus and Adonis, 1550s

King Henry VI with Representatives of the Lords and Commons, 1446, (1947). Creator: Unknown
King Henry VI with Representatives of the Lords and Commons, 1446, (1947). Detail from an illuminated charter, according to the terms of which King Henry VI granted lands

Queen Phillippa Interceding for the Citizens of Calais, (1347), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Queen Phillippa Interceding for the Citizens of Calais, (1347), 1890. Philippa of Hainault successfully persuaded her husband King Edward III to spare the lives of the Burghers of Calais during

Meeting of Queen Louise and Napoleon I in Tilsit, 6 July 1807, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Meeting of Queen Louise and Napoleon I in Tilsit, 6 July 1807, (1936). Zusammenkunft Der Konigin Luise Mit Napoleon I In Tilsit, 6 Juli 1807

Barbarossa pleads for help from Henry the Lion, 1176, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Barbarossa pleads for help from Henry the Lion, 1176, (1936). Friedrich Barbarossa Fleht Heinrich Den Lowen Um Hilfe An. 1176

The Scene of the Tragedy of Coriolanus, 1749. Creator: Unknown
The Scene of the Tragedy of Coriolanus, 1749. In the foreground, Coriolanuss mother Volumnia and his wife Virgilia dissuade him from destroying Rome

Marie Therese of Angouleme, Duchesse de Bourbon, early 19th century? Creator: Unknown
Marie Therese of Angouleme, Duchesse de Bourbon, early 19th century? Portrait of Marie Therese of Angouleme, Duchesse de Bourbon (1778-1851)

Condemnation of Anne Boleyn, (mid 19th century). Creator: George C Finden
Condemnation of Anne Boleyn, (mid 19th century). Anne Boleyn, her arms raised in supplication, stands before King Henry VIII, facing the court

Hectors Farewell to Andromache (oil on canvas)
XJL215046 Hectors Farewell to Andromache (oil on canvas) by Julien de Parme, Jean Antoine (1736-99); Prado, Madrid, Spain; French, out of copyright

The Lion and the Mouse: Sweet Mercy is Nobilitys True Badge, oil on canvas by Rebecca Solomon, monogrammed, 1865, in a gilt frame with ridged edges, thought to be original. Date: 1865

Lady Elizabeth Gray soliciting assistance and protection from Edward IV, (1793). 18th century imagining of Lady Elizabeth Grey (c1437-1492), said to be the most beautiful woman in England

Pleading, 1876. Artist: Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema
Pleading, 1876

Benefits of a plentiful harvest, 1813. Artist
Benefits of a plentiful harvest, 1813. Lord Mayor Scholey sitting enthroned and pointing to a pair of scales where a loaf is much lighter than the prescribed weight

A frolic at the melon shop in Piccadilly, 1826. The scene is set in the garden of Mrs Coutts house, Stratton Street where she threatens the Duke of St Albans with a horse-whip

The secret insult! or bribery & corruption rejected!!!, 1820. Queen Caroline stands facing Lord Hutchinson, who begs her to abandon her claim to the throne; on the right is Alderman Matthew Wood in

Sanctuary, 1867. Artist: Richard Burchett
Sanctuary, 1867. Battle scene from the War of the Roses showing Edward of York pursuing Lancastrians who had sought sanctuary at Tewkesbury Abbey, Gloucestershite

Swear to me, Hagen, my son!, 1924. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Swear to me, Hagen, my son!, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods. Alberich goes to his son while he is sleeping and implores him to get the ring back

The ring upon thy hand - ah be implored! For Wotan fling it away!, 1924. Artist
The ring upon thy hand -..ah be implored! For Wotan fling it away!, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods

Ohe! Ohe! Horrible dragon, O swallow me not! Spare the life of poor Loge!, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie

Young Owen Appeals to the King, 1911. How Arthur was made king and won his kingdom. From Stories of the Knights of the Round Table by Henry Gilbert, first edition, 1911

John Warde, out on a ledge on the 17th floor of the Hotel Gotham, New York, USA, 1938. He remained on the ledge for eleven hours before finally jumping

Husbands and Fathers, 1916. Artist: Louis Raemaekers
Husbands and Fathers, 1916. Plate 12 from The Great War: A Neutrals Indictment by Louis Raemaekers, 1916. The cartoons of the Dutch artist Louis Raemaekers (1869-1956)

The Judgement of Solomon. Depiction of the scene from Kings 3: 16-28. After a 15th century German manuscript

Queen Philippa Pleads for the Men of Calais, c1907. From My Book of True Stories. [Blackie and Son Limited, London]

Tetouan - Street Beggar
" One can admire the stubborn insistence of the Maghreb" - a pleading Tetouan street beggar holding out his bowl and asking for alms. Date: 1930s

The Only Way We Can Save Her [Democracy]. American cartoon, 1939, by Carey Orr against U. S
CARTOON: U.S. INTERVENTION. The Only Way We Can Save Her [Democracy]. American cartoon, 1939, by Carey Orr against U.S. intervention in European wars

Catherine Of Aragon Katherine Of Aragon Pleading
Catherine of Aragon pleading her own case before King Henry VIII. After an 18th century print by William Ward after the painting by Richard Westall

The interview between Cleopatra and Octavian, after his victory over Mark Anthony at the battle of Actium in 31 BC, where she pleads her innocence. Cleopatra VII Philopator, 69 BC - 30 BC

The Judicial Duel. The Plaintiff Opening His Case Before The Judge. Copy Of Miniature In 15Th Century Manuscript Ceremonies Des Gages Des Batailles

Man In Chains With Hands Clasped

Irish Jewish Museum, Portobello Dublin, Ireland

Co Donegal, Inishowen Mamore Gap, Shrine

Jesus With Arms Stretched Towards Heaven

Worship To The Father

Black and white mixed-breed dog standing in stream, looking at camera

The Wolf pleading against the Fox, in front of the Monkey, ca. 1838

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"Pleading for Justice: A Glimpse into the Power of Persuasion" In the realm of art and history, pleading takes center stage as a powerful tool to seek justice, redemption, and mercy. From Rembrandt's iconic painting "The Return of the Prodigal Son" to Artemisia Gentileschi's captivating portrayal of Esther before Ahasuerus, we witness individuals desperately pleading their case. Centuries later, Roger Casement stands defiantly in 1916 as he pleads for his life amidst political turmoil. Meanwhile, within the hallowed halls of justice in the Court of Exchequer and Court of Common Pleas, lawyers like Mlle Miropolski passionately advocate for their clients' rights. Yet it is not only in courts that pleas are heard; they echo through historical events too. In 1926, A. J. Cook leads miners who plead for fair treatment during strikes while Telescopic Philanthropy by John Tenniel depicts an era where charity was sought from afar. Even literature captures these moments vividly - Charles Dickens portrays a character going down on his knee in Hard Times as a desperate plea for compassion. St Teresa of Avila kneels with an angel symbolizing justice beside her while King Stephen's queen petitions Empress Matilda fervently seeking her husband's release. These glimpses into pleading remind us that throughout time and across various mediums – be it art or real-life scenarios – humans have recognized its power to move hearts and change destinies. Whether it is a plea for forgiveness or fairness, these acts demonstrate our innate desire to be heard and understood. Ultimately, "Pleading" unveils the universal human longing for empathy and compassion when faced with adversity or injustice. It serves as a reminder that even in our darkest hours, there is hope - hope that someone will listen attentively to our pleas and grant us the solace we seek.