Punished Collection (#2)

Newgate Prison in London 1800, 1800
3479352 Newgate Prison in London 1800, 1800; (add.info.: Newgate Prison in London, 1800.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A nurse who has disciplined a child, 1850
3478003 A nurse who has disciplined a child, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a nursemaid who has disciplined a child by making them face the corner whilst the other children continue to play)

Letters L and M: rabbit and swift, c.1920 (print)
DUV4205975 Letters L and M: rabbit and swift, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon

Warships at anchor, 1850
3479382 Warships at anchor, 1850; (add.info.: Warships at anchor at the mouth of the Thames awaiting the tide. The vessel on the right is a sailing vessel while the one next to her is transitional)

Farnese Bull Group Dirce, wife of Lycos, is attached by Amphion and Zethos to a bull in order to take revenge for
BEN5480476 Farnese Bull Group Dirce, wife of Lycos, is attached by Amphion and Zethos to a bull in order to take revenge for the outrage suffered by their mother Antiope

Farnese Bull Group Dirce, wife of Lycos, is attached by Amphion and Zethos to a bull in order to take revenge for
BEN5480465 Farnese Bull Group Dirce, wife of Lycos, is attached by Amphion and Zethos to a bull in order to take revenge for the outrage suffered by their mother Antiope

A man being punished by a cangue
5312117 A man being punished by a cangue; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a man being punished by a cangue, a device that was used for public humiliation and corporal punishment)

A schoolmaster administrating corporal punishment
5616224 A schoolmaster administrating corporal punishment; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a schoolmaster administrating corporal punishment. Dated 19th Century)

Engraving depicting Pentonville Prison, London, 19th century
5308889 Engraving depicting Pentonville Prison, London, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Pentonville Prison, London. Dated 19th century 01/02/1843); Universal History Archive/UIG

Punishment of the bad student, c.1880 (print)
7293379 Punishment of the bad student, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Education. The class. Punishment of the student by the teacher, he hit his fingers with a wooden stick)

Gleichen and Muhlberg, 1838 (engraving)
7268709 Gleichen and Muhlberg, 1838 (engraving); 16.0x22.3 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption Gleichen und Muhlberg in Thuringia, From Kunstanst. d. Bibliogr. Instit)

Castle and town of Hohenzollern, 1850 (engraving)
7268707 Castle and town of Hohenzollern, 1850 (engraving); 16.0x22.3 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption Castle and City of Siegmaringen (Hohenzollern), From Art. d. Bibl

Disturbed inmate, 1889
3479379 Disturbed inmate, 1889; (add.info.: Disturbed inmate of Woking jail placed in the padded cell. 7th September 1889.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Tantalus, 17th century (engraving)
3480577 Tantalus, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Tantalus. Engraving from Tableaux du temple des muses (1655) by Michel de Marolles (1600 - 1681)

Kitty Flynn, 1850
3507333 Kitty Flynn, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of Kitty Flynn, with of Charles W. Bullard, an American criminal who was also as Piano Charley'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive

The Devil and the Damned. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass)
8711578 The Devil and the Damned. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass); (add.info.: Strasbourg Cathedral. Stained glass. The Devil and the Damned. Strasbourg. France.); © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Title page of "Dei delitti e delle pene" by Cesare Beccaria (1738-1794), 1890 (engraving)
AIS5355443 Title page of "Dei delitti e delle pene" by Cesare Beccaria (1738-1794), 1890 (engraving); Biblioteca de Catalunya, Barcelona

Neuhaus Castle on the Danube, 1838 (engraving)
7268725 Neuhaus Castle on the Danube, 1838 (engraving); 19.8x28.3 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption Neuhaus Castle on the Danube in Upper Austria, From Art Stanst. D)

Castle wall, unknown (engraving)
7273650 Castle wall, unknown (engraving); 20.5x9.8 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: The picture shows a medieval fortress wall with a large watchtower)

An engraving depicting a nurse chastising a child, 19th century
5311219 An engraving depicting a nurse chastising a child, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1876); Universal History Archive/UIG

Illustration depicting a convicted prisoner defiantly expressing his opinion of authority as he is taken away
5308938 Illustration depicting a convicted prisoner defiantly expressing his opinion of authority as he is taken away from court to prison in a police van

Woodblock engraving depicting a victim of the Spanish Inquisition being led to the stake wearing a San Benito
5308577 Woodblock engraving depicting a victim of the Spanish Inquisition being led to the stake wearing a San Benito, a linen overall painted with figures of demons and creatures from Hell

A whipping post (print)
5616237 A whipping post (print); (add.info.: Woodblock print depicting a whipping post. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Cat-o'-nine-tails
5616233 A Cat-o'-nine-tails'; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a Cat-o'-nine-tails using in flogging criminals. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A schoolmaster administrating corporal punishment
5616228 A schoolmaster administrating corporal punishment; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a schoolmaster administrating corporal punishment. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Young offenders, 1891
3479385 Young offenders, 1891; (add.info.: Young offenders: Manchester Police-Court Mission to lads. After the passing of the First Offenders act in August 1887)

Young offenders, 1891
3479384 Young offenders, 1891; (add.info.: Young offenders: Manchester Police-Court Mission to lads. After the passing of the First Offenders act in August 1887)

Young offenders, 1891
3479383 Young offenders, 1891; (add.info.: Young offenders: Manchester Police-Court Mission to lads. After the passing of the First Offenders act in August 1887)

Convict hulk, 1826
3479381 Convict hulk, 1826; (add.info.: Convict hulk at Deptford. Engraving by George Cooke after painting by Samuel Prout, 1826.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Convicted prisoner, 1867
3479445 Convicted prisoner, 1867; (add.info.: Convicted prisoner defiantly expressing his opinion of authority as he is taken from court to prison in a police van a black Maria illustrated by)

A priest whipping a penitent with a birch, 1850
3331111 A priest whipping a penitent with a birch, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a priest whipping a penitent with a birch. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A form of Elizabethan punishment
3329541 A form of Elizabethan punishment; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting a form of Elizabethan punishment (stocks). Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Aristomenes escaping from the pit (engraving)
8635003 Aristomenes escaping from the pit (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aristomenes escaping from the pit into which he had been thrown by)

The coat of arms of Miggs Minor (engraving)
8672632 The coat of arms of Miggs Minor (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The coat of arms of Miggs Minor designed by himself in a period of depression)

Nathan tells David of his sin (litho)
8675999 Nathan tells David of his sin (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nathan tells David of his sin. 2 Samuel 12:7-14)

Willie Hinton's punishment (colour litho)
8645892 Willie Hinton's punishment (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Willie Hinton's punishment)

Naughty Boys (colour litho)
8650392 Naughty Boys (colour litho) by Pletsch, Oskar (1830-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naughty Boys. Illustration for Buttercups)

Sympathy (colour litho)
8641622 Sympathy (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sympathy. Illustration for The Prize, 1889.); © Look and Learn

Prison-ship in Portsmouth Harbour with the convicts going on board, 1829 (etching)
7341761 Prison-ship in Portsmouth Harbour with the convicts going on board, 1829 (etching) by Cooke, Edward William (1811-80); 20.9x28.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

In Irons for getting drunk from A Sailor's Progress, 1818 (coloured etching)
7341601 In Irons for getting drunk from A Sailor's Progress, 1818 (coloured etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); 11.8x12.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Hohen-Salzburg, 1856 (engraving)
7268727 Hohen-Salzburg, 1856 (engraving); 14.0x19.2 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption Hohen-Salzburg, From Kunstanst. D. Bibliogr. Inst. in Hildbh)

Farnese Bull Group Dirce, wife of Lycos, is attached by Amphion and Zethos to a bull in order to take revenge for
BEN5480464 Farnese Bull Group Dirce, wife of Lycos, is attached by Amphion and Zethos to a bull in order to take revenge for the outrage suffered by their mother Antiope

Farnese Bull Group Dirce, wife of Lycos, is attached by Amphion and Zethos to a bull in order to take revenge for
BEN5480455 Farnese Bull Group Dirce, wife of Lycos, is attached by Amphion and Zethos to a bull in order to take revenge for the outrage suffered by their mother Antiope

A Cat-o'-nine-tails
5616235 A Cat-o'-nine-tails'; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a Cat-o'-nine-tails using in flogging criminals. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A schoolmaster administrating corporal punishment
5616223 A schoolmaster administrating corporal punishment; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a schoolmaster administrating corporal punishment. Dated 19th Century)

Punishment by Bastinado
5616218 Punishment by Bastinado; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting punishment by Bastinado - whipping across the thighs. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1813); Universal History Archive/UIG

Prisoner in his cell, 1888
3479378 Prisoner in his cell, 1888; (add.info.: Prisoner in his cell picking oakum in am English local jail. From Cassell's Saturday Journal, London)

Dinner parade, 1889
3479524 Dinner parade, 1889; (add.info.: Dinner parade. Cooks waiting for the Governor. Wormwood Scrubs. From The Graphic, London, 12th October, 1889.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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"Punished: A Journey through Art, Mythology, and History" Embark on a captivating journey as we explore the concept of punishment across various realms - from the brushstrokes of Antonio Maria Fabres y Costa's "The Thief" to the ancient tales of Clan Macdonald. Step into Dante's infernal world with his chilling depiction of "Dante & Virgil on Ice, " where sinners face their retribution in Hell. Witness the haunting fate of Vestal Virgin Punished for breaking her sacred vows, forever etched in our minds. Travel back in time to Germany, where musicians faced an unusual penalty known as the "Shame Flute. " Discover how this peculiar form of punishment was inflicted upon poor musicians who failed to meet society's expectations. Delve into the depths of despair with Giulio Sanuto's engraving depicting Tantalus' eternal torment. Feel his anguish as he is forever denied sustenance just out of reach - a poignant reminder that some punishments are self-inflicted. Unearth stories from history such as gambling woes during 1863 USA or Lingfield races in England, where fortunes were lost and consequences endured. Explore how these vices led individuals down treacherous paths towards their own downfall. Marvel at Goldmark/Saba Liebig 4's portrayal of evil-doers being punished; witness justice prevailing over wickedness. Experience Aristaeus' heart-wrenching loss when Eurydice slips away from him once more - a tragic tale reminding us that even love can be cruelly punished. From art to mythology and historical events, punishment takes many forms throughout human existence. It serves as a reminder that actions have consequences and choices shape destinies. Let us reflect upon these narratives and contemplate our own paths amidst this intricate tapestry called life.