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Punished Collection (#7)

"Punished: A Journey through Art, Mythology

Background imagePunished Collection: The Death of Sapphira (oil on canvas)

The Death of Sapphira (oil on canvas)
XIR55713 The Death of Sapphira (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 122x199 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info)

Background imagePunished Collection: Of bostynge or hauynge confydence in fortune, illustration from Alexander Barclay s

Of bostynge or hauynge confydence in fortune, illustration from Alexander Barclay s
XJF486415 Of bostynge or hauynge confydence in fortune, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Background imagePunished Collection: William Stroud, A Man whipped at the Carts Tail for petit Larcenry

William Stroud, A Man whipped at the Carts Tail for petit Larcenry
XJF486359 William Stroud, A Man whipped at the Carts Tail for petit Larcenry from Charing Cross to the Horse Guards, engraved for the Tyburn Chronicle (engraving) by English School

Background imagePunished Collection: A vagabond being whipped through the streets (woodcut) (b / w photo)

A vagabond being whipped through the streets (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF347998 A vagabond being whipped through the streets (woodcut) (b/w photo) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imagePunished Collection: Trickster punished grinding nose and ears, David Vinckboons possibly, print maker

Trickster punished grinding nose and ears, David Vinckboons possibly, print maker: Anonymous, Claes Jansz. Visscher II, 1601 - 1652

Background imagePunished Collection: The Death of Sapphira and Ananias, c. 1632 (oil on canvas)

The Death of Sapphira and Ananias, c. 1632 (oil on canvas)
XIR231272 The Death of Sapphira and Ananias, c.1632 (oil on canvas) by Vouet, Aubin (1595-1641); 318x235 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen

Background imagePunished Collection: The Penitent Child (oil on canvas)

The Penitent Child (oil on canvas)
XIR188722 The Penitent Child (oil on canvas) by Lepicie, Nicolas-Bernard (1735-84); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon, France; French, out of copyright

Background imagePunished Collection: Napoleon crushed under an hexagonal block, print maker: Hermanus Fock, 1812 - 1813

Napoleon crushed under an hexagonal block, print maker: Hermanus Fock, 1812 - 1813

Background imagePunished Collection: A Birching in a School of Mendicant Monks, from Ms. 21, 252, illustration from Science

A Birching in a School of Mendicant Monks, from Ms. 21, 252, illustration from Science
XJF173291 A Birching in a School of Mendicant Monks, from Ms.21, 252, illustration from Science and Literature in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, written and engraved by Paul Lacroix

Background imagePunished Collection: Study for Adam in The Expulsion, 1508-12 (charcoal on paper) (recto)

Study for Adam in The Expulsion, 1508-12 (charcoal on paper) (recto)
BAL192505 Study for Adam in The Expulsion, 1508-12 (charcoal on paper) (recto) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); British Museum, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Background imagePunished Collection: The Profligate Punished by Neglect, Edward Penny, 1714-1791, British

The Profligate Punished by Neglect, Edward Penny, 1714-1791, British

Background imagePunished Collection: Annoying teenager booted out of the front door

Annoying teenager booted out of the front door for his own good after one minor indiscretion too many....!! Date: 1909

Background imagePunished Collection: Picture No. 11014243

Picture No. 11014243
Dog - Police Dog on Police department poster Date:

Background imagePunished Collection: Picture No. 11014183

Picture No. 11014183
Dog - imprisoned with ball and chain Digital Manipulation Date:

Background imagePunished Collection: Cangue punishment in China, 19th century C016 / 8988

Cangue punishment in China, 19th century C016 / 8988
Cangue punishment in China, 19th century

Background imagePunished Collection: Daniel Defoe in a pillory, artwork C018 / 7061

Daniel Defoe in a pillory, artwork C018 / 7061
Daniel Defoe in a pillory. 1883 engraving of the English writer Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) in a pillory in 1703. Defoe, born Daniel Foe, was an English trader, writer, journalist, pamphleteer, and spy

Background imagePunished Collection: Man in pillory, Mediaeval Berlin, artwork C018 / 7094

Man in pillory, Mediaeval Berlin, artwork C018 / 7094
Man in pillory. 1883 engraving of a man in a pillory on the Gerichtslaube building in Berlin, Germany, during the Middle Ages

Background imagePunished Collection: The Fables of Bidpai. Fol. 4: The punished thief

The Fables of Bidpai. Fol. 4: The punished thief

Background imagePunished Collection: GREUZE, Jean Baptiste (1725-1805)

GREUZE, Jean Baptiste (1725-1805). The Punished Son (Le Fils Puni ). Rococo art. Oil on canvas

Background imagePunished Collection: Daniel in the lions den. Colored engraving

Daniel in the lions den. Colored engraving

Background imagePunished Collection: England / Lingfield

England / Lingfield
The village lock-up, beside the road and adjoining the pond, Lingfield, Surrey, England. Here delinquents and the like were punished. Originally a wayside shrine. Date: 1930s

Background imagePunished Collection: Heads of captured Greek bandits

Heads of captured Greek bandits
A gruesome engraving showing the severed heads of seven Greek captured bandits nailed to a wall. 1870s

Background imagePunished Collection: Mime Punished

Mime Punished
Scene Three : Mime is punished by Alberich

Background imagePunished Collection: Guy Fawkes reprimands trespasser

Guy Fawkes reprimands trespasser
A life-like effigy of the famous Gunpowder Plot conspirator reprimands a schoolboy who has trespassed, having climbed a ladder over a fence to take fruit from the store shed

Background imagePunished Collection: Norman Rioters

Norman Rioters
Normans involved in Paris riots are punished in the pillory, which will not be destroyed until the Revolution

Background imagePunished Collection: Thumbs & Toes Cut Off

Thumbs & Toes Cut Off
Adoni-Bezek, king of Jeru- salem, is defeated, captured, and punished by having his thumbs and big toes cut off : but spare your tears, thats just what he did to others

Background imagePunished Collection: Gluttony Punished

Gluttony Punished
Covetous men and women are pushed into cauldrons full of boiling lead and oil - illustration to Julian Notarys edition of the Shepherds Calendar

Background imagePunished Collection: Lechery Punished

Lechery Punished
Lechers are tormented by devils - illustration to Julian Notarys edition of the Shepherds Calendar

Background imagePunished Collection: Judas Punished

Judas Punished
Theres a limit to how forgiving God can be, and Judas is condemned to perch on this rock throughout eternity, meditating on his wickedness

Background imagePunished Collection: Christmas Dancers

Christmas Dancers
Dancers on Christmas Night are punished for their impiety, and condemned to dance for a whole year - a legend of the 15th century

Background imagePunished Collection: Joshua Takes Ai

Joshua Takes Ai
Joshua at first fails to take the city of Ai due to Achans sin, but when he has been punished, the Israelites are victorious

Background imagePunished Collection: Skimmington Custom

Skimmington Custom
At the Skimmington, or Stang, nagging wives are punished by being carried round in procession for all to mock

Background imagePunished Collection: Abimelech Afflicted

Abimelech Afflicted
Because he has - albeit unwittingly - lain with Sarah, Abrahams wife (he said she was his sister) Abimelech is punished with infertility by God

Background imagePunished Collection: Vizir who was Punished

Vizir who was Punished
Fish, fish, are you doing your duty ? - the mysterious damsel upsets the frying-pan in which the magic fish are about to be fried for the Sultans supper

Background imagePunished Collection: GREEDY CAT

GREEDY CAT
A cat is about to be punished for helping himself to milk at the dairy

Background imagePunished Collection: Prometheus & Fire

Prometheus & Fire
Against the wishes of Zeus - hence the lightning flashes ! - Prometheus brings fire to mankind, as well as the arts. For this he is punished, but mankind keeps the fire

Background imagePunished Collection: Buddhas Foes Punished

Buddhas Foes Punished
SIDDHARTHA GAUTAMA, known as the BUDDHA ( Enlightened One ) - his family enemies are punished by friendly heavenly powers, albeit in a rather unforgiving manner

Background imagePunished Collection: Pyne - Peer of the Realm

Pyne - Peer of the Realm
A PEER OF THE REALM Besides his personal attrib- -utes he has many privileges, including freedom from arrest for many crimes for which you or I would be punished

Background imagePunished Collection: Heliodorus Flagellated

Heliodorus Flagellated
HELIODORUS Syrian courtier, ordered by Seeleucus Philopator to loot the Jewish temple at Jerusalem, is punished by angels who flog him severely

Background imagePunished Collection: The Gates of Hell

The Gates of Hell
Saint Michael turns the key in the gates of Hell, locking the damned inside to be punished for ever, and ever, and ever

Background imagePunished Collection: HELL

HELL
Those who were guilty of lustfulness during their lifetimes are punished by being thrust into tubs full of fire and sulphur

Background imagePunished Collection: HELL

HELL
Those who were guilty of gluttony during their lifetimes are punished by being forced to swallow toads and other venomous creatures

Background imagePunished Collection: HELL

HELL
Those who were guilty of idleness during their lifetimes are punished by being bitten by sharp-fanged serpents

Background imagePunished Collection: HELL

HELL
Those who were guilty of wrath during their lifetimes are punished by being pierced by pointed lances

Background imagePunished Collection: HELL

HELL
Those who were guilty of envy during their lifetimes are punished by being immersed in a freezing lake




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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.