Punishment Collection (#2)

Ducking a Scold - or Duckynge a Scolde. Cartoon showing the medieval practice of ducking women to punish them for a nagging tongue. Date: 1913

ALPHONSE CAPONE (1899-1947). American gangster. Photographed after having been arrested in Miami, Florida, c1930

Wormwood Scrubs Prison, West London
A general view of Wormwood Scrubs Prison in West London. The prison was opened as a convict prison in 1883 then used as a local prison from 1890

Convict Hulk Gallery
View of the convict hulk, " The Warrior", docked at Woolwich in London and capable of holding 600 men

The Angel offering the fruits of the Garden of Eden to Adam and Eve (oil on canvas)
CHT327015 The Angel offering the fruits of the Garden of Eden to Adam and Eve (oil on canvas) by Shaw, John Byam Liston (1872-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Sisyphus"
AIS5380101 " Sisyphus" by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Representation of Sisyphus who is condemned to roll a stone on a top of a mountain)

Adam and Eve banished from Paradise, c. 1427 (fresco) (post restoration
BEN30029 Adam and Eve banished from Paradise, c.1427 (fresco) (post restoration) (see also 200134 & 428037) by Masaccio, Tommaso (1401-28); Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence

Brixton purgatory, 1822. Prisoners Theodore Hook, William Cobbett, Henry Hunt and Thomas Wooler on the treadmill at Brixton Prison

Main gateway, Bodmin Gaol, Cornwall
The imposing main gateway at Bodmin Gaol, Cornwall. The prison dates from 1779

Corridor and cell doors, Bodmin Gaol, Cornwall
The main corridor and cell doors at Bodmin Gaol, Cornwall

Convict Ship
The Convict Ship success in Melbourne, Australia

Tantalus, engraved by Giulio Sanuto, c. 1550s (engraving)
XJF472234 Tantalus, engraved by Giulio Sanuto, c.1550s (engraving) by Titian (Tiziano Vecelli) (c.1488-1576) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

In Disgrace by Muriel Dawson
A small blonde child is made to stand facing the wall in disgrace after some apparent misdemeanour in the nursery or school room

Bermuda Ireland Island
Ireland Island fortifications and dockyards in Bermuda, showing transported convicts arriving to serve their penance

Millbank Prison / Ackerman
Millbank prison was conceived by Jeremy Bentham whose goal was that prisoners would receive just punishment while developing an appreciation of labour. It was completed in 1821

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Penitent st Jerome, 1450-70 (tempera and gold leaf on panel)
8620027 Penitent st Jerome, 1450-70 (tempera and gold leaf on panel) by Diamante, Fra (c.1430-90); Galleria Nazionale (Complesso Monumentale della Pilotta), Parma, Emilia-Romagna

Naughty boy in a corner (colour litho)
8635630 Naughty boy in a corner (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naughty boy in a corner. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

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Woman in the pillory (engraving)
8626635 Woman in the pillory (engraving) by Bachmann, Hans (1852-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman in the pillory)

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Expulsion from earthly paradise, c.1586-89 (oil on canvas)
8620050 Expulsion from earthly paradise, c.1586-89 (oil on canvas) by Soens, Jan (c.1553-c.1614); Galleria Nazionale (Complesso Monumentale della Pilotta), Parma, Emilia-Romagna

The Crucifixion, 1390. Creator: Agnolo Gaddi
The Crucifixion, 1390.

The Crucifixion, 1475. Creator: Gerard David
The Crucifixion, 1475.

The Crucifixion with the Virgin, Saint John the Baptist, Saint John the Evangelist and Saint...1460
The Crucifixion with the Virgin, Saint John the Baptist, Saint John the Evangelist and Saint Francis, 1460.

The Crucifixion, 1335. Creator: Vitale da Bologna
The Crucifixion, 1335.

Christ on the Cross, 1630. Creator: Francisco de Zurbaran
Christ on the Cross, 1630.

Christ with the Cross, 1587. Creator: El Greco
Christ with the Cross, 1587.

Christ on the route to Calvary, unknown date, (c1730). Creators: Workshop of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Christ on the route to Calvary, unknown date, (c1730).

Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery, 1683. Creator: Aert de Gelder
Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery, 1683.

The Stoning of Saint Stephen, 1525. Creators: Dosso Dossi, Battista Dossi
The Stoning of Saint Stephen, 1525. The martyrdom of Saint Stephen, his appearance before the High Priest and the false accusation with which he was denounced are all recounted in The Acts of

Rioters stoning a trolley car, Philadelphia, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Rioters stoning a trolley car, Philadelphia, 1910.

The Crucifixion with the Virgin, Saint John and Angels, 1330. Creator: Ugolino da Siena
The Crucifixion with the Virgin, Saint John and Angels, 1330.

The Crucifixion, 1330. Creator: Bernardo Daddi
The Crucifixion, 1330.

Christ At The Column, c1578-80. Creator: Dionisio Calvaert
Christ At The Column, c1578-80.

The stoning of St Stephen, 1635, Netherlands. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The stoning of St Stephen, 1635, Netherlands.

The stoning of St Stephen, 1635. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The stoning of St Stephen, 1635.

Peace Hurrah, 11 Nov 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Peace Hurrah, 11 Nov 1918 (date created or published later). Parade and crowds in streets in New York City after the Armistice of November 11, 1918 which ended World War I in western Europe

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Death warrant for convicted pirates, 18th century (manuscript)
7339184 Death warrant for convicted pirates, 18th century (manuscript) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 52.2x73.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Having arrived home late (colour litho)
8656714 Having arrived home late (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Having arrived home late. Man hit with a frying pan)

2nd illustrated page of an edition of "Praise of Folly" by Didier Erasmus (1469 - 1536), Edition of Leiden
AIS5354617 2nd illustrated page of an edition of "Praise of Folly" by Didier Erasmus (1469 - 1536), Edition of Leiden

Durenstein, 1839 (engraving)
7268746 Durenstein, 1839 (engraving); 20.0x28.5 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Captions Durenstein and Aus d. Kunstanst. d. Bibliogr. Instit)

Die Heldburg/Der Strauchhayn, 1839 (engraving)
7268695 Die Heldburg/Der Strauchhayn, 1839 (engraving); 11.1x15.4 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption Die Heldburg Der Strauchhayn, From Kunstanst. D. Bibliogr. Instit)

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"Punishment: A Journey Through Time and Consequences" Step into the world of punishment, where Dante's Divine Comedy sets the stage for an exploration of human transgressions. From the captivating frontispiece depicting Dante's descent into Hell to Antonio Maria Fabres y Costa's haunting portrayal of The Thief, we witness the consequences that await those who stray from righteousness. H. M. Prison in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire stands as a solemn reminder of society's need for retribution. Its imposing walls echo with tales of remorse and redemption, while Wandsworth Prison in southwest London serves as a testament to the enduring struggle between justice and rehabilitation. In Novgorod Icon's Last Judgment, tempera on wood captures the divine judgment awaiting souls at their final reckoning. Meanwhile, Pentonville Prison in Islington paints a stark picture of confinement and isolation within its cold confines. Giovanni Segantini's evocative painting "The Punishment of Luxury" transports us to an era when excess was met with harsh retribution. As we gaze upon this masterpiece from 1891 (1935), we ponder how societal norms shape our perception of wrongdoing. "The Garden of Earthly Delights, " an oil-on-panel masterpiece by Hieronymus Bosch dating back to 1490-1500, reveals a surreal landscape where sinners face unimaginable torments, and is here that punishment takes on grotesque forms beyond our wildest imagination. Yet amidst these somber depictions lies Jean-Louis David's poignant "The Death of Socrates. " This oil-on-canvas artwork reminds us that sometimes they are be borne out by great minds challenging oppressive systems – a sacrifice made for truth and justice. Finally, we glimpse into history with Colonial families banished from Puritan Massachusetts during the 1600s – exiled for their perceived transgressions against religious orthodoxy. Their story serves as a cautionary tale, reminding us that they are be a tool of control and conformity.