Punishment Collection (#3)

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)

Hudibras and Ralpho in the stocks
5311996 Hudibras and Ralpho in the stocks; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Hudibras and Ralpho in the stocks, characters from Samuel Butler's Hudibras')

A Sunday service at Newgate Prison
5307537 A Sunday service at Newgate Prison.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Sunday service at Newgate Prison chapel. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

Illustration depicting a prison warden saluting a superior officer, 1902 (engraving)
5616300 Illustration depicting a prison warden saluting a superior officer, 1902 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Police records used to identify criminals
5307397 Police records used to identify criminals.; (add.info.: Police records used to identify criminals by the Metropolitan Police)

Female prisoners working in the laundry room
5307385 Female prisoners working in the laundry room.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting female prisoners working in the laundry room of the Fulham Refuge. Dated 19th century)

An engraving depicting plain-clothed policemen making an arrest, 19th century
5311194 An engraving depicting plain-clothed policemen making an arrest, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1889); Universal History Archive/UIG

Criminals and police
5616129 Criminals and police; (add.info.: Cartoon satirizing criminals carrying out their activates, unseen by a blindfolded policeman. 19th Century. 01/01/1875); Universal History Archive/UIG

The interior of the Bow Street Police Station
5616106 The interior of the Bow Street Police Station; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the interior of the Bow Street Police Station. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1816); Universal History Archive/UIG

The prison reform movement, 1895 (engraving)
5616297 The prison reform movement, 1895 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

A convicted prisoner being defiantly expressing his opinion of authority as he is taken from court to prison in a
5616295 A convicted prisoner being defiantly expressing his opinion of authority as he is taken from court to prison in a police van, also known as a Black Maria

Illustration depicting a convict in travelling irons on his way to prison in Siberia, 1882 (engraving)
5616289 Illustration depicting a convict in travelling irons on his way to prison in Siberia, 1882 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

A whipping post (print)
5616236 A whipping post (print); (add.info.: Woodblock print depicting a whipping post. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Hobart chain-gang, a group of prisoners chained together to perform menial or physically challenging work as a form
5614423 A Hobart chain-gang, a group of prisoners chained together to perform menial or physically challenging work as a form of punishment; (add.info.: A Hobart chain-gang)

Dunce's cap, c.1880 (print)
7293408 Dunce's cap, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Education. Student wearing a dunce's cap at school. Imagery, France, ca 1880.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

The Leuchtenburg, 1838 (engraving)
7268708 The Leuchtenburg, 1838 (engraving); 16.0x22.3 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption Die Leuchtenburg, Aus d. Kunstanst. d. Bibliogr. Instit)

Petty criminal in the stocks, Hong Kong, c.1905 (photo)
UIG5418883 Petty criminal in the stocks, Hong Kong, c.1905 (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: A petty criminal sits with his ankles restrained in stocks)

Flogging of a woman convict in Russia as a public spectacle, using a knout, a heavy scourge-like multiple whip
1000958 Flogging of a woman convict in Russia as a public spectacle, using a knout, a heavy scourge-like multiple whip, 18th century

In ye Olden Time, Punishment for the First Offence (litho)
8645034 In ye Olden Time, Punishment for the First Offence (litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: In ye Olden Time, Punishment for the First Offence)

Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus (engraving)
8655502 Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus, 70)

Brutus condemning his sons to death (engraving)
8635794 Brutus condemning his sons to death (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucius Junius Brutus condemning his sons, Titus and Tiberius)

What's fourteen days (colour litho)
8635620 What's fourteen days (colour litho) by Howard, Charles Thomas (1865-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: What's fourteen days. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Punishment for bad wives (colour litho)
8655995 Punishment for bad wives (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punishment for bad wives. Postcard, early 20th century)

Spanish collar, punishment for drunks (colour litho)
8655993 Spanish collar, punishment for drunks (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spanish collar, punishment for drunks. Postcard, early 20th century)

The Fall of Tantalus (engraving)
8634976 The Fall of Tantalus (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fall of Tantalus. Illustration from Hellas)

Condemned cell, Chichester City Jail, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676011 Condemned cell, Chichester City Jail, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Condemned cell, Chichester City Jail, Sussex)

Procession of flagellants in a city in Europe in the 14th century. They are naked to the belt
NWI4892666 Procession of flagellants in a city in Europe in the 14th century. They are naked to the belt and whipping publicly to atone their sins

Capital letters Plate in " Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet"
DUV4220095 Capital letters Plate in " Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet". Bookshop by Theodore Lefevre et Cie - 1892 - Coloured wood engravings

Arrest warrant issued for Wilhelm Richard Wagner
3586362 Arrest warrant issued for Wilhelm Richard Wagner; (add.info.: Arrest warrant issued for Wilhelm Richard Wagner (1813-1883) a German composer

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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.