Punishments Collection (#4)

Punishment of the idle in the workhouse of Hamburg, Germany (engraving)
7172543 Punishment of the idle in the workhouse of Hamburg, Germany (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punishment of the idle in the workhouse of Hamburg)

Proof of the Refined Feelings of an Amiable Character, Lately a Candidate for a Certain Ancient City
7148307 Proof of the Refined Feelings of an Amiable Character, Lately a Candidate for a Certain Ancient City, satire depicting an election candidate assaulting a woman canvasser for soliciting votes

Fortress Klumm im Innthale, 1833 (engraving)
7273663 Fortress Klumm im Innthale, 1833 (engraving) by Martini, Johann Georg (1785-1842); 29.0x19.9 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Captions Veste Klumm im Innthale in Tyrol. and Aus d)

Il Pecorone: Day VII, Novel II, Gostanzas Prayer (litho)
7182493 Il Pecorone: Day VII, Novel II, Gostanzas Prayer (litho) by Hughes, Edward Robert (1851-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Day VII, Novel II, Gostanzas Prayer)

Die Albigenser, poem by Nikolaus Lenau (colour litho)
7172611 Die Albigenser, poem by Nikolaus Lenau (colour litho) by Kutzer, E. (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Die Albigenser, poem by Austrian poet Nikolaus Lenau)

The castles on the Bosphorus, ca. 1850 (engraving)
7268728 The castles on the Bosphorus, ca. 1850 (engraving) by Eltzner, Adolf (1816-91); 17.3x23.5 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info)

Lugo, 1835 (engraving)
7268720 Lugo, 1835 (engraving) by Prout, Samuel (1783-1852); 19.5x27.5 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption Lugo, From Art Stance. d. Bibliogr. Instit. in Hildbh)

Belgrade, 1838 (engraving)
7268726 Belgrade, 1838 (engraving) by Poppel, Johann Gabriel Friedrich (1807-82); 19.7x28.2 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Caption Belgrade, From Art Stanst. D. Bibliogr. Inst)

Falkenstein am Harz, 1854 (engraving)
7268697 Falkenstein am Harz, 1854 (engraving) by Rottmann, Carl (1797-1850); 10.5x15.4 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption Falkenstein am Harz, Aus der Kunstanst. D. Bibliogr)

Johannisberg Castle, 1837 (engraving)
7268717 Johannisberg Castle, 1837 (engraving) by Martini, Johann Georg (1785-1842); 20.0x29.0 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption Das Schloss Johannisberg, From Kunstanst. d)

Teasing Tom (colour litho)
7157000 Teasing Tom (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teasing Tom. Illustration from Six and Twenty Boys and Girls (Blackie & Son Limited, London)

A militia dragoon punished in Santiago, Cape Verde, 1828 (lithograph)
7235374 A militia dragoon punished in Santiago, Cape Verde, 1828 (lithograph) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Moorish Manners and Customs, a Barbarous Mode of Punishing a Woman (engraving)
1046632 Moorish Manners and Customs, a Barbarous Mode of Punishing a Woman (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moorish Manners and Customs)

Criminal being arrestedby the police (b / w photo)
7200497 Criminal being arrestedby the police (b/w photo) by Brichaut, Albert (died c 1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Criminal being arrestedby the police)

Immurement of a nun (engraving)
7147974 Immurement of a nun (engraving) by Knille, Otto (1832-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Immurement of a nun. Illustration for Bildersaal Deutscher Geschichte)

Criminal appearing before a Court (b / w photo)
7200498 Criminal appearing before a Court (b/w photo) by Brichaut, Albert (died c 1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Criminal appearing before a Court)

The monks Saint Theophanes the Confessor (c. 759-818) and Saint Theodore the Studite (759-826)
AIS5344080 The monks Saint Theophanes the Confessor (c.759-818) and Saint Theodore the Studite (759-826) whipped on the order of Emperor Theophile, miniature from " Synopsis historiarum"

Boastful Bob (colour litho)
7157022 Boastful Bob (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boastful Bob. Illustration from Six and Twenty Boys and Girls (Blackie & Son Limited, London)

The Afghan War, Punishments in Camp (engraving)
1058830 The Afghan War, Punishments in Camp (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War, Punishments in Camp)

The Feudal System, 845 AD (engraving)
2788199 The Feudal System, 845 AD (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Feudal System, 845 AD)

Milan, S. Pietro in Gessate Church, Grifi Chapel, Bernardino Butinone and Bernardo Zenale 1489 / 93
7227446 Milan, S. Pietro in Gessate Church, Grifi Chapel, Bernardino Butinone and Bernardo Zenale 1489/93, Stories of Sant Ambrogio, Judge a kneeling offender, Detail by Butinone

"He was court martialled and sentenced to death"(litho)
7181998 " He was court martialled and sentenced to death" (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Doom of Babylon (engraving)
7172498 Doom of Babylon (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doom of Babylon (Revelation 18)

Forty-two boys mauled by bears in punishment for abusing Elisha (engraving)
7172374 Forty-two boys mauled by bears in punishment for abusing Elisha (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nadab and Abihu consumed by fire for disobeying Gods law (engraving)
7172317 Nadab and Abihu consumed by fire for disobeying Gods law (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron)

Egypt afflicted by the plague of frogs (engraving)
7172311 Egypt afflicted by the plague of frogs (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gods punishment of Adam and Eve (engraving)
7172275 Gods punishment of Adam and Eve (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gods punishment of Adam and Eve (Genesis 3)

"Sir Andews measure will not meet the views of those who dinners hot on Sunday lose,
7172219 " Sir Andews measure will not meet the views of those who dinners hot on Sunday lose, and, if restricted by this pye-house Saint, the crowd who bake

The Queen of Hearts and Simple Simon (colour litho)
7186308 The Queen of Hearts and Simple Simon (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen of Hearts and Simple Simon, childrens nursery rhymes)

Thief cast out into the wilderness for robbing a store, United States (litho)
7201189 Thief cast out into the wilderness for robbing a store, United States (litho) by Jellicoe, John (fl.1888); Private Collection; (add.info)

Death of Antiochus (engraving)
7172425 Death of Antiochus (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Antiochus (2 Maccabees 9)

Jeremiah thrown into a cistern for prophesising the ruin of Jerusalem (engraving)
7172397 Jeremiah thrown into a cistern for prophesising the ruin of Jerusalem (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient Greek marble frieze from the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, Athens (engraving)
7149071 Ancient Greek marble frieze from the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, Athens (engraving) by Corbould, Henry (1787-1844) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The punishments of Sisyphus, Ixion and Tantalus (engraving)
7147451 The punishments of Sisyphus, Ixion and Tantalus (engraving) by Bartoli, Pietro Santi (1635-1700); Private Collection; (add.info.: The punishments of Sisyphus, Ixion and Tantalus)

Perkin Warbeck, pretender to the throne of England, in the stocks, 1497 (engraving)
7149401 Perkin Warbeck, pretender to the throne of England, in the stocks, 1497 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perkin Warbeck)

Last summons issued to a British motorist for not being preceded by a man with a red flag, 1896 (litho)
7150738 Last summons issued to a British motorist for not being preceded by a man with a red flag, 1896 (litho) by English School

Death upon the pale horse (colour litho)
7172965 Death upon the pale horse (colour litho) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death upon the pale horse (Revelation 6:8)

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"Punishments: A Reflection on the Consequences of Actions" In the rugged beauty of the Shetland Islands, a Gannet fluffy chick seeks solace in its parent's embrace. As nature teaches us, even these majestic creatures understand that actions have consequences. Centuries ago, society devised various forms of punishment to maintain order and justice. One such method was "Ducking a Scold, " where individuals were submerged in water as retribution for their perceived wrongdoings. Daniel Defoe himself experienced public humiliation when he found himself confined to the pilory. Yet they can not limited to physical or public shaming; they can also manifest within our own minds. William Ernest Henley reminds us that we are masters of our fate and captains of our souls, suggesting that self-inflicted torment can be one of life's harshest penalties. Throughout history, tales from mythology depict divine retribution as well. Apollo and Muses share stories where mortals face dire consequences for their hubris or disobedience towards gods' commands. Diana's wrath falls upon Actaeon when he dares to gaze upon her nakedness. From Spain comes an engraving depicting execution by the withers - a stark reminder that societies have employed brutal methods to enforce obedience and instill fear among transgressors. Religious narratives too illustrate punishments meted out for defiance or betrayal. Christ's ascent to Calvary exemplifies his sacrifice for humanity's sins while Adam and Eve suffer expulsion from Eden due to their disobedience – forever etching punishment into human existence. Artistic expressions capture these notions vividly; marble statues immortalize Marsyas' torment at Apollo's hands, symbolizing artistic rivalry turned cruel punishment; Apelles' calumny reveals how false accusations can tarnish reputations irreparably. As we reflect on these diverse depictions throughout time, let us remember that consequences shape our lives profoundly – whether they be physical, emotional, or spiritual.