Reward Collection (#9)

Icon of The Just entering Paradise, early 16th century (oil on panel)
1217391 Icon of The Just entering Paradise, early 16th century (oil on panel) by Russian School (16th century); 18.6x30.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Russian

Closing of the International Maritime Exhibition at Havre, Distribution of Awards in the Salon des Beaux Arts
1611437 Closing of the International Maritime Exhibition at Havre, Distribution of Awards in the Salon des Beaux Arts (engraving) by Robinson

Baroque : La continence (la clemence) de Scipion (Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus
FIA5406294 Baroque : La continence (la clemence) de Scipion (Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, vers 235-183 avant JC) (guerre punique) - The Continence of Scipio par Pellegrini

La parabole du gerant malhonnete - The Parable of the Unjust Steward, by Reymerswaele
FIA5409665 La parabole du gerant malhonnete - The Parable of the Unjust Steward, by Reymerswaele, Marinus Claesz, van (ca. 1490-after 1567). Oil on wood, c.1540. Dimension : 77x96, 5 cm

Icon of The Just in Paradise, early 16th century (oil on panel)
1217392 Icon of The Just in Paradise, early 16th century (oil on panel) by Russian School (16th century); 18.7x29.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Russian

The representative of Philip II of Spain presenting Christophe Plantin with his title of Court printer (chromolitho)
968697 The representative of Philip II of Spain presenting Christophe Plantin with his title of Court printer (chromolitho) by European School

Man offering a reward for two missing pigs (chromolitho)
968680 Man offering a reward for two missing pigs (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man offering a reward for two missing pigs)

Louis-Joseph-Andre Delacour, French sailor and lifesaver (colour litho)
971848 Louis-Joseph-Andre Delacour, French sailor and lifesaver (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis-Joseph-Andre Delacour)

Police dogs being awarded collars of honour (colour litho)
3097010 Police dogs being awarded collars of honour (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Police dogs being awarded collars of honour)

None but the Brave Deserve the Fair (colour litho)
1048305 None but the Brave Deserve the Fair (colour litho) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: None but the Brave Deserve the Fair)

The Manners and Customs of the Police of Japan (litho)
1048013 The Manners and Customs of the Police of Japan (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manners and Customs of the Police of Japan)

Rewards of Valour, c. 1875 (oil on canvas)
BOU203194 Rewards of Valour, c.1875 (oil on canvas) by Lamont, Thomas Reynolds (1826-1898) (attr. to); Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

A Reminiscence of the Eastbourne Carnival (engraving)
1039090 A Reminiscence of the Eastbourne Carnival (engraving) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Reminiscence of the Eastbourne Carnival)

The Montgolfier Brothers, French ballooning pioneers (chromolitho)
1093873 The Montgolfier Brothers, French ballooning pioneers (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Montgolfier Brothers, French ballooning pioneers)

Paying the Harvesters (colour litho)
981215 Paying the Harvesters (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paying the Harvesters.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

An Allegorical Figure: Virtutis Praemium, 1628. Creator: Cherubino Alberti
An Allegorical Figure: Virtutis Praemium, 1628

Then of the First Airborne Division which fought at Arnhem, went to Buckingham Palace where the awards which they had won in this action were presented by King George VI

Distribution of Rewards, c. 1633. Creator: Jacques Callot
Distribution of Rewards, c. 1633

The Parable of the Wedding Feast. Creator: Aertsen, Pieter (1508-1575)
The Parable of the Wedding Feast. Private Collection

The Industrious Prentice Grown Rich and Sheriff of London (Industry and Idleness, plate 8), September 30, 1747

The Industrious Prentice Alderman of London, the Idle One Brought Before Him & Impeached by his Accomplice: Industry and Idleness, plate 10, September 30, 1747

Le Berger Recompense(The Rewarded Shepherd), 18th century. Creator: Rene Gaillard
Le Berger Recompense (The Rewarded Shepherd), 18th century. After Francois Boucher

Balloting for president, 1844. Creator: Smyth
Balloting for president, 1844. Presidential elections in the USA. " The ballot-boxes were placed on a long table, at which half a dozen of the inspectors or canvassers of voters were seated

The Immortal Rewards of Virtue, 1564. Creator: Cornelis Cort
The Immortal Rewards of Virtue, 1564

The Painter Rewarded, 1634-1705. Creator: Circle of Luca Giordano
The Painter Rewarded, 1634-1705. Circle of Luca Giordano (Italian, Naples 1634-1705 Naples)

Gold Naval Reward for the defeat of the Spanish Armada 1588

The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares, 1620s. Creator: Fetti, Domenico (1588 / 90-1623)
The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares, 1620s. Found in the Collection of Prague Castle

The Parable of the prodigal son. Creator: Pourbus, Frans, the Elder (1546-1581)
The Parable of the prodigal son. Found in the Collection of Museum Mayer van den Bergh, Antwerp

The industrious prentice Lord-Mayor of London, plate XII of Industry and Idleness, 1747; the industrious apprentice is drawn along Cheapside in his coach watched by Frederick

The industrious prentice grown rich... plate VIII of Industry and Idleness, 1747
The industrious prentice grown rich and sheriff of London, plate VIII of Industry and Idleness, 1747; the scene is old Fishmongers Hall

Dennis Matthews, publisher of jazz magazine Crescendo, at the Guildhall, London, 1992
Dennis Matthews, publisher of jazz magazine Crescendo, at the Guildhall, London, after being made a Freeman of the City, 14 April 1992

The Queen Bee, 1909
The Ducks, which he had once saved, dived and brought up the key from the depths. The Queen Bee from The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, pub. 1909 (colour lithograph)

Charles V Presents the Epee of the High Constable to Du Guesclin, 1370 (1789). Bertrand du Guesclin (c1320-1380) entered the service of Charles of Blois, duke of Brittany

Two Yellow Labrador Retreivers playing with a stick

Long service presentation, Horden, County Durham, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
Long service presentation, Horden, County Durham, 1963. In the time honoured tradition, a couple receive a tea service and gifts for long service to the National Coal Board (NCB)

The Parable of the Unjust Steward, c. 1540
The Parable of the Unjust Steward, c.1540. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

The Parable of the Good Samaritan, ca. 1575. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

The Accolade, 1901. Artist: Edmund Blair Leighton
The Accolade, 1901. From a private collection

Many kittens and a Santa cat on a Christmas card by Louis Wain. Have they behaved well enough to receive their presents? Date: circa 1900s

WW2 poster, Good Work earns you more than a pay envelope -- it earns you your countrys gratitude. Date: 1940s

Ivan Pavlov, caricature C013 / 7594
Ivan Pavlov (1849-1936). Caricature of the Russian physiologist and experimental psychologist Ivan Petrovich Pavlov, ringing a bell to make a dog salivate

Reward poster for capture of Jefferson Davis
Reward poster offering $100, 000 in gold for the capture of Jefferson Davis, May 1865. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a document

Carrot Tied to Stick

Sunbeams through Clouds, Pienza, Val d Orcia, Siena Province, Tuscany, Italy

Hiker on summit of Sukakpak Mountain, Brooks Range, Alaska, USA
Sunshine illuminates a hiker on top of Sukakpak Mountain as storm clouds brew in the distance over the Brooks Range; Alaska, United States of America

Cartoon of golfer who is shocked when ball triggers a bottle of whisky from under the golf course
cartoon of a golfer who shows shock when his ball triggers a bottle of whisky from under the golf course. 1902

Double Portrait John Mechel Wife Salome MAOEnch
Double Portrait of John of Mechel and His Wife Salome Munch, 1776, oil on canvas, 68 x 51 cm, unmarked. The three drawings are each titled at the top: above: Jean von Mechel

Ester Ahasuerus History series title Historia Asuerij
Ester for Ahasuerus History of Ester (series title) Historia Asuerij (...) (series title) Thesaurus sacrarum historiaru [m] veteris testame [n] ti

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"Reward: A Legacy of Recognition and Consequences" In the realm of rewards, history has witnessed remarkable instances that have left an indelible mark on society. Take, for instance, the Carbolic Smoke Ball of 1893 - a peculiar invention promising to ward off influenza but ultimately leading to legal repercussions. This infamous incident serves as a reminder that they can sometimes carry unexpected consequences. Similarly, in Arthur Conan Doyle's "The New Jerusalem" from c1900, reward takes center stage as characters are enticed by the prospect of spiritual enlightenment. The allure can often lead individuals down unforeseen paths. Artistic expressions also shed light on the concept of reward. Beardsley's captivating illustration for Salome depicts her desire for John the Baptist's head as her ultimate prize – a chilling portrayal where obsession becomes its own twisted form of reward. William Hogarth's etching and engraving titled "The Reward of Cruelty" confronts us with the harsh reality that actions have consequences. It serves as a stark reminder that rewards should not be pursued at the expense of others' suffering. Moving beyond art, historical events further exemplify how rewards shape our world. From World War I wounded soldiers finding solace in their nurses' arms to William Thompson fighting off his opponents in Poole, Dorset in 1695 – these stories showcase both physical and emotional rewards amidst adversity. Religious parables like "The Parable of the Talents, " depicted through various artistic interpretations including oil paintings by unknown artists or Doetechum's engravings, explore themes such as stewardship and accountability when entrusted with gifts or opportunities. These tales remind us that reaping rewards requires responsibility and wise choices. Even political landscapes bear witness to rewarding pursuits gone awry; Abraham Lincoln's assassination saw broadside advertisements issued by the War Department offering substantial bounties for capturing John Wilkes Booth and his conspirators.