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A Guilty Man in the Village Pillory, copy of a 16th century illustration
STC202579 A Guilty Man in the Village Pillory, copy of a 16th century illustration, from a collection of chapbooks on esoterica (woodcut) by English School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23357452
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Chap Book Chapbook Criminal Elizabethan Humiliation Jeering Mockery Mocking Public Stocks Punishment
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a moment of public humiliation and punishment in the 16th century. Titled "A Guilty Man in the Village Pillory" this copy of a 16th-century illustration takes us back to an era where justice was served through shame and mockery. The image depicts a male figure trapped within the confines of the pillory, his face etched with guilt and remorse. Surrounding him are onlookers, their faces twisted with jeering expressions as they revel in his downfall. This scene is reminiscent of medieval times when community members would gather to witness public punishments as a form of entertainment. The chapbook held by some individuals further proclaims his guilt, ensuring that everyone passing by knows about his transgressions. The woodcut technique used adds depth and texture to this historical artwork, bringing it to life even after centuries have passed. Through this powerful image, we catch a glimpse into Elizabethan society's approach to justice - one that relied heavily on public humiliation as a means of deterrence. It serves as a stark reminder of how far our legal system has evolved since then. As we gaze upon this photograph from Bridgeman Images' private collection, we cannot help but reflect on the dark aspects of human nature that have persisted throughout history – our tendency to mock and ridicule those who have fallen from grace.
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