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Resurrectionists (engraving)
2786940 Resurrectionists (engraving) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Resurrectionists. Illustration for The Chronicles of Crime or The New Newgate Calendar by Camden Pelham with original drawings by Phiz (Thomas Tegg, 1841).); © Look and Learn
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Anatomist Crimes Grave Notorious Robbers Stealing Whipped Peter Williams
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Resurrectionists - Unveiling the Dark World of Body Snatchers
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. In this photo print, we are transported back to a time when science and anatomy were shrouded in secrecy and moral ambiguity. The engraving titled "Resurrectionists" by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) takes us on a haunting journey into the infamous world of grave robbers. The image depicts two notorious resurrectionists, Peter Williams and John Holmes, as they carry out their nefarious deeds under the cover of darkness. These brazen criminals would stop at nothing to satisfy the insatiable demand for cadavers among medical practitioners. Their crimes were not without consequence; whipped with guilt and fear of being caught red-handed, these body stealers risked everything for profit. Their stolen bodies became valuable commodities in an era where anatomical research was flourishing but lacked legal means to acquire specimens. This engraving is part of "The Chronicles of Crime or The New Newgate Calendar" a publication that shed light on some of history's most audacious criminal acts. With original drawings by Phiz (Thomas Tegg), it offers a chilling glimpse into an underworld fueled by desperation and greed. As we gaze upon this powerful image captured by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder, we are reminded that even within the darkest corners of human nature lies a fascination with knowledge and progress – no matter how morally ambiguous its pursuit may be.
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