Adulterer Collection

The Love Books of Ovid: The Fair Leda, whom the divine adulterer seduced (colour litho)
5224209 The Love Books of Ovid: The Fair Leda, whom the divine adulterer seduced (colour litho) by Bosschere, Jean de (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fair Leda)

David and Bathsheba, c. 1545. Creator: Hans Brosamer
David and Bathsheba, c. 1545

Venus and Mars Embracing as Vulcan Works at His Forge, 1543. Creator: Enea Vico
Venus and Mars Embracing as Vulcan Works at His Forge, 1543

Jesus and the Adulteress (grisaille on wood)
XIR390390 Jesus and the Adulteress (grisaille on wood) by Venne, Adriaen Pietersz. van de (1589-1662); 58.5x61.8 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen

Fol. 89v Christ warns the adulteress not to sin anymore (vellum)
ALI142921 Fol.89v Christ warns the adulteress not to sin anymore (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Reale, Turin, Piedmont, Italy; (add.info.: Codex de Predis; ); Alinari

The Adulterous Wife (oil on canvas)
901461 The Adulterous Wife (oil on canvas) by Wampe, Jean-Baptiste (1689-1750); Musee Ingres, Montauban, France; (add.info.: The Cheating Woman)

The Jersey Smuggler detected, or Good cause for Separation
3035671 The Jersey Smuggler detected, or Good cause for Separation, Marriage Vows are False as Dicers oaths, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Ms Lat. Q. v. I. 126 f. 57 King David coveting Bathsheba, from the
XJL197033 Ms Lat. Q.v.I.126 f.57 King David coveting Bathsheba, from the Book of Hours of Louis d Orleans, 1469 (vellum) by Colombe, Jean (c.1430-c.93); total:225x155 cm; National Library, St

Andrew Robinson Bowes Esq. as he appeared in the Court of the King
NCO193431 Andrew Robinson Bowes Esq. as he appeared in the Court of the Kings Bench on Tuesday 28th November 1786, to answer the articles exhibited against him by his wife the Countess of Strathmore

The Pharisees bring an adulteress to Jesus - Bible
3780507 The Pharisees bring an adulteress to Jesus - Bible by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); (add.info.: The Pharisees bring an adulteress to Jesus)

A Woman Swearing a Child to a Grave Citizen, c. 1730-35 (etching)
1071427 A Woman Swearing a Child to a Grave Citizen, c.1730-35 (etching) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 29.5x33.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Foundation for the Arts

The Grail is manifested, and Sir Launcelot sleepeth, illustration from
STC328790 The Grail is manifested, and Sir Launcelot sleepeth, illustration from The Story of the Grail and the Passing of Arthur, c.1910 (litho) by Pyle

The Queens pages clothe Sir Launcelot, illustration from
STC328794 The Queens pages clothe Sir Launcelot, illustration from The Story of the Grail and the Passing of Arthur, c.1910 (litho) by Pyle

The Methodist Taylor Caught in Adultery, 1768 (engraving)
XYC284038 The Methodist Taylor Caught in Adultery, 1768 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); 22.4x33.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Cuchulainn rebuked by Emer, illustration from Celtic Myth and Legend
STC411955 Cuchulainn rebuked by Emer, illustration from Celtic Myth and Legend by Charles Squire, 1905 (litho) by Millar, Harold Robert (1869-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Angry Husband (pen & ink with washes)
MAK79763 The Angry Husband (pen & ink with washes) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 11x9 cm; The Makins Collection; English, out of copyright

Ms 41 f. 42v Punishment of two adulterers by nude procession through the town
BAL52983 Ms 41 f.42v Punishment of two adulterers by nude procession through the town, from Livre Juratiore d Agen (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Agen

The Torment of the Adulterers, 1876 (oil on canvas)
989526 The Torment of the Adulterers, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Garnier, Pierre (1847-1937); 95.9x176.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Torment of the Adulterers; Les Supplice des Adulteres)

Ms Lat. Q. v. I. 126 f. 58 David spying on Bathsheba as she bathes
XJL197034 Ms Lat. Q.v.I.126 f.58 David spying on Bathsheba as she bathes, from the Book of Hours of Louis d Orleans, 1469 (vellum) by Colombe, Jean (c.1430-c.93); total:225x155 cm; National Library

Gunhilda accused of adultery, 1760. Creator: Simon Francois Ravenet
Gunhilda accused of adultery, 1760. [Gunhilda, Empress of Germany, daughter of Canute King of England, having been accused of adultery and treated as guilty by the Emperor, is defended by her Page

Swearing a Bastard Child!, December 20, 1800. December 20, 1800
Swearing a Bastard Child!, December 20, 1800

The Bull and Mouth, 1808-09. 1808-09. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Bull and Mouth, 1808-09

God, and your Majesty, protect mine innocence, c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
God, and your Majesty, protect mine innocence, c1820. Satirical cartoon with a quote from Shakespeares " King Henry VIII"

Lady Easys Steinkirk: A Scene from The Fearless Husband by Colley Cibber (Act V, Scene 5), c1787, (1938). Depicts the last scene from Cibbers 1704 comedy, The Careless Husband

Couple exchange a love note behind the back of a cuckold
Cuckold Love - A man and a married woman exchange a love note behind the back of a fool (the womans husband, signified by the horns of a fool)

Telegram excuse sent by husband to disguise affair
Telegram excuse sent by an older man to his wife to disguise the affair he is having with his young Secretary. Date: 1909

The Cuckold Hat
A new type of hat - suitable for use by married men... the cuckold hat! Date: circa 1910s

Ceremony women suspected adultery Ceremony Yver water concerning
Ceremony with women suspected of adultery Ceremony of the Yver water concerning the Women Of Adultery Suspected (title on object), adulterer, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1682, paper, etching

Storia di due amanti (Tale of Two Lovers), ca. 1495-1500. Creator: Unknown
Storia di due amanti (Tale of Two Lovers), ca. 1495-1500

A Certain Personage in the Character of a Fool as he perform d it at Whitchurch & elsewhere
XJF909331 A Certain Personage in the Character of a Fool as he perform d it at Whitchurch & elsewhere, 1770 (etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Indiscretion, 1895 (oil on panel)
XKL90667 The Indiscretion, 1895 (oil on panel) by Cap, Constant Aime Marie (1842-1915); 32.4x24.7 cm; Private Collection; Berko Fine Paintings, Knokke-Zoute, Belgium; Belgian, out of copyright

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"Exploring the Complexities of Adultery through Art and History" From ancient mythology to biblical tales, adultery has been a subject that has captivated artists throughout history. In Enea Vico's masterpiece "Venus and Mars Embracing as Vulcan Works at His Forge, " we witness the allure and consequences of forbidden love. Moving forward in time, we encounter scenes from 8th-century France where adulterers faced public humiliation and punishment. The image of adulterers being whipped serves as a stark reminder of society's harsh judgment towards those who strayed from marital fidelity. In contrast, Jesus' encounter with the adulteress depicted in "Jesus and the Adulteress" offers a compassionate perspective. Through this grisaille on wood artwork, we witness Christ warning her not to sin anymore, emphasizing forgiveness over condemnation. Delving deeper into religious texts, folio 89v presents an intimate moment between Christ and an adulteress. This vellum illustration reminds us of the importance of repentance while highlighting humanity's struggle with temptation. Shifting our focus to secular artistry, "The Adulterous Wife" portrayed on canvas captures the emotional turmoil experienced by individuals entangled in extramarital affairs. The artist skillfully conveys their inner conflict through brushstrokes filled with guilt and desire. "The Adulterers Discovered" aquatint transports us to early 19th-century England when infidelity was scandalous gossip for society. This print invites viewers to reflect on societal norms surrounding marriage during that era. Taking a detour from traditional art forms, satirical prints like "The Jersey Smuggler Detected" offer humorous commentary on relationships gone astray due to illicit activities rather than romantic indiscretions alone. Even historical documents such as Ms Lat Q. v. I. 126 f57 depict King David coveting Bathsheba—a tale steeped in betrayal—underscoring the timeless nature of adultery and its consequences.