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Bergami Collection

In 1819, a scandalous affair between Caroline and Bergami rocked the Stewards Court of the Manor of Torre Devon

Background imageBergami Collection: Stewards Court of the Manor of Torre Devon, pub. 1820 (etching)

Stewards Court of the Manor of Torre Devon, pub. 1820 (etching)
GHL126480 Stewards Court of the Manor of Torre Devon, pub. 1820 (etching) by Lane, Theodore (1800-28); London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageBergami Collection: Returning Justice Lifts Aloft Her Scale, published by G

Returning Justice Lifts Aloft Her Scale, published by G
GHL124692 Returning Justice Lifts Aloft Her Scale, published by G. Humphrey, London, 1821 (engraving on paper) by Lane, Theodore (1800-28); London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageBergami Collection: Bergami Pears, or Choice Fruit, October 1820. Creator: Unknown

Bergami Pears, or Choice Fruit, October 1820. Creator: Unknown
Bergami Pears, or Choice Fruit, October 1820. Caricature referring to Queen Caroline and Bertolommeo Bergami, her courier

Background imageBergami Collection: B. Bergami, c1820. Creator: Charles-Philibert de Lasteyrie

B. Bergami, c1820. Creator: Charles-Philibert de Lasteyrie
B. Bergami, c1820. Portrait of Bartolommeo Bergami (c1783-1842), Italian servant and companion of Queen Caroline (1768-1821, also known as Caroline of Brunswick, consort of King George IV)

Background imageBergami Collection: Count Bergami, c1820. Creator: Unknown

Count Bergami, c1820. Creator: Unknown
Count Bergami, c1820. Portrait of Bartolommeo Bergami (c1783-1842), Italian servant and companion of Queen Caroline (1768-1821, also known as Caroline of Brunswick, consort of King George IV)

Background imageBergami Collection: Bat, Cat and Mat, how happy could I be with either, 1821

Bat, Cat and Mat, how happy could I be with either, 1821. Queen Caroline, Bergami and Matthew Wood dance arm in arm on a road between Calais and St Omer

Background imageBergami Collection: An old friend with a new face or the baron in disguise, 1821

An old friend with a new face or the baron in disguise, 1821. A bison with the head of Bartolomeo Pergami is embraced by Queen Caroline

Background imageBergami Collection: Stewards Court of the Manor of Torre Devon, 1820. Artist

Stewards Court of the Manor of Torre Devon, 1820. Artist
Stewards Court of the Manor of Torre Devon, 1820. Scene of the House of Lords as arranged for the Bill of Pains and Penalties intended to strip Queen Caroline of her tittles

Background imageBergami Collection: Returning Justice lifts aloft her Scale, 1821

Returning Justice lifts aloft her Scale, 1821. Caroline of Brunswick, between Bergami and Alderman Wood, falls from the tilting summit of a breaking pillar which rests on the word Adultery

Background imageBergami Collection: A Wooden Substitute, or Any Port in a Storm, 1821

A Wooden Substitute, or Any Port in a Storm, 1821. Alderman Wood takes Caroline of Brunswicks left arm, staring at her and grinning inanely; in the background Bergami stands with arms raised

Background imageBergami Collection: Count Bergami - 1

Count Bergami - 1
BARTOLOMEO, count BERGAMI Italian courier and companion to Caroline of Brunswick; her scandalous relationship with him was the basis for her trial, but was not proved. Date: circa 1805-1815

Background imageBergami Collection: Count Bergami - 2

Count Bergami - 2
BARTOLOMEO, count BERGAMI Italian courier, companion to Caroline, queen of George Prince of Wales; their scandalous relationship led to her trial for adultery. Date: circa 1805-1815

Background imageBergami Collection: Caroline & Bergami / 1819

Caroline & Bergami / 1819
The Modern Genius of History at her Toilet Satire on Caroline of Brunswick and Bergami Date: circa 1819

Background imageBergami Collection: Bartolomeo Count Bergami

Bartolomeo Count Bergami
BARTOLOMEO, count BERGAMI Italian courier and companion to Caroline of Brunswick; her scandalous relationship with him was the basis for her trial, but was not proved. Date: circa 1820

Background imageBergami Collection: Count Bartolomeo Bergami

Count Bartolomeo Bergami
BARTOLOMEO, count BERGAMI Italian courier, companion to Caroline, queen of George Prince of Wales; their scandalous relationship led to her trial for adultery. Date: circa 1815

Background imageBergami Collection: Characters in the new piece now poforming at the Theatre Royal Cotten Garden 1820

Characters in the new piece now poforming at the Theatre Royal Cotten Garden 1820, 16 vignettes regarding the collection of evidence

Background imageBergami Collection: Characters In The New Piece Now Poforming At The Theatre Royal Cotten Garden 1820

Characters In The New Piece Now Poforming At The Theatre Royal Cotten Garden 1820, 16 Vignettes Regarding The Collection Of Evidence


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In 1819, a scandalous affair between Caroline and Bergami rocked the Stewards Court of the Manor of Torre Devon. The events were immortalized in an etching published in 1820, titled "Returning Justice Lifts Aloft Her Scale, " which depicted the aftermath of their forbidden love. Amidst this controversy, another intriguing depiction emerged - "Bergami Pears, or Choice Fruit" - a mysterious creation from October 1820 by an unknown artist. This artwork seemed to symbolize the allure and temptation surrounding Bergami himself. The enigmatic figure of B. It also appeared around this time, circa 1820. Created by Charles-Philibert de Lasteyrie, this portrayal added to the intrigue surrounding Bergami's identity and his role in Caroline's life. Count Bergami was yet another representation that emerged during this period, circa 1820. Though created by an unknown artist, it showcased his aristocratic status and hinted at his involvement with Caroline. As time went on, more artworks surfaced that shed light on the complexities of their relationship. In 1821 came "Bat, Cat and Mat: How Happy Could I Be With Either, " a whimsical piece capturing their unconventional bond. Another intriguing artwork from that year was "An Old Friend with a New Face or The Baron in Disguise. " It suggested that Count Bergami might have been hiding behind various identities throughout their scandalous affair. Among these artistic depictions was also a revisit to the Stewards Court of Torre Devon in 1820. Painted by an unidentified artist once again, it served as a reminder of where it all began - where Caroline and Bergami's paths first crossed. "Returning Justice Lifts Aloft Her Scale" made its appearance once more in 1821 – perhaps indicating that justice had not yet been fully served regarding their controversial liaison.