Chained Collection

The Goldfinch, 1654 (oil on panel)
3247744 The Goldfinch, 1654 (oil on panel) by Fabritius, Carel (1622-54); 33.5x22.8 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Siberian death defier and Aviator baffling John Clempert
Undated coloured poster for Siberian death defier and Aviator baffling John Clempert featuring illustrations of his tricks and performances. HPF/5B/18

Hereford Chained Library
Chained books in the library of Hereford Cathedral

Melancholy and raving madness, Bedlam Hospital
The figures of melancholy and raving madness over the gateway into Bethlehem(Bedlam)Hospital. Statues by the Danish sculptor Caius Gabriel Cibber Date: 1813

PROMETHEUS. Prometheus and the ocean nymphs. Line engraving, 19th century, after a sculpture by Eduard Muller

Dancing Bears - Constantinople, Turkey
Two attendants/musicians with their dancing bears, performing on their hind legs in Constantinople, Turkey

Evolution / Art Apes Life
An extremely talented aspiring monkey artist sketches a less fortunate fellow monkey who is chained up whilst being sketched

Andromeda, 1869 (oil on canvas)
989658 Andromeda, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); 255.2x171.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Andromeda. Gustave Dore (1832-1883). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1869

Suffragette Imps become Suffragists. Cartoon Imps who featured in Ideas Penny Illustrated Weekly are seen behaving as wild suffragettes

Chained to Rail / Iln / 1908
A suffragette chained to grille in the House of Commons

A Hobart chain-gang, a group of prisoners chained together to perform menial or physically challenging work as a form
5614423 A Hobart chain-gang, a group of prisoners chained together to perform menial or physically challenging work as a form of punishment; (add.info.: A Hobart chain-gang)

Constellations of Perseus carrying the head of Medusa, Andromeda chained to a rock, and the Triangle, 1775 (engraving)
542189 Constellations of Perseus carrying the head of Medusa, Andromeda chained to a rock, and the Triangle, 1775 (engraving); (add.info.: From JJ Fortin Atlas Coelestis de Flamsteed Paris 1775)

16th century card shark is taken for punishment
6266269 16th century card shark is taken for punishment; (add.info.: In 16th century England professional card sharks with marked packs and loaded dice took advantage of simple people)

Lunatic chained to wall in the Fool's Tower Assylum
2910465 Lunatic chained to wall in the Fool's Tower Assylum; (add.info.: 1880 Lunatic chained to wall in the Fool's Tower Assylum, Vienna 1880.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Good Confession (top) presided over by Christ in heaven. 18th century (manuscript)
534454 The Good Confession (top) presided over by Christ in heaven. 18th century (manuscript); (add.info.: Man chained to devil approaches confessional)

Constellation of Andromeda from Johannes Bayer Uranometria Ulm 1723 (engraving)
531609 Constellation of Andromeda from Johannes Bayer Uranometria Ulm 1723 (engraving); (add.info.: Andromeda chained to rocks waiting for rescue by Perseus)

A free dog stares at a fierce chained dog by an open gate near fields. French illustration 1890
5617234 A free dog stares at a fierce chained dog by an open gate near fields. French illustration 1890; Universal History Archive/UIG.

John Howard (1726-1790) English prison reformer, inspecting French galley prisoners at work
530189 John Howard (1726-1790) English prison reformer, inspecting French galley prisoners at work. Howard League for Prison Reform named after him

Illustration for the Works of J.P.C. Florian, 1796. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for the Works of J.P.C. Florian, 1796

Plate 5 for Ariosto's Orlando Furioso, 1772. Creators: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, Daniel Berger
Plate 5 for Ariosto's Orlando Furioso, 1772. From Almanac Genealogique, 1772. Italian epic poem written by Ludovico Ariosto in the early 16th century

Return of the Prince of Wales from India: Life on Board the Serapis - Tiger and Cheetals...1876. Creator: L.B
Return of the Prince of Wales from India: Life on Board the Serapis - Tiger and Cheetals, from a sketch by an officer of the Serapis, 1876

Exhibition of Rhinoceros-Fighting at Baroda, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Exhibition of Rhinoceros-Fighting at Baroda, 1876. Entertainment laid on for the future King Edward VII by the Gaekwar of Baroda during a royal visit to India

AI IMAGE - The Ghost of Jacob Marley, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - The Ghost of Jacob Marley, 2023. Jacob Marley is a fictional character in Charles Dickens's 1843 novella "A Christmas Carol"

'Persian prisoner in Turkistan; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Persian prisoner in Turkistan; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

The Archangel Michael Defeating Satan, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
The Archangel Michael Defeating Satan, 17th century

Loke and Sigyn, 1863. Creator: Marten Eskil Winge
Loke and Sigyn, 1863

Warriors Fighting: A Battle of Demons of the Lower World (image 2 of 2), 18th-19th century. Creator: Katsukawa Shuntei
Warriors Fighting: A Battle of Demons of the Lower World (image 2 of 2), 18th-19th century

Andromeda, 1601. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Andromeda, 1601

Perseus and Andromeda, 1597. Creator: Jacob Matham
Perseus and Andromeda, 1597

Triptych with Virgin and Child, Saint John the Evangelist (left wing) and Mary Magdalene (right wing Creator)
Triptych with Virgin and Child, Saint John the Evangelist (left wing) and Mary Magdalene (right wing), c.1505-c.1525. The Virgin, seated beneath an ornate canopy in the centre panel

Seahorse, between c.1590 and c.1600. Creator: Unknown
Seahorse, between c.1590 and c.1600

Ainsi donc, mon ami à vingt-deux ans vous aviez déjà tué trois hommes... 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Ainsi donc, mon ami a vingt-deux ans vous aviez deja tue trois hommes... 1844. Ainsi donc, mon ami, a vingt deux ans vous aviez deja tue trois hommes...quelle puissante organisation

Parrot, 1879. Creator: Louis Charles Bombled
Parrot, 1879. This parrot may well have been the pet of the fabulously wealthy banker and art lover Daniel Franken. The French artist Louis-Charles Bombled drew the animal for its owner

Germany and Russia, 1920-1930. Creator: Patrick Kroon
Germany and Russia, 1920-1930. A German soldier hugs a chained bear (Russia) crying. Design for a political cartoon in the magazine De Ware Jacob

Allegory of the Tyranny of the Duke of Alba in the Netherlands, c.1622-c.1630. Creator: Anon
Allegory of the Tyranny of the Duke of Alba in the Netherlands, c.1622-c.1630

Birds, 1750s. Creator: Johan Pasch
Birds, 1750s

Cat spies birds with a sleeping dog, 1831-1892. Creator: Henriette Ronner
Cat spies birds with a sleeping dog, 1831-1892

Figure in a long robe with a chained angel, 1696. Creator: Hendrick van Beaumont
Figure in a long robe with a chained angel, 1696. The winged figure appears to have horns, so may represent Lucifer

Design for a stove with Mars and two overcome, chained naked men, in a niche, c.1750. Creator: Anon
Design for a stove with Mars and two overcome, chained naked men, in a niche, c.1750

Perseus and Andromeda. Allegory of the liberation of the Netherlands by Prince Frederik Hendrik, 1642

Cimon and Pero (Roman Charity), 1670-1750. Creator: Unknown
Cimon and Pero (Roman Charity), 1670-1750. Copy after Adriaen van der Werff

Allegory of Peace, 1652. Creator: Jan Lievens
Allegory of Peace, 1652. Alternative title: Triumph of Peace. Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, crowns Pax, the goddess of peace - allegory alluding to the 1648 Treaty of Munster

Cimon and Pero, c.1635. Creator: Workshop of Peter Paul Rubens
Cimon and Pero, c.1635

The Death of Socrates, 1808. Creator: Christian Faedder Høyer
The Death of Socrates, 1808

Figure Studies, Including One Man Sleeping on the Ground and Two Men Sawing. Creator: Claude-Joseph Vernet
Figure Studies, Including One Man Sleeping on the Ground and Two Men Sawing

La Paix, between 1740 and 1750. Creator: Unknown
La Paix, between 1740 and 1750. Peace. Allegorical figure of peace, crowned with laurel, sets fire to the attributes of the war. At her feet, a man tries to break his chains

Man in Chains, 1808. Creator: John Skippe
Man in Chains, 1808

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"Chained: A Captivating Journey through Art, History, and Mythology" Step into the world of "chained" as we explore various captivating artworks and intriguing stories that revolve around this powerful symbol. From the enigmatic painting "The Goldfinch, 1654, " where a delicate bird is chained to its perch, to the astonishing tale of the Siberian death defier and aviator who left John Clempert baffled. Delve into the depths of knowledge at Hereford Chained Library, where ancient books are secured by heavy chains to protect their wisdom from wandering hands. Witness the fine line between melancholy and raving madness in Bedlam Hospital's haunting portrayal. Marvel at Eduard Muller's sculpture brought to life in "PROMETHEUS, " depicting Prometheus bound by chains while surrounded by ocean nymphs. Feel Saint George's bravery as he confronts a fearsome dragon with his sword tightly grasped. Witness evolution unfold before your eyes in "Evolution / Art Apes Life, " showcasing how art has evolved alongside humanity. Uncover the mystery behind "The Martyr of Solway, " an unknown creator's poignant artwork that speaks volumes about sacrifice. Experience history being made as suffragette imps transform into suffragists, breaking free from societal constraints. Reflect on social struggles depicted in "Chained to Rail / Iln / 1908, " reminding us of past injustices fought against. Finally, encounter an iron gate secured by a sturdy metal chain – a visual representation of strength and security. Let these diverse glimpses into art and history remind us that sometimes being they are be both confining yet liberating; it all depends on our perspective. Join us on this thought-provoking journey through time and imagination as we unravel the many facets of what it means to be 'chained.