Crime And Punishment Collection

An engraving depicting plain-clothed policemen making an arrest, 19th century
5311194 An engraving depicting plain-clothed policemen making an arrest, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1889); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a treadmill at Brixton Prison. Introduced for prison discipline by William Cubitt of Ipswich
5310735 An engraving depicting a treadmill at Brixton Prison. Introduced for prison discipline by William Cubitt of Ipswich, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1835); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Warder inspecting a prison cell, 1889
3479511 Warder inspecting a prison cell, 1889; (add.info.: Warder inspects a prison cell, before locking up prisoner for the night. Wormwood scrubs prison, London)

Alexandrevsky Central Prison, Siberia, 1850
3479368 Alexandrevsky Central Prison, Siberia, 1850; (add.info.: Alexandrevsky Central Prison, Siberia, Russia.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

American prison life, 1850
3479365 American prison life, 1850; (add.info.: American prison life: New York City house of correction, Blackwell's Island. Convicts on outdoor work.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Portland Prison Dorset, 1884
3479344 Portland Prison Dorset, 1884; (add.info.: Portland Prison Dorset Convicts working in the stone quarries. The prisoners were given education classes in the evening)

Warships at anchor, 1850
3479382 Warships at anchor, 1850; (add.info.: Warships at anchor at the mouth of the Thames awaiting the tide. The vessel on the right is a sailing vessel while the one next to her is transitional)

Convicts working, 1888
3479343 Convicts working, 1888; (add.info.: Convicts working in the stone quarries on the island of Portland. Dated 15th December 1888.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Fyodor Dostoyevsky
3118797 Fyodor Dostoyevsky; (add.info.: Portrait of Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821-1881) a Russian novelist, short story writer, essayist, Journalist and Philosopher

An engraving depicting a New York policeman pulling his handcuffs from his pocket as an arrest is made, 19th century
5311193 An engraving depicting a New York policeman pulling his handcuffs from his pocket as an arrest is made, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1888); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting Pentonville Prison, London, 19th century
5308889 Engraving depicting Pentonville Prison, London, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Pentonville Prison, London. Dated 19th century 01/02/1843); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Disturbed inmate, 1889
3479379 Disturbed inmate, 1889; (add.info.: Disturbed inmate of Woking jail placed in the padded cell. 7th September 1889.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

American prison life, 1850
3479367 American prison life, 1850; (add.info.: American prison life: New York City house of correction, Blackwell's Island. Convicts returning from outdoor work.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

American prison life, 1850
3479366 American prison life, 1850; (add.info.: American prison life: New York City house of correction, Blackwell's Island.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Woodblock engraving depicting John Selman, a London cut-purse (nypper) and pickpocket (foyster), 17th century
5308888 Woodblock engraving depicting John Selman, a London cut-purse (nypper) and pickpocket (foyster), 17th century; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting John Selman)

Cartoon titled 'Ill-news for the criminal fraternity', 19th century
5309064 Cartoon titled 'Ill-news for the criminal fraternity', 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon titled 'Ill-news for the criminal fraternity')

Illustration depicting a convicted prisoner defiantly expressing his opinion of authority as he is taken away
5308938 Illustration depicting a convicted prisoner defiantly expressing his opinion of authority as he is taken away from court to prison in a police van

Two different sets of thumb prints
5308679 Two different sets of thumb prints; (add.info.: Two different sets of thumb prints. Prints in China were used to identify criminals, while Western police forces were still using photographs)

Engraving depicting a burglar being interrupted by the homeowner
5308609 Engraving depicting a burglar being interrupted by the homeowner; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a burglar being interrupted by the homeowner)

Young offenders, 1891
3479385 Young offenders, 1891; (add.info.: Young offenders: Manchester Police-Court Mission to lads. After the passing of the First Offenders act in August 1887)

Young offenders, 1891
3479384 Young offenders, 1891; (add.info.: Young offenders: Manchester Police-Court Mission to lads. After the passing of the First Offenders act in August 1887)

Young offenders, 1891
3479383 Young offenders, 1891; (add.info.: Young offenders: Manchester Police-Court Mission to lads. After the passing of the First Offenders act in August 1887)

Convict hulk, 1826
3479381 Convict hulk, 1826; (add.info.: Convict hulk at Deptford. Engraving by George Cooke after painting by Samuel Prout, 1826.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Women prisoners, 1889
3479358 Women prisoners, 1889; (add.info.: Women prisoners working in the laundry. Fulham refuge, London. From a print published London 1889.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Women prisoners, 1889
3479357 Women prisoners, 1889; (add.info.: Women prisoners working the pump during fire drill - Fulham Refuge, London. Illustration published London, 1889.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Nottingham, 1885
3479349 Nottingham, 1885; (add.info.: Nottingham: the old town hall and prison. Dated 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Carpenter's shop, 1884
3479342 Carpenter's shop, 1884; (add.info.: Carpenter's shop in Portsmouth prison, Hampshire, England. Convicts working under supervision)

Convicted prisoner, 1867
3479445 Convicted prisoner, 1867; (add.info.: Convicted prisoner defiantly expressing his opinion of authority as he is taken from court to prison in a police van a black Maria illustrated by)

A form of Elizabethan punishment
3329541 A form of Elizabethan punishment; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting a form of Elizabethan punishment (stocks). Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting punishment by bastinado - whipping across the thighs, 19th century
5308605 Engraving depicting punishment by bastinado - whipping across the thighs, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting punishment by bastinado - whipping across the thighs)

Prisoner in his cell, 1888
3479378 Prisoner in his cell, 1888; (add.info.: Prisoner in his cell picking oakum in am English 'local' jail. From Cassell's Saturday Journal, London)

Fleet Prison, 1843
3479360 Fleet Prison, 1843; (add.info.: Interior courtyard at the Fleet Prison. Dated 1843.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Newgate prison, 1881
3479354 Newgate prison, 1881; (add.info.: Newgate prison, London. Prisoners attending Sunday service in the prison chapel. From a print published London, 1881.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Newgate prison, 1881
3479353 Newgate prison, 1881; (add.info.: Newgate prison, London. The condemned cell. From a print published London 1881.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Dinner parade, 1889
3479524 Dinner parade, 1889; (add.info.: Dinner parade. Cooks waiting for the Governor. Wormwood Scrubs. From The Graphic, London, 12th October, 1889.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cartoon depicting a prison officer with a cat-'o-nine-tails, 19th century
5308996 Cartoon depicting a prison officer with a cat-'o-nine-tails, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a prison officer with a cat-'o-nine-tails)

A Police Officer surprising a burglar and holding a portable lamp
3732650 A Police Officer surprising a burglar and holding a portable lamp; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a Police Officer surprising a burglar and holding a portable lamp)

Tread mill, 1835
3479377 Tread mill, 1835; (add.info.: Tread mill at Brixton prison. Introduced for prison discipline by William Cubitt of Ipswich. Dated 1835.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Punishment by the chain, 1813
3479372 Punishment by the chain, 1813; (add.info.: Punishment by the chain: the chain was placed round the condemned man's neck)

Form of pillory, 1900
3479371 Form of pillory, 1900; (add.info.: Jougs, juggs or joggs, the name given in Scotland to a form of pillory. It was nothing more than an iron ring or collar fastened by a chain of two or three)

Scold's Bridle or brank, 1860
3479369 Scold's Bridle or brank, 1860; (add.info.: Scold's Bridle or brank, an alternative to the cucking stool, the bit was placed in the scold's mouth)

American prison life, 1850
3479364 American prison life, 1850; (add.info.: American prison life: New York City house of correction, Blackwell's Island. The dining room.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Dartmoor Prison, 1884
3479363 Dartmoor Prison, 1884; (add.info.: Dartmoor Prison: Scenes of convict life. Printed 1884.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Dartmoor Prison, 1884
3479362 Dartmoor Prison, 1884; (add.info.: Dartmoor Prison: Penal Servitude the middle panel shows prisoners in the tailoring shop making uniforms)

The Fleet Prison, 1808
3479361 The Fleet Prison, 1808; (add.info.: The Fleet Prison. Playing fives and shittles in the courtyard, circa 1808.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Newgate prison, 1881
3479355 Newgate prison, 1881; (add.info.: Gate of Newgate prison. From Walter Thornbury old and new London. London 1881.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Carpets in the prison at Peshawar, 1885
3479351 Carpets in the prison at Peshawar, 1885; (add.info.: Convicts are shown seated making carpets in the prison at Peshawar, dated 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Pentonville prison, 1843
3479348 Pentonville prison, 1843; (add.info.: Model prison on the separate system - Pentonville. Dated September 1843.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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"Exploring the Depths of Crime and Punishment: A Historical Journey" Step back in time as we delve into the intriguing world of crime and punishment. From the iron cage that held Cardinal Balue, a convicted criminal during Louis XI's reign, to the monumental trial of Warren Hastings, justice has taken various forms throughout history. In Stow-on-the-Wold, a quaint English town, echoes of past trials resonate through its streets. The weighty presence of Louis XVI's trial in France reminds us how even kings are not exempt from facing judgment. The infamous Bastille stands as a symbol of oppression and rebellion – witness to both imprisonment and liberation. Russia pays homage to Fyodor Dostoevsky's masterpiece "Crime and Punishment, " where Raskolnikov's house serves as a reminder that guilt can haunt even the most cunning minds. In Sennaya Square, St. Petersburg, Dostoevsky himself is immortalized for his profound exploration of human nature within the context of crime. Tyburn witnessed countless executions during King Charles I's reign – an era when public spectacles were used to deter potential wrongdoers. Tricoteuses or knitting women silently observed these macabre scenes while weaving their own stories into every stitch. Through Tamisier's artistry, we catch a glimpse inside Louis XI's visit to Cardinal Balue imprisoned in an iron cage – an image that encapsulates power dynamics within society’s hierarchy. As we reflect on these historical moments captured by artists and engravings alike, let us remember that they have shaped our societies' evolution. They serve as reminders that justice must be sought with fairness but also compassion for those who find themselves entangled in its web.