Flog Collection

Woodblock engraving depicting a cat-o-nine-tails whip, 16th century
5308606 Woodblock engraving depicting a cat-o-nine-tails whip, 16th century; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a cat-o-nine-tails whip. Dated 16th century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A 'Cat-o'-nine-tails'
5616233 A 'Cat-o'-nine-tails'; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a 'Cat-o'-nine-tails' using in flogging criminals. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A 'Cat-o'-nine-tails'
5616235 A 'Cat-o'-nine-tails'; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a 'Cat-o'-nine-tails' using in flogging criminals. 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)

CAPTAIN JAMES LOWRY Sea-captain who had the misfortune to flog one of his seamen to death, whereupon he himself had the misfortune to be hanged. Date: ? - 1752

Frontispiece, The Full and True Account of the Wonderful Mission of Earl Lavender (lithograph)
3097849 Frontispiece, The Full and True Account of the Wonderful Mission of Earl Lavender (lithograph) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontispiece)

"Devils would often lay hold of men and flog them. "Abbe Boileau (engraving)
1094571 " Devils would often lay hold of men and flog them." Abbe Boileau (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Winter in Toronto, 1871
Cruelty to animals : A scene in king Street, Toronto

Flagellant (engraving)
3653621 Flagellant (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flagellant, from Ammans Habitus Rom Ecclesiae)

Flogging Horse, formerly in use at the Free School of Lichfield (engraving)
3629752 Flogging Horse, formerly in use at the Free School of Lichfield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flogging Horse)

Syria - Punishment of a servant (3 / 3)
A domestic situation unfolds in Syria - the Mistress of the house punishes her serving maid - she is tied up and flogged across her bare back. Date: circa 1910s

Flagellation of Christ. Bronze. Relief
Italy. Pisa Cathedral. Flagellation of Christ. Detail of the main gate. 17th century

A vagabond being whipped through the streets (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF347998 A vagabond being whipped through the streets (woodcut) (b/w photo) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

An executioner is ready to flog a prisoner, a hermit designate the court the person that has robbed him, print maker: Jan Luyken, Dating 1693

Heliodorus Flagellated
HELIODORUS Syrian courtier, ordered by Seeleucus Philopator to loot the Jewish temple at Jerusalem, is punished by angels who flog him severely

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"Flog: A Brutal History of Punishment and Power" In the captivating world of flogging, Captain James Lowry emerges as a central figure. His name echoes through time, forever etched in the annals of history. As we delve into this dark realm, we are confronted with haunting images that depict the cruel reality faced by many. The frontispiece of "The Full and True Account of the Wonderful Mission of Earl Lavender" presents us with a lithograph that sets the tone for our journey. It hints at the horrors to come, foreshadowing tales where devils would lay hold of men and subject them to merciless flogging. An engraving captures a man accused of attempted garrotting being subjected to this brutal punishment. The illustration freezes a moment in time when agony meets justice, leaving an indelible mark on both body and soul. Winter in Toronto 1871 brings forth another layer to this narrative. The chilling cold serves as an unforgiving backdrop for scenes unfolding on these icy streets. Flagellants roam amidst snow-covered landscapes, their devotion expressed through self-inflicted pain. A glimpse into history reveals an engraving depicting the Flogging Horse once used at Lichfield's Free School. This instrument becomes a symbol not only for physical suffering but also for societal control and discipline imposed upon young minds. Moving beyond Europe's borders, we encounter depictions from Syria and Portugal that shed light on different cultural contexts surrounding flogging practices. In Syria, servants face public punishment while attempting to escape their masters' grasp; meanwhile, Portuguese slaves endure whippings as they flee captivity. Woodcuts transport us back centuries ago when vagabonds were publicly whipped through bustling streets—a spectacle meant to deter others from straying off society's prescribed path. Lastly, an executioner stands ready to flog a prisoner designated by court officials—a hermit whose fate hangs precariously between pain and redemption.