Oath Collection (page 8)

A Scout Obeys Orders without Question, 1929 (colour litho)
472977 A Scout Obeys Orders without Question, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 7th Scout Law)

If Thou Give Me Victory Over These Foes I Will Be Baptised In Thy Name
STC292426 If Thou Give Me Victory Over These Foes I Will Be Baptised In Thy Name, plate from The Story of France by Mary MacGregor, 1920 (coloured litho) by Rainey

The Meeting of Parliament, Royal Dukes taking the Oath of Allegiance in the House of Lords (litho)
1040176 The Meeting of Parliament, Royal Dukes taking the Oath of Allegiance in the House of Lords (litho) by Duncan, John (1866-1945) after; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Meeting of Parliament Members taking the Oath of Allegiance to the New Sovereign, 23 January (litho)
1040175 The Meeting of Parliament Members taking the Oath of Allegiance to the New Sovereign, 23 January (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lord Kitchener taking his Seat in the House of Lords (litho)
1042878 Lord Kitchener taking his Seat in the House of Lords (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Kitchener taking his Seat in the House of Lords)

King Edgar rowed by eight Kings on the River Dee, pub. 19th Century (steel engraving)
955597 King Edgar rowed by eight Kings on the River Dee, pub. 19th Century (steel engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Industrious Prentice Alderman of London: The Idle One Brought Before Him
1071419 The Industrious Prentice Alderman of London: The Idle One Brought Before Him and Impeach d by his Accomplice, 1747 (engraving) by Hogarth

The Opening of Parliament, Mr Gladstone, supported by Mr Marjoribanks and Mr H Gladstone, taking the Oath (engraving)
1038689 The Opening of Parliament, Mr Gladstone, supported by Mr Marjoribanks and Mr H Gladstone, taking the Oath (engraving) by Hall

The National Guard at Athens taking the Oath of Allegiance to King George (engraving)
1102956 The National Guard at Athens taking the Oath of Allegiance to King George (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr Bradlaugh taking the Oath in the House of Commons (engraving)
1060604 Mr Bradlaugh taking the Oath in the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Bradlaugh taking the Oath in the House of Commons)

Lincoln taking the oath at his second inauguration, March 4, 1865
1123831 Lincoln taking the oath at his second inauguration, March 4, 1865, published 1865 (wood engraving) by American School

Inauguration of President Polk (engraving)
1095488 Inauguration of President Polk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inauguration of President Polk)

The London Rifle Brigade taking the Oath of Allegiance in the Egyptian Hall, Mansion House (engraving)
1098355 The London Rifle Brigade taking the Oath of Allegiance in the Egyptian Hall, Mansion House (engraving) by English School

Installation of the Judges in the Palais de Justice, at Paris, the Oath (engraving)
1096534 Installation of the Judges in the Palais de Justice, at Paris, the Oath (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

William of Orange taking the Oath as Stadtholder (engraving)
664364 William of Orange taking the Oath as Stadtholder (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William of Orange taking the Oath as Stadtholder)

Washington taking the Oath as President (engraving)
663905 Washington taking the Oath as President (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Washington taking the Oath as President)

The House of Commons: Swearing-In of the Members in 1857 (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF107815 The House of Commons: Swearing-In of the Members in 1857 (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Buonaparte hearing of Nelsons Victory swears by his Sword to Extirpate the English
NCO190141 Buonaparte hearing of Nelsons Victory swears by his Sword to Extirpate the English from off the Earth, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1798 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Signature of Queen Victoria, as appended to the coronation oath (engraving)
5228610 Signature of Queen Victoria, as appended to the coronation oath (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Signature of Queen Victoria)

A Woman Swearing Her Child to a Grave Citizen (mezzotint)
6029503 A Woman Swearing Her Child to a Grave Citizen (mezzotint) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Washingtons inauguration at Philadelphia, c. 1930 (photomechanical print)
5854069 Washingtons inauguration at Philadelphia, c.1930 (photomechanical print) by Ferris, Jean Leon Gerome (1863-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Baroque : Joachim recevant la promesse d un enfant et scene de la rencontre de
FIA5406367 Baroque : Joachim recevant la promesse d un enfant et scene de la rencontre de Joachim et d Anne a la porte doree - Joachim Receiving the Promise

The Liverpool Press Guard (80th Lancashire Rifle Volunteers) taking the Oaths in St Georges Hall (engraving)
1612783 The Liverpool Press Guard (80th Lancashire Rifle Volunteers) taking the Oaths in St Georges Hall (engraving) by Skill

Illustration of Adolphe dit Willette (1857-1926) for the Cover of Le Rire
ICA4863640 Illustration of Adolphe dit Willette (1857-1926) for the Cover of Le Rire, 09/10/09 - Flirt - Love, Fashion, Internal architecture by Willette

The Making of a Freemason (litho)
1598173 The Making of a Freemason (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Making of a Freemason. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 December 1897)

The Crowning of the Queen of Holland, Her Majesty taking the Oath (engraving)
1606448 The Crowning of the Queen of Holland, Her Majesty taking the Oath (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crowning of the Queen of Holland)

French Revolution of 1789: The Childrens Oath. Gouache des freres Lesueur
JLJ4572575 French Revolution of 1789: The Childrens Oath. Gouache des freres Lesueur (18th century). Paris, Musee Carnavalet by Lesueur Brothers, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

The civil marriage of Mathurin Moreau took place in Paris City Hall in 1881
JLJ4579447 The civil marriage of Mathurin Moreau took place in Paris City Hall in 1881. Painting by Henri Gervex (1852-1929), 1881

King Louis XIV receives his brother the Duke of Anjou, knight of the Order of the Holy
JLJ4601584 King Louis XIV receives his brother the Duke of Anjou, knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit Painting by Philip of Champaigne (1602-1674) 17th century Grenoble

The Accession of the King of Spain, Alfonso XIII taking the Oath before the Cortes at Madrid, 17 May (litho)
1629876 The Accession of the King of Spain, Alfonso XIII taking the Oath before the Cortes at Madrid, 17 May (litho) by Amato, G.S

Hannibal swearing eternal emnity to Rome (litho)
1266070 Hannibal swearing eternal emnity to Rome (litho) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published circa 1920 s)

The Opening of Parliament, Scenes in the House (engraving)
1056477 The Opening of Parliament, Scenes in the House (engraving) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament, Scenes in the House)

The barons swear to achieve their liberties, 1214, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to
984749 The barons swear to achieve their liberties, 1214, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

The barge of Edgar manned by eight kings on the Dee, 973 AD
984726 The barge of Edgar manned by eight kings on the Dee, 973 AD, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

The coronation oath of King Louis XVI of France, 1775 (engraving)
972708 The coronation oath of King Louis XVI of France, 1775 (engraving) by Moreau, Jean Michel the Younger (1741-1814) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The oath of Spartacus (engraving)
964403 The oath of Spartacus (engraving) by Barrias, Louis Ernest (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The oath of Spartacus, from the sculpture by Louis Ernest Barrias)

The Lord Mayor taking the Oath in the Court of the Lord Chief Justice (engraving)
1038602 The Lord Mayor taking the Oath in the Court of the Lord Chief Justice (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Opening of Parliament, Lord Beaconsfield taking the Oaths as a Peer (engraving)
1106178 Opening of Parliament, Lord Beaconsfield taking the Oaths as a Peer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of Parliament)

Some of the Most Attractive Features of the Lord Mayors Show (engraving)
1046724 Some of the Most Attractive Features of the Lord Mayors Show (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Russian Royal Family at Zarskoe Selo, the Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch taking the Oath on Coming of Age (litho)
1051922 The Russian Royal Family at Zarskoe Selo, the Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch taking the Oath on Coming of Age (litho) by Hatherell

Oath of vengance, illustration from After Pretoria: The Guerilla War
3037639 Oath of vengance, illustration from After Pretoria: The Guerilla War, 1902 (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: F Dadd RI (1851-1929) After Pretoria

Abecedary. Letter E as a Hermit. Small encyclopedic alphabet, popular series
DUV4199855 Abecedary. Letter E as a Hermit. Small encyclopedic alphabet, popular series. Epinal imaging, late 19th century by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abecedary)

Merovingian period: a mayor of the palace (dignitary of the kingdom
XEE4409143 Merovingian period: a mayor of the palace (dignitary of the kingdom) took the oath before taking office. He swears to the eveques and lords of the region to retain their respective rights

The oath of the two brothers before their armour: Charles II the Bald
LSE4101774 The oath of the two brothers before their armour: Charles II the Bald and Louis II the Germanic take the oath against Lothaire I (Oaths of Strasbourg 842). Engraving of the 19th century

Ferdinand III of Castile, (1199-1252) King of Castile from 1217
XEE4153988 Ferdinand III of Castile, (1199-1252) King of Castile from 1217 and King of Leon from 1230 - Ferdinand III, or Saint Ferdinand of Castile (1199-1252)

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"Taking an Oath: From Ancient Traditions to Modern Society" From the sacred Hippocratic oath sworn by doctors to the solemn courtroom oaths, the concept of taking an oath has been deeply ingrained in human history. The Court of Exchequer and Court of Common Pleas witnessed countless individuals swearing to tell the truth, reminding us of the importance of honesty and integrity. Artistic masterpieces like "The Oath of the Horatii" by Jacques Louis David depict powerful scenes where loyalty is pledged, highlighting how they can shape destinies. Even posters warning against illegal oaths in 1834 serve as a reminder that actions have consequences. In historical moments such as during the Sacred Festival and Coronation in Paris (1806) or when women first entered law practice, oaths symbolized progress and inclusion. They marked milestones in society's evolution towards equality and justice. Looking back at medieval times, we envision judges presiding over courtrooms where people swore their allegiance under watchful eyes. Meanwhile, events like the Tennis Court Oath showcased unity among revolutionaries fighting for liberty. Oaths extend beyond legal realms; they guide moral conduct too. The Ten Scout Laws established principles for young minds while Ulsters' Oath emphasized resilience against political changes. As we reflect on these diverse instances throughout history, it becomes evident that they are not mere words but binding commitments that shape our lives. Whether taken with a raised hand or silently within one's heart, an oath carries immense weight - a promise etched into our very being.