Pricking Collection

Sleeping Beauty: The Princess Pricks her Finger (tempera)
1765028 Sleeping Beauty: The Princess Pricks her Finger (tempera) by Batten, John Dickson (1860-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sleeping Beauty: The Princess Pricks her Finger)

The Princess and Fairy Spite, engraved by Stephane Pannemaker (1847-1930) 1861 (engraving
OTB141777 The Princess and Fairy Spite, engraved by Stephane Pannemaker (1847-1930) 1861 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Study for the portrait of Pope Julius II, 1500-12 (charcoal on paper)
6336720 Study for the portrait of Pope Julius II, 1500-12 (charcoal on paper) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Galleria Palazzo Corsini, Florence

Devices for cheating at cards and dice (engraving)
3635186 Devices for cheating at cards and dice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Devices for cheating at cards and dice)

Veal heart pricked with pins, found c. 1900 in a tomb in Montmartre cemetery, Paris
CHT163092 Veal heart pricked with pins, found c.1900 in a tomb in Montmartre cemetery, Paris by French School, (19th century); Musee de l Institut Medico-legal, Paris

Source Size = 2782 x 2510
Her Majesty Pricking the Sheriffs Roll

Blazon of the Chamber of Rhetoric The Pellicaen Haarlem, with the crucifixion in allegorical frame, print maker: Jacob Matham, Hendrick Goltzius, 1597

Pricking a Baked Potato

Man pricking apple and almond galette pastry on baking tray with fork

Pricking pastry base with fork

Putting pin through tulip stem to remove airlock (conditioning tulips), close-up

Pricking out leaves of rose seedlings in pot filled with loam-based potting compost, compost in right palm of hand ready to add

Preparing baked potatoes, pricking with fork, close-up

Hand pricking fresh sausages with toothpick, to prevent the sausage from bursting during cooking

Person pricking base of baked choux pastry with skewer

Pricking a roasted duck with a two-pronged fork, to release the melted fat into the roasting pan

Young womans hands pricking baking potato with fork, on baking tray

Blood glucose test F008 / 2863
MODEL RELEASED. Blood glucose test. Woman using a lance to prick her finger before a blood glucose test

Blood glucose test F008 / 2864
MODEL RELEASED. Blood glucose test. Woman using a lance to prick her finger before a blood glucose test

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"Unveiling the Power of Pricking: From Sleeping Beauty to Cheating Devices and Beyond" In the enchanting world of art, pricking takes on various forms, captivating our imagination and revealing hidden stories. Just like in Sleeping Beauty, where the princess pricks her finger on a spindle, we witness how this simple act can shape destinies. The delicate tempera painting captures the moment when her fate is sealed. Moving forward in time, an engraving titled "The Princess and Fairy Spite" showcases another tale of pricking. Created by Stephane Pannemaker in 1861, it depicts a scene filled with intrigue and magic as fairies use their powers to prick hearts with thorns. But pricking goes beyond fairy tales; it finds its place even in unexpected places like Pope Julius II's portrait study. In this charcoal masterpiece from 1500-12, we see meticulous details brought to life through tiny pinpricks that create depth and texture. It also reveals itself in more dubious endeavors such as cheating at cards and dice. An intriguing engraving displays intricate devices designed for deceitful purposes – a reminder that not all pricks are noble or virtuous. However, not all instances carry dark undertones. A veal heart discovered within a Parisian tomb offers an eerie glimpse into ancient rituals or beliefs surrounding life after death. Each pin piercing its surface tells a story lost to time but preserved through this macabre artifact. Stepping away from morbid curiosities, we find ourselves amidst historical events captured through engravings like the opening of Parliament. Pricked with anticipation and excitement, society gathers as power shifts hands – reminding us that even grand ceremonies rely on small actions to make history unfold. Delving deeper into symbolism lies "The Pellicaen Haarlem, " adorned with a crucifixion scene intricately depicted using pins – representing both suffering endured and redemption sought.