Punishments Collection

Gannet (Morus bassanus) fluffy chick with its parent. Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, August

Ducking a Scold - or Duckynge a Scolde. Cartoon showing the medieval practice of ducking women to punish them for a nagging tongue. Date: 1913

Death warrant for convicted pirates, 18th century (manuscript)
7339184 Death warrant for convicted pirates, 18th century (manuscript) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 52.2x73.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Having arrived home late (colour litho)
8656714 Having arrived home late (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Having arrived home late. Man hit with a frying pan)

2nd illustrated page of an edition of "Praise of Folly" by Didier Erasmus (1469 - 1536), Edition of Leiden
AIS5354617 2nd illustrated page of an edition of "Praise of Folly" by Didier Erasmus (1469 - 1536), Edition of Leiden

Durenstein, 1839 (engraving)
7268746 Durenstein, 1839 (engraving); 20.0x28.5 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Captions' Durenstein 'and 'Aus d. Kunstanst. d. Bibliogr. Instit. in Hildbh)

Die Heldburg/Der Strauchhayn, 1839 (engraving)
7268695 Die Heldburg/Der Strauchhayn, 1839 (engraving); 11.1x15.4 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption 'Die Heldburg Der Strauchhayn', 'From Kunstanst. D. Bibliogr)

Dunce's cap, c.1880 (print)
7293408 Dunce's cap, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Education. Student wearing a dunce's cap at school. Imagery, France, ca 1880.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

The Leuchtenburg, 1838 (engraving)
7268708 The Leuchtenburg, 1838 (engraving); 16.0x22.3 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption 'Die Leuchtenburg', 'Aus d. Kunstanst. d. Bibliogr. Instit. in Hildbh)

In ye Olden Time, Punishment for the First Offence (litho)
8645034 In ye Olden Time, Punishment for the First Offence (litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: In ye Olden Time, Punishment for the First Offence)

Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus (engraving)
8655502 Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus, 70)

Brutus condemning his sons to death (engraving)
8635794 Brutus condemning his sons to death (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucius Junius Brutus condemning his sons, Titus and Tiberius)

What's fourteen days (colour litho)
8635620 What's fourteen days (colour litho) by Howard, Charles Thomas (1865-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: What's fourteen days. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

The Fall of Tantalus (engraving)
8634976 The Fall of Tantalus (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fall of Tantalus. Illustration from Hellas)

Condemned cell, Chichester City Jail, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676011 Condemned cell, Chichester City Jail, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Condemned cell, Chichester City Jail, Sussex)

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)

Newgate Prison in London 1800, 1800
3479352 Newgate Prison in London 1800, 1800; (add.info.: Newgate Prison in London, 1800.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A nurse who has disciplined a child, 1850
3478003 A nurse who has disciplined a child, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a nursemaid who has disciplined a child by making them face the corner whilst the other children continue to play)

Letters L and M: rabbit and swift, c.1920 (print)
DUV4205975 Letters L and M: rabbit and swift, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon.

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)

Farnese' Bull Group Dirce, wife of Lycos, is attached by Amphion and Zethos to a bull in order to take revenge for
BEN5480476 Farnese' Bull Group Dirce, wife of Lycos, is attached by Amphion and Zethos to a bull in order to take revenge for the outrage suffered by their mother Antiope

Farnese' Bull Group Dirce, wife of Lycos, is attached by Amphion and Zethos to a bull in order to take revenge for
BEN5480465 Farnese' Bull Group Dirce, wife of Lycos, is attached by Amphion and Zethos to a bull in order to take revenge for the outrage suffered by their mother Antiope

Punishment of the bad student, c.1880 (print)
7293379 Punishment of the bad student, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Education. The class. Punishment of the student by the teacher, he hit his fingers with a wooden stick)

Gleichen and Muhlberg, 1838 (engraving)
7268709 Gleichen and Muhlberg, 1838 (engraving); 16.0x22.3 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption 'Gleichen und Muhlberg in Thuringia', 'From Kunstanst. d. Bibliogr)

Castle and town of Hohenzollern, 1850 (engraving)
7268707 Castle and town of Hohenzollern, 1850 (engraving); 16.0x22.3 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption 'Castle and City of Siegmaringen (Hohenzollern) '

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.

Tantalus, 17th century (engraving)
3480577 Tantalus, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Tantalus. Engraving from 'Tableaux du temple des muses' (1655) by Michel de Marolles (1600 - 1681)

Kitty Flynn, 1850
3507333 Kitty Flynn, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of Kitty Flynn, with of Charles W. Bullard, an American criminal who was also as 'Piano Charley')

The Devil and the Damned. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass)
8711578 The Devil and the Damned. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass); (add.info.: Strasbourg Cathedral. Stained glass. The Devil and the Damned. Strasbourg. France.); © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Title page of "Dei delitti e delle pene" by Cesare Beccaria (1738-1794), 1890 (engraving)
AIS5355443 Title page of "Dei delitti e delle pene" by Cesare Beccaria (1738-1794), 1890 (engraving); Biblioteca de Catalunya, Barcelona

Neuhaus Castle on the Danube, 1838 (engraving)
7268725 Neuhaus Castle on the Danube, 1838 (engraving); 19.8x28.3 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption 'Neuhaus Castle on the Danube in Upper Austria')

Castle wall, unknown (engraving)
7273650 Castle wall, unknown (engraving); 20.5x9.8 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: The picture shows a medieval fortress wall with a large watchtower)

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.

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 priest whipping a penitent with a birch, 1850
3331111 A priest whipping a penitent with a birch, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a priest whipping a penitent with a birch. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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.

Aristomenes escaping from the pit (engraving)
8635003 Aristomenes escaping from the pit (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aristomenes escaping from the pit into which he had been thrown by)

The coat of arms of Miggs Minor (engraving)
8672632 The coat of arms of Miggs Minor (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The coat of arms of Miggs Minor designed by himself in a period of depression)

Nathan tells David of his sin (litho)
8675999 Nathan tells David of his sin (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nathan tells David of his sin. 2 Samuel 12:7-14)

Willie Hinton's punishment (colour litho)
8645892 Willie Hinton's punishment (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Willie Hinton's punishment)

Naughty Boys (colour litho)
8650392 Naughty Boys (colour litho) by Pletsch, Oskar (1830-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naughty Boys. Illustration for Buttercups)

Sympathy (colour litho)
8641622 Sympathy (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sympathy. Illustration for The Prize, 1889.); © Look and Learn.

Prison-ship in Portsmouth Harbour with the convicts going on board, 1829 (etching)
7341761 Prison-ship in Portsmouth Harbour with the convicts going on board, 1829 (etching) by Cooke, Edward William (1811-80); 20.9x28.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

'In Irons for getting drunk' from 'A Sailor's Progress', 1818 (coloured etching)
7341601 'In Irons for getting drunk' from 'A Sailor's Progress', 1818 (coloured etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); 11.8x12.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Hohen-Salzburg, 1856 (engraving)
7268727 Hohen-Salzburg, 1856 (engraving); 14.0x19.2 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption 'Hohen-Salzburg', 'From Kunstanst. D. Bibliogr. Inst. in Hildbh)

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"Punishments: A Reflection on the Consequences of Actions" In the rugged beauty of the Shetland Islands, a Gannet fluffy chick seeks solace in its parent's embrace. As nature teaches us, even these majestic creatures understand that actions have consequences. Centuries ago, society devised various forms of punishment to maintain order and justice. One such method was "Ducking a Scold, " where individuals were submerged in water as retribution for their perceived wrongdoings. Daniel Defoe himself experienced public humiliation when he found himself confined to the pilory. Yet they can not limited to physical or public shaming; they can also manifest within our own minds. William Ernest Henley reminds us that we are masters of our fate and captains of our souls, suggesting that self-inflicted torment can be one of life's harshest penalties. Throughout history, tales from mythology depict divine retribution as well. Apollo and Muses share stories where mortals face dire consequences for their hubris or disobedience towards gods' commands. Diana's wrath falls upon Actaeon when he dares to gaze upon her nakedness. From Spain comes an engraving depicting execution by the withers - a stark reminder that societies have employed brutal methods to enforce obedience and instill fear among transgressors. Religious narratives too illustrate punishments meted out for defiance or betrayal. Christ's ascent to Calvary exemplifies his sacrifice for humanity's sins while Adam and Eve suffer expulsion from Eden due to their disobedience – forever etching punishment into human existence. Artistic expressions capture these notions vividly; marble statues immortalize Marsyas' torment at Apollo's hands, symbolizing artistic rivalry turned cruel punishment; Apelles' calumny reveals how false accusations can tarnish reputations irreparably. As we reflect on these diverse depictions throughout time, let us remember that consequences shape our lives profoundly – whether they be physical, emotional, or spiritual.