Taunted Collection

Papirius and the Gauls
Roman senator Papirio is taunted by an invading Gaul, and strikes him with his ceremonial staff, for which he is killed

Gaul Taunts Senator
Roman senator Papirio is taunted by an invading Gaul, and strikes him with his ceremonial staff, for which he is killed

Jesus mocked after being crowned with the Crown of Thorns (colour litho)
5226680 Jesus mocked after being crowned with the Crown of Thorns (colour litho) by Fugel, Gebhard (1863-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

Legend of the Moor's Last Sigh. After the conquest of the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada, the Muslim king Boabdil and his entourage were exiled from the city in 1492

Louis XVI of France forced to don a Phrygian cap by the sans-culottes after their invasion of the Tuileries Palace
3647578 Louis XVI of France forced to don a Phrygian cap by the sans-culottes after their invasion of the Tuileries Palace, 1792 (engraving) by Lix

Charles 1st in the Guard Room (engraving)
5220664 Charles 1st in the Guard Room (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles 1st in the Guard Room)

Blindmans Buff, or Too Many for John Bull, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795
NCO191207 Blindmans Buff, or Too Many for John Bull, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Wandering Jew. Legend Tells Of A Jew Who Taunted Jesus On The Way To The Crucifixion And Was Then Cursed To Walk The Earth Until The Second Coming

Silenus sleeping right taunted Satyr Goat climbing
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Adolf Schraodter (German, 1805 - 1875), Peter Schlemihl Taunted for His Lack of Shadow, 1836, etching on chine colla©

Charles I (1600-49) in the guard room insulted by Oliver Cromwells soldiers
KW259469 Charles I (1600-49) in the guard room insulted by Oliver Cromwells soldiers, from Illustrations of English and Scottish History Volume I (engraving) by Delaroche

Polly rescues the Charitable Grinder, illustration from Dombey and Son
KW259266 Polly rescues the Charitable Grinder, illustration from Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens (1812-70) first published 1848 (litho) by Browne

The Disgraced Boyar and a Jester, 1891 (oil on canvas)
BAL196472 The Disgraced Boyar and a Jester, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Nevrev, Nikolai Vasilievich (1830-1904); 101x73.5 cm; Victor and Vasnetsov Museum, Kirov, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Personification of painting on a pedestal, Arnold Houbraken, Nicolaes de Vries, 1688 - 1700

Cinderella / Richter
Cinderella by the fireside is taunted by her two sisters before leaving for the Ball

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In a world filled with taunts and jeers, history has witnessed countless instances of individuals being subjected to mockery and humiliation. From the ancient tale of Papirius and the Gauls to the Gaul's taunting of a senator, these stories remind us that even in times long past, taunting was an unfortunate reality. The Legend of the Moor's Last Sigh tells a haunting story of torment, as Louis XVI of France is forced to don a Phrygian cap by the sans-culottes after their invasion of the Tuileries Palace in 1792. This engraving captures his humiliation for all eternity. Similarly, Charles I finds himself insulted by Oliver Cromwell's soldiers in the guard room. The engraving vividly portrays this moment when royalty is reduced to ridicule at the hands of those who oppose him. Religious texts also depict acts of derision towards revered figures. Jesus Christ endures mocking as he is crowned with thorns in a color lithograph that showcases both his suffering and resilience. Even literature reflects society's inclination for taunting. In Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare, characters engage in playful banter that often borders on cruelty. Such scenes serve as reminders that words can wound just as deeply as physical actions. Myths and legends further illustrate this theme; take The Wandering Jew, cursed to roam until Judgment Day due to his audacity in taunting Jesus during his crucifixion procession. This century-old illustration from The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine depicts this eternal punishment endured by one man for his insolence. Artistic representations also capture moments where individuals are singled out for their differences or perceived shortcomings. Adolf Schraodter's painting Peter Schlemihl Taunted for His Lack of Shadow portrays an individual ostracized because he lacks something deemed essential - casting shadows like everyone else.