Taunting Collection (page 2)

A guardsman standing outside Clarence House, the residence of the Queen Mother, is put to the test by some humour from an American tourist. 27th July 1981

A guardsman standing outside Clarence House, the residence of the Queen Mother, is put to the test by some humour from an American tourist. 27th July 1981

The Crowning with Thorns, from The Passion of Christ, mid 17th century

The Crowning with Thorns, from The Passion of Christ, ca. 1623

Christ Crowned with Thorns, from the Circular Passion, 1509. Creator: Lucas van Leyden
Christ Crowned with Thorns, from the Circular Passion, 1509

The Mocking of Christ, from the Circular Passion, 1509. Creator: Lucas van Leyden
The Mocking of Christ, from the Circular Passion, 1509

Mime writhes under the lashes he receives, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Mime writhes under the lashes he receives, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Alberich puts on the Tarnhelm and becomes invisible, beating Mime to taunt him. From Das Rheingold

Metius aggravating Titus Manlius, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Metius aggravating Titus Manlius, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

The officer and the barbers boy, 18th century (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume II, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880

En voulez des-z-homards? (would you like some lobsters?). Artist: Bordier
En voulez des-z-homards? (would you like some lobsters?). A print from Le Rire

Illustration for Tell tale tit / your tounge shall be slit, Kate Greenaway (1846-1901). Artist: Catherine Greenaway
Illustration for Tell tale tit/your tounge shall be slit, Kate Greenaway (1846-1901). For a book of nursery rhymes

Carrot Tied to Stick

Kitten And Monarch Butterfly

Tottenham Hotspur footballer Paul Gascoigne argues with Ian Culverhouse in a match between Spurs and Norwich City, circa 1989

Mocking of Christ (copy). n. d. Creator: Unknown
Mocking of Christ (copy).n.d

World War I patriotic
The British lion, the French cockerel & the Russian bear taunting the German eagle. Artist: Mittie Mildred Morris Date: circa 1915

Christ at the Column (oil on canvas)
XIR488820 Christ at the Column (oil on canvas) by Massys or Metsys, Quentin (c.1466-1530); Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro, Coimbra

Infante Ferdinand of Portugal, c. 1880 (litho)
KW441329 Infante Ferdinand of Portugal, c.1880 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reproduced in Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix)

The Mocking of Christ, from the Herrenberg Altarpiece, 1521 (oil on panel)
XIR438811 The Mocking of Christ, from the Herrenberg Altarpiece, 1521 (oil on panel) by Ratgeb, Jerg (c.1480-1526); Staatsgalerie, Stuttgart, Germany; (add.info.: Le Christ aux outrages; ); German

Temptation of Christ in the desert by the devil, 12th century (fresco)
XIR407396 Temptation of Christ in the desert by the devil, 12th century (fresco) by French School, (12th century); St. Aignan, Brinay-sur-Cher, France; (add.info.: Devil, who is portrayed with wings)

The Lay of St. Cuthbert, from The Ingoldsby Legends by Thomas Ingoldsby
KW341494 The Lay of St. Cuthbert, from The Ingoldsby Legends by Thomas Ingoldsby, published by Richard Bentley & Son, 1887 (litho) by Cruikshank

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 Midshipman is boarded by the enemy, illustration from Dombey and Son
KW259253 The Midshipman is boarded by the enemy, illustration from Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens (1812-70) first published 1848 (litho) by Browne

Christ presented to the people (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XIR253088 Christ presented to the people (woodcut) (b/w photo) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Lady and the Trumpeter (oil on canvas)
BAL234928 The Lady and the Trumpeter (oil on canvas) by Verkolje, Jan (1630-93); Private Collection; Courtesy of Thomas Brod and Patrick Pilkington; Dutch, out of copyright

The Practical Joke (oil on panel)
XYC225466 The Practical Joke (oil on panel) by French School, (18th century); 17.8x28 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

The Guilty, from Costume of Great Britain, published by William Miller
XCF137309 The Guilty, from Costume of Great Britain, published by William Miller, 1805 (colour litho) by Pyne, William Henry (1769-1843); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Mocking of Christ (oil on panel)
XIR222778 The Mocking of Christ (oil on panel) by Hemessen, Jan Sanders van (c.1504-66); Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai, France; Dutch, out of copyright

The Mocking of Christ (oil on panel)
XIR178912 The Mocking of Christ (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas (1472-1553) (school of); 83x57.7 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille, France; German, out of copyright

HUAC Protests in San Francisco
San Francisco, California: 1961. College student demonstrators inside of SF City Hall jeer the police first attempt with fire hoses to quell their protest against the House Committee on Un-American

Captured German officer in Paris
" His triumphant entry into Paris" - reads the sarcastic comment on this card, depicting a captured German officer surrounded by French soldiers

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"Unleashing the Cruelty: A Captivating Glimpse into Historical Taunting" In Christ Carrying the Cross, 1526 (oil on canvas), we witness the taunts hurled at Jesus as he struggles under the weight of his burden. The jeering crowd mocks his suffering, highlighting humanity's capacity for cruelty. Fast forward to Christus No. 1, 1915 (oil on canvas), where a modern-day depiction emerges. This artwork captures the essence of societal ridicule and scorn faced by individuals who dare to challenge established norms. How Spartan Youth was Trained, c. 1940s (litho) unveils an unsettling aspect of ancient education - young Spartans subjected to relentless teasing and humiliation in order to forge their resilience and strength. The haunting image Hanging a negro in Clarkson Street, New York, 1860s (engraving) (b/w photo) exposes a dark chapter in history when racial prejudice led to public spectacles that aimed solely at demeaning and dehumanizing individuals based on their skin color. The Mocking of Christ (pen & ink with wash over chalk on paper) delves into religious persecution as Jesus endures mockery before his crucifixion. This poignant portrayal reminds us how even divinity was not spared from derision. Pit Ticket, 5th November 1759 illustrates from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth showcases an era when attending brutal sports like bear-baiting became a form of entertainment for some while others reveled in mocking those involved. Bear Baiting in Saxon Times reveals another facet of historical cruelty through illustrations from Hutchinson's Story of the British Nation, c. 1920 (litho). It sheds light on barbaric practices where animals were pitted against each other amidst cheering crowds' laughter.