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"De Foe in the Pillory", by Eyre Crowe, from the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1862. Creator: E. Skill. "De Foe in the Pillory", by Eyre Crowe, from the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1862. Creator: E. Skill
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"De Foe in the Pillory", by Eyre Crowe, from the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1862. Creator: E. Skill. "De Foe in the Pillory", by Eyre Crowe, from the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1862. Creator: E. Skill
"De Foe in the Pillory", by Eyre Crowe, from the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1862. Engraving of a painting. The Judge himself, Sir Simon Harcourt, very indecently aggravated his [ie Defoe's] offence, and, the jury having found him guilty of composing and publishing a seditious libel, condemned him to a fine of 200 marks, to stand three times in the pillory, be imprisoned during the Queen's pleasure, and find sureties for his good behaviour for seven years! He stood in the pillory, first, before the Royal Exchange, Cornhill; then near "the Conduit" in Cheapside; and then, where we see him, before Temple-Bar. He was released from Newgate [prison] the year following [1703]. De Foe has himself told us "that the people, who were expected to treat him very ill when in the pillory, on the contrary, pitied him, and wished those who set him there were placed in his room, and expressed their affections by loud shouts and acclamations when he was taken down". From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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De Foe in the Pillory," a captivating painting by Eyre Crowe, showcases a pivotal moment in the life of the renowned English writer Daniel Defoe. This masterpiece was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1862 and is now immortalized in this engraving by E. Skill. The scene depicts Defoe, dressed in a simple coat and hat, standing defiantly in the pillory, a symbol of public humiliation and punishment. The pillory, a wooden structure with four holes for the head and hands, is located at Temple-Bar, a significant London landmark. The crowd, a sea of curious onlookers, surrounds Defoe, their expressions a mix of awe, sympathy, and intrigue. Defoe's punishment was a result of his involvement in publishing a seditious libel, an offense that did not sit well with the authorities of the time. Sir Simon Harcourt, the judge, added fuel to the fire by further aggravating Defoe during the trial. The jury found Defoe guilty, and he was sentenced to a hefty fine, imprisonment, and a mandatory stint in the pillory. Despite the expected hostility from the crowd, Defoe's experience in the pillory was far from the anticipated ordeal. Instead, the people showed him compassion and support. They pitied him, wishing the true instigators of his predicament were in his place. The crowd's affection for Defoe was evident as they cheered and shouted acclamations when he was taken down from the pillory. This painting is a testament to Defoe's enduring spirit and the people's ability to empathize with those who face adversity. It is a poignant reminder of the power of public opinion and the resilience of the human spirit.
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