Blackmail Collection

Susanna and the Elders, 1822. Creator: Antonio Viviani
Susanna and the Elders, 1822

Susanna and the Elders, 1620. Creator: Lucas Vorsterman
Susanna and the Elders, 1620

Susanna and the Elders, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Susanna and the Elders, n.d

Susanna and the Elders, n.d. Creator: Cornelis de Visscher
Susanna and the Elders, n.d

Under Pressure To Deliver
Three men in suits demanding something from a fourth who is protesting he does not have it, circa 1930. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Susanna and the Elders, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Susanna and the Elders, n.d

Susannah accused by the Elders, 1562 (pen & ink on paper)
449259 Susannah accused by the Elders, 1562 (pen & ink on paper) by Heemskerck, Maerten van (1498-1574); 19.7x25.2 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Comic postcard, offer from a photographer Date: 20th century

Advert illustrating a suit designed by Dolly Tree
An advert in the Rexall Magazine illustrating a suit designed by Dolly Tree for Ruth Hussey?s in Blackmail (1939). Date: 1939

Ruth Hussey in Blackmail (1939)
Mermaids and marine life is the motif in a red and white silk print dress designed by Dolly Tree for Ruth Hussey in Blackmail (1939)

The Demon or In the Cafe, 1904 (oil on canvas)
MNK129671 The Demon or In the Cafe, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Weiss, Wojciech Stanislaw (1875-1950); 65x95 cm; National Museum in Cracow, Poland; Polish, out of copyright

In the Kitchen, illustration from The Nutcracker by E. T
CHT198185 In the Kitchen, illustration from The Nutcracker by E.T.A Hoffman (1776-1822) 1883 (colour litho) by Offterdinger, Carl (1829-89); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Two Elders Before the Judge, 1555. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
The Two Elders Before the Judge, 1555

Susanna Surprised by the Two Elders, 1555. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Susanna Surprised by the Two Elders, 1555

Susanna and the Elders, 1916 / 1917. Creator: Christian Rohlfs
Susanna and the Elders, 1916/1917

Susanna im Bade (Susanna in the Bath), 1914. Creator: Lovis Corinth
Susanna im Bade (Susanna in the Bath), 1914

Susanna And The Elders, 17th century. Creator: Peter Lely
Susanna And The Elders, 17th century

Susanna and the Elders, early 17th-mid 17th century. Creator: Gerrit van Honthorst
Susanna and the Elders, early 17th-mid 17th century

Susanna and the Elders, 1622-60. Creator: Augustin Medow
Susanna and the Elders, 1622-60

Cartoon, The French Serpentine Dance (Panama Scandal)
Cartoon, The French Serpentine Dance -- a satirical comment on the Panama Scandal, showing the French Republic dancing in a dress labelled with the words bribery, blackmail and anarchy. Date: 1893

P. Aretin, (1492-1556), 1830. Creator: Unknown
P. Aretin, (1492-1556), 1830. Pietro Aretino (1492-1556) Italian author, playwright, poet, satirist and blackmailer, From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R

Lord Melbourne, c1800, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Lord Melbourne, c1800, (c1884). William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (1779-1848), British Whig educated at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge

Advertisements Which Helped To Raise Kitcheners Army, 1914-1918, (1919). Creator: Unknown
Advertisements Which Helped To Raise Kitcheners Army, 1914-1918, (1919). First World War enlistment propaganda in Welsh and English: 5 Questions to Men Who Have Not Enlisted

Susanna and the Elders, 1928. From Old Furniture, Volume IV. edited by Lieut.-Col. E. F. Strange, C.B.E. [Old Furniture Ltd. London, 1928]

The exhortations, 1819-1823. Artist: Francisco Goya
The exhortations, 1819-1823. Plate 16 of Proverbs, published in 1864. The series also known as disparates (absurdities) or suenos (dreams) is seen as symbolic of the absurdity of the human condition

Scene from Bleak House by Charles Dickens, 1852-1853. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne
Scene from Bleak House by Charles Dickens, 1852-1853. This novel contains a satire on the iniquities of the Court of Chancery, and the misery and ruin it brought to those it was supposed to protect

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President Theodore Roosevelt refusing to pay Colombia millions for Panama Canal rights, 1903. Hand-colored 1903 W.A. Rogers cartoon

"a Worthy Man Ushers A Young Woman Into His Office", After A Work By Felix Vallotton From crimes And
" a Worthy Man Ushers A Young Woman Into His Office", After A Work By Felix Vallotton From crimes And Punishments

WW1 poster, Imperial Maritime League, Keep the Flag Flying, persuading British Women and British Girls not to condone the behaviour of men who do not enlist. Date: 1914-1918

A worthy man ushers a young woman into his office, from Crimes and Punishments
BAL377101 A worthy man ushers a young woman into his office, from Crimes and Punishments, special edition of L Assiette au Beurre, 1st March 1902 (colour litho) by Vallotton

Mr Siever leaving court
Mr Robert Siever, a well known racing man and editor of the Winning Post in court for the blackmail of Mr Jack Barnato Joel, a partner in the firm

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"Unveiling the Dark Shadows: Exploring the Intricate Web of Blackmail" In Alfred Hitchcock's groundbreaking film "Blackmail" (1929), Anny Ondra finds herself under pressure to deliver, caught in a web of deceit and manipulation. This gripping tale mirrors the harsh realities faced by individuals throughout history. From a WW1 poster by the Imperial Maritime League, we glimpse into an era where blackmail was used as a tool to exert control and gain advantage. Susannah, accused by the Elders in 1562, becomes entangled in their wicked schemes depicted through pen & ink on paper. Even in lighter contexts, such as a comic postcard from the 20th century offering services from a photographer, blackmail lurks beneath seemingly innocent offers. It serves as a reminder that no one is immune to its clutches. Dolly Tree's suit design advert illustrates how even fashion can be tainted by this sinister act. Ruth Hussey's portrayal in "Blackmail" (1939) further delves into the psychological toll it takes on its victims. Artistic interpretations like "The Demon or In the Cafe" (1904) and E. T. 's illustration from The Nutcracker highlight how artists have captured moments when lives are forever altered due to blackmail's malevolent presence. Heinrich Aldegrever's works - "The Two Elders Before the Judge" (1555), "Susanna Surprised by the Two Elders" (1555), and Christian Rohlfs' "Susanna and the Elders" (1916/1917) - shed light on timeless tales where innocence clashes with corruption. Through these diverse glimpses into history, art, and cinema, we uncover an unsettling truth: blackmail has haunted humanity for centuries. Its power lies not only within its ability to destroy reputations but also within society's willingness to succumb to its demands.