Chained Collection (page 9)

The Madonna with the Monkey, c1498, (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
The Madonna with the Monkey, c1498, (1906). From The Engravings of Albert Durer, by Lionel Cust. [Seeley and Co. Limited, London, 1906]

Mrs. Judson Takes Her Child To Her Chained Husband, c1912. Adoniram Judson, Jr. (1788-1850), American Congregationalist and later Baptist missionary

Vercingetorix imprisoned in the Tullianum in Rome, c52-46 BC (1882-1884). The Gallic chieftain Vercingetorix was chosen as king by the Arverni

The Bathos, 18th century. Artist: Thomas Clerk
The Bathos, 18th century. Time expiring, collapsed against a broken column, with the blade of his scythe snapped and his hour glass smashed, blowing out smoke from his broken pipe

Paul Before Felix, 18th century. Artist: DB Pyet
Paul Before Felix, 18th century. Paul, with his hands chained, stands before the governor Felix, defending himself. A Roman soldier to the left of Paul leans against his spear looking very bored

The Helplessness of Man Against Destiny, 1899. Artist: JF Weber
The Helplessness of Man Against Destiny, 1899. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1899

A Kingdom, 19th century. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
A Kingdom, 19th century. Cartoon depicting the king (either George IV or his successor William IV) chained by his duties and burdened with the political issues of the day

Christopher Columbus in chains on board the Gorda, 1490s, (c1872). Italian explorer Columbus (1451-1506) was sent back to Spain in chains aboard a ship called the Gorda

Cardinal Beaufort, 1860. Artist: J White
Cardinal Beaufort, 1860. A 19th-century engraving after the painting Joan of Arc before Cardinal Beaufort. Joan, in chains, is interrogated by Henry Beaufort, Cardinal of Winchester in Rouen Prison

Perseus and Andromeda, 17th century. Artist: Carle van Loo
Perseus and Andromeda, 17th century. The hero Perseus rescuing Andromeda from the sea monster. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

The chaining of prisoners, Sakhalin, Russia, 1890s. Artist: Innokenty Ignatievich Pavlovsky
The chaining of prisoners, Sakhalin, Russia, 1890s. A large island off the Pacific coast of Siberia, Sakhalin became the site of prison labour camps known as katorga from 1857

Perseus delivers Andromeda from the sea monster, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles
Perseus delivers Andromeda from the sea monster, 1655. A plate from Michel de Marolless Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Claudio and Isabella, 1850. Artist: William Holman Hunt
Claudio and Isabella, 1850. From the The Makins Collection

Perseus Delivering Andromeda, 1775. Artist: W Walker
Perseus Delivering Andromeda, 1775. A plate from The Copper-Plate Magazine or A Monthly Treasure, London, 1775

Cerberus, chained by Hercules, infects the Earth with his foam, 1774. Artist: W Walker
Cerberus, chained by Hercules, infects the Earth with his foam, 1774. A plate from The Copper-Plate Magazine or A Monthly Treasure, London, 1774

Perseus delivers Andromeda from the sea monster, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
Perseus delivers Andromeda from the sea monster, 1733. A plate from Le Temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Two Monkeys, 1562. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Two Monkeys, 1562. From the collection of the Gemaldegalerie, Berlin

Prometheus Bound, c1640. Artist: Jacob Jordaens
Prometheus Bound, 1640. Hermes, messenger of the gods, watches as the eagle swoops down to peck out the liver of the chained Prometheus. Each night the liver regenerated

Joan of Arc in Prison, 1825. Artist: Paul Delaroche
Joan of Arc in Prison, 1825. Joan, in chains, is interrogated by a prelate in scarlet. Behind his chair a secretary stands recording the interrogation in a book

St Paul in Prison, early 16th century. Artist: Raphael
St Paul in Prison, early 16th century. Behind an iron grille, an angel in a blaze of heavenly light touches St Paul who is chained to his sleeping guards. The angel releases him

Bronze matrix for making decorative plaques for helmets, 8th century
Viking bronze matrix for making decorative plaques for helmets, showing a man with an axe holding a chained bear, from Torslunda, Bjornhovda, Sweden

John Howard (1726-1790), 1880. Howard, English philanthropist and prison reformer, visiting a prison during his investigation of prison conditions

Jumbo the African elephant, 1882. Jumbo was a large African elephant sold by London Zoo in 1882 to the American showman Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891) for his circus

Transportation to Australia, c1830. A convict in chains bidding farewell, perhaps for ever, before being rowed out to join the convict ship bound for Australia

The Senator, 19th century

Constellations of Andromeda and Triangula, c1820. Artist: Sidney Hall
Constellation of Andromeda and Triangula, c1820. Andromeda shown chained to the rock as told in the Greek legend. From Uranias Mirror. (London, c1820)

Constellation of Andromeda, 1723. Andromeda chained to rocks waiting for rescue by Perseus. German astronomer and lawyer Johannes Bayer (1572-1625)

Cast of a chained dog from Pompeii, 1st century
Cast of a chained dog, struggling to free itself, from Pompeii, 1st century

The French Andromeda; or, wanted, a Perseus, 1883. Artist: Joseph Swain
The French Andromeda; or, wanted, a Perseus, 1883. France is chained, like Andromeda, to a rock. In the foaming sea in front of her, Anarchy can be seen having risen from the depths of the ocean

King Cotton Bound; Or, The Modern Prometheus, 1861. King Cotton is represented as Prometheus who, firegiver and champion of the people, is condemned by Jupiter to be bound to a rock for eternity

Free Italy (?), 1859. This cartoon shows Italty shackled to a block labelled Venetia. A stern looking Francis Joseph rests one foot on the block in a very dominant stance

Radcliffe Square on a foggy winter morning

Bicycle parked in the centre of Oxford High Street

Suffragette Chained to Railings Petition. Suffragette chained to railings outside home of Mr Asquith, carries a Votes for Women petition

Zanzibar, Tanzania - Convicts
Zanzibar, Tanzania - Shackled convicts Date: circa 1910s

COLUMBUS: ARREST, 1500. Christopher Columbus in a Spanish prison, his hands shackled, following his arrest at Santo Domingo in 1500 by Francisco de Bobadillo: American engraving, 19th century

Jakarta, Indonesia - A public Flogging. The unlucky recipent of this punishment (a chained prisoner) has been tied to a tall frame

Slaughtering Skinning Cattle Industry Killing
Slaughtering and skinning cattle in a Chicago stockyard, 19th century. From America Revisited: From The Bay of New York to The Gulf of Mexico, published 1886

In 16th century England professional card sharks with marked packs and loaded dice took advantage of simple people, this was only one of many criminal activities into which people were forced by

Paul the Apostle, circa 5 - circa 64 or 67, also known as Saint Paul and Saul of Tarsus. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

A group of chained prisoners boarding a prison ship in the 19th century. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

A Hobart chain-gang, a group of prisoners chained together to perform menial or physically challenging work as a form of punishment. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

George Loveless on the coach to Salisbury, chained and manacled, awaiting transportation to the prison ship at Portsmouth, 1834. George Loveless, 1797-1874. Dorchester labourer and Tolpuddle martyr

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes Dramatic Poetry Aeschylus
Pierre Puvis de Chavannes: Dramatic Poetry (Aeschylus), Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, c. 1896, Oil on canvas, This painting is a scaled-down version of an enormous canvas--over 14 x 7 feet--that French

Amor breaks bow knee putto lies defeated ground
Amor breaks his bow, Amor breaks his bow over his knee. A putto lies defeated on the ground, chained to a rock face. In the foreground are the arrows of Amor, cupids: amores, amoretti, putti

Andromeda chained rock Andromeda daughter Ethiopian king
Andromeda chained to the rock, Andromeda, the daughter of an Ethiopian king, is chained to a rock by the sea as a sacrifice to a sea monster. Scene from the Metamorphoses of Ovid

Scene Inside An English Coal Mine, Early 19th Century. A Hurrier Transporting Coal In A Corf. From Le Magasin Pittoresque, Published 1843

Jerome Of Prague, 1379 To 1416, In Chains On His Way To Prison. Czech Theologian. From The Book Of Martyrs By John Foxe, Published C.1865

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"Chained: A Captivating Journey through Art, History, and Mythology" Step into the world of "chained" as we explore various captivating artworks and intriguing stories that revolve around this powerful symbol. From the enigmatic painting "The Goldfinch, 1654, " where a delicate bird is chained to its perch, to the astonishing tale of the Siberian death defier and aviator who left John Clempert baffled. Delve into the depths of knowledge at Hereford Chained Library, where ancient books are secured by heavy chains to protect their wisdom from wandering hands. Witness the fine line between melancholy and raving madness in Bedlam Hospital's haunting portrayal. Marvel at Eduard Muller's sculpture brought to life in "PROMETHEUS, " depicting Prometheus bound by chains while surrounded by ocean nymphs. Feel Saint George's bravery as he confronts a fearsome dragon with his sword tightly grasped. Witness evolution unfold before your eyes in "Evolution / Art Apes Life, " showcasing how art has evolved alongside humanity. Uncover the mystery behind "The Martyr of Solway, " an unknown creator's poignant artwork that speaks volumes about sacrifice. Experience history being made as suffragette imps transform into suffragists, breaking free from societal constraints. Reflect on social struggles depicted in "Chained to Rail / Iln / 1908, " reminding us of past injustices fought against. Finally, encounter an iron gate secured by a sturdy metal chain – a visual representation of strength and security. Let these diverse glimpses into art and history remind us that sometimes being they are be both confining yet liberating; it all depends on our perspective. Join us on this thought-provoking journey through time and imagination as we unravel the many facets of what it means to be 'chained.