Denunciation Collection

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Milton visiting Galileo when a prisoner of the Inquisition, 1847. Artist: Hart, Solomon Alexander (1806-1881)
Milton visiting Galileo when a prisoner of the Inquisition, 1847. Private Collection

Zola in Court / Dreyfus
Emile Zola in court after the publication of his denunciation " J Accuse" of the army cover-up. Date: 26 February 1898

The Council of Vienne, 1311-1312. 19th century (engraving)
7272480 The Council of Vienne, 1311-1312. 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: The Council of Vienne XV. Ecumenical Council convened by Clement V in Vienne)

Leontes and Paulina, Illustration of "The Winter's Tale", by William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
AIS5354598 Leontes and Paulina, Illustration of "The Winter's Tale", by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Leontes and Paulina)

Cicero delivering his oration against Cataline (engraving)
8635702 Cicero delivering his oration against Cataline (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Edmund Burke's denunciation of Warren Hasting in Westminster Hall, London, 1788 (litho)
8673155 Edmund Burke's denunciation of Warren Hasting in Westminster Hall, London, 1788 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Costly Gift (litho)
8660781 A Costly Gift (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Costly Gift. From accusations preferred against Phidias it appears that his house was frequented)

Pierrot in Criminal Court, c.1864-70 (oil on wood panel)
XOS5879730 Pierrot in Criminal Court, c.1864-70 (oil on wood panel) by Couture, Thomas (1815-79); 45.8x52.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

"The feller who caught that fish 's dem liar" (litho)
8655422 "The feller who caught that fish 's dem liar" (litho) by Townsend, Frederick Henry (1868-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ivan the Terrible, 1875. Creator: Matejko, Jan Alojzy (1838-1893)
Ivan the Terrible, 1875. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

Christ and the adulteress, c. 1510 (tempra on wood)
7130038 Christ and the adulteress, c.1510 (tempra on wood) by Barbari, Niccolo de (fl.c.1510); Museo Nazionale del Palazzo di Venezia, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Christ and the adulteress, c.1510)

Catherine of Aragon pleading her case before Henry VIII, 18th century (print)
7315175 Catherine of Aragon pleading her case before Henry VIII, 18th century (print) by Westall, Richard (1765-1836) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

NAPOLEON -MAKE PEACE WITH !! 1813 (engraving)
7262204 NAPOLEON -MAKE PEACE WITH !! 1813 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: NAPOLEON -MAKE PEACE WITH !)

Christ and the woman taken in adultery 1527, Oil on panel
7224992 Christ and the woman taken in adultery 1527, Oil on panel by Mazzolino, Ludovico (1480-c.1528); Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Christ and the woman taken in adultery 1527)

Two men arguing in a candlelit room, 18th century. 1791 (engraving)
7234857 Two men arguing in a candlelit room, 18th century. 1791 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two men arguing in a candlelit room)

Miss Goody Two-Shoes accused of witchcraft
7239649 Miss Goody Two-Shoes accused of witchcraft by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Goody Two-Shoes is brought in front of a magistrate after being accused)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Accuse; Accused person; Angeklagte (engraving)
7194608 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Accuse; Accused person; Angeklagte (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Accuse; Accused person; Angeklagte)

In Athens, 490-489 BC, the downfall of Miltiades, Scene 5 from Imre Madachs poem The Tragedy of Man (engraving)
7173231 In Athens, 490-489 BC, the downfall of Miltiades, Scene 5 from Imre Madachs poem The Tragedy of Man (engraving) by Zichy, Mihaly von (1827-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Athens)

Jesus Christ and the woman caught in adultery (engraving)
7149701 Jesus Christ and the woman caught in adultery (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Christ and the woman caught in adultery)

Joseph, as Grand Vizier of Egypt, accusing his half-brothers of being spies (engraving)
7172304 Joseph, as Grand Vizier of Egypt, accusing his half-brothers of being spies (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph, as Grand Vizier of Egypt)

Denounced by a dying man (colour litho)
2807779 Denounced by a dying man (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Denounced by a dying man)

The Friar and the Thieves (Colour Litho)
2783996 The Friar and the Thieves (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The monk and the thieves)

Le 9 Thermidor (oil on canvas)
990384 Le 9 Thermidor (oil on canvas) by Monvoisin, Raymond Quinsac (1794-1870); 40x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Le 9 Thermidor. Raymond Quinsac Monvoisin (1794-1870). Oil on canvas

Tsar and boyars, 1907. Creator: Lebedev, Klavdi Vasilyevich (1852-1916)
Tsar and boyars, 1907. Private Collection

Why do landowner and kulak sharpen their knives and teeth... 1920. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Joseph Balsamo, comte de Cagliostro, before the Inquisition in Rome on April 14, 1791, 1791. Private Collection

Kulak and Priest, 1922. Creator: Deni (Denisov), Viktor Nikolaevich (1893-1946)
Kulak and Priest, 1922. Private Collection

Kulak-bloodsucker: What do I care about the hungry?!, 1921. Creator: Deni (Denisov)
Kulak-bloodsucker: What do I care about the hungry?!, 1921. Private Collection

The owner, Mid 1920s. Found in the Collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) before members of the Holy Office in the Vatican in 1633, 1847. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

Down with the damned parasites! Cover of the Lapot Satirical Journal, 1924. Private Collection

Valenza Gradenigo before the Inquisition. Found in the Collection of Gallerie di Piazza Scala, Milano

Procession of the Holy Office. Artist: Goya, Francisco, de (1746-1828)
Procession of the Holy Office. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Ivan the Terrible. Artist: Lebedev, Klavdi Vasilyevich (1852-1916)
Ivan the Terrible. Private Collection

The Inquisition Tribunal. Artist: Goya, Francisco, de (1746-1828)
The Inquisition Tribunal. Found in the collection of Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid

Saint Dominic Presides over an Auto da Fe, c. 1495. Artist: Berruguete, Pedro (1450-1503)
Saint Dominic Presides over an Auto da Fe, c. 1495. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Convicted by the inquisition, Second Half of the 19th cen Artist: Lucas Velazquez, Eugenio (1817-1870)
Convicted by the inquisition, Second Half of the 19th cen.. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Convicted by the inquisition, ca 1860. Artist: Lucas Velazquez, Eugenio (1817-1870)
Convicted by the inquisition, ca 1860. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Buy the State Winning Loan for the Strengthening of Peasant Economy, 1928. Private Collection

The Kolkhoz Meeting, Early 1930s. Private Collection

Fools coat. Boyar Druzhina Andreyevich Morozov before Ivan the Terrible, 1885. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Poster for the theatre play Flax, 1931. Artist: Kondratov, Fyodor Filippovich (1896-1944)
Poster for the theatre play Flax, 1931. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

The Family of the Serednyaks, 1929. Artist: Palmov, Viktor Nikandrovich (1888-1929)
The Family of the Serednyaks, 1929. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Samara

Bernard Delicieux before the Inquisition Tribunal, ca 1881. Artist: Laurens, Jean-Paul (1838-1921)
Bernard Delicieux before the Inquisition Tribunal, ca 1881. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Galileo Galilei before the Holy Office. Artist: Chereau, Albert (19th century)
Galileo Galilei before the Holy Office. From a private collection

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"Denunciation: A Powerful Weapon in the Court of Justice" In the realm of justice, it has long played a pivotal role in shaping the course of history. From Zola's courageous stand in court during the Dreyfus affair to Catherine of Aragon pleading her case before Henry VIII, these moments have left an indelible mark on society. Artistic depictions further illuminate this theme. The tempra on wood masterpiece "Christ and the adulteress" captures both condemnation and forgiveness, reminding us that even in our darkest moments, redemption is possible. Similarly, the oil painting "Christ and adulterous woman" portrays a powerful scene where compassion triumphs over judgment. Throughout history, denunciations have been used as tools for change. In Old Testament stories like Elijah denouncing Ahab and Jezebel, we witness prophets fearlessly challenging those who abuse their power. The flogging of St. Paul serves as a reminder that speaking out against injustice often comes at great personal cost. The Middle Ages saw the rise of another form – that wielded by the Inquisition. Engravings from 1841 depict this dark period when individuals were accused without evidence or fair trial. Yet even amidst such oppression, voices continued to rise against tyranny. Notable trials also demonstrate how they can expose hidden truths and seek justice for victims. Lieutenant Modugno's accusation of uxoricide at Perugia Assizes and Mrs. Steinheil's trial before the Paris Conference for murder exemplify how public scrutiny can hold perpetrators accountable. However, it is crucial to acknowledge that not all instances are noble or justifiable; race hatred depicted through color lithographs reminds us that sometimes accusations are driven by prejudice rather than truth-seeking intentions. Ultimately, whether employed for good or ill purposes throughout history, denunciations remain an integral part of our legal system – exposing corruption, demanding accountability, and striving for a fairer society.