Flogging Collection

British military discipline, 19th century. A soldier, tied to the triangle, being flogged with a cat-o-nine-tails. In 1867 Parliament abolished flogging in the services

British naval discipline, 19th century. A sailor, tied to the grating, being flogged with a cat-o-nine-tails. In 1867 Parliament abolished flogging in the services

John Lilburne (1614ja-August 29, 1657), an agitator in England before, during and after the English Civil Wars of 1642-1650. He was a Puritan, though towards the end of his life he became a Quaker

Flogging of a woman convict in Russia as a public spectacle, using a knout , a heavy scourge-like multiple whip
1000958 Flogging of a woman convict in Russia as a public spectacle, using a knout , a heavy scourge-like multiple whip, 18th century

Procession of flagellants in a city in Europe in the 14th century. They are naked to the belt
NWI4892666 Procession of flagellants in a city in Europe in the 14th century. They are naked to the belt and whipping publicly to atone their sins

Romanesque art: View of the frescoes of the church of Saint Eloi in Chalivoy-Milon (Chalivoy Milon), Cher, Centre
JEB4923771 Romanesque art: View of the frescoes of the church of Saint Eloi in Chalivoy-Milon (Chalivoy Milon), Cher, Centre, France

Great outbreak of plague of 1348: flagellants circulating in rural areas and villages by disease
ELD4852458 Great outbreak of plague of 1348: flagellants circulating in rural areas and villages by disease. Late 19th century (chromolithograph); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

Teacher flogging a child with birch twigs in a Regency school. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4679234 Teacher flogging a child with birch twigs in a Regency school. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and etched by John Augustus Atkinson from Illustrations of the Miseries of Human Life

Woodblock engraving depicting a cat-o-nine-tails whip, 16th century
5308606 Woodblock engraving depicting a cat-o-nine-tails whip, 16th century; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a cat-o-nine-tails whip. Dated 16th century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A 'Cat-o'-nine-tails'
5616233 A 'Cat-o'-nine-tails'; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a 'Cat-o'-nine-tails' using in flogging criminals. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A criminal avoiding policemen
5616230 A criminal avoiding policemen; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a criminal avoiding policemen out of fear of being flogged. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1879); Universal History Archive/UIG

February - Cutting Weather (engraving)
537527 February - Cutting Weather (engraving); (add.info.: February - Cutting Weather. A typical day at Dr Swishtail's Academy. George Cruikshank cartoon from The Comic Almanack for 1839)

A 'Cat-o'-nine-tails'
5616235 A 'Cat-o'-nine-tails'; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a 'Cat-o'-nine-tails' using in flogging criminals. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting punishment by bastinado - whipping across the thighs, 19th century
5308605 Engraving depicting punishment by bastinado - whipping across the thighs, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting punishment by bastinado - whipping across the thighs)

Criminal being punished with the Bastinado, or whipping acoss the thighs with a whip or bamboo cane. Qing Dynasty
FLO4590602 Criminal being punished with the Bastinado, or whipping acoss the thighs with a whip or bamboo cane. Qing Dynasty

Military discipline: British soldier, tied to the Triangle, being flogged with Cat-O-Nine-Tails
532772 Military discipline: British soldier, tied to the Triangle, being flogged with Cat-O-Nine-Tails. In 1867 Parliament abolished flogging in the armed services

Naval discipline: British sailor, tied to the grating, being flogged with Cat-O-Nine-Tails
532769 Naval discipline: British sailor, tied to the grating, being flogged with Cat-O-Nine-Tails. In 1867 Parliament abolished flogging in the armed services

Christ is scourged in Pilate's house. From the Great Passion (Passio domini nostri Jesu), 1511. Found in the Collection of the Sachsische Landesbibliothek - Staats- und Universitatsbibliothek

Coles Patent Whipping Machine for Flogging Naughty Boys in School (engraving)
670577 Coles Patent Whipping Machine for Flogging Naughty Boys in School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Flogging of Quasimodo - Scanned 1880 Engraving

A convict being flogged with a cat-o-nine-tails, (1834), 1984
A convict being flogged with a cat-o-nine-tails. In 1867 Parliament abolished flogging in the services. From The Book of The Martyrs of Tolpuddle: 1834-1934

"Ancient London": Flogging a Nonconformist in Cheapside, 1862. Creator: Unknown
"Ancient London": Flogging a Nonconformist in Cheapside, 1862....a scene which the text of the book shows to have been not infrequent

FLOGGING NEAR-DEAD HORSE
Montfaucon, on the outskirts of Paris : a wagon-driver flogs a nearly dead horse which has collapsed trying to draw a wagon containing a truly dead cab-horse. Date: 1860

Jesus before Caiphases, 1343 (fresco)
CUL4934669 Jesus before Caiphases, 1343 (fresco) by Bassa, Ferrer (c.1290-1348); (add.info.: Monastery of Pedralbes By BASSA, Ferrer (1290-1348) Frescoes of the Chapel of Saint Michael

Saint Dominic penitent. 1621 (oil on canvas)
AIS5332863 Saint Dominic penitent. 1621 (oil on canvas) by Florin, Alonso (fl.1621); (add.info.: FLORIN, Alonso (17th century) Toledo. Holy Cross Museum); Photo © Rotger/AIC

The flogging. Maesta altarpiece (tempera and gold on wood, 1308-1311)
LRI4571785 The flogging. Maesta altarpiece (tempera and gold on wood, 1308-1311) by Duccio di Buoninsegna, (c.1278-1318); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Siena

The Husband-Beater, c. 1633 (etching & engraving)
3610584 The Husband-Beater, c.1633 (etching & engraving) by Bosse, Abraham (1602-76); 25.7--33 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

As in the olden days: a young woman flogged in a public square (colour litho)
3099214 As in the olden days: a young woman flogged in a public square (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: As in the olden days)

The flagellants of Coimbre: the Jesuites of Coimbra in Portugal make penance for their sin in public by flogging around
XEE4136641 The flagellants of Coimbre: the Jesuites of Coimbra in Portugal make penance for their sin in public by flogging around 1560

Brutal Child lashes a dog. Little boys alphabet. Abecedary has moral value containing reading exercises
DUV4198660 Brutal Child lashes a dog. Little boys alphabet. Abecedary has moral value containing reading exercises. Epinal imaging late 19th century by French School

The punishment of servants (engraving)
3646886 The punishment of servants (engraving) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The punishment of servants)

Wizard Whipping by Children - Engraving from 1725 in "La Sorcellerie demasquee"
XEE4148103 Wizard Whipping by Children - Engraving from 1725 in " La Sorcellerie demasquee" ( t Afgerukt mom-aansight der tooverye) by Abraham Palingh by Flemish School

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"Flogging: A Historical Journey through Discipline, Punishment, and Art" In the 19th century, flogging was a prevalent form of discipline in both the British military and naval forces. The practice of whipping or beating individuals as punishment for their wrongdoings was not limited to soldiers or sailors but extended to various contexts. One notable depiction is "Flogging Coolie 1886, " which sheds light on the harsh treatment endured by indentured laborers during that time. This artwork serves as a reminder of the oppressive conditions faced by many workers. Another infamous incident involving flogging occurred during the flagellation of Quasimodo. This fictional character from Victor Hugo's novel "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" suffered this brutal punishment, highlighting society's cruelty towards those who are different. Moving back in time, we encounter Raymond VI, Count of Toulouse, excommunicated by Pope Innocent III in 1209 for his failure to eradicate Catharism. Accused even further as an instigator in Pierre de Castelnau's assassination, Raymond VI faced severe penance for his alleged crimes. Artists throughout history have also captured scenes depicting flagellation. Leonello Spada's "Flagellation of Christ" portrays this biblical event with emotional intensity while Battistello’s "Ecce Homo" presents a poignant image from around 1610. Caravaggio's masterpiece "Flagellation of Christ" showcases his signature use of light and shadow to create dramatic tension within the scene. Meanwhile, an anonymous artist depicts young men experiencing love's mysteries amidst ups and downs in an early 14th-century fresco titled "The ups and downs of a young man’s initiations into the mysteries. " Lastly, we come across another striking portrayal titled "The Flagellation. " Painted around 1598 by an unknown artist; it captures raw emotions evoked by this act of punishment.