Salary Collection

Soldiers of Acostamientos. Culveriner and crossbowman
Soldiers of Acostamientos. The Acostamiento was a salary granted by the king to his vassals under which they were obliged to serve him in war. Culveriner (left). Crossbowman (right). Engraving

Payment of employees of the City, 1430 (painting on wood)
885916 Payment of employees of the City, 1430 (painting on wood) by Pietro, Sano di, also Ansano di Pietro di Mencio (1406-81); Archivio di Stato, Siena

National Assembly: demonstration by deputies against the tax on parliamentary allowances, 1933 (illustration)
7211552 National Assembly: demonstration by deputies against the tax on parliamentary allowances, 1933 (illustration) by Bogislas

The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c. 1500 (tapestry)
CUL4899493 The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c.1500 (tapestry) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50) (studio of); 410x620 cm; Catedral de Zamora, Castilla y Leon

The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c. 1500 (tapestry)
CUL4899701 The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c.1500 (tapestry) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50) (studio of); 410x620 cm; Catedral de Zamora, Castilla y Leon

The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c. 1500 (tapestry)
CUL4899624 The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c.1500 (tapestry) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50) (studio of); 410x620 cm; Catedral de Zamora, Castilla y Leon

The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c. 1500 (tapestry)
CUL4900000 The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c.1500 (tapestry) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50) (studio of); 410x620 cm; Catedral de Zamora, Castilla y Leon

The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c. 1500 (tapestry)
CUL4899812 The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c.1500 (tapestry) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50) (studio of); 410x620 cm; Catedral de Zamora, Castilla y Leon

Letter H: "Axe", in L'ABC du Pepetit Poucet, 1928 (engraving)
DUV4205032 Letter H: " Axe", in L ABC du Pepetit Poucet, 1928 (engraving) by Quatrefages, Armand de (1810-1892); 18 x 27.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter H: " Axe)

Women getting mens wages (colour litho)
3641643 Women getting mens wages (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women getting mens wages. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

And passengers will pay according to their weights; thus this fat gentleman will pay as much as a whole family
7181028 And passengers will pay according to their weights; thus this fat gentleman will pay as much as a whole family (colour litho) by Echau

A wool manufacturer paying his employees, 18th century 1791 (engraving)
7234862 A wool manufacturer paying his employees, 18th century.. 1791 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info)

Payment of Salaries to the Night Watchmen in the Camera del Comune of Siena, 1440-60 (tempera on panel)
3545928 Payment of Salaries to the Night Watchmen in the Camera del Comune of Siena, 1440-60 (tempera on panel) by Italian School, (15th century); 28.5x25 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Play or Pay, foaled 1791 (b / w photo)
7163358 Play or Pay, foaled 1791 (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Play or Pay, foaled 1791)

L Assiette au Beurre, number 209, Satirical in Colours, 1905_4_1
ICA4902044 L Assiette au Beurre, number 209, Satirical in Colours, 1905_4_1 by Gottlob, Fernand Louis (1873-1935); (add.info.: Homemaids - Illustration by Gottlob (1873-1935)); Photo © Caricadoc

British soldiers of the 1st Grenadier Guards receiving their pay (colour litho)
7153957 British soldiers of the 1st Grenadier Guards receiving their pay (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Striking Contrasts, or, Lessons in Black and White (engraving)
7188295 Striking Contrasts, or, Lessons in Black and White (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Striking Contrasts, or, Lessons in Black and White)

Celery (colour litho)
7151084 Celery (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Paye (Jour de); Pay-day; Zahlungstag (engraving)
7197002 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Paye (Jour de); Pay-day; Zahlungstag (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paye (Jour de); Pay-day; Zahlungstag

L Assiette au Beurre, number 187, Satirical in Colors, 1904_10_29
ICA4893315 L Assiette au Beurre, number 187, Satirical in Colors, 1904_10_29 by Gottlob, Fernand Louis (1873-1935); (add.info.: Medical)

The Devil to pay, and no Pitch Hot (engraving)
7177981 The Devil to pay, and no Pitch Hot (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Devil to pay, and no Pitch Hot)

L Assiette au Beurre, number 242, Satirical in Colours, 1905_11_18
ICA4904870 L Assiette au Beurre, number 242, Satirical in Colours, 1905_11_18 by Galantara, Gabriele (Rata Langa) (1865-1937); (add.info.: Anticlericalism, Vatican - Cupidite/Avarice)

First World War (1914-1918): Cartoon on the promotion of war loan
LSE4088826 First World War (1914-1918): Cartoon on the promotion of war loan, source of income for profiteers enriched by the trade in coal

The payroll of peasant harvesters in a farm yard, one of them holds a fake
JLJ4576742 The payroll of peasant harvesters in a farm yard, one of them holds a fake. Painting by Leon Augustin Lhermitte (1844-1925) 1882 Sun

Cover of "L Plate au beurre", number 457, Satirique en Colours
ICA4915376 Cover of " L Plate au beurre", number 457, Satirique en Colours, 1910_1_1: Fifteen mille, Plate au beurre, Parliamentary indemnities - Illustration by J Gris (1887-1927) by Gris

An uprising in Tripoli, Turkish soldiers who throw their weapons and refuse to serve for not being paid (colour litho)
2814773 An uprising in Tripoli, Turkish soldiers who throw their weapons and refuse to serve for not being paid (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Butter Plate, number 295, Satirical in Colours, 1906_11_24: The boss - Social, Safe
ICA4907039 The Butter Plate, number 295, Satirical in Colours, 1906_11_24: The boss - Social, Safe, Class struggle, Life of the rich - Boss/Bourgeois - Illustration by Louis Malteste (1862-1928)

Cartoon criticising the Assistance Publique during the Commune, 1871 (colour litho)
CHT293629 Cartoon criticising the Assistance Publique during the Commune, 1871 (colour litho) by Moloch (Colomb B.) (1849-1909); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Young Americas Dilemma, "Shall I be Wise and Great, or Rich and Powerful
1078687 Young Americas Dilemma, " Shall I be Wise and Great, or Rich and Powerful?", 1901 (colour litho) by Dalrymple, Louis (1866-1905); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Paying the Harvesters, Gobelins Workshop (tapestry)
XIR229915 Paying the Harvesters, Gobelins Workshop (tapestry) by Leyden, Lucas van (c.1494-1533) (after); Mobilier National, Paris, France; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Letter from the Poet Laureate, John Dryden, to Laurence Hyde
KDC441022 Letter from the Poet Laureate, John Dryden, to Laurence Hyde, Earl of Rochester and First Lord of the Treasury, begging for his salary for half a year

L Plate au beurre, number 439, Satirique en Couleurs, 1909_8_28: Paris, Metiers
ICA4914485 L Plate au beurre, number 439, Satirique en Couleurs, 1909_8_28: Paris, Metiers, Seine (river) - Worker - Illustration by Ricardo Flores (1878-1918) by Flores

Georgian hop tokens used by a farmer named Miller to pay his workers at Yalding, Kent (colour litho)
6030609 Georgian hop tokens used by a farmer named Miller to pay his workers at Yalding, Kent (colour litho) by English School

They have rights over us: a demonstration in Paris of war mutile to obtain an increase in
XEE4185542 They have rights over us: a demonstration in Paris of war mutile to obtain an increase in the amount of the pension set up by Georges Clemenceau (1841-1929)

The Timekeeping Department at Hog Island Shipyards in Philadelphia, 1918 (b / w photo)
AKM210050 The Timekeeping Department at Hog Island Shipyards in Philadelphia, 1918 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century)

Worker Counting His Money on Payday, c. 1920 (engraving)
2622354 Worker Counting His Money on Payday, c.1920 (engraving) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a blue collar worker counting his money)

Illustration of Achille Lemot (1846-1909) in Le Pelerin
ICA4947396 Illustration of Achille Lemot (1846-1909) in Le Pelerin, 15/05/10 - Metamorphose - Elections, French Revolution, Fifteen thousand, Parliamentary indemnities - Diable, Depute by Lemot

Jean Chapelain (1595-1674) French poet and literary critic and Pierre Costar (1603-1660
XEE4154893 Jean Chapelain (1595-1674) French poet and literary critic and Pierre Costar (1603-1660) gave Jean Baptiste Colbert (1619-1683)

A Royal Pickpocket (engraving)
2813206 A Royal Pickpocket (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Royal Pickpocket. Illustration for Chatterbox (1890).); © Look and Learn

Check Hackney complaining to passengers about small tips (1819). Wood engraving
FLO4666912 Check Hackney complaining to passengers about small tips (1819). Wood engraving, based on a painting by Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827)

Anti-crisis portrait
Photographer

Hand Picking Up Money

Pay-day Marks-off Life in the Royal Air Force at Regular Intervals, 1941. Creator: Charles Brown
Pay-day Marks-off Life in the Royal Air Force at Regular Intervals, 1941. British airmen being paid during the Second World War

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"Exploring the Multifaceted World of Salary: From Senate Estimate Hearings to Ancient Paintings and Modern Protests" In the realm of politics, salary discussions take center stage during Senate Estimate Hearings, where officials scrutinize and debate the remuneration packages for public servants. These hearings shed light on the intricate dynamics surrounding wages and their impact on governance. Delving into history, we encounter captivating depictions like "Soldiers of Acostamientos, " showcasing Culveriners and crossbowmen who fought valiantly but also relied on fair compensation for their services. Similarly, "Payment of employees of the City, 1430" reveals how even centuries ago, workers sought just rewards for their labor. Fast-forwarding to more recent times, an illustration titled "National Assembly: demonstration by deputies against the tax on parliamentary allowances, 1933" highlights a struggle familiar in contemporary society – politicians advocating for equitable salaries while representing their constituents' interests. Venturing beyond political realms lies a stunning portrayal titled "Madagascar Salary: A pirogue sailing in the blue sea. " This artwork reminds us that salaries extend beyond mere numbers; they enable individuals to navigate life's vast oceans with dignity and security. Drawing inspiration from religious allegories such as "The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, " we contemplate questions about fairness and meritocracy. The tapestry's timeless message prompts reflection on whether equal pay is always synonymous with justice or if it requires deeper consideration within societal contexts. Further exploring diverse mediums brings us to an engraving from L'ABC du Pepetit Poucet (1928), featuring an axe symbolizing hard work intertwined with financial reward. It serves as a reminder that salary often stems from diligent efforts exerted by individuals across various professions. Lastly, we confront poignant imagery through "The Hunger Markers (Colour Litho), " which underscores how insufficient wages perpetuate social inequalities leading to hunger and deprivation.