Assessment Collection

The Critics, 1922 Creator: Harold C. Harvey
The Critics, 1922

The Tax Collectors, 1520s. Artist: Massys, Quentin (1466?1530)
The Tax Collectors, 1520s. Found in the collection of the Liechtenstein Museum

Appraising the Day's Work, 1883. Creator: Anna Kirstine Ancher
Appraising the Day's Work, 1883. Husband-and-wife painters Anna and Michael Ancher

The Payment of the Tithes (known as Village Lawyer), between 1617 and 1622. Artist: Brueghel
The Payment of the Tithes (known as Village Lawyer), between 1617 and 1622. From a private collection

Master and apprentice JLP01_09_762552c
Furzehill Road, Borehamwood, Elstree and Borehamwood, Hertsmere, Hertfordshire. A man with a spirit level assessing the work of a Laing apprentice bricklayer during the construction of the Furzehill

Painting (Ga), from an untitled series of the four accomplishments, c. 1772 / 75
Painting (Ga), from an untitled series of the four accomplishments, c. 1772/75

Tax collection, 1862. Creator: Znamensky, Mikhail Stepanovich (1833-1892)
Tax collection, 1862. Found in the Collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Applicant hoping to become a master of a guild in medieval France presenting a model for judgement (engraving)
6029344 Applicant hoping to become a master of a guild in medieval France presenting a model for judgement (engraving) by French School

John Swiggins buying a horse (engraving)
5998366 John Swiggins buying a horse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Swiggins buying a horse)

Punch cartoon: Mens Conscia - school inspection (engraving)
6034831 Punch cartoon: Mens Conscia - school inspection (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Mens Conscia - school inspection)

British notice of assessment of taxes payable, 1790s (litho)
6032198 British notice of assessment of taxes payable, 1790s (litho) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British notice of assessment of taxes payable)

Amateurs at the Salon (engraving) (b / w photo)
REV280183 Amateurs at the Salon (engraving) (b/w photo) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amateurs au Salon; ); French, out of copyright

Look out from Cape George Russell, illustration from
931444 Look out from Cape George Russell, illustration from The second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin

The People Delivered to the Vampire Taxes. From La Caricature, 1833. Creator
The People Delivered to the Vampire Taxes. From " La Caricature", 1833. Found in the Collection of Maison de Balzac

The Amateurs, after 1862 (crayon, w / c ink & gouache on paper)
WLT204684 The Amateurs, after 1862 (crayon, w/c ink & gouache on paper) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 32.4x30.8 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; French, out of copyright

The Tithing, 1514. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

The Tithing (Village Lawyer), 1617. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Two Tax Gatherers, c. 1540. Artist: Reymerswaele, Marinus Claesz, van (ca. 1490-after 1567)
Two Tax Gatherers, c.1540. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The office of the tax collector (Biccherna) of Siena, 1451-1452. Artist: Anonymous
The office of the tax collector (Biccherna) of Siena, 1451-1452. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Testing weights and measures during the reign of Henry VII, England, 1497-1509. At bottom right measures which do not come up to standard are being burned

Zeuxis Choosing a Model from the Beautiful Girls of Croton, 1789. Artist: Francois-Andre Vincent
Zeuxis Choosing a Model from the Beautiful Girls of Croton, 1789. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris, France

X-ray machine in foot surgery. Surgeons using a portable operating theatre X-ray machine to check the position of pins that have been inserted into a patients foot bones during surgery

Newborn baby being weighed in a hospital. The scales show a weight of 3.82 kilograms, which is a healthy weight for a newborn baby

Unhelpful Phrenological assessment of a Park Loafer. Phrenologist (to Park Loafer) - " Now, you re full o Nerves, you are

The Phrenologist. Phrenology, the assessment of a subjects mental faculties by study of the external conformation of the cranium

Most miraculous organ. Phrenology, the assessment of a subjects mental faculties by the study of the external conformation of the cranium. A phrenologist amazed by the head of his subject

Physical fitness test C014 / 1103
Physical fitness test. Athlete riding an exercise bike while his oxygen consumption is measured with a face mask. Electrodes on his chest monitor his heart rate

Physical fitness test C014 / 1108
Physical fitness test. Athlete riding an exercise bike while his oxygen consumption is measured with a face mask. Electrodes on his chest monitor his heart rate (shown on screen)

Physical fitness test C014 / 1105
Physical fitness test. Athlete riding an exercise bike while his oxygen consumption is measured with a face mask. Electrodes on his chest monitor his heart rate

Doctor using stethoscope
MODEL RELEASED. Doctor using stethoscope

Diabetes clinic, waist measurement
MODEL RELEASED. Diabetes clinic, waist measurement. Nurse using a tape to measure the circumference of a womans waist. The patients waist-to-hip ratio is an indication of whether they have excess fat

Ultrasound thermal test object casing C016 / 6490
Ultrasound thermal test object casing. Expanded view of the casing used in a device known as a thermal test object (TTO). This is used for testing temperature rises caused by ultrasound beams

Ultrasound thermal test object casing C016 / 6491
Ultrasound thermal test object casing. Expanded view of the casing used in a device known as a thermal test object (TTO). This is used for testing temperature rises caused by ultrasound beams

Ultrasound thermal test object casing C016 / 6489
Ultrasound thermal test object casing. Expanded view of the casing used in a device known as a thermal test object (TTO). This is used for testing temperature rises caused by ultrasound beams

Ultrasound thermal test object C016 / 6492
Ultrasound thermal test object and sample. A thermal test object (TTO) is used for testing temperature rises caused by ultrasound beams

Narrowed aorta, 3D CT scans
Narrowed aorta. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) scans of the heart (centre of each scan) and major blood vessels of a 50-year-old patient

Calcified heart valve, CT scan
Calcified heart valve. Coloured computed tomography (CT) scan of a section through the heart of a 67-year-old patient showing calcification of the aortic valve (round)

Calcified heart valve, CT scans
Calcified heart valve. Coloured computed tomography (CT) scans of a section through the heart of a 67-year-old patient showing calcification of the aortic valve (round)

Forearm veins, X-ray C018 / 0475
Forearm veins. Coloured venogram (vein X-ray) of the veins in the forearms of a 43 year old patient in need of dialysis. This venogram has been taken to evaluate the health of the veins prior to

Forearm veins, X-ray C018 / 0474
Forearm veins. Coloured venogram (vein X-ray) of the veins in the forearms of a 43 year old patient in need of dialysis. This venogram has been taken to evaluate the health of the veins prior to

Physical fitness test C014 / 1104
Physical fitness test. Athlete riding an exercise bike while his oxygen consumption is measured with a face mask. Electrodes on his chest monitor his heart rate

Physical fitness test C014 / 1101
Physical fitness test. Athlete riding an exercise bike while his oxygen consumption is measured with a face mask. Electrodes on his chest monitor his heart rate

Physical fitness test C014 / 1107
Physical fitness test. Athlete riding an exercise bike while his oxygen consumption is measured with a face mask. Electrodes on his chest monitor his heart rate

Physical fitness test C014 / 1102
Physical fitness test. Athlete riding an exercise bike while his oxygen consumption is measured with a face mask. Electrodes on his chest monitor his heart rate

Physical fitness test C014 / 1100
Physical fitness test. Athlete undergoing a physical examination. Here his lung capacity is being tested using a spirometer, which measures the volume and speed of air that he can exhale and inhale

Pinned foot bones after surgery, X-ray
Pinned foot bones after surgery. Lateral (side view) X-ray showing pins (white) inserted into the bones of a patients foot

Sperm bank sample. Sperm sample seen through a microscope lens. This is done to check the number and quality of the sperm, especially their motility (movement)

Materials analysis C015 / 5741
Materials analysis. Flasks and beakers used for the chemical analysis of materials

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Assessment, a timeless concept depicted through the ages. From the critical eyes of The Critics in 1922 by Harold C. Harvey to the meticulous calculations of The Tax Collectors in the 1520s by Quentin Massys, art has always been a medium for evaluating and judging. In between those eras, we find ourselves immersed in The Payment of the Tithes (known as Village Lawyer) created between 1617 and 1622 by Brueghel. Here, assessment takes on a legal dimension as an applicant presents a model for judgment to become a master of a guild in medieval France. Moving forward to more modern times, we witness assessment taking various forms. In JLP01_09_762552c's Master and apprentice painting from c. 1772/75, it symbolizes the passing down of knowledge and skills from one generation to another. Meanwhile, Znamensky's Tax Collection piece from 1862 captures society's struggle with financial assessments during that period. It reminds us that even back then, taxes were an inevitable part of life. Fast-forwarding again brings us to Punch cartoon: Mens Conscia - school inspection engraving where assessment is portrayed humorously but with underlying seriousness. This depiction highlights how evaluations can impact individuals' self-perception and confidence. The British notice litho from the 1790s serves as evidence that tax assessments have long been documented for transparency purposes. It showcases how governments have used this method throughout history to ensure fair contributions from their citizens. Lastly, Amateurs at the Salon engraving provides insight into artistic assessments within society during its time frame—a reminder that opinions on art are subjective yet influential in shaping cultural narratives. As we contemplate these diverse representations spanning centuries—whether it be John Swiggins buying a horse or gazing out at Cape George Russell—we realize that assessment is not limited to specific contexts or periods; rather it is a fundamental aspect of human existence.