Pilloried Collection

Figure Subject (ink on paper)
1214207 Figure Subject (ink on paper) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666) (after); 41.5x27.2 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Medieval punishment for obscenity (litho)
3104393 Medieval punishment for obscenity (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval punishment for obscenity. A woman pilloried in the street)

Titus Oates (1649 - 1705), convicted of fabricated the Popish Plot, a supposed Catholic conspiracy to kill King Charles II

Mark Lane, London, 1783. Christopher Atkinson in the pillory outside the Corn Exchange, London, in the presence of the Sheriffs

Daniel Defoe in the Pillory, Temple Bar, London, c1840?. Artist: JC Armytage
View of Daniel Defoe in the pillory at Temple Bar, London, c1840?, surrounded by a crowd

The Guilty, from Costume of Great Britain, published by William Miller
XCF137309 The Guilty, from Costume of Great Britain, published by William Miller, 1805 (colour litho) by Pyne, William Henry (1769-1843); Private Collection; (add.info)

Daniel Defoe in a pillory, artwork C018 / 7061
Daniel Defoe in a pillory. 1883 engraving of the English writer Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) in a pillory in 1703. Defoe, born Daniel Foe, was an English trader, writer, journalist, pamphleteer, and spy

Man in pillory, Mediaeval Berlin, artwork C018 / 7094
Man in pillory. 1883 engraving of a man in a pillory on the Gerichtslaube building in Berlin, Germany, during the Middle Ages

Henry Burton - 3
HENRY BURTON - Dissenting minister, rector of St Matthews, Friday St. London : pilloried, his ears cut off, exiled to Guernsey for his outspoken preaching. Date: 1578 - 1648

Henry Burton - 2
HENRY BURTON - Dissenting minister, rector of St Matthews, Friday St. London : pilloried, his ears cut off, exiled to Guernsey for his outspoken preaching. Date: 1578 - 1648

Henry Burton - 1
HENRY BURTON - Dissenting minister, rector of St Matthews, Friday St. London : pilloried, his ears cut off, exiled to Guernsey for his outspoken preaching. Date: 1578 - 1648

Papal Messengers
Messengers from pope Della Luna (there were several rival popes at this time) are pilloried by the people of Flanders

Perkin Warbeck Pilloried
Perkin Warbeck, claimant to the English crown, is placed in the pillory on the orders of Henry VII

Defoe in Pillory
DANIEL DEFOE In 1703, he is pilloried at Temple Bar, London, for publishing The Shortest Way with the Dissenters but the crowd acclaim him

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"Pilloried: A Historical Perspective on Public Shaming and Punishment" In the annals of history, the pillory stands as a symbol of public humiliation and punishment. From Titus Oates enduring its wrath to Daniel Defoe's infamous encounter, this ancient form of retribution has left an indelible mark on society. Dating back centuries, the pillory was a wooden framework that held wrongdoers in place, exposing them to ridicule and scorn. The etching from "The Comic History of England" vividly captures Titus Oates' ordeal, his face contorted with shame as he faced the consequences of fabricating the Popish Plot. Another inked depiction showcases a counterfeiter being subjected to this brutal penalty in Charlestown. Published in Boston during 1767, it serves as a reminder that even across continents, societies employed similar methods to deter crime. Medieval Europe also witnessed its fair share of pillory punishments for obscenity. Lithographs depicting these scenes reveal how offenders were made examples for all to see - their faces twisted with regret while crowds jeered at their disgraceful acts. Notable figures like Daniel Defoe found themselves trapped within these wooden confines too. The lithograph portraying him at Temple Bar in London offers insight into his experience during the early 19th century. His resilience amidst public condemnation would later inspire generations through his literary works. As we delve deeper into history's archives, we come across illustrations capturing various aspects surrounding this archaic practice. One such artwork titled "The Guilty" portrays individuals confined within the pillory frame - stoic yet burdened by their misdeeds. Even medieval Berlin had its own version of this punitive device; an illustration reveals a man trapped within its grasp while passersby gawked at his predicament. These images serve as reminders that throughout time and space, societies have sought ways to publicly chastise those who transgressed societal norms.