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Punishment of a woman in the 16th Century (colour litho)
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Punishment of a woman in the 16th Century (colour litho)
6000647 Punishment of a woman in the 16th Century (colour litho) by Weiditz, Christof (c.1500-59) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punishment of a woman in the 16th Century. Illustration from Das Weib als Sklavin, by Dr Joachim Welzl (Verlag fur Kulturforschung, Vienna and Leipzig, 1929).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 25906020
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Abuse Assault Bailiff Beating Brutality Corporal Punishment Cruelty Humiliated Humiliating Humiliation Ill Treatment Ladder Misogynistic Misogyny Mistreatment Persecution Punishing 16 16th Xvi Xvith Sixteenth Century Punishment
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This print captures the punishment of a woman in the 16th century, shedding light on the harsh realities faced by women during that time. The color lithograph, created by Christof Weiditz and based on an illustration from "Das Weib als Sklavin" by Dr Joachim Welzl, depicts a scene of cruelty and abuse. In this image, we see a woman sitting on a ladder while being subjected to corporal punishment. Her costume and dress reflect the fashion of the era, transporting us back to sixteenth-century Germany. The bailiff stands nearby, ready to administer further violence upon her. The picture serves as a reminder of the misogyny prevalent in European history and highlights how women were often mistreated and humiliated. It is an unsettling portrayal of brutality inflicted upon individuals deemed inferior due to their gender. By examining such historical images, we gain insight into past societal norms and shed light on the struggles endured by women throughout history. This photograph not only documents an act of punishment but also symbolizes the larger issue of systemic oppression faced by women during this period. As viewers engage with this powerful image, they are confronted with questions about power dynamics, human rights abuses, and social progress. It serves as a poignant reminder that our society has come a long way in terms of gender equality but still has work to do in eradicating misogyny and ensuring justice for all individuals regardless of their gender or identity.
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