Accomplices Collection

The Fortune Teller, c. 1635 (oil on canvas)
3432875 The Fortune Teller, c.1635 (oil on canvas) by Tour, Georges de la (1593-1652); 102x123.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

Colonel Blood and his accomplices making their escape after stealing the crown of king Charles II (engraving)
560037 Colonel Blood and his accomplices making their escape after stealing the crown of king Charles II (engraving) by English School

The Hold-Up, 1921 (litho)
874632 The Hold-Up, 1921 (litho) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 28.26 x21.91 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase; American, out of copyright

Cardsharps in an Interior, 1656 (oil on canvas)
781640 Cardsharps in an Interior, 1656 (oil on canvas) by Schoor, Aelbert Jansz. van der (fl.1643-56); 102x137 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Good Fortune
AII78359 Good Fortune by Spada, Lionello (1576-1622); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

John Hartley, James Deane and their accomplices in the house of Mr Clewin (engraving)
608129 John Hartley, James Deane and their accomplices in the house of Mr Clewin (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Hartley)

The Trial of the Notorious Brigand, Musolino, at Lucca (litho)
1629635 The Trial of the Notorious Brigand, Musolino, at Lucca (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trial of the Notorious Brigand, Musolino, at Lucca)

The Escape of Marshal Bazaine, Trial of Colonel Villette and his Accomplices (engraving)
1053131 The Escape of Marshal Bazaine, Trial of Colonel Villette and his Accomplices (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Escape of Marshal Bazaine)

The Anarchists in Paris, the Trial of Ravachol at the Palais de Justice (engraving)
1056174 The Anarchists in Paris, the Trial of Ravachol at the Palais de Justice (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Anarchists in Paris)

Chronicle of Ioannes ho Skylitzes. Miniature showing the punishment to the accomplices in the death of the Emperor Leo

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The Manner of John Shepherds escape out of the Condemned Hole in Newgate, 1724
XJF275677 The Manner of John Shepherds escape out of the Condemned Hole in Newgate, 1724 (etching) (b/w photo) by English School

The Anarchists in Paris, France, the Trial of Ravachol at the Palais De Justice: M
THE ANARCHISTS IN PARIS, FRANCE, THE TRIAL OF RAVACHOL AT THE PALAIS DE JUSTICE: M. GUES, THE PRESIDING JUDGE, ON THE BENCH; RAVACHOL SITTING BETWEEN TWO GUARDS The trial of Ravachol

Signs used by burglars and tramps
A series of photographs showing burglars secret signs to their accomplices. The signs are drawn onto houses to warn of the reception they are likely to recieve

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"Unveiling the Shadows: Tales of Accomplices through Art" Step into a world where secrets are whispered and alliances forged in darkness. From the enigmatic brushstrokes of "The Fortune Teller, c. 1635" to the chilling engraving of "Tyrrel and his Accomplices Smothering Edward V and the Duke of York in the Tower by Order of Richard III, " these artworks beckon us to explore the intricate web spun by accomplices. Intrigue fills every corner as we delve into history's most notorious crimes. The haunting litho poster from 1865 offers a glimpse into an era consumed by chaos, with its plea for justice in finding Abraham Lincoln's murderer. Another litho poster echoes this sentiment, doubling down on its urgency with a staggering reward. Transported back to St. Giles Fields in 1586, an engraving captures Babington and his Complices plotting against power, their faces etched with determination. Meanwhile, Colonel Blood's audacious escapade stealing King Charles II's crown is immortalized in another captivating engraving. But it isn't just crime that binds these accomplices together; art also unveils moments frozen in time like snapshots from life itself. In "The Hold-Up, " a litho from 1921, tension hangs heavy as bandits seize control amidst swirling dust clouds. Conversely, Caravaggio's masterful oil painting "Cardsharps in an Interior" reveals cunning deceit within seemingly innocent card games. Yet not all tales end at dark crossroads – some lead to redemption or even triumph over adversity. A stroke of good fortune shines through paintings like "Good Fortune, " reminding us that destiny can favor those who dare challenge fate.