Accusations Collection

Matthew Hopkins
Self-appointed Witchfinder- General in East Anglia, responsible for many false accusations of witchcraft

Matthew Hopkins
Self-appointed Witchfinder- General in East Anglia, responsible for many false accusations of witchcraft

The Council of Vienne, 1311-1312. 19th century (engraving)
7272480 The Council of Vienne, 1311-1312. 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: The Council of Vienne XV. Ecumenical Council convened by Clement V in Vienne)

Leontes and Paulina, Illustration of "The Winter's Tale", by William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
AIS5354598 Leontes and Paulina, Illustration of "The Winter's Tale", by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Leontes and Paulina)

Cicero delivering his oration against Cataline (engraving)
8635702 Cicero delivering his oration against Cataline (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Edmund Burke's denunciation of Warren Hasting in Westminster Hall, London, 1788 (litho)
8673155 Edmund Burke's denunciation of Warren Hasting in Westminster Hall, London, 1788 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Costly Gift (litho)
8660781 A Costly Gift (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Costly Gift. From accusations preferred against Phidias it appears that his house was frequented)

Pierrot in Criminal Court, c.1864-70 (oil on wood panel)
XOS5879730 Pierrot in Criminal Court, c.1864-70 (oil on wood panel) by Couture, Thomas (1815-79); 45.8x52.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

"The feller who caught that fish 's dem liar" (litho)
8655422 "The feller who caught that fish 's dem liar" (litho) by Townsend, Frederick Henry (1868-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

There's more ways than one or Coalition Expedients, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1788 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191248 There's more ways than one or Coalition Expedients, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1788 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

POPE CLEMENS XIV Ganganelli) abolishes the Jesuit order, dies of a mysterious ailment, leading to accusations that the Jesuits poisoned him Date: reigned 1762 - 1774

Christ and the adulteress, c. 1510 (tempra on wood)
7130038 Christ and the adulteress, c.1510 (tempra on wood) by Barbari, Niccolo de (fl.c.1510); Museo Nazionale del Palazzo di Venezia, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Christ and the adulteress, c.1510)

Catherine of Aragon pleading her case before Henry VIII, 18th century (print)
7315175 Catherine of Aragon pleading her case before Henry VIII, 18th century (print) by Westall, Richard (1765-1836) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

NAPOLEON -MAKE PEACE WITH !! 1813 (engraving)
7262204 NAPOLEON -MAKE PEACE WITH !! 1813 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: NAPOLEON -MAKE PEACE WITH !)

Christ and the woman taken in adultery 1527, Oil on panel
7224992 Christ and the woman taken in adultery 1527, Oil on panel by Mazzolino, Ludovico (1480-c.1528); Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Christ and the woman taken in adultery 1527)

Two men arguing in a candlelit room, 18th century. 1791 (engraving)
7234857 Two men arguing in a candlelit room, 18th century. 1791 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two men arguing in a candlelit room)

Miss Goody Two-Shoes accused of witchcraft
7239649 Miss Goody Two-Shoes accused of witchcraft by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Goody Two-Shoes is brought in front of a magistrate after being accused)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Accuse; Accused person; Angeklagte (engraving)
7194608 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Accuse; Accused person; Angeklagte (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Accuse; Accused person; Angeklagte)

Jesus Christ and the woman caught in adultery (engraving)
7149701 Jesus Christ and the woman caught in adultery (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Christ and the woman caught in adultery)

Joseph, as Grand Vizier of Egypt, accusing his half-brothers of being spies (engraving)
7172304 Joseph, as Grand Vizier of Egypt, accusing his half-brothers of being spies (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph, as Grand Vizier of Egypt)

Marie Antoinette listening to her charges (litho)
3096090 Marie Antoinette listening to her charges (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Antoinette listening to her charges)

The Friar and the Thieves (Colour Litho)
2783996 The Friar and the Thieves (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The monk and the thieves)

Altercation between John of Gaunt and the Bishop of London
619626 Altercation between John of Gaunt and the Bishop of London, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Madame Sarah Bernhardt at "Cleopatra"at the Royal English Opera-House (engraving)
1056220 Madame Sarah Bernhardt at " Cleopatra" at the Royal English Opera-House (engraving) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Three Bishops have been here this Forenoon (colour litho)
2794848 Three Bishops have been here this Forenoon (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Bishops have been here this Forenoon)

Kindergarten
João Coelho

Patkul Accused
Patkul, a dissident Swedish noble, incites other nations, including Russia, to go to war with Sweden : Peter orders accusations against Patkul to be bonfired in the Kremlin. Date: 1702

Cockney Argument between a fat man and a thin man
Fat Party (after a War of words) - " If you come our court to-morrer and bring a bit o fat with yer, I ll bloomin well eat yer." !! Date: 1895

Accusations of Looting
Italians accuse the Ethiopian troops of pillaging and looting from the populace

Banished from Home, by Emma Litchfield
Banished From Home, by Emma Litchfield. First produced at the Britannia Theatre, May 1911. Nell, the gypsy heroine, looks back at her caravan for the last time, before leaving for London in despair

Kenilworth - Alasco
It is false, thou foul- mouthed railer!. The Astrologer and alchemist Alasco hits back at accusations made at him by Varney

Torquatus visits the tribune Pomponius
Titus Manlius Torquatus, armed with a knife, forces the tribune Marcus Pomponius to retract accusations made against his father Lucius, who was making unpopular preparations for war

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Accusations have long been a part of human history, from the infamous witch trials led by Matthew Hopkins to the controversial actions of Pope Clemens XIV. Throughout time, individuals like Patkul have faced false accusations that tarnished their reputation and brought them great hardship. Artworks such as "Christ and the adulteress" depict moments where they were made against those deemed morally questionable. Similarly, in "Catherine of Aragon pleading her case before Henry VIII, " we witness a woman desperately defending herself against allegations that would forever alter her life. Even religious texts showcase instances of accusations, like in the story of Elijah denouncing Ahab and Jezebel in the Old Testament. These tales serve as reminders that even figures held in high regard can face unjust blame. In more recent times, media has played a significant role in shaping public opinion through sensationalized stories. The image of "The newspaper padded room" symbolizes how they are lead to an individual's isolation and mental anguish. Legal systems around the world have also witnessed high-profile trials where individuals are accused of heinous crimes. From Lieutenant Modugno's uxoricide trial at the Perugia Assizes to Mrs. Steinheil standing accused before the Paris Conference for murder, these cases highlight society's fascination with scandalous accusations. Unfortunately, race hatred has also fueled numerous unfounded allegations throughout history. The vivid artwork titled "Race Hatred" serves as a stark reminder that prejudice often leads to baseless blaming and persecution. Accusations hold immense power.