Accusing Collection

J Accuse... !, Open letter from Emile Zola to the President of the French Republic
LSE4105158 J Accuse

Police officer holding beat up businessman on floor in office

Luther at the Diet of Worms, 1521, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Luther at the Diet of Worms, 1521, (1890)

E.R. Stoddard and J[ohn] P. Haswell, Ky. 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
E.R. Stoddard and J[ohn] P. Haswell, Ky. 1912. 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-22

Scene in an English divorce court, 1780
1000887 Scene in an English divorce court, 1780. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection

A scene in the courtroom during The Salem witch trials of 1692
2956611 A scene in the courtroom during The Salem witch trials of 1692. From The History of Our Country, published 1899; Private Collection

Geisha Ofusa of Amanoya Threatened with Arrest for Indecent Exposure on a Hot Evening, c1875. Series: The Postal News, no. 702

Altarpiece with the Passion of Christ: Christ before High Priest, c1480-1495. The Passion of Christ was a popular theme for 15th-century altarpieces in northern Europe

Chiyokichi's Mother Identifies Him and Solves a Case of Mistaken Identity, 1875. From The Postal News, no. 484

Potiphar's Wife Accusing Joseph, 1512. Creator: Lucas van Leyden
Potiphar's Wife Accusing Joseph, 1512. From The Story of Joseph, plate 3

Diana and Callisto, 1657-1705. Creator: Johannes van Haensbergen
Diana and Callisto, 1657-1705

Elsie Dufour dancers, between 1918 and 1920. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elsie Dufour dancers, between 1918 and 1920

Elizabeth Duncan dancers and children, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers and children, between 1916 and 1941

The Calumny of Apelles, 1500/1506. Creator: Girolamo Mocetto
The Calumny of Apelles, 1500/1506

Hrorororoo! (English exclamation), 1817. Creator: Godissart de Cari
Hrorororoo! (English exclamation), 1817

MARINER, DEADMEN ON SHIP
The Mariner is forced to confront the accusing eyes of his dead shipmates: Seven days, seven nights, I saw that curse, And yet I could not die Date: First published: 1798

Caricature of J Accuse, article written by Emile Zola (1840-1902) in defence of Alfred Dreyfus
CHT125802 Caricature of J Accuse, article written by Emile Zola (1840-1902) in defence of Alfred Dreyfus, 1898 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris

Pictures of the Year VIII, Esther denouncing Haman to Ahasuerus, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

Fables of La Fontaine: The wolf accusing the fox before the monkey (litho)
6002219 Fables of La Fontaine: The wolf accusing the fox before the monkey (litho) by Billinghurst

The Ober-Ammergau Passion Play, Caiaphas accusing Christ before Pilate (engraving)
1597002 The Ober-Ammergau Passion Play, Caiaphas accusing Christ before Pilate (engraving) by Davis, Lucien (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ober-Ammergau Passion Play)

Mythological Scene, 1881 (oil on canvas)
OVR374254 Mythological Scene, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Heyerdahl, Hans Olaf (1857-1913); 32.5x46.5 cm; Drammens Museum, Norway; (add.info.: Mytologisk Scene; ); Photo © O. Vaering

Accommodation, 1870 / 91. Creator: Charles Samuel Keene
Accommodation, 1870/91

The Denial of Saint Peter, 1626 / 1629. Creator: Hendrick ter Brugghen
The Denial of Saint Peter, 1626/1629

Susanna and the Elders in the Garden, and the Trial of Susanna before the Elders, c. 1500

$2 Columbus in Chains single, 1893. Creator: American Bank Note Company
$2 Columbus in Chains single, 1893. mint; Design of the stamp is believed to be after a painting by Leutze painted in 1841

A Woman Swearing a Child to a Grave Citizen (engraving)
5226732 A Woman Swearing a Child to a Grave Citizen (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Woman Swearing a Child to a Grave Citizen)

The stolen ribbon (gravure)
3620939 The stolen ribbon (gravure) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The stolen ribbon. Le ruban vole)

Angry reaction of a wounded soldier in hospital to a visit from Empress Augusta Victoria
6000330 Angry reaction of a wounded soldier in hospital to a visit from Empress Augusta Victoria, World War I, 1915 (litho) by Bombled

The Catilinarian Conspirators before the Senate (litho)
STC416061 The Catilinarian Conspirators before the Senate (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catiline Conspiracy, led by Lucius Sergius Catilina (108-62 BC)

Comic postcard, Lodger and landlady Date: 20th century

Circumstantial Evidences by John Hassall
Oh you naughty boy! I saw you throw it! Falling snow from a nearby roof has suddenly landed on top of a bemused woman in a large heap, as a innocent boy passes by. Date: 1909

Cato the Younger removed from the Roman Senate (litho)
5997221 Cato the Younger removed from the Roman Senate (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cato the Younger removed from the Roman Senate)

Scene from la gazza ladra (The Thieving Magpie), opera by Gioachino Rossini (chromolitho)
2815935 Scene from la gazza ladra (The Thieving Magpie), opera by Gioachino Rossini (chromolitho) by French School

A motorist accused of speeding in a French village (colour litho)
2795849 A motorist accused of speeding in a French village (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A motorist accused of speeding in a French village)

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)

Off with her head, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland
2657686 Off with her head, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (1832 - 98), published 1891 (engraving) by Tenniel

French scientist Francois Arago accused of espionage by the Spanish
974003 French scientist Francois Arago accused of espionage by the Spanish, Mallorca, 1808 (chromolitho) by European School

Esther accusing Haman, Esther 7, Verse 1-10 (engraving)
3651501 Esther accusing Haman, Esther 7, Verse 1-10 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Esther accusing Haman, Esther 7, Verse 1-10)

Esther accusing Haman
LLM338957 Esther accusing Haman by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Esther accusing Haman. Bible, Henry and Scott (c 1880).); © Look and Learn

Peter Stuyvesant chastises Willem Wickendam for preaching a Baptist sermon (litho)
PNP377426 Peter Stuyvesant chastises Willem Wickendam for preaching a Baptist sermon (litho) by American School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Catiline at bay (litho)
STC416060 Catiline at bay (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catiline Conspiracy, led by Lucius Sergius Catilina (108-62 BC)

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

Richard Duke of Glocester Accusing the Queen of Edward IVth with Witchcraft (engraving)
3630939 Richard Duke of Glocester Accusing the Queen of Edward IVth with Witchcraft (engraving) by Wale

Scene from The Tragedy of Jane Shore by Nicholas Rowe (engraving)
3626588 Scene from The Tragedy of Jane Shore by Nicholas Rowe (engraving) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli)

Clifford accusing Stanley (engraving)
727056 Clifford accusing Stanley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clifford accusing Stanley)

A dramatic confrontation: the masked bandits of Montreuil-sous-Bois, Paris (colour litho)
3099129 A dramatic confrontation: the masked bandits of Montreuil-sous-Bois, Paris (colour litho) by Meaulle

The Protector Somerset accusing his Brother before King Edward VI (engraving)
672119 The Protector Somerset accusing his Brother before King Edward VI (engraving) by English School

Gustave Dore Bible: Esther accusing Haman (engraving)
5221386 Gustave Dore Bible: Esther accusing Haman (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Esther accusing Haman)

Richard, Duke of Gloucester accusing Jane Shore of Witchcraft (engraving)
5220861 Richard, Duke of Gloucester accusing Jane Shore of Witchcraft (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard)

A Woman Swearing Her Child to a Grave Citizen (mezzotint)
6029503 A Woman Swearing Her Child to a Grave Citizen (mezzotint) by Hogarth

Joseph accused Before Potiphar (Finished Composition), 1860 (pen & ink on paper)
5043075 Joseph accused Before Potiphar (Finished Composition), 1860 (pen & ink on paper) by Rossetti

The Holy Roman Emperor Otto III accusing the Romans of disloyalty (engraving)
3647233 The Holy Roman Emperor Otto III accusing the Romans of disloyalty (engraving) by German School

A wife wrongly suspecting her husband of having a mistress (litho)
2818483 A wife wrongly suspecting her husband of having a mistress (litho) by Thelem, E. (fl.1890-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: A wife wrongly suspecting her husband of having a mistress)

Marlay Cutting IT. 3: Leaf with miniature from Gratian
FIT276176 Marlay Cutting IT.3: Leaf with miniature from Gratians Decretum showing the case of the bishop accused of carnal sin (vellum) by Italian School

Esther accusing Haman (engraving)
5223838 Esther accusing Haman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Esther accusing Haman)

Joseph Accused by Potiphars Wife, 1655. Creator: Rembrandt Workshop
Joseph Accused by Potiphars Wife, 1655

Potiphars Wife Acuses Joseph, 1512. Creator: Lucas van Leyden
Potiphars Wife Acuses Joseph, 1512

A man seated in a chair on a stepped platform holds an audience, two pointing men stand in the foreground

Away!: plate 7 from Othello (Act 3, Scene 4), etched 1844, reprinted 1900

The Calumny of Apelles, 1602. Creator: Cornelis Cort
The Calumny of Apelles, 1602

METRO-VICKERS TRIAL 1933
Russian lawyers confront the British engineer, Thornton, and his secretary, Kutosuova, accusing them of spying and sabotage. Metropolitan-Vickers trial, Moscow, Russia. Date: April 1933

The Irish Baronet and his Nurse, September 20, 1799. September 20, 1799
The Irish Baronet and his Nurse, September 20, 1799

The Wolf Accuses Renard of Eating the Fish that He Stole, 1650-75
The Wolf Accuses Renard of Eating the Fish that He Stole. From Hendrick van Alcmars Renard The Fox, 1650-75. Third state of four

Renard is Accused by the Wolf and Several Animals, 1650-75
Renard is Accused by the Wolf and Several Animals. From Hendrick van Alcmars Renard The Fox, 1650-75. Second state of four

Swing Caught at Last, 1835. Creator: John Doyle
Swing Caught at Last, 1835. Former Lord Chancellor Henry Brougham stands in the dock, as Sir Robert Peel explains his crime of incendiarism to judge King William IV

The Caitlinarian Conspirators Before The Senate, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Caitlinarian Conspirators Before The Senate, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier

Caitline at Bay, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Caitline at Bay, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

Christian and Faithful on Trial, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Christian and Faithful on Trial, c1910. Scene from " The Pilgrims Progress", by John Bunyan

Charles I demanding the five members in the House of Commons
Charles the first demanding the five members in the House of Commons, 1773

Richard Duke of Gloucester accusing the Queen of Edward IV with Witchcraft, 1773

Christ before Pilate. Creator: Unknown
Christ before Pilate. Scene from the New Testament: And Pilate asked him, Art thou the king of the Jews? And the chief Priests accused him of many things; but he answered nothing

Christ Before Pilate, 1880 (oil on canvas) (study of 47889)
XIR175509 Christ Before Pilate, 1880 (oil on canvas) (study of 47889) by Munkacsy, Mihaly (1844-1900); 89x116 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; Hungarian, out of copyright

Man pointing with index finger, posing in studio, (B&W), close-up

Have you pray d tonight, Dedesmona?: plate 12 from Othello (Act 5, Scene 2), etched 1844, reprinted 1900

The Queen never left off quarrelling with the other players... 1907
The Queen never left off quarrelling with the other players, and shouting Off with his head! or, Off with her head! from Alices Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll, pub

Ivan the Terrible and the Ghosts of His Victims, 19th or early 20th century. Ivan IV, Grand Prince of Moscow (1530-1584), became the first Tsar of Russia in 1547

Scene In An English Divorce Court, 1780. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

Miss, I have a Monstrous Crow to pluck with you!!, 1794. Artist: James Gillray
Miss, I have a Monstrous Crow to pluck with you!!, 1794

Henry VI of England and the Dukes of York and Somerset, 1450 (1864)

A woman accused of adultery, 1813. So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, he that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her

The Death of Sapphira, 1652. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
The Death of Sapphira, 1652. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Duke of Gloucester charges council in Tower with treason
The Duke of Gloucester (future Richard III) at a council meeting in the Tower of London, charges Hastings and others with treason. 1483

Apparitions: king reproached by ghostly ancestors
A king is awakened from his sleep by the accusing spirits of his reproachful ancestors. Date: circa 1820

Gwyllym Lloyd Wardle
GWYLLYM LLOYD WARDLE Statesman, member of parliament for Oakingham, who took leading part in accusing the duke of York of trafficking in commissions. Date: 1762 - 1833

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"Accusing: Unveiling the Power of Words and Confrontation" In a world where truth is often concealed, accusations become the catalyst for justice. From J Accuse. . To Emile Zola's open letter to the President of the French Republic, these historical moments have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. The mariner's ship, haunted by dead men, serves as a haunting metaphor for the weight of accusation. Just like Luther at the Diet of Worms in 1521, standing firm against opposition and challenging authority with his words. Even in Wonderland, accusations persist. The Queen never leaves off quarreling with other players; her relentless accusations create chaos amidst whimsy. Centuries ago, Joseph fleeing from Potiphar's wife faced false accusations that threatened his very existence. Marcantonio Raimondi captures this moment beautifully in his artwork - a testament to how accusation can shape lives. Napoleon himself was not immune to being accused. In Paris during famine-stricken times in 1795, a fishwife reproached him for getting fat at their expense. His witty response challenges us all to question appearances and power dynamics. Queen Fredegund's presence at Bishop Praetextatus' deathbed reveals another facet of accusation - its ability to bring out raw emotions and expose hidden motives. Patience points fingers at an unseen murderer while exclaiming "Dead, dead. " This illustration from Mauprat reminds us that sometimes even innocence can be accused falsely. Race hatred thrives on unfounded allegations and fuels division within society, and is through confronting such animosity that we can hope for healing and unity instead. A dramatic confrontation unfolds before our eyes - passions ignite as truths clash head-on. These intense moments remind us that only by facing our accusers can we find resolution or redemption. Hamlet embodies both accuser and accused as he grapples with the truth. His internal struggle mirrors our own battles against injustice and deception.