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Adultere Collection

"Exploring the Complexities of Adultery: A Glimpse into History and Art" In the Middle Ages, scandal rocked the Vatican as Pope John XII met his demise

Background imageAdultere Collection: Suzanne dragged before the judge is accused of adultery by two old men

Suzanne dragged before the judge is accused of adultery by two old men. Fresco by Pellegrino Tibaldi (or Tibaldo)
VEN5028395 Suzanne dragged before the judge is accused of adultery by two old men. Fresco by Pellegrino Tibaldi (or Tibaldo) dit il Pellegrini (1530-1596) of the 16th century. Catalogues Room

Background imageAdultere Collection: Cover of ' The Laughter', Satirical in Colours, 1898_10_1: Cree du coeur - Anti feminism, Leisure

Cover of " The Laughter", Satirical in Colours, 1898_10_1: Cree du coeur - Anti feminism, Leisure, Fashion
ICA4839074 Cover of " The Laughter", Satirical in Colours, 1898_10_1: Cree du coeur - Anti feminism, Leisure, Fashion, Mountain Mountaineering Climbing

Background imageAdultere Collection: Illustration of Godefroy (1854-1908) for the Cover of La Caricature (1880)

Illustration of Godefroy (1854-1908) for the Cover of La Caricature (1880), 1888-6-16 - Jealousy - Hygiene, Adultere
ICA4852415 Illustration of Godefroy (1854-1908) for the Cover of La Caricature (1880), 1888-6-16 - Jealousy - Hygiene, Adultere, Jealousy, Pilosite - Cat

Background imageAdultere Collection: Two postcards fantasy the wife and a friend around 1900 (photo)

Two postcards fantasy the wife and a friend around 1900 (photo)
PCT4256520 Two postcards fantasy the wife and a friend around 1900 (photo); © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2023.

Background imageAdultere Collection: Le Diable au corps written by Raymond Radiguet, 1923 (print)

Le Diable au corps written by Raymond Radiguet, 1923 (print)
PCT4272819 'Le Diable au corps' written by Raymond Radiguet, 1923 (print); (add.info.: Book by Raymond Radiguet (1903-1923) who suffered banned or censorship or caused scandal

Background imageAdultere Collection: Cover of ' L'Indiscret', Satirique en N & B, 1902_2_5: Adultere - Illustration by H

Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1902_2_5: Adultere - Illustration by H. Gerbault (1863-1930)
ICA4937406 Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1902_2_5: Adultere - Illustration by H. Gerbault (1863-1930); (add.info.: Cover of " L'Indiscret")

Background imageAdultere Collection: Cover of ' L'Indiscret', Satirique en N & B, 1902_7_30: Dance, Adultere

Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1902_7_30: Dance, Adultere, Paternite - Illustration by H
ICA4937731 Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1902_7_30: Dance, Adultere, Paternite - Illustration by H

Background imageAdultere Collection: La Chevesche du pope ou sa dame de compagnie - engraving of 1823 in ' Songes drolatiques de

La Chevesche du pope ou sa dame de compagnie - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel" by
JEB4935215 La Chevesche du pope ou sa dame de compagnie - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel)

Background imageAdultere Collection: King Louis XIV (1638-1715) and his mistress Madame de Montespan or Athenais de Montespan

King Louis XIV (1638-1715) and his mistress Madame de Montespan or Athenais de Montespan, 1851 (engraving)
ELD4928940 King Louis XIV (1638-1715) and his mistress Madame de Montespan or Athenais de Montespan, 1851 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAdultere Collection: Suzanne dragged before the judge is accused of adultery by two old men

Suzanne dragged before the judge is accused of adultery by two old men. Fresco by Pellegrino Tibaldi (or Tibaldo)
VEN5028392 Suzanne dragged before the judge is accused of adultery by two old men. Fresco by Pellegrino Tibaldi (or Tibaldo) dit il Pellegrini (1530-1596) of the 16th century. Catalogues Room

Background imageAdultere Collection: Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex 'Marat ou les heros de la revolution'

Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution"
PCT4285541 Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution", Librairie anti-clerical (anti-clerical)

Background imageAdultere Collection: Barbara Palmer (1640-1709), Duchess of Cleveland, mistress of Charles II (1630-1685)

Barbara Palmer (1640-1709), Duchess of Cleveland, mistress of Charles II (1630-1685)
FLO4672337 Barbara Palmer (1640-1709), Duchess of Cleveland, mistress of Charles II (1630-1685), in a blue dress with lace and a red cape. By Peter Lely (1618-1680)

Background imageAdultere Collection: Alphabet of famous women. Unknown publisher, circa 1855

Alphabet of famous women. Unknown publisher, circa 1855
DUV4201169 Alphabet of famous women. Unknown publisher, circa 1855; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter F: portrait of Mademoiselle de la Fayette (Louise de La Fayette, 1618-1665)

Background imageAdultere Collection: Cover of ' Les Crobeaux (Paris)', number 168, Satirique en Couleurs

Cover of " Les Crobeaux (Paris)", number 168, Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4875361 Cover of " Les Crobeaux (Paris)", number 168, Satirique en Couleurs, 1908_6_14: Les vagabonds - Anticlericalisme - Cupidite/Avarice, Eg anti Gospel - Jesus, Mary, Joseph

Background imageAdultere Collection: Cover of ' Les Corbeaux (Paris)', number 92, Satirique en Couleurs, 1906_12_30: Noel

Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 92, Satirique en Couleurs, 1906_12_30: Noel
ICA4874745 Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 92, Satirique en Couleurs, 1906_12_30: Noel! - Anticlericalism, Modernity - New Testament - Mary, Joseph

Background imageAdultere Collection: Denudee woman sitting on the lap of a young man. Photograph of the beginning of the 20th century

Denudee woman sitting on the lap of a young man. Photograph of the beginning of the 20th century
JAB5035067 Denudee woman sitting on the lap of a young man. Photograph of the beginning of the 20th century.; (add.info.: Denudee woman sitting on the lap of a young man)

Background imageAdultere Collection: Joseph fleeing the wife of Putiphar (Potiphar) seeking a seduire Miniature from 'De decem

Joseph fleeing the wife of Putiphar (Potiphar) seeking a seduire Miniature from "De decem praeceptis divinae
GIA5036019 Joseph fleeing the wife of Putiphar (Potiphar) seeking a seduire Miniature from "De decem praeceptis divinae legis" 1279; © Giancarlo Costa.

Background imageAdultere Collection: Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson, Madame de Pompadour (1721-1764) was chief mistress to King Louis XV

Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson, Madame de Pompadour (1721-1764) was chief mistress to King Louis XV
FLO4686116 Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson, Madame de Pompadour (1721-1764) was chief mistress to King Louis XV. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Maurice Quentin de La Tour (1748-55)

Background imageAdultere Collection: The Hell of Dante Alighieri (the Divine Comedie) illustrated by Gustave Dore. French edition of 1861

The Hell of Dante Alighieri (the Divine Comedie) illustrated by Gustave Dore. French edition of 1861
PCT4265357 The Hell of Dante Alighieri (the Divine Comedie) illustrated by Gustave Dore. French edition of 1861. Francesca da Rimini and her lover: " Quel giorno piu non vi leggemo avante

Background imageAdultere Collection: Cover of ' L'Indiscret', Satirique en N & B, 1902_10_1: Marriage

Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1902_10_1: Marriage
ICA4937803 Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1902_10_1: Marriage, Adultere - Illustration by Henri Boutet (1851-1919); (add.info.: Cover of " L'Indiscret")

Background imageAdultere Collection: Gervaise and Lantier finding Coupeau drunken-dead lying on the ground Illustration of ' The

Gervaise and Lantier finding Coupeau drunken-dead lying on the ground Illustration of " The darker" by Emile
ELD4953371 Gervaise and Lantier finding Coupeau drunken-dead lying on the ground Illustration of " The darker" by Emile Zola

Background imageAdultere Collection: Illustration for the novel Joseph Balsamo, 19th century (engraving)

Illustration for the novel Joseph Balsamo, 19th century (engraving)
PCT4293137 Illustration for the novel Joseph Balsamo, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: King Louis XV receives in Versailles Madame Dubarry (Countess Jeanne du Barry or Becu, 1743-1793)

Background imageAdultere Collection: Cover of ' Les Crobeaux (Paris)', number 143, Satirique en Couleurs, 1907_12_22: Jesus, Husbands

Cover of " Les Crobeaux (Paris)", number 143, Satirique en Couleurs, 1907_12_22: Jesus, Husbands
ICA4874958 Cover of " Les Crobeaux (Paris)", number 143, Satirique en Couleurs, 1907_12_22: Jesus, Husbands, Joseph - Anticlericalism - Lust, New Testament, cocufiage/horns - Jesus, Mary

Background imageAdultere Collection: Jesus and the woman taken in adultery. End of the 19th century, (chromolithograph)

Jesus and the woman taken in adultery. End of the 19th century, (chromolithograph)
ELD4949770 Jesus and the woman taken in adultery. End of the 19th century, (chromolithograph).; Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

Background imageAdultere Collection: Octave et Berthe surprised by her husband Auguste (Auguste brokes down the door)

Octave et Berthe surprised by her husband Auguste (Auguste brokes down the door)
ELD4895640 Octave et Berthe surprised by her husband Auguste (Auguste brokes down the door and discovers his wife Berthe with her lover Octave Mouret)

Background imageAdultere Collection: Red Laughter, Satirical in Colours, 1918_12_21: War of 14 -18, Love, Daily Life

Red Laughter, Satirical in Colours, 1918_12_21: War of 14 -18, Love, Daily Life, Adultere - Illustration by H
ICA4849314 Red Laughter, Satirical in Colours, 1918_12_21: War of 14 -18, Love, Daily Life, Adultere - Illustration by H. Gerbault (1863-1930); (add.info.: Red Laughter, Satirical in Colours)

Background imageAdultere Collection: La Chevesche du pope ou sa dame de compagnie - engraving of 1823 in ' Songes drolatiques de

La Chevesche du pope ou sa dame de compagnie - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel" by
JEB4935064 La Chevesche du pope ou sa dame de compagnie - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel)

Background imageAdultere Collection: Gabrielle d'Estree, mistress to Henri IV, 1595. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet

Gabrielle d'Estree, mistress to Henri IV, 1595. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Thomas de
FLO4686006 Gabrielle d'Estree, mistress to Henri IV, 1595. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Thomas de Leu from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes

Background imageAdultere Collection: Mademoiselle Louise de la Valliere (1644-1710), mistress to King Louis XIV, 1661

Mademoiselle Louise de la Valliere (1644-1710), mistress to King Louis XIV, 1661
FLO4686025 Mademoiselle Louise de la Valliere (1644-1710), mistress to King Louis XIV, 1661. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after a miniature enamel by Jean Petitot (1606-1691)

Background imageAdultere Collection: The nun. This is a mixture of galantry and religion. The nun admitted her lover to her apartment

The nun. This is a mixture of galantry and religion. The nun admitted her lover to her apartment
FLO4675645 The nun. This is a mixture of galantry and religion. The nun admitted her lover to her apartment. She is on her knees before an altar

Background imageAdultere Collection: The oath of love: a couple of lovers who swear loyalty. The suspicion young woman warns the young

The oath of love: a couple of lovers who swear loyalty. The suspicion young woman warns the young man
JAB5037082 The oath of love: a couple of lovers who swear loyalty. The suspicion young woman warns the young man. Postcard from the beginning of the 20th century; (add.info.: The oath of love)

Background imageAdultere Collection: Agar and Ismael: Ismael is Abraham's first son with Hagar (Agar)

Agar and Ismael: Ismael is Abraham's first son with Hagar (Agar), the Egyptian maid of his wife Sarah
JEB4883630 Agar and Ismael: Ismael is Abraham's first son with Hagar (Agar), the Egyptian maid of his wife Sarah. After Isaac's birth, Ismael and Agar are hunted

Background imageAdultere Collection: Berthe, guilty of adultery, is denied by his wife Auguste Vabre and returned to his parents

Berthe, guilty of adultery, is denied by his wife Auguste Vabre and returned to his parents
ELD4895871 Berthe, guilty of adultery, is denied by his wife Auguste Vabre and returned to his parents (Auguste Vabre rejects his wife to her parents after he discovers that she was cheating on him)

Background imageAdultere Collection: Cover of ' Les Corbeaux (Paris)', number 39, Satirique en N & B, 1905_12_24: Noel

Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 39, Satirique en N & B, 1905_12_24: Noel
ICA4874407 Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 39, Satirique en N & B, 1905_12_24: Noel! - Anticlericalism - Old Testament, cocufiage/horns - Jesus, Mary, Joseph

Background imageAdultere Collection: Cover of L'Assiette au Beurre', number 413, Satirical in Colours, 1909_2_27

Cover of L'Assiette au Beurre', number 413, Satirical in Colours, 1909_2_27
ICA4912873 Cover of' 'L'Assiette au Beurre'', number 413, Satirical in Colours, 1909_2_27; (add.info.: Medical, Sexuality, Love, Adultery)

Background imageAdultere Collection: Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex 'Marat ou les heros de la revolution'

Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution"
PCT4285538 Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution", Librairie anti-clerical (anti-clerical)

Background imageAdultere Collection: Frontispice by Jules Hanriot from the book of Crebillon Jr. (Claude) ' Le Sopha

Frontispice by Jules Hanriot from the book of Crebillon Jr. (Claude) " Le Sopha
PCT4257251 Frontispice by Jules Hanriot from the book of Crebillon Jr. (Claude) " Le Sopha, moral tale" (in reality licentious) - edition Gilliet 1881; (add.info)

Background imageAdultere Collection: Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401047 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Background imageAdultere Collection: The bullfighter Escamillo has knee in front of the gypsy Carmencita in a Spanish arena

The bullfighter Escamillo has knee in front of the gypsy Carmencita in a Spanish arena
JAB5035107 The bullfighter Escamillo has knee in front of the gypsy Carmencita in a Spanish arena. Postcard act II of the comic opera Carmen by Georges Bizet (1838-1875).; (add.info)

Background imageAdultere Collection: The last meeting between Marie Mancini and King Louis XIV before her departure to Brouage

The last meeting between Marie Mancini and King Louis XIV before her departure to Brouage
ELD4941246 The last meeting between Marie Mancini and King Louis XIV before her departure to Brouage, exile arranged by Cardinal Mazarin to keep her away from the King

Background imageAdultere Collection: The Queen of Scotland Mary Iere Stuart (1542-1587), making music with her private secretary

The Queen of Scotland Mary Iere Stuart (1542-1587), making music with her private secretary
PCT4293933 The Queen of Scotland Mary Iere Stuart (1542-1587), making music with her private secretary and lover presumes David Rizzio (Davide Riccio or Rizzo, 1533-1566)

Background imageAdultere Collection: Madame du Barry (1743-1789), reign to Louis XV, 1770. Jeanne Becu was mistress to Louis XV

Madame du Barry (1743-1789), reign to Louis XV, 1770. Jeanne Becu was mistress to Louis XV
FLO4974712 Madame du Barry (1743-1789), reign to Louis XV, 1770. Jeanne Becu was mistress to Louis XV and a victim of the Reign of Terror

Background imageAdultere Collection: Hester Prynne wearing the letter ecarlate A, embroidered on the chest

Hester Prynne wearing the letter ecarlate A, embroidered on the chest, mark of her condemnation for adultery
NWI4925875 Hester Prynne wearing the letter ecarlate A, embroidered on the chest, mark of her condemnation for adultery - Illustration for the novel " The letter ecarlate" by Nathaniel

Background imageAdultere Collection: Hester Prynne and his daughter Pearl. Characters of the American novel 'The Scarlet Letter' by

Hester Prynne and his daughter Pearl. Characters of the American novel "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel
NWI4926464 Hester Prynne and his daughter Pearl. Characters of the American novel "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864), published in 1850

Background imageAdultere Collection: Illustration of Ed. Touraine (1883-1916) for the Blanket of Le Laugher

Illustration of Ed. Touraine (1883-1916) for the Blanket of Le Laugher, 30/08/13 - Le chauffeur trop ardent
ICA4866352 Illustration of Ed. Touraine (1883-1916) for the Blanket of Le Laugher, 30/08/13 - Le chauffeur trop ardent - Automobile, Countryside, Leisure, Love, Tree; (add.info.: Illustration of Ed)

Background imageAdultere Collection: Literature: Hester Prynne, a Puritan from Boston, is condemned by the company to carry on his

Literature: Hester Prynne, a Puritan from Boston, is condemned by the company to carry on his chest the letter A for
NWI4924952 Literature: Hester Prynne, a Puritan from Boston, is condemned by the company to carry on his chest the letter A for Adultere

Background imageAdultere Collection: King Louis XV with Madame Dubarry (Countess Jeanne du Barry or Becu, 1743-1793)

King Louis XV with Madame Dubarry (Countess Jeanne du Barry or Becu, 1743-1793)
PCT4293139 King Louis XV with Madame Dubarry (Countess Jeanne du Barry or Becu, 1743-1793), his future mistress and favorite accompanied by the negrillon Zamore (or Zamor (1762-1820)

Background imageAdultere Collection: Ancient Rome: ' Portrait of Messalina (Valeria Messalina) (17/20-48) wife of Emperor Claude

Ancient Rome: " Portrait of Messalina (Valeria Messalina) (17/20-48) wife of Emperor Claude
ELD4874706 Ancient Rome: " Portrait of Messalina (Valeria Messalina) (17/20-48) wife of Emperor Claude and great debauchee with her lover Caius Silius (died 48)" (Ancient rome)



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"Exploring the Complexities of Adultery: A Glimpse into History and Art" In the Middle Ages, scandal rocked the Vatican as Pope John XII met his demise, tainted by rumors of adultery. The engraving from 1866 captures this dark chapter in history. Lorenzo Lotto's painting from the 16th century portrays Christ and an adulterous woman, reminding us of timeless moral dilemmas and forgiveness. Henri Gervex's masterpiece "Rolla, " painted in 1878, delves into the forbidden world of extramarital affairs, depicting a passionate encounter that challenges societal norms. The portrait of Mary Walewska, Napoleon I's mistress in 1897, reveals the allure and power dynamics present in historical liaisons. Josephine de Beauharnais' heart-wrenching moment with her children at Napoleon Bonaparte's door showcases how infidelity can shatter families even among powerful figures like them during their time in Egypt. The creation of the Order of the Garter depicted in a 19th-century engraving highlights how honor could be tarnished by whispers of unfaithfulness within noble circles. A mysterious mistress known as "the lady of Saint-Cloud" captivated Napoleon I around 1803. Her enigmatic presence is immortalized through a print from 1897. Giuseppina Grassini's youthful encounter with Berthier while being watched by Napoleon Bonaparte himself sheds light on passion entwined with politics during that era. Queen Caroline Mathilde faced dire consequences for her extramarital adventure when she was forced to sign divorce papers following her affair in Denmark back in 1772. An image captures this pivotal moment for posterity. Johann Friedrich Struensee paid a heavy price for his love affair with Queen Caroline Mathilde.