Demanding Collection

Between Two Fires, c1892, (1938). Artist: Francis Davis Millet
Between Two Fires, c1892. Painting held at the Tate Britain, London. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

Antiochus III of Syria returns Scipios captured son
Antiochus III of Syria, though an enemy, returns the Roman leader Scipio Africanuss captured son without demanding a ransom

Dog and Dogs Meat Man
The dog s-meat man is confronted by a demanding client ! Date: 1835

Police officer holding beat up businessman on floor in office

The Sacrifice of Polyxena, unknown date, (c1730s). Creator: Workshop of Giovanni Battista Pittoni
The Sacrifice of Polyxena, unknown date, (c1730s). Polyxena, with whom Achilles fell in love, was the younger daughter of Priam and Hecuba, the king and queen of Troy

Mrs. Stuart Robson, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. Stuart Robson, 1910

La Nouvelle Europe; le bolchevisme en Hongrie; une premiere tentative communiste a Budapest...1919 Creator: Unknown
La Nouvelle Europe; le bolchevisme en Hongrie; une premiere tentative communiste a Budapest, en decembre 1918: le comte Karolyi, haranguant, d'une fenetre du palais

Women's suffrage, Cameron House, Headquarters, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Women's suffrage, Cameron House, Headquarters, between 1910 and 1920. Cameron House in Washington, DC, the offices of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage

Henry I of England demanding the keys of the Treasury
King Henry I of England, also known as Henry Beauclerc, demanding the keys of the Treasury Date: 1100

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As the magazine itself describes it: "The smile on the face of a tiger would warn off the least wary but the smile
As the magazine itself describes it: " The smile on the face of a tiger would warn off the least wary but the smile on the face of a chorister is plainly to be trusted

Columbus demanding Hospitality at La Rabida Monastery
Christopher Columbus demanding Hospitality at the door of La Rabida Monastery. Columbus stands at the door to the monastery with his son, demanding hospitality from the three monks at the entrance

Communards cleaning out the coffers of the Church 1871
Communards cleaning out the coffers of a convent of the Little Sisters of the Poor, during the Paris Commune of 1871. The Communards were anti-religious

THREE-LEGGED RACE
A three-legged race - demanding perfect co- ordination between the paired runners, which two of our contestants evidently did not achieve ! Date: circa 1900

Charles I demanding the five members in the House of Commons, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Charles the first demanding the five members in the House of Commons, 1773. Charles I (1600-1649) calls for the arrest of the Five Members John Pym, John Hampden, Denzil Holles

An Unwelcome Visitor, 1897. Creator: John Leech
An Unwelcome Visitor, 1897. The taxman portrayed as a wild boar in a top hat. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett, with satirical illustrations by John Leech

Workers demonstration, Paris, circa 1900. After a contemporary photograph

Joan Fiveller demanding from King Ferdinand the right of payment of the state tax for the meat that the buyers of his court acquired in the city. Joan Fiveller, ? - 1434. Barcelona city councillor

Suffragette Votes for Women Arrested Policemen. A woman walking with policeman either side, holding her wrists, is arrested in a street

Handheld police signal, labelled Halt, Polizei, german for Stop! Police

Eat Less Bread
circa 1916: A World War I poster urging civilians to Eat Less Bread. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The Peasants Revolt of 1381in England began in Brentwood, Essex as a protest at the collection of poll tax and reached a climax at Smithfield, London

Election-troops, bringing in their accounts, to the pay-table, 1788. Artist
Election-troops, bringing in their accounts, to the pay-table, 1788. The troops headed by Major Topham, approaching the barrier gate of the Treasury behind which stands William Pitt

King Charles the First in the House of Commons, c1787
King Charles the First in the House of Commons, demanding the Five impeached Members to be delivered up to his Authority, c1787

Speech of the Marquis del Vasto, c1540, (c1934). Artist: Titian
Speech of the Marquis del Vasto, c1540, (c1934). Alfonso d Avalos, Marchese del Vasto, (1502-1546) was a noble Neapolitan, who participated in the Battle of Pavia and the conquest of Tunisia in 1535

The Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk demanding the Great Seal of Cardinal Wolsey, 1529 (1793)
The Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk, by the order of Henry VIII, demanding the Great Seal of Cardinal Wolsey, 1529 (1793). From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W. & J

The five members of the House of Commons accused of high treason, 1642 (1793)
The five members of the House of Commons accused of high treason and demanded by Charles I in person, 1642 (1793). From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W. & J

Horatio Sparkins, c1900. Artist: George Cruikshank
Horatio Sparkins, c1900. An illustration for Sketches by Boz by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens. [Blackwood, Le Bas & Co. London, c1900]

Captain Bainbridge and the Dey of Algiers, 1800 (c1880) Artist: Hooper
Captain Bainbridge and the Dey of Algiers, 1800 (c1880). William Bainbridge was the commander of the George Washington, sent to carry the tribute that the United States paid to the Dey of Algiers so

Uhlans demanding refreshments from Belgian villagers, First World War, 1914. Illustration from The Great War by HW Wilson, Vol I, (London, 1914)

Lydia Ernestine Becker (1827-1890), British advocate of female suffrage, 1870. The editor of Womens Suffrage Journal 1870-1890

Joseph Chamberlain, British politician, 1903. Chamberlain, British Liberal statesman, as Secretary of State for the Colonies (1895-1903)

Victorian scrap - Working mans rights
Victorian scrap - Political Types - Working Mans Rights. late 19th century

Stuyvesant & the Letter
Peter Stuyvesant, Dutch director general of the New Netherlands, tears up the letter demanding the surrender of New Amsterdam (New York) by the British Date: 1664

The can-can. Originated in France. It isa physically demanding music hall dance. Artist: Sydney Carter Date: 1905

Revolution in France: Members Demanding Admission to their Legislative Palace, 1851

Franco-Prussian War: Serving for the Red Cross is a highly demanding task, as is portrayed in this image: the aid station at Nouart on 29 August 1870

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"Demanding: A Glimpse into the Power Plays of History and Art" Step into a world where demands echo through time, as depicted in various artworks that capture the essence of human ambition and authority. From ancient battles to royal confrontations, these captivating illustrations reveal the intricate dance between power and submission. In Francis Davis Millet's painting "Between Two Fires" (c1892), we witness Antiochus III of Syria returning Scipios captured son, an act driven by both political strategy and personal demand. The intensity is palpable as two formidable forces collide, each with their own desires. Meanwhile, Henry I of England demands the keys of the Treasury in a scene immortalized by an unknown artist. This historical moment showcases how even monarchs must assert their authority over wealth to maintain control. But it's not just rulers who make demands; sometimes it's our furry friends too. In "Dog and Dogs Meat Man, " we see a canine companion eagerly demanding its meal from a street vendor – a reminder that even animals have needs they expect to be met. Shakespearean drama comes alive in Kenny Meadows' illustration for Cymbeline, depicting Rome demanding tribute money from Britain symbolically represented by an eagle clutching coins. Here, art becomes a vessel for political commentary on the burdensome nature of taxation and foreign domination. Moving forward in history, Joseph Gallieni takes center stage as he assumes his role as France's Minister of War during World War I. Amidst paperwork overload depicted in vibrant colors, Gallieni embodies determination while facing yet another kind of demand – bureaucratic challenges that come with leadership responsibilities. The engraving showcasing Alboin, King of Lombards demanding his wife Rosamund drinks from her father's skull-shaped cup reveals darker aspects of dominance within relationships. It serves as a chilling reminder that some demands can be cruel or degrading when fueled by power dynamics rather than love. Art also captures demands for justice and equality.