Derision Collection

Lysistrata and his allies defending the access of the acropolis to men by farts, 1896 (litho)
AIS5356057 Lysistrata and his allies defending the access of the acropolis to men by farts, 1896 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); 32x25 cm; (add.info)

Dreyfus case - M. Reinach and the electors - Cover of satirical magazine "
XEE4156835 Dreyfus case - M. Reinach and the electors - Cover of satirical magazine " Le Lire" representing Joseph Reinach (1856-1921)

Letter J: Jocrisse. Engraving in "Alphabet masquerade". New Epinal imaging
DUV4208228 Letter J: Jocrisse. Engraving in " Alphabet masquerade". New Epinal imaging. Printing-lithography Pinot et Sagaire, editors, Epinal, second half of the 19th century

Beauty is only skin deep (colour litho)
8656187 Beauty is only skin deep (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beauty is only skin deep - then for heaven's sake skin her)

The death of Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) at the time of victory
MMM5481869 The death of Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) at the time of victory by Gillray, James (1757-1815); National Maritime Museum, London

Dunce's cap, c.1880 (print)
7293408 Dunce's cap, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Education. Student wearing a dunce's cap at school. Imagery, France, ca 1880.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630704 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portraits de Brunswick, 1792 (engraving)
8677260 Portraits de Brunswick, 1792 (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portraits de Brunswick, 1792)

The Dissolution (engraving)
8677250 The Dissolution (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dissolution)

The last Shift (engraving)
8677187 The last Shift (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The last Shift)

Les Hommes du jour, Satirique en N & B, 1919_3_1: " Drawing by P.Gassier suppresses by Censorship" - Henri
ICA4940218 Les Hommes du jour, Satirique en N & B, 1919_3_1: " Drawing by P.Gassier suppresses by Censorship" - Henri Paul Gassier (1883-1951); (add.info.: Les Hommes du jour)

A young woman parodying the absurdities of fashion wears a basket on her head, around her waist a checkered apron
IMB4932933 A young woman parodying the absurdities of fashion wears a basket on her head, around her waist a checkered apron

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a caricature of an ugly and fat German woman, 1916
LUX4741828 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a caricature of an ugly and fat German woman, 1916, Map titled: Berlin elegance; (add.info)

Citizen speaking at a city assembly in New England (Canada). 19th century lithography
NWI4959353 Citizen speaking at a city assembly in New England (Canada). 19th century lithography.; (add.info.: Citizen speaking at a city assembly in New England (Canada)

The capitalists seeking subsidies from the American government at the Congress
NWI4958472 The capitalists seeking subsidies from the American government at the Congress, ironically appoints as the army of Coxey

Populist ponds not as deep as expected. Satirical drawing of 1890 about the drying up of the Silver Craze
NWI4958294 Populist ponds not as deep as expected. Satirical drawing of 1890 about the drying up of the Silver Craze. Cartoon by W. A

France: Cartoon photographed by Walery of Jean Jaures in clay clay speaking to pears entitled
LUX4726792 France: Cartoon photographed by Walery of Jean Jaures in clay clay speaking to pears entitled: 'Every speech I make followers'

King Victor Emmanuel III on a swing cap, 1909 (lithograph)
JAB4119042 King Victor Emmanuel III on a swing cap, 1909 (lithograph); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting the Italian King Victor Emmanuel III (Vittorio Emanuele)

The old young man. Old dandy in jacket with high collar, bicorn, tight breeches and hose
FLO4677534 The old young man. Old dandy in jacket with high collar, bicorn, tight breeches and hose, has a tie ties by a young shopgirl

The pope. The Pope crowns an emperor, who kneels before him, accompanied by two cardinals
FLO4675846 The pope. The Pope crowns an emperor, who kneels before him, accompanied by two cardinals, one of whom is ridiculously personified by Death. In the background there are eveques

Spanish War of Independence (or Peninsula War) (1808-1814) (engraving)
AIS5391593 Spanish War of Independence (or Peninsula War) (1808-1814) (engraving); Museo de Historia, Madrid; (add.info.: the French Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821) working for the revival of Spain

Hunting rabbit in France in the 19th century - 2 drawings - one shows a hunter shooting a gun at a rabbit hurts that
PCT4289505 Hunting rabbit in France in the 19th century - 2 drawings - one shows a hunter shooting a gun at a rabbit hurts that another hunter carries (danger)

First World War 1914-1918: German prisoners thinking that the camera of the French photographer is trapped
LET4395705 First World War 1914-1918: German prisoners thinking that the camera of the French photographer is trapped and will kill them

Old woman trying on a pink bonnet in front of three young shopgirls, " Women appear to have sworn to lie about
FLO4677543 Old woman trying on a pink bonnet in front of three young shopgirls, " Women appear to have sworn to lie about youth up to their last breath." Handcoloured engraving from Pierre

Men of the Day, Satirical in N & B, 1919_1_18: War of 14 -18, Information censorship
ICA4940184 Men of the Day, Satirical in N & B, 1919_1_18: War of 14 -18, Information censorship; (add.info.: Men of the Day, Satirical in N & B, 1919_1_18: War of 14 -18)

Monstrous character with a disproportionate head. 15th century stall adorned with Misericordes de l'abbey Saint
JEB4918838 Monstrous character with a disproportionate head. 15th century stall adorned with Misericordes de l'abbey Saint Pierre (12th-18th century) in Chezal-Benoit (Chezal Benoit)

Past & Present: The Bicycle (colour litho)
8668679 Past & Present: The Bicycle (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bicycle. Hobby Horse)

The political dancing bear (engraving)
8677197 The political dancing bear (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The political dancing bear)

Wonders have not ceased (engraving)
8677190 Wonders have not ceased (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wonders have not ceased)

Agesilaus in Egypt (litho)
8660739 Agesilaus in Egypt (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Agesilaus in Egypt)

The Political Machine that goes without Horses, 1769 (engraving)
8677244 The Political Machine that goes without Horses, 1769 (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Political Machine that goes without Horses)

Musical entertainment provided in the form of a singing troubadour and children playing a paino (colour litho)
7150669 Musical entertainment provided in the form of a singing troubadour and children playing a paino (colour litho) by Reynolds

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a dog lying down with writing, Who said german sausage
LUX4741340 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a dog lying down with writing, Who said german sausage? (who said German sausage)

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing, next to the portrait of William II in the Hussard of Death
LUX4739949 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing, next to the portrait of William II in the Hussard of Death, the horoscope of the latter announcing his defeat, 1915

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a French soldier lighting a cigarette with a German bomb
LUX4738964 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a French soldier lighting a cigarette with a German bomb, entitled 'A new brick'

First World War: France, Patriotic Map Showing a Caricature of the German Soldier, 1916
LUX4741845 First World War: France, Patriotic Map Showing a Caricature of the German Soldier, 1916, Map titled: Pig's Head at the Buche; (add.info)

Cartoon of French and English costumes, circa 1815. The small size of English ladies' hats
FLO4677520 Cartoon of French and English costumes, circa 1815. The small size of English ladies' hats, the excessive length of their bodices

Flower-mania. Woman with as many flowers on her dress and hair as there are in the basket and vase near her
FLO4677514 Flower-mania. Woman with as many flowers on her dress and hair as there are in the basket and vase near her. "The ridiculous abundance of every kind of flowers on the dress

Abbe. Death having robbed of his mitre and his butt, draws the abbe with him
FLO4675534 Abbe. Death having robbed of his mitre and his butt, draws the abbe with him. The abbe resists with all his strength, and apprehends to throw his breviary to his opponent. Plate 11

Letter T: Transvestissement. Engraving in " Alphabet des grotesques". Series of 25
DUV4207199 Letter T: Transvestissement. Engraving in " Alphabet des grotesques". Series of 25; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter T: Transvestissement)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Publication of the newspaper 'L'intransigent - by Henri Rochefort
LUX4726520 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Publication of the newspaper 'L'intransigent - by Henri Rochefort, 1904 - politics I don't care; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

A classroom in the 19th century. A severe teacher corrects the duty of a pupil (collegian)
PCT4282040 A classroom in the 19th century. A severe teacher corrects the duty of a pupil (collegian) who takes his head in his hands: the other students laugh and laugh at him - Illustration by J

The Old Man and the Three Young Men, 1850
3478185 The Old Man and the Three Young Men, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled 'The Old Man and the Three Young Men'. The young men are mocking the old man for planting a tree at his age)

The Birthright of Englishmen ascertained, 1216. Surrendered March 22 1770 (engraving)
8677185 The Birthright of Englishmen ascertained, 1216. Surrendered March 22 1770 (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Posh boy refusing to carry a yacht (colour litho)
8635564 Posh boy refusing to carry a yacht (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Posh boy refusing to carry a yacht)

Musical entertainment provided in the form of ballad songs and jazz (colour litho)
7150668 Musical entertainment provided in the form of ballad songs and jazz (colour litho) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Bull (icon of the British nation) exchanging news with the continent
MMM5481948 John Bull (icon of the British nation) exchanging news with the continent by Woodward, George Moutard (c.1760-1809); National Maritime Museum, London

The hop merchant from Kent (England) and the speaker at Optics
MMM5477349 The hop merchant from Kent (England) and the speaker at Optics; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The hop merchant from Kent (England) and the speaker of optics

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"Derision: Unveiling the Mockery of Humanity through Art" In the realm of artistic expression, derision takes center stage as a powerful tool to shed light on human folly and absurdity. From Jocrisse's mischievous engravings in "Alphabet masquerade" to Christ Crowned with Thorns, these artworks capture the essence of derision. The Mocking of Christ paintings from different eras depict the cruel taunting endured by Jesus during his crucifixion. The oil on canvas masterpiece from 1620 portrays the pain inflicted upon him, while another painting dating back to 1612-13 showcases society's scornful treatment towards divinity itself. The crown of thorns becomes an emblematic symbol in this narrative. A German master's rendition from circa 1520, displayed at the Museum of Fine Arts Ghent, immortalizes this tormenting accessory that adorned Christ's head. Its presence serves as a reminder that even divine figures are not immune to derisive acts. Beyond religious contexts, derision finds its place in various forms throughout history. In Lysistrata and his allies' defense against men accessing the acropolis through farts depicted in a lithograph from 1896, laughter emerges as a weapon against societal norms. Ecce Homo captures another facet of derision; an oil-on-wood artwork from the first half of the 16th century reveals humanity's inclination to mock vulnerability and weakness when faced with powerlessness. Moving away from religious themes but still within mocking realms, Arlequin and Leandre drink and sing while ridiculing Pierrot in an engraving dated 1880. This scene exemplifies how mockery can be used for amusement or entertainment purposes among individuals. Delving into caricatures created by artists like The Almost-Night Fool or The Falsifier Fool further exposes our tendency to laugh at others' expense.