Disgraced Collection (page 2)

Vergognosi 1590 (engraving)
XJF867961 Vergognosi 1590 (engraving) by Vecellio, Cesare (c.1521-1601) (attr. to); Private Collection; (add.info.: from De gli habiti antichi et moderni di diverse parti del mondo)

Gabriel de Lorges (c. 1530-74) (litho)
KW232418 Gabriel de Lorges (c.1530-74) (litho) by French School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain of the Scottish guards of King Henry II of France; accidentally killed)

Dreams of a Russian general, Kobayashi, Kiyochika, 1847-1915, artist, [1904 or 1905], 1 print : woodcut, color. Print shows a Russian general standing among ruined gabions dreaming of surrender to

Alfred Dreyfus (c1859-1935) in prison. French army officer of Jewish extraction wrongly accused of handing secret documents to a foreign agent, disgraced, and sent to Devils Island as a traitor

Boys in Trouble
Naughty boys are chided. A clerical looking gentlemen scolds three boys for some misdemeanour. Disgraced, they look bashfully at the ground

Belisarius Portrait
BELISARIUS Byzantine general under Emperor Justinian I alternately celebrated and disgraced

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"Unveiling the Tales of Disgrace: A Journey through Art and History" Step into a world where tales of disgrace unfold, as depicted by renowned artist Hendrik Goltzius in his masterpiece "The Four Disgracers. " In this captivating collection, we encounter Icarus, Phaeton, Ixion - figures whose hubris led to their ultimate downfall. Each stroke of Goltzius' brush immortalizes their tragic stories for generations to come. As we delve deeper into history's annals, our attention turns to the haunting Tay Bridge disaster. Through a lens capturing the diving operations amidst the wreckage, we witness the devastating consequences of human error and engineering failure. The bridge's collapse serves as a stark reminder that even grand structures can crumble under the weight of negligence. Shifting gears from tragedy to heroism, "The Daughters of El Cid" takes center stage on canvas. This oil painting depicts courageous women who defy societal norms and fight alongside their father in medieval Spain. Their unwavering loyalty and strength challenge traditional gender roles while inspiring admiration and respect. In contrast, "The bishop of Sodom and his fancy Gomorrah" etching exposes moral corruption within religious leadership. It lays bare how power can be abused when entrusted to those who should guide with righteousness but instead succumb to temptation. Moving forward in time brings us face-to-face with an unforgettable moment during World War I: Death confronting Kaiser Wilhelm about Edith Cavell's execution. This poignant lithograph captures Death's accusation that dishonor stains Wilhelm due to Cavell's unjust killing – a powerful condemnation echoing throughout history. Meanwhile, an illustration from Cassell’s publication reveals Bishop Odo departing Rochester amid controversy – perhaps another instance where authority is tainted by scandal or disgraceful actions? Such events remind us that even those entrusted with spiritual guidance are not immune from fallibility.