Embezzlement Collection

Examination of Pullinger, the Fraudulent Cashier of the Union Bank (engraving)
2772950 Examination of Pullinger, the Fraudulent Cashier of the Union Bank (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Examination of Pullinger)

The Pillory. Four men being punished in the pillory jeered at by a crowd. By this date among crimes punishable by
531373 The Pillory. Four men being punished in the pillory jeered at by a crowd. By this date among crimes punishable by pillory were embezzlement of state property, perjury and swindling

In Soviet Russia; In the dock, Countess Panina, Minister of Public Instruction... 1917. Creator: Unknown
In Soviet Russia; In the dock, Countess Panina, Minister of Public Instruction in the Kerensky Cabinet, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris

Allegory of Avarice, 1507. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
Allegory of Avarice, 1507. Found in the Collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Avarice. A miniature with scenes of banking. Artist: Master of the Cocharelli Codex (active ca 1330)
Avarice. A miniature with scenes of banking. Found in the collection of British Library

The Flatterers
FIA5618218 The Flatterers by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flatterers - Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638) - ca 1592 - Oil on wood - D 18

The Cole-Heavers, published by William Humphrey in 1783 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190477 The Cole-Heavers, published by William Humphrey in 1783 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Corruption. Miniature from Le livre appelle Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio, 1460s. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque de l Arsenal

The bribe. Private Collection

Richard Whitney being sworn in at a public hearing regarding his misappropriation of funds, c1938. Richard Whitney (1888-1974)

Congratulations to the boss, 1867. Private Collection

Khlestakov. Illustration for comedy The Government Inspector by N. Gogol. Found in the Collection of State Museum Abramtsevo Estate, near Moscow

The Flatterers. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
The Flatterers. Private Collection

The Judgment of Cambyses (left panel), 1498. Artist: David, Gerard (ca. 1460-1523)
The Judgment of Cambyses (left panel), 1498. Found in the collection of the Groeningemuseum, Bruges

Avarice, ca. 1600. Artist: Anonymous
Avarice, ca. 1600. From a private collection

Allegorical caprice. The Avarice, 1852. Artist: Lucas Velazquez, Eugenio (1817-1870)
Allegorical caprice. The Avarice, 1852. Found in the collection of the Museo Lazaro Galdiano, Madrid

Arrival of a voivode, 1907. Artist: Ivanov, Sergei Vasilyevich (1864-1910)
Arrival of a voivode, 1907. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Poster for the play The Bribery, 1920s. Artist: Bulanov, Dmitry Anatolyevich (1898-1942)
Poster for the play The Bribery, 1920s. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The Flaying of the Corrupt Judge Sisamnes (right panel), 1498. Artist: David, Gerard (ca. 1460-1523)
The Flaying of the Corrupt Judge Sisamnes (right panel), 1498. Found in the collection of the Groeningemuseum, Bruges

Police Commissarys Reception Room the Night Before a Holiday, 1837. Artist: Fedotov, Pavel Andreyevich (1815-1852)
Police Commissarys Reception Room the Night Before a Holiday, 1837. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Sir William Sharington, c1532-1543 (1945). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Sir William Sharington, c1532-1543 (1945). Sir William Sharington (c.1495-1553) was an English courtier of the time of Henry VIII, master and embezzler of the Bristol Mint, member of parliament

The hoarders and wasters. Illustration to the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1857. Artist: Dore, Gustave (1832-1883)
The hoarders and wasters. Illustration to the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1857. From a private collection

Riches (Divitiae), ca. 1600. Artist: Mallery, Karel van (1571-c. 1635)
Riches (Divitiae), ca. 1600. From a private collection

Silas Deane
SILAS DEANE - American diplomat who successfully sought European support for American independence, accused of embezzlement, died on ship while returning to America. Date: 1737 - 1789

Thomas earl Suffolk
Thomas Howard (1561 - 1626), first earl of Suffolk naval commander and statesman, fined for embezzlement (probably instigated by his first wife)

The commission of inquiry on the Rochette affair, Evidence of Monsieur Fabre, public prosecutor
XIR661399 The commission of inquiry on the Rochette affair, Evidence of Monsieur Fabre, public prosecutor, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

Ferdinand de Lesseps, French engineer
Ferdinand Marie Vicomte de Lesseps (1805-1894), French civil engineer. De Lesseps spent his early career in the diplomatic service before retiring in 1854 to plan the Suez Canal

Gallay Imprisoned / 1906
Embezzler Gallay is sentenced to seven years imprisonment, but his lady friend is aquitted

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"Unveiling the Dark Side: A Glimpse into Embezzlement" In an engraving titled "Examination of Pullinger, the Fraudulent Cashier of the Union Bank, " we witness the unraveling of a deceitful scheme that shook the financial world. The image captures the moment when truth triumphs over deception, shedding light on one man's betrayal. "The Flatterers, " a hand-colored etching by William Humphrey in 1783, serves as a cautionary tale about those who manipulate and deceive for personal gain. It reminds us to be wary of smooth-tongued individuals who seek to exploit our trust. Giovanni Boccaccio's "Corruption" miniature from Le livre appelle Decameron transports us back to the 1460s, highlighting how corruption has plagued society throughout history. This artwork speaks volumes about human nature and its susceptibility to greed and dishonesty. "The Bribe" presents a chilling scene where integrity clashes with temptation. It portrays an individual caught in a moral dilemma, torn between succumbing to illicit gains or upholding their principles. The infamous Richard Whitney takes center stage in his public hearing regarding misappropriation of funds in 1938. This image symbolizes accountability and justice prevailing over fraudulent acts, reminding us that no one is above scrutiny. A satirical illustration titled "Congratulations to the Boss" humorously exposes how they are sometimes go unnoticed within corporate structures. It serves as a reminder that vigilance is crucial even among seemingly successful enterprises. Nikolai Gogol's play "The Government Inspector" introduces Khlestakov, whose character embodies cunning manipulation for personal benefit. This artistic representation warns against underestimating those who disguise their true intentions behind flattery and charm. Pieter Brueghel the Younger's painting "The Flatterers" showcases how sycophantic behavior thrives across centuries.