Ill Treatment Collection

"Ill Treatment: A Dark History Unveiled" In the depths of history, tales echo through time, revealing the darkest aspects of humanity

Ill Treatment Collection: Punishment of a woman in the 16th Century (colour litho)

Punishment of a woman in the 16th Century (colour litho)
6000647 Punishment of a woman in the 16th Century (colour litho) by Weiditz, Christof (c.1500-59) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punishment of a woman in the 16th Century)

Ill Treatment Collection: Ill-Treatment of the Jews in Russia (engraving)

Ill-Treatment of the Jews in Russia (engraving)
1590434 Ill-Treatment of the Jews in Russia (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ill-Treatment of the Jews in Russia)

Ill Treatment Collection: Shakespeare King Lear first performed c1605 Lear, betrayed by his daughters Goneril

Shakespeare King Lear first performed c1605 Lear, betrayed by his daughters Goneril and Regan and confused by rage, powerlessness and ill-treatment, comforted by his youngest daughter, Cordelia

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"Ill Treatment: A Dark History Unveiled" In the depths of history, tales echo through time, revealing the darkest aspects of humanity. Engraved in our collective memory are haunting images that depict the horrors endured by countless souls. One such image transports us to a British slave ship named Brookes, where an engraving from 1788 captures the chilling reality of how slaves were mercilessly carried. The dehumanizing conditions they faced serve as a stark reminder of man's capacity for cruelty. Traveling further back in time, we witness a woman being flogged in 18th century Russia. This lithograph unveils the barbarity inflicted upon individuals who dared to defy societal norms or challenge authority. The year is now 1896 when another lithograph emerges, depicting flagellation - an act intended to inflict pain and humiliation on its victims. It serves as a testament to mankind's inclination towards sadism and dominance over others. Our journey takes us into secluded spaces like "The Harem, " where women were confined and subjected to oppression under patriarchal rule. Here, color lithography exposes their plight, reminding us that even behind closed doors, suffering knows no boundaries. Love itself becomes tainted when we encounter "The Slave of Love. " This lithograph reveals the heart-wrenching tale of love torn apart by power dynamics and exploitation. It speaks volumes about how affection can be manipulated and twisted into something sinister. As we delve deeper into history's dark recesses, we come across illustrations portraying various forms of punishment endured by women during different eras. From 16th-century Europe to victims persecuted by the Inquisition or fathers mistreated by their own sons – these colored lithographs expose humanity's capacity for inflicting pain within familial bonds or religious fervor. Venturing beyond borders brings us face-to-face with Spanish soldiers ill-treating Indian slaves in Peru; this engraving showcases colonial brutality and the suffering endured by indigenous peoples at the hands of their oppressors.