Insanity Collection

The Garden of Earthly Delights, c. 1500 (oil on panel)
XIR3425 The Garden of Earthly Delights, c.1500 (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); 220x389 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Charcot & Asylum Patient
UNE LECON CLINIQUE A LA SALPETRIERE J M Charcot demonstrates the symptoms of hysteria with a patient under hypnosis

Court room scene, Mr M Naughten trial
A sketch taken of the courtroom at Old Bailey where the trial of Mr M Naughten took place, for the assassination Mr Edward Drummond, secretary to Prime Minister Sir Robert Peel

Pinel releasing mental patients from shackles in France, 1796
Philippe Pinel releasing mental patients at La Salpetriere from their bonds, 1796. Hand-colored 19th-century halftone reproduction of a painting

Possession is nine points of the law by Louis Wain
Illustration by Louis Wain showing a cat occupying a cast-off saucepan or cooking pot during snowy weather. A selection of birds, including a magpie and a blue tit bemusedly face the cat

Virginia Poe
VIRGINIA POE wife of Edgar Allan Poe, died of tuberculosis at age 23, thus hastening her husbands insanity

Hogarth Rake Plate 8
The Rakes Progress 8. A scene in Bedlam asylum

William Hogarth Gin Lane
Vintage engraving of showing a scene from William Hogarths Beer Street and Gin Lane. They depict the evils of the consumption of gin as a contrast to the merits of drinking beer

A Rakes Progress, 1763; plate VIII of VIII. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, 1763; plate VIII of VIII. True to his nature Tom Rakewell has run through a vast fortune through indulgence in all the luxuries of modern living

Bethlem Hospital / 1926
or BETHLEM/BEDLAM HOSPITAL The oldest hospital for the treatment of the insane - after the First World War it was moved to Moorfields Date: 1926

Asylum at Hanwell 1843
The Asylum at Hanwell

Figures over the Gateway of Bethlehem Hospital, engraved by A
XJF465153 Figures over the Gateway of Bethlehem Hospital, engraved by A. Birrell for Lamberts History of London, 1805 (engraving) by English School

The Madhouse (Asylum). Artist: Goya, Francisco, de (1746-1828)
The Madhouse (Asylum). Found in the collection of Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid

Vestibule of Asylum, 1889. Artist: Vincent van Gogh
Vestibule of Asylum, 1889. From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Portrait of Ludwig II (1845-86)of Bavaria in uniform, 1865 (oil on canvas)
XCF266067 Portrait of Ludwig II (1845-86)of Bavaria in uniform, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Piloty, Ferdinand II (1828-95); Bayerische Staatsgemaldesammlungen, Munich

Broadsheet discussing the Madness of King George III, 1788 (news print)
XJF365322 Broadsheet discussing the Madness of King George III, 1788 (news print) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

(1825-1893). French neurologist. Charcot with patients from his neurological clinic at the Salpêtrière, Paris
JEAN MARTIN CHARCOT (1825-1893). French neurologist. Charcot with patients from his neurological clinic at the Salpêtrière, Paris, France. Wood engraving, 1887

Joanna of Castile / Mad
Joanna of Castile and Leon, daughter of Ferdinand and Isabella, has her insanity aggravated by the death of her husband, Philip I, archduke of Austria, king of Castile 1506

Bedlam Patient Nicholson
ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT on KING GEORGE III Mrs Margaret Nicholson who, after stabbing attempt, was sent to Bedlam for life

Dr Jean-Martin Charcot, Pitie-Salpetriere Hospital, Paris
The neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot in a consulting room of the mental hospital Pitie-Salpetriere Hospital in Paris. Patients wait for treatment with an electric current. Date: 1885

15 YEAR OLD CRETIN
15-year old female cretin suffering from complete cretinism. Date: circa 1900

I am not mad, most noble Festus, 19th century. Creator: H Robinson
I am not mad, most noble Festus, 19th century. Biblical scene, from Acts 26: 25: But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness

Treatment of the Insane, 1733, (1925). Creator: William Hogarth
Treatment of the Insane, 1733, (1925). " Bedlam" Bedlam from A Rakes Progress 1733 - engraving by William Hogarth (1697-1764)

RF- Male Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) in flight, Arne RSPB reserve, Dorset, England, UK, July. Did you know? Dragonflies spend up to six years as drab aquatic nymphs for only a few weeks as

A Rakes Progress - 8: The Mad House, 1733. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress - 8: The Mad House, 1733. True to his nature Tom Rakewell has run through a vast fortune through indulgence in all the luxuries of modern living

Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, c. 1864-65 (oil on canvas)
3956655 Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, c.1864-65 (oil on canvas) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 32.4x24.1 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Electrotherapy of the Salpetriere, here the electric baths and localized electrification in 1887 (engraving)
XEE3614285 Electrotherapy of the Salpetriere, here the electric baths and localized electrification in 1887 (engraving) by Vierge, Daniel Urrabieta (1851-1904); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti

Two young girls killed and a worker injured by a car driven by a madman at Epernay, France (colour litho)
3099279 Two young girls killed and a worker injured by a car driven by a madman at Epernay, France (colour litho) by French School

Electrotherapy at the Salpetriere: diagnosis by Dr. Vigouroux in 1887 (engraving)
XEE3614284 Electrotherapy at the Salpetriere: diagnosis by Dr. Vigouroux in 1887 (engraving) by Vierge, Daniel Urrabieta (1851-1904); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti

The Madness of Isabel of Portugal, c. 1855 (oil on canvas)
IND113066 The Madness of Isabel of Portugal, c.1855 (oil on canvas) by Pelegri, Roque (1811-80); Museo de San Carlos, Mexico City

A madman in the offices of the Prefecture of Seine (colour litho)
2818260 A madman in the offices of the Prefecture of Seine (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A madman in the offices of the Prefecture of Seine)

A mechanic attacking a train driver with a knife in a fit of madness in Russia (colour litho)
2779516 A mechanic attacking a train driver with a knife in a fit of madness in Russia (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A madman in a mail carriage on a train arriving in Paris (colour litho)
2779671 A madman in a mail carriage on a train arriving in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Old Woman Wearing a Rosary Cursing a Seated Man; Possibly Queen Margaret Cursing the Duke of Gloucester, (pencil)
651822 An Old Woman Wearing a Rosary Cursing a Seated Man; Possibly Queen Margaret Cursing the Duke of Gloucester, (pencil, pen and brown ink, grey wash) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli)

Decorative plaque, Archaic, second half of the 7th century BC (ivory)
5053952 Decorative plaque, Archaic, second half of the 7th century BC (ivory) by Greek, (7th century BC); 13.6x7x1.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Mr William Brereton in the character of Don Alonzo in Edward Youngs The Revenge
6337637 Mr William Brereton in the character of Don Alonzo in Edward Youngs The Revenge by Roberts, James (1753-c.1809) (after); (add.info)

The Homeopaths: Second Treatment (plate 5), 1843. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
The Homeopaths: Second Treatment (plate 5), 1843

Removing the Rocks in the Head, c. 1550-1600 (oil on panel)
3704072 Removing the Rocks in the Head, c.1550-1600 (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516) (after); 41.3x30.9 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Scene from Shakespeares Hamlet (Act IV, Scene 7) (litho)
5996163 Scene from Shakespeares Hamlet (Act IV, Scene 7) (litho) by Piloty, Ferdinand the Elder (1786-1844); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Shakespeares Hamlet (Act IV, Scene 7)

Shooting in the Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris (colour litho)
2779523 Shooting in the Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shooting in the Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris)

Death of a young girl gripped by religious mania (colour litho)
2779443 Death of a young girl gripped by religious mania (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Drama on a transatlantic voyage (colour litho)
2779250 Drama on a transatlantic voyage (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drama on a transatlantic voyage)

A deranged man who was shooting in the galleries of the Louvre in Paris suddenly... (colour litho)
2783621 A deranged man who was shooting in the galleries of the Louvre in Paris suddenly... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dark Genius; Dunkler Genius, 1891-2 (pencil on oaper over canvas)
1766397 Dark Genius; Dunkler Genius, 1891-2 (pencil on oaper over canvas) by Hodler, Ferdinand (1853-1918); 43x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dark Genius; Dunkler Genius)

The Desperate Man (Self Portrait), 1843-45 (oil on canvas)
957039 The Desperate Man (Self Portrait), 1843-45 (oil on canvas) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); 45x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Le desespere); Luisa Ricciarini; French, out of copyright

Weird Sisters: Ministers of Darkness: Minions of the Moon, pub
3025364 Weird Sisters: Ministers of Darkness: Minions of the Moon, pub. 1791 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

The narrator and the Horla, illustration from Le Horla
CHT382603 The narrator and the Horla, illustration from Le Horla by Guy de Maupassant (1850-93) engraved by Georges Lemoine, Paris, Editions Albin Michel, c.1910 (wood engraving) by Julian-Damazy

Melancholy and Raving Madness, illustration from Old and New London by Edward Walford, published c
LLM438672 Melancholy and Raving Madness, illustration from Old and New London by Edward Walford, published c.1880 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

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"Exploring the Depths of Insanity: A Journey Through Art and History" Step into the enigmatic world of insanity, where art and history intertwine to depict the complexities of the human mind. From Hieronymus Bosch's mesmerizing "The Garden of Earthly Delights" to Louis Wain's whimsical "Possession is nine points of the law, " each artwork offers a unique glimpse into this intriguing realm. In Charcot's haunting portrayal of an asylum patient, we witness the struggle between sanity and madness, as emotions run wild within confining walls. Pinel's revolutionary act in releasing mental patients from shackles in 18th-century France signifies a turning point towards compassion and understanding. As we enter a court room scene during Mr M Naughten trial, questions arise about society's perception and treatment of those deemed insane. William Hogarth's vivid depictions further explore this theme with his infamous works such as "Gin Lane" and "The Rakes Progress - In Bedlam. " These cautionary tales serve as reminders that no one is immune to the clutches of insanity. Drawing inspiration from Virginia Poe's haunting words, we delve deeper into the labyrinthine corridors of Bethlem Hospital in 1926 or Hanwell Asylum in 1843. These institutions become both sanctuaries for troubled souls and symbols of societal neglect. Through these artistic expressions spanning centuries, we are reminded that insanity is not merely confined to individuals but can also be reflective of broader social issues. It challenges us to question our own perceptions while urging empathy towards those grappling with their inner demons. In this captivating journey through time, let us unravel the mysteries surrounding insanity – an ever-present enigma that continues to intrigue artists, historians, and humanity itself.