Jailer Collection

A Sketch at Bow Street on July 11, 1855; Sir J. D. Paul, Strahan, Bates, Tyrrell (Jailer)
A Sketch at Bow Street on July 11, 1855; Sir J.D. Paul, Strahan, Bates, Tyrrell (Jailer), UK

William Tyndale of Tindale (c1494-1536), English translator of the Bible, on morning of his death
530220 William Tyndale of Tindale (c1494-1536), English translator of the Bible, on morning of his death, giving his jailer a packet for John Rogers (pseudonym of Thomas Mather)

Liebig card showing The 'Man in the Iron Mask' 1900 (chromolithograph)
5669675 Liebig card showing The 'Man in the Iron Mask' 1900 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: The Man in the Iron Mask (French: L'Homme au Masque de Fer, c)

"John Bunyan Reciting 'The Pilgrim's Progress'...in Bedford Gaol,...by G. F. Folingsby..., 1864
"John Bunyan Reciting 'The Pilgrim's Progress' to his friends in Bedford Gaol", by G. F. Folingsby, of Munich, in the exhibition of Fine Arts at Melbourne, Australia, 1864

Altarpiece with the Passion of Christ: Christ Mocked, c1480-1495. Creator: Unknown
Altarpiece with the Passion of Christ: Christ Mocked, c1480-1495. The Passion of Christ was a popular theme for 15th-century altarpieces in northern Europe

Altarpiece with the Passion of Christ: Flagellation, c1480-1495. Creator: Unknown
Altarpiece with the Passion of Christ: Flagellation, c1480-1495. The Passion of Christ was a popular theme for 15th-century altarpieces in northern Europe

Jailer, 1837-1895. Creator: David van der Kellen
Jailer, 1837-1895

View of the interior of the Mamertine prison in Rome, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
View of the interior of the Mamertine prison in Rome, 1700-1799. An angel leads Saint Peter past the sleeping guards and frees him from prison

Saint Paul and the Jailer, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Saint Paul and the Jailer, n.d

Japan. Portrait of a prison guard with a handcuffed prisoner. Japan. Date of Photograph:1880-1890 ca

Lawrence Saunders the Martyr
Vintage engraving of Lawrence Saunders (1519 to 1555) an English Protestant martyr whose story is recorded in Foxes Book of Martyrs

Guilty Childhood, the back cover of issue 389 of L Assiette au Beurre, September 1908
7268492 Guilty Childhood, the back cover of issue 389 of L Assiette au Beurre, September 1908 by Naudin, Bernard (1876-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Delinquent children)

Saint John in prison sending disciples to Jesus, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367- 1483
7268169 Saint John in prison sending disciples to Jesus, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367- 1483 by Ser Giovanni, Leonardo di (fl.c.1358-1371); Museo dell Opera del Duomo

Heroic virtues that make you laugh, English suffragettes forcibly fed in prison to prevent them... (colour litho)
2815537 Heroic virtues that make you laugh, English suffragettes forcibly fed in prison to prevent them... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Men being released from a tower (litho)
6001165 Men being released from a tower (litho) by Eyck, Jan van (c.1390-1441) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men being released from a tower)

Clemenceau as the jailer of Colmar Prison
5669405 Clemenceau as the jailer of Colmar Prison by Waltz, Jean-Jacques (Hansi) (1873-1951); (add.info.: Illustration depicting Clemenceau as the jailer of Colmar Prison)

La Fontaines Fables - Death and the Unhappy Man
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. Death and the Unhappy Man

The Brine Bath on board a prison hulk in the early 19th century. The brine bath aka coffin bath was where the prisoners were put after being flogged

Fat and Lean - Daniel Lambert contrasted with a thin woman seated on his knee
3106941 Fat and Lean - Daniel Lambert contrasted with a thin woman seated on his knee, 1806 (engraving) by Williams, C. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Jailer: A Glimpse into the Dark World of Captivity and Control" In Francisco Goya's haunting masterpiece, "Los caprichos: Woman in Prison, " we are confronted with the anguish and despair of a woman trapped behind cold iron bars. The vivid red and sanguine washes evoke her suffering, reminding us of the power wielded by those who hold the keys to freedom. "The Princes in the Tower, " an engraving that has echoed through history, tells a chilling tale of imprisonment within royal walls. Their fate forever shrouded in mystery, these young souls serve as a reminder of how even those born into privilege can be ensnared by their own bloodline. The black-and-white photograph capturing Alfred Dreyfus' confinement on Devil's Island transports us to an era marred by injustice. His isolation symbolizes not only his personal torment but also serves as a stark reminder of society's capacity for prejudice and persecution. Engraved upon our collective memory is "The Earl of Somerset summoned for Execution. " This grim depiction reveals the final moments before justice prevails over treachery, illustrating how even those who once held power can find themselves at the mercy of their own actions. Dr. Herbert Hawley Crippen's execution in Pentonville Prison is immortalized through an illustration from The Petity Journal. As we gaze upon this scene, we witness both horror and fascination intertwining - a macabre dance between punishment and public spectacle. A monochromatic photograph captures the eerie calmness preceding a murderer's execution. In this solemn moment, time seems suspended as preparations are made to sever ties with life itself - an unsettling testament to society's quest for retribution. Lawrence Saunders stands tall as martyrdom engulfs him; his unwavering faith defying his captors' attempts to break him. Through his sacrifice, he becomes emblematic of the indomitable spirit that can arise even in the darkest dungeons.