Manacle Collection

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

Andromeda, 1869 (oil on canvas)
989658 Andromeda, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); 255.2x171.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Andromeda. Gustave Dore (1832-1883). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1869

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

Band found at Broad Street, Oxford, 17th century (iron)
AMQ114299 Band found at Broad Street, Oxford, 17th century (iron) by English School, (17th century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: steel belt)

Cymbeline (colour litho)
3653292 Cymbeline (colour litho) by Bacon, John Henry Frederick (1868-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cymbeline)

Sin Pursued by Death
ZIN41538 Sin Pursued by Death by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); Kunsthaus, Zurich, Switzerland; eHeinrich Zinram Photography Archive; Swiss, out of copyright

A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, June 25, 1735. Creator: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, June 25, 1735

Est-ce un enchantment... n.d. Creator: Claude Gillot
Est-ce un enchantment....n.d

A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, ca. 1800. Creator: Dent
A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, ca. 1800

Villejo and Martin rejected by Colombus, (15th century), 1920s
Villejo and Martin rejected by Colombus. Colombus was imprisoned by Bobadilla, who had powers to maintain peace and tranquillity in the colony

A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, [June 25, 1735] reissued 1763. Creator: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, [June 25, 1735] reissued 1763

Pug Peter -- chained dog in prison cell
Pug Peter -- Catching the Mice with Cheese. A chained dog in a prison cell, with a crowd of mice at the open door converging on a piece of cheese. Date: 1905

In Prison
BAL47829 In Prison by Zichy, Mihaly von (1827-1906); Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest, Hungary; Hungarian, out of copyright

Samson and Delilah
XJL61192 Samson and Delilah by Caravaggio, Michelangelo (1571-1610) (follower of); Hospital de Tavera, Toledo, Spain; Italian, out of copyright

Maze, artwork F006 / 7142
Maze, computer artwork

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"Manacle: A Captivating Journey Through History's Shackles" Step into the world of "Manacle, " a captivating exploration of human bondage depicted through various artworks and artifacts. From the celestial realms to the depths of despair, these visual narratives shed light on the enduring struggle against oppression. In William Hogarth's masterpiece, "Andromeda, " painted in 1869, we witness a mythological tale where chains symbolize both physical and metaphorical imprisonment. The mesmerizing oil on canvas transports us to an era where heroes fought against their manacles with unwavering determination. Hogarth's iconic series, "A Rake's Progress, " takes us back even further to 1763. In plate VIII of VIII, titled "The Mad House, " we encounter a protagonist whose reckless behavior leads him down a path of confinement and mental anguish. These images serve as cautionary tales about society's manacles that bind those who succumb to vice. Venturing beyond Europe, we find ourselves confronted with the haunting image of a Galley Slave from Venice captured in watercolor on paper. This depiction offers insight into the grim reality faced by countless individuals condemned to forced labor at sea—a poignant reminder that manacles have no borders. "The Prisoner" by an unknown artist in 1894 portrays solitude and captivity through skillful brushstrokes on canvas. It evokes empathy for those trapped behind bars—both literal and figurative—as they yearn for liberation from their invisible shackles. Moving across continents, an impactful woodcut entitled "American beating a chained slave" exposes the brutalities endured during slavery—an indelible mark left by history's most oppressive form of bondage. Similarly, "Portrait of a Slave in Chains" immortalizes one individual's suffering while challenging viewers' perceptions about humanity itself. In contrast, Paul Gauguin’s vivid artwork titled “Slave Caravan” captures scenes from Tahiti using watercolor and gouache on paper.