Pleads Collection

Margaret of Anjou asks a robber for mercy
During the Wars of the Roses, Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482), the wife of King Henry VI asks a robber for mercy for her and for her son Pince Edward. circa 1460

Brunnhilde and her Papa
Act 3 : Brunnhilde pleads with Wotan, her father, to spare her the humiliation he proposes to inflict upon her

WEBER/FREISCHUTZ/LIEBIG6
Act three, scene five : a hermit pleads for Max, he is forgiven, everyone is happy (except Caspar, now dead, but he has only himself to blame.) Date: first performed 1821

PLEADING WOMAN/LOST CAT
A woman pleads with a butcher to tell her where her pet cat might have got to; several dead cats are concealed behind him Animal pets stealing stolen Date: 1870

Isabels pleading, Measure for Measure, Act II Scene 2, illustration from Tales from Shakespeare by Charles
STC308586 Isabels pleading, Measure for Measure, Act II Scene 2, illustration from Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb, 1905 (colour litho) by Price

The Licensing Question, Sketches at the London County Council (engraving)
1596223 The Licensing Question, Sketches at the London County Council (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Licensing Question)

Thenot Remonstrates with Colinet, illustration from Dr. Thorntons
SOU273293 Thenot Remonstrates with Colinet, illustration from Dr. Thorntons The Pastorals of Virgil (woodcut) by Blake, William (1757-1827); Southampton City Art Gallery, Hampshire

Katharine of Aragon pleads to stay with Henry VIII (1491-1547) in their Palace. She had come before the cardinal sent from Rome, Cardinal Wolsey and the King. 1533

Joness Romance, the Story of a Little Trip to the Continent (colour litho)
1048313 Joness Romance, the Story of a Little Trip to the Continent (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joness Romance)

The Celestial Nymph Pleads with the Sage, c. 1600 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874498 The Celestial Nymph Pleads with the Sage, c.1600 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 21.91 x9.84 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Rambha)

The Story of a Seaside Elopement (engraving)
1036412 The Story of a Seaside Elopement (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Story of a Seaside Elopement)

Isaac of Cyprus pleads before Ricahrd I AD1191, 1920s (litho)
833049 Isaac of Cyprus pleads before Ricahrd I AD1191, 1920s (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tetouan - Street Beggar
" One can admire the stubborn insistence of the Maghreb" - a pleading Tetouan street beggar holding out his bowl and asking for alms. Date: 1930s

The interview between Cleopatra and Octavian, after his victory over Mark Anthony at the battle of Actium in 31 BC, where she pleads her innocence. Cleopatra VII Philopator, 69 BC - 30 BC

Irish Jewish Museum, Portobello Dublin, Ireland

Co Donegal, Inishowen Mamore Gap, Shrine

Bible scene, Esther before Ahasuerus
Bible scene, Esther before the Persian King Ahasuerus (Xerxes) -- the Jewish heroine pleads for her people (Book of Esther). BCE

Lady pleading with gentleman, c. 1800
A lady pleading with a gentleman, perhaps asking forgiveness for some misdemeanour or other, c. 1800. Date: C.1800

Pleading for Brother
Marian Reyder pleads with the Spaniards for clemency : presumably he is accused of conspiracy, but we don t know any more than the picture tells. Date: circa 1580

Source Size = 3773 x 5131
THE STORY OF A SEASIDE ELOPEMENT: Mamma, thinking matters are coming to a crisis, pleads fatigue, and returns home. Angelina feels faint! Her devoted flies for assistance

The near in blood, the nearer bloody, Cruikshank, Isaac, 1756?-1811?, artist, engraving 1793, the Duke of Orleans dressed as a ragged sansculotte

Bagoas Pleads on Behalf of Nabarzanes; Master of the Jardin de vertueuse consolation and assistant, Flemish, active 3rd quarter of 15th century; Lille (written), France

Irony - fat Londoner begs for money for his starving family
A rather fat Londoner begs for " a copper" for his " starving wife and family at ome" fom a smart gent (Phil May himself - clearly seeing the ludicrous side of the request!)

Battle during the First Crusade (The Peoples Crusade) 1096-1099. Mounted knights are unhorsed and killed, foreground. In centre is a melee of hand-to-hand fighting with, on left

The Near In Blood, The Nearer Bloody, Cruikshank, Isaac, 1756ja-1811ja, Artist, Engraving 1793, The Duke Of Orleans Dressed As A Ragged Sansculotte

Chambermaid been asked out by the sweep
Chambermaid receives an admirer: From sweep in love can work be e er expected? And so this morn the chimneys are neglected; upon his knees he vainly pleads

Poe / Tales / Hop Frog
HOP-FROG Tripetta pleads for Hop-Frog. Date: First published: 1850

British Ballad, Sir Cauline, Knight
SIR CAULINE (Sir Cawline) British ballad telling the story of Sir Cawline who is in love with the kings daughter and has to do some great deed to be worthy of her

Giovanna Visits Clemens
Giovanna de Napoli, unblest with an heir, surrenders her lands to Pope Clemens VI at Avignon, France

Richard 1 & Isaac / Cyprus
Isaac of Cyprus pleads with Richard I for the restoration of his daughter

Roger Mortimer Arrested
Roger Mortimer is captured in Nottingham Castle while Queen Isabella pleads for mercy

Matilda / Petitioning
King Stephens queen, Matilda, pleads in vain for his release to Empress Matilda of Germany, daughter of Henry I, who has invaded England

Matilda / Refuses Release
The Empress Matilda, daughter of Henry I, refuses the plea of King Stephens wife, Matilda, to release him

Burghers of Calais
Edward III, besieging Calais, receives a deputatioon of six burghers headed by Eustache de Saint-Pierre, offering themselves as hostages : his wife pleads for them, too

German Prisoners in Rome
German prisoners are taken to Rome : a wife pleads for her captive husband

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In moments of desperation and vulnerability, the act of pleading becomes a powerful tool to sway hearts and change fates. From historical figures to fictional characters, the art of begging for mercy or understanding has been captured in various forms throughout time. Margaret of Anjou, a queen caught amidst chaos and turmoil, finds herself on her knees before a robber, desperately imploring for mercy that could save her life. Brunnhilde's heart-wrenching plea reaches out to her Papa, yearning for his forgiveness and acceptance despite their differences. In Weber's opera "Freischutz, " Liebig6 portrays a scene where a woman pleads with all her might as she searches frantically for her lost cat. The czar himself seeks recruits through impassioned pleas, hoping to rally an army that will serve his cause. Shakespearean tragedy unfolds as Isabel pleads in Measure for Measure Act II Scene 2; Charles and Mary Lamb's illustration from Tales from Shakespeare captures this moment beautifully. The Licensing Question sparks debates at the London County Council while Thenot remonstrates with Colinet in Dr. Thornton's work. Katharine of Aragon fights against fate itself as she pleads fervently to stay by Henry VIII's side. Jones embarks on a romantic journey across continents where pleading takes center stage in his storybook romance. The celestial nymph uses every ounce of charm and grace as she pleads with the sage in an ancient painting dating back centuries ago. Meanwhile, an elopement by the seaside is halted momentarily as one lover begs another not to go through with it. Through these diverse scenes depicting pleading individuals from different walks of life, we witness humanity stripped down to its core - vulnerable yet resilient beings who understand the power behind heartfelt supplication. In these moments captured through illustrations, engravings, lithographs or paintings - we are reminded that sometimes our greatest strength lies within our ability to humbly plead for understanding, compassion, and a second chance.