Shameful Collection

HENRY V AND CATHERINE
At the Treaty of Troyes, known to the French as the shameful treaty) Catherine de Valois, daughter of Charles VI, is betrothed to Henry V but he dies 2 years later Date: 1387 - 1422

Treaty of Troyes 1420
At the Treaty of Troyes in 1420 (known to the French as the shameful treaty) Catherine de Valois, daughter of Charles VI, is betrothed to Henry V but he dies 2 years later. Date: 1420

Il n y a que les honteux qui perdent (engraving)
7191093 Il n y a que les honteux qui perdent (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Il n y a que les honteux qui perdent)

The Last of the Spirits, illustration to A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (1812-70) 1843 (colour engraving)
DHM139136 The Last of the Spirits, illustration to A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (1812-70) 1843 (colour engraving) by English School, (19th century); Charles Dickens Museum, London

Chinese Punishment, c. 1867-72 (b / w photo)
473731 Chinese Punishment, c.1867-72 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: The cangue or collar of wood is one of the lighter punishments of China inflicted for)

World Cup Quarter Final match at Wembley Stadium. England 1 v Argentina 0. Geoff Hurst scored the goal. Argentina captain Antonio Rattin was sent off but refused to leave the field for ten minutes

Shameful Discharge (John Beaver, Roman Military Punishments, 1725), after 1725

The Prodigal Son (oil on canvas)
XIR426253 The Prodigal Son (oil on canvas) by Couture, Thomas (1815-79); Musee des Beaux-Arts Andre Malraux, Le Havre, France; (add.info.: L Enfant Prodigue; ); French, out of copyright

A Boy Is Shamed
United States: c. 1938. A boy is shamed with many fingers pointing at him

Queen Ena of Spain as a nurse
Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain, formerly Princess Ena of Battenberg (1887-1969), second child and only daughter of Princess Beatrice

Passengers on the deck of a liner, 1887
Engraving entitled The young girl rose indignantly. This is really too shameful! Who dare talk like that?, showing Victorian passengers on the deck of a liner

Womens Rights / Satire
Wishful thinking: " The ladies Trying a Contemptible Scoundrel for a Breach of Promise". Indigant mothers & jilted brides hold the would- be husband to account

Papirius Cursor enjoys a triumph
After making a shameful attack on the Samnites, Lucius Papirius Cursor nevertheless enjoys a triumph usually awarded only to heroes

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In the annals of history, there have been many moments that evoke a sense of shame. From the treacherous actions of Henry V and Catherine in the Treaty of Troyes 1420 to the haunting engraving proclaiming "Il n y a que les honteux qui perdent" (only the shameful lose), these instances remind us of our capacity for dishonor. Even literature has captured this sentiment, as seen in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol with its vivid illustration titled "The Last of the Spirits. " The color engraving portrays a scene filled with remorse and regret, reminding us that shame can be a powerful force for change. Moving beyond art, we encounter real-life examples like the Chinese Punishment photograph from c. 1867-72. In black and white, it depicts an act so disgraceful that words fail to capture its full impact. It serves as a stark reminder that shame knows no boundaries or time periods. Roman Military Punishments also shed light on this theme through John Beaver's depiction titled "Shameful Discharge. " This image transports us back to an era where honor was paramount, yet some individuals fell short and faced public humiliation as punishment. Sports too can bring about moments tinged with shame. Take for instance the World Cup Quarter Final match at Wembley Stadium between England and Argentina in which England emerged victorious with a scoreline reading 1-0. For one side, triumph; for another, ignominy - forever etched into their collective memory. Artistic endeavors have not shied away from exploring this dark aspect either. Francisco de Goya's Los Caprichos series delves deep into human folly and exposes society's flaws without hesitation or compromise. These glimpses into history serve as reminders that shame is not limited to any particular domain but rather permeates every facet of life - politics, literature, sports.