Unfaithful Collection

Horrors, my wife! by Webster Murray
Wife tracks her husband down, under the sea in a diving suit having an affair with attractive mermaid. Date: 1928

Inconstancy, c. 1305 (fresco)
BEN102749 Inconstancy, c.1305 (fresco) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel, Padua, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Shakespeare Othello Act 3 Sc.3: Iago leads Othello to believe that Desdemona is unfaithful. 19th century engraving
534058 Shakespeare Othello Act 3 Sc.3: Iago leads Othello to believe that Desdemona is unfaithful. 19th century engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Marie!...Marie!...elle me trompe, 1838. Creator: Honore Daumier
Marie!...Marie!...elle me trompe, 1838. Marie!...Marie!...she's deceiving me...'. From Croquis d'expression, plate 43

The cheated wife, 1830-1831. Creators: Anon, Nicolas-Louis Delaunois, Martinet Hautecoeur
The cheated wife, 1830-1831. Woman with a child on her lap, waiting for the return of her husband, who kisses another woman in the corridor outside

Honest Iago, my Desdemona must I leave to thee, plate four from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Honest Iago, my Desdemona must I leave to thee, plate four from Othello, 1844

Honest Iago, my Desdemona must I leave to thee, plate four from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Honest Iago, my Desdemona must I leave to thee, plate four from Othello, 1844

Away!, plate seven from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Away!, plate seven from Othello, 1844

Honest Iago, my Desdemona must I leave to thee, plate four from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Honest Iago, my Desdemona must I leave to thee, plate four from Othello, 1844

Away!, plate seven from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Away!, plate seven from Othello, 1844

Away!, plate seven from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Away!, plate seven from Othello, 1844

Plate Two, from Marriage à la Mode, 1745. Creator: Bernard Baron
Plate Two, from Marriage a la Mode, 1745

Venus and Mars Embracing as Vulcan Works at His Forge, 1543. Creator: Enea Vico
Venus and Mars Embracing as Vulcan Works at His Forge, 1543

Abuse of trust (chromolitho)
964225 Abuse of trust (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abuse of trust (un abus de confiance), 15th-century France

La Vertu Irresolue, engraved by Louis Dennel (1741-86) (engraving)
1202216 La Vertu Irresolue, engraved by Louis Dennel (1741-86) (engraving) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842) (after); 39x26 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Irresolute Virtue (oil on canvas)
490412 Irresolute Virtue (oil on canvas) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842); 48.5x39 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Vertu Irresolue); Photo © Christies Images

Front cover of The Mistress by Jules Renard, 1896 (litho)
472887 Front cover of The Mistress by Jules Renard, 1896 (litho) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 187x125 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Maitresse by Jules Renard (1864-1910) H

Italian cartoon on the adulterous wife, 17th Century (litho)
5208510 Italian cartoon on the adulterous wife, 17th Century (litho) by Italian School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian cartoon on the adulterous wife, 17th Century)

Comic postcard, Husband returns home to wife Date: 20th century

The Jersey Smuggler detected, or Good cause for Separation
3035671 The Jersey Smuggler detected, or Good cause for Separation, Marriage Vows are False as Dicers oaths, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Andrew Robinson Bowes Esq. as he appeared in the Court of the King
NCO193431 Andrew Robinson Bowes Esq. as he appeared in the Court of the Kings Bench on Tuesday 28th November 1786, to answer the articles exhibited against him by his wife the Countess of Strathmore

The Letter, 1877 (oil on panel)
CH401473 The Letter, 1877 (oil on panel) by Stone, Marcus (1840-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: or An Appeal for Mercy; ); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): Seventh night: The parrot addresses Khujasta at
5857398 Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): Seventh night: The parrot addresses Khujasta at the beginning of the seventh night, c.1560 (opaque w/c, ink and gold on paper) by Mughal School

Venus and Vulcan, 1590 (oil on canvas)
3956479 Venus and Vulcan, 1590 (oil on canvas) by Cornelisz. van Haarlem, Cornelis (1562-1638); 181x207 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: The goddess Venus with her husband Vulcan)

The Jealous Husband (oil on canvas)
LST204406 The Jealous Husband (oil on canvas) by Ducreux, Joseph (1735-1802) (studio of); 57.2x76.2 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; French, out of copyright

Enchantments lately seen upon the Mountain of Wales, or Shon-ap-Morgan
NCO193111 Enchantments lately seen upon the Mountain of Wales, or Shon-ap-Morgans Reconcilement to the Fairy Princess, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Score sheet of L Adultere, a comic song with words by L
CHT181048 Score sheet of L Adultere, a comic song with words by L. Lelievre and music by E. Spencer (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French

Venus, Adonis and Cupid (oil on canvas)
3937515 Venus, Adonis and Cupid (oil on canvas) by Akerstrom, Jonas (1759-95); 173x130 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Venus, Goddess of Love, tries to seduce the mortal Adonis)

The Mask of Truth, c. 1720 (oil on canvas)
6330076 The Mask of Truth, c.1720 (oil on canvas) by Rocca, Michele (1666-1751); 48.1x63.3 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; eHolburne Museum; eThe Holburne Museum; Italian, out of copyright

Marital infidelity: A man lying to his wife over the telephone about having to work late (chromolitho)
5217380 Marital infidelity: A man lying to his wife over the telephone about having to work late (chromolitho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marital infidelity)

The Jersey Smuggler detected, or Good Causes for Discontent
NCO190418 The Jersey Smuggler detected, or Good Causes for Discontent: Marriage vows are false as Dicers oaths, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Venus and Adonis, 1603 (oil on panel)
3956482 Venus and Adonis, 1603 (oil on panel) by Cornelisz. van Haarlem, Cornelis (1562-1638); 39x54 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Venus, Goddess of Love)

Justice triumphs, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451211 Justice triumphs, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

The Discovery (w / c)
AGN65458 The Discovery (w/c) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Enchantments lately seen upon the Mountains of Wales or Shon-ap Morgan
3035673 Enchantments lately seen upon the Mountains of Wales or Shon-ap Morgans Reconcilement to the Fairy Princess, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

A Seamans Wifes Reckoning, July 15, 1812. July 15, 1812. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A Seamans Wifes Reckoning, July 15, 1812

A Snip in a Rage, July 1, 1802. July 1, 1802. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A Snip in a Rage, July 1, 1802

Swearing a Bastard Child!, December 20, 1800. December 20, 1800
Swearing a Bastard Child!, December 20, 1800

The Bull and Mouth, 1808-09. 1808-09. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Bull and Mouth, 1808-09

Surprised, or Infidelity Found Out. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich
Surprised, or Infidelity Found Out

God, and your Majesty, protect mine innocence, c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
God, and your Majesty, protect mine innocence, c1820. Satirical cartoon with a quote from Shakespeares " King Henry VIII"

The most desolate woman in the world, c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
The most desolate woman in the world, c1820. Thy daughter, then, could hear thee weep; but now she sleeps the dreamless sleep

Mars and Venus discovered by Vulcan, 1768. Artist: Louis Jean Francois Lagrenee
Mars and Venus discovered by Vulcan, 1768. In the Roman pantheon Mars was the god of War, Venus goddess of beauty and love whose husband, Vulcan, was god of fire and metal working

Mars and Venus, late 16th-early 17th century. Artist: Joachim Anthonisz Wtewael
Mars and Venus, late 16th-early 17th century. In the Roman pantheon Mars was the god of War, and Venus the goddess of beauty and love. Her husband, Vulcan, was god of fire and metal working

An Illustration Depicting The Old Husband And His Young Bride From Chaucers The Merchants Tale Aka January And May. The Keys Refer To A Key Which May Gave To Her Secret Lover

The Hunt from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836

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"Horrors, my wife! Unveiling the dark tales of unfaithfulness through art and literature" Inconstancy has plagued relationships since ancient times, as depicted in the c. 1305 fresco "Horrors, my wife. " by Webster Murray. The anguish of betrayal is vividly portrayed in Enea Vico's 1543 masterpiece "Venus and Mars Embracing as Vulcan Works at His Forge. " The theme of infidelity continues to resonate throughout history, captured in a vibrant colour lithograph titled "Infidelity. " It serves as a stark reminder of the pain caused by broken trust. Louis Dennel's engraved artwork "La Vertu Irresolue" explores the struggle between fidelity and temptation. Similarly, Joseph's encounter with Potiphar's wife is etched into our memory through a powerful 1634 etching. "Irresolute Virtue, " an oil painting depicting wavering loyalty on canvas, reflects the inner turmoil faced when confronted with unfaithful desires. Jules Renard's novel "The Mistress, " illustrated on its front cover in a captivating lithograph from 1896, delves deep into the complexities of extramarital affairs. Even centuries ago, Italian cartoons exposed society's disdain for adulterous wives through biting satire. These lithographs serve as reminders that infidelity was not only frowned upon but also mocked openly. A humorous postcard from the 20th century humorously captures a husband returning home to his unsuspecting wife after engaging in illicit activities – highlighting both societal condemnation and comedic relief surrounding unfaithfulness. Lastly, we uncover scandalous secrets hidden within historical events like "The Jersey Smuggler detected or Good cause for Separation. " This chromolithograph reveals how betrayal can lead to drastic consequences beyond personal relationships. Through these diverse artistic expressions spanning different eras and mediums, we are reminded that unfaithfulness transcends time – leaving a trail of heartbreak, shattered trust, and the eternal quest for fidelity.