Captives Collection (#6)

Pillory and whipping post, 1880s C016 / 4322
Pillory and whipping post. 19th-century pillory (top) and whipping post (bottom) in Delaware, USA. The pillory is occupied by two African-American men

Sacrifices to Baal
In the ancient Near East, captives are led to the temple of Baal, there to be slaughtered to please the god. Date: 1907

Cyrus the Great
CYRUS II (THE GREAT) Overthrew Croesus Kingdom of Lydia. Led a successful conquest of Babylon (539) and freed Jewish captives

WW2 - Comic Postcard - Restaurateur in no hurry
WW2 - Comic Postcard - A Restaurateur is in no hurry to serve his new guests - a band of German prisoners! Date: circa 1944

FRANCE. Orange. Arc de Triomphe. Triumphal Arch decorated with sirens, Gaulish trophies, combatants and captives; thought to have been constructed during reign of the Emperor Augustus (63 BC-19 AD)

Sphere cover - British corporal with small German captives
A stalwart British corporal pictured with two German captives in a photograph which deliberately highlights the difference in stature of the men

The Young Princes on their Cruise; at an Elephant Kraal Near Awisawella, Ceylon: 1
THE YOUNG PRINCES ON THEIR CRUISE; AT AN ELEPHANT KRaL NEAR AWISAWELLA, CEYLON: 1. Tame Elephants from the Kraal; 2. Entrance to the Kraal; 3. Elephants Drinking; 4. A Captured Elephant; 5

Source Size = 5481 x 3286
" brigands and Captives, " by Layraud, in the French Gallery, International Exhibition, 1871

Source Size = 2101 x 2378
Taskmaster and Captives Dragging Colossal Bull

The Spanish conquest of Chile by Alonso de Ercilla, from La Araucana, published Barcelona
KW344346 The Spanish conquest of Chile by Alonso de Ercilla, from La Araucana, published Barcelona, 1827 (engraving) by Spanish School

Tobit escaping captivity with his companions, 1733 (oil on canvas)
XIR468130 Tobit escaping captivity with his companions, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Parrocel, Pierre (1670-1739); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Marseille

Map of the Kingdoms and of Barbary, A Voyage to Barbary, for the Redemption of Captives, performed, in 1720, by the Mathurin-Trinitarian Fathers, Fran, Comelin, Philemon de la Motte, and Jos

The Arrest of St. Peter and St. Paul, from a polyptych depicting Scenes from the Lives of SS
XAL184779 The Arrest of St. Peter and St. Paul, from a polyptych depicting Scenes from the Lives of SS. Peter and Paul (oil on panel) (detail of 86832) by Kulmbach

Bulgarian prisoners in Macedonia, captured during the repulse of Bulgarian attacks into the region during the Second Balkan War, which broke out on 16th June 1913

Captive crested black macaques (Macaca nigra) grooming. This monkey is also known as the celebes crested macaque and it is native to Sulawesi and the neighbouring islands in Indonesia

Burma (Myanmar) - Rangoon (Yangon) - Prisoners
Prisoners awaiting their breakfast in a Yangon (formerly Rangoon) Jail, Myanmar (formerly Burma)

Persian King & Captives
A Persian shah (king) returns from a military victory with a string of prisoners

Jews in Babylon
Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, takes and razes Jerusalem, and makes captives of the Jews who weep by the waters of Babylon, specifically the Euphrates

Bazajet Ransoms Captives
Bajazet, sultan of Turkey, accepts ransom money for the comte de Nevers and other French Knights, captured during a reckless invasion of Turkey near Nicopolis

Nebuchadnezzar Attacks
Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, takes and loots Jerusalem, making captives of its inhabitants and taking them back to Babylon

Shalmaneser in Triumph
Shalmaneser IV, king of Assyria, attacks Hoshea of Samaria, leading away many captives behind his chariot

Triumphal Procession
A generic Roman triumphal procession which includes the Emperor in a chariot, elephants, conquered captives, musicians, soldiers, captured arms & burners of incense

De Launay Herzegovina
Campaigning in Herzegovina, general Jean Aulay de Launay after a victorious battle dissuades his Turkish allies from slitting the throats of their Austrian captives

Cloelia escapes back to Rome by swimming the Tiber
Cloelia, given as a hostage to the Etruscan king, Lars Porsenna of Clusium, escapes back to Rome by swimming the Tiber, taking several other Roman girls with her

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"Captive Souls: Stories of Resilience and Redemption" In the annals of history, countless tales have unfolded about captives who endured unimaginable hardships. From the battlefields of World War I to ancient Assyria, their stories resonate with courage, strength, and hope. One such account takes us back to the trenches of WWI. British soldiers escorting German prisoners through war-torn landscapes became a haunting symbol of conflict's human toll. These brave men faced adversity head-on, reminding us that even in captivity, dignity can prevail. On a different note, we delve into China Clay - Captives; an industry where workers were bound by laborious tasks but found solace in camaraderie amidst hardship. Their resilience transformed mundane clay into works of art and prosperity. Traveling further back in time to 18th-century India, we encounter The Black Hole at Old Fort William. This infamous incident saw British captives confined within suffocating walls—a stark reminder that freedom is never guaranteed. Meanwhile, Mrs. Jane Lewis' narrative recounts her providential escape from captivity—an inspiring tale showcasing human determination against all odds. The plight of the Jewish people also finds its place here as we explore The Captivity of the Jews—reconstructed walls bearing witness to their struggle for survival throughout history. Artistic expressions capture captivity too; The De Witt Brothers in Captivity portrays their anguish on oil-painted panels while Saint Gregory's lithograph evokes empathy for those held against their will. Turning our gaze towards South Africa during Boer Wars reveals the first British troops taken prisoner—an event etched in history as a testament to bravery amid adversity. Lastly, Ancient Assyria presents us with engravings depicting triumph over captive nations—a vivid reminder that power dynamics shape destinies throughout civilizations past and present. Through these diverse narratives spanning centuries and continents alike, one common thread emerges—the indomitable spirit residing within every captive soul.