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Posters warning those guilty of illegal oaths were liable to deportation, (1834), 1934Posters warning that people found guilty of uttering illegal oaths were liable to deportation, 1834. On 24th February 1834 local landowners in Dorsetput up posters warning that people found guilty of
The Oath of the Horatii. Artist: David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825)The Oath of the Horatii. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris
Swearing at Highgate, 1796. Artist: Isaac CruikshankSwearing at Highgate, 1796. A scene outside the Horns Tavern. A portly man is taking an oath before the innkeeper while another man holds a pair of antlers over his head
Sacred Festival and Coronation of their Imperial Majesties, Paris, 1804 (1806). The Emperor swears the Oath of Constitution at Notre Dame Cathedral
The inauguration of James Buchanan as President, Washington, 1857. James Buchanan (1791-1868) was the fifteenth President of the United States, serving office between 1857 and 1861
Harold II, last Anglo-Saxon king of England, c1064, (19th century). Artist: James William Edmund DoyleHarold II, last Anglo-Saxon king of England, c1064, (19th century). Harold c1020-1066) swearing an oath on sacred relics before William of Normandy to support his claim to the English throne on death
King Leopold II. taking the oath before the Belgian Senate and Chamber of Deputies... 1865. Creator: UnknownKing Leopold II. taking the oath before the Belgian Senate and Chamber of Deputies - from a sketch by our special artist, 1865. View of the '...formal reception of the new King, Leopold II
Esau selling His Birthright, 1627. Creator: Hendrick ter BrugghenEsau selling His Birthright, 1627
Confirmation of Dr. Longley's election to the Archbishopric of Canterbury... 1862. Creator: J. M. WilliamsConfirmation of Dr. Longley's election to the Archbishopric of Canterbury in the Church of St. Mary-Le-Bow, Cheapside [London]: the Archbishop-elect taking the oaths, 1862
Vue interieure de l Assemblee du Champs-de-Mai... 1815, (1921). CreatorVue Interieure De L Assemblee Du Champ-De-Mai Au Moment De La Presentation Des Drapeaux, 1 June 1815, (1921). View of the crowd on the Champ de Mai in Paris, as the flags are presented
Edward VII Performing his First Act of State... January 24, 1901. Creator: UnknownEdward VII Performing his First Act of State, 1901: Signing the Oath for the Security of the Church of Scotland, January 24, 1901
Louis and Charles Taking Strasburg Oath Before Their Armies, (842AD), 1890Louis and Charles Taking " Strasburg Oath" Before Their Armies, (842AD), 1890. The Oaths of Strasbourg were pledges of allegiance between Louis the German (c 806-876)
Les Evenements de Grece; Le 4 aout 1917, apres avoir prete serment sur l'Evangile, le roi... 1917. Creator: UnknownLes Evenements de Grece; Le 4 aout 1917, apres avoir prete serment sur l'Evangile, le roi Alexandre, lit son discours du trone devant la Chambre de 1915
Les Horaces de l'Elysée, 1851. Creator: Honore DaumierLes Horaces de l'Elysee, 1851. The Horatii of the Elysee. Satire depicting French politicians as the Horatii, triplet warriors of Roman legend
Taking the Oath and Drawing Rations, 1865. Creator: John RogersTaking the Oath and Drawing Rations, 1865
Members of the House of Commons Taking the Oaths, 1857. Creator: UnknownMembers of the House of Commons Taking the Oaths, 1857. From the mysterious recesses of the brass-clasped yellow boxes...are drawn...oblong pieces of cardboard exactly of the size
Une nouvelle statue de Jeanne d'Arc. Oeuvre d'Antonin Carles, 1916. Creator: UnknownUne nouvelle statue de Jeanne d'Arc. Oeuvre d'Antonin Carles, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII
The Oath of Fealty in 1660, 1806. Creator: Nicolai Abraham AbildgaardThe Oath of Fealty in 1660, 1806
Vocational training hearing, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & EwingVocational training hearing, between 1910 and 1920. [USA]
Serment du Jeu de paume, le 20 juin 1789, after 1791. Creator: Jacques-Louis DavidSerment du Jeu de paume, le 20 juin 1789, after 1791
Opening of 60th Congress, Dec. 2, 1907. Creator: Frances Benjamin JohnstonOpening of 60th Congress, Dec. 2, 1907. Photograph showing House Speaker Cannon taking oath, with young Charles Lindbergh and his father barely visible in the chamber. LC-J691-70
Sketch for the town hall of the 19th arrondissement of the City of Paris:Evocations of marriageSketch for the town hall of the 19th arrondissement of the City of Paris: Evocations of marriage, 1880
Louis-Philippe taking the oath at the Hotel de Ville, July 31, 1830, c1830. Creator: UnknownLouis-Philippe taking the oath at the Hotel de Ville, July 31, 1830, c1830
"Trial of the Pyx", at the Office of the Comptroller-General of the Exchequer, Whitehall, 1854. The trial takes place in the principal apartment of the Exchequer-office
Louis-Philippe taking the oath before the chambers, August 9, 1830. Creator: Ary SchefferLouis-Philippe taking the oath before the chambers, August 9, 1830
Oath of the King, Queen and National Guard to the Fatherland, 1791. Creator: DuboisOath of the King, Queen and National Guard to the Fatherland, 1791
Baron Rothschild at the Table of the House of Commons - Taking the Oaths, 1850. Creator: UnknownBaron Rothschild at the Table of the House of Commons [in London] - Taking the Oaths, 1850....extraordinary scene...one of the most curious of the episodes in the history of the struggle for
Oath ritual of the Samoyed-heathens on a bear hide, 1862-1887. Creator: Mikhail ZnamenskyOath ritual of the Samoyed-heathens on a bear hide, 1862-1887. From an album of 32 original watercolors from the library of Tsar Nicholas II
Sketch for "Oath on the Rütli, " Female Figure (verso), 1779/81; 1785/90 (verso). Creator: Henry FuseliSketch for "Oath on the Rutli, " Female Figure (verso), 1779/81; 1785/90 (verso)
Der Schweizerbund (The Oath on the Rütli), 1806. Creator: Franz HegiDer Schweizerbund (The Oath on the Rutli), 1806
Le Serment d Amour. n. d. Creator: Jean MathieuLe Serment d Amour.n.d. Engraved by Jean Mathieu
Plate 70 from Los Caprichos : Devout Profession (Devota profesion. ), 1799Plate 70 from Los Caprichos : Devout Profession (Devota profesion.), 1799
Ceremony of inducting the new Lord Mayor into his office, 1844. Creator: UnknownCeremony of inducting the new Lord Mayor into his office, 1844. Michael Gibbs, the new Lord Mayor of the City of London, takes part in a traditional inauguration ceremony
Ceremony of Swearing in the Lord Mayor, 1844. Creator: UnknownCeremony of Swearing in the Lord Mayor, 1844. Michael Gibbs, the new Lord Mayor of the City of London, takes part in a traditional inauguration ceremony
Louis III et Carloman donnent aux eveques du Royaume l assurance de leur Fidelite en 882, ca. 1791
John Bulls Turnpike Gate, May 15, 1805. May 15, 1805. Creator: Thomas RowlandsonJohn Bulls Turnpike Gate, May 15, 1805
The Inauguration of Washington as First President of the United States, April 30th 1789 - At the Old City Hall, New York - The oath of office was administered by Chancellor Livingston of the States
Justice, August 30, 1799. August 30, 1799. Creator: Thomas RowlandsonJustice, August 30, 1799
Boers Taking the Oath of Neutrality at Greylingstad, 1901. Creator: Henry Marriott PagetBoers Taking the Oath of Neutrality at Greylingstad, 1901. Boer farmers who took an oath of neutrality were assured safe conduct to their homes
Lieutenant Lewis Reenlisting Thomas Dixon, Spanish-American War, 19 June 1898, (1899). American soldiers on board ship, bound for Cuba: I saw Lieutenant Lewis reading from a paper
Napoleons constitutional oath, 6 July 1791, (1921). Creator: Napoleon Bonaparte INapoleons constitutional oath, 6 July 1791, (1921). Serment de Bonaparte a la Constitution, 6 juillet 1791. Oath signed by Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), promising to be faithful to his country
Harold swearing to maintain the Right of the Duke of Normandy to the Throne of England, c1890. Harold Godwinson (c1022-1066) arrived in Pointhieu in 1064
Charles Bradlaugh... Claiming the Right to Make the Affirmation of Allegiance... 1880, (1901)Charles Bradlaugh, at the Bar of the House of Commons, Claiming the Right to Make the Affirmation of Allegiance instead of taking the Oath, 1880, (1901)
The Federation of Australia, 1901... Signing the Oath by Lord Hopetoun at SydneyThe Federation of Australia, 1901: The Ceremony of Signing the Oath by Lord Hopetoun at Sydney on New Years Day, 1901. John Hope, 7th Earl of Hopetoun (1860-1908)
Taking the Oath to maintain the Protestant Faith at her Coronation, June 28th, 1838, (1901). Victoria (1819-1901), Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
The Great Nobles of Hungary Take the Oath of Loyalty to Maria Theresa... in 1740, (c1930)The Great Nobles of Hungary Take the Oath of Loyalty to Maria Theresa, The Young Empress of Austria, in 1740, (c1930). Maria Theresa (1717-1780)
Harolds Oath of Fealty to William of Normandy, (19th century?). Creator: UnknownHarolds Oath of Fealty to William of Normandy, (19th century?). King Harold II swears allegiance to William, Duke of Normandy (William the Conqueror)
The Oath-Apsaroke, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff CurtisThe Oath-Apsaroke, c1908. Three Apsaroke men gazing skyward, two holding rifles, one with object skewered on arrow pointed skyward, bison skull at their feet
Oath of Privileges and Franchises of Mallorca Island by King James III (1315-1349). Tiles in the Plaza de Espana
The Oath of the Horatii, 1791. Artist: Armand Charles CaraffeThe Oath of the Horatii, 1791. According to the Roman historian Livy, the Horatii were three Roman brothers who agreed to fight the Curiatii, three brothers from Alba Longa
Swearing the oath of allegiance to Tsar Nicholas II, Russian church in Paris, 1894. Artist: F MeaulleSwearing the oath of allegiance to Tsar Nicholas II, Russian church in Paris, 1894. Nicholas came to the throne in November 1894 after the death of his father, Alexander III
Leopoldo Calvo Sotelo (1926 -), Spanish politician, swears before the King as President of the government in 1981
Tribute from the citizens of Barcelona to Count King or oath of vasallage miniature in the Llibre Verd (Green Book), codex containing a compilation of the customs or habits
Oath of the Constitution in the Courts in 1902 by King Alfonso XIII of Spain (1886-1941) with his wife
Pacification of Gamboino and Onacino sides, before the magistrate Gonzalo Moro (1394), tile panel
The Prince Juan Carlos de Borbon gives loyalty oath to the head of state and the fundamental laws in a special session of the Spanish Parliament
The Earl of Northumberland at High Mass in the Chapel at Conway castle, 19th CenturyThe Earl of Northumberland at High Mass in the Chapel at Conway castle taking his treacherous and fatal oath, facsimile copy from Le Prinse et mort du Roy Richart by Jean Creton reprinted 19th
Richard Whitney being sworn in at a public hearing regarding his misappropriation of funds, c1938. Richard Whitney (1888-1974)
Meeting of Edward IV of England and Louis XI of France at Picquigny, France, 1475 (1864). Edward (1442-1483) and Louis (1423-1483)
The oath of Walter l Espec, Cowton Moor, near Northallerton, Yorkshire, 1138 (1864). Walter l Espec (d 1153) shown grasping the hand of William Earl of Albemarle (d 1179)
Harold II swears fidelity to Duke William of Normandy, 1064 (1864). Harold (c1020-1066) swearing an oath on sacred relics before William of Normandy (1028-1087)
Project of the Great Tribune and the Throne for the Feast of the Distribution of Eagles, 1807. Private Collection
The barons swear to achieve their liberties, 1214 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund DoyleThe barons swear to achieve their liberties, 1864. The barons and nobles of England at a private meeting in St. Edmundsbury in 1214, reviewing the Charter of Henry I
The oath of Walter l Espec, 1138 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund DoyleThe oath of Walter l Espec, 1864. Walter Espec (died 1153) was a prominent military and judicial figure of the reign of Henry I of England
The Oath of the Seven Chiefs, 1880. Artist: FlaxmanThe Oath of the Seven Chiefs, 1880. From Stories from the Greek Tragedies by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A. [Seeley, Jackson, & Halliday, London, 1880]
The Dead Brothers, 1880. Artist: FlaxmanThe Dead Brothers, 1880. Thanatos was the god or personified spirit (daimon) of non-violent death. His touch was gentle, likened to that of his twin brother Hypnos (Sleep)
The Polling, Plate III from The Humours of an Election, 1757. Artist: William HogarthThe Polling, Plate III from The Humours of an Election, 1757. This series of four plates depicts the Oxfordshire parliamentary election of 1754
The Bishop of Laon swearing allegiance to Charles, Duke of Lorraine, 10th century (1909). From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 5, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A
The swearing of the oath of ratification of the treaty of Munster, 1648 (c1870). Artist: JH RennefeldThe swearing of the oath of ratification of the treaty of Munster, 1648 (c1870). The signing of the Treaty of Munster brought an end to the Eighty Years War
Edward VII taking the oath, 1902. Illustration from The Illustrated London News Record of The Coronation Service and Ceremony, King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, (London, 1902)
The Inauguration of President Polk, 1845. James Knox Polk (1795-1849) was the eleventh President of the United States, serving from 1845 to 1849. From the Illustrated London News, 19 April 1845
Swearing in members of the new parliament, 19th century
The taking of the oath by Edward the Confessor, Winchester, 1042, (1902). Illustration from The Illustrated London News Record of The Coronation Service and Ceremony
Queen Victoria taking the coronation oath, 1837, (1901). Artist: George HayterQueen Victoria taking the coronation oath, 1837, (1901). Queen Victoria (1819-1901), was the longest reigning British monarch. She came to the throne at the age of 18 and ruled from 1837 until 1901
The Army takes an Oath to the Emperor after the Distribution of Eagles, 5 December 1804, 1810. Found in the collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France
The Oath of the Horatii (Study), 1784. Artist: David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825)The Oath of the Horatii (Study), 1784. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris
False Dmitry takes an oath of allegiance to King Sigismund III Vasa, 1874. Artist: Nikolay NevryovFalse Dmitry takes an oath of allegiance to King Sigismund III Vasa, 1874. Sigismund III Vasa (1566-1632) was King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1587 until his death
The Swearing of the Oath of Ratification of the Treaty of Munster, 1648. Artist: Gerard Terborch IIThe Swearing of the Oath of Ratification of the Treaty of Munster, 1648. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London
Justification of Leo III, 1514. Artist: RaphaelJustification of Leo III, 1514. The Oath of Leo III illustrates an episode that took place the day before the crowning of Charlemagne
Service of the Oath of the Clergy of France, 19th century
Tennis Court Oath, June 20 1789, Paris (1791). Artist: Jacques-Louis DavidTennis Court Oath, June 20 1789, Paris (1791). French Revolution: meeting of the States General where Deputies swore not to meet again until a Parliament had been formed
Stained glass of St Edward the Confessor, 15th centuryStained glass of St Edward the Confessor in Canterbury Cathedral, 15th century
Bayeux Tapestry, 1070s. The tapestry, which tells the story of the events leading to the Battle of Hastings in 1066, was probably commissioned by Odo, Bishop of Bayeux
The Election: The Polling, 18th-19th century. Plate II of a series of four illustrations. An old soldier tenders his oath but is challenged by an advocate as, having lost his right hand
