Commission of an unlawful act, done in an official capacity

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Susanna and the elders. Engraving by J-F. Beauvarlet after J-M. Vien.

A Chinese interpreter kneeling with a stick behind his knees is being tortured by two men standing on the stick. Coloured engraving by A. Freschi, 1812.

Susanna molested by the elders. Stipple engraving by J. Jenkins, 1823, after P.F. Mola.

A Chinese interpreter kneeling with a stick behind his knees is being tortured by two men standing on the stick. Coloured stipple print by J. Dadley, 1801.

Susanna molested by the elders. Engraving after P. Caliari, il Veronese.

Susanna's innocence is proven by the young prophet Daniel. Engraving by E.G. Krüger after J-H. Fragonard after Valentin de Boulogne.

Susanna and the elders. Engraving by Lucas Vorsterman junior after Cornelis Schut.

Susanna and the elders: she decides to follow her conscience. Etching by C. Schut, 16--.

A dialogue between a modern courtier and an honest English gentleman : to which is added the author's dedication to both Houses of Parliament, to whom he appeals for justice / by Samuel Baston.

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Misconduct in office

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Susanna and the elders. Engraving by Lucas Vorsterman junior after Cornelis Schut.

Susanna and the elders: she decides to follow her conscience. Etching by C. Schut, 16--.

Susanna molested by the elders. Stipple engraving by J. Jenkins, 1823, after P.F. Mola.

Susanna and the elders. Engraving by J-F. Beauvarlet after J-M. Vien.

A dialogue between a modern courtier and an honest English gentleman : to which is added the author's dedication to both Houses of Parliament, to whom he appeals for justice / by Samuel Baston.

Misconduct in office

Images from the collections

Images about Misconduct in office

Works from the collections

Susanna and the elders. Engraving by Lucas Vorsterman junior after Cornelis Schut.

Susanna and the elders: she decides to follow her conscience. Etching by C. Schut, 16--.

Susanna molested by the elders. Stipple engraving by J. Jenkins, 1823, after P.F. Mola.

Susanna and the elders. Engraving by J-F. Beauvarlet after J-M. Vien.

A dialogue between a modern courtier and an honest English gentleman : to which is added the author's dedication to both Houses of Parliament, to whom he appeals for justice / by Samuel Baston.

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