Begging Collection (page 19)

Isaac of Cyprus pleads before Richard, 1191, illustration from Hutchinson
STC293145 Isaac of Cyprus pleads before Richard, 1191, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Woodville

Now, now, thou traiteress, scene from Tamerlane by Nicholas Rowe
MBD292219 Now, now, thou traiteress, scene from Tamerlane by Nicholas Rowe, 1776 (engraving) by Roberts, J. (fl.1770s) (after); Collection Michael Burden; (add.info)

Blind Old Beggar, c. 1632 (oil on canvas)
ALM283409 Blind Old Beggar, c.1632 (oil on canvas) by Ribera, Jusepe de (lo Spagnoletto) (1591-1652); 124.5x101.7 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio

Young Owen Appeals to the King, from Stories of the Knights of the Round Table
STC323601 Young Owen Appeals to the King, from Stories of the Knights of the Round Table by Henry Gilbert, first edition, 1911 (colour litho) by Crane

Swear to me, Hagen, my son!, illustration from
STC324269 Swear to me, Hagen, my son!, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

Music in the street, 1849 (engraving)
611115 Music in the street, 1849 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Music in the street, 1849.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

St. Martin (vellum)
XIR204572 St. Martin (vellum) by Fouquet, Jean (c.1420-80); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: cut his cloak to share with a beggar; ); French, out of copyright

The Wine Duty, or The Triumph of Bacchus and Silenus with John Bulls Remonstrance
NCO190469 The Wine Duty, or The Triumph of Bacchus and Silenus with John Bulls Remonstrance, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Continence of Scipio (237-183 BC) (oil on canvas)
XIR189567 The Continence of Scipio (237-183 BC) (oil on canvas) by Herp, Willem van the Elder (1614-77); 81x115 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dunkirk

David Garrick as Jaffier and Susannah Cibber as Belvidera in Venice Preserv
450075 David Garrick as Jaffier and Susannah Cibber as Belvidera in Venice Preserv d by Thomas Otway, c.1763 (oil on canvas) by Zoffany, Johann (1733-1810); 101.6x127 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath

The arrest of John Brown of Ashford, a Lollard, 1517, engraved by J. & G. P
STC418710 The arrest of John Brown of Ashford, a Lollard, 1517, engraved by J. & G.P. Nicholls (engraving) by Johnston, Alexander (1815-91) (after)

Pilgrims at Gangootree, from India Ancient and Modern, 1867 (colour litho)
STC418241 Pilgrims at Gangootree, from India Ancient and Modern, 1867 (colour litho) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Soldiers looting a peasant family, c. 1650 (oil on canvas)
ALM403400 Soldiers looting a peasant family, c.1650 (oil on canvas) by Lingelbach, Johannes (1622-74); 41.9x55.6 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio

A Mandarin man talking to one of his people, from Voyage du Siam des Peres
LIT389756 A Mandarin man talking to one of his people, from Voyage du Siam des Peres Jesuites by Guy Tachard, 1688 (litho) by French School

Oeneus, King of Calydon, Having Neglected Diana in a Sacrifice is Punished for his
STC404056 Oeneus, King of Calydon, Having Neglected Diana in a Sacrifice is Punished for his Impiety, 1731 (engraving) by Picart

A blind street musician, New York, 1898 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381172 A blind street musician, New York, 1898 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; eMuseum of the City of New York; American

Trial of the Marriage of Henry VIII, engraved by A. H. Payne (litho)
475445 Trial of the Marriage of Henry VIII, engraved by A.H. Payne (litho) by Smirke, Robert (1752-1845) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry VIII (1491-1547)

Oliver Asking for More, illustration for Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (colour litho)
LLM434076 Oliver Asking for More, illustration for Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (colour litho) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The approach of Christmas
LLM454818 The approach of Christmas by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: The approach of Christmas)

Generals of the Chinese army surrendering to Japanese commanders
425438 Generals of the Chinese army surrendering to Japanese commanders, October 1894 (colour woodblock print) by Migita Toshihide (1863-1925); 36x71.5 cm; Arthur M

The Army (oil on canvas)
TW427174 The Army (oil on canvas) by Kidd, William (1796-1863); 70.2 x 51.7 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; Scottish, out of copyright

Begging Poodle, late 1800s-early 1900s (agate, rubies)
499664 Begging Poodle, late 1800s-early 1900s (agate, rubies) by FabergA©, Carl (1846-1920) (firm of); 6.4x2.55x2.25 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Religion Succoured by Spain, 1572-75 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
ALI180402 Religion Succoured by Spain, 1572-75 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); 168x168 cm; Prado, Madrid

Edward III at Calais, illustration from A History of England by C. R. L
STC373473 Edward III at Calais, illustration from A History of England by C.R.L. Fletcher and Rudyard Kipling, 1911 (colour litho) by Ford

Little John defeats Eric of Lincoln
LLM456353 Little John defeats Eric of Lincoln by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little John defeats Eric of Lincoln)

"There was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate", St Luke, xvi, 20 (engraving)
2809670 " There was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate", St Luke, xvi, 20 (engraving) by English School

Bis dat qui cito dat (chromolitho)
2815918 Bis dat qui cito dat (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bis dat qui cito dat (He gives twice, who gives promptly)

Satire depicting the deposed Moroccan Sultan Abdelaziz and the Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II. (colour litho)
2786558 Satire depicting the deposed Moroccan Sultan Abdelaziz and the Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II. (colour litho) by Ostoya

Les Mendiants Garnisaires En Chine (engraving)
2783110 Les Mendiants Garnisaires En Chine (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Mendiants Garnisaires En Chine)

A Blind Mans Tin Sign; What was on the Other Side (litho)
6022037 A Blind Mans Tin Sign; What was on the Other Side (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Blind Mans Tin Sign; What was on the Other Side)

"The cathedral of the poor", painting by Joaquim i Trinxet, 1898
AIS5344903 " The cathedral of the poor", painting by Joaquim i Trinxet, 1898 by Mir Trinxet, Joaquin (1873-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Touch Me Not; Noli me tangere (pencil on paper)
1195773 Touch Me Not; Noli me tangere (pencil on paper) by Zichy, Mihaly von (1827-1906); 22x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Zichy, Mikhail (1827-1906)); Photo eChristies Images; Hungarian

A Journey through Morocco (engraving)
1627461 A Journey through Morocco (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Journey through Morocco)

The Cable Railway up Mount Vesuvius (engraving)
1626566 The Cable Railway up Mount Vesuvius (engraving) by Petherick, Horace (1839-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cable Railway up Mount Vesuvius)

That Monkey! (engraving)
1614115 That Monkey! (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: That Monkey! Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 July 1885)

Rudyard Kiplings New Poem, The Absent-minded Beggar (b / w photo)
1592817 Rudyard Kiplings New Poem, The Absent-minded Beggar (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rudyard Kiplings New Poem, The Absent-minded Beggar)

The War, the Last Days of Plevna, Soldiers begging Bread of Peasants (engraving)
1589839 The War, the Last Days of Plevna, Soldiers begging Bread of Peasants (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, the Last Days of Plevna)

The Kindly Nature of Queen Victoria (engraving)
1593881 The Kindly Nature of Queen Victoria (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kindly Nature of Queen Victoria)

Have pity for a poor blind man, 1914 (colour litho)
3102355 Have pity for a poor blind man, 1914 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Have pity for a poor blind man, 1914)

The Beggar Girl (chromolitho)
6001892 The Beggar Girl (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Beggar Girl. Illustration from The Little Ones Own Coloured Picture Paper (Dean and Son)

The Parables of Christ: The Rich Man and Lazarus (chromolitho)
6001776 The Parables of Christ: The Rich Man and Lazarus (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parables of Christ: The Rich Man and Lazarus)

Clemency of Mayta-Capac: offers pardon to conquered tribal chiefs of Caeyaviri, Peru
STC116148 Clemency of Mayta-Capac: offers pardon to conquered tribal chiefs of Caeyaviri, Peru, from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, Volume I, plate 18, by Jules Ferrario

The Sala delle Nozze di Alessandro e Rossana
BEN107224 The Sala delle Nozze di Alessandro e Rossana (Hall of the Marriage of Alexander The Great (356-323 BC) and Roxanne) detail of Alexander with the family of Darius III

Waiting for Titbits (w / c)
ECD71959 Waiting for Titbits (w/c) by Johnstone, Henry James (1835-1907); Elgin Court Designs Ltd. London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Condemned, 1879 (oil on canvas)
SRM69629 The Condemned, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Makovsky, Vladimir Egorovic (1846-1920); 76.5x113 cm; State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; eState Russian Museum; Russian, out of copyright

Cybele beseeching Saturn to spare her Child (oil on panel)
BWM155775 Cybele beseeching Saturn to spare her Child (oil on panel) by Gossaert, Jan (Mabuse) (c.1472-c.1533); The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham

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"Begging: A Multifaceted Expression of Need and Compassion" In Rembrandt's masterpiece, "The Return of the Prodigal Son, " we witness a poignant portrayal of begging. The prodigal son, humbled by his past mistakes, kneels before his father in desperate supplication, seeking forgiveness and acceptance. Meanwhile, a Sealyham Terrier dog gazes up at its owner with pleading eyes. Its adorable face tugs at our heartstrings as it begs for attention or perhaps a tasty treat. Amidst the picturesque hills adorned with snowflakes in Cecil Aldin's artwork titled "Christmas Is Coming, " we can almost hear the faint echoes of children eagerly begging their parents for presents during this festive season. Nature too has its own version of begging. A wren diligently feeds its offspring at the nest, showcasing an instinctual act driven by parental love and responsibility. Traveling to Japan, we encounter Komuso Buddhist monks who engage in alms-begging as part of their spiritual practice. Clad in straw hats that obscure their faces from worldly distractions, they rely on the generosity of others to sustain themselves while embodying humility and detachment. Captured in Picture No. 11770524 is an image that demands attention - soldiers standing tall and resolute during wartime. Their unwavering commitment to duty could be seen as a form of silent begging for peace amidst chaos. Even Emperor Penguins exhibit behaviors akin to begging when two adults tirelessly care for their vulnerable chicks on Snow Hill Island in Antarctica. These devoted parents brave harsh conditions to ensure their little ones receive nourishment and protection against nature's unforgiving elements. Stepping into another realm entirely is James Doughty - England's oldest clown - whose jovial antics entertain audiences while subtly asking them for laughter and applause through his comical performances. In stark contrast lies an etching from 1630 depicting a beggar seated on a bank.