Begging Collection (page 7)

On the other hand, aerial avenues will be lined with elegant 200 HP (colour litho)
7181026 On the other hand, aerial avenues will be lined with elegant 200 HP (colour litho) by Echau, Joaquin Xaudaru y (1872-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the other hand)

One-legged sailors and sailing ship on a London street. 1831 (engraving)
7234775 One-legged sailors and sailing ship on a London street.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The new German barbarism, the mass deportations of the populations of invaded France (colour litho)
2777572 The new German barbarism, the mass deportations of the populations of invaded France (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new German barbarism)

The Cab Runner, "The weary miles"(colour litho)
2775746 The Cab Runner, " The weary miles" (colour litho) by Adams, William Dacres (1864-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cab Runner)

The Street Acrobat, "A weighty argument"(colour litho)
2775745 The Street Acrobat, " A weighty argument" (colour litho) by Adams, William Dacres (1864-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Street Acrobat)

Francesconi, Venice, early 20th century (etching)
1071435 Francesconi, Venice, early 20th century (etching) by Chahine, Edgar (1874-1947); 18.7x16.1 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Foundation for the Arts

The Politician, "The Party Mouthpiece"(colour litho)
2775739 The Politician, " The Party Mouthpiece" (colour litho) by Adams, William Dacres (1864-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Politician)

Two little girls accompanied by their mother give a piece to a beggar. 1908 (chromolithograph)
DUV4202100 Two little girls accompanied by their mother give a piece to a beggar. 1908 (chromolithograph) by Bigot-Valentin (fl)

The Seven Works of Mercy, shelter the homeless, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief)
LRI4586525 The Seven Works of Mercy, shelter the homeless, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief) by Buglioni, Santi (1494-1576); Ospedale del Ceppo, Pistoia

Neapolitan beggars (drawing)
JEB4868382 Neapolitan beggars (drawing) by Bernard, Valere (1860-1936); 36x53 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; (add.info)

It is I, St. George, from The Rescue of Princess Sabra, The Seven Champions of Christendom, by Rose Yeatman Woolf
IL197489 It is I, St. George, from The Rescue of Princess Sabra, The Seven Champions of Christendom, by Rose Yeatman Woolf, published by Raphael Tuck, 1920s (colour litho) by Davie

The princess approached her father, from St. James of Spain and Princess Celestine, The Seven Champions of Christendom
IL197487 The princess approached her father, from St. James of Spain and Princess Celestine, The Seven Champions of Christendom, by Rose Yeatman Woolf, published by Raphael Tuck

Une Histoire d Amour, 1901 (oil on canvas)
474383 Une Histoire d Amour, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Caballero, Maximo Juderias (1867-1951); 60.3x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of Love.); Photo © Christies Images

Costume of a Venetian alms beggar, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7233970 Costume of a Venetian alms beggar, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Seven Works of Mercy, dress the denudes, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief)
LRI4586494 The Seven Works of Mercy, dress the denudes, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief) by Buglioni, Santi (1494-1576); Ospedale del Ceppo, Pistoia

Farm yard with beggar Painting by Cornelius Van Dalem (or Cornelis, 1545-1573) 16th century. Oil on wood
JLJ4585797 Farm yard with beggar Painting by Cornelius Van Dalem (or Cornelis, 1545-1573) 16th century. Oil on wood. Sun: 0, 38x0, 52m Paris, musee du Louvre by Dalem

A Beluchi Beggar, Kandahar, 1880 circa (b / w photo)
5922165 A Beluchi Beggar, Kandahar, 1880 circa (b/w photo) by Simpson, Benjamin (1831-1923); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Beluchi Beggar, Kandahar, 1880)

The Seven Works of Mercy, shelter the homeless, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief)
LRI4586509 The Seven Works of Mercy, shelter the homeless, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief) by Buglioni, Santi (1494-1576); Ospedale del Ceppo, Pistoia

The Bishop, "Let your light so shine"(colour litho)
2775743 The Bishop, " Let your light so shine" (colour litho) by Adams, William Dacres (1864-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bishop)

The Charity Bazaar, "No change given"(colour litho)
2775741 The Charity Bazaar, " No change given" (colour litho) by Adams, William Dacres (1864-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Charity Bazaar)

A Lord Mayor, "I appeal to the citizens of London"(colour litho)
2775736 A Lord Mayor, " I appeal to the citizens of London" (colour litho) by Adams, William Dacres (1864-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lord Mayor)

The Hawker, "Two a penny laces"(colour litho)
2775735 The Hawker, " Two a penny laces" (colour litho) by Adams, William Dacres (1864-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hawker)

Les dessous de la ville de Paris. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho)
3101402 Les dessous de la ville de Paris. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les dessous de la ville de Paris)

Egypt, the Mutiny at Assiout (engraving)
1045617 Egypt, the Mutiny at Assiout (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egypt, the Mutiny at Assiout)

Religious beggars in Benares, engraving after the drawing of A. Duvivier, illustrating the voyage in India of
LSE4329651 Religious beggars in Benares, engraving after the drawing of A. Duvivier, illustrating the voyage in India of the Rajahs, in 1864-1868, by Louis Rousselet

Owner refusing begging to a butt of jatte
LSE4076418 Owner refusing begging to a butt of jatte. by Pigal, Edme Jean (1798-1872); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Elizabeth went on her mission of pity, from The Story of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary by William Canton (1845-26)
IL241953 Elizabeth went on her mission of pity, from The Story of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary by William Canton (1845-26) 1921 (colour litho) by Fortescue-Brickdale

Isabels pleading, Measure for Measure, Act II Scene 2, illustration from Tales from Shakespeare by Charles
STC308586 Isabels pleading, Measure for Measure, Act II Scene 2, illustration from Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb, 1905 (colour litho) by Price

Musicians (Musicians) Engraving by Zampini, 19th century Venice, Correr museum
LRI4673926 Musicians (Musicians) Engraving by Zampini, 19th century Venice, Correr museum by Zampini, (19th century); Museo Correr, Venice

The Seven Works of Mercy, feeding the Hungry, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief)
LRI4586685 The Seven Works of Mercy, feeding the Hungry, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief) by Buglioni, Santi (1494-1576); Ospedale del Ceppo, Pistoia

The Seven Works of Mercy, shelter the homeless, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief)
LRI4586510 The Seven Works of Mercy, shelter the homeless, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief) by Buglioni, Santi (1494-1576); Ospedale del Ceppo, Pistoia

The Seven Works of Mercy, dress the denudes, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief)
LRI4586496 The Seven Works of Mercy, dress the denudes, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief) by Buglioni, Santi (1494-1576); Ospedale del Ceppo, Pistoia

The Seven Works of Mercy, give a drink to those who are thirsty, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief)
LRI4586731 The Seven Works of Mercy, give a drink to those who are thirsty, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief) by Buglioni, Santi (1494-1576); Ospedale del Ceppo, Pistoia

The Seven Works of Mercy, feeding the Hungry, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief)
LRI4586689 The Seven Works of Mercy, feeding the Hungry, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief) by Buglioni, Santi (1494-1576); Ospedale del Ceppo, Pistoia

The Seven Works of Mercy, feeding the Hungry, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief)
LRI4586652 The Seven Works of Mercy, feeding the Hungry, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief) by Buglioni, Santi (1494-1576); Ospedale del Ceppo, Pistoia

Suffragettes, "Votes for Women"(colour litho)
2775742 Suffragettes, " Votes for Women" (colour litho) by Adams, William Dacres (1864-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suffragettes)

The Begging-Letter writer, "My wife and children are starving"(colour litho)
2775738 The Begging-Letter writer, " My wife and children are starving" (colour litho) by Adams, William Dacres (1864-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Begging-Letter writer)

Little Sisters of the Poor, "The greatest of these is Charity"(colour litho)
2775733 Little Sisters of the Poor, " The greatest of these is Charity" (colour litho) by Adams, William Dacres (1864-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Sisters of the Poor)

The Crossing Sweeper, "Spare a copper, please, Colonel"(colour litho)
2775732 The Crossing Sweeper, " Spare a copper, please, Colonel" (colour litho) by Adams, William Dacres (1864-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crossing Sweeper)

St. Martin and the Beggar, c. 1440 (distemper oil on textile, probably linen)
1765233 St. Martin and the Beggar, c.1440 (distemper oil on textile, probably linen) by Unknown Artist, (15th century); 43x28.5 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London

Apres la chute (colour litho)
3097825 Apres la chute (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apres la chute. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 9 October 1904.); © Look and Learn

The Story of Thomas a Becket. No. 3 (colour litho)
670135 The Story of Thomas a Becket. No. 3 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Story of Thomas a Becket. No. 3)

The Great Procession, 1944
BAL53542 The Great Procession, 1944 by Gajdos, Janos (1912-50); Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest, Hungary

Too Old to Play
BAL13851 Too Old to Play by Brooker, Harry (1848-1940); Private Collection

Fol. 212r Book of Toby, from the Borso d Este Bible. Vol 1 (vellum)
XOT361750 Fol.212r Book of Toby, from the Borso d Este Bible. Vol 1 (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Libro di Tobia; )

Ms 2167 f. 13v Maximilian Sforza attending to his lessons, Lombard, from Donatus Grammatica (vellum)
PHD30937 Ms 2167 f.13v Maximilian Sforza attending to his lessons, Lombard, from Donatus Grammatica (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Trivulziana, Milan, Italy

English tourists arrive in the Alps, late 19th century (engraving)
3245504 English tourists arrive in the Alps, late 19th century (engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

Jimmy Gordon, an eccentric character of Cambridge, 1762-1825. 1869 (lithograph)
7232987 Jimmy Gordon, an eccentric character of Cambridge, 1762-1825. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: James " Jemmy" Gordon)

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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.