Benevolent Collection

Religion / Egypt / Taweret
The hippopotamus goddess, she is a likeable and benevolent creature who protects women during pregnancy and in childbirth

Religion / Egypt / Bes
Dwarf-god who, for all his grotesque appearance, is actually benevolent : his role is to protect women through the risks of childbirth

The Tempest, Ariel
Act I, Scene II Ariel guides the ship to safety Date: 1909

Medals Awarded for Gallantry or Life-Saving at Sea - top row (L-R) Stanhope gold medal awarded by the Royal Humane Society for the bravest life-saving deed of the year

Alexandria Bombarded
Alexandria bombarded When Arabi Pasha rebels against the benevolent British rule, the English fleet under Beresford bombard the town for 10 hours before occupying it

La Guerre dans Mars (The War on Mars), by Arnould Galopin. The evil Zapatos attack the benevolent Megacephales. From Aventures Fantastiques d un Jeune Parisien

Christmas Entertainment to the Inmates of the Greenwich Union-House, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Christmas Entertainment to the Inmates of the Greenwich Union-House, 1864. 'Through the liberality of Mrs. Angerstein, wife of the member for Greenwich

Royal Head, Possibly King Nectanebo I, 380-363 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Royal Head, Possibly King Nectanebo I, 380-363 B.C

Royal Head, 2nd-4th century CE. Creator: Unknown
Royal Head, 2nd-4th century CE

Close-up of a cows head
Close-up focussing on the eye of a cow with half of its head showing

RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team
The RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team in action in 2001

de Havilland DH. 115 Vampire T. 55 ZH563
RAF Benevolent Fund - de Havilland DH.115 Vampire T.55 ZH563 (msn, ex U-1216, later G-BVLM, then 209), at the Royal International Air Tattoo - Boscombe Down 13 June 1992. Date: 1992

Salute The Soldier Music Cover
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for Salute The Soldier, by Eric Coates, specially composed for the National Savings Committee for the Salute The Soldier campaign

WW2 L. C. C. Ambulance Christmas Card
A WW2 Christmas greetings card showing some soldiers standing between two L.C.C. ambulances. The drawing was presented in aid of the London ambulance benevolent fund. Date: 1941

Receipt, Ragged School Union, London
Receipt for donation to the Ragged School Union, London, 22 May 1894 Date: 1894

L'Aumone d'un Mendiant (oil on canvas)
476730 L'Aumone d'un Mendiant (oil on canvas) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); 210.9x175.3 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

The Good Shepherd (oil on canvas)
3036908 The Good Shepherd (oil on canvas) by Shields, Frederic James (1833-1911); 164x106 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Erminia and the Shepherds, c. 1600 (pen & ink on paper)
2956581 Erminia and the Shepherds, c.1600 (pen & ink on paper) by Carracci, Ludovico (1555-1619); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: uv photo of original); © Manchester Art Gallery

Yaksa or Yaksha, Quang Nam province, 5th century AD
3930210 Yaksa or Yaksha, Quang Nam province, 5th century AD by Champa Civilisation, (2nd-17th century); Cham Museum, Danang, Vietnam; Photo © Stefano Baldini

After dinner at the Sailors'Home, in Wells Street, near the London Docks in the East End
After dinner at the Sailors Home, in Wells Street, near the London Docks in the East End. A sailor dancing the hornpipe accompanied by a harp. Date: 1873

Cartoon of Theodore Teddy Roosevelt refusing to shoot a bear cub, 1902 (litho)
PNP254464 Cartoon of Theodore Teddy Roosevelt refusing to shoot a bear cub, 1902 (litho) by Berryman, Clifford K. (1869-1949); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jizo, the childrens god, illustration from The Book of Myths (colour litho)
IL283043 Jizo, the childrens god, illustration from The Book of Myths (colour litho) by Paul, Evelyn (1870-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charity, 1883 (stained glass)
3475679 Charity, 1883 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); All Saints Church, Harrow Weald, UK; eAlastair Carew-Cox; English, out of copyright

Port Sunlight: The Bridge Inn (b / w photo)
5998492 Port Sunlight: The Bridge Inn (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bridge Inn)

Clovis II giving money from his coffers to the poor during a time of hardship, 7th Century (chromolitho)
1093820 Clovis II giving money from his coffers to the poor during a time of hardship, 7th Century (chromolitho) by French School

The Kiss of Judas, early 16th century (oakwood)
XBP391869 The Kiss of Judas, early 16th century (oakwood) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Lower Rhine; ); Photo eBoltin Picture Library; German

Furnishing Trades Cottage Homes, Radlett
Childrens cottage homes opened in 1905 at Radlett, Hertfordshire, by the Furnishing Trades Benevolent Association. Date: 1905

St. Luke the Evangelist (oil on canvas)
780674 St. Luke the Evangelist (oil on canvas) by Bijlert or Bylert, Jan van (1603-71); 93.6x77.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Port Sunlight: Post Office (b / w photo)
5998491 Port Sunlight: Post Office (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Post Office)

Packing Sunlight Soap (b / w photo)
5998482 Packing Sunlight Soap (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Port Sunlight: Packing Sunlight Soap)

Port Sunlight: One of the three wings of the General Offices (b / w photo)
5998496 Port Sunlight: One of the three wings of the General Offices (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Port Sunlight: Lady Lever Art Gallery (b / w photo)
5998495 Port Sunlight: Lady Lever Art Gallery (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Lever Art Gallery)

Mr Pickwick Adresses the Club, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens
IL193474 Mr Pickwick Adresses the Club, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B.W. Matz, 1924 (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; English

View inside the Chapel, Foundling Hospital, London
View inside the Chapel, Foundling Hospital, Bloomsbury, London, founded by Thomas Coram and opened in the 1740s. Date: 1845

Portrait of Dr. John Ash (1723-98) 1788 (oil on canvas)
BIR189243 Portrait of Dr. John Ash (1723-98) 1788 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 241.3x147.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

King David and Charity, c. 1896 (stained glass)
3057870 King David and Charity, c.1896 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Rustic Benevolence, 1791 (oil on canvas)
CH402107 Rustic Benevolence, 1791 (oil on canvas) by Wheatley, Francis (1747-1801); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Pippa Passes, 1854 (pen and brown ink on off-white paper)
1217845 Pippa Passes, 1854 (pen and brown ink on off-white paper) by Siddal, Elizabeth Eleanor (Lizzie) (1834-62); 23.3x29.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Monument to Sir Thomas Guy (1645-1724) at Guys Hospital, Southwark
GHL189160 Monument to Sir Thomas Guy (1645-1724) at Guys Hospital, Southwark, engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi (1727-1815), c.1784 (engraving) by Bacon

Port Sunlight: Houses for workpeople (b / w photo)
5998506 Port Sunlight: Houses for workpeople (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Houses for workpeople)

Clothing The Naked, 1877 (stained glass)
3475404 Clothing The Naked, 1877 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); St Leonards Church, Ribbesford, UK; eAlastair Carew-Cox; English, out of copyright

Monks feeding the poor, Italy, 1864-65 (oil on canvas)
NUL386978 Monks feeding the poor, Italy, 1864-65 (oil on canvas) by Burkel, Heinrich (1802-69); 27x38 cm; Private Collection; German, out of copyright

The Brothers Cheeryble, illustration for Sketches from Dickens compiled by B. W
IL193472 The Brothers Cheeryble, illustration for Sketches from Dickens compiled by B.W. Matz, 1924 (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Port Sunlight: Tombs of the founder, William Hesketh Lever, and his wife (b / w photo)
5998500 Port Sunlight: Tombs of the founder, William Hesketh Lever, and his wife (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tombs of the founder)

William Hesketh Lever, First Viscount Leverhulme (1851-1925) (b / w photo)
5998481 William Hesketh Lever, First Viscount Leverhulme (1851-1925) (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Hesketh Lever)

Man and Boy, Edo Period (ink on paper)
3043077 Man and Boy, Edo Period (ink on paper) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 32.3x22.1 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Freer Gallery of Art

Carita, c. 1320 (marble)
875180 Carita, c.1320 (marble) by Tino di Camaino (c.1280-1337); 136x71 cm; Museo e Galleria Mozzi Bardini, Florence, Tuscany

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"Benevolent: Embracing Compassion and Goodness Across Time and Cultures" In the realm of religion, Egypt's ancient beliefs reveal a benevolent deity known as Taweret. This protective figure symbolized motherhood and fertility, offering solace to those in need. Shakespeare's masterpiece "The Tempest" introduces Ariel, a benevolent spirit who aids Prospero on his journey towards redemption. With magical powers at hand, Ariel exemplifies selflessness and loyalty. Egyptian mythology also presents Bes, a jovial dwarf god associated with protection against evil spirits. His playful nature brings joy to all who encounter him. History witnessed Alexandria being bombarded during times of conflict; however, amidst chaos emerged acts of benevolence that restored hope and unity among its people. Science fiction novel "La Guerre dans Mars (The War on Mars)" explores the concept of benevolence transcending borders as humans unite against extraterrestrial threats for the greater good. Aviation enthusiasts admire de Havilland DH. 115 Vampire T. 55 ZH563 - an aircraft embodying both power and grace while serving in various military operations with unwavering dedication. Music has always been a powerful medium to convey emotions; thus, Salute The Soldier Music Cover pays tribute to valiant soldiers whose bravery remains etched in our hearts forever. During World War II, L. C. C Ambulance Christmas Card served as a reminder that even amidst turmoil, compassion can bring warmth and comfort during festive seasons. A humble receipt from Ragged School Union in London showcases their commitment towards providing education for underprivileged children - an act of benevolence shaping young lives positively. Medals awarded for gallantry or life-saving at sea honor individuals who risked their lives selflessly to save others - epitomizing humanity's innate capacity for altruism even in perilous waters.