Comforting Collection

The Return of the Prodigal Son, c1668. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Return of the Prodigal Son, c1668

Mr Peggotty and Little Emily - David Copperfield, Dickens
Mr Peggotty and Little Emily - David Copperfield, Charles Dickens. Date: circa 1910s

Stable Romance, 1950s, UK

Breaking bad news
MODEL RELEASED. Breaking bad news. General practitioner breaking bad news to an elderly patient

Advert / Eppss Cocoa
Eppss Cocoa and chocolates: Grateful and Comforting

Match Girl (Hey) 1921
The little match girl, dead of cold, is carried by an angel to heaven, where it is warmer without going to the extreme of the other place

An orphan being given a comforting kiss by a younger school friend, 1850
3478111 An orphan being given a comforting kiss by a younger school friend, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an orphan being given a comforting kiss by a younger school friend)

A sister and brother, 1850
3478595 A sister and brother, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a sister comforting her brother, whilst their pet dog sits by them. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Parson giving comfort to a bereaved woman, 1850
3478268 A Parson giving comfort to a bereaved woman, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a Parson giving comfort to a bereaved woman)

A wife comforting her husband, 1850
3478729 A wife comforting her husband, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a wife comforting her husband. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A mother comforting her daughter, 1850
3478225 A mother comforting her daughter, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother comforting her daughter. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A maid comforting the young widow, 1850
3478224 A maid comforting the young widow, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a maid comforting the young widow. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A mother and daughter cuddling on a rocking chair, 1850
3478221 A mother and daughter cuddling on a rocking chair, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a mother and daughter cuddling on a rocking chair. Illustrated by John Lawson)

A maid comforting a child whose mother has just died, 1850
3478110 A maid comforting a child whose mother has just died, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a maid comforting a child whose mother has just died)

The Virgin Mourning at the Tomb, 1764. Creator: Lorenzo Gramiccia
The Virgin Mourning at the Tomb, 1764

Valkyrie and a Dying Hero, late 19th century. Creator: Hans Makart
Valkyrie and a Dying Hero, late 19th century

Three Maries, 1824. Creator: William Say
Three Maries, 1824

The Ecstasy of Saint Francis, c1615. Creator: Pier Francesco Mazzucchelli
The Ecstasy of Saint Francis, c1615. Saint Francis Comforted by an Angel

The robber gang's housekeeper comforts the young girl by telling the myth of Cupid... 1808
The robber gang's housekeeper comforts the young girl by telling the myth of Cupid and Psyche. Motif from Apuleius: The Golden Ass, 1808

'"Urith: A Tale of Dartmoor", By S. Baring Gould, M. A.; "My poor father, I cannot remain with him while Fox is there", 1890. From "The Graphic

"How Lisa Loved The King"; "Lisa, the only child of a rich merchant of Palermo, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'How Lisa Loved The King"; "Lisa, the only child of a rich merchant of Palermo, having fallen ill through love of King Pietro of Sicily, asks his favourite musician

The Mayor of Casterbridge, by Thomas Hardy. She knelt down on the hearth, 1886. Creator: Robert Barnes
The Mayor of Casterbridge, by Thomas Hardy. She knelt down on the hearth and took her friend's hands, 1886 From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33

Une larme pour une goutte d'eau (Notre-Dame de Paris), 1903. Creator: Luc Olivier Merson
Une larme pour une goutte d'eau (Notre-Dame de Paris), 1903

The Mayor of Casterbridge. Don't cry--Don't cry. By Thomas Hardy, 1886. Creator: Robert Barnes
The Mayor of Casterbridge. Don't cry--Don't cry. By Thomas Hardy, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

The International Exhibition - "L'Innominato", painted by Guardassoni, of Bologna, 1862. Engraving of a painting

Old man comforting crying woman, 1903
Painting by Louisa Starr Canziani (1845 - 1909) depicting an elderly man comforting a crying young woman after seemingly having read a devastating report in a newspaper about an overseas battle

West Ham v Fulham F. C F. A. Cup Final 3rd May 1975 A Friendly touch as Fulham
West Ham v Fulham F.C F.A. Cup Final 3rd May 1975 A Friendly touch as Fulham veteran Bobby Moore is consoled by Billy Bonds and Graham Paddon, as he trudges off

Mother's Solace
Siyu and Wei Photography

The Farewell, 1842 (oil on board)
658764 The Farewell, 1842 (oil on board) by Becker, Jakob (1810-40); 92x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Farewell. Jakob Becker (1810-1872). Oil on board. Signed and dated 1842

A Rakes Progress - 8: The Mad House, 1733. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress - 8: The Mad House, 1733. True to his nature Tom Rakewell has run through a vast fortune through indulgence in all the luxuries of modern living

The Excommunication of Robert the Pious, 1875. Artist: Jean-Paul Laurens
The Excommunication of Robert the Pious, 1875. Nicknamed the Pious, Robert II (972-1031) was King of France from 996. He was temporarily excommunicated by Pope Gregory V

Painting, title unknown, mid 19th century. Artist: Jean Pierre Alexandre Antigna
Painting, title unknown, mid 19th century

WW2 - The Girls Of Today, Bus Conductress
A WW2 children's book illustration from The Girls Of Today. The image shows a cheery and comforting wartime bus conductress welcoming her passenger. Date: circa 1940s

A bedchamber : an elderly man lies in bed, while his wife reads to him some comforting scriptures and a maidservant prepares to bring him some even more comforting hot soup Date: circa 1470

Apparitions: angels & the ghost of a lover comforts woman
The spirit of a dead man, accompanied by two angels, returns to Earth to comfort his surviving lover. Date: circa 1810

Missionary Pedro de Alcala in Formosa
Pedro de Alcala baptises three Formosan criminals, comforting them as they die slowly and painfully on the scaffold Date: circa 1685

Pope in Siberia blesses and comforts the family, Russia, Historic, digital reproduction of an original 19th century
1900s, 19th-century, 3 people, adult male, animal child, animal families, animals, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, black, black-and-white, black-white, bless, blessing, bunch of, characteristic

Mutual Support (w/c with gum arabic)
Ma388915 Mutual Support (w/c with gum arabic) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); 55.9x39.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo © The Ms Gallery, London

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796016 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Sancha y Lengo, Francisco (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 25 January 1902.); © Look and Learn

The Lamentation Over the Dead Christ (oil on slate)
CH438371 The Lamentation Over the Dead Christ (oil on slate) by Farinati, Paolo (1524-1606); 32.4x27.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Death of Nelson, illustration from Madame Tussauds (colour litho)
IL352877 Death of Nelson, illustration from Madame Tussauds (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson)

Scene from La Dame de Gai-Fredon, by Quatrelles (Ernest L Epine) (litho)
5208386 Scene from La Dame de Gai-Fredon, by Quatrelles (Ernest L Epine) (litho) by Cantarini, Simone (1612-48) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from La Dame de Gai-Fredon)

Paestum, 1924 (pochoir print)
STC226847 Paestum, 1924 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

A Farewell, 1876 (oil on canvas)
OVR371689 A Farewell, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 100x82 cm; Gothenburg Art Museum, Sweden; (add.info.: Et farvel; ); Photo © O. Vaering

Visit to a Patient (oil on canvas)
OVR371467 Visit to a Patient (oil on canvas) by Bergslien, Nils (1853-1928); 36x27 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Interior, 1883 (oil on canvas)
OVR351691 Interior, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Skredsvig, Christian Eriksen (1854-1924); 64x81 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Oda with lamp (oil on canvas)
OVR390537 Oda with lamp (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 63x47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Oda Krohg (1860-1935) Norwegian painter and wife of the artist; ); Photo © O

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"Finding Comfort in Art: A Journey through Time and Emotions" In the world of art, there exists a realm where comfort transcends time and space. From Rembrandt's poignant masterpiece "The Return of the Prodigal Son" to Dickens' heartwarming tale of Mr Peggotty and Little Emily in "David Copperfield, " these artistic creations offer solace to weary souls. As we delve deeper into this comforting journey, we encounter an advertisement for Eppss Cocoa, reminding us that even a simple cup of hot chocolate can bring warmth and reassurance during challenging times. Meanwhile, the Match Girl from 1921 reminds us that amidst darkness, there is always hope and compassion. Breaking bad news may seem daunting, but it is precisely in those moments when we need comforting gestures the most. Whether it be a gentle touch or kind words, these acts provide solace when life feels overwhelming. Mothers have long been a source of comfort; their love knows no bounds. In "Mother's Solace, " we witness their unwavering support as they soothe our worries with tender care. Similarly, during World War II, bus conductresses known as "The Girls Of Today" offered comfort to soldiers far from home by providing companionship on their journeys. In an intimate scene set in a bedchamber from centuries ago, an elderly man finds solace as his wife reads scriptures while a maidservant prepares hot soup. This depiction reminds us that even small acts can bring immense comfort during vulnerable moments. Beyond earthly realms lie apparitions - angels and ghostly lovers who offer ethereal consolation to troubled souls. These otherworldly beings remind us that comfort can come from unexpected sources if only we open ourselves up to receive it. Even missionaries like Pedro de Alcala found solace while spreading faith in Formosa; their presence brought hope to those yearning for spiritual guidance.