Fatherhood Collection

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

Fur Traders Descending the Missouri, 1845. Creator: George Caleb Bingham
Fur Traders Descending the Missouri, 1845

Edward refuses succour to his son at Crecy, 1346 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Edward refuses succour to his son at Crecy, 1864. King Edward III, (1312- 1377) standing on a hillside refusing succour to his son Edward the Black Prince, (1330-1376)) at the at the Battle of Crecy

Saint Joseph with Infant Christ, 1620s. Artist: Guido Reni
Saint Joseph with Infant Christ, 1620s. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

The Highland Family, 1824. Creator: David Wilkie
The Highland Family, 1824

Ploughing, 1889 (1935). Artist: George Clausen
Ploughing, 1889 (1935). After the painting by Sir George Clausen, R.A. From Modern Masterpieces Part 19. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935]

Sergei Rachmaninov, Russian composer, pianist and conductor, Ivanovka, Russia, 1913. Rachmaninov (1873-1943) with his daughter Irina and pet dog

Childhood of Christ, c1620. Artist: Gerrit van Honthorst
Childhood of Christ, c1620. Detail. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

1st Earl of Birkenhead with his daughter on board their yacht, (Isle of Wight?), c1925
Frederick Edwin Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead (1872-1930) with his daughter Lady Pamela Smith Berry, Baroness Hartwell (1915-1982) on board their yacht, (Isle of Wight?), c1925

Royal family as a happy group of dog lovers, 1937. Artist: Michael Chance
The royal family forming a happy group of dog lovers; with their Tibetan lion dog, labradors, and corgis, 1937. A print from the Illustrated London News: Coronation Record Number, London, 1937

The Holy Trinity, with the dead Christ at center surrounded by angels, God the Father, and the Holy Spirit, 1650-90

Jahangir and his Father, Akbar, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1630; recto: ca.1540-50

Mars and Venus United by Love, 1570s. Creator: Paolo Veronese
Mars and Venus United by Love, 1570s

Old and Young Tom Morris, c1870. Scottish golfer Old Tom Morris (1821-1908) was one of the outstanding figures of early competitive golf

The Prince and Princess of Wales with their family on board the royal yacht, 19th century (1910). The future King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra with their children Prince Albert, Duke of Clarence

Scene from Framley Parsonage by Anthony Trollope, 1860. Artist: John Everett Millais
Scene from Framley Parsonage by Anthony Trollope, 1860. The Rev and Mrs Crawley at home with their young family which, as an impoverished parson, he has difficulty in supporting

Happy Hampstead!, 1875. Artist: Joseph Swain
Happy Hampstead!, 1875. A suburban family is shown enjoying a day out in the park. Behind them lurk the shrouded and menacing figures of Smallpox and Fever

Jean Valjean watching over Cosette asleep, illustration from Les Miserables
XIR163457 Jean Valjean watching over Cosette asleep, illustration from Les Miserables by Victor Hugo (engraving) by Brion, Gustave (1824-77) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Holy Family with the Virgin holding Christ over the cradle, 1640-60. 1640-60
The Holy Family with the Virgin holding Christ over the cradle, 1640-60

Comic postcard, born on St Swithins Day Date: 20th century

The Distin Family, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Distin Family, 1844. John Distin and his sons were British musicians who performed on saxhorns and were influential in the evolution of brass instruments in then popular music. Mr

A Family Group, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Family Group, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

Greek relief of a family sacrificing
Greek relief of a family making an offer at an altar of Zeus. The father is holding a Patera

The kick off (colour litho)
8656903 The kick off (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The kick off. Man being kicked out of the door by his girl's father)

The Carthusians: The Spatiamentum or Wukly Walk of the Fathers (litho)
8666638 The Carthusians: The Spatiamentum or Wukly Walk of the Fathers (litho) by Kauffmann, Paul Adolphe (1849-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spatiamentum or Wukly Walk of the Fathers)

Hamburger Burgerwehr / Hamburger Militia (colour litho)
8666245 Hamburger Burgerwehr / Hamburger Militia (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hamburger Burgerwehr)

The birth of Athena (colour litho)
8626207 The birth of Athena (colour litho) by Kuhn-Regnier, Joseph (1873-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The birth of Athena)

Admiral Francis Holburne (1704-1771) and his son, Sir Francis, 4th Baronet (1752-1820), 1756 (oil on canvas)
7337938 Admiral Francis Holburne (1704-1771) and his son, Sir Francis, 4th Baronet (1752-1820), 1756 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Henryk Sienkiewicz, 1900 (b/w photo)
7339065 Henryk Sienkiewicz, 1900 (b/w photo); Muzeum Literatury, Warsaw, Poland; (add.info.: Henryk Sienkiewicz with children, Zakopane); Muzeum Literatury/East News.

The National Gallery. Saint Joseph and Infant Jesus. Fortunat Bergan. 1741. Ljubljana. Slovenia
7136215 The National Gallery. Saint Joseph and Infant Jesus. Fortunat Bergan. 1741. Ljubljana. Slovenia.; Narodna Galerija, Ljubljana, Slovenia; © Pascal Deloche/Godong.

Red Riding Hood's father enters in the nick of time (colour litho)
8645917 Red Riding Hood's father enters in the nick of time (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Casabianca (colour litho)
8634770 Casabianca (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Casabianca. Illustration for the Children's Friend Annual for 1916.); © Look and Learn.

Hamilcar Barca, Carthaginian general (engraving)
8635760 Hamilcar Barca, Carthaginian general (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hamilcar Barca (c275-228 BC)

Brutus condemning his sons to death (engraving)
8635794 Brutus condemning his sons to death (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucius Junius Brutus condemning his sons, Titus and Tiberius)

The sick child (engraving)
8635199 The sick child (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sick child; parents caring for their poorly child)

Fireside joys (engraving)
8635197 Fireside joys (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fireside joys; family sitting by the fire)

Back to nature (colour litho)
8656717 Back to nature (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Back to nature. Family living in a houseboat on the beach)

And now I suppose you're going to tell me that the last one's gone
8663967 And now I suppose you're going to tell me that the last one's gone and there isn't another until next Thursday (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40)

The Investiture of Edward the Black Prince as a Knight of the Garter, 1346 (colour litho)
8661462 The Investiture of Edward the Black Prince as a Knight of the Garter, 1346 (colour litho) by Cope, Charles West (1811-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Maria Theresa on the Coronation Hill at Pressburg (colour litho)
8661455 Maria Theresa on the Coronation Hill at Pressburg (colour litho) by Mytens or Meytens, Martin van (1695-1770) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Phil May sketch (colour litho)
8635937 Phil May sketch (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the set of Phil May Sketches, issued by Fry's Chocolates in c.1905.); © Look and Learn.

Scenes from the Gospels, 10th Century (colour litho)
8672844 Scenes from the Gospels, 10th Century (colour litho) by German school, (10th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes from the Gospels)

Pastimes of Our King, at international football match, Wembley (b/w photo)
8671627 Pastimes of Our King, at international football match, Wembley (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pastimes of Our King)

Sunday, the day that is blest with heavenly peace and rest (chromolitho)
8677372 Sunday, the day that is blest with heavenly peace and rest (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunday)

Going to the Fair (colour litho)
8674316 Going to the Fair (colour litho) by Miles, Helen J.A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Going to the Fair)

Imam Shamil, ruler of Chechnya and Dagestan, and his son, Ghazi Mohammed (engraving)
8677020 Imam Shamil, ruler of Chechnya and Dagestan, and his son, Ghazi Mohammed (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imam Shamil)

The Bicycle Ride (engraving)
8665229 The Bicycle Ride (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bicycle Ride. Illustration for The Children's Treasury of Pictures and Stories)

Illustration for Homer's Odyssey (litho)
8666606 Illustration for Homer's Odyssey (litho) by Wilson, Patten (1868-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Telemachus recognizes his father)

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"Fatherhood: A Timeless Bond Across Art and History" In Rembrandt's masterpiece, "The Return of the Prodigal Son, " we witness the profound love and forgiveness that defines fatherhood. The weary yet compassionate eyes of the father reflect a deep longing for his lost son's return. Centuries later, James William Edmund Doyle captures Edward III refusing succor to his wounded son at Crecy. This poignant depiction reminds us that even in times of war, fathers bear the weight of difficult decisions with unwavering strength. Guido Reni's portrayal of Saint Joseph with Infant Christ showcases the tenderness and protective nature inherent in fatherhood. Joseph cradles baby Jesus, symbolizing not only their familial bond but also a divine responsibility entrusted upon him. George Caleb Bingham's painting "Fur Traders Descending the Missouri" reveals an unconventional aspect as two men navigate treacherous waters while providing for their families. Their resilience exemplifies how fathers often go to great lengths to secure a better future for their loved ones. Captured on film is an intimate moment between 1st Earl of Birkenhead and his daughter aboard their yacht. This image from c1925 portrays a timeless connection between father and child, where moments shared become cherished memories etched forever in our hearts. Even royalty experiences joy through canine companionship, as depicted by Michael Chance in his artwork showcasing the royal family as dog lovers in 1937. It reminds us that regardless of status or title, fathers find solace and happiness amidst simple pleasures alongside those they hold dear. Jahangir and Akbar are immortalized within the Shah Jahan Album; this folio represents more than just rulers but also highlights a paternal relationship built on respect and guidance passed down through generations—a testament to enduring legacies shaped by strong bonds between fathers and sons.