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Forgiveness Collection

"Capturing the Essence of Forgiveness: A Journey through Art and Literature" In a world filled with turmoil, forgiveness emerges as a beacon of hope

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

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

Background imageForgiveness Collection: Return of the Prodigal Son, 1773. Artist: Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-1787)

Return of the Prodigal Son, 1773. Artist: Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-1787)
Return of the Prodigal Son, 1773. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Background imageForgiveness Collection: Jesus and the Centurion (oil on canvas)

Jesus and the Centurion (oil on canvas)
XIR197899 Jesus and the Centurion (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); 192x297 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageForgiveness Collection: Jesus Christ anointed by a sinful woman at the house of Simon the Pharisee (engraving)

Jesus Christ anointed by a sinful woman at the house of Simon the Pharisee (engraving)
7172445 Jesus Christ anointed by a sinful woman at the house of Simon the Pharisee (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageForgiveness Collection: Christian Loses His Burden, c1916. Artist: William Strang

Christian Loses His Burden, c1916. Artist: William Strang
Christian Loses His Burden, c1916. An illustration from John Bunyans The Pilgrims Progress. An English nonconformist preacher and writer

Background imageForgiveness Collection: Charles Dickens Hard Times He went down on his knee

Charles Dickens Hard Times He went down on his knee
Vintage engraving from Charles Dickens Hard Times. Below the mark. He went down on his knee before her on the poor mean stairs, and put on end of her shawl to his lips

Background imageForgiveness Collection: Return of the Prodigal Son, 1636 (etching)

Return of the Prodigal Son, 1636 (etching)
XJF416570 Return of the Prodigal Son, 1636 (etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageForgiveness Collection: Christ blessing Humanity. Painting by Emilio Rizzi (1881-1952). Fondazione Cardinal Lercaro. Bologna

Christ blessing Humanity. Painting by Emilio Rizzi (1881-1952). Fondazione Cardinal Lercaro. Bologna
VEN5033889 Christ blessing Humanity. Painting by Emilio Rizzi (1881-1952). Fondazione Cardinal Lercaro. Bologna.; (add.info.: Christ blessing Humanity. Painting by Emilio Rizzi (1881-1952)

Background imageForgiveness Collection: John Everett Millais (1829-1896) English artist and founder member of Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood

John Everett Millais (1829-1896) English artist and founder member of Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, 1862 (engraving)
537631 John Everett Millais (1829-1896) English artist and founder member of Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, 1862 (engraving); (add.info)

Background imageForgiveness Collection: The return of the prodigal son, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866

The return of the prodigal son, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665407 The return of the prodigal son, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: The return of the prodigal son, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

Background imageForgiveness Collection: The prodigal sog, c.1880 (print)

The prodigal sog, c.1880 (print)
7293229 The prodigal sog, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Religion. Bible. New Testament. The return of the prodigal son. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1880.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Background imageForgiveness Collection: Saint Peter. Painting by Giacomo Zoboli (1681-1767), 18th century. Museo Civico, Modene

Saint Peter. Painting by Giacomo Zoboli (1681-1767), 18th century. Museo Civico, Modene
VEN5032625 Saint Peter. Painting by Giacomo Zoboli (1681-1767), 18th century. Museo Civico, Modene.; Museo Civico di Storia ed Arte, Modena, Italy; (add.info.: Saint Peter)

Background imageForgiveness Collection: Mary Magdalene in prayer. Engraving 19th century - Mary Magdalene praying

Mary Magdalene in prayer. Engraving 19th century - Mary Magdalene praying
NWI4917390 Mary Magdalene in prayer. Engraving 19th century - Mary Magdalene praying. Digitally colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration; (add.info.: Mary Magdalene in prayer)

Background imageForgiveness Collection: Christ and the adulteress, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870

Christ and the adulteress, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870
UIG5413234 Christ and the adulteress, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870; UIG.

Background imageForgiveness Collection: King Robert II972-1031) the pious forgiving his sons Henry and Robert who revolted against him

King Robert II972-1031) the pious forgiving his sons Henry and Robert who revolted against him
ELD4926450 King Robert II972-1031) the pious forgiving his sons Henry and Robert who revolted against him, in a war over power and property, 1025

Background imageForgiveness Collection: The cardinal. There is a certain difficulty in determining the real meaning put by the artist here

The cardinal. There is a certain difficulty in determining the real meaning put by the artist here
FLO4675863 The cardinal. There is a certain difficulty in determining the real meaning put by the artist here. He represented the Cardinal receiving a papal bubble from a messenger

Background imageForgiveness Collection: Duties towards the homeland: Freedom - Equality - Fraternity. Republican currency

Duties towards the homeland: Freedom - Equality - Fraternity. Republican currency
DUV4212766 Duties towards the homeland: Freedom - Equality - Fraternity. Republican currency. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction

Background imageForgiveness Collection: 8626764

8626764

Background imageForgiveness Collection: The prodigal son, biblical parable of the Gospel of Luke, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870

The prodigal son, biblical parable of the Gospel of Luke, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870
UIG5413232 The prodigal son, biblical parable of the Gospel of Luke, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870; UIG.

Background imageForgiveness Collection: Emperor Othon I of the Holy Empire, known as the Great (921-973)

Emperor Othon I of the Holy Empire, known as the Great (921-973) forgives his brother Henry I of Baviere
NWI4944346 Emperor Othon I of the Holy Empire, known as the Great (921-973) forgives his brother Henry I of Baviere (919 or 922-955) - Holy Roman Emperor Otto I pardoning his brother Henry

Background imageForgiveness Collection: Johann Tetzel (1465-1519), German theologian of the Roman Catholic Church

Johann Tetzel (1465-1519), German theologian of the Roman Catholic Church, was selling indulgences, 1881 (engraving)
UTD4915947 Johann Tetzel (1465-1519), German theologian of the Roman Catholic Church, was selling indulgences, 1881 (engraving); (add.info.: Johann Tetzel (1465-1519)

Background imageForgiveness Collection: Johann Tetzel (1465-1519) sells indulgences, 1887 (engraving)

Johann Tetzel (1465-1519) sells indulgences, 1887 (engraving)
UTD4927046 Johann Tetzel (1465-1519) sells indulgences, 1887 (engraving); (add.info.: Johann Tetzel (1465-1519) sells indulgences

Background imageForgiveness Collection: Scapin's Furries. Moliere's theatre piece (comedy), act 3, final scene: Scapin

Scapin's Furries. Moliere's theatre piece (comedy), act 3, final scene: Scapin
PCT4273588 Scapin's Furries. Moliere's theatre piece (comedy), act 3, final scene: Scapin, pretending to be hurt and dying, asks forgiveness to the people he offended

Background imageForgiveness Collection: The Reconciliation of Olivier V de Clisson (1336-1407) and John III of Montfort, Duke of Brittany

The Reconciliation of Olivier V de Clisson (1336-1407) and John III of Montfort, Duke of Brittany
FLO4630647 The Reconciliation of Olivier V de Clisson (1336-1407) and John III of Montfort, Duke of Brittany, dit le Conquereur ou le Vaillant (1339-1399)

Background imageForgiveness Collection: Duties to the neighbour: indulgence - pardon - Clemence. The magnanimous pardon of the Duke of

Duties to the neighbour: indulgence - pardon - Clemence. The magnanimous pardon of the Duke of Bourbon
DUV4212824 Duties to the neighbour: indulgence - pardon - Clemence. The magnanimous pardon of the Duke of Bourbon. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction

Background imageForgiveness Collection: 8625900

8625900

Background imageForgiveness Collection: The Lord's Prayer (colour litho)

The Lord's Prayer (colour litho)
8649604 The Lord's Prayer (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of a set of six postcards illustrating The Lord's Prayer)

Background imageForgiveness Collection: Cimon returning to Athens at the instigation of Pericles (engraving)

Cimon returning to Athens at the instigation of Pericles (engraving)
8635044 Cimon returning to Athens at the instigation of Pericles (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageForgiveness Collection: forgive me

forgive me
Alejo Gonzalez

Background imageForgiveness Collection: Christ with the Adulterous Woman, 1550-1580. Creators: Jacopo Tintoretto, Workshop of Tintoretto

Christ with the Adulterous Woman, 1550-1580. Creators: Jacopo Tintoretto, Workshop of Tintoretto
Christ with the Adulterous Woman, 1550-1580

Background imageForgiveness Collection: Christ and the Woman in Adultery, 1650-1674. Creator: Gerbrand van den Eeckhout

Christ and the Woman in Adultery, 1650-1674. Creator: Gerbrand van den Eeckhout
Christ and the Woman in Adultery, 1650-1674

Background imageForgiveness Collection: Joconde: Le pardon. Creator: Philippe Triere

Joconde: Le pardon. Creator: Philippe Triere
Joconde: Le pardon

Background imageForgiveness Collection: Joconde: Le pardon. Creator: Philippe Triere

Joconde: Le pardon. Creator: Philippe Triere
Joconde: Le pardon

Background imageForgiveness Collection: University of California at Berkeley dancers, 1927 Creator: Arnold Genthe

University of California at Berkeley dancers, 1927 Creator: Arnold Genthe
University of California at Berkeley dancers, 1927

Background imageForgiveness Collection: The Return of the Prodigal Son, 1628. Creator: Guercino (1591-1666)

The Return of the Prodigal Son, 1628. Creator: Guercino (1591-1666)
The Return of the Prodigal Son, 1628. Found in the collection of the Galleria Borghese, Rome

Background imageForgiveness Collection: Christ and the Women Sinners, plate thirteen from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger

Christ and the Women Sinners, plate thirteen from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Christ and the Women Sinners, plate thirteen from A Life, 1884

Background imageForgiveness Collection: Return of the Prodigal Son, 18th century or 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Return of the Prodigal Son, 18th century or 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Return of the Prodigal Son, 18th century or 19th century

Background imageForgiveness Collection: Resurrection of Jesus Christ (Illustration)

Resurrection of Jesus Christ (Illustration)
Illustration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Original artwork by Keith Reicher

Background imageForgiveness Collection: General Bonaparte graces the rebels of Cairo, in 1798. 1808 (oil on canvas)

General Bonaparte graces the rebels of Cairo, in 1798. 1808 (oil on canvas)
7423019 General Bonaparte graces the rebels of Cairo, in 1798. 1808 (oil on canvas) by Guerin, Baron Pierre-Narcisse (1774-1833); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles

Background imageForgiveness Collection: 'Forgive me my wrongs; I want to atone for them with love.' 18th century, (illustration)

"Forgive me my wrongs; I want to atone for them with love." 18th century, (illustration)
PCT5617994 "Forgive me my wrongs; I want to atone for them with love." 18th century, (illustration) by Monnet, Charles (1732-p.1808) (after); (add.info)

Background imageForgiveness Collection: Christ and the Woman taken in Adultery (oil on canvas)

Christ and the Woman taken in Adultery (oil on canvas)
NGW238898 Christ and the Woman taken in Adultery (oil on canvas) by Tiepolo, Giandomenico (Giovanni Domenico) (1727-1804); 43.3x63.8 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Background imageForgiveness Collection: Help me/forgive me

Help me/forgive me
Solanin

Background imageForgiveness Collection: Statue of unknown goddess, believed to be Clementia

Statue of unknown goddess, believed to be Clementia
Statue of unknown Roman goddess, believed to be Clemenza or Clementia, the goddess of forgiveness. Found in the Aventine, Rome. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by L

Background imageForgiveness Collection: The Parable of the Prodigal Son - The Prodigal Son returning Home (oil on canvas

The Parable of the Prodigal Son - The Prodigal Son returning Home (oil on canvas
711594 The Parable of the Prodigal Son - The Prodigal Son returning Home (oil on canvas) (see also 711591-3) by Janssens, Hieronymus (1624-93)

Background imageForgiveness Collection: Canterbury Tales - The Pardoner

Canterbury Tales - The Pardoner
The Pardoner, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Background imageForgiveness Collection: Louis the Pious Doing Penance for Treatment of his Nephew, Bernard, (c818), 1890

Louis the Pious Doing Penance for Treatment of his Nephew, Bernard, (c818), 1890
Louis the Pious Doing Penance for the Treatment of his Nephew, Bernard, (c818), 1890. Louis the Pious (778- 840) King of the Franks and co-emperor with his father Charlemagne

Background imageForgiveness Collection: The Return of the Prodigal Son, Mid of the 18th century

The Return of the Prodigal Son, Mid of the 18th century. Found in the Collection of State Open-air Museum Pavlovsk Palace, St. Petersburg

Background imageForgiveness Collection: Parable of the Unmerciful Servant. c1850-1890, (1923). Artist: John Everett Millais

Parable of the Unmerciful Servant. c1850-1890, (1923). Artist: John Everett Millais
Parable of the Unmerciful Servant. c1850-1890, (1923). A parable of Jesus which appears in the Gospel of Matthew (18:21-35) illustrating it is important to forgive others as we are forgiven by God



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"Capturing the Essence of Forgiveness: A Journey through Art and Literature" In a world filled with turmoil, forgiveness emerges as a beacon of hope, depicted vividly in various artistic masterpieces. Rembrandt's "The Return of the Prodigal Son" portrays the power of unconditional love and acceptance. The prodigal son's return symbolizes redemption and highlights the transformative nature of forgiveness. Pompeo Girolamo Batoni's rendition further emphasizes this theme, showcasing how forgiveness transcends time. Through his brushstrokes, he captures the profound moment when reconciliation takes place, reminding us that it is never too late to seek or grant forgiveness. Charles Dickens' novel "Hard Times" delves into the complexities of forgiving oneself. As protagonist Louisa Gradgrind kneels down before her father seeking absolution for her past mistakes, we witness an internal struggle that resonates deeply within our own hearts. William Strang's painting "Christian Loses His Burden" illustrates forgiveness as a means to relieve one's burdensome guilt. It serves as a reminder that by letting go of resentment towards ourselves or others, we can find solace and freedom from emotional weight. Through etchings like "The Return of the Prodigal Son, " artists immortalize moments where compassion triumphs over judgment. These visual narratives inspire contemplation on our own capacity for mercy and understanding. Jesus' encounter with the Centurion exemplifies divine grace extended even to those considered unworthy. This oil painting reminds us that true forgiveness knows no boundaries or limitations; it is boundless in its ability to heal wounds and restore broken relationships. Similarly, Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece "Christ and the Adulteress" depicts Christ offering compassion rather than condemnation towards an adulterous woman. In this poignant scene captured on canvas, we witness humanity at its most vulnerable – both sinners seeking redemption through mercy.