Generosity Collection (page 4)

The Seven Works of Mercy, feeding the Hungry, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief)
LRI4586666 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, visiting the Infirm, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief)
LRI4586546 The Seven Works of Mercy, visiting the Infirm, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief) by Buglioni, Santi (1494-1576); Ospedale del Ceppo, Pistoia

Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus (detail), 1743 (fresco)
5949079 Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus (detail), 1743 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Cordellina, Montecchio Maggiore, Vicenza, Veneto

The Seven Works of Mercy, feeding the Hungry, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief)
LRI4586656 The Seven Works of Mercy, feeding the Hungry, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief) by Buglioni, Santi (1494-1576); Ospedale del Ceppo, Pistoia

Feeding the Hungry, detail, 1795 (plaster)
6342968 Feeding the Hungry, detail, 1795 (plaster) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Fondazione Cariplo, Milan, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: Dare da mangiare agli affamati, 1795)

Feeding the Hungry, 1795 (plaster)
6342967 Feeding the Hungry, 1795 (plaster) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Fondazione Cariplo, Milan, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: Dare da mangiare agli affamati, 1795)

Nuns of the Abbey of Port-Royal-des-Champs caring for sick people (painting, 1710)
LRI4672217 Nuns of the Abbey of Port-Royal-des-Champs caring for sick people (painting, 1710) by Boullogne, Madeleine (1646-1710) (attr)

Aumone at the church Painting by Auguste Migette (1802-1884) 1834 Metz museum of Fine Arts
JLJ4594067 Aumone at the church Painting by Auguste Migette (1802-1884) 1834 Metz museum of Fine Arts by Migette, Auguste (1802-1884); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Metz

The Seven Works of Mercy: dress the denudes, 1526-1528 (low Terracotta relief)
LRI4586475 The Seven Works of Mercy: dress the denudes, 1526-1528 (low Terracotta relief) by Buglioni, Santi (1494-1576); Ospedale del Ceppo, Pistoia

Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus (detail), 1743 (fresco)
5949080 Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus (detail), 1743 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Cordellina, Montecchio Maggiore, Vicenza, Veneto

The Seven Works of Mercy, give a drink to those who are thirsty, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief)
LRI4586715 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, visiting the prisoners, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief)
LRI4586570 The Seven Works of Mercy, visiting the prisoners, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief) by Buglioni, Santi (1494-1576); Ospedale del Ceppo, Pistoia

In a town captured and pillaged by soldiers, the Chevalier de Bayard gives two young ladies the money their mother had
3622102 In a town captured and pillaged by soldiers, the Chevalier de Bayard gives two young ladies the money their mother had given him (colour litho) by Beuzon

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)

Conte de fee oriental (Oriental Fairy Tale) - Oeuvre de Sergei Yurievich Sudeykin (Serge Soudeikine) (1882-1946)
FIA5348875 Conte de fee oriental (Oriental Fairy Tale) - Oeuvre de Sergei Yurievich Sudeykin (Serge Soudeikine) (1882-1946), gouache et tempera sur carton, vers 1910, art russe, 20e siecle

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

Generosity distributing gifts, 1734 (fresco)
5949107 Generosity distributing gifts, 1734 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Loschi Motterle, Vicenza, Veneto

History of Christian Gaul: Saint Martin (316-397), Roman soldier before renouncing arms and becoming Eveque de Tours
XEE4170763 History of Christian Gaul: Saint Martin (316-397), Roman soldier before renouncing arms and becoming Eveque de Tours, gives his coat to a poor cold-dying man

The Seven Works of Mercy, visiting the Infirm, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief)
LRI4586545 The Seven Works of Mercy, visiting the Infirm, 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)
LRI4586494 The Seven Works of Mercy, dress the denudes, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief) by Buglioni, Santi (1494-1576); Ospedale del Ceppo, Pistoia

The Line of Men at Midnight waiting for Bread (litho)
5214980 The Line of Men at Midnight waiting for Bread (litho) by Jefferys, Charles William (1869-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Line of Men at Midnight waiting for Bread)

Queen Philippa pleading for the citizens of Calais (colour litho)
3091430 Queen Philippa pleading for the citizens of Calais (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Philippa pleading for the citizens of Calais)

Fundraising in corso Garibaldi in Milan for the victims of flooding near Verona, 24th December 1882 (Painting, 1882)
LRI4624396 Fundraising in corso Garibaldi in Milan for the victims of flooding near Verona, 24th December 1882 (Painting, 1882) by Campi, Giacomo (1846-1921); Palazzo Morando, Milano

The Seven Works of Mercy, visiting the prisoners, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief)
LRI4586576 The Seven Works of Mercy, visiting the prisoners, 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)
LRI4586509 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, 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 wonderful adventures of Sinbad (Sindbad) the sailor. Popular tale of 1001 nights (one thousand and one nights)
XEE4181684 The wonderful adventures of Sinbad (Sindbad) the sailor. Popular tale of 1001 nights (one thousand and one nights)

History of France: In February 1512, after the siege of the city of Brescia
XEE4170871 History of France: In February 1512, after the siege of the city of Brescia, the wounded Knight Bayard (Pierre Terrail) (1476-1524) was collected by a gentleman

Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus (detail), 1743 (fresco)
5949078 Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus (detail), 1743 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Cordellina, Montecchio Maggiore, Vicenza, Veneto

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

Le mariage du grand duc Vladimir I Sviatoslavich (dit le grand ou Soleil Rouge)
FIA5359845 Le mariage du grand duc Vladimir I Sviatoslavich (dit le grand ou Soleil Rouge, 958-1015) (The Wedding of the Grand Duke Vladimir I Svyatoslavich)

fart24582
FIA5618112 fart24582 by Tibetan School (13th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tara verte (une des formes du bodhisattva du boudhisme, forme feminine de la compassion) - Peinture tibetaine

Generosity Ridden By Keiron Fallon 09 September 1999 Date: 09 September 1999

Breakfast in bed (colour litho)
7150935 Breakfast in bed (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Old Testament stories: the Egyptians giving presents to the Israelites (chromolitho)
7157121 Old Testament stories: the Egyptians giving presents to the Israelites (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Testament stories)

On est volontiers genereux du bien d autrui (engraving)
7191099 On est volontiers genereux du bien d autrui (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On est volontiers genereux du bien d autrui)

Saint Jean l Aumonier (Jean V d Alexandrie ou Jean de Chypre) (556-619), patriarche orthodoxe d Alexandrie
FIA5385533 Saint Jean l Aumonier (Jean V d Alexandrie ou Jean de Chypre) (556-619), patriarche orthodoxe d Alexandrie, distribuant de l argent au pauvres dans les rues de la ville - John the Merciful

La guerison de l aveugle de Jericho (panneau central). The Healing of Blind Man of Jericho
FIA5331860 La guerison de l aveugle de Jericho (panneau central). The Healing of Blind Man of Jericho. Miracle de Jesus Christ qui guerit Bartimee de Jericho et lui redonne la vue

"La compassion"Peinture de Pierre Puvis de Chavannes (1824-1898) 1887 (symbolisme) Moscou
FIA5328897 " La compassion" Peinture de Pierre Puvis de Chavannes (1824-1898) 1887 (symbolisme) Moscou, musee des Beaux Arts Pouchkine by Puvis de Chavannes

"Allegorie de la Charite"(Allegory of the Charity) Une mere allaitant des enfants Peinture de Jacques
FIA5363247 " Allegorie de la Charite" (Allegory of the Charity) Une mere allaitant des enfants Peinture de Jacques Blanchard (1600-1638) 17eme siecle Musee de l Ermitage

"Cavaliers arrivant a une auberge sur la route"(Horsemen at a tavern)
FIA5347979 " Cavaliers arrivant a une auberge sur la route" (Horsemen at a tavern) Des mendiants sont installes devant l entree

Seven works of Mercy. 1606-1607 (Oil on canvas)
LRI4612547 Seven works of Mercy.1606-1607 (Oil on canvas) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); Pio Monte della Misericordia, Naples

Design for the stained glasses of the Chapel of St Ferdinand in Paris (painting)
BEN5478410 Design for the stained glasses of the Chapel of St Ferdinand in Paris (painting) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); Louvre, Paris

Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (engraving)
7172453 Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20)

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"Generosity: A Timeless Virtue That Transcends Cultures and Centuries" In the heartwarming tale of Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim, Charles Dickens reminds us that generosity knows no bounds. Despite their meager means, the Cratchit family exemplifies selflessness and compassion, teaching us that even the smallest acts of kindness can have a profound impact. Traveling to the Alaskan wilderness, we discover the ancient tradition of Potlatch – a celebration where wealth is shared with others. This cultural practice showcases how generosity not only fosters communal harmony but also strengthens social bonds in times of abundance or scarcity. Through Kenny Meadows' illustration in "Timon of Athens, " William Shakespeare portrays excessive generosity as both admirable and cautionary. The image captures a hand showering coins and jewels upon Timon, reminding us that while giving generously is noble, it should be tempered with wisdom to avoid exploitation or personal ruin. From 17th-century etchings depicting beggars receiving alms at Whippingham Church's door to L'Aumone d'un Mendiant's poignant portrayal on canvas, art throughout history has celebrated acts of charity. These masterpieces remind us that extending help to those less fortunate brings solace not only to them but also nourishes our own souls. The Hospital Santa Maria della Scala's paintings on wood depict wheat offered alongside money as symbols of benevolence towards those in need. These visual representations serve as timeless reminders that true generosity encompasses material support along with empathy for one another's struggles. Charity takes various forms across cultures and eras - from tempera grassa on wood capturing Saint Martin sharing his cloak with a beggar to stories painted on wood narrating Saint Nicholas' life devoted to helping others. These artistic depictions inspire us by showcasing how acts born out of genuine concern can transform lives for generations.