Generosity Collection (page 6)

Scipios continence. After his victory in the Punic War Scipio the African
JLJ4687419 Scipios continence. After his victory in the Punic War Scipio the African (235-183 BC), the young captive (daughter of Celtibere King Indibilis) to whom Allucius (or Allucius)

Virgin of Mercy (painting, 15th-16th century)
LRI4572217 Virgin of Mercy (painting, 15th-16th century) by Fra Bartolomeo (1475-1517); Museo Nazionale di Villa Guinigi, Lucca, Tuscany

The four temperaments: the blood (warm and kind). Xylography, Augsburg 1480
GIA4747010 The four temperaments: the blood (warm and kind). Xylography, Augsburg 1480. by German School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The four temperaments)

A man shares his table with a poor in need Miniature taken from "
LRI4668301 A man shares his table with a poor in need Miniature taken from " Le livre de bonnes moreurs de Jacques Legrand" 1490 Chantilly, Musee Conde by French School

Charite Painting by Andrea del Sarto (1486-1531) 1518 Sun. 1. 85 x 1. 37 m. Paris
JLJ4668140 Charite Painting by Andrea del Sarto (1486-1531) 1518 Sun. 1.85 x 1.37 m. Paris. by Sarto, Andrea del (1486-1530); Louvre, Paris

Representation of Saint Thomas de Villeneuve doing charity ( Painting, 17th century)
LRI4695319 Representation of Saint Thomas de Villeneuve doing charity ( Painting, 17th century) by Fiasella, Domenico Il Sarzana (1589-1669); Santa Maria della Consolazione, Genoa

L aumone dans le bureau d un notaire - Almsgiving in a Notary
FIA5401624 L aumone dans le bureau d un notaire - Almsgiving in a Notarys Office par Duck, Jacob (1600/10-1667), - Oil on wood, 32x57 - Private Collection by Duck

Alphonse (Alfonso Gieronimo) by Ornano 1548-1610 during the plague of Bordeaux 1604
XEE4156424 Alphonse (Alfonso Gieronimo) by Ornano 1548-1610 during the plague of Bordeaux 1604 - engraving of 1860 by Unknown Artist

Amone. Beggars tending hats to accommodate coins. End engraving of the 18th century
XEE4178993 Amone. Beggars tending hats to accommodate coins. End engraving of the 18th century. Private collection. by Unknown artist, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amone)

A school girl donates her savings to the Boers children
XEE4177901 A school girl donates her savings to the Boers children. Engraving in " Le petit Parisien", 1902 (engraving) by French School

Philanthropist or deity? : an American millionaire, Mr. Chanel, on vacation in Cannes
XEE4183963 Philanthropist or deity? : an American millionaire, Mr. Chanel, on vacation in Cannes, has fun throwing banknotes to the population through the window of his hotel. Engraving

Distribution of toys to public welfare children on New Years Day
XEE4173397 Distribution of toys to public welfare children on New Years Day. Engraving in " Le Petro Parisien" on 8/01/1893

On Christmas Evening a wealthy little girl gives a toy to two poor children sleeping
XEE4173329 On Christmas Evening a wealthy little girl gives a toy to two poor children sleeping on the sidewalk Une of the newspaper " Le Petit Parisien" on 31/12/1893

Lead, Kindly Light, amid the Encircling Gloom, lead thou me on
659901 Lead, Kindly Light, amid the Encircling Gloom, lead thou me on!...and with the Morn those Angel Faces Smile, which I Have Loved Long Since, and Lost Awhile, 1894 (oil on board) by Paton

Charity (oil on canvas)
476563 Charity (oil on canvas) by Kaulbach, Wilhelm von (1805-74); 77.5X62.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Portrait of William Perry, Aged 21, Standing, Full Length
652174 Portrait of William Perry, Aged 21, Standing, Full Length, in a Gold Embroidered Brown Coat, by a Balustrade, with the Colosseum Beyond, (oil on canvas) by David

St Martin Dividing His Cloak (engraving)
5220318 St Martin Dividing His Cloak (engraving) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Martin Dividing His Cloak)

The Benefactor (engraving)
3646519 The Benefactor (engraving) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Benefactor)

The Princess Charity (colour litho)
3621903 The Princess Charity (colour litho) by Emmerson, Henry Hetherington (1831-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Princess Charity)

Continence of Scipio, 1650-55 (oil on canvas)
3545945 Continence of Scipio, 1650-55 (oil on canvas) by Eeckhout, Gerbrandt van den (1621-74); 133x168 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: The Continence of Scipio)

A girl giving a little peasant boy her bunch of flowers (colour litho)
3622148 A girl giving a little peasant boy her bunch of flowers (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Queen Louise of Prussia at the Christmas market in Berlin (colour litho)
3621029 Queen Louise of Prussia at the Christmas market in Berlin (colour litho) by Knotel, Richard (1857-1914); Private Collection; (add.info)

Thomas Guy and the Bridal Pair on Old London Bridge (engraving)
6008106 Thomas Guy and the Bridal Pair on Old London Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Guy and the Bridal Pair on Old London Bridge)

Would you like some Chocolat des Gourmets? (chromolitho)
1094181 Would you like some Chocolat des Gourmets? (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Would you like some Chocolat des Gourmets)

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

Clovis II, Frankish King of Neustria and Burgundy (engraving)
969121 Clovis II, Frankish King of Neustria and Burgundy (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clovis II (637-658), Frankish King of Neustria and Burgundy

The Christmas Rose (colour litho)
976283 The Christmas Rose (colour litho) by Eland, John Shenton (1873-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Christmas Rose)

The Children in the Wood
LLM460053 The Children in the Wood by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Children in the Wood)

The History of Tom Thumb
LLM460047 The History of Tom Thumb by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of Tom Thumb)

The Sand Castle
LLM460044 The Sand Castle by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sand Castle. Illustration for Home Kindness (Thomas Nelson, c 1880).); © Look and Learn

Be Kind to Thy Mother
LLM460040 Be Kind to Thy Mother by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Be Kind to Thy Mother. Illustration for Home Kindness (Thomas Nelson)

St. Martin Cutting his Cloak (coloured chalks on paper)
PNH430974 St. Martin Cutting his Cloak (coloured chalks on paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 122x58.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Great Expectations - This Is Very Liberal On Your Part Pip, 1862 (engraving)
2563240 Great Expectations - This Is Very Liberal On Your Part Pip, 1862 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 11x14 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Published by Gardner A)

Mireille (colour litho)
2818449 Mireille (colour litho) by Cot, Pierre Auguste (1837-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mireille. Painting by Pierre-Auguste Cot in the Musee du Luxembourg. Mireille. Tableau de Cot)

A Kindly Cottager (colour litho)
2796494 A Kindly Cottager (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kindly Cottager. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1897.); © Look and Learn

Window depicting Pyschomachia: Generosity and Avarice (stained glass)
1278739 Window depicting Pyschomachia: Generosity and Avarice (stained glass) by French School, (14th century); St. Jean-Baptiste, Niederhaslach, France; (add.info.: St)

Henri IV, King of the Poor who wants all his subjects to have a chicken for Sunday dinner
CHT285237 Henri IV, King of the Poor who wants all his subjects to have a chicken for Sunday dinner, c.1900 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Irish Gratitude, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1782 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191208 Irish Gratitude, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1782 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Francois Fenelon (1651-1715) rapporte une vache volee a un paysan - Fenelon returns a
FIA5408063 Francois Fenelon (1651-1715) rapporte une vache volee a un paysan - Fenelon returns a Stolen Cow to a Peasant, by Hersent, Louis (1777-1860). Oil on canvas. Dimension : 97, 5x109, 5 cm

Le bon samaritain - The Parable of the Good Samaritan, by Bassano, Francesco
FIA5409933 Le bon samaritain - The Parable of the Good Samaritan, by Bassano, Francesco, the Younger (1549-1592). Oil on canvas, ca. 1575. Dimension : 73x98, 4 cm

Magnanimity of Scipio, detail from Glories of Scipio Africanus and Alexander the Great
AIS5382703 Magnanimity of Scipio, detail from Glories of Scipio Africanus and Alexander the Great, 1743 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Cordellina

Episode of the life of Sainte Radegonde (Radegundis) de Poitiers (519-587)
LRI4667047 Episode of the life of Sainte Radegonde (Radegundis) de Poitiers (519-587), wife of Clotaire I, king of the Franks: Radegonde during his charity works serves at the table of the poor

Altarpiece of the life of Saint Nicholas: birth, vocation
LRI4570682 Altarpiece of the life of Saint Nicholas: birth, vocation, charity to the three poor girls (oil on wood, 1437) by Angelico

Fete de l enfance: sale of happy childhood toys for poor childhood on the Champs
XEE4184756 Fete de l enfance: sale of happy childhood toys for poor childhood on the Champs Elysees in Paris. Print on the headline of " L illustrious du petit journal", 1933

The Wheel of the Annunziata (Painting, 1877)
LRI4580539 The Wheel of the Annunziata (Painting, 1877) by Toma, Gioacchino (1838-91); Galleria Nazionale d Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio

Liberality of Cimon the Athenian inviting the people to take the fruits of their garden
JLJ4598537 Liberality of Cimon the Athenian inviting the people to take the fruits of their garden. Painting by Christmas Halle (1711-1781), 1776. Oil on canvas. Dim: 3, 22 X 3, 22m

The Seven Works of Misericord These are the duties of charity to which Christians are
JLJ4595081 The Seven Works of Misericord These are the duties of charity to which Christians are subject. Painting by David Teniers II the young (1610-1690), 17th century Sun

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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.