Charity Collection (page 6)

The Virgin and Child Appearing to Saint Francis of Assisi, 1680s (oil on canvas)
XOS5877350 The Virgin and Child Appearing to Saint Francis of Assisi, 1680s (oil on canvas) by Giordano, Luca (1634-1705); 273x229 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

The Good Samaritan, c.1842 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879731 The Good Samaritan, c.1842 (oil on fabric) by Decamps, Alexandre Gabriel (1803-60); 54x71 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps)

The redemption of captives by Saint Peter Nolasco, 1599 (sculpture on wood)
AIS5332866 The redemption of captives by Saint Peter Nolasco, 1599 (sculpture on wood); (add.info.: Pierre Nolasque paye la rancon pour liberer les captifs des berberes d'Afrique du nord - PETER)

Royal Regate of Henley (or Henley on Thames, England), circa 1880. Spectators take a picnic on the bank in summer
NWI4961990 Royal Regate of Henley (or Henley on Thames, England), circa 1880. Spectators take a picnic on the bank in summer. Illustration 19th century

Fete de la Charite, Place Saint Ferreol in Marseille. Oil on paper by Amable Louis Crapelet (1822-1867)
JEB4850550 Fete de la Charite, Place Saint Ferreol in Marseille. Oil on paper by Amable Louis Crapelet (1822-1867). Musee du Vieux Marseille.; Musee du Vieux-Marseille, Marseille

France, Photograph of a blind person doing the almone and titled: Don't forget a poor blind, 1863
LUX4731427 France, Photograph of a blind person doing the almone and titled: Don't forget a poor blind, 1863; (add.info.: France)

A couple of devoted servants adopt an orphan, 1887 (engraving)
ELD4834956 A couple of devoted servants adopt an orphan, 1887 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: A couple of devoted servants whose masters just died)

A young boy giving charity to a destitute mother and child. 1/1/1880 (engraving)
5616017 A young boy giving charity to a destitute mother and child. 1/1/1880 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

F1 Teams 12 Hour Charity Karting Event
Members of the Formula One teams compete in a 12 hour charity karting event in aid of Deeping Round Table. F1 Teams 12 Hour Charity Karting Event, Daytona Karting Centre, Milton Keynes, England

Salvation Army members meeting people in need of help. Meeting of the members of the army of salvation and the needy
NWI4960319 Salvation Army members meeting people in need of help. Meeting of the members of the army of salvation and the needy, United States, 1880 (Christian mission of charity)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: little sister of the poor, court with the clerge and employees, 1895
LUX4797540 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: little sister of the poor, court with the clerge and employees, 1895; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

Representation of Saint Vincent de Paul (1581-1660)s of an assembly of the Daughters of Charity congregation aiming to
ELD4859743 Representation of Saint Vincent de Paul (1581-1660)s of an assembly of the Daughters of Charity congregation aiming to rescue the poor, 1648 (Vincent de Paul)

Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 17, Satirique en N & B
ICA4874178 Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 17, Satirique en N & B, 1905_7_23: Le boulet clerical - Anticlericalisme - Eg parasite social; (add.info)

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220563 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220559 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

The blind organist of the Pont des Arts, a mother and her child give a play to the musician
FLO4718380 The blind organist of the Pont des Arts, a mother and her child give a play to the musician, followed by a legionnaire and a young woman - Eau forte after an illustration by Victor Auver

Beggar boy, 1891
3479529 Beggar boy, 1891; (add.info.: Little boy begging in a London street. From the Quiver, Cassel & Co, London. 1891.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Beggar boy, 1795
3479528 Beggar boy, 1795; (add.info.: Beggar boy being turned away by a righteous householder, circa 1795.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Beggar, 1850
3479525 A Beggar, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a Beggar approaching a middle class lady, seeking money. Woodcut illustration.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Blessed to Give, 1850
3478243 Blessed to Give, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled Blessed to Give'. Illustrated by Robert Barnes (1840-1895). Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

St Nicholas of Myra (300-399) Christian prelate, imprisoned by Diocletian and released by Constantine
535071 St Nicholas of Myra (300-399) Christian prelate, imprisoned by Diocletian and released by Constantine, (Santa Claus riding through town distributing gifts to children)

St. Nicholas of Myra (300-399) Christian prelate, imprisoned by Diocletian and released by Constantine
535032 St. Nicholas of Myra (300-399) Christian prelate, imprisoned by Diocletian and released by Constantine, here distributing gifts. Santa Claus

Distribution of soup outside a restaurant, Paris, France (engraving)
8631480 Distribution of soup outside a restaurant, Paris, France (engraving) by Mejanel, Pierre (1837-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Distribution of soup outside a restaurant, Paris, France)

Dr Barnardo and Lord Shaftesbury (litho)
8670452 Dr Barnardo and Lord Shaftesbury (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Barnardo and Lord Shaftesbury)

Orphan working school, Haverstock Hill, Hampstead Road, London (engraving)
8677161 Orphan working school, Haverstock Hill, Hampstead Road, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orphan working school, Haverstock Hill)

The Fleet Prison (litho)
8670460 The Fleet Prison (litho) by Stacey, W.S. (1846-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fleet Prison. Illustration for Heroes of Modern Crusades)

Father Mathew at Greenock (litho)
8670457 Father Mathew at Greenock (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father Mathew at Greenock)

For Charles H Bennett's Benefit (b/w photo)
8675777 For Charles H Bennett's Benefit (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: For Charles H Bennett's Benefit)

Centenary festival of the Orphan Wrking School, at the London Tavern, 27 February 1858 (engraving)
8676301 Centenary festival of the Orphan Wrking School, at the London Tavern, 27 February 1858 (engraving) by English School

Humanity lesson. Education of a young girl, c.1790 (engraving)
2069719 Humanity lesson. Education of a young girl, c.1790 (engraving) by Drolling, Martin (1752-1817); (add.info.: Education. La lecon d'humanite. Coll. Part. Education. Humanity lesson)

"Take Laura" she said very gently (colour litho)
8644927 "Take Laura" she said very gently (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Take Laura" she said very gently)

International Challenge of Go-Kart Championships
Rubens Barrichello (BRA) and Tony Kanaan (BRA) International Challenge of Go-Kart Championships, Ingleses Kart Track, Florianopolis, Brazil, 24-25 November 2007

Advertisement for the Cheyne Hospital for Children, Chelsea (b/w photo)
8626980 Advertisement for the Cheyne Hospital for Children, Chelsea (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for the Cheyne Hospital for Children)

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Caritas, 1535 (oil on panel)
8712015 Caritas, 1535 (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas the Elder (1472-1553); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Lucas Cranach the Elder Caritas is Latin and means charity or)

On the manufacture of guns for the Republic of Venice by Carlo Camozzi di Bergamo (fl.1712), in Italian and Latin
8859410 On the manufacture of guns for the Republic of Venice by Carlo Camozzi di Bergamo (fl.1712), in Italian and Latin, illustrated manuscript on paper, Venice

The headquarters of the Foundation Whitgift in Croydon founded by the Archbishop di Canterbury in 1596
3562754 The headquarters of the Foundation Whitgift in Croydon founded by the Archbishop di Canterbury in 1596 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Croydon)

A charitable woman visiting a sick and poor woman. 1872 (engraving)
5615922 A charitable woman visiting a sick and poor woman. 1872 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

A lady taking a hamper of Christmas food to cottagers. 1883 (engraving)
5615944 A lady taking a hamper of Christmas food to cottagers. 1883 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

A girl making a donation to the poor
5616482 A girl making a donation to the poor; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a little girl making a donation to the poor of Paris. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1867); Universal History Archive/UIG

Opportunists pretending to be gardeners
5616099 Opportunists pretending to be gardeners; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting opportunists pretending to be gardeners in order to excite charity in more affluent classes. Dated 19th Century)

A new entrant at Babies Castle Hawkhurst
5616507 A new entrant at Babies Castle Hawkhurst; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a new entrant at Babies Castle Hawkhurst, a children's home founded by Dr)

Painting. Anonymous. Sainte Elisabeth of Thuringe practisising charity. Oil on canvas. 18th century
6262022 Painting. Anonymous. Sainte Elisabeth of Thuringe practisising charity. Oil on canvas. 18th century.; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Hotel-Dieu in Paris, 1865
LUX4818074 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Hotel-Dieu in Paris, 1865; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Hotel-Dieu in Paris, 1865); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49): student good sisters visiting retirement homes, 1920
LUX4806228 France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49): student good sisters visiting retirement homes, 1920; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire)

Martin Luther as a Kurrendesaenger in front the Cotta family in Eisenach, coulered image (unknown artist)
UTD4926775 Martin Luther as a Kurrendesaenger in front the Cotta family in Eisenach, coulered image (unknown artist) from : " Doktor Martin Luthers Leben

Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 18, Satirique en N & B
ICA4874229 Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 18, Satirique en N & B, 1905_7_30: La galette de la bonne peire - Anticlericalism - Cupidite/Avarice - Devot/Paroissien, Pear

Representation of Henry II of the Holy Empire (973-1024). 19th century, (engraving)
ELD4908036 Representation of Henry II of the Holy Empire (973-1024). 19th century, (engraving).; Private Collection; (add.info.: St Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor.); Photo © The Holbarn Archive

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"Unleashing the Power of Charity: A Journey through Time and Generosity" Step into history at the Royal Air Force Display Poster in Hendon, where acts soared to new heights. Witness the selflessness that built a community at Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools in Cheadle Hulme. Find solace and compassion at Mount Pleasant Hotel in Kings Cross, London, where hearts opened wide to those in need. Follow the footsteps on Christmas Steps in Bristol, where kindness paved the way for brighter futures. Marvel at Batoni's masterpiece "Return of the Prodigal Son, " capturing a timeless tale of forgiveness and love. The Royal Air Force Display Poster reminds us how even heroes extend their hands towards charitable causes. Witness bravery personified as crew members from Barry lifeboat Arthur and Blanche Harris Frederick Batten and Eric Fry save lives against all odds. Remember Freddie Mercury's philanthropic spirit alongside his legendary music career with British rock group Queen. Reflect upon Eleazer Wheelock's noble act founding Dartmouth College back in 1770, shaping countless lives through education. Honor Ken Bean and Ieuan Bateman, crewmen of Fishguard and Goodwick Lifeboat who exemplify courage intertwined with charity. In this tapestry of humanity, these hints remind us that charity knows no boundaries or limitations, and is an enduring force that unites us all – whether it be through artistry or lifesaving endeavors – reminding us to give generously without expecting anything in return.