Forgiveness Collection (#3)

Inauguration quarrel, penitence of Canossa: In Canossa, the Emperor Henry IV of the Holy Roman Empire (1050-1106)
ELD4849310 Inauguration quarrel, penitence of Canossa: In Canossa, the Emperor Henry IV of the Holy Roman Empire (1050-1106)

Penitent Magdalene, 1453-1455 (wooden statue)
7260244 Penitent Magdalene, 1453-1455 (wooden statue) by Donatello, (c.1386-1466); 188 cm; Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Otto I, King of East Francia, forgiving his son Liudolf, Duke of Swabia, for rebelling against him, c954 (engraving)
7147860 Otto I, King of East Francia, forgiving his son Liudolf, Duke of Swabia, for rebelling against him, c954 (engraving) by Roeber, Fritz (1851-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Otto I)

Repentant Mary Magdalene par Giampietrino (1 Half of 16th cen. ), First Half of 16th cen
FIA5401005 Repentant Mary Magdalene par Giampietrino (1 Half of 16th cen.), First Half of 16th cen. - Tempera on panel, 49x39 - State Hermitage, St

Otto I, King of East Francia, reconciled with his brother, Henry, who had plotted to have him assassinated in 941
7147857 Otto I, King of East Francia, reconciled with his brother, Henry, who had plotted to have him assassinated in 941 (engraving) by Zick

Philippa Welseren or Philippine Welser (1527-1580) implores the forgiveness of Ferdinand I of Habsburg
XEE4180235 Philippa Welseren or Philippine Welser (1527-1580) implores the forgiveness of Ferdinand I of Habsburg, Emperor of Germany (1503-1564)

Saint Jerome forgiving the Thieves (panel)
6041651 Saint Jerome forgiving the Thieves (panel) by Machiavelli, Zanobi (1418-79); 17.3x41.7 cm; Private Collection

Consolation (oil on canvas)
6448726 Consolation (oil on canvas) by Cary, Stephen Francis (1808-80); 86.4x111.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cary, Stephen Francis (1808-80))

Rime of the Ancient Mariner O shrieve me holy man
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, O shrieve me, shrieve me, holy man !. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is the longest major poem by the English poet

The courage of a mother
[url=http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php?action=file&lightboxID=11047139][img]http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5809/5232617.2/0_702d2_40b270_orig[/img][/url] Engraving by Gustave Dore

Prodigal son in his fathers arms
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the New Testament by Gustave Dore showing the Prodigal son in his fathers arms

Spirits in Purgatory
" A troop of spirits in purgatory, a scene from Dantes inferno. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

John kneeling for forgiveness before Richard (engraving)
7160936 John kneeling for forgiveness before Richard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John kneeling for forgiveness before Richard)

Return of the Prodigal Son (engraving)
7172456 Return of the Prodigal Son (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Return of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15)

The Prodigals Return, 1869 (oil on canvas)
7063470 The Prodigals Return, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); 120x91.5 cm; Private Collection

Ivan IV le Terrible (1530-1584) etreint son fils Ivan Ivanovich (1554-1581)
FIA5336969 Ivan IV le Terrible (1530-1584) etreint son fils Ivan Ivanovich (1554-1581) qu il vient de blesser mortellement lors d une dispute, le vendredi 16 novembre 1581

Jonah and the whale (engraving)
7172410 Jonah and the whale (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jonah and the whale (Jonah 2)

"Le retour du fils prodigue"(Return of the Prodigal Son) Peinture de l ecole italienne
FIA5367473 " Le retour du fils prodigue" (Return of the Prodigal Son) Peinture de l ecole italienne. 17eme siecle State Art Museum of Belorussian Republik, Minsk

"La Madeleine repentante"Peinture de Domenikos Theotokopoulos dit El Greco (1541-1614)
FIA5399436 " La Madeleine repentante" Peinture de Domenikos Theotokopoulos dit El Greco (1541-1614) 16eme siecle - El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614) - 1577 - Oil on canvas - 156

Christ and the Adulterous Woman (oil)
7076609 Christ and the Adulterous Woman (oil) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 97.8x134.5 cm; Private Collection

Return of the Prodigal Son (coloured engraving)
7153902 Return of the Prodigal Son (coloured engraving) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Return of the Prodigal Son)

Jesus Christ and Zacchaeus the tax collector (engraving)
7172464 Jesus Christ and Zacchaeus the tax collector (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Christ and Zacchaeus the tax collector (luke 19)

"Forgive me this once"(engraving)
7177804 " Forgive me this once" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Forgive me this once." Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas)

The wife of Prussian general Franz Ludwig von Hatzfeld asking Napoleon to spare her husbands life (litho)
7184940 The wife of Prussian general Franz Ludwig von Hatzfeld asking Napoleon to spare her husbands life (litho) by French School

Prodigal son returned (colour litho)
7172951 Prodigal son returned (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prodigal son returned (Luke 15:20)

John baptizing Christ in the River Jordan (colour litho)
7153773 John baptizing Christ in the River Jordan (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John baptizing Christ in the River Jordan)

Jesus and the woman caught in adultery (engraving)
7172458 Jesus and the woman caught in adultery (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus and the woman caught in adultery (John 8)

Institution of the Confession (chromolitho)
7185046 Institution of the Confession (chromolitho) by Angelico, Fra (c.1387-1455) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Institution of the Confession)

The Magdalene, also known as The Pain, 1869 (Oil on Canvas)
7212083 The Magdalene, also known as The Pain, 1869 (Oil on Canvas) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Magdalene, also known as The Pain, 1869)

Guerre de Troie : le pardon d Helene - Tapisserie de laine et soie de la manufacture de Bruxelles
FIA5388541 Guerre de Troie : le pardon d Helene - Tapisserie de laine et soie de la manufacture de Bruxelles, 1515-1525 Dim 320x247 cm Fundacion Banco Santander by Belgian School

Cromwells daughter urging repentance (engraving)
7192591 Cromwells daughter urging repentance (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cromwells daughter urging repentance)

The Unforgiving Servant (engraving)
7184043 The Unforgiving Servant (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Unforgiving Servant. Illustration for The Prize, 1885.); © Look and Learn

"Behold, Lord, the Half of my Goods I give to the Poor"(engraving)
7182816 " Behold, Lord, the Half of my Goods I give to the Poor" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Behold, Lord)

Le retour du fils prodigue. Peinture de Henryk Siemiradzki (1843-1902), huile sur toile
FIA5365954 Le retour du fils prodigue. Peinture de Henryk Siemiradzki (1843-1902), huile sur toile. Art polonais, 19e siecle, academisme. M. Kroshitsky Art Museum, Sebastopol (Ukraine)

"Les pecheurs devant la Vierge et l enfant"(The Sinners before the Virgin) Peinture de Peeter (Peter)
FIA5337617 " Les pecheurs devant la Vierge et l enfant" (The Sinners before the Virgin) Peinture de Peeter (Peter) van Lint (1609-1690) 17eme siecle State Open-air Museum Palace Gatchina

Page from the Childrens Daily Bread (engraving)
7186887 Page from the Childrens Daily Bread (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Childrens Daily Bread, A Picture, Text, and Verse)

St Jerome Penitent in the Wilderness
Vintage engraving by Albrech Durer, showing St Jerome Penitent in the Wilderness, c.1496. Saint Jerome c.aO347 to 420 was a Latin Christian priest, confessor, theologian and historian

Jesus and the woman taken in adultery (oil on canvas)
6463987 Jesus and the woman taken in adultery (oil on canvas) by Palma Il Giovane (Jacopo Negretti) (1548-1628); 100x119 cm; Musei di Strada Nuova, Palazzo Bianco, Genoa

8c Columbus Restored to Favor single, 1893. Creator: American Bank Note Company
8c Columbus Restored to Favor single, 1893. Mint; Design of the stamp taken from a painting by Francisco Jover entitled " Columbus Restored to Favor"

Did anyone ever forgive an awkward visit? from the Little Miseries of Human Life, 1843

La fin du schisme d Anaclet II (1090-1138), l antipape s
FIA5408867 La fin du schisme d Anaclet II (1090-1138), l antipapes agenouille devant le pape Innocent II (mort en 1143) - The end of the schism of Anacletus

Francoise de Montmorency-Fosseux (Montmorency Fosseux) (1566-1641
XEE4192760 Francoise de Montmorency-Fosseux (Montmorency Fosseux) (1566-1641) asks forgiveness to Queen Marguerite de Valois (1553-1615), known as Queen Margot

Royaumont Bible, New Testament: The Adultere Woman. Jesus Christ is divinely deluding
XEE4138063 Royaumont Bible, New Testament: The Adultere Woman. Jesus Christ is divinely deluding himself from the traps which the Jews laid upon him

Royaumont Bible, New Testament: Dinner at Simon the Pharisee s
XEE4138011 Royaumont Bible, New Testament: Dinner at Simon the Pharisee s. Mary Magdalene went to cry at the feet of Jesus Christ at Simon the Pharisee, and obtained the forgiveness of her sins

Jesus Christ and the woman taken in adultery (oil on canvas, 1593-1594)
LRI4603385 Jesus Christ and the woman taken in adultery (oil on canvas, 1593-1594) by Carracci, Agostino (1557-1602); Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan

Washing of the Feet: Mary Madgalene leaning on the feet of Christ Miniature from a
LRI4647884 Washing of the Feet: Mary Madgalene leaning on the feet of Christ Miniature from a gradual antiphonary (tropair) (ms)

Benedict forgives the monk who, trying to escape the monastery
LRI4695343 Benedict forgives the monk who, trying to escape the monastery, found a snake on his way (Benedict forgives the monk who, trying to escape the monastery)

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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.