Generosity Collection (#7)

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

Saint Martin and the poor Altarpiece detail of the cathedral of Seu d
LRI4638757 Saint Martin and the poor Altarpiece detail of the cathedral of Seu d Urgell by the master of Seu d Urgell, 12th century Spain (St Martin and the poor)

The Seven Works of Mercy, assistance to the sick and infirm
LRI4586539 The Seven Works of Mercy, assistance to the sick and infirm, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief) by Buglioni, Santi (1494-1576) (attr.to); Ospedale del Ceppo, Pistoia

Religious Queteurs Painting by Giuseppe Gambarini (1680-1725), 18th century
JLJ4587969 Religious Queteurs Painting by Giuseppe Gambarini (1680-1725), 18th century, by Gambarini, Giuseppe (1680-1725); Louvre, Paris

Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius pardons the defeated enemies, c. 176-180 (Marble relief)
LRI4587721 Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius pardons the defeated enemies, c.176-180 (Marble relief) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Musei Capitolini, Rome

Charity. Nuns distribute food to the poor on the street
JLJ4688816 Charity. Nuns distribute food to the poor on the street. Painting by Francois Bonvin (1817-1887), 1851. Niort, Musee d Agescy by Bonvin, Francois (1817-87); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Niort

Old Neapolitan metiers: a noble gives a coin to a palmiscian - (Old Neapolitan trades
LRI4644201 Old Neapolitan metiers: a noble gives a coin to a palmiscian - (Old Neapolitan trades: a rich man gives money to a poor story teller)

All Saints A mourning family going to the cemetery gives a coin to an old man doing
JLJ4653645 All Saints A mourning family going to the cemetery gives a coin to an old man doing alumone. Painting by Emile Friant (1863-1932) 1888 Sun

Abraham and Melchisedech The king of Salem Melchisedech
LRI4664480 Abraham and Melchisedech The king of Salem Melchisedech (Melchisedec or Melchizedek or Melkisedeq or Melki-Tsedeq or Melki Tsedeq) offers Abraham

Simon the Cyrenean helps Jesus to carry his cross. 1560 (painting)
LRI4611779 Simon the Cyrenean helps Jesus to carry his cross. 1560 (painting) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); Prado, Madrid

Jesuites mission providing cheap meals in China Photograph of the beginning of the 20th
JLJ4609846 Jesuites mission providing cheap meals in China Photograph of the beginning of the 20th century - Private collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info)

Saint Elizabeth of Hungary (1207-1231) caring for the sick
LSE4314723 Saint Elizabeth of Hungary (1207-1231) caring for the sick. Painting by Pierre Auguste Cot (1837-1883), oil on canvas, 19th century French art

Victor Hugo (1802-1885) with the poor children of Veules en Caux (Veules-en-Caux
XEE4178433 Victor Hugo (1802-1885) with the poor children of Veules en Caux (Veules-en-Caux) to whom he offered a banquet on 24 September 1882

Charity. In love of the good of Sauvageot, second half of the 19th century
LSE4110532 Charity. In love of the good of Sauvageot, second half of the 19th century. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charity)

Les eulogies de Saint Martin - in "Les chroniceurs de l
LSE4109210 Les eulogies de Saint Martin - in " Les chroniceurs de l histoire de France" by Mme de Witt, 1883 by French School

"King Alfred the Great (849-899) forgets the cakes prepared by the Danish house
XEE4155338 " King Alfred the Great (849-899) forgets the cakes prepared by the Danish house under her roof at Athelney, and burns them, 878 (engraving) by French School

On the occasion of his future (1227), the young Louis IX made prisoners delivate
XEE4154900 On the occasion of his future (1227), the young Louis IX made prisoners delivate - engraving in " Les Hommes Celebres de la France" by Louis Dumas 1889 by French School

Robert II, the Pious (ca. 970-1031) releases conspirators - Robert II dit "
XEE4148981 Robert II, the Pious (ca. 970-1031) releases conspirators - Robert II dit " The Pious" (ca 972-1031)

Francois Rabelais (1494-1553), cure for handicaps. Engraving from 1880 in "
XEE4139412 Francois Rabelais (1494-1553), cure for handicaps. Engraving from 1880 in " La republique illustree" private collection

Give Me A Bite, 1883 (oil on canvas)
CH466684 Give Me A Bite, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Geoffroy, Henri Jules Jean (1853-1924); 36.8x26.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: donne-m en un peu; ); Photo eChristies Images; French

The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Great Supper (chromolitho)
6001774 The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Great Supper (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parables of Christ)

Allegory of Magnanimity, c. 1670 (oil on canvas)
5242270 Allegory of Magnanimity, c.1670 (oil on canvas) by Giordano, Luca (1634-1705); 180.3x180.3 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; Italian, out of copyright

The Widows Mite, engraved by L. Dumont, c. 1868 (engraving)
OTB141774 The Widows Mite, engraved by L. Dumont, c.1868 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The King of Belgium together with his staff officers digging out the trenches
486934 The King of Belgium together with his staff officers digging out the trenches, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

The History of Tom Thumb
LLM460049 The History of Tom Thumb by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of Tom Thumb)

Playing at Horses
LLM460045 Playing at Horses by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Playing at Horses. Illustration for Home Kindness (Thomas Nelson, c 1880).); © Look and Learn

Be Kind to Thy Father
LLM460039 Be Kind to Thy Father by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Be Kind to Thy Father. Illustration for Home Kindness (Thomas Nelson)

Charity (stained glass)
NCO366838 Charity (stained glass) by Jervais, Thomas (d.1799); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info)

Alms from a Beggar at Ornans, 1868 (graphite with stumping, squared
877070 Alms from a Beggar at Ornans, 1868 (graphite with stumping, squared, with touches of crayon on cream wove paper) by Courbet

Visiting the poor, illustration from Le Magasin Pittoresque, Paris
CHT286978 Visiting the poor, illustration from Le Magasin Pittoresque, Paris, 1844 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Girardet, Karl (1813-71); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The good Samaritan, illustration from a catechism L Histoire Sainte
REV326578 The good Samaritan, illustration from a catechism L Histoire Sainte, published by Charles Delagrave, Paris, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School

Ms EAB 664 The Good Samaritan, from the Codex Purpureus (vellum) (b / w photo)
XIR252746 Ms EAB 664 The Good Samaritan, from the Codex Purpureus (vellum) (b/w photo) by Byzantine School, (6th century); Museo Diocesano, Rossano

Richard pardons the archer who shot him
LLM339222 Richard pardons the archer who shot him by Doyle, James William Edmund (1822-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard pardons the archer who shot him)

Charity at Christmas
LLM454846 Charity at Christmas by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charity at Christmas. Illustration from Christmas with the Poets (Ward Lock)

Charity
LLM454824 Charity by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charity. Illustration from Christmas with the Poets (Ward Lock, 1869).); © Look and Learn

There are some who take up the battle-axe and there are others who stop tigers
473434 There are some who take up the battle-axe and there are others who stop tigers, but givers are scarce, 1932 (colour litho) by Bull

Rich mans kichen staff at work
A rich mans kichen staff at work, depicting the hospitality and charity of old times, when food was given away to poor people. 16th century

Napoleons Generosity (engraving)
2786780 Napoleons Generosity (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleons Generosity. Illustration for Chatterbox (1880)

An Eastern Legend (engraving)
2781025 An Eastern Legend (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Eastern Legend. Illustration for Chatterbox (1889).); © Look and Learn

St Marys Church, Woodstock (b / w photo)
3092508 St Marys Church, Woodstock (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Marys Church, Woodstock)

Mabel Knibbs of Windsor with her new handbag, 1941
The Sketch featured this picture in their We Take Off Our Hat To- page on 18th June 1941. " Mabel Knibbs of Windsor, fourteen year old member of the Windsor Youth Club detatchment

Robert II of France distributing alms (chromolitho)
1094329 Robert II of France distributing alms (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert II of France distributing alms)

Mry Mary Blaize (colour litho)
979509 Mry Mary Blaize (colour litho) by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mry Mary Blaize. Illustration for The Panjandrum Picture Book (Frederick Warne)

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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.