Gifting Collection

Adoration of the Magi, 1510-20 (oil on wood)
8620043 Adoration of the Magi, 1510-20 (oil on wood) by Garofalo, Benvenuto Tisi da (1481-1559); Galleria Nazionale (Complesso Monumentale della Pilotta), Parma, Emilia-Romagna

Adoration of the magi with st Clare and Francis, c.1510 (oil on panel)
8620034 Adoration of the magi with st Clare and Francis, c.1510 (oil on panel) by Volponi, Giovanni Battista (lo Scalabrino) (1489-1561); Galleria Nazionale (Complesso Monumentale della Pilotta)

Tabakschnupfer / Tobacco Snuff (colour litho)
8666163 Tabakschnupfer / Tobacco Snuff (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tabakschnupfer. Schone Tabakdosen sind in Museen aufbewahrt)

Foundation of Melk Abbey, 1089 (engraving)
8625791 Foundation of Melk Abbey, 1089 (engraving) by Geiger, Peter Johann Nepomuk (1805-80); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foundation of Melk Abbey, Lower Austria, 1089)

Leopold V of Austria presenting the monks of Heiligenkreuz Abbey with a relic of the True Cross, 1188 (engraving)
8625853 Leopold V of Austria presenting the monks of Heiligenkreuz Abbey with a relic of the True Cross, 1188 (engraving) by Geiger

The spices, c.1910 (print)
7293368 The spices, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Spices as New Year gift in the XVIth cent. Imagery in: Histoire anecdotique de l'alimentation, France)

As Santa is playing the piano, he is epitated by two children eager to receive their gifts. 19th century drawing
FGL5484421 As Santa is playing the piano, he is epitated by two children eager to receive their gifts. 19th century drawing; Fototeca Gilardi

Father Christmas in the Snow, Victorian Postcard
BAL12951 Father Christmas in the Snow, Victorian Postcard; Private Collection

The Dream of Paris, 1536 (oil on panel)
5859904 The Dream of Paris, 1536 (oil on panel) by Gerung or Gerou, Matthias (c.1500-68/70); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Matthias Gerung)

Adoration of the Shepherds, c. 1670 (oil on canvas)
XOS5877694 Adoration of the Shepherds, c. 1670 (oil on canvas) by Dolci, Carlo (1616-86); 108x90.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Carlo Dolci)

Silver vase presented to Captain T E Rogers, former Superintendent of the Bengal Marine (engraving)
8676790 Silver vase presented to Captain T E Rogers, former Superintendent of the Bengal Marine (engraving) by English School

November and December (chromolitho)
8677388 November and December (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: November and December, All Saints Day and Christmas)

The Three Wise Men (colour litho)
8675674 The Three Wise Men (colour litho) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Three Wise Men)

Frederick III presents the wreath of poetry to Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini
7278137 Frederick III presents the wreath of poetry to Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini; Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick III presents the wreath of poetry to Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini)

The cherries, c.1910 (print)
7293308 The cherries, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Grigory Potemkin offers cherries to empress the great Catherine of Russia)

Martin Luther together with his family in front of the Christmas tree (engraving)
UTD4915952 Martin Luther together with his family in front of the Christmas tree (engraving); (add.info.: Luthers pleasure of winter time (original text)

Mother and children handing out the presents from the Christmas tree, 1891 (engraving)
3478768 Mother and children handing out the presents from the Christmas tree, 1891 (engraving); (add.info.: Mother and children handing out the presents from the Christmas tree)

William Penn, c.1820 (engraving)
8698407 William Penn, c.1820 (engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); (add.info.: History. USA. The quaker William Penn with native americans, Pennsylvania)

Easter holiday, c.1860-1880 (illustration)
8698397 Easter holiday, c.1860-1880 (illustration); (add.info.: Society. Holidays. Child gifts for easter. Illustration, France, ca 1860-80.); © Archives Charmet

A Santa Claus through the windowpanes passes a doll in his hand, under the snowflakes, 1907 (chromolithograph)
1126043 A Santa Claus through the windowpanes passes a doll in his hand, under the snowflakes, 1907 (chromolithograph); Private Collection; (add.info)

Christmas Day Gifts Certificate, 1915 (colour litho)
8673081 Christmas Day Gifts Certificate, 1915 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Day Gifts Certificate, 1915)

I'm saying it with flowers (colour litho)
8672524 I'm saying it with flowers (colour litho) by Richardson, Agnes (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: "I'm saying it with flowers." Cute couple)

Winter Scenes, 1937: The Silvretta Mountains (b/w photo)
8671703 Winter Scenes, 1937: The Silvretta Mountains (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Silvretta Mountains)

Reception after Cortez's return, in Toledo, Spain, 1528, Liebig painting
7277896 Reception after Cortez's return, in Toledo, Spain, 1528, Liebig painting; Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception after Cortez's return, in Toledo, Spain, 1528, Liebig painting)

Peaches in France, c.1910 (print)
7293297 Peaches in France, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Peaches of Montreuil (wall bars peaches). King Louis XV of France eat peaches in the garden of M

Christmas angle bringing gifts for the children (engraving)
UIG5414652 Christmas angle bringing gifts for the children (engraving); UIG

The Apparition of the Virgin to Saint Ildephonsus, c.1655 (oil on canvas)
8682941 The Apparition of the Virgin to Saint Ildephonsus, c.1655 (oil on canvas) by Murillo, Bartolome Esteban (1618-82); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: By Bartolome Esteban Murillo)

Advice to the lovelorn (colour litho)
8635579 Advice to the lovelorn (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advice to the lovelorn. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A Costly Gift (litho)
8660781 A Costly Gift (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Costly Gift. From accusations preferred against Phidias it appears that his house was frequented)

Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)
8638772 Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

"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)

Sea Adventure: The King's gift (colour litho)
8668730 Sea Adventure: The King's gift (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King's gift)

Sir Joseph Banks presents Omiah to Queen Charlotte, early 19th century (embroidery over engraving)
7141208 Sir Joseph Banks presents Omiah to Queen Charlotte, early 19th century (embroidery over engraving); 9x11.5 cm; Parham House, West Sussex

Rosalind gives her necklace to Orlando: "Sir, wear this in my memory"
AIS5354593 Rosalind gives her necklace to Orlando: "Sir, wear this in my memory", Illustration for "As You Like It", by William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

A child hangs a big sock on the fireplace on Christmas Eve. On the floor a bear skin rug
FGL5484408 A child hangs a big sock on the fireplace on Christmas Eve. On the floor a bear skin rug. Illustration by Thomas Nast (1840-1902) in Harper's Weekly, 1876; Fototeca Gilardi

Saint Nicholas Day, c.1880 (print)
7293420 Saint Nicholas Day, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Religion. Catholic religion. Gifts on Saint Nicholas day: the toys in the fireplace)

Irish linens, etc, for Christmas, 1850
3478776 Irish linens, etc, for Christmas, 1850; (add.info.: Advertisement for Irish linens, etc. for Christmas.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A boot boy giving a flower to one of his regular customers, 1850 (engraving)
3478709 A boot boy giving a flower to one of his regular customers, 1850 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Gold snuff box presented to the Earl of Elgin (engraving)
8677083 Gold snuff box presented to the Earl of Elgin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold snuff box presented to the Earl of Elgin)

Christening (engraving)
8677607 Christening (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christening. Trade card for a shop selling sweets)

Adoration of the Magi (chromolitho)
8656850 Adoration of the Magi (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adoration of the Magi)

Dachshund suitor on his feet presenting a rose to his love (colour litho)
8656644 Dachshund suitor on his feet presenting a rose to his love (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Harun al-Rashid receiving an Embassy from Charles the Great (litho)
8660921 Harun al-Rashid receiving an Embassy from Charles the Great (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tiglath-pileser inspecting Gifts from Egypt (litho)
8660903 Tiglath-pileser inspecting Gifts from Egypt (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tiglath-pileser inspecting Gifts from Egypt)

Three Wise Men (colour litho)
8667589 Three Wise Men (colour litho) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Wise Men)

Do You Know: Who introduced Christmas trees? (colour litho)
8668103 Do You Know: Who introduced Christmas trees? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Who introduced Christmas trees)

New Year's morning, finding the gifts of Saint Nicholas (engraving)
8643286 New Year's morning, finding the gifts of Saint Nicholas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Year's morning)

Room in Tate Gallery, London showing Pictures purchased by the Chantrey Bequest (b/w photo)
8641666 Room in Tate Gallery, London showing Pictures purchased by the Chantrey Bequest (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Room in Tate Gallery)

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"Gifting: A Timeless Expression of Generosity and Devotion" Throughout history, the act has served as a powerful symbol of love, gratitude, and faith. In the Virgin Mary's offering of a splendid chasuble to Saint Ildephonse in the 17th century painting, we witness an exchange that transcends material value. The tunic becomes not just a physical garment but also a representation of spiritual connection and divine favor. Similarly, in another artwork from the same era, we find wheat being offered by the Hospital Santa Maria della Scala. This humble gift carries profound significance as it represents sustenance for those in need – nourishment for both body and soul. Alongside this gesture is money offered by the hospital; an embodiment of their commitment to providing care and support to those who seek solace within its walls. The theme continues with Rebecca and Eliezer at the well depicted on canvas. Here, gifting takes on a romantic hue as Eliezer presents precious jewelry to Rebecca as a token of his affectionate intentions. It showcases how gifts can serve as bridges between hearts, forging connections that transcend time. Moving forward through centuries, we encounter "The Adoration of the Magi" portrayed by various artists across different mediums. These depictions capture moments where majestic offerings are made to honor baby Jesus – gold representing kingship, frankincense symbolizing divinity, and myrrh foreshadowing sacrifice. These acts exemplify how they are be an expression of reverence towards something greater than oneself. In Venice distributing honors frescoed on walls in 1577 or in tempera on wood paintings from earlier periods like "Adoration of the Magi, " we witness gifts bestowed upon individuals deserving recognition for their achievements or contributions to society. Such gestures highlight how they are be used not only for personal relationships but also for communal appreciation. However, amidst all these acts of generosity, we also encounter contrasting depictions.