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Grateful Collection (#4)

"Grateful: A Journey through Time and Emotion" In Pompeo Girolamo Batoni's masterpiece, "Return of the Prodigal Son, " we witness a profound moment of gratitude

Background imageGrateful Collection: Christ in the House of Martha and Mary. Artist: Bloot, Pieter de (1601-1658)

Christ in the House of Martha and Mary. Artist: Bloot, Pieter de (1601-1658)
Christ in the House of Martha and Mary. Found in the collection of Liechtenstein Museum

Background imageGrateful Collection: The Peddler (The Haywain Triptych, reverse). Artist: Bosch, Hieronymus (c. 1450-1516)

The Peddler (The Haywain Triptych, reverse). Artist: Bosch, Hieronymus (c. 1450-1516)
The Peddler (The Haywain Triptych, reverse). Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Background imageGrateful Collection: The Peddler (The Parable of the prodigal Son). Artist: Bosch, Hieronymus (c. 1450-1516)

The Peddler (The Parable of the prodigal Son). Artist: Bosch, Hieronymus (c. 1450-1516)
The Peddler (The Parable of the prodigal Son). Found in the collection of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

Background imageGrateful Collection: The Healing of the Blind Man of Jericho, 1888. Artist: Surikov, Vasili Ivanovich (1848-1916)

The Healing of the Blind Man of Jericho, 1888. Artist: Surikov, Vasili Ivanovich (1848-1916)
The Healing of the Blind Man of Jericho, 1888. Found in the collection of the Theological Academy, Moscow

Background imageGrateful Collection: Charity, ca 1537. Artist: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)

Charity, ca 1537. Artist: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
Charity, ca 1537. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Background imageGrateful Collection: The Four Elements: Fire. A Kitchen Scene with Christ in the House of Martha

The Four Elements: Fire. A Kitchen Scene with Christ in the House of Martha and Mary in the Background, 1569. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageGrateful Collection: The Four Elements: Air. A Poultry Market with the Prodigal Son in the Background, 1569

The Four Elements: Air. A Poultry Market with the Prodigal Son in the Background, 1569. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageGrateful Collection: Caritas (Charity), 1559. Artist: Bruegel (Brueghel), Pieter, the Elder (ca 1525-1569)

Caritas (Charity), 1559. Artist: Bruegel (Brueghel), Pieter, the Elder (ca 1525-1569)
Caritas (Charity), 1559. Found in the collection of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

Background imageGrateful Collection: Vanity Still Life (Christ in the House of Martha and Mary), 1552

Vanity Still Life (Christ in the House of Martha and Mary), 1552. Artist: Aertsen, Pieter (1508-1575)
Vanity Still Life (Christ in the House of Martha and Mary), 1552. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Background imageGrateful Collection: Christ in the House of Martha and Mary, 1553. Artist: Aertsen, Pieter (1508-1575)

Christ in the House of Martha and Mary, 1553. Artist: Aertsen, Pieter (1508-1575)
Christ in the House of Martha and Mary, 1553. Found in the collection of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

Background imageGrateful Collection: Charity (Baglioni family Altarpiece, predella panel), 1507

Charity (Baglioni family Altarpiece, predella panel), 1507. Found in the Collection of Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

Background imageGrateful Collection: Charity, after 1536

Charity, after 1536. Found in the Collection of Musee National d Histoire et d Art, Luxembourg

Background imageGrateful Collection: The Parable of the prodigal Son

The Parable of the prodigal Son. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Background imageGrateful Collection: Vanity Still Life (Christ in the House of Martha and Mary)

Vanity Still Life (Christ in the House of Martha and Mary). Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Background imageGrateful Collection: Return of the Prodigal Son. Artist: Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902)

Return of the Prodigal Son. Artist: Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902)
Return of the Prodigal Son. Found in the collection of Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Background imageGrateful Collection: Departure of the Prodigal Son. Artist: Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902)

Departure of the Prodigal Son. Artist: Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902)
Departure of the Prodigal Son. Found in the collection of Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Background imageGrateful Collection: Queen Victoria presenting medals to the Guards after the Crimean War, 1856 (1906). Artist: W Bunney

Queen Victoria presenting medals to the Guards after the Crimean War, 1856 (1906). Artist: W Bunney
Queen Victoria presenting medals to the Guards after the Crimean War, 1856 (1906). From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1906]

Background imageGrateful Collection: Merci!, c1918, (1926). Artist: L Sabattier

Merci!, c1918, (1926). Artist: L Sabattier
Merci!, c1918, (1926). Marianne kisses a French soldier (poilu) in gratitude for his efforts to win the First World War. In the background the figuure of a German soldier stands holding a white flag

Background imageGrateful Collection: Lille being liberated by the British 5th Army, France, 17 October 1918

Lille being liberated by the British 5th Army, France, 17 October 1918
General Sir William Birdwood being recived by the mayor of Lille, October 1918, (1926). General Birdwood and his troops were welcomed by joyous crowds in Lille on 17 October 1918 as they entered

Background imageGrateful Collection: Allegory of Charity, 1650s. Artist: Nuvolone, Carlo Francesco (1609-1662)

Allegory of Charity, 1650s. Artist: Nuvolone, Carlo Francesco (1609-1662)
Allegory of Charity, 1650s. Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Background imageGrateful Collection: Christ in the House of Martha and Mary, 1605. Artist: Allori, Alessandro (1535-1607)

Christ in the House of Martha and Mary, 1605. Artist: Allori, Alessandro (1535-1607)
Christ in the House of Martha and Mary, 1605. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Background imageGrateful Collection: Return of the Prodigal Son, 17th century. Artist: Italian master

Return of the Prodigal Son, 17th century. Artist: Italian master
Return of the Prodigal Son, 17th century. Found in the collection of the National Art Museum of Belorussian Republik, Minsk

Background imageGrateful Collection: The Sick Child, ca 1663. Artist: Metsu, Gabriel (1629-1667)

The Sick Child, ca 1663. Artist: Metsu, Gabriel (1629-1667)
The Sick Child, ca 1663. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageGrateful Collection: The Seven Works of Mercy. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)

The Seven Works of Mercy. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
The Seven Works of Mercy. Found in the collection of the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon

Background imageGrateful Collection: The Seven Works of Mercy, Between 1616 and 1638. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)

The Seven Works of Mercy, Between 1616 and 1638. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
The Seven Works of Mercy, Between 1616 and 1638. Found in the collection of the Museum der Brotkultur, Ulm

Background imageGrateful Collection: Alms, c1870-c1875. Artist: Andrei Osipovich Karelin

Alms, c1870-c1875. Artist: Andrei Osipovich Karelin
Alms, c1870-c1875. Found in the collection of the State Museum of History, Moscow

Background imageGrateful Collection: Phineus is delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles

Phineus is delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles
Phineus is delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1655. A plate from Michel de Marolless Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageGrateful Collection: Liberation of Alsace, France, 1944-1945

Liberation of Alsace, France, 1944-1945. An Alsatian woman kisses an Allied soldier

Background imageGrateful Collection: The first Allied tanks arrive in Strasbourg, Alsace, November 1944

The first Allied tanks arrive in Strasbourg, Alsace, November 1944. Strasbourg was liberated by General Philippe Leclercs French 2nd Armoured Division on 24 November

Background imageGrateful Collection: he Parable of the prodigal son, 1620. Artist: Francken, Frans, the Younger (1581-1642)

he Parable of the prodigal son, 1620. Artist: Francken, Frans, the Younger (1581-1642)
he Parable of the prodigal son, 1620. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageGrateful Collection: Christ giving sight to the man born blind, mid 19th century

Christ giving sight to the man born blind, mid 19th century. From the Bible (John 9)

Background imageGrateful Collection: VE Day celebrations, Paris, 8 May 1945

VE Day celebrations, Paris, 8 May 1945. A soldier smothere with kisses by jubilant women

Background imageGrateful Collection: Card, British Army of the Rhine

Card, British Army of the Rhine, signed by Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, Commander in Chief, thanking those leaving the Rhine Army on their return to civil life. Date: 1946

Background imageGrateful Collection: Noah offering up sacrifices to God

Noah offering up sacrifices to God as a grateful acknowledgement for his deliverance from the Deluge - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 8.20. 1787

Background imageGrateful Collection: Certificate from Veg. Products Committee for Naval Supply

Certificate from Veg. Products Committee for Naval Supply
Certificate Christmas 1917. To Mr. Lade of Eastbourne of the Vegetable Products Committee for Naval Supply, from the Officers and Men of the Grand Fleet in grateful recognition of your devoted

Background imageGrateful Collection: Inscription by Cecil Aldin, Dogs of Character

Inscription by Cecil Aldin, Dogs of Character
Inscription by Cecil Aldin in Dogs of Character: " To Jessie, from Mickey & Cracker in grateful memory of all the lovely dinners she has made for them Dec 11 1928" (signed) Date: 1927

Background imageGrateful Collection: Illustration, The White Snake

Illustration, The White Snake -- The Fishes, in their joy, put their heads out of the water, and promised to reward him. Date: 1909

Background imageGrateful Collection: Silhouette Calendar -- October

Silhouette Calendar -- October, Harvest Thanksgiving. Showing a girl and a boy taking part in a Harvest Festival church service. Date: 20th century

Background imageGrateful Collection: Frederick Robertson

Frederick Robertson
FREDERICK W ROBERTSON sincere and grateful churchman Date: 1816 - 1853

Background imageGrateful Collection: The Calas Family before Voltaire at Ferney (oil on canvas)

The Calas Family before Voltaire at Ferney (oil on canvas)
XIR71539 The Calas Family before Voltaire at Ferney (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Musee Antoine Lecuyer, Saint-Quentin

Background imageGrateful Collection: Young Woman Helping an Unfortunate Family (oil on canvas)

Young Woman Helping an Unfortunate Family (oil on canvas)
XIR187126 Young Woman Helping an Unfortunate Family (oil on canvas) by Drolling, Martin (1752-1817); 74.2x93.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen

Background imageGrateful Collection: The Water Carrier, 1821 (colour litho)

The Water Carrier, 1821 (colour litho)
XIR177438 The Water Carrier, 1821 (colour litho) by Chalon, John James (1778-1854); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; English, out of copyright

Background imageGrateful Collection: Empress Giving Alms, 1880 (oil on canvas)

Empress Giving Alms, 1880 (oil on canvas)
BAL174073 Empress Giving Alms, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Klodt von Jurgensburg, Baron Mikhail Petrovich (1835-1914); Vladimir Art Museum, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageGrateful Collection: Empress Josephine (1763-1814) Among the Children, 1806 (oil on canvas)

Empress Josephine (1763-1814) Among the Children, 1806 (oil on canvas)
XIR167358 Empress Josephine (1763-1814) Among the Children, 1806 (oil on canvas) by Lafond, Charles Nicolas Raphael (1774-1835); 147x196 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dunkirk

Background imageGrateful Collection: Bailiff very well treated

Bailiff very well treated
Bailiff (who has been very well treated and settled with) - " Well good-bye, Sir. See you again soon, Sir, I ope!" Date: 1902

Background imageGrateful Collection: Billiards Illustrated - Tucked Up

Billiards Illustrated - Tucked Up - a handsome male patient is grateful for the care and attention provided by a pretty young nurse, tending to his needs. Date: circa 1903

Background imageGrateful Collection: The Queen Bee

The Queen Bee
The grateful ducks find the Princesss key for Blockhead

Background imageGrateful Collection: Speech of thanks to British Fleet from people of Ierossos

Speech of thanks to British Fleet from people of Ierossos
A fantastic piece of history - a speech from the grateful people of the Greek Island of Ierossos, thanking the British Fleet and the English Government for assistance




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"Grateful: A Journey through Time and Emotion" In Pompeo Girolamo Batoni's masterpiece, "Return of the Prodigal Son, " we witness a profound moment of gratitude. The son, once lost in his own desires, returns home to find forgiveness and acceptance from his father, and is a reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is always hope for redemption. During World War 1, amidst the chaos and destruction, "The King's Message to the Royal Air Force" conveyed immense gratitude towards those who risked their lives for their country. Their bravery and sacrifice will forever be remembered as an embodiment of unwavering loyalty. An old advert for Eppss Cocoa takes us back to Victorian times when families gathered around the dinner table saying grace before indulging in a meal together. This simple act of appreciation reminds us to cherish every moment shared with loved ones. In Trinidad, a postman delivers letters filled with heartfelt messages from distant loved ones. The recipient's grateful smile reflects the power of connection and how small gestures can bring immeasurable joy. Cecil Aldin's illustration captures Jack and Jill helping each other up after falling down a hill. Their intertwined hands symbolize gratitude for friendship during challenging times – reminding us that support from others can lift us up when we stumble. A hand reaching out towards the sky represents positivity and thankfulness for life's blessings – both big and small. It serves as a gentle reminder to appreciate what we have rather than dwelling on what we lack. History tells tales of Charles II's death in Spain; however, it also teaches us about gratitude towards life itself. His passing highlights the fragility of existence while urging us to embrace each day with appreciation for our time on this earth. A Vietnamese poster showcases Yao people expressing deep gratitude towards their Party – recognizing its role in bringing positive change to their lives. It stands as a testament to humanity's capacity for gratitude towards those who fight for justice and equality.