Needy Collection

Return of the Prodigal Son, 1773. Artist: Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-1787)
Return of the Prodigal Son, 1773. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

World War I 1914-1918: French frontline soldier holding statue of Victory he has carved
528441 World War I 1914-1918: French frontline soldier holding statue of Victory he has carved. Winning poster by Henri Dangon for Salon des Armees

Mother with baby, c.1730. Creator: Ceruti, Giacomo Antonio (1698-1767)
Mother with baby, c.1730. Found in the Collection of the Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia

Feed the hungry, c.1640. Creator: Wael, Cornelis, de (1592-1667)
Feed the hungry, c.1640. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola, Genova

Beggar woman with two children, Last quarter of the 17th century. Creator
Beggar woman with two children, Last quarter of the 17th century. Found in the Collection of the Galerie Canesso

The Return of the Prodigal Son, 1628. Creator: Guercino (1591-1666)
The Return of the Prodigal Son, 1628. Found in the collection of the Galleria Borghese, Rome

Two beggars, ca 1730. Creator: Ceruti, Giacomo Antonio (1698-1767)
Two beggars, ca 1730. Found in the Collection of the Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia

Two poor people in a wood (The meeting in the wood), ca 1730. Creator: Ceruti, Giacomo Antonio (1698-1767)
Two poor people in a wood (The meeting in the wood), ca 1730. Found in the Collection of the Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia

Rag n Bone man Stockport slum yard
A Rag n Bone man pushes his barrow though a slum cummunal yard in Stockport, Cheshire, England. He is watched by small children. The property was demolished shortly afterwards Date: circa 1970

Slum communal yard, Stockport
Small children and mongrel dogs beneath the washing lines in the communal back yard of slum property in Stockport, Cheshire, England. The property was demolished shortly afterwards Date: circa 1970

Mixed breed boxer dog looking at the camera against a black background, Studio Shot
Portrait of a mixed breed boxer dog looking at the camera against a black background; Studio Shot

An old woman holds out a cup to beg on a Venice bridge
An old woman holds out a cup to beg for money. She sits and half-lies on the stone steps of a bridge in Venice, Italy. People walk by Date: 2013

Boy in slum housing yard
Rear view of small fair-haired boy walking alone past dustbins and washing lines in the communal back yard of slum housing in Brinksway, Stockport, Cheshire, England

The Return of the Prodigal Son, Mid of the 18th century. Found in the Collection of State Open-air Museum Pavlovsk Palace, St. Petersburg

Last Judgment, the Seven Works of Mercy, and the Seven Deadly Sins, c. 1490-1499. Found in the Collection of Maagdenhuismuseum, Antwerp

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Almshouses, Stratford-On-Avon
This etching shows figures standing outside the Almshouses, a group of 15th century buildings in Church Street, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire

Eleanor Roosevelt assisting in distribution of Christmas Presents to Needy Children, 1939 (b/w photo)
5974474 Eleanor Roosevelt assisting in distribution of Christmas Presents to Needy Children, 1939 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info)

At the Rich Relative, 1891 (oil on canvas)
BAL153670 At the Rich Relative, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Bukovetsky, Evgeniy Iosipovich (1866-1948); 97x118.5 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia

Saint Anthony Abbot Blessing the Animals, the Poor, and the Sick, c
3545795 Saint Anthony Abbot Blessing the Animals, the Poor, and the Sick, c.1400-10 (tempera and gold leaf on parchment) by Master of St. Veronica (fl.1395-1415); 23.7x12.4 cm; J

The Empress Elisabeth of Austria visits a soup kitchen in the Schoenlaterngasse
FIA5409511 The Empress Elisabeth of Austria visits a soup kitchen in the Schoenlaterngasse by Mansfeld, Heinrich August (1816-1901); Vienna Museum

The Miraculous Feeding of Saint Anthony and Saint Paul the Hermit (mixed media on wood)
3740440 The Miraculous Feeding of Saint Anthony and Saint Paul the Hermit (mixed media on wood) by Swiss School, (15th century); 133.5 x 77.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

The Seven Works of Mercy: Comforting the Sick, , 1504 (oil on panel)
5043044 The Seven Works of Mercy: Comforting the Sick, , 1504 (oil on panel) by Master of Alkmaar, (fl.1490-1510); Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Charity, c. 1780-1828 (oil on canvas)
613859 Charity, c.1780-1828 (oil on canvas) by Bigg, William Redmore (1755-1828); Astley Cheetham Art Gallery, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester; eAstely Cheetham Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

A Beggar Family round a Door (pencil, pen, ink & wash on paper)
UCL273971 A Beggar Family round a Door (pencil, pen, ink & wash on paper) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826); 12.1x9.5 cm; UCL Art Museum, University College London, UK; eUCL Art Museum

Beggars on the Road to Stanmore (oil on canvas)
MDR106972 Beggars on the Road to Stanmore (oil on canvas) by Zoffany, Johann (1733-1810); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Seven Works of Mercy: Clothing the Naked, 1504 (oil on panel)
5043041 The Seven Works of Mercy: Clothing the Naked, 1504 (oil on panel) by Master of Alkmaar, (fl.1490-1510); Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

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The Seven Works of Mercy, 1637. Creator: Teniers, David, the Elder (1582-1649)
The Seven Works of Mercy, 1637. Found in the collection of Stedelijk Museum Wuyts-Van Campen en Baron Caroly, Lier

DISTRIBUTING SOUP, PARIS 1709
Distributing soup to the needy during the Paris food shortage caused by the freezing winter of 1709. Date: 1709

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Caritas. Creator: Amerling, Friedrich Ritter von (1803-1887)
Caritas. Private Collection

The prodigal son, 1618. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The prodigal son, 1618. Found in the Collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Charity, 1535. Creator: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
Charity, 1535. Found in the Collection of Nivaagaards Malerisamling

To Visit the Sick (Seven Works of Mercy), c. 1620. Creator: Francken, Frans, the Younger
To Visit the Sick (Seven Works of Mercy), c. 1620. Found in the Collection of Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava

The Parable of the prodigal son. Creator: Pourbus, Frans, the Elder (1546-1581)
The Parable of the prodigal son. Found in the Collection of Museum Mayer van den Bergh, Antwerp

A Respectable Man Begging for Coins to Make a Charm to Put Round his Sick Childs Neck
BAL177072 A Respectable Man Begging for Coins to Make a Charm to Put Round his Sick Childs Neck (w/c on paper) by Chinese School; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Chinese, out of copyright

The Charity, 16th century. Found in the Collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

The Charity, c. 1550. Found in the Collection of Muse e Jeanne d Aboville

The Empress Elisabeth of Austria visits a soup kitchen in the Schonlaterngasse, 1875
The Empress Elisabeth of Austria visits a soup kitchen in the Scho nlaterngasse, 1875. Found in the Collection of Vienna Museum

A Noble Family Distributing Alms in a Park, 1793. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

The prodigal son. Found in the Collection of Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

The Seven Works of Mercy, 1607. Found in the collection of Pio Monte della Misericordia, Naples

To Visit the Sick. Found in the Collection of Musei di Strada Nuova, Genoa

Charity. Found in the Collection of National Gallery, London

The Sick Child, 1885-1886. Artist: Munch, Edvard (1863-1944)
The Sick Child, 1885-1886. Found in the collection of National Museum of Art, Oslo

Charity, ca 1555. Artist: Sellaer, Vincent (1490-1564)
Charity, ca 1555. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Girl begging, 1889. Artist: Repin, Ilya Yefimovich (1844-1930)
Girl begging, 1889. Found in the collection of Constantine Palace, St. Petersburg

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"Needy: A Glimpse into the Depths of Desperation and Compassion" In Pompeo Girolamo Batoni's masterpiece, "Return of the Prodigal Son, " painted in 1773, we witness a poignant portrayal of a young man who has fallen into depression. The artist captures the raw emotions that accompany such a state, reminding us of the fragility of our mental well-being. Shifting our focus to Stratford-On-Avon, we find ourselves amidst Almshouses - humble abodes built to provide shelter for those in need. These structures stand as symbols of hope and solidarity within communities where poverty looms large. Venturing further into Stockport's slum yard, we encounter scenes that tug at our heartstrings. Rag n Bone men navigate through this destitute landscape, collecting discarded items with hopes of turning them into meager earnings. In this communal yard filled with dilapidated dwellings, a young boy stands amidst adversity - an embodiment of resilience against all odds. The painting "Last Judgment" by an unknown artist from the late 15th century depicts both despair and redemption. Among its intricate details are depictions of acts of mercy towards the needy juxtaposed with representations of deadly sins. This thought-provoking artwork serves as a reminder that compassion can uplift even in times when darkness seems overwhelming. Eleanor Roosevelt's compassionate spirit shines through in her assistance during Christmas time in 1939. Her dedication to distributing presents to needy children showcases how small gestures can bring joy and restore faith during challenging times. Contrasting these narratives is "At the Rich Relative, " an oil on canvas piece from 1891 which explores themes surrounding wealth disparity. It prompts us to reflect on society's responsibility towards those less fortunate and challenges us to bridge gaps between privilege and need. Amidst these human stories lies another tale - that told by animals seeking solace from Saint Anthony Abbot's blessings.