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Senior Adult Collection (page 7)

"Embracing Wisdom and Faith: Senior Adults Inspire with their Resilience and Spirituality" Pope Francis, the embodiment of compassion and humility

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: The Old Squire, 1838 (oil on canvas)

The Old Squire, 1838 (oil on canvas)
MAN443318 The Old Squire, 1838 (oil on canvas) by Tennant, John F. (1796-1872); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Interior with Artist's Mother 1917-18 (oil on canvas)

Interior with Artist's Mother 1917-18 (oil on canvas)
MAN277436 Interior with Artist's Mother 1917-18 (oil on canvas) by Gilman, Harold (1876-1919); 51.2x61.4 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Interior of a barn with an old woman at a distaff (oil on panel)

Interior of a barn with an old woman at a distaff (oil on panel)
MAN443325 Interior of a barn with an old woman at a distaff (oil on panel) by Ostade, Isack van (1621-49); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Portrait of Hubert Languet, 1580 (oil on panel)

Portrait of Hubert Languet, 1580 (oil on panel)
3710682 Portrait of Hubert Languet, 1580 (oil on panel) by Pourbus, Frans I (1545-81); 41x30 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info)

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Mrs Annie L Swynnerton, 1928 (chalk on paper)

Mrs Annie L Swynnerton, 1928 (chalk on paper)
3703842 Mrs Annie L Swynnerton, 1928 (chalk on paper) by Griffiths, Gwenny (1880-1946); 62x41 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info)

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Red-figure amphora, c. 450 BC (earthenware)

Red-figure amphora, c. 450 BC (earthenware)
3587627 Red-figure amphora, c.450 BC (earthenware) by Greek school, (5th century BC); height: 39 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Portrait of John Henry Reynolds, 1896 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of John Henry Reynolds, 1896 (oil on canvas)
2647002 Portrait of John Henry Reynolds, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Reid, George (1841-1913); 82x56 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Monsignor Antonio Cerri, c. 1630-40 (marble)

Monsignor Antonio Cerri, c. 1630-40 (marble)
3060067 Monsignor Antonio Cerri, c.1630-40 (marble) by Algardi, Alessandro (1598-54); 86x65x28 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Master and Pupil, 1620 (oil on panel)

Master and Pupil, 1620 (oil on panel)
MAN364950 Master and Pupil, 1620 (oil on panel) by Gheyn, Jacques II de (1565-1629); 58x69.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info)

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Saint Jerome, 1433-1435 (fresco)

Saint Jerome, 1433-1435 (fresco)
885672 Saint Jerome, 1433-1435 (fresco) by Masolino da Panicale, Tommaso (1383-c.1447); Baptistery, Castiglione Olona, Italy; (add.info.: soffit of the arch defining the apse.)

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Head of a man facing (presumed portrait of the artist's father), 1630 (Etching)

Head of a man facing (presumed portrait of the artist's father), 1630 (Etching)
7393427 Head of a man facing (presumed portrait of the artist's father), 1630 (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 7, 7 x 6 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Portrait of Rembrandt's mother, 1631 (etching)

Portrait of Rembrandt's mother, 1631 (etching)
7393411 Portrait of Rembrandt's mother, 1631 (etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 9, 5 x 6, 5 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Old man holding his hand to his hat, 1639 (Etching)

Old man holding his hand to his hat, 1639 (Etching)
7393386 Old man holding his hand to his hat, 1639 (Etching) by Schmidt, Georg (1712-1775) & Le Sueur, Blaise Nicolas (1714-1783); 13, 8 x 11, 5 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Old man holding his hand to his hat, 1638 (Etching)

Old man holding his hand to his hat, 1638 (Etching)
7393385 Old man holding his hand to his hat, 1638 (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 13, 8 x 11, 5 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Self-portrait with his mother, 1631 (Etching)

Self-portrait with his mother, 1631 (Etching)
7393412 Self-portrait with his mother, 1631 (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 10, 4 x 9, 5 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Bald man with a short beard, profile portrait, 1635 (Etching)

Bald man with a short beard, profile portrait, 1635 (Etching)
7393402 Bald man with a short beard, profile portrait, 1635 (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 6, 6 x 5, 6 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Second eastern head, 1635 (Etching)

Second eastern head, 1635 (Etching)
7393398 Second eastern head, 1635 (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 15 x 12, 5 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Old woman with a prayer wheel in her hand, Lo Manthang, Kingdom of Mustang, Nepal, Asia

Old woman with a prayer wheel in her hand, Lo Manthang, Kingdom of Mustang, Nepal, Asia

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Old man with a prayer wheel in his hand, Kingdom of Mustang, Nepal, Asia

Old man with a prayer wheel in his hand, Kingdom of Mustang, Nepal, Asia

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Old woman, Lo Manthang, Kingdom of Mustang, Nepal, Asia

Old woman, Lo Manthang, Kingdom of Mustang, Nepal, Asia

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Blind Tobias, 1651 (Etching)

Blind Tobias, 1651 (Etching)
7393419 Blind Tobias, 1651 (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 16, 1 x 12, 6 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Old man in a fur cap, looking down, 1635 (Etching)

Old man in a fur cap, looking down, 1635 (Etching)
7393415 Old man in a fur cap, looking down, 1635 (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 11, 5 x 10, 6 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Academic figures of men, 1646 (Etching)

Academic figures of men, 1646 (Etching)
7393347 Academic figures of men, 1646 (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 19, 5 x 12, 9 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; (add.info.: In the background)

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Six studies of heads including those of Saskia, 1636 (Etching)

Six studies of heads including those of Saskia, 1636 (Etching)
7393346 Six studies of heads including those of Saskia, 1636 (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 15, 2 x 12, 8 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Sleeping Old Woman, 1637 (Etching)

Sleeping Old Woman, 1637 (Etching)
7393413 Sleeping Old Woman, 1637 (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 6, 7 x 5, 2 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Old man with a long beard, 1630 (Etching)

Old man with a long beard, 1630 (Etching)
7393403 Old man with a long beard, 1630 (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 9, 6 x 8, 1 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Bald old man in profile, facing right (the father for some), 1630 (Etching)

Bald old man in profile, facing right (the father for some), 1630 (Etching)
7393401 Bald old man in profile, facing right (the father for some), 1630 (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 6, 9 x 5, 8 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Third eastern head, (Etching)

Third eastern head, (Etching)
7393399 Third eastern head, (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Old man wearing a fur hat, 1640 (Etching)

Old man wearing a fur hat, 1640 (Etching)
7393390 Old man wearing a fur hat, 1640 (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 16, 3 x 14, 4 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: 'May Christmas be Happy and Bright', Victorian card (chromolitho)

"May Christmas be Happy and Bright", Victorian card (chromolitho)
BAL22798 "May Christmas be Happy and Bright", Victorian card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: The Fountain of Life, detail of the journey to the fountain, 1418-30 (fresco)

The Fountain of Life, detail of the journey to the fountain, 1418-30 (fresco)
885643 The Fountain of Life, detail of the journey to the fountain, 1418-30 (fresco) by Jaquerio, Giacomo (fl.1403-53); Castello della Manta, Saluzzo

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: The artist's mother sitting, wearing an oriental headdress, 1631 (Etching)

The artist's mother sitting, wearing an oriental headdress, 1631 (Etching)
7393410 The artist's mother sitting, wearing an oriental headdress, 1631 (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 14, 6 x 12, 9 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Knitting old woman (oil on canvas)

Knitting old woman (oil on canvas)
7404276 Knitting old woman (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 80x65 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian Krogh (1852-1925), Size: 80x65 cm Private collection); Photo © O

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Allegory of Joy and Melancholy, 1628 (oil on canvas)

Allegory of Joy and Melancholy, 1628 (oil on canvas)
7394035 Allegory of Joy and Melancholy, 1628 (oil on canvas) by Janssens, Abraham (1575-1632); 120.4x97.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Prudence and Justice, detail of Socrates, 1496-1500 (fresco)

Prudence and Justice, detail of Socrates, 1496-1500 (fresco)
885606 Prudence and Justice, detail of Socrates, 1496-1500 (fresco) by Perugino, Pietro (c.1445-1523); Collegio del Cambio, Palazzo dei Priori, Perugia, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: Audience Hall)

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: MS. Marlay. Add. 1. f2b De Re Miliatari, Vegitius receiving the young Prince Edward (1239-1307)

MS. Marlay. Add. 1. f2b De Re Miliatari, Vegitius receiving the young Prince Edward (1239-1307) and his companions, c
FIT111707 MS. Marlay. Add.1.f2b De Re Miliatari, Vegitius receiving the young Prince Edward (1239-1307) and his companions, c.1270 (vellum) by Unknown Artist

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Retired man sitting on a chair at sunset, tropical beach and paradise nature, Cayman Islands

Retired man sitting on a chair at sunset, tropical beach and paradise nature, Cayman Islands, Caribbean, Central America

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Albert Einstein in his study at Institute of Advanced Study, Princeton, USA, 1940 (b/w photo)

Albert Einstein in his study at Institute of Advanced Study, Princeton, USA, 1940 (b/w photo)
539487 Albert Einstein in his study at Institute of Advanced Study, Princeton, USA, 1940 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Albert Einstein in his study at the Institute of Advanced Study, Princeton, USA, 1940 (b/w photo)

Albert Einstein in his study at the Institute of Advanced Study, Princeton, USA, 1940 (b/w photo)
1722577 Albert Einstein in his study at the Institute of Advanced Study, Princeton, USA, 1940 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century)

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Albert Einstein in his study at Institute of Advanced Study, Princeton, USA, 1940 (b/w photo)

Albert Einstein in his study at Institute of Advanced Study, Princeton, USA, 1940 (b/w photo)
LSE4093113 Albert Einstein in his study at Institute of Advanced Study, Princeton, USA, 1940 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo © Leonard de Selva

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Albert Einstein (drawing)

Albert Einstein (drawing)
5323174 Albert Einstein (drawing) by Liebermann, Max (1847-1935)

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: 885729

885729

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Portrait of Paul Cezanne (1839-1906) in front of his painting The Large Bathers, 1904 (b/w photo)

Portrait of Paul Cezanne (1839-1906) in front of his painting The Large Bathers, 1904 (b/w photo)
MMT217621 Portrait of Paul Cezanne (1839-1906) in front of his painting The Large Bathers, 1904 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Paul Cezanne, c. 1903 (b/w photo)

Paul Cezanne, c. 1903 (b/w photo)
XJF366911 Paul Cezanne, c.1903 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paul Cezanne (1839-1906) French artist;)

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Saint Jerome the Penitent, c. 1600 (painting)

Saint Jerome the Penitent, c. 1600 (painting)
7352749 Saint Jerome the Penitent, c.1600 (painting) by Glielmo, Francesco (fl.17th century); Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola, Genoa, Liguria

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Supper at Emmaus, c. 1645-50 (oil on canvas)

Supper at Emmaus, c. 1645-50 (oil on canvas)
7352771 Supper at Emmaus, c.1645-50 (oil on canvas) by Assereto, Giovacchino (1600-49); 90x113 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Gioacchino Assereto (1600-1649)); Luisa Ricciarini

Background imageSenior Adult Collection: Portrait of an old man, last quarter of the 15th century, (fresco on tile)

Portrait of an old man, last quarter of the 15th century, (fresco on tile)
7146524 Portrait of an old man, last quarter of the 15th century, (fresco on tile) by Italian School, (15th century); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany




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"Embracing Wisdom and Faith: Senior Adults Inspire with their Resilience and Spirituality" Pope Francis, the embodiment of compassion and humility, presides over Easter Holy Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, reminding us that age is no barrier to serving a higher purpose. Just like Jesus healing the sick, senior adults possess an innate ability to bring comfort and solace to those in need through their wisdom and life experiences. Illustration of four priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant across the River Jordan symbolizes how senior adults carry our collective history and traditions with grace, ensuring they are passed on for generations to come. Even Santa Claus takes a break from his busy schedule at the North Pole to enjoy some relaxation at the beach – a reminder that seniors deserve moments of joy and leisure too. As Pope Francis leaves on his Popemobile after his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, we witness firsthand how senior adults continue to lead by example, tirelessly spreading love and kindness wherever they go. In a portrait reminiscent of Andrew Carnegie seated in a library, senior adults exemplify lifelong learning as they delve into books filled with knowledge, constantly seeking intellectual growth even in their golden years. With every arrival for his weekly general audience in St. Pope Francis showcases not only his dedication but also highlights how seniors can remain active participants within society well into old age. A spiral stairway serves as an apt metaphor for life's journey - just like these stairs wind upwards towards new heights; so do senior adults continuously strive for personal growth while leaving behind inspiring footprints along their path. Through a humorous cartoon depicting a senior woman experiencing paraesthesia or pins-and-needles sensation in her raised foot while standing on one leg wearing nightdress and slippers; we are reminded that aging comes with its own set of challenges, yet seniors face them with resilience and a sense of humor.