Humility Collection

I Am Still Learning (Aun Aprendo) (charcoal on paper)
BBC193310 I Am Still Learning (Aun Aprendo) (charcoal on paper) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); Prado, Madrid

Mahatma Gandhi spinning at his wheel
Mahatma Gandhi, Indian nationalist and spiritual leader, spinning at his wheel (Charakha) in 1931, demonstrating his strong work ethic

Allegory of Obedience, c. 1330 (fresco)
XIR440726 Allegory of Obedience, c.1330 (fresco) by Giotto di Bondone (c.1266-1337) (school of); San Francesco, Lower Church, Assisi

Virgin and Child with Saint Liborius and Carlo Borromeo, 1693-95. 1693-95
Virgin and Child with Saint Liborius and Carlo Borromeo, 1693-95

Saint Sebastian, 1642. Artist: Guercino
Saint Sebastian, 1642. Guercino (1591-1666). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Meeting of Saint Anthony and Saint Paul, c1430-1435. Artist: Sano di Pietro
The Meeting of Saint Anthony and Saint Paul, c1430-1435. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Jesus & Peters Feet 19C
Jesus washes Peters feet at Passover

Starving children feeding birds. Published in 'The Graphic', 1882. (engraving)
CUL4892625 Starving children feeding birds. Published in 'The Graphic', 1882. (engraving); (add.info.: Starving children feeding birds)

Line drawing of Brother William
1578262 Line drawing of Brother William; (add.info.: Line drawing of Brother William, Englishman and companion of St Francis)

The Conceited Apple-Branch (chromolitho)
8675757 The Conceited Apple-Branch (chromolitho) by Havers, Alice (1850-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conceited Apple-Branch)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630805 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630708 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Byzantine Emperor Heraclius riding with the Holy Cross taken from Persian King Khosrau II visited by an angel (I)
FLO4685579 Byzantine Emperor Heraclius riding with the Holy Cross taken from Persian King Khosrau II visited by an angel (I), and Heraclius walking bearing the true cross into Jerusalem (K)

The Conceited Apple-Branch (chromolitho)
8675754 The Conceited Apple-Branch (chromolitho) by Havers, Alice (1850-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conceited Apple-Branch)

Scold's Bridle or brank, 1860
3479369 Scold's Bridle or brank, 1860; (add.info.: Scold's Bridle or brank, an alternative to the cucking stool, the bit was placed in the scold's mouth)

New Testament: A Lesson in Humility (colour litho)
8658775 New Testament: A Lesson in Humility (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lesson in Humility)

Madonna of Humility, 1544. Creator: Jan Sanders van Hemessen
Madonna of Humility, 1544. The nursing Virgin Mary is based on a Byzantine icon, but also on the direct observance of a mother with her baby. Everyday intimacy is coupled with Christian symbolism

Madonna of Humility. Creator: School of Lorenzo Monaco
Madonna of Humility, Unknown date

Madonna of Humility, c.1440. Creator: Fra Angelico
Madonna of Humility, c.1440. Other Title(s): Madonna with Lily

Madonna of Humility, c.1390. Creator: Circle of Agnolo Gaddi
Madonna of Humility, c.1390. Other Title(s): Madonna of Humility (Madonna dell'Umilta)

A Girl's Head I, c19th century. Creator: Olof Sager-Nelson
A Girl's Head I, c19th century

Sketch for the chapel of the Sorbonne: Christ in the tomb, between 1870 and 1875. Creator: Louis Charles Timbal
Sketch for the chapel of the Sorbonne: Christ in the tomb, between 1870 and 1875. (Esquisse pour la chapelle de la Sorbonne : Le Christ au tombeau)

The Annunciation, 1669. Creator: Unknown
The Annunciation, 1669

Allegory of Virtues, ca 1529. Creator: Correggio (1489-1534)
Allegory of Virtues, ca 1529. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Veneration, after 1698. Creator: Eduardus Jacobus
Veneration, after 1698

Radha and Krishna (gouache and w/c on paper)
DND221219 Radha and Krishna (gouache and w/c on paper) by Indian School; Private Collection; (add.info.: most important wife of Krishna;); Dinodia

Humility surrounded by putti. Stucco-work by Giacomo Serpotta, located in the Saint Lawrence Oratory in Palermo. Palermo Saint Lawrence Oratory Sculpture Baroque

Upper part of the altar of the right transept in the Church of S. Ignazio, Rome. The allegorical figures of Charity and Humility and angels are by Pietro Bracci. Rome S

Humility, 1696, Giacomo Serpotta (1656-1732), Oratorio di San Lorenzo, Palermo Palermo Oratorio di S. Lorenzo Sculpture Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The Parable of the Prodigal Son - The Prodigal Son returning Home (oil on canvas
711594 The Parable of the Prodigal Son - The Prodigal Son returning Home (oil on canvas) (see also 711591-3) by Janssens, Hieronymus (1624-93)

The Madonna of Humility by Fra Angelico (1387-1455) - painting on wood panel (painted c.1430-1440) Date: mid-15th century

Jesus On The Cross With Two Others

Minerva Expelling the Vices from the Garden of Virtue. Artist: Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506)
Minerva Expelling the Vices from the Garden of Virtue. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

The Seven Virtues, c. 1450. Artist: Pesellino, Francesco di Stefano (1422-1457)
The Seven Virtues, c. 1450. Found in the collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham, Alabama

Man Having to Choose between the Virtues and Vices, 1635. Artist: Francken, Frans, the Younger (1581-1642)
Man Having to Choose between the Virtues and Vices, 1635. From a private collection

Humility
Marcus Hennen

General Joseph Eggleston Johnston surrenders the Army to Tennessee to General William Tecumseh Sherman (litho)
KW353642 General Joseph Eggleston Johnston surrenders the Army to Tennessee to General William Tecumseh Sherman (litho) by English School

Jesus Washing Peter's Feet, 1876 (oil on canvas)
MAN63020 Jesus Washing Peter's Feet, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Brown, Ford Madox (1821-93); 48.6x54.8 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: by Ford Madox Brown); © Manchester Art Gallery

The Return of the Lost Son, 1878 (oil on canvas)
490079 The Return of the Lost Son, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Jans, Edouard de (1855-1919); 81.5x100.5 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: The Parable of the Prodigal Son, Luke 15:11-32)

Barefoot, clad in a hair shirt, Henry appeared before the gates, begging for admission
STC232154 Barefoot, clad in a hair shirt, Henry appeared before the gates, begging for admission, illustration from A History of Germany by H.E. Marshall, 1913 (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C

The Nativity, 1460-62 (fresco)
BAT192554 The Nativity, 1460-62 (fresco) by Baldovinetti, Alessio (1425-99); Santissima Annunziata, Florence, Italy; Photo © Nicolo Orsi Battaglini

The Pale Complexion of True Love
WH48201 The Pale Complexion of True Love by Fortescue-Brickdale, Eleanor (1871-1945); Private Collection; Photo © Whitford & Hughes, London, UK

Humility sending away Pride, 1734 (fresco)
5949116 Humility sending away Pride, 1734 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Loschi Motterle, Vicenza, Veneto

Humility sending away Pride, 1734 (fresco)
5949115 Humility sending away Pride, 1734 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Loschi Motterle, Vicenza, Veneto

Jesus Washing The Disciples Feet (colour litho)
6020208 Jesus Washing The Disciples Feet (colour litho) by Reid, Robert Payton (1859-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Washing The Disciples Feet. St John 13, 1-20)

The Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, c. 1910 (colour litho)
KW441411 The Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, c.1910 (colour litho) by Adams, Frank (1871-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Esthers Humility (engraving)
2792168 Esthers Humility (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Esthers Humility. Illustration for The History of the Old)

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"Embracing the Essence of Humility: A Journey through Art and History" In a world filled with chaos, Mahatma Gandhi found solace in simplicity. As he spun at his wheel, he taught us that humility lies in embracing the humblest tasks. "I Am Still Learning, " whispers a charcoal sketch on paper by an unknown artist. It reminds us that true wisdom comes from acknowledging our perpetual state of growth and openness to new knowledge. The piercing gaze of Saint Sebastian, painted by Guercino in 1642, reflects the strength found within humility. Despite his suffering, he remains steadfast and selfless. A masterpiece from 1693-95 depicts the Virgin and Child with Saint Liborius and Carlo Borromeo. Their serene presence teaches us that even divinity can be found in acts towards others. Jesus washing Peter's feet in the 19th century captures a profound moment of vulnerability. It exemplifies how true greatness is revealed when we humbly serve one another without seeking recognition or reward. An allegorical fresco from c. 1330 portrays obedience as an embodiment of humility. It reminds us that submitting ourselves to higher principles fosters harmony and unity among all beings. History witnessed General Joseph Eggleston Johnston surrendering to General William Tecumseh Sherman during the Civil War—a testament to putting ego aside for the greater good—an act rooted deeply in humility. In Jesus Washing Peter's Feet (1876), oil on canvas reveals Christ's unwavering love for humanity as He stoops down to cleanse His disciple's feet—a powerful symbol reminding us to approach others with kindness and compassion. Amidst the horrors of WW1, a German soldier kissing his flag showcases patriotism intertwined with humility—recognizing something greater than oneself while honoring their homeland. "The Prodigal Son returning Home" depicted on canvas illustrates forgiveness as an embodiment of genuine humility—the willingness to embrace those who have strayed and offer them a chance to start anew.