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The Seven Acts of Mercy (oil on panel)
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The Seven Acts of Mercy (oil on panel)
LST204704 The Seven Acts of Mercy (oil on panel) by Francken, Frans II the Younger (1581-1642) (workshop of); 76.2x106.6 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Flemish, out of copyright
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Beggars Bread Charitable Charity Cripple Destitute Feeding Gospel Of Matthew Invalid Lame Loaf Loaves Merciful Villagers Northern Renaissance
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This print showcases "The Seven Acts of Mercy" by Francken, Frans II the Younger. Painted during the Northern Renaissance period, this oil on panel masterpiece measures 76.2x106.6 cm and is currently held in a private collection, courtesy of eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts in New York. In this thought-provoking scene, we witness a powerful display of Christian charity and compassion towards those less fortunate. The painting depicts various acts of mercy as described in the Gospel of Matthew. A group of villagers gather around an invalid, offering him clothing to warm his destitute body while others provide loaves of bread from a tower-like structure nearby. The artist's attention to detail is remarkable; every character exudes empathy and kindness towards their fellow human beings. Beggars find solace as they are welcomed into the village with open arms, receiving nourishment and care from their charitable neighbors. Nursing the sick becomes an act of devotion as one figure tends to an individual lying on a makeshift bed while another provides water for those who thirst desperately under the scorching sun. Meanwhile, a kind-hearted villager offers assistance to a prisoner using a walking stick or cane for support. "The Seven Acts of Mercy" serves not only as an exquisite piece within Flemish art but also reminds us all about our duty to extend love and support to those most vulnerable in society – inspiring us to be more merciful ourselves.
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