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The Seven Works of Mercy: Sheltering the Traveller, 1504 (oil on panel)
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The Seven Works of Mercy: Sheltering the Traveller, 1504 (oil on panel)
5043042 The Seven Works of Mercy: Sheltering the Traveller, 1504 (oil on panel) by Master of Alkmaar, (fl.1490-1510); Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: One of seven panels (see XOS 1121270) commissioned by the Holy Spirit brotherhood for St Laurences church in Alkmaar, showing Corporal Works of Charity or how a good Christian should help those in need: feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, bury the dead, shelter the traveller, comfort the sick, free the imprisoned. The work was badly damaged during the Iconoclasm of 1566, when Roman Catholic churches were vandalized by Protestants.); Netherlandish, out of copyright
Media ID 23259080
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Alkmaar Alms Charity Dutch City Feeding Gabled Gables Grace Hunger Mercy Narrative Penance Polyptych Saint Laurence Saint Lawrence Shelter St Lawrence Northern Renaissance
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This print showcases "The Seven Works of Mercy: Sheltering the Traveller" a remarkable oil painting created in 1504 by the Master of Alkmaar. The artwork, now housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is part of a series commissioned by the Holy Spirit brotherhood for St Laurences church in Alkmaar. In this particular panel, we witness an embodiment of Christian charity and compassion. The scene depicts a dutch city street bustling with activity as a male figure resembling Jesus Christ offers shelter to a weary traveler. This powerful portrayal represents one of the Corporal Works of Charity - sheltering those in need. Despite its beauty and significance, this masterpiece endured great damage during the Iconoclasm of 1566 when Protestant groups vandalized Roman Catholic churches throughout the region. However, even through its scars and imperfections, this painting continues to evoke emotions and convey profound messages about grace, mercy, and urban society. With intricate details capturing architectural elements such as gabled buildings lining the street's backdrop, this piece transports viewers back to medieval times. It serves as a reminder that acts of kindness transcend time and remain relevant today. "The Seven Works of Mercy: Sheltering the Traveller" not only celebrates religious devotion but also emphasizes humanity's duty to alleviate suffering within our communities. Through feeding hunger souls with nourishment or providing solace to those who are sick or imprisoned – these timeless acts remind us all that true charity knows no bounds.
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