Alms Giving Collection

Illustration for Basedow's Elementary Work, 1770. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Basedow's Elementary Work, 1770. Table XXIV(b). A popular illustrated textbook for children

The Virgin and Child with St Martin and St Petronius, 1590. Creator: Alessandro Maganza
The Virgin and Child with St Martin and St Petronius, 1590

Distributing Alms. Creator: David Vinckboons
Distributing Alms, unknown date

Saint Roch at right distributing alms to a group of people gathered around him, ca. 1600-1640. Creator: Anon
Saint Roch at right distributing alms to a group of people gathered around him, after Annibale Caracci, ca. 1600-1640

Charity, plate 38 from Genii and Virtues, c.1465. Creator: Unknown
Charity, plate 38 from Genii and Virtues, c.1465

Alms giving ceremony, Luang Prabang, Laos

Almsgiving by Gustave Dore - 19th Century
Almsgiving by Paul Gustave Louis Christophe Dore (circa 19th century). Vintage etching circa late 19th century

Penny Bank, c. 1938. Creator: Grace Halpin
Penny Bank, c. 1938

Saint Louis giving alms to the poor, 1735. Creator: Giovanni Francesco Braccioli
Saint Louis giving alms to the poor, 1735

Saint Martin, on horseback, giving his cloak to a beggar... 1760-1800
Saint Martin, on horseback, giving his cloak to a beggar, angels overhead, 1760-1800

A Noble Family Distributing Alms in a Park, 1793 (oil on panel)
3930821 A Noble Family Distributing Alms in a Park, 1793 (oil on panel) by Bree, Mathieu Ignace van (1773-1839); 56x84 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Belgian, out of copyright

Title Page: Two Cripples Receiving Alms, 1632. Creator: Jan Georg van Vliet
Title Page: Two Cripples Receiving Alms, 1632

Saint Anthony Distributing His Wealth to the Poor, c. 1430 / 1435
Saint Anthony Distributing His Wealth to the Poor, c. 1430/1435

A Nurse and a Child in an Elegant Foyer, 1663. Creator: Jacob Ochtervelt
A Nurse and a Child in an Elegant Foyer, 1663

Joachim and Anna Giving Food to the Poor and Offerings to the Temple, c. 1400 / 1405
Joachim and Anna Giving Food to the Poor and Offerings to the Temple, c. 1400/1405

Alms-giving: a woman with pearl headdress and halo hands bread to two male beggars, one bearded and the other a child, a portal showing a maidservant in a domestic interior beyond

Alms given by a cart driver, 1814. Creator: Johann Christian Erhard
Alms given by a cart driver, 1814

Crutched Friars, London, 1851
View of the Drapers alms houses, located in Coopers Row, abutting Crutched Friars, London, 1851. Depicts an old woman standing near the doorway, which has an engraving above it

Giving alms, 1393. Scenes including beggars asking for alms. Illustrated page from Le Pelerinage de vie humaine by Guillaume de Deguilleville, in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

St Stephen Distributing Alms, mid 15th century. Artist: Fra Angelico
St Stephen Distributing Alms, mid 15th century. St Stephen (dc35), a deacon of the early Christian church in Jerusalem, was found guilty of blasphemy by the Sanhedrin

St Laurence giving alms to the Poor (detail), mid 15th century. Artist: Fra Angelico
St Laurence giving alms to the Poor (detail), mid 15th century. St Laurence (d258) saint and martyr, was Deacon of the Christian church in Rome

St Laurence giving alms to the Poor, mid 15th century. Artist: Fra Angelico
St Laurence giving alms to the Poor, mid 15th century. St Laurence (d258), saint and martyr, was Deacon of the Christian church in Rome

St Elizabeth of Hungary giving alms to a beggar, 18th century. After the death in 1227 of her husband Louis IV, Landgrave of Thuringia, from plague while on crusade

Alms-giving woman pearl headdress halo hands bread
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Christmas morning: Going to Church, engraved by W
XJF315755 Christmas morning: Going to Church, engraved by W.J. Linton, from The Illustrated London News, 26th December 1846 (engraving) by Dodgson

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"Embracing the Spirit of Giving: Alms Giving Through Time and Cultures" Alms giving, a timeless act of compassion and generosity, has been practiced across various cultures throughout history. From the serene almsgiving ceremony in Luang Prabang, Laos to Gustave Dore's evocative portrayal in the 19th century, this noble tradition continues to touch hearts and uplift souls. Intriguing glimpses into the past reveal how alms giving was ingrained in society. Grace Halpin's Penny Bank from 1938 showcases how even children were encouraged to contribute their pennies towards helping those less fortunate. Giovanni Francesco Braccioli's depiction of Saint Louis humbly offering alms to the poor in 1735 reminds us that acts of charity transcend time. The iconic image of Saint Martin on horseback generously sharing his cloak with a beggar between 1760-1800 symbolizes selflessness and empathy. Meanwhile, an oil painting from 1793 portrays a noble family distributing alms in a park, emphasizing that philanthropy knows no social boundaries. Jan Georg van Vliet's poignant title page illustration from 1632 depicts two cripples gratefully receiving alms – reminding us that kindness can transform lives regardless of physical limitations. Similarly, Saint Anthony's wealth distribution to the poor around c. 1430/1435 highlights how material possessions can be used for greater good. Artistic depictions also capture moments where compassion transcends societal norms. Jacob Ochtervelt's painting from 1663 shows a nurse and child engaging with impoverished individuals within an elegant foyer – proving that acts of charity are not confined by settings or appearances. Religious narratives further emphasize the significance placed on almsgiving throughout history. Joachim and Anna providing food for the needy while making offerings at the temple around c. 1400/1405 illustrates how spirituality intertwines with charitable acts.