Almsgiving Collection

Line drawing of the Pious death of Abbot Lambert
1578299 Line drawing of the Pious death of Abbot Lambert; (add.info.: Line drawing of the Pious death of Abbot Lambert. His soul, a small marked naked figure)

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

Les sept oeuvres de misericorde corporelle (Works of mercy)
5974600 Les sept oeuvres de misericorde corporelle (Works of mercy) : donner a boire aux assoiffes (To give drink to the thirsty) (ec flam) apres 1625 by Wael

A Royal Almsgiving (engraving)
603527 A Royal Almsgiving (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Royal Almsgiving)

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

Distributing Alms, c. 1610 (oil on panel)
3930930 Distributing Alms, c.1610 (oil on panel) by Vinckeboons, David (1576-1629); 35x53 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Dutch, out of copyright

Almsgiving on Maundy Thursday at the Chapel Royal, Whitehall (engraving)
1611067 Almsgiving on Maundy Thursday at the Chapel Royal, Whitehall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Almsgiving on Maundy Thursday at the Chapel Royal)

Historic image in sepia tone of a child begging for money outside the doorway of a church, with men and women watching

Detail of the woman and child, from St. Peter and St. Paul Distributing Alms, c. 1427
XIR430559 Detail of the woman and child, from St. Peter and St. Paul Distributing Alms, c.1427 (fresco) (detail of 57194) by Masaccio, Tommaso (1401-28); Brancacci Chapel, Santa Maria del Carmine

St. Cecilia Distributing Alms, c. 1612-15 (oil on canvas)
XIR438850 St. Cecilia Distributing Alms, c.1612-15 (oil on canvas) by Domenichino (Domenico Zampieri) (1581-1641); San Luigi dei Francesi, Rome

Detail of St Peter and the woman and child, from St. Peter and St. Paul Distributing Alms, c
XIR430560 Detail of St Peter and the woman and child, from St. Peter and St. Paul Distributing Alms, c.1426 (fresco) (detail of 57194) by Masaccio, Tommaso (1401-28); Brancacci Chapel

St. Louis (1214-70) distributing alms (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XIR248257 St. Louis (1214-70) distributing alms (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Stella, Jacques (1596-1657); Church of Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs, Paris

St. Louis (1214-70) Distributing Alms, c. 1615-20 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XIR202717 St. Louis (1214-70) Distributing Alms, c.1615-20 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Tristan de Escamilla, Luis (1586-1624); 245x183 cm; Louvre, Paris

Empress Giving Alms, 1880 (oil on canvas)
BAL174073 Empress Giving Alms, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Klodt von Jurgensburg, Baron Mikhail Petrovich (1835-1914); Vladimir Art Museum, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

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"Almsgiving: A Timeless Act of Compassion and Generosity" In the 19th century, Gustave Dore captured the essence through his masterpiece. Titled "Almsgiving, " it depicted Les sept oeuvres de misericorde corporelle (Works of mercy), showcasing the noble act of helping those in need. An engraving titled "A Royal Almsgiving" portrayed a scene where even royalty embraced this virtuous practice. It highlighted how compassion knows no boundaries or social status. The fresco "Reception of Pilgrims and Distribution of the Alms" from Pellegrinaio, 1442, showcased a communal effort to provide for pilgrims' needs. It exemplified unity in giving and emphasized that everyone has a role to play in alleviating suffering. During challenging times like 1793, an oil painting called "A Noble Family Distributing Alms in a Park" demonstrated that generosity can flourish amidst adversity. Even when faced with personal struggles, they extended their hands to help others. In another oil painting from c. 1610 titled "Distributing Alms, " we witness individuals selflessly sharing their resources with those less fortunate. This artwork reminds us that every small act counts and contributes to making our society more compassionate. The engraving depicting "Almsgiving on Maundy Thursday at the Chapel Royal, Whitehall" shed light on religious traditions associated with giving back. It served as a reminder that faith often intertwines with acts of charity and kindness towards fellow human beings. Historic images captured moments frozen in time; one such image showed a child begging outside a church while men and women observed nearby. These visuals remind us not only about poverty's existence but also about our responsibility as witnesses to extend support whenever possible. Details from St. Peter and St. Paul Distributing Alms revealed the tenderness present within acts of giving.