Compassion Collection (page 4)

Pagoda of Canon (Kannon)
Pagoda dedicated to the deity Canon (Kwannon, Kannon, Quannon) More commonly refereed to as Kannon, this Buddhist deity personifies compassion and is known as the Goddess of Mercy

Nyoirin Kannon, Kamakura Period (bronze)
1150085 Nyoirin Kannon, Kamakura Period (bronze) by Japanese School; 23.5x15.2x11.4 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: The distinct seated pose, known as " royal ease)

Grand Duke Vladimir of Russia visiting Paris hospitals, 1897 (colour litho)
971960 Grand Duke Vladimir of Russia visiting Paris hospitals, 1897 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

St Vincent de Paul assisting King Louis XIII of France in his final moments, 1643 (chromolitho)
973942 St Vincent de Paul assisting King Louis XIII of France in his final moments, 1643 (chromolitho) by European School

Frederick the Great of Prussia at Burkersdorf (colour litho)
964569 Frederick the Great of Prussia at Burkersdorf (colour litho) by Knoetel, Richard (1857-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick the Great of Prussia at the Battle of Burkersdorf)

The Tale of a Masque and its Consequences (engraving)
1036810 The Tale of a Masque and its Consequences (engraving) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tale of a Masque and its Consequences)

Imperial figure of Avalokiteshvara (see also 474250 to 474254) (gilt bronze)
474254 Imperial figure of Avalokiteshvara (see also 474250 to 474254) (gilt bronze) by Tibetan School, (14th century); height: 31 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Clothing the Naked, c. 1661 (oil on canvas)
3615963 Clothing the Naked, c.1661 (oil on canvas) by Sweerts, Michael (1618-64); 81.9x114.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Sweerts probably painted this in Amsterdam)

Napoleonon the Battlefield of Eylau (8 February 1807) (colour litho)
2779269 Napoleonon the Battlefield of Eylau (8 February 1807) (colour litho) by Gros, Antoine Jean (1771-1835) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bodhisattva, probably Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), c. 550-60 (Sandstone with pigment)
3526101 Bodhisattva, probably Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), c.550-60 (Sandstone with pigment) by Chinese School, (6th century); 419.1 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Lucy Hutchinson and the wounded royalist (engraving)
3621973 Lucy Hutchinson and the wounded royalist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucy Hutchinson and the wounded royalist)

Nurse tending a sick child at Passay and Saint-Quentin colonies for refugees and orphans
SLS249137 Nurse tending a sick child at Passay and Saint-Quentin colonies for refugees and orphans, 1919 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Schlesinger Library

St. Martin (vellum)
XIR204572 St. Martin (vellum) by Fouquet, Jean (c.1420-80); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: cut his cloak to share with a beggar; ); French, out of copyright

The Good Samaritan, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451225 The Good Samaritan, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

St. Martin sharing his cloak with the beggar, detail from a polyptych, 1485 (oil on panel)
ALI177130 St. Martin sharing his cloak with the beggar, detail from a polyptych, 1485 (oil on panel) by Butinone, Bernadino (1431-1512) & Zenale, B

Charity of students (colour litho)
2818477 Charity of students (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charity of students)

New Year gifts for the little ones (colour litho)
2818465 New Year gifts for the little ones (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Year gifts for the little ones. Les etrennes aux petits)

Cold weather in Paris (colour litho)
2795678 Cold weather in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cold weather in Paris)

Tancredi baptises the dying Clorinda (chromolitho)
2782634 Tancredi baptises the dying Clorinda (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tancredi baptises the dying Clorinda)

Figure of Avalokitesvara Guanyin (gilt bronze)
PFR205146 Figure of Avalokitesvara Guanyin (gilt bronze) by Chinese School (14th century); height:58.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Christian and Faithful join company from The Pilgrim
5615830 Christian and Faithful join company from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) illustration by Thomas Dalziel (1823-1906)

King George IV relieving the prisoners in Dorchester Jail, Dorset, 1820 (engraving)
5233452 King George IV relieving the prisoners in Dorchester Jail, Dorset, 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellow-servant, even as I had pity on thee
5218754 Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellow-servant, even as I had pity on thee?, Matthew XVIII, 33 (engraving) by English School

Dream and Reality, 1905 (oil on canvas)
889101 Dream and Reality, 1905 (oil on canvas) by Morbelli, Angelo (1853-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: central panel); Alinari

Rouen: Blind Pierre (colour litho)
3621989 Rouen: Blind Pierre (colour litho) by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rouen: Blind Pierre, the Church of St Ouen)

Red Cross Worker Ministering to Refugees (colour litho)
3626865 Red Cross Worker Ministering to Refugees (colour litho) by Verrees, J. Paul (1889-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Red Cross Worker Ministering to Refugees)

Nepalese-Chinese-style bodhisattva (lacquer, cloth, traces of blue, gold
3533789 Nepalese-Chinese-style bodhisattva (lacquer, cloth, traces of blue, gold, and green paint & gold leaf) by Chinese School, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368); 58.5x43.3x29.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Nepalese-Chinese-style bodhisattva (lacquer, cloth, traces of blue, gold
3533788 Nepalese-Chinese-style bodhisattva (lacquer, cloth, traces of blue, gold, and green paint & gold leaf) by Chinese School, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368); 58.5x43.3x29.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Martin Luther offering comfort to sufferers of the plague (engraving)
3647740 Martin Luther offering comfort to sufferers of the plague (engraving) by Konig, Gustav Ferdinand Leopold (1808-69); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Bearing of the Cross, Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus (oil on panel)
REV345904 The Bearing of the Cross, Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus (oil on panel) by Spanish School, (17th century); Monasterio de Santa Maria de San Salvador, Canas

Imperial figure of Avalokiteshvara (see also 474250 to 474254) (gilt bronze)
474251 Imperial figure of Avalokiteshvara (see also 474250 to 474254) (gilt bronze) by Tibetan School, (14th century); height: 31 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Imperial figure of Avalokiteshvara (see also 474250 to 474254) (gilt bronze)
474250 Imperial figure of Avalokiteshvara (see also 474250 to 474254) (gilt bronze) by Tibetan School, (14th century); height: 31 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Vajrasattvadhatu Lokesvara (gilt copper alloy)
PFR208017 Vajrasattvadhatu Lokesvara (gilt copper alloy) by Tibetan School, (15th century); height: 26.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Bertha of Swabia, Queen Consort of Rudolph II of Burgundy (chromolitho)
972014 Bertha of Swabia, Queen Consort of Rudolph II of Burgundy (chromolitho) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bertha of Swabia (c907-c970)

Nyoirin Kannon (bronze)
2628785 Nyoirin Kannon (bronze) by Japanese School; 23.5x15.2x.11.4 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: Kannon is the Japanese name for the Indian Buddhist deity Avalokiteshvara)

Veronica wipes the face of Jesus. The sixth Station of the Cross (chromolitho)
668794 Veronica wipes the face of Jesus. The sixth Station of the Cross (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Veronica wipes the face of Jesus)

"Weep Not"detail from stained glass window
PC22252 " Weep Not" detail from stained glass window by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Christchurch, Streatham, Lambeth, Greater London, UK; English, out of copyright

Window depicting the Good Samaritan and the Guild of Weavers (stained glass)
XIR187076 Window depicting the Good Samaritan and the Guild of Weavers (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Cathedral of St. Etienne, Bourges, France; French, out of copyright

On the Road to Calvary, c. 1520 (oil on panel)
LST204703 On the Road to Calvary, c.1520 (oil on panel) by Netherlandish School (16th century); 94x74.9 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Father Damien, Belgian Catholic missionary, on his mission to the leper colony on Molokai, Hawaii
5217561 Father Damien, Belgian Catholic missionary, on his mission to the leper colony on Molokai, Hawaii, 1873-1889 (colour litho) by Mills

Paupers and Plutocrats: wealth woman giving money to a poor man on a street in winter (colour litho)
6001247 Paupers and Plutocrats: wealth woman giving money to a poor man on a street in winter (colour litho) by Granville-Smith

The Sun set in the west: a German soldier comforting his dying comrade on the battlefield (coloured photo)
6031258 The Sun set in the west: a German soldier comforting his dying comrade on the battlefield (coloured photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Sun set in the west: a German soldier comforting his dying comrade on the battlefield (coloured photo)
6031247 The Sun set in the west: a German soldier comforting his dying comrade on the battlefield (coloured photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Giving alms to the poor, reign of Chlothar III, King of Neustria and Burgundy, 7th Century (engraving)
969122 Giving alms to the poor, reign of Chlothar III, King of Neustria and Burgundy, 7th Century (engraving) by French School

Crown Prince Frederick of Prussia giving bread to the poor (colour litho)
964532 Crown Prince Frederick of Prussia giving bread to the poor (colour litho) by Rochling, Carl (1855-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crown Prince Frederick of Prussia giving bread)

The Sacred Heart of Jesus, 19th Century (b / w photo)
942921 The Sacred Heart of Jesus, 19th Century (b/w photo) by South American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Compassion, a universal language that transcends time and borders, and is beautifully depicted in various forms of art across different cultures and continents. In the bustling streets of Kathmandu, Nepal, a painting of Avalokitesvara, the Buddha of Compassion, captures the essence of empathy and kindness. The vibrant colors and intricate details serve as a reminder to embrace compassion in our daily lives. Traveling westward to Europe, we encounter Pompeo Girolamo Batoni's masterpiece "Return of the Prodigal Son. " This iconic painting portrays forgiveness and understanding as a father embraces his wayward child with open arms. It teaches us that compassion knows no boundaries or limitations. Venturing further east to South Korea's capital city Seoul, we find Kwanseum Bosal - Avalokitesvara (Bodhisattva of Compassion). This serene statue radiates tranquility and love for all beings. Its presence serves as an inspiration to cultivate compassion within ourselves. Paris becomes our next destination where we discover mandalas dedicated to compassion. These intricate designs symbolize unity and interconnectedness among all living creatures. They remind us that true compassion extends beyond individuals; it encompasses entire communities. Guan Yin, the Bodhisattva from ancient times between 10th-13th century China captivates hearts with her gentle demeanor. Her image represents mercy towards those who suffer while offering solace during difficult times. The Greek icon Pieta showcases Jesus' unconditional love for humanity through his sacrifice on the cross. This profound artwork evokes deep emotions within us while reminding us that true compassion often requires selflessness. A lace card depicting The Sacred Heart of Jesus from 19th-century lithography conveys divine love intertwined with human suffering. It reminds us that even amidst pain, there is always room for empathy and healing. Jesus' interaction with the Centurion portrayed in oil on canvas illustrates how compassion transcends societal boundaries.