Compassion Collection (page 9)

Letter from Thomas Wolsey, Archbishop of York to Dr Stephen Gardiner, February or March 1530. Letter, written from Esher, shortly after Wolseys disgrace, to Gardiner, secretary to Henry VIII

Pieta. Artist: Benson, Ambrosius (1495-1550)
Pieta. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Allegory of Charity, 1650s. Artist: Nuvolone, Carlo Francesco (1609-1662)
Allegory of Charity, 1650s. Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Mater Dolorosa, c. 1655. Artist: Dolci, Carlo (1616-1686)
Mater Dolorosa, c. 1655. Found in the collection of the National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo

Pieta, ca 1530-1536. Artist: Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564)
Pieta, ca 1530-1536. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

Lamentation, ca 1530. Artist: Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564)
Lamentation, ca 1530. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

Christ in the House of Martha and Mary, 1605. Artist: Allori, Alessandro (1535-1607)
Christ in the House of Martha and Mary, 1605. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

The Dead Christ Mourned (The Three Maries), ca 1604. Artist: Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609)
The Dead Christ Mourned (The Three Maries), ca 1604. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Return of the Prodigal Son, 17th century. Artist: Italian master
Return of the Prodigal Son, 17th century. Found in the collection of the National Art Museum of Belorussian Republik, Minsk

The Sick Child, ca 1663. Artist: Metsu, Gabriel (1629-1667)
The Sick Child, ca 1663. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Lamentation over Christ, 1637. Artist: Flinck, Govaert (1615-1660)
The Lamentation over Christ, 1637. Found in the collection of the National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo

Pieta (Book of Hours), 1450-1499. Artist: Fouquet, Jean (workshop)
Pieta (Book of Hours), 1450-1499. Found in the collection of the The Morgan Library & Museum, New York

Pieta, c. 1876. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
Pieta, c. 1876. Found in the collection of the National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo

The Seven Works of Mercy. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
The Seven Works of Mercy. Found in the collection of the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon

The Seven Works of Mercy, Between 1616 and 1638. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
The Seven Works of Mercy, Between 1616 and 1638. Found in the collection of the Museum der Brotkultur, Ulm

The Lamentation over Christ, ca 1637-1640. Artist: Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641)
The Lamentation over Christ, ca 1637-1640. Found in the collection of the Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao

At the Sick Friend, 19th century. Artist: Isidore Patrois
At the Sick Friend, 19th century. Found in the collection of the M Kroshitsky Art Museum, Sevastopol, Ukraine

The Compassion, 1887. Artist: Pierre Puvis de Chavannes
The Compassion, 1887. Puvis de Chavannes, Pierre Cecil (1824-1898). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Alms, c1870-c1875. Artist: Andrei Osipovich Karelin
Alms, c1870-c1875. Found in the collection of the State Museum of History, Moscow

Claudio and Isabella, 1850. Artist: William Holman Hunt
Claudio and Isabella, 1850. From the The Makins Collection

The Blessed Humility and Eleven Stories from Her Life, c1306-1348. Artist: Pietro Lorenzetti
The Blessed Humility and Eleven Stories from Her Life, c1306-1348. Found in the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy

The Martyrdom of St Agatha, c1756. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
The Martyrdom of St Agatha, c1756. From the Staatliche Museen, Berlin, Germany

The Good Samaritan cares for the Pilgrim, stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, France, 1205-1215. From the Good Samaritan and Adam and Eve window in the south aisle

The Lamentation over Christ, 1527. Artist: Basaiti, Marco (c. 1470-1530)
The Lamentation over Christ, 1527. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Lamentation over Christ, Mid of 17th cen Artist: Stanzione, Massimo (ca. 1585-ca. 1658)
The Lamentation over Christ, Mid of 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the Museum of History and Art, Zhytomyr

Rembrandt and Saskia in the parable of the Prodigal Son, c. 1635. Artist: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
Rembrandt and Saskia in the parable of the Prodigal Son, c. 1635. Found in the collection of the Dresden State Art Collections

The Virgin, Saint John, Saint Mary Magdalene and a Holy Woman, c. 1535. Artist: Bruyn, Bartholomaeus (Barthel)
The Virgin, Saint John, Saint Mary Magdalene and a Holy Woman, c.1535. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Trinity and Mystic Pieta, 1512. Artist: Baldung, Hans (1484-1545)
The Trinity and Mystic Pieta, 1512. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

he Parable of the prodigal son, 1620. Artist: Francken, Frans, the Younger (1581-1642)
he Parable of the prodigal son, 1620. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

John Howard (1726-1790), 1883. Howard, English philanthropist and prison reformer, visiting a prison during his investigation of prison conditions

Peter and John at the Beautiful Gate. Silver and gold have I none, but such as I have give I to thee.... From the Bible (Acts 3.6)

Jesus healing the multitudes, c1880. From the Bible

St Martin of Tours, 4th century (19th century). After converting to Christianity, St Martin (c316-397) lived as a hermit in France at Liguge near Poitiers

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

The Woman Taken in Adultery, c1860. Jesus defending the woman taken in adultery from the Scribes and the Pharisees, saying: Let him that is without sin among you, first cast a stone at her

Illustration for the poem Last Words by Owen Meredith, 1860. Artist: John Everett Millais
Illustration for the poem Last Words by Owen Meredith, 1860. Will watching and listening at his friends deathbed. Owen Meredith was the pseudonym of Edward Robert Bulwer Lytton (1831-1891)

Christ healing the lepers at Capernaum, c1890. Scene from the Bible (Mark I). From The Life of Our Saviour Jesus Christ by JJ Tissot, c1890

The Deliverance of Arsinoe, after 1560-1594. Artist: Jacopo Tintoretto
The Deliverance of Arsinoe, after 1560-1594. From the Gemaeldegallerie Alte Meister, Dresden, Germany

Thomas Wright, English prison philanthropist, 1875. Wright (1789-1875) worked on the reclamation of discharged prisoners. From Home Words. ( London, 1875)

MIGRANT FAMILY, 1936. An African American woman braids another womans hair while she cradles her baby, Earle, Arkansas. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, July 1936

Interior of the hospital Hotel-Dieu in Paris. Color French woodcut, c1500
PARIS: HÔTEL-DIEU, c1500. Interior of the hospital Hotel-Dieu in Paris. Color French woodcut, c1500

Friends Holding Hands And Praying Together; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

The Mystery Of The Cross

Cross On Mountain Peak

The Resurrection Of Jesus

Cross On A Rugged Hillside

Bible Study

Cross With Sunset

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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.