Giving Thanks Collection

Girls Soldiers Piccadilly Lodon England Rejoicing
Girls and soldiers in Piccadilly, Lodon, England rejoicing and giving thanks for victory, 9 May 1945 at the end of WWII. From The War in Pictures, Sixth Year

A Protestant Family during Dinner, 1583 (oil on panel)
490306 A Protestant Family during Dinner, 1583 (oil on panel) by Flemish School, (16th century); 108x213 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Grace (oil on canvas)
XIR384527 Grace (oil on canvas) by Benard, Jean-Baptiste (fl.1751-c.1789); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Arras, France; (add.info.: La Benedicite; )

Proclamation from President George Washington (1732-99) setting apart Thursday
AQS254855 Proclamation from President George Washington (1732-99) setting apart Thursday, 19th February as a day of Public Thanksgiving and Prayer, 1795 (newsprint) by American School

The sacrifice of Noah, illustration from L Ancien Testament
REV326534 The sacrifice of Noah, illustration from L Ancien Testament, published by Jakob Ferdinand Schreiber, Esslingen (colour engraving) by German School

Pongol festival, India, from Voyage aux Indes, Orientales et la Chine
STC175866 Pongol festival, India, from Voyage aux Indes, Orientales et la Chine, by Pierre Sonnerat, engraved by Poisson, published 1782 (colour engraving) by Sonnerat

Grace Before Meat (oil on panel)
WAG292566 Grace Before Meat (oil on panel) by Dou, Gerrit or Gerard (1613-75) (attr. to); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; eWolverhampton Art Gallery; Dutch, out of copyright

A Dutch Interior - Grace Before the Meal (oil on canvas)
BOU202915 A Dutch Interior - Grace Before the Meal (oil on canvas) by Pieters, Evert (1856-1932); 89x119 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; Dutch, out of copyright

Grace before Meat, 1839 (w / c with pen and ink over graphite on paper)
XYC181754 Grace before Meat, 1839 (w/c with pen and ink over graphite on paper) by Wilkie, David (1785-1841); 21x25.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Scottish

Noahs Sacrifice on Leaving the Ark (oil on canvas)
XIR899029 Noahs Sacrifice on Leaving the Ark (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (17th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France; (add.info.: Sacrifice A la sortie de l Arche. Ecole genoise)

Saying Grace (oil on canvas)
XIR203355 Saying Grace (oil on canvas) by Moor, Karel de (1656-1738); 61x64.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dunkirk, France; Dutch, out of copyright

The First Landing of Christopher Columbus (1450-1506) in America, 1862 (oil on canvas)
XJL186948 The First Landing of Christopher Columbus (1450-1506) in America, 1862 (oil on canvas) by Puebla Tolin, Dioscoro Teofilo (1832-1901); Ayuntamiento de Coruna, Spain; Brazilian

The Grace (oil on panel)
XIR234485 The Grace (oil on panel) by Brekelenkam, Quiringh Gerritsz. van (c.1620-68); 54x41 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Dutch, out of copyright

The Sacrifice of Noah, c. 1640 (oil on canvas)
XIR172466 The Sacrifice of Noah, c.1640 (oil on canvas) by Bourdon, Sebastien (1616-71); 171x227 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Arras

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"Expressions of Gratitude: A Journey through Art and History" In the heartwarming painting "A Protestant Family during Dinner, 1583, " we witness a scene filled with love and appreciation as family members gather around the table, giving thanks for their blessings. The captivating artwork "Grace" portrays a moment frozen in time, where individuals bow their heads in reverence before indulging in a meal. This simple act reminds us to be grateful for the sustenance that nourishes our bodies. Reflecting on history, President George Washington's proclamation setting apart Thursday as a day of thanksgiving serves as a reminder of the importance of gratitude within society. His words echo through time, urging us to pause and acknowledge our blessings. "The sacrifice of Noah, " depicted vividly in an illustration from L'Ancien Testament, teaches us about faith and gratitude amidst adversity. Noah's offering after leaving the ark symbolizes his deep appreciation for survival and renewal. Traveling to India, we encounter the vibrant Pongol festival captured beautifully in "Voyage aux Indes Orientales et la Chine. " The celebration highlights unity and gratitude towards nature's abundance—a lesson we can all embrace. In "Grace Before Meat, " painted on panel or canvas across different eras, artists capture moments when individuals express their thankfulness before partaking in sustenance. These artworks remind us that every meal is an opportunity for reflection and appreciation. "The Marriage of Tobias" reveals another dimension of gratitude—gratefulness for companionship. As Sara and Tobias stand together before Raphael's gaze, they embody love intertwined with thankfulness—a powerful combination indeed. "A Dutch Interior - Grace Before the Meal" invites us into a cozy home where grace is said before sharing food. This intimate scene reminds us that even small gestures like saying grace can foster feelings of gratitude within families. Through delicate watercolor or ink strokes over graphite sketches on paper, "Grace Before Meat (1839)" transports us to a bygone era.