Nobly Collection

David nobly spares the Life of Saul (engraving)
5218439 David nobly spares the Life of Saul (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: David nobly spares the Life of Saul)

The Second Calender
Cut her head off, then, if she is a stranger to you, the djinn suggests; but the calender (literally, a cloth glazer) nobly refuses to decapitate the princess

Noblesse oblige - Swiss caring for injured soldiers
Noblesse oblige - Whoever claims to be noble must conduct himself nobly. Despite neutrality in world conflict, the Swiss recognise their obligations due to their status to care for those injured in

French Nobles of 1580
A nobly-born couple, he with a wide collar to his cape and frilly breeches; she wears a short fur jacket Date: circa 1580

Chinese Drinking Tea
A nobly-born Chinese lady prepares to drink the tea which a servant girl has been kind enough to bring her

Traviata - Liebig - 3
Act two, scene eight : Alfredos father, Georgio Germont, tries in vain to console him for the loss of Violetta who has nobly renounced him

Scipio (Africanus) with captured Spanish princess
SECOND PUNIC WAR : the 24-year old Scipio (later Scipio Africanus) refuses to take advantage of a beautiful captured Spanish princess

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Nobly: A Timeless Concept of Chivalry and Compassion, as Depicted Through History From the pages of The Satires of Cynicus, an ancient Roman poet, we find an engraving of David sparing Saul's life, a noble act of mercy and respect for an enemy. This act embodies the spirit - putting others' welfare above one's own. A color lithograph from the same era, The Second Calendar, showcases Swiss nobles caring for injured soldiers, demonstrating their duty to protect and provide for their people. The French nobles of 1580, as depicted in this captivating image, display their noblesse oblige - the inherent duty of the nobility to serve and help those less fortunate. In the tranquil setting of a Chinese tea ceremony, the art unfolds as the host offers the finest brew to his esteemed guests, symbolizing respect and hospitality. Back in the world of opera, the nobleman Giorgio Germont, from Verdi's La Traviata, teaches his son Alfredo the importance - acting with honor, integrity, and compassion. Lastly, Scipio Africanus, the great Roman general, displays nobly in capturing a Spanish princess, not as a prize, but as a symbol of peace and unity between their nations.