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"Pero: A Symbol of Love, Sacrifice, and Compassion" In the historic town of Trujilo stands a magnificent statue of Pizarro

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Roman Charity
AII78315 Roman Charity by Regnier, Nicolas (1590-1667); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; French, out of copyright

Background imagePero Collection: Pizarro statue in Trujilo

Pizarro statue in Trujilo
A Statue of the Spanish Conqueror of Peru, Don Francisco Pizarro, the Work of the American Sculptor C Rumsey. Presented by the duke of Alba and the marquis de Zianna to the town of Trujilo in Spain

Background imagePero Collection: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Pero Y Espana?

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Pero Y Espana? (But What About Spain?). Republican postcard by Josep Renau with text by Juan Negrin. Edited in Barcelona by the Propaganda Undersecretary (1938). SPAIN

Background imagePero Collection: Charity (oil on panel)

Charity (oil on panel)
BEN109799 Charity (oil on panel) by Luini, Bernardino (c.1480-1532); Museo Stibbert, Florence, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Background imagePero Collection: Roman Charity, an Allegory of Love (oil on canvas)

Roman Charity, an Allegory of Love (oil on canvas)
SNM116083 Roman Charity, an Allegory of Love (oil on canvas) by Pilo, Carl Gustaf (1711-93); 171x123 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright

Background imagePero Collection: A small brown dog pushes its head under a rotting green door

A small brown dog pushes its head under a rotting green door to eye the camera. Almeria, Spain Date: 2010

Background imagePero Collection: Cimon and Pero, c. 1630. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)

Cimon and Pero, c. 1630. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Cimon and Pero, c.1630. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imagePero Collection: Portuguese discovery of Sao Tome and Principe

Portuguese discovery of Sao Tome and Principe
Portuguese Colonial History Series - Explorers Joao de Santarem and Pedro Escobar discover the Island Nation of Sao Tome and Principe and claim them for Portugal in 1470

Background imagePero Collection: Cimon Pero Roman Charity Caritas Romana Pero breastfeeds

Cimon Pero Roman Charity Caritas Romana Pero breastfeeds
Cimon and Pero (Roman Charity), Cimon and Pero or the Caritas Romana. Pero breastfeeds her father Cimon in prison, on the right a child with outstretched arms

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Cimon Pero Roman Charity daughter breastfeeding
Cimon and Pero (Roman Charity), Cimon and Pero. The daughter is breastfeeding her father who is handcuffed in prison. On the right two soldiers in front of a barred window

Background imagePero Collection: Cimon Pero Roman Charity Jean-Baptiste Greuze

Cimon Pero Roman Charity Jean-Baptiste Greuze
Cimon and Pero: Roman Charity; Jean-Baptiste Greuze (French, 1725 - 1805); France; about 1767; Oil on canvas; 65.4 × 81.4 cm (25 3, 4 × 32 1, 16 in.)

Background imagePero Collection: John I (1358 1390) king of the Crown of Castile. Cover of

John I (1358 1390) king of the Crown of Castile. Cover of Chronicle of the reign of John I, by Pedro Lopez de Ayala (1332-1407)

Background imagePero Collection: Cimon seated column right suckling Pero kneeling next

Cimon seated column right suckling Pero kneeling next
Artokoloro

Background imagePero Collection: Pendant Design Cimon Pero Des Pendants de Cleffs pour les Femmes

Pendant Design Cimon Pero Des Pendants de Cleffs pour les Femmes
Artokoloro

Background imagePero Collection: Cimon Pero mid-17th century Engraving Sheet 2 3 / 16

Cimon Pero mid-17th century Engraving Sheet 2 3 / 16
Artokoloro

Background imagePero Collection: Roman Charity (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)

Roman Charity (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XIR202786 Roman Charity (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Bachelier, Jean Jacques (1724-1806); Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imagePero Collection: Cimon and Pero: Roman Charity'

Cimon and Pero: Roman Charity"
Cimon and Pero: " Roman Charity" ; Jean-Baptiste Greuze, French, 1725 - 1805; France, Europe; about 1767; Oil on canvas; Unframed: 65.4 x 81.4 cm (25 3/4 x 32 1/16 in.)

Background imagePero Collection: LOPEZ DE AYALA, Pero (1332-1407); BOCCACCIO, Giovanni (1313-

LOPEZ DE AYALA, Pero (1332-1407); BOCCACCIO, Giovanni (1313-1375). Spanish poet, politician and chronicler.;

Background imagePero Collection: Portugal, Lisbon, Belem: Monument to the Discoveries

Portugal, Lisbon, Belem: Monument to the Discoveries (PadrÒ»ádos Descobrimentos) (detail). From left, we see depicted: Gomes Eanes de Zurara (chronicler), Pero da Covilha (traveller)


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"Pero: A Symbol of Love, Sacrifice, and Compassion" In the historic town of Trujilo stands a magnificent statue of Pizarro, but amidst its grandeur lies a tale that transcends time. The story takes us back to the tumultuous era of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), where Pero and Spain became intertwined in an unbreakable bond. Pero's name echoes through history as she embodies the essence of Roman Charity. In one rendition, we witness her nursing her father Cimon with unwavering devotion, captured in exquisite detail by Our Lady of Mercy or Seven Acts of Mercy. This act of selflessness is further immortalized in "Charity, " an oil painting on panel that evokes emotions beyond words. But it doesn't end there; Pero's legacy extends even further. In "Roman Charity: An Allegory of Love, " depicted on canvas with masterful strokes, we see love personified as Pero nourishes her starving lover Cimon from her own breast – a testament to boundless compassion. As we delve deeper into history, another image emerges - a small brown dog pushing its head under a rotting green door. It reminds us that even amid decay and despair, acts like Pero's can bring hope and salvation to those in need. The significance of this timeless tale resonates across cultures and continents. From John I, King of the Crown Castile who embraced Pero's spirit during his reign (1358-1390) to Portuguese explorers discovering Sao Tome and Principe - their journeys were guided by principles rooted in love for humanity. Centuries later, Pieter Paul Rubens immortalizes Cimon and Pero through his artistry (c. 1630). Their embrace symbolizes not only familial bonds but also serves as a reminder that true charity knows no boundaries or limitations. Pero’s story encapsulates the very essence of love, sacrifice, and compassion.