Recommends Collection

Advert for Pears Soap - A Chemist Recommends... 1912
Advertisement for Pears Soap - A Chemist Recommends the product for its pure, genuine, good value and effective properties! Date: 1912

CHARLES V LE SAGE (WISE) King of France Perceiving the approach of Death, he recommends to his brothers his Family and Kingdom. Date: 1337 - 1380

Charles V of France perceiving the Approach of Death recommends to his Brothers his Family and Kingdom (engraving)
814458 Charles V of France perceiving the Approach of Death recommends to his Brothers his Family and Kingdom (engraving) by English School

The Annual Field Sketch (engraving)
1061960 The Annual Field Sketch (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Annual Field Sketch)

DEATH OF CHARLES V
Charles V, roi de France, perceiving the approach of Death, recommends to his brothers his Family and Kingdom. Date: 1380

Naaman and Elisha
Naaman, king of Syria (at war with Israel, of course) is cured of his leprosy when his Israeli captive advises him to consult prophet Elisha, who recommends bathing in Jordan

Francis and the Cross
SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI having attracted his first followers, recommends them to take the cross of Jesus as the book which contains all that is needed for salvation. Date: 1182 - 1226

THE ANNUAL FIELD SKETCH, 1886: 1. He receives the dreaded Order. 2. And collects his Implements. 3. So long as he Sticks to the Road its all very well. 4

Dutch wartime poster, Moscow recommends. Showing a large, angry man (Russia) banging his fist on a red map of Europe, with a soldier (Germany) standing behind him

Father Offers Daughter
A father recommends his daughter to an officer

Queen Victoria and the Bible
Victoria recommends the Bible to a foreign ambassador. This is the secret of Englands greatness

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"Recommends: A Testament of Wisdom, Love, and Authority" In the realm of history and art, recommendations have been bestowed upon us as timeless treasures. From the iconic Pears Soap advertisement in 1912 to the poignant depiction of Charles V of France entrusting his family and kingdom to his brothers on the brink of death, these moments capture profound wisdom. The engraving "Charles V Le Sage (Wise), King of France Perceiving the Approach of Death" portrays a monarch's final act - recommending his loved ones with utmost care. It serves as a reminder that even in our last breaths, we can leave behind legacies that transcend time. Similarly, "The Annual Field Sketch" takes us back to 1886 when an individual receives a dreaded order. In this momentous scene, recommendation becomes an instrument for survival and camaraderie amidst adversity. Beyond borders and conflicts, even wartime posters like "Moscow Recommends" demonstrate how recommendations can bridge gaps between nations. Such gestures remind us that unity is born from shared values rather than divisions. Religious narratives also hold recommendations close to their hearts. Whether it be Jesus embracing children or Naaman seeking guidance from Elisha for healing; these stories exemplify compassion and divine counsel being passed down through generations. Even within personal relationships like "Father Offers Daughter, " we witness heartfelt recommendations rooted in love and trust. These acts symbolize parents guiding their children towards fulfilling lives while Queen Victoria's devotion to the Bible showcases her unwavering faith which she recommended wholeheartedly. Through all these glimpses into history's tapestry, one thing remains clear - recommendations are not mere words but powerful testaments encompassing wisdom, love, authority, survival instincts, and spiritual guidance. They shape destinies by passing on knowledge from one generation to another – illuminating paths forward even after those who recommend have departed this world.