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"Charite: A Glimpse into the History of Compassion" Step back in time to 1914, where French nurses selflessly cared for wounded soldiers during World War I

Background imageCharite Collection: French Nurses 1914

French Nurses 1914
French Soeurs de Charite in the opening months of World War one

Background imageCharite Collection: Zoroastrianism: women parsis in a charity sale in Bombay (India) - Second half of the 19th century

Zoroastrianism: women parsis in a charity sale in Bombay (India) - Second half of the 19th century
CSO4985027 Zoroastrianism: women parsis in a charity sale in Bombay (India) - Second half of the 19th century -; (add.info.: Zoroastrianism)

Background imageCharite Collection: Duties to the neighbour: Justice and Charity. Engraving in ' The unique book of morality

Duties to the neighbour: Justice and Charity. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction
DUV4212774 Duties to the neighbour: Justice and Charity. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction

Background imageCharite Collection: Religion. Catholic Religion. Saint Martin of Tours share his cloak. Miniature, France, XIVth cent

Religion. Catholic Religion. Saint Martin of Tours share his cloak. Miniature, France, XIVth cent. Bibl
3434347 Religion. Catholic Religion. Saint Martin of Tours share his cloak. Miniature, France, XIVth cent. Bibl. Mazarine, Paris.; (add.info.: Religion. Religion catholique. Miniature, France, 14eme)

Background imageCharite Collection: Representation of Saint Martin of Tours sharing his coat (4th century)

Representation of Saint Martin of Tours sharing his coat (4th century) (The charity of Martin of Tours)
ELD4916142 Representation of Saint Martin of Tours sharing his coat (4th century) (The charity of Martin of Tours) Engraving 19th century Private collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharite Collection: The duke. Assisted by his courtiers, the Duke is docked in the street by a beggar with her child

The duke. Assisted by his courtiers, the Duke is docked in the street by a beggar with her child asking for charity
FLO4675881 The duke. Assisted by his courtiers, the Duke is docked in the street by a beggar with her child asking for charity

Background imageCharite Collection: The blind organist of the Pont des Arts, a mother and her child give a play to the musician

The blind organist of the Pont des Arts, a mother and her child give a play to the musician
FLO4718380 The blind organist of the Pont des Arts, a mother and her child give a play to the musician, followed by a legionnaire and a young woman - Eau forte after an illustration by Victor Auver

Background imageCharite Collection: Miss Stone affair, 1901 (print)

Miss Stone affair, 1901 (print)
2757528 Miss Stone affair, 1901 (print); (add.info.: USA. Illustration in: Le Petit Journal, France, 27/10/1901. Coll. Part. History. USA. The Miss Stone Affair)

Background imageCharite Collection: Letter C and D: Charitable and sleepy. Engraving in 'Usual alphabet'

Letter C and D: Charitable and sleepy. Engraving in "Usual alphabet"
DUV4207400 Letter C and D: Charitable and sleepy. Engraving in "Usual alphabet". Illustrations on the theme of qualities and defects in children. A. Quantin, printer-publisher, 1885

Background imageCharite Collection: Emery Hill, founder of Alms Houses and Free School in Rochester Row, Tothill Fields, Westminster

Emery Hill, founder of Alms Houses and Free School in Rochester Row, Tothill Fields, Westminster, died 1677
FLO4636790 Emery Hill, founder of Alms Houses and Free School in Rochester Row, Tothill Fields, Westminster, died 1677. Copperplate engraving by T

Background imageCharite Collection: Reverend James Palmer, founder of the Alms Houses (Maison Dieu) in Tothill Fields, Westminster

Reverend James Palmer, founder of the Alms Houses (Maison Dieu) in Tothill Fields, Westminster. Died 1659
FLO4636765 Reverend James Palmer, founder of the Alms Houses (Maison Dieu) in Tothill Fields, Westminster. Died 1659. Copperplate engraving from William Richard's Portraits Illustrating

Background imageCharite Collection: Literature. The french writer Georges Sand (the Lady of Nohant) gives presents to the poor childs

Literature. The french writer Georges Sand (the Lady of Nohant) gives presents to the poor childs
2638823 Literature. The french writer Georges Sand (the Lady of Nohant) gives presents to the poor childs. Imagery, France, c.1900.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Litterature)

Background imageCharite Collection: Edith Cavell, 1915 (illustration)

Edith Cavell, 1915 (illustration)
2093118 Edith Cavell, 1915 (illustration); (add.info.: L'infirmiere Edith Cavell. Illustration in: Le Pays de France, France, 12/1915. Coll. Part. History. England. The nurse Edith Cavell)

Background imageCharite Collection: Disabled soldier begging charity from a rich parson and receiving nothing

Disabled soldier begging charity from a rich parson and receiving nothing. The Pluralist and the Soldier
FLO4718155 Disabled soldier begging charity from a rich parson and receiving nothing. The Pluralist and the Soldier. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by Timothy

Background imageCharite Collection: The building of the Berlin Charite, Germany, the Charite, Universitaetsmedizin Berlin is a large

The building of the Berlin Charite, Germany, the Charite, Universitaetsmedizin Berlin is a large teaching hospital in
1900s, 19th-century, accurate, against white background, archive, background light, background light-colored, background plain, background plain-colored, background plain-coloured, background white

Background imageCharite Collection: Louis XII (1462-1515) and Anne of Brittany (1477-1514), king and queen of France, making the alumone

Louis XII (1462-1515) and Anne of Brittany (1477-1514), king and queen of France, making the alumone
YOU4418778 Louis XII (1462-1515) and Anne of Brittany (1477-1514), king and queen of France, making the alumone. Plate in faience painted by Adrien Thibault (1844-1918)

Background imageCharite Collection: Letter Q: Quartet, Queteuse, keel. Engraving in ' Alphabet'. Finish printing on 15 November 1875

Letter Q: Quartet, Queteuse, keel. Engraving in " Alphabet". Finish printing on 15 November 1875 by Charles
DUV4209849 Letter Q: Quartet, Queteuse, keel. Engraving in " Alphabet". Finish printing on 15 November 1875 by Charles Unsinger for Alphonse Lemerre, bookseller-publisher, Paris

Background imageCharite Collection: The Three Graces - oil on canvas, 1639

The Three Graces - oil on canvas, 1639
LRI4353944 The Three Graces - oil on canvas, 1639 by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 221x181 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: The Three Graces - Painting by Pieter Paul Rubens (1577-1640)

Background imageCharite Collection: Charity children preparing for the harvest home - les enfants defavorises decorent de guirlandes

Charity children preparing for the harvest home - les enfants defavorises decorent de guirlandes de fleurs le jardin
DUV4218680 Charity children preparing for the harvest home - les enfants defavorises decorent de guirlandes de fleurs le jardin pres de l eglise qui recoltera des dons pour le foyer - Extrait de

Background imageCharite Collection: Job on his manure pile, overwhelmed by all misfortunes Miniature in '

Job on his manure pile, overwhelmed by all misfortunes Miniature in "
JLJ4583165 Job on his manure pile, overwhelmed by all misfortunes Miniature in " Les Heures d Etienne Chevalier" by Jean Fouquet (1420-1481), 1445

Background imageCharite Collection: La Maison de charite de Watts, a Rochester, Asile de nuit pour les pauvres voyageurs (engraving)

La Maison de charite de Watts, a Rochester, Asile de nuit pour les pauvres voyageurs (engraving)
3646015 La Maison de charite de Watts, a Rochester, Asile de nuit pour les pauvres voyageurs (engraving) by French School

Background imageCharite Collection: Allegoric Figure of Charity (formerly the Faith'

Allegoric Figure of Charity (formerly the Faith"
JLJ4645792 Allegoric Figure of Charity (formerly the Faith" Painting by Simon Vouet (1590-1649) 17th century. Dim. 1, 9x1, 3 m

Background imageCharite Collection: Souris faisant la charite a un cochon. Vignettes illustrees par JJ Granville

Souris faisant la charite a un cochon. Vignettes illustrees par JJ Granville
DUV4212363 Souris faisant la charite a un cochon. Vignettes illustrees par JJ Granville. Gravure signee Andrew, Best et Leloir dans la partie intitulee " Le rat philosophe" ecrit par

Background imageCharite Collection: Aumones in the courtyard of the abbey of Port Royal des Champs View of the inner

Aumones in the courtyard of the abbey of Port Royal des Champs View of the inner
JLJ4564040 Aumones in the courtyard of the abbey of Port Royal des Champs View of the inner courtyard of Port-Royal-des-Champs. Anonymous painting of the French school, 18th century

Background imageCharite Collection: The Charity of St. Lawrence

The Charity of St. Lawrence
AII80647 The Charity of St. Lawrence by Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644); 118x172 cm; Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageCharite Collection: Monument to Urban VIII (1623-44) with the figures of Charity and Justice

Monument to Urban VIII (1623-44) with the figures of Charity and Justice
XJL159403 Monument to Urban VIII (1623-44) with the figures of Charity and Justice by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); St

Background imageCharite Collection: Purgatorio, Canto 29 : Charity, Hope, and Faith, illustration from

Purgatorio, Canto 29 : Charity, Hope, and Faith, illustration from
GIA745643 Purgatorio, Canto 29 : Charity, Hope, and Faith, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Background imageCharite Collection: At the House of the Poor, c. 1880 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)

At the House of the Poor, c. 1880 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
CHT217640 At the House of the Poor, c.1880 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Boucherville, Adrien de (1829-1912); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Background imageCharite Collection: The prophete Elijah receives bread and water from an angel Painting by Pierre Paul

The prophete Elijah receives bread and water from an angel Painting by Pierre Paul
JLJ4676790 The prophete Elijah receives bread and water from an angel Painting by Pierre Paul (Pierre-Paul) Rubens (or Peter Paul or Petrus Paulus) (1577-1640) 17th century Sun

Background imageCharite Collection: Universal Charity. Personification of Charity holding in his arms the different peoples

Universal Charity. Personification of Charity holding in his arms the different peoples
JLJ4688383 Universal Charity. Personification of Charity holding in his arms the different peoples of the world. Painting by Alexandre Laemlein (1813-1871), 1845

Background imageCharite Collection: The Charity of St. Anthony Abbot (tempera on panel)

The Charity of St. Anthony Abbot (tempera on panel)
AII80587 The Charity of St. Anthony Abbot (tempera on panel) by Master of the Rinuccini Chapel, (14th century); Galleria dell Accademia & Museo degli Strumenti Musicali, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageCharite Collection: Allegory of Charity

Allegory of Charity
XTD75664 Allegory of Charity by Blanchard, Jacques (1600-38); 108x138.5 cm; Toledo Museum of Art, Ohio, USA; French, out of copyright

Background imageCharite Collection: Helene-Louise de Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Duchess d Orleans (1814-1858

Helene-Louise de Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Duchess d Orleans (1814-1858
JLJ4592278 Helene-Louise de Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Duchess d Orleans (1814-1858) and her son the Count of Paris (1838-1894) visiting a Parisian asylum room (that of rue Saint Hippolyte?)

Background imageCharite Collection: A young woman helping an unhappy family Painting by Martin Drolling (1752-1817

A young woman helping an unhappy family Painting by Martin Drolling (1752-1817
JLJ4677338 A young woman helping an unhappy family Painting by Martin Drolling (1752-1817) 19th century Caen, Musee des Beaux Arts by Drolling, Martin (1752-1817); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen

Background imageCharite Collection: Charity from the monument to Urban VIII (1623-44) (marble)

Charity from the monument to Urban VIII (1623-44) (marble)
XJL159404 Charity from the monument to Urban VIII (1623-44) (marble) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); St. Peter s, Vatican City; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageCharite Collection: Charity or The Indigent Family, 1865 (oil on canvas)

Charity or The Indigent Family, 1865 (oil on canvas)
BIR100678 Charity or The Indigent Family, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905); 121.9x152.4 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; French, out of copyright

Background imageCharite Collection: Plaque depicting Charity, Limousin, 1559 (painted enamel)

Plaque depicting Charity, Limousin, 1559 (painted enamel)
XIR182968 Plaque depicting Charity, Limousin, 1559 (painted enamel) by Courteys, Pierre I (c.1520-c.1586); 165x100 cm; Musee National de la Renaissance, Ecouen, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageCharite Collection: Advertisement for A Charity Fete, Given For The Benefit Of The Society Of Help

Advertisement for A Charity Fete, Given For The Benefit Of The Society Of Help
SNG126837 Advertisement for A Charity Fete, Given For The Benefit Of The Society Of Help For Families, at the Palais du Trocadero, Paris (colour litho) by Cheret

Background imageCharite Collection: Plan of Paris indicating civil hospitals and homes, 1818, published in 1820 (engraving)

Plan of Paris indicating civil hospitals and homes, 1818, published in 1820 (engraving)
CHT164097 Plan of Paris indicating civil hospitals and homes, 1818, published in 1820 (engraving) by Thierry, Etienne Jules (b.1787); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharite Collection: LOUISE MARILLAC LEGRAS

LOUISE MARILLAC LEGRAS
LOUISE DE MARILLAC LEGRAS French religious, founder and first superior of the Compagnie des filles de la charite, who care for the poor and the sick. Date: 1591 - 1662

Background imageCharite Collection: BROTHERHOODS ACCOUNTS

BROTHERHOODS ACCOUNTS
Settlement of accounts by the brotherhood of Charite-Dieu and Notre Dame of the recovery of Rouen Date: 1466

Background imageCharite Collection: Etablissement des Soeurs de Charite Jerusalem

Etablissement des Soeurs de Charite Jerusalem
Etablissement des Soeurs de Charite. Jerusalem. 1920, Israel

Background imageCharite Collection: Anne Francoise Fougeret

Anne Francoise Fougeret
ANNE FRANCOISE de FOUGERET (nee Doutremont) French philanthropist, founder of the Charite maternelle, 1788. Date: 1745 - ?

Background imageCharite Collection: Hypnotism - Luys

Hypnotism - Luys
Dr Luys gives a demonstration at La Charite hospital, Paris Date: circa 1886

Background imageCharite Collection: The Lesson in Charity (oil on canvas)

The Lesson in Charity (oil on canvas)
XIR232629 The Lesson in Charity (oil on canvas) by Gorp, Henri Nicolas van (c.1756-p.1819); Musee de l Hotel Sandelin, Saint-Omer, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageCharite Collection: The Mouthful of Bread, study for Charity, 1892-1908 (oil on canvas)

The Mouthful of Bread, study for Charity, 1892-1908 (oil on canvas)
XIR178906 The Mouthful of Bread, study for Charity, 1892-1908 (oil on canvas) by Pelez, Fernand (1843-1913); 179x70 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais, France; French

Background imageCharite Collection: The Sisters of Mercy, 1859 (oil on canvas)

The Sisters of Mercy, 1859 (oil on canvas)
XKH141020 The Sisters of Mercy, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Browne, Henriette (1829-1901); 167x130 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; English, out of copyright

Background imageCharite Collection: 19th Century steam laundry, artwork C018 / 7071

19th Century steam laundry, artwork C018 / 7071
19th Century steam laundry, artwork



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"Charite: A Glimpse into the History of Compassion" Step back in time to 1914, where French nurses selflessly cared for wounded soldiers during World War I. Their dedication and bravery embody the spirit of charite. In Germany, the Berlin Charite stands tall as a testament to compassion and healing. This grand teaching hospital has been a beacon of hope for countless patients throughout its existence. Transport yourself to the 19th century with a digitally restored reproduction of an original painting. Though the exact date remains unknown, this artwork captures the essence in all its glory. Louis XII and Anne of Brittany, king and queen of France, are depicted making alumone - a gesture that exemplifies their charitable nature. Adrien Thibault's faience painted plate beautifully immortalizes this act. Discover enchanting engravings from "Alphabet, " including Quartet, Queteuse, and keel. Charles Unsinger's finish printing brings these intricate illustrations to life under Alphonse Lemerre's guidance. The Three Graces grace an oil canvas from 1639 with their elegance and benevolence. As symbols of charity themselves, they inspire us to embrace kindness in our own lives. Witness charity children preparing for harvest home festivities in Afternoon Tea's extract. These disadvantaged children adorn gardens near churches to raise funds for their sheltered haven - a heartwarming sight indeed. Job finds solace on his manure pile amidst overwhelming misfortunes - reminding us that even in hardship, acts of charity can bring comfort and strength. La Maison de charite de Watts offers respite for weary travelers in Rochester through its night asylum for those less fortunate. This engraving depicts both physical shelter and emotional support provided by kind souls within its walls. An allegoric figure representing Charity (formerly Faith) reminds us that true faith is intertwined with acts of love towards others. Let this figure inspire us to extend a helping hand whenever possible.