Kind Deed Collection

Chinese Budai: God of Contentment in Asia, Early Twentieth Century (engraved)
7485457 Chinese Budai: God of Contentment in Asia, Early Twentieth Century (engraved); (add.info.: Chinese Budai (Bu-Tai): god of contentment in Asia

Gypsy caravan (colour litho)
8635287 Gypsy caravan (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gypsy caravan. Illustration from Kindness to Animals Painting Book (Dean & Son Ltd)

Boy Presenting a Flower to a Lame Girl (engraving)
8639625 Boy Presenting a Flower to a Lame Girl (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy Presenting a Flower to a Lame Girl)

Girl sheltering a calf from the rain (colour litho)
8664200 Girl sheltering a calf from the rain (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl sheltering a calf from the rain)

The Germans before Paris, how the compassionate German soldiers draped the statuary at St Cloud (engraving)
8643284 The Germans before Paris, how the compassionate German soldiers draped the statuary at St Cloud (engraving) by English School

Helping Grannie (colour litho)
8641609 Helping Grannie (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helping Grannie. Illustration for The Prize, 1888.); © Look and Learn

Children of the rich in London entertaining disabled children in hospital (litho)
8672125 Children of the rich in London entertaining disabled children in hospital (litho) by Flere, H. H. (19th-20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Children protecting their pet dog from the hot sun (colour litho)
8635291 Children protecting their pet dog from the hot sun (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children protecting their pet dog from the hot sun)

Girl milking cows (colour litho)
8635290 Girl milking cows (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl milking cows)

Girl feeding; ducks and geese (colour litho)
8635292 Girl feeding; ducks and geese (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl feeding; ducks and geese)

Children feeding goats (colour litho)
8635288 Children feeding goats (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children feeding goats)

Girl with a cat and dog (colour litho)
8635284 Girl with a cat and dog (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl with a cat and dog)

St Genevieve brings Supplies to Paris (litho)
8661250 St Genevieve brings Supplies to Paris (litho) by Puvis de Chavannes, Pierre (1824-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Genevieve brings Supplies to Paris)

Children watching a cat and a dog drinking from a bowl of water (colour litho)
8635293 Children watching a cat and a dog drinking from a bowl of water (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The cut finger (colour litho)
8641612 The cut finger (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The cut finger. Illustration for The Prize, 1888.); © Look and Learn

Boy gives charity
3479530 Boy gives charity; (add.info.: Charity, late 18th century boy gives charity to mother and child beggars.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Good Deed, from Les Modes Parisiennes, c.1860 (coloured engraving)
XIR220336 A Good Deed, from Les Modes Parisiennes, c.1860 (coloured engraving) by Compte-Calix, Francois Claudius (1813-80); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Figure of the bodhisattva Guanyin, Northern Song Dynasty (AD 960-1127) (wood)
7394086 Figure of the bodhisattva Guanyin, Northern Song Dynasty (AD 960-1127) (wood) by Chinese School, Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Charity (painting on wood)
885767 Charity (painting on wood) by Pacchiarotti, Giacomo (1474-1539/40); Pinacoteca Nazionale, Siena, Tuscany, Italy

Christian charity, c. 1610 (oil on canvas)
7352759 Christian charity, c.1610 (oil on canvas) by Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644); 122x94 cm; Musei di Strada Nuova, Genoa, Liguria

Mercy of Alexander, 17th century (oil on canvas)
7352702 Mercy of Alexander, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Piola, Domenico the Elder (1627-1703); 158x220 cm; Musei di Strada Nuova, Genoa, Liguria

Hospitality to Strangers, 1920 (fresco transfered to polyester)
LAF470893 Hospitality to Strangers, 1920 (fresco transfered to polyester) by Woestyne, Gustave van de (1881-1947); 66.5x74x3.2 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

The Parable of the Great Supper, c. 1884 (Oil on canvas)
7212779 The Parable of the Great Supper, c.1884 (Oil on canvas) by Rich, William George (1857-after 1901); The Ms Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Rich)

The Parable of the Lost Sheep, c. 1884 (Oil on canvas)
7212778 The Parable of the Lost Sheep, c.1884 (Oil on canvas) by Rich, William George (1857-after 1901); The Ms Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Rich)

The Parable of the Prodigal Son, c. 1884 (Oil on canvas)
7212777 The Parable of the Prodigal Son, c.1884 (Oil on canvas) by Rich, William George (1857-after 1901); The Ms Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Rich)

Roman Charity, c. 1670 (oil on canvas)
7305381 Roman Charity, c.1670 (oil on canvas) by Pasinelli, Lorenzo (1629-1700) ; 110.5x92.5 cm; Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo, Norway; (add.info.: by Lorenzo Pasinelli (1629-1700))

Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery, c. 1700 (oil on wood)
7305332 Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery, c.1700 (oil on wood) by Cranach, Lucas the Elder (1472-1553) (after); Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo

Struggle for Survival, 1889 (oil on canvas)
7308643 Struggle for Survival, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 300.7x226.2 cm; Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo, Norway; (add.info.: by Christian Krohg (1852-1925))

Kind-hearted Kitty (colour litho)
7157013 Kind-hearted Kitty (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kind-hearted Kitty)

French soldiers giving sweets to African-American soldiers, Rouffach, 5th February 1945 (b / w photo)
1721270 French soldiers giving sweets to African-American soldiers, Rouffach, 5th February 1945 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: In Rouffach, Alsace, France)

Back to the old home (engraving)
7185812 Back to the old home (engraving) by Tarrant, Percy (1855-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Back to the old home)

The foster mother: young woman feeding orphaned bird chicks in a nest (colour litho)
7157304 The foster mother: young woman feeding orphaned bird chicks in a nest (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The foster mother)

Girl with a chicken visiting children in hospital (colour litho)
7157239 Girl with a chicken visiting children in hospital (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl with a chicken visiting children in hospital)

Parable of the Good Samaritan (chromolitho)
7157035 Parable of the Good Samaritan (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parable of the Good Samaritan)

Tea party for the blind at the Peoples Palace, London, 1901 (litho)
7201905 Tea party for the blind at the Peoples Palace, London, 1901 (litho) by Finnemore, Joseph (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tea party for the blind at the Peoples Palace)

Empress Maria Theresa of Austria washing the feet of the poor on Maundy Thursday (litho)
7184932 Empress Maria Theresa of Austria washing the feet of the poor on Maundy Thursday (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Empress Maria Theresa of Austria visiting a housebound poor woman (litho)
7184937 Empress Maria Theresa of Austria visiting a housebound poor woman (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Kind Man (engraving)
7185158 A Kind Man (engraving) by Massani, Pompeo (1850-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kind Man. Illustration for La Croix Illustree, 1901.); © Look and Learn

The kind servant: a maid reading to young children (chromolitho)
7153594 The kind servant: a maid reading to young children (chromolitho) by Dickes, William (fl.1843-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The kind servant)

Ruth asking Boaz if she can glean in his field (chromolitho)
7185791 Ruth asking Boaz if she can glean in his field (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruth asking Boaz if she can glean in his field (Ruth 2)

"Something to eat while the cart is being unloaded"(engraving)
7165810 " Something to eat while the cart is being unloaded" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boys ice skating (litho)
7201158 Boys ice skating (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Christmas Samaritan, boys ice skating)

Boys skating (litho)
7201120 Boys skating (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Christmas Samaritan, boys skating)

Parable of the Good Samaritan (engraving)
7172451 Parable of the Good Samaritan (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10)

A welcome visit (chromolitho)
7201757 A welcome visit (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A welcome visit. Illustration from The Infants Magazine (S W Partridge and Co, London)

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"Kind Deed: A Timeless Gesture of Compassion and Generosity" In the realm of art, various masterpieces have depicted the essence of a kind deed throughout history. From ancient sculptures to modern paintings, these works capture the beauty and significance of acts that transcend boundaries and touch hearts. The figure of the bodhisattva Guanyin from the Northern Song Dynasty stands as a symbol of compassion and mercy. Carved meticulously in wood, it embodies selflessness and kindness towards all beings. Charity is another theme portrayed on wooden canvases, showcasing scenes where individuals extend their helping hands to those in need. Whether through Christian charity or acts inspired by other faiths, these paintings remind us that generosity knows no bounds. Moving forward in time, we encounter "Mercy of Alexander, " an oil painting from the 17th century. It portrays Alexander's benevolence towards his defeated enemies—a testament to how even great leaders can display empathy amidst power struggles. "Hospitality to Strangers, " transferred onto polyester from a fresco created in 1920, captures an act often overlooked but profoundly impactful. Welcoming strangers into our lives fosters unity and breaks down barriers between people who may otherwise remain distant. Religious parables also shed light on kind deeds' transformative power. "The Parable of the Great Supper" reminds us to invite everyone into our lives without discrimination or prejudice. Similarly, "The Parable of the Lost Sheep" emphasizes going above and beyond for someone who has strayed away while "The Parable of Prodigal Son" teaches forgiveness as an ultimate act of love. Artistic representations also explore unconventional forms of kindness like "Roman Charity. " This painting showcases a daughter breastfeeding her imprisoned father—an extraordinary example highlighting familial devotion surpassing societal norms. Furthermore, religious narratives such as "Christ and Woman Taken in Adultery" demonstrate compassion rather than judgment when faced with moral dilemmas. It teaches us to extend understanding and support, even in challenging circumstances.