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"Begging: A Multifaceted Expression of Need and Compassion" In Rembrandt's masterpiece, "The Return of the Prodigal Son, " we witness a poignant portrayal of begging

Background imageBegging Collection: Contrasts of Venice

Contrasts of Venice
Dan Edwards

Background imageBegging Collection: Poverty and Wealth

Poverty and Wealth
Richard Adams

Background imageBegging Collection: Vudú

Vudú
Pablo Abreu

Background imageBegging Collection: Iberian ibex (Capra pyrenaica), female, being pestered by kid, aged two months, begging for milk

Iberian ibex (Capra pyrenaica), female, being pestered by kid, aged two months, begging for milk. Sierra Nevada National Park, Andalusia, Spain. July

Background imageBegging Collection: Iberian ibex (Capra pyrenaica), female, grazing, being pestered by kid, aged two months

Iberian ibex (Capra pyrenaica), female, grazing, being pestered by kid, aged two months, begging for milk, at 2900m altitude. Sierra Nevada National Park, Andalusia, Spain. July

Background imageBegging Collection: Waved albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) chick, aged two weeks, begging next to parent on nest

Waved albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) chick, aged two weeks, begging next to parent on nest. Punta Suarez, Espanola Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Background imageBegging Collection: A blind bible reader, Victorian period

A blind bible reader, Victorian period

Background imageBegging Collection: Blind bible reader

Blind bible reader

Background imageBegging Collection: WW1 Belgian woman and children begging in front

WW1 Belgian woman and children begging in front of their burnt out home

Background imageBegging Collection: Belgian family begging in front of their burnt-out

Belgian family begging in front of their burnt-out home during WW1

Background imageBegging Collection: Pamela May, ballerina in The Gods go A-Begging

Pamela May, ballerina in The Gods go A-Begging, The Vic-Wells Ballet, supplement to The Dancing Times, December 1937 Date: 1937

Background imageBegging Collection: Advert, Trust Beecham's Pills to keep you fit

Advert, Trust Beecham's Pills to keep you fit Date: 1920

Background imageBegging Collection: Dog begging for meal - 1950s printer's block

Dog begging for meal - 1950s printer's block Date: 1950s

Background imageBegging Collection: Poster, Oranjeboom Beer

Poster, Oranjeboom Beer Date: circa 1950

Background imageBegging Collection: Pavement artist drawing with chalk on the streets of London, with a curious crowd around him

Pavement artist drawing with chalk on the streets of London, with a curious crowd around him. Date: 1874

Background imageBegging Collection: The Crane on the Antwerp quay by the frozen Scheldt, 1622 (oil on panel)

The Crane on the Antwerp quay by the frozen Scheldt, 1622 (oil on panel)
7412464 The Crane on the Antwerp quay by the frozen Scheldt, 1622 (oil on panel) by Vrancx, Sebastian (1573-1647); 58.3--114 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageBegging Collection: Tapestry panel with scenes from the Passion from an antependium, from Upper Rhineland (wool & linen)

Tapestry panel with scenes from the Passion from an antependium, from Upper Rhineland (wool & linen)
3576061 Tapestry panel with scenes from the Passion from an antependium, from Upper Rhineland (wool & linen) by German School, (16th century); 63.5x68.5 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Background imageBegging Collection: L'Aumone d'un Mendiant (oil on canvas)

L'Aumone d'un Mendiant (oil on canvas)
476730 L'Aumone d'un Mendiant (oil on canvas) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); 210.9x175.3 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Background imageBegging Collection: Scenes from 19th century Venice, Italy, Gondola, St. Marks Square, Beggars and Folk Saints

Scenes from 19th century Venice, Italy, Gondola, St. Marks Square, Beggars and Folk Saints, Historical
1900s, 19th-century, 3 people, attraction, attractions, beg, beggars, begging, black, black-and-white, black-white, copy, cultural monument, cultural monuments, cultural site, cultural sites

Background imageBegging Collection: The Warming House for the Homeless in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, here the men's room, 1880, Historic

The Warming House for the Homeless in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, here the men's room, 1880, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, adult female, adult woman, adults, bankrupt, bavarian, bayern, beg, beggars, begging, black, black-and-white, black-white, broke, depiction, depictions, digital, digitally

Background imageBegging Collection: Almsman in front of a church in Brittany, France, 1876, Historic

Almsman in front of a church in Brittany, France, 1876, Historic, digital reproduction of an original 19th century
1900s, 19th-century, 3 people, activities, activity, addressee, addressees, almsman, arms, beg, beggars, begging, belief, body parts, bretagne, brittany, building, buildings, characteristic

Background imageBegging Collection: Charity, Woman distributing bread to the poor in front of the church, 1888, Germany, Historic

Charity, Woman distributing bread to the poor in front of the church, 1888, Germany, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, 4 people, affair, affairs, arms, baked goods, bakery products, bankrupt, basic food, basic foods, beg, beggars, begging, breads, broke, building, buildings, charities, charity

Background imageBegging Collection: Beggars in Toledo, Spain, beggars ask the rich cultural travellers for alms, Historic

Beggars in Toledo, Spain, beggars ask the rich cultural travellers for alms, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, affair, affairs, affluent, arms, bankrupt, beg, beggars, begging, black, black-and-white, black-white, body parts, broke, contemporary, cultural travellers, culture, depiction

Background imageBegging Collection: The New Warming House for the Poor in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, here the woman's room, 1895

The New Warming House for the Poor in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, here the woman's room, 1895, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, affair, affairs, arms, bankrupt, bavarian, bayern, beg, beggars, begging, black, black-and-white, black-white, body parts, broke, contemporary, depiction, depictions, digital

Background imageBegging Collection: Das Vermieten der tiroler Schwabenkinder in Ravensburg, The children of mountain farmers

Das Vermieten der tiroler Schwabenkinder in Ravensburg, The children of mountain farmers from Vorarlberg, Tyrol
1900s, 19th-century, affair, affairs, agrarian, agricultural, agriculturally, alps, arms, baden-wuerttemberg, baden-wurttemberg, bankrupt, bayern, beg, beggars, begging, black, black-and-white

Background imageBegging Collection: Eviction of a family who can no longer pay their rent and is now standing in the rain from

Eviction of a family who can no longer pay their rent and is now standing in the rain from the city of Rome, 1880
1 animal, 1900s, 19th-century, adult male, animal child, animal families, animal portrait, animal portraits, animals, arms, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, attraction, attractions, bad weather

Background imageBegging Collection: View of the Albergo dei Poveri, Poorhouse, in Palermo, c. 1800, Sicily, Italy, Historic

View of the Albergo dei Poveri, Poorhouse, in Palermo, c. 1800, Sicily, Italy, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, addressee, addressees, affair, affairs, almshouse, almshouses, almsman, bankrupt, beg, beggars, begging, black, black-and-white, black-white, broke, copy, depiction, depictions

Background imageBegging Collection: Two Buddhist monks on their way to the monastery, Buddhism, priest, c. 1870, Japan, Historic

Two Buddhist monks on their way to the monastery, Buddhism, priest, c. 1870, Japan, Historic
2, 2 people, abbey, abbeys, addressee, addressees, album, albums, almsman, arts, asian, asian ethnicity, asians, asiatic, beg, beggars, begging, belief, believer, believers, buddhist, buddhistic

Background imageBegging Collection: No hay que dar voces (It's no use crying out), 1863 (etching, aquatint, burnishing & burin)

No hay que dar voces (It's no use crying out), 1863 (etching, aquatint, burnishing & burin)
3745585 No hay que dar voces (It's no use crying out), 1863 (etching, aquatint, burnishing & burin) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 25x34 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageBegging Collection: The Seven Works of Mercy, c. 1606-16 (oil on panel)

The Seven Works of Mercy, c. 1606-16 (oil on panel)
MAN368367 The Seven Works of Mercy, c.1606-16 (oil on panel) by Francken, Frans II the Younger (1581-1642); 50.2x89 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageBegging Collection: Standing peasants, 1630 (Etching)

Standing peasants, 1630 (Etching)
7393379 Standing peasants, 1630 (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 8, 6 x 4, 6 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Background imageBegging Collection: Diptych of Blessed Andrea Gallerani: The blessed host Gallerani receiving pelgrims and beggars

Diptych of Blessed Andrea Gallerani: The blessed host Gallerani receiving pelgrims and beggars, external panels, c
885774 Diptych of Blessed Andrea Gallerani: The blessed host Gallerani receiving pelgrims and beggars, external panels, c.1270 (painting on wood) by Guido da Siena

Background imageBegging Collection: Beggars receiving alms at the door of a house, 1648 (Etching)

Beggars receiving alms at the door of a house, 1648 (Etching)
7393380 Beggars receiving alms at the door of a house, 1648 (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 17 x 13, 5 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Background imageBegging Collection: Diptych of Blessed Andrea Gallerani: St. Francis receives the stigmata and the blessed Gallerani

Diptych of Blessed Andrea Gallerani: St. Francis receives the stigmata and the blessed Gallerani, interior right panel
885776 Diptych of Blessed Andrea Gallerani: St.Francis receives the stigmata and the blessed Gallerani, interior right panel, c.1270 (painting on panel) by Guido da Siena

Background imageBegging Collection: Black-naped monarch / Black-naped blue flycatcher (Hypothymis azurea) male, with insect prey in beak

Black-naped monarch / Black-naped blue flycatcher (Hypothymis azurea) male, with insect prey in beak, feeding three chicks at nest, Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka

Background imageBegging Collection: Parables, including the Raising of Lazarus. 19th century (Russian popular coloured woodcut)

Parables, including the Raising of Lazarus. 19th century (Russian popular coloured woodcut)
542809 Parables, including the Raising of Lazarus. 19th century (Russian popular coloured woodcut) by Russian School, (19th century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageBegging Collection: Three blind mice painting, sepia

Three blind mice painting, sepia
"Three blind mice, Three blind mice, See how they run, See how they run, They all ran after the farmer's wife, She cut off their tails with a carving knife

Background imageBegging Collection: See how they run

See how they run
"Three blind mice, Three blind mice, See how they run, See how they run..." from the nursery rhyme as depicted in "The Diverting History of Three Blind Mice" illustrated by Edmund

Background imageBegging Collection: The rich man and Lazarus (oil on panel)

The rich man and Lazarus (oil on panel)
3930927 The rich man and Lazarus (oil on panel); 115x171 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Gospel according to St Luke)

Background imageBegging Collection: 'Old Pat, ' The Independent Beggar, c. 1819 (oil on wood)

"Old Pat, " The Independent Beggar, c. 1819 (oil on wood)
XOS5887569 "Old Pat, " The Independent Beggar, c. 1819 (oil on wood) by Waldo, Samuel Lovett (1783-1861); 68x57 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageBegging Collection: Street Singer and Child, 18th century (oil on canvas)

Street Singer and Child, 18th century (oil on canvas)
XOS5886581 Street Singer and Child, 18th century (oil on canvas) by Opie, John (1761-1807); 100x87.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: John Opie (British, 1761-1807))

Background imageBegging Collection: Muslim fakir or faqir holy men: naga with stick, paramahamsa sitting under a tree

Muslim fakir or faqir holy men: naga with stick, paramahamsa sitting under a tree, painted sannyasi, naked avadhuta
FLO4623751 Muslim fakir or faqir holy men: naga with stick, paramahamsa sitting under a tree, painted sannyasi, naked avadhuta, robed Baisnab Vaisnava and fakir at prayer

Background imageBegging Collection: Hungry customers (engraving)

Hungry customers (engraving)
602192 Hungry customers (engraving) by Dadd, S. T. (fl.1882-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hungry customers, depciting a man with a hand cart surrounded by cats begging for his wares)

Background imageBegging Collection: Madonna and Child enthroned with st Martin and st Rosalia, 1500 circa, (oil on wood)

Madonna and Child enthroned with st Martin and st Rosalia, 1500 circa, (oil on wood)
7146785 Madonna and Child enthroned with st Martin and st Rosalia, 1500 circa, (oil on wood) by Garofalo, Benvenuto Tisi da (1481-1559); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageBegging Collection: Cleopatra before Octavianus, 1640 (oil on canvas)

Cleopatra before Octavianus, 1640 (oil on canvas)
1108976 Cleopatra before Octavianus, 1640 (oil on canvas) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Augustus (63 BC-14 AD), known as Octavian

Background imageBegging Collection: The long remembered beggar was his guest, whose beard descending swept his aged breast

The long remembered beggar was his guest, whose beard descending swept his aged breast (colour litho)
955962 The long remembered beggar was his guest, whose beard descending swept his aged breast (colour litho) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBegging Collection: I Maccaronari (oil on canvas)

I Maccaronari (oil on canvas)
868253 I Maccaronari (oil on canvas) by Gargiulo, Domenico (Micco Spadaro) (1612-75); 40x50 cm; Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imageBegging Collection: The calumny of Apelles, 1495 circa, (tempera on wood)

The calumny of Apelles, 1495 circa, (tempera on wood)
7146327 The calumny of Apelles, 1495 circa, (tempera on wood) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); 62x91 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany



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"Begging: A Multifaceted Expression of Need and Compassion" In Rembrandt's masterpiece, "The Return of the Prodigal Son, " we witness a poignant portrayal of begging. The prodigal son, humbled by his past mistakes, kneels before his father in desperate supplication, seeking forgiveness and acceptance. Meanwhile, a Sealyham Terrier dog gazes up at its owner with pleading eyes. Its adorable face tugs at our heartstrings as it begs for attention or perhaps a tasty treat. Amidst the picturesque hills adorned with snowflakes in Cecil Aldin's artwork titled "Christmas Is Coming, " we can almost hear the faint echoes of children eagerly begging their parents for presents during this festive season. Nature too has its own version of begging. A wren diligently feeds its offspring at the nest, showcasing an instinctual act driven by parental love and responsibility. Traveling to Japan, we encounter Komuso Buddhist monks who engage in alms-begging as part of their spiritual practice. Clad in straw hats that obscure their faces from worldly distractions, they rely on the generosity of others to sustain themselves while embodying humility and detachment. Captured in Picture No. 11770524 is an image that demands attention - soldiers standing tall and resolute during wartime. Their unwavering commitment to duty could be seen as a form of silent begging for peace amidst chaos. Even Emperor Penguins exhibit behaviors akin to begging when two adults tirelessly care for their vulnerable chicks on Snow Hill Island in Antarctica. These devoted parents brave harsh conditions to ensure their little ones receive nourishment and protection against nature's unforgiving elements. Stepping into another realm entirely is James Doughty - England's oldest clown - whose jovial antics entertain audiences while subtly asking them for laughter and applause through his comical performances. In stark contrast lies an etching from 1630 depicting a beggar seated on a bank.