Begging Collection (page 9)

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

Peasant Family on the Tramp, c. 1652 (etching on cream laid paper)
5859466 Peasant Family on the Tramp, c.1652 (etching on cream laid paper) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 11.3 x 9.3 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Tapestry inspired by the work of Hieronymus Bosch, c. 1560 (gold, silver, silk and wool)
CUL4906842 Tapestry inspired by the work of Hieronymus Bosch, c.1560 (gold, silver, silk and wool) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516) (after); 296x364 cm; (add.info.: Saint Martin. ca. 1560)

Tapestry inspired by the work of Hieronymus Bosch, c. 1560 (gold, silver, silk and wool)
CUL4906821 Tapestry inspired by the work of Hieronymus Bosch, c.1560 (gold, silver, silk and wool) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516) (after); 296x364 cm; (add.info.: Saint Martin. ca. 1560)

Illustration by Harry Furniss for the short story The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices from The Christmas Books by
1000770 Illustration by Harry Furniss for the short story The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices from The Christmas Books by Charles Dickens, 1910 (engraving) by Furniss

The Begging Letter Writer. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Great Expectations
1000758 The Begging Letter Writer. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Great Expectations, from The Testimonial Edition published 1910

Healing of the Man Born Blind, 18th century (oil)
7332299 Healing of the Man Born Blind, 18th century (oil) by Reysschoot, Pieter Norbert van (1738-95); Sint Pieter, Ghent, Belgium; (add.info.: Sint-Pieterskerk, Oost-Vlaanderen)

Cartoon depicting a Marianne, symbolizing the French Republic, carrying the heavy bags of the budget
ELD4900897 Cartoon depicting a Marianne, symbolizing the French Republic, carrying the heavy bags of the budget, the ball of debt at the foot

The wife of King Edward III, queen Philippa of Hainault, intercedes before her husband to ask that the lives of
3033753 The wife of King Edward III, queen Philippa of Hainault, intercedes before her husband to ask that the lives of the seven Burghers of Calais be spared (print) by English School

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 Healing of Tobit (oil on panel)
471179 The Healing of Tobit (oil on panel) by Massys or Metsys, Jan (1509-75); 150x151 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Works of Mercy (oil on panel)
471446 Works of Mercy (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 43.5x58.6 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

The result of striking - The Workhouse. Cartoon from Punch, London, 1861
865588 The result of striking - The Workhouse. Cartoon from Punch, London, 1861. by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); Universal History Archive/UIG

Begging Tolerated (oil on canvas)
471532 Begging Tolerated (oil on canvas) by Stevens, Alfred Emile (1823-1906); 128x100 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Jacob meets his brother Esau (oil on canvas)
490124 Jacob meets his brother Esau (oil on canvas) by Hoecke, Jan van den (1611-51); 237x378 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

The Prodigal Son, 1618 (oil on panel)
471072 The Prodigal Son, 1618 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 111x159 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Teresa Interceding for Bernardino of Mendoza in Purgatory, 1630-35 (oil on canvas)
471029 Teresa Interceding for Bernardino of Mendoza in Purgatory, 1630-35 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 196.5x142 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Charles VI's dementia crisis in the forest of Le Mans (1392), late 19th century (Chromolithography)
7312240 Charles VI's dementia crisis in the forest of Le Mans (1392), late 19th century (Chromolithography); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Beggar Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308456 The Beggar Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Rich Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308364 The Rich Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The blind beggar on the bridge of the arts in Paris, in Imagier de l'enfance, c. 1900 (engraving)
DUV4206180 The blind beggar on the bridge of the arts in Paris, in Imagier de l enfance, c.1900 (engraving) by Raffin, Ferdinand (1870)

Sur le boulevard (On the Boulevard). Un homme seul, assis sur un banc dans le froid, pres de lui
FIA5343933 Sur le boulevard (On the Boulevard). Un homme seul, assis sur un banc dans le froid, pres de lui, un baluchon et une boite a outils

A bourgeois leaving his house, Paris, 1889 (painting)
1749227 A bourgeois leaving his house, Paris, 1889 (painting) by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); (add.info.: a bourgeois leaving his house in 1889, painting by Jean Beraud (1849-1936)); © Tallandier

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HIRAK BHATTACHARJEE

Give alms to the last of your kings (lithograph)
904707 Give alms to the last of your kings (lithograph) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The History of Saint Anthony the Great, A beggar urges the sick King of Palestine to send food to St
885023 The History of Saint Anthony the Great, A beggar urges the sick King of Palestine to send food to St. Anthony (top); arrival of camels with food (bottom), 1340 (tempera on wood) by Bologna

Beggars and Street Characters, 1516 (handscroll, ink and light colour on paper) (detail)
3935967 Beggars and Street Characters, 1516 (handscroll, ink and light colour on paper) (detail) by Zhou Chen (16th century); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Carpenters companions of duty and beggar, on a construction site in the 15th century
LSE4102358 Carpenters companions of duty and beggar, on a construction site in the 15th century by French School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The beggar and his dog - a lesson to children (chromolitho)
6001831 The beggar and his dog - a lesson to children (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The beggar and his dog - a lesson to children)

Boire du the a Mytichtchi (Mytischi), pres de Moscou. (Des moines orthodoxes prennent le the dans un jardin)
FIA5341217 Boire du the a Mytichtchi (Mytischi), pres de Moscou. (Des moines orthodoxes prennent le the dans un jardin, un estropie et un enfant misereux mendient)

193-0082116 God forgive her: and it was her mother, plate 16 of Los caprichos, pub. 1799 (etching)
IND81635 193-0082116 God forgive her: and it was her mother, plate 16 of Los caprichos, pub. 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes

An emissary of Pope Adrian I pleading with Charlemagne to defend Rome against the Lombard king Desiderio
IND325870 An emissary of Pope Adrian I pleading with Charlemagne to defend Rome against the Lombard king Desiderio, miniature from Ogier le Danois, printed by A

A Decorative Roundel with Odysseus Fighting the Beggar, and with Sphynxs (oil on canvas)
659353 A Decorative Roundel with Odysseus Fighting the Beggar, and with Sphynxs (oil on canvas) by Wit, Jacob de (1695-1754) (school of)

The Weaker Sex, 1903 (litho)
2913422 The Weaker Sex, 1903 (litho) by Gibson, Charles Dana (1867-1944); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The long, ever-growing procession of the little Belgian children (colour litho)
2777608 The long, ever-growing procession of the little Belgian children (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The long)

"There was an Old Man on some rocks, who shut up his wife in a box", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386668 " There was an Old Man on some rocks, who shut up his wife in a box", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Sister Jane, c. 1791 (hand-coloured engraving)
1123863 Sister Jane, c.1791 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cawse, John (1779-1862); Private Collection; (add.info.: A woman stands over a kneeling man brandishing a whip)

A Ladder of Different Social Positions, late 19th century (colour litho)
CHT174146 A Ladder of Different Social Positions, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

DDE-90026702
New Zealand, Southland, Stewart Island, Halfmoon Bay. Tui (Prosthermadera novaeseelandiae), juvenile bird begging from parent. Date: 10/07/2007

DDE-90023519
South Georgia Island, Salisbury Plain. Second largest king penguin (wild: Aptenodytes patagonicus) colony in South Georgia. Large fuzzy molting chick. Date: 28/06/2006

DDE-90023462
Antarctica, South Shetland Islands. A brown down-covered Adelie penguin chick begging food from its parent. Date: 28/04/2005

Indian Fakir, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Indian Fakir, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

An illuminated miniature of St. Martin dividing his cloak (from a grand choral book), 14th century (Watercolour)
7261280 An illuminated miniature of St. Martin dividing his cloak (from a grand choral book), 14th century (Watercolour) by Giotto di Bondone (c.1266-1337) (school of)

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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.