Comforting Collection (page 4)

Levamen Onostrorum, from Allegories of the Christian Faith, from Christian and Profane Allegories, 1604

Always Welcome, from "Illustrated London News", May 19, 1888
Always Welcome, from " Illustrated London News", May 19, 1888

GRANDPARENTS 1940S
A grandmother gives her young grandson a comforting hug, during the uncertainty of the war years. Grandfather carries on reading his book, regardless. Date: 1940s (re-enactment)

Alfred Tennysons Idylls of the King, and other Poems, 1874

After the Ball, 1874. Creator: Alfred Stevens
After the Ball, 1874

Cupid, stung by a bee, is cherished by his Mother, 1774 (oil on canvas)
497170 Cupid, stung by a bee, is cherished by his Mother, 1774 (oil on canvas) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 121.9x122.4 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

Holding Hands And Praying Over The Bible

General Blackbeard wounded at the battle of Leadenhall, 1784. Artist
General Blackbeard wounded at the battle of Leadenhall, 1784. Charles James Fox (General Blackbeard) lying on the ground amid his followers

The Wounded Cavalier, 1855. Artist: William Shakespeare Burton
The Wounded Cavalier, 1855; showing the injured Cavalier discovered by Puritans, his sectarian enemies. The man stands aloof, the girl is more humane

Too young to be married, 1869. Artist: Thomas Faed
Too young to be married, 1869; showing a man placing his arm round a girl who gazes into the distance whilst a dog sits at her feet

The Favourite Nurse with Zouaves and Soldiers during WWI, 1915 (Colour Lithograph)

Rosabell, 1806
Rosabell, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving). She waves goodbye at port, with baby in her arms

Olaf took the old woman in his arms, 10th or 11th century (1913). Olaf the Peacock (c938-1006) was a merchant and chieftain

Is it you, Mother?, 1916. Artist: Louis Raemaekers
Is it you, Mother?, 1916. Plate 75 from The Great War: A Neutrals Indictment by Louis Raemaekers. The Dutch graphic artist Louis Raemaekers (1869-1956)

The Zeppelin Triumph: Casualty of War, 1916. Artist: Louis Raemaekers
The Zeppelin Triumph: Casualty of War, 1916. Plate 43 from The Great War: A Neutrals Indictment by Louis Raemaekers. The Dutch graphic artist Louis Raemaekers (1869-1956)

1 Samuel 1: 8: Elkanah comforts Hannah
1 Samuel 1:8: Elkanah comforts Hannah. Facsimile copy of a 15th century manuscript of the German School

Oh! I Am So Frightened! I Panted, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
Oh! I Am So Frightened! I Panted, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Copper Beeches by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

The Wounded Cavalier, 1855, (1912). Artist: William Shakespeare Burton
The Wounded Cavalier, 1855, (1912). Pre-Raphaelite painting, depicts a scene from the English Civil War in which a wounded royalist soldier is comforted by a Puritan woman while her lover looks

Stigmatization of Saint Catherine of Siena, 1870
Stigmatization of Saint Catherine of Siena, (1870). After the painting by Sodoma in an Domenico, Siena, Italy. A print from Les Chef D oeuvre de la Peinture Italienne by Paul Mantz, Paris, 1870

The Ghost Story. At this awful moment the Lady we are writing of beheld something white glide through the desolate apartment when all of a sudden a tremensous crash &c &c

Christ the Comforter, 1895. Artist: Dormoy
Christ the Comforter, 1895. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1895

The Queen in a Cottage Bedroom, late 19th century, (c1920). Queen Victoria reads the Scriptures at the bedside of a sick fisherman, living on her Osborne estate

The Flight from Lucknow, 1858, (c1920). Artist: Abraham Solomon
The Flight from Lucknow, 1858, (c1920). The siege of Lucknow was one of the major engagements of the uprising against British rule in India which began in 1857

Youth, 19th century. Artist: John Everett Millais
Youth, 19th century

Hagar and Ishmael, 1880, (1912). Artist: Jean-Charles Cazin
Hagar and Ishmael, 1880, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

At the Sick Friend, 19th century. Artist: Isidore Patrois
At the Sick Friend, 19th century. Found in the collection of the M Kroshitsky Art Museum, Sevastopol, Ukraine

The Holy Family, 1645. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Holy Family, 1645. Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Girls in Russian dress, c1870s-c1880s. Artist: Andrei Osipovich Karelin
Girls in Russian dress, c1870s-c1880s. Found in the collection of the Museum of Photography History, Nizhni Novgorod, Russia

Composition, 1870s. Artist: Andrei Osipovich Karelin
Composition, 1870s. Found in the collection of the State Museum of History, Moscow

The death of Tsar Alexander III of Russia, 1894. Artist: Henri Meyer
The death of Tsar Alexander III of Russia, 1894. Alexander III (1845-1894) reigned as Emperor of Russia from 14 March 1881 until his death in 1894. He was succeeded by his eldest son, Nicholas II

Claudio and Isabella, 1850. Artist: William Holman Hunt
Claudio and Isabella, 1850. From the The Makins Collection

The Relief of Lucknow, 1857 (c1850s). The siege of Lucknow was one of the major engagements of the uprising against British rule in India which began in 1857

The Lovesick Maiden, c1660. Artist: Jan Steen
The Lovesick Maiden, c1660. From the collection of the The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Dead Christ and the Angels, 1864. Artist: Edouard Manet
The Dead Christ and the Angels, 1864. Located in the collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. In an inscription on the rock Manet identifies the Gospel according to Saint John as

Woman with a Child Afraid of a Dog, 17th century. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Woman with a Child Afraid of a Dog, 17th century. From the Museum of Fine Art, Budapest

David and Jonathan, 1642. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
David and Jonathan, 1642

Scene from Shakespeares King Lear, c1858. Artist: Robert Dudley
Scene from Shakespeares King Lear, c1858. Lear, betrayed by his daughters Goneril and Regan and confused by rage, powerlessness and ill-treatment, is comforted by his youngest daughter

Ruth embracing her mother-in-law, 1873. From the Bible (Ruth 1.14)

The Flower of the Flock, c1890. An artisan country family at the tea table showing loving, hopeless concern for a child who has not long to live. From The Girls Own Paper. (London, c1890)

Ruth embracing her mother-in-law Naomi and promising to stay with her now they are bereaved, 1866. Artist: Gustave Dore
Ruth embracing her mother-in-law Naomi and promising to stay with her now they are bereaved, 1866. From the Bible (Ruth 1.14)

Tobias Returns Sight to His Father, 1636. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Tobias Returns Sight to His Father, 1636. From the Staatsgalerie, Stuttgart, Germany

Englands Intervention. 1870. Artist: Joseph Swain
Englands Intervention. 1870. In this cartoon, Britannia is shown offering comfort and to the soldiers of Prussia (left) and France (right)

Sancta Nicotina Consolatrix. The Poor Mans Friend, 1869. Artist: George du Maurier
Sancta Nicotina Consolatrix. The Poor Mans Friend, 1869. Tobacco was by this time recognised as a health hazard, but its properties provided some comfort for the very poor

Motherless. A Widowed Father Comforts His Motherless Child. After A Painting By Sir Luke Fildes. From King AlbertAśS Book, Published 1915

Clouds In The Sky

The Broken Violin from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836

Cartoon, Oscar Wilde and William Wilde
Cartoon, Oscar Wilde (1854-1900), poet and playwright, comforted by his brother William Wilde (1852-1899) in the face of American criticism of his play, Vera

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"Finding Comfort in Art: A Journey through Time and Emotions" In the world of art, there exists a realm where comfort transcends time and space. From Rembrandt's poignant masterpiece "The Return of the Prodigal Son" to Dickens' heartwarming tale of Mr Peggotty and Little Emily in "David Copperfield, " these artistic creations offer solace to weary souls. As we delve deeper into this comforting journey, we encounter an advertisement for Eppss Cocoa, reminding us that even a simple cup of hot chocolate can bring warmth and reassurance during challenging times. Meanwhile, the Match Girl from 1921 reminds us that amidst darkness, there is always hope and compassion. Breaking bad news may seem daunting, but it is precisely in those moments when we need comforting gestures the most. Whether it be a gentle touch or kind words, these acts provide solace when life feels overwhelming. Mothers have long been a source of comfort; their love knows no bounds. In "Mother's Solace, " we witness their unwavering support as they soothe our worries with tender care. Similarly, during World War II, bus conductresses known as "The Girls Of Today" offered comfort to soldiers far from home by providing companionship on their journeys. In an intimate scene set in a bedchamber from centuries ago, an elderly man finds solace as his wife reads scriptures while a maidservant prepares hot soup. This depiction reminds us that even small acts can bring immense comfort during vulnerable moments. Beyond earthly realms lie apparitions - angels and ghostly lovers who offer ethereal consolation to troubled souls. These otherworldly beings remind us that comfort can come from unexpected sources if only we open ourselves up to receive it. Even missionaries like Pedro de Alcala found solace while spreading faith in Formosa; their presence brought hope to those yearning for spiritual guidance.