Magnanimous Collection

The Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus, c1500. Creator: Michele da Verona
The Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus, c1500

Fete at Norton Hall, the seat of C. Cammell, Esq. 1860. Creator: J. Sugman
Fete at Norton Hall, the seat of C. Cammell, Esq. 1860. Event to celebrate the 50th birthday of landowner, businessman and manufacturer Charles Cammell

The Continence of Scipio, 1765-1770. Creator: Giacinto Diana
The Continence of Scipio, 1765-1770

"Restored", by J. Clark, 1862. Creator: Unknown. "Restored", by J. Clark, 1862. Creator: Unknown
"Restored", by J. Clark, 1862. Engraving of a painting....what charming studies of character are this father and daughter, going perhaps to, or coming from, church

Croat retallat (Catalan currency) from the reign of Alfonso IV of Catalonia (1327-36) (verso)
IND47347 Croat retallat (Catalan currency) from the reign of Alfonso IV of Catalonia (1327-36) (verso) by Catalan School, (14th century); Instituto Municipal de Historia, Barcelona

Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus (detail), 1743 (fresco)
5949079 Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus (detail), 1743 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Cordellina, Montecchio Maggiore, Vicenza, Veneto

Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus (detail), 1743 (fresco)
5949080 Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus (detail), 1743 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Cordellina, Montecchio Maggiore, Vicenza, Veneto

Continence of Alexander the Great (detail), 1743 (fresco)
5949076 Continence of Alexander the Great (detail), 1743 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Cordellina, Montecchio Maggiore, Vicenza, Veneto

Continence of Alexander the Great (detail), 1743 (fresco)
5949075 Continence of Alexander the Great (detail), 1743 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Cordellina, Montecchio Maggiore, Vicenza, Veneto

Continence of Alexander the Great, 1743 (fresco)
5949073 Continence of Alexander the Great, 1743 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Cordellina, Montecchio Maggiore, Vicenza, Veneto

Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus (detail), 1743 (fresco)
5949078 Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus (detail), 1743 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Cordellina, Montecchio Maggiore, Vicenza, Veneto

Continence of Alexander the Great, 1743 (fresco)
5949074 Continence of Alexander the Great, 1743 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Cordellina, Montecchio Maggiore, Vicenza, Veneto

The Continence of Scipio, c. 1706. Creator: Sebastiano Ricci
The Continence of Scipio, c. 1706. [The Roman general Scipio Africanus refuses to hold a woman as a captive of war]

Irish Gratitude, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1782 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191208 Irish Gratitude, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1782 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Allegory of Magnanimity, c. 1670 (oil on canvas)
5242270 Allegory of Magnanimity, c.1670 (oil on canvas) by Giordano, Luca (1634-1705); 180.3x180.3 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; Italian, out of copyright

Emperor Napoleon I according Madame de Polignac the grace of her husband
872826 Emperor Napoleon I according Madame de Polignac the grace of her husband (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt

"With malice towards none;with charity for all". President Lincolns entry into Richmond, April 4th
2775172 " With malice towards none; with charity for all". President Lincolns entry into Richmond, April 4th, 1865 (chromolitho) by American School

Honour to the vanquished (chromolitho)
2815927 Honour to the vanquished (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Honour to the vanquished. Napoleon passing a column of Austrian prisoners)

The Friend of Humanity and the Knife-Grinder, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797
NCO191292 The Friend of Humanity and the Knife-Grinder, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Admiral Togo visiting the wounded Admiral Rozhestvensky in hospital after the Battle of Tsushima (colour litho)
2795951 Admiral Togo visiting the wounded Admiral Rozhestvensky in hospital after the Battle of Tsushima (colour litho) by French School

Prince Edward serves John of Artois at table after having defeated him at Poitiers
984765 Prince Edward serves John of Artois at table after having defeated him at Poitiers, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub

The Magnanimous Minister, Chastising Prussian Perfidy. -vide-Morning Chronicle April
The Magnanimous Minister, Chastising Prussian Perfidy.-vide-Morning Chronicle April 28th, May 2, 1806

Copy of John Frederic the Magnanimous, in Electoral Robes

John Frederick the Magnanimous (1503-1554), Elector of Saxony, engraving, 1543

Jaume Marquilles gives his book to the Counselors of Barcelona in the presence of King Alfons IV the Magnanimous (1416-1458), miniature in the Comentaris als Usatges de Catalunya

Jaume Marquilles delivers his book to the Counselors of Barcelona in the presence of King Alfons IV the Magnanimous (1416-1458)

Jaume Marquilles delivers his book to the Consellers of Barcelona in the presence of King Alphonso IV the Magnanimous (1416-1458)

Portrait Philip Magnanimous Hesse oil canvas
Portrait of Philip the Magnanimous of Hesse, oil on canvas, mounted on softwood, 52 x 39 cm, not marked, Christoph Amberger, (Art / style of), um 1505-1561/62 Augsburg

Portrait John Frederick I Magnanimous Elector
Portrait of John Frederick I, " The Magnanimous, " Elector of Saxony, 1543. Georg Pencz (German, c. 1500-1550). Engraving

Surrender of the Elector of Saxony, Italian, Milan, ca. 1560-70. Creator: Unknown
Surrender of the Elector of Saxony, Italian, Milan, ca. 1560-70

Entrance to King Alfonso V of Aragon (1396-1458) in
Alfonso V of Aragon (1396-1458). King of Aragon, Naples and Sicily. Detail of a triumphal arch depicting a quadriga carrying the king Alfonso V of Aragon (1396-1458) in their entrance to Naples

King Alfonso V of Aragon, called The Magnanimous (1396-1458)
Alfonso V of Aragon, called The Magnanimous (1396-1458). King of the Kingdom of Aragon and Naples. Alfonso the Magnanimous on horseback. Engraving in Spain Illustrated History, 19th century. Colored

John Frederick I (1503-1554), called John the Magnanimous, Elector of Saxony and Head of the Protestant Confederation of Germany. Engraving. Portrait. Colored

Philip I of Hesse (1504-1567). Engraving. Colored
Philip I of Hesse (1504-1567) called The Magnanimous. Woodcut by Hans Brosamer (ca.1500-1554). Colored

Drawings Prints, Print, Copy, John, Frederic, Magnanimous, Electoral Robes, Artist
Drawings and Prints, Print, Copy of John Frederic the Magnanimous, in Electoral Robes, Artist, Lucas Cranach the Younger and Workshop, German, Wittenberg 1515-1586 Wittenberg, Cranach, Lucas

Portrait Johann Friedrich Magnanimous Elector
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Johann Friedrich the Magnanimous, Elector of Saxony and Emperor Charles V hunting
XIR498129 Johann Friedrich the Magnanimous, Elector of Saxony and Emperor Charles V hunting deer near Hartenfels Castle, Torgau, 1544 (oil on panel) (detail of 38682) by Cranach, Lucas

Hunt in Honour of the Emperor Charles V near Hartenfels Castle, Torgau, 1544 (oil on panel)
XIR38682 Hunt in Honour of the Emperor Charles V near Hartenfels Castle, Torgau, 1544 (oil on panel) (see also 498131, 72409 and 498129) by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553); Prado, Madrid

Magnanimity of Emperor Napoleon towards the Princess of Hatzfeld, 1806 (colour litho)
XIR781324 Magnanimity of Emperor Napoleon towards the Princess of Hatzfeld, 1806 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Georg Pencz (German, ca. 1500-1550). Portrait of John Frederick the Magnanimous, Duke of Saxony, 1543. Engraving

CROY TAPESTRY, c1550. From left to right: Frederick III (the Wise), Elector of Saxony; his brother, John the Constant; John the Constants son, John Frederick the Magnanimous. Detail of a tapestry

BROSAMER, Hans (1500-1554). Philip of Hesse. Renaissance art. Xylography

JUANES, Juan de (1523-1579). Alfonso V the Magnanimous, king of Aragon. 1557. Renaissance art. Oil on wood. SPAIN. Zaragoza. Diputaci eneral de Arag󮮠

Alfonso IV of Catalonia, V of Aragon, called
" Alfonso IV of Catalonia, V of Aragon, called " The Magnanimous" (1396-1458). King of Aragon, Valencia, Sardinia and Majorca from 1416, and Count of Barcelona

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"Magnanimous: A Glimpse into History's Noble Hearts" Step back in time and witness the magnanimity of great figures throughout history. From the Croatian retallat, a symbol of prosperity during Alfonso IV's reign, to the frescoes depicting Scipio Africanus and Alexander the Great, their acts of generosity and self-control are immortalized. In 1743, an artist captured Scipio Africanus' magnanimity in stunning detail on a fresco. The scene portrays his noble character as he extends mercy towards his defeated enemies, showcasing true greatness in victory. Similarly, another fresco depicts Alexander the Great's continence - his ability to restrain himself from indulging in excesses despite his immense power. Sebastiano Ricci's masterpiece "The Continence of Scipio" further exemplifies this virtue. Created around 1706, it showcases Scipio graciously accepting gratitude from those he had helped liberate. This painting serves as a reminder that true magnanimity lies not only in giving but also in receiving with humility. Even beyond ancient times, we find magnanimity shaping history. In an etching published by Hannah Humphrey in 1782 titled "Irish Gratitude, " we see how acts of kindness can foster deep appreciation within communities. An allegorical painting from around 1670 captures the essence of magnanimity itself. It portrays an idealized figure embodying this virtue through their actions and demeanor – a testament to its timeless significance. Lastly, Emperor Napoleon I bestowed grace upon Madame de Polignac for her husband's services – a gesture that highlights how even leaders can recognize and reward acts of nobility among their subjects. These glimpses into history remind us that being truly magnanimous goes beyond mere wealth or power; it is about having a generous spirit capable of uplifting others without expecting anything in return.