Merciful Collection

The Zulu war. Scene of the Battle of Isandula (Isandhlwana)
After the Battle of Isadhlwana. A description by Lieutenant Crealock reads, Day waned and the night hung over the hill, when we reached the last ridge, beyond which lay what had been our camp

The Continence of Scipio, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
The Continence of Scipio, early-mid 18th century. The Continence of Scipio, or The Clemency of Scipio, is an episode in the life of the Roman general Scipio Africanus

The continence of Scipio, 1672. Creator: Joan van Noort
The continence of Scipio, 1672. The Roman general Scipio Africanus refuses to accept a ransom for a young female prisoner, returning her to her fiance Allucius

Universal Gateway, Chapter 25 of the Lotus Sutra, dated 1257. Creator: Sugawara Mitsushige
Universal Gateway, Chapter 25 of the Lotus Sutra, dated 1257. Celebrating the merciful acts of the bodhisattva Kannon (Sanskrit: Avalokiteshvara)

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

The Spanish State Council in 1518. Brother Juan de Quevedo (d. 1519) and Bartolome de Las Casas (1474-1566)
IND176715 The Spanish State Council in 1518. Brother Juan de Quevedo (d.1519) and Bartolome de Las Casas (1474-1566) defending the cause of the Indians before Charles V (1500-58) (coloured engraving)

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

Continence of Scipio, 1650-55 (oil on canvas)
3545945 Continence of Scipio, 1650-55 (oil on canvas) by Eeckhout, Gerbrandt van den (1621-74); 133x168 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: The Continence of Scipio)

The Seven Acts of Mercy (oil on panel)
LST204704 The Seven Acts of Mercy (oil on panel) by Francken, Frans II the Younger (1581-1642) (workshop of); 76.2x106.6 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Flemish

The good Samaritan, illustration from a catechism L Histoire Sainte
REV326578 The good Samaritan, illustration from a catechism L Histoire Sainte, published by Charles Delagrave, Paris, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School

Ms 242 ff. 28v-29r The Trinity and the Throne of Mercy in an historiated initial D
FIT276976 Ms 242 ff.28v-29r The Trinity and the Throne of Mercy in an historiated initial D, from the Packham-Clifford Hours, Use of Sarum

Sir Percival overcometh ye enchantress Vivien, illustration from
STC335750 Sir Percival overcometh ye enchantress Vivien, illustration from The Story of the Champions of the Round Table (litho) by Pyle

Mercy
LLM455783 Mercy by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mercy. Illustration from Pilgrims Progress and other works by John Bunyan (James Sangster, c 1860)

Works of mercy: to visit the sick (oil on canvas)
LRI3614290 Works of mercy: to visit the sick (oil on canvas) by Wael, Cornelis de (1592-1667); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les sept oeuvres de misericorde)

The release of Barabbas, from George Tinworths terra cotta panel (engraving)
5998358 The release of Barabbas, from George Tinworths terra cotta panel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The release of Barabbas)

The Count of Harcourt (1601-66) shows his humanity during the Siege of Turin (1640)
STC169708 The Count of Harcourt (1601-66) shows his humanity during the Siege of Turin (1640), 1787 (coloured engraving) (see also 169707) by Sergent-Marceau

The Madonna of Mercy, from Hymmelwagen auff dem, wer wol lebt... 1517

Alfred, (c847-899), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Alfred, (c847-899), 1830. Alfred the Great (c847-899) King of Wessex 871-c886, King of the Anglo-Saxons c886-899 spent several years fighting Viking invasions

And the King said, Divide the living child in two, mid-late 19th century. Creator
And the King said, Divide the living child in two, mid-late 19th century. Biblical scene, from 1 Kings 3: 25: And the king said, Divide the living child in two, and give half to the one

Alfred the Great, (c847-899), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Alfred the Great, (c847-899), 1830.Alfred the Great (c847-899) King of Wessex from 871-c886, King of the Anglo-Saxons c886-899

The Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus, c1727-1769. Artist: Francesco Fontebasso
The Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus, c1727-1769. Fontebasso, Francesco (1709-1769). Found in the collection of the State M. Ciurlionis Art Museum, Kaunas

Christ and the Adulteress by Lucas Cranach the Elder
Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472-1553). German painter. Christ and the Adulteress. Museum of Fine Arts. Budapest. Hungary

Bible Texts - 4
BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL and other texts Date: 1875

Jizo Bosatsu (Ksitigarbha), Kamakura period (1185-1333), second half of the 13th century (wood)
XBP394838 Jizo Bosatsu (Ksitigarbha), Kamakura period (1185-1333), second half of the 13th century (wood, lacquer & gold leaf) (see also 394837) by Japanese School (13th century)

The Angel of Mercy, c. 1746 (oil on canvas)
XYC182350 The Angel of Mercy, c.1746 (oil on canvas) by Highmore, Joseph (1692-1780); 59.7x48.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

1797-1858 1854. 24. 1 34. 6 Ando Hiroshige Iwai
Tajima, Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, 1854. 1 print : woodcut, color ; 34.6 x 24.1 cm. Print shows the cave temple of Kannon, the merciful goddess or goddess of the cave, in the Iwai Valley

Angel named Secret bringing a letter from the Merciful One to Christiana, inviting her and her children to join Christian in his, Gods presence. Illustration for John Bunyan The Pilgrims Progress

Blessed are the Merciful for They Shall Obtain Mercy
A young woman brings bread and milk to a beggar with a wooden leg, Artist Alphonse Mucha, Art Nouveau

Death of General Andrew Jackson (1767-1845). President of the United States from 1829 to 1837. I am in the hands of a merciful god. I have full confidence in his goodness and mercy

Concept / Amnesty
Amnesty depicted as a merciful mother gathering her wayward but now repentant offspring to her forgiving bosom

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"Merciful: A Glimpse into Historical Acts of Compassion" In the annals of history, moments of mercy have shone through amidst the chaos and strife. From the Zulu war's haunting Battle of Isandula to Sainte Genevieve's benevolent presence, acts of compassion have left an indelible mark on humanity. The Seven Works of Mercy, depicted in a mesmerizing oil painting from c. 1606-16, remind us that kindness knows no boundaries. Even in times as tumultuous as the Assassination of Henry III by Jacques Clement, a Dominican religious supporter of the Catholic League in 1589, mercy found its way through darkness. A timeless testament to empathy can be found within Chapter 25 of the Lotus Sutra dated back to 1257. Sugawara Mitsushige crafted the Universal Gateway with profound wisdom and love for all beings—a reminder that compassion transcends time and culture. Artistic masterpieces like Lucas Cranach the Elder's Christ and the Adulteress capture moments where forgiveness triumphs over judgment. These works serve as poignant reminders that mercy is not only reserved for divine figures but also lies within each individual's capacity. Even political arenas witnessed merciful acts; Brother Juan de Quevedo and Bartolome de Las Casas defended indigenous rights before Charles V during The Spanish State Council in 1518. Their unwavering dedication showcased how mercy could transcend societal norms and champion justice for marginalized communities. Jacques Clement strikes again in history when he assassinated King Henri III on August 1st, 1589—an act devoid of mercy yet forever etched into our collective memory. This tragic event serves as a stark contrast against other instances where magnanimity prevailed—such as Scipio Africanus' noble gestures depicted vividly in frescoes from 1743 or Alexander the Great's remarkable self-control portrayed alongside him.