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"Discovering the Penitent: A Journey through Art and History" Step into the enchanting Children's Playroom, where young minds are captivated by tales of redemption

Background imagePenitent Collection: Childrens Playroom, St Pelagias Home, Highgate

Childrens Playroom, St Pelagias Home, Highgate
The childrens playroom at St Pelagias Home for penitent girls at 34 Highgate West Hill, London N6. The home provided accommodation for unmarried mothers and their children. Date: circa 1932

Background imagePenitent Collection: Cavaliere dArpino. Penitent magdalene. 1st third

Cavaliere dArpino. Penitent magdalene. 1st third 17th c. Roman school. Mannerism art. Oil on canvas. BELGIUM. Tournai. Fine Arts Museum

Background imagePenitent Collection: 19th-century coal mining

19th-century coal mining. Historical artwork of a coal mine worker igniting methane gas in a coal mine. This gas (also called fire-damp) is formed naturally by coal

Background imagePenitent Collection: Penitent Magdalen, (oil on canvas)

Penitent Magdalen, (oil on canvas)
7129325 Penitent Magdalen, (oil on canvas) by Fetti or Feti, Domenico (1589-1624); Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Penitent Magdalen, Domenico Fetti, oil on canvas)

Background imagePenitent Collection: Saint Mary Magdalene penitent, 1625-27 (oil on canvas)

Saint Mary Magdalene penitent, 1625-27 (oil on canvas)
7062918 Saint Mary Magdalene penitent, 1625-27 (oil on canvas) by Cagnacci, Guido (1601-63); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Background imagePenitent Collection: The penitent Mary Magdalene in the wilderness, 1682-1757. Creator: Gaspard Duchange

The penitent Mary Magdalene in the wilderness, 1682-1757. Creator: Gaspard Duchange
The penitent Mary Magdalene in the wilderness, 1682-1757

Background imagePenitent Collection: St. Mary Magdalene Penitent, 1585. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius

St. Mary Magdalene Penitent, 1585. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
St. Mary Magdalene Penitent, 1585

Background imagePenitent Collection: Armand Jean le Bouthillier de Rance, 1683 (engraving)

Armand Jean le Bouthillier de Rance, 1683 (engraving)
XJF406212 Armand Jean le Bouthillier de Rance, 1683 (engraving) by Schuppen, Pierre Louis van (1627-1702); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePenitent Collection: China / Russians & British

China / Russians & British
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON standing for an hour in Uttoxeter market-place in penance for refusing, as a boy, when asked by his father to sell books there

Background imagePenitent Collection: Cartoon: ' Gaite of a company of penitents after the visit of Della Sette Chiese which is usually

Cartoon: " Gaite of a company of penitents after the visit of Della Sette Chiese which is usually made during
JEB4862206 Cartoon: " Gaite of a company of penitents after the visit of Della Sette Chiese which is usually made during the months of May in Rome" Drawing by Francois Marius Granet

Background imagePenitent Collection: France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Auray: pelerins climb at knee the Scala Sancta

France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Auray: pelerins climb at knee the Scala Sancta, (Basilica of Sainte Anne d'Auray)
LUX4775728 France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Auray: pelerins climb at knee the Scala Sancta, (Basilica of Sainte Anne d'Auray), 1895; (add.info.: France, Brittany, Morbihan (56)

Background imagePenitent Collection: Representation of the penitents of Florence helping the poor and supplicants, 1861 (engraving)

Representation of the penitents of Florence helping the poor and supplicants, 1861 (engraving)
JAB4119530 Representation of the penitents of Florence helping the poor and supplicants, 1861 (engraving); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Background imagePenitent Collection: John Everett Millais (1829-1896) English artist and founder member of Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood

John Everett Millais (1829-1896) English artist and founder member of Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, 1862 (engraving)
537631 John Everett Millais (1829-1896) English artist and founder member of Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, 1862 (engraving); (add.info)

Background imagePenitent Collection: GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jose (1886-1945). The Kiss of Judas. 1932. Oil on canvas. SPAIN

GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jose (1886-1945). The Kiss of Judas. 1932. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY)
CUL4864636 GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jose (1886-1945). The Kiss of Judas. 1932. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

Background imagePenitent Collection: ''How do you spell penitent?' Toto was asking' (engraving)

"'How do you spell penitent?' Toto was asking" (engraving)
8642815 "'How do you spell penitent?' Toto was asking" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "'How do you spell penitent)

Background imagePenitent Collection: Confession In An Italian Catholic Church. 19Th Century Illustration

Confession In An Italian Catholic Church. 19Th Century Illustration. From El Mundo Ilustrado, Published Barcelona
UIG5420395 Confession In An Italian Catholic Church. 19Th Century Illustration. From El Mundo Ilustrado, Published Barcelona, Circa 1880 ©UIG/Leemage.

Background imagePenitent Collection: Holy Conversation with Saint Jerome Painting by Paris Bordon (1500-1571)

Holy Conversation with Saint Jerome Painting by Paris Bordon (1500-1571) Milan Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Miracoli
QUA5034749 Holy Conversation with Saint Jerome Painting by Paris Bordon (1500-1571) Milan Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Miracoli presso San Celso Italy; (add.info)

Background imagePenitent Collection: Leviticus: The Great Day of Atonement, the Scapegoat at the Time of Sacrifice - Engraving from a

Leviticus: The Great Day of Atonement, the Scapegoat at the Time of Sacrifice - Engraving from a Bible by Louis Isaac
FGL5483268 Leviticus: The Great Day of Atonement, the Scapegoat at the Time of Sacrifice - Engraving from a Bible by Louis Isaac Lemaistre De Sacy (1613-1684)

Background imagePenitent Collection: Leviticus: The Ritual of Atonement, Sacrifice of a Year-Old Lamb

Leviticus: The Ritual of Atonement, Sacrifice of a Year-Old Lamb, a Dove and a Dove - Engraving from a Bible by Louis
FGL5483243 Leviticus: The Ritual of Atonement, Sacrifice of a Year-Old Lamb, a Dove and a Dove - Engraving from a Bible by Louis Isaac Lemaistre De Sacy (1613-1684)

Background imagePenitent Collection: A priest whipping a penitent

A priest whipping a penitent
5616225 A priest whipping a penitent; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a priest whipping a penitent with a birch. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1876); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imagePenitent Collection: Saint Jerome in Penitence, Painting attributed to Giovanni Francesco Maineri (ca. 1460-1535)

Saint Jerome in Penitence, Painting attributed to Giovanni Francesco Maineri (ca. 1460-1535)
YOU4419425 Saint Jerome in Penitence, Painting attributed to Giovanni Francesco Maineri (ca. 1460-1535). Photography, KIM Youngtae, Lyon

Background imagePenitent Collection: The Penitence of the Duchess of Gloucester Eleonore Cobham (1400-1452)

The Penitence of the Duchess of Gloucester Eleonore Cobham (1400-1452) Accused of Witchcraft and Necromancy
ELD4873055 The Penitence of the Duchess of Gloucester Eleonore Cobham (1400-1452) Accused of Witchcraft and Necromancy, London 1441 (Eleanor Cobham (1400-1454), Duchess of Gloucester

Background imagePenitent Collection: A priest whipping a penitent with a birch, 1850

A priest whipping a penitent with a birch, 1850
3331111 A priest whipping a penitent with a birch, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a priest whipping a penitent with a birch. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imagePenitent Collection: Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630710 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePenitent Collection: Leviticus: Different Rituals of Atonement - Engraving from a Bible by Louis Isaac Lemaistre De

Leviticus: Different Rituals of Atonement - Engraving from a Bible by Louis Isaac Lemaistre De Sacy (1613-1684), 1837
FGL5483195 Leviticus: Different Rituals of Atonement - Engraving from a Bible by Louis Isaac Lemaistre De Sacy (1613-1684), 1837; Private Collection; Fototeca Gilardi.

Background imagePenitent Collection: Conspiracy against Louis the Pious (778-840) emperor of the West

Conspiracy against Louis the Pious (778-840) emperor of the West, his son Lothaire imposed on him a public penitence
ELD4944826 Conspiracy against Louis the Pious (778-840) emperor of the West, his son Lothaire imposed on him a public penitence on the monastery of Saint Medard de Soissons in 833

Background imagePenitent Collection: Representation of the King of France Henri III (1551-1589) in white penitent suit Procession of

Representation of the King of France Henri III (1551-1589) in white penitent suit Procession of the Confrerie
ELD4870120 Representation of the King of France Henri III (1551-1589) in white penitent suit Procession of the Confrerie instituted by the King on 23/03/1585

Background imagePenitent Collection: Spain (18th c.). Inquisition. Auto-da-fe in Valladolid (lithograph)

Spain (18th c.). Inquisition. Auto-da-fe in Valladolid (lithograph)
CUL4933784 Spain (18th c.). Inquisition. Auto-da-fe in Valladolid (lithograph); (add.info.: By Hulke and Scwart. Litography); Photo © GaPel/AIC.

Background imagePenitent Collection: Woman in fancy dress costume as a penitent, in hooded robe in white

Woman in fancy dress costume as a penitent, in hooded robe in white and crimson holding a tall candle
FLO4684600 Woman in fancy dress costume as a penitent, in hooded robe in white and crimson holding a tall candle. Lithograph by unknown artist with stencil handcolouring from " Nos

Background imagePenitent Collection: Hinduism: a penitent attached to a large swing is suspended at a feast for the goddess Bhagavathi

Hinduism: a penitent attached to a large swing is suspended at a feast for the goddess Bhagavathi
FLO4576442 Hinduism: a penitent attached to a large swing is suspended at a feast for the goddess Bhagavathi, a fakir Dakambari holding hot coals on a metal plate

Background imagePenitent Collection: The Good Confession (top) presided over by Christ in heaven. 18th century (manuscript)

The Good Confession (top) presided over by Christ in heaven. 18th century (manuscript)
534454 The Good Confession (top) presided over by Christ in heaven. 18th century (manuscript); (add.info.: Man chained to devil approaches confessional)

Background imagePenitent Collection: Priest whipping a penitent with a birch. From the Rev SM Cooper 'A History of the Rod, London

Priest whipping a penitent with a birch. From the Rev SM Cooper 'A History of the Rod, London, c1876. Engraving
530456 Priest whipping a penitent with a birch. From the Rev SM Cooper 'A History of the Rod, London, c1876. Engraving; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imagePenitent Collection: Leviticus: offering of a goat and a bovine to expiate involuntary faults - engraving taken from a

Leviticus: offering of a goat and a bovine to expiate involuntary faults - engraving taken from a bible
FGL5500221 Leviticus: offering of a goat and a bovine to expiate involuntary faults - engraving taken from a bible, c.1900 (engraving); Fototeca Gilardi.

Background imagePenitent Collection: Queril of the investitures, penitence of Canossa: a Canossa, Emperor Henry IV of the Holy Roman

Queril of the investitures, penitence of Canossa: a Canossa, Emperor Henry IV of the Holy Roman Empire Germanic
ELD4928697 Queril of the investitures, penitence of Canossa: a Canossa, Emperor Henry IV of the Holy Roman Empire Germanic (1050-1106) in penitent dress ((The walk of Canossa)

Background imagePenitent Collection: The Scapegoat sent into the Wilderness, c.1900 (engraving)

The Scapegoat sent into the Wilderness, c.1900 (engraving)
FGL5500233 The Scapegoat sent into the Wilderness, c.1900 (engraving); Fototeca Gilardi.

Background imagePenitent Collection: L'embmurement d'une jeune nune, recluse se se se se est gravure dans un reccluse par penitence

L'embmurement d'une jeune nune, recluse se se se se est gravure dans un reccluse par penitence
ELD4931279 L'embmurement d'une jeune nune, recluse se se se se est gravure dans un reccluse par penitence (recluse nun who choose to live in voluntary seclusion imprisoned behind a wall)

Background imagePenitent Collection: The Penitent Magdalen. Creator: Gerrit Dou

The Penitent Magdalen. Creator: Gerrit Dou
The Penitent Magdalen, Unknown date

Background imagePenitent Collection: The Penitent St Jerome. Creator: Georges de la Tour

The Penitent St Jerome. Creator: Georges de la Tour
The Penitent St Jerome, Unknown date

Background imagePenitent Collection: The Penitent St. Jerome, 1614-1656. Creator: Francisco Collantes

The Penitent St. Jerome, 1614-1656. Creator: Francisco Collantes
The Penitent St. Jerome, 1614-1656

Background imagePenitent Collection: Landscape with two penitent monks, late 17th-mid 18th century. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco

Landscape with two penitent monks, late 17th-mid 18th century. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco
Landscape with two penitent monks, late 17th-mid 18th century

Background imagePenitent Collection: The Penitent St Jerome. Creator: Jacopo del Sellaio

The Penitent St Jerome. Creator: Jacopo del Sellaio
The Penitent St Jerome, Unknown date

Background imagePenitent Collection: The Penitent Magdalen. Creator: Cecco del Caravaggio

The Penitent Magdalen. Creator: Cecco del Caravaggio
The Penitent Magdalen, Unknown date

Background imagePenitent Collection: The Penitent Mary Magdalene. Creator: Carlo Dolci

The Penitent Mary Magdalene. Creator: Carlo Dolci
The Penitent Mary Magdalene, Unknown date

Background imagePenitent Collection: The Penitent Magdalen. Creator: Workshop of Anthony van Dyck

The Penitent Magdalen. Creator: Workshop of Anthony van Dyck
The Penitent Magdalen, Unknown date

Background imagePenitent Collection: St Jerome. Creators: Cesare da Sesto, Cesare Bernazzano

St Jerome. Creators: Cesare da Sesto, Cesare Bernazzano
St Jerome, Unknown date

Background imagePenitent Collection: Mary Magdalene, 1693. Creator: John Smith

Mary Magdalene, 1693. Creator: John Smith
Mary Magdalene, 1693

Background imagePenitent Collection: Allegory of the Catholic Church: Plenary Indulgences (Indulgences plénières), c.1790

Allegory of the Catholic Church: Plenary Indulgences (Indulgences plénières), c.1790. Creator: Louis Jean Desprez
Allegory of the Catholic Church: Plenary Indulgences (Indulgences plenieres), c.1790. A monumental staircase, flanked by buildings, chapels carved from the rock, and an aqueduct leading to a church



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"Discovering the Penitent: A Journey through Art and History" Step into the enchanting Children's Playroom, where young minds are captivated by tales of redemption. Amongst their favorite stories is that of St. Pelagia's Home, a sanctuary for those seeking penance. As we delve deeper into the world of penitence, our eyes are drawn to the mesmerizing paintings adorning the walls. The hauntingly beautiful "Penitent Magdalen" gazes back at us from its oil on canvas frame, evoking emotions we can hardly put into words. Moving forward in time, we encounter another masterpiece - "Saint Mary Magdalene Penitent. " Painted between 1625-27 by an unknown artist, this piece captures Mary's profound remorse and her journey towards spiritual renewal. The Cavaliere d'Arpino takes us even further back in history with his striking depiction of "Penitent Magdalene, " created during the first third of the 17th century. The painting transports us to a time when repentance was both fervently sought after and deeply revered. Leaving behind these artistic marvels, we venture beyond art galleries and find ourselves amidst 19th-century coal mining communities. Here lies a different kind of penance - one borne out of laborious work and sacrifice as miners strive for redemption within their own lives. Gaspard Duchange's portrayal of "The Penitent Mary Magdalene in the Wilderness" invites contemplation as we witness her solitary struggle against temptation. Created between 1682-1757, this artwork reminds us that penance knows no boundaries or limitations. Hendrik Goltzius introduces us to yet another interpretation with his powerful rendition titled "St. Mary Magdalene Penitent" from 1585. This engraving serves as a testament to faith and resilience amidst adversity – a timeless reminder that redemption is within reach for all.