Seven Acts of Mercy
The foremost of the three virtues is Charity, a concept which European artists expressed through the representation of the 'Acts of Mercy'.
Seven Acts of Mercy
The disciple, Mathew,(25:35-37) defined charity as being manifested in six acts,these being: 1.feeding the hungry,2.giving drink to the thirsty, 3. welcoming strangers,4.clothing the naked,5.tending the sick and 6.visiting strangers.
The Roman Catholic religion, however, has a seventh, the burying of the dead, and all these 7 acts of charity are illustrated in our painting, probably by Dutch artist, Franc Francken,c.1590.
The Roman Catholic religion, however, has a seventh, the burying of the dead, and all these 7 acts of charity are illustrated in our painting, probably by Dutch artist, Franc Francken,c.1590.
This object is located in the Viscount's Bedroom
It is categorised as Painting
This page was last updated on 23 March 2007