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Scene depicting the seven works of mercy – known historically as actions and practices which the Roman Catholic Church considered as expectations to be fulfilled by believers. Men, women and children stand begging before a man pictured behind a table stacked full of bread; he hands out the food to the poor. Further scenes of mercy can be seen throughout the painting; in the street and from doorways, men and women offer to help the poor and sick. A church can be seen in the far background. The colours are rich and naturalistic.

Manchester Art Gallery

Manchester

Title

The Seven Works of Mercy

Date

1606–1616

Medium

oil on panel

Measurements

H 50.2 x W 89 cm

Accession number

1912.51

Acquisition method

purchased from Roger Oldham, 1912

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

artist's inscription : : brc : initials (including artist's) : D.J.F.F.IN. (F.F. in mon)

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Manchester Art Gallery

Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester M2 3JL England

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Artist or maker

Frans Francken II

1581–1642

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