Three means to gain God's mercy: fasting, prayer and alms, which cause the heart of man to fly towards God. Engraving attributed to T. Galle, 1601.

Date:
[1601]
Reference:
31961i
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A man praying (A), supported on the left by an old man fasting (B) and on the right by a woman disclaiming treasure in favour of almsgiving (C). Above, the human heart (D) borne by wings towards God

Publication/Creation

[Antwerp] : [Plantin], [1601]

Physical description

1 print : engraving ; image 11.2 x 8.5 cm

Lettering

Tria, Deum ad misericordiam flectentia. Ieiunium. Oratio. Eleemosina. Quid superum pacem aetherea cito devocat arce? / Dextera larga inopi; ieiunia; vota precantum. Wat wercken aldermeest Godt tot ghenade spoen? Vasten; bidden met gheest; ende vor almoessen doen. Bears number on top right : 33

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Wellcome Collection 31961i

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