concept

A young lover (Alexis) apologises to the parents of Lydia, with whom he had eloped to Gretna Green to be married without having asked their permission: he pleads that he was more likely to be pardoned for an act that had not been refused. Engraving, 1792.

Head of a woman representing clemency. Drawing, c. 1791, after Raphael.

Mr. Lambkin on his knees begging forgiveness from his loved one. Lithograph by G. Cruikshank.

Two eyes above a woman and child and other illustrations of groups of black people interwoven with a red banner bearing words including 'give love' and 'compassion'; advertisement by the National Urban League, Inc. for those with or affected by AIDS. Colour lithograph.

The return of the prodigal son. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, c. 1830, after L. Massari.

Saint Peter preaching the forgiveness of sinners who believe in Christ. Engraving by J. Sadeler, 1579, after M. de Vos.

Forgiveness and love / Glen Pettigrove.

Vladimir Jankélévitch : the time of forgiveness / Aaron T. Looney.

Galleries and Reading Room

Library

Shop

Café

All of Wellcome Collection, including our library, café and shop, will be closed on Monday 4 November for staff training. We will open again as usual on Tuesday 5 November.

We’re undertaking some research with website visitors to learn more about how people find access-related information provided by museums. This survey shouldn't take longer than 10 minutes to complete. Thank you for your time!

Help us organize our website content.

Forgiveness

Images

Catalogue

Saint Peter preaching the forgiveness of sinners who believe in Christ. Engraving by J. Sadeler, 1579, after M. de Vos.

The return of the prodigal son. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, c. 1830, after L. Massari.

Head of a woman representing clemency. Drawing, c. 1791, after Raphael.

Forgiveness and love / Glen Pettigrove.

Vladimir Jankélévitch : the time of forgiveness / Aaron T. Looney.