Renunciation or cessation of resentment, indignation or anger

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.

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Forgiveness

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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.