Feeding the Hungry c. 1510 - 1520

"Feeding the Hungry" is an anonymous roundel painting on glass from the early 16th century. Depicting a scene of charity, it shows a man in a long robe handing a loaf of bread to a poor man, while a group of other destitute people look on. The painting's detailed figures and use of muted tones are characteristic of Northern Renaissance art, and its circular format was popular in the 15th and 16th centuries. The subject matter highlights the importance of charity and compassion during this period, particularly within religious communities.