Mercy’s work is defined by its english sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Sampler
Mercy Mackett (English, born c. 1973) London, England

Sampler
Parnell Mackett (English, 1675-1766) London, England

Bedcover
Mercy Post (American, active early 19th century) Newport, Herkimer County, New York, United States

Merci
Arthur William Heintzelman American, 1891-1965

Have mercy on me my God according to your great Mercy, plate one from Miserere
Georges Rouault French, 1871-1958

Virgin of Mercy (Madonna della Misericordia)
Attributed to Filippo Bellini, or his circle Italian, c. 1550-1603

Cupid Begging Jupiter for Mercy for Psyche
Master of the Die (Italian, active c. 1530-1560) after Michiel Coxcie I (Flemish, 1499-1592) in turn, inspired by Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael (Italian, 1483-1520)

To Bury the Dead, from The Works of Mercy
Sébastien Bourdon French, 1616-1671

Visiting Prisoners, from The Seven Acts of Mercy
François Hutin French, 1686–1758

Albert Schweitzer at the Piano
W. Eugene Smith American, 1918–1978

Feeding the Hungry, from The Seven Acts of Mercy
Georg Pencz German, c. 1500-1550

Sheltering Strangers, from The Seven Acts of Mercy
Georg Pencz German, c. 1500-1550

The Merciful Man (Der Barmherzige)
Edmond van Dooren Belgian, 1896-1965

For Mercy's Sake Do Not Tempt Me
Henry Marriott Paget English, 1846-1936

War Games, from the series The Angel of Mercy
Eleanor Antin American, born 1935

The Gentle Muse, from the series "The Angel of Mercy"
Eleanor Antin American, born 1935

Untitled
W. Eugene Smith American, 1918–1978

Untitled
W. Eugene Smith American, 1918–1978