# The Seven Works of Mercy \(detail\)

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## Artwork

- Artist: [MASTER of Alkmaar](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/master-of-alkmaar-rdf229f58dabad9>)
- Date: 1501-1550
- Technique: Oil on panel

## Commentary

This detail of the first panel represents the scene with giving bread to the hungry. It is remarkable that Christ is looking out at the viewer.

## Related artworks

- [Scenes from the Life of Joachim and Anna](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/master-of-alkmaar-rdf229f58dabad9/scenes-from-the-life-of-joachim-and-anna-rb744ac5815ae9e>)
- [The Seven Works of Mercy](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/master-of-alkmaar-rdf229f58dabad9/the-seven-works-of-mercy-r9abefa20bbfdc9>)

## Attribution

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