01 Work, The Art of War, Leonardo da Vinci's Hunger, with footnotes

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Hunger is more complicated than empty bellies: interconnected issues of poverty, inequality, conflict, climate change, gender discrimination, and weak government and health systems all play a role in driving hunger. More on hunger

Alma's expression reflects both weariness and strength as she gazes off into the distance. Her piercing eyes convey a mixture of exhaustion and determination, revealing the hardships and sacrifices she has endured. Despite her dire circumstances, she clings to a glimmer of hope, never letting go of her inner strength.

In the background, the remnants of war are depicted through a landscape of destruction. Crumbling buildings and broken infrastructure serve as a stark reminder of the toll war takes on both people and their surroundings. The once vibrant city is now reduced to ruins, further emphasizing the chaotic and devastating nature of conflict.

Amid the desolation, a ray of light softly illuminates the scene, symbolizing the presence of hope and resilience even in the darkest of times. It falls upon Alma's determined face, accentuating the strength and unwavering spirit that sustains her.

"Mercy Amidst Chaos" portrays the indomitable spirit of Alma and evokes empathy for the untold stories of countless individuals affected by war. It juxtaposes the darkness and destruction of conflict with the resilience and hope that can be found even in the most challenging circumstances. Through this painting, the artist invites viewers to reflect on the human toll of war and to cherish the enduring spirit of compassion and mercy that can ultimately bring healing to a wounded world.

Leonardo da Vinci, (born April 15, 1452, Anchiano, near Vinci, Republic of Florence — died May 2, 1519, Cloux, France), Italian painter, draftsman, sculptor, architect, and engineer whose genius, perhaps more than that of any other figure, epitomized the Renaissance humanist ideal. His Last Supper (1495–98) and Mona Lisa (c. 1503–19) are among the most widely popular and influential paintings of the Renaissance. His notebooks reveal a spirit of scientific inquiry and a mechanical inventiveness that were centuries ahead of their time.

The unique fame that Leonardo enjoyed in his lifetime and that, filtered by historical criticism, has remained undimmed to the present day rests largely on his unlimited desire for knowledge, which guided all his thinking and behaviour. An artist by disposition and endowment, he considered his eyes to be his main avenue to knowledge; to Leonardo, sight was man’s highest sense because it alone conveyed the facts of experience immediately, correctly, and with certainty. Hence, every phenomenon perceived became an object of knowledge, and knowing how to see became the great theme of his studies. He applied his creativity to every realm in which graphic representation is used: he was a painter, sculptor, architect, and engineer. But he went even beyond that. He used his superb intellect, unusual powers of observation, and mastery of the art of drawing to study nature itself, a line of inquiry that allowed his dual pursuits of art and science to flourish. More Leonardo da Vinci

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