An engraving depicting Father Mathew (Theobald Mathew 1790-1856) comforting a starving family during the Irish potato famine of the 1840's. Father Mathew worked unceasingly to relieve the suffering during this time.

• Contributor: World History Archive / Alamy Stock Photo
• Image ID: RJH11D
• File size: 60 MB (3.8 MB Compressed download)
• Releases: Model - no | Property - no
• Dimensions: 5206 x 4028 px | 44.1 x 34.1 cm | 17.4 x 13.4 inches | 300dpi
• Date taken: 1895
• Photographer: World History Archive

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