Leprosy Collection (#2)

Carte des Pays ou Regne la Lepre (engraving)
7158234 Carte des Pays ou Regne la Lepre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carte des Pays ou Regne la Lepre)

Jesus Christ healing ten lepers (engraving)
7172459 Jesus Christ healing ten lepers (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Christ healing ten lepers (Luke 17)

Miriams leprosy (engraving)
7191056 Miriams leprosy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miriams leprosy. Illustration for Aunt Friendlys Sunday Keepsake (Frederick Warne)

Priest visiting a leper in the Middle Ages, illustration from Histoire de France by Jules Michelet (1798-1874)
CHT164376 Priest visiting a leper in the Middle Ages, illustration from Histoire de France by Jules Michelet (1798-1874) (colour engraving) by Bombled

Parable of the rich man and Lazarus the beggar (engraving)
7172457 Parable of the rich man and Lazarus the beggar (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parable of the rich man and Lazarus the beggar (Luke 16)

Christ Healing the Leper, from The Story of Christ, 1534-35. Creator: Georg Pencz
Christ Healing the Leper, from The Story of Christ, 1534-35

The Leproux Quest in Chio, drawing by Emile Bayard, to illustrate the story "
LSE4331233 The Leproux Quest in Chio, drawing by Emile Bayard, to illustrate the story " The island of Chio" (Eastern Turkey), in 1877, by Dr. A.Testevuide

Royaumont Bible, New Testament: The Ten Lepers. Jesus Christ warriors ten lepers
XEE4138058 Royaumont Bible, New Testament: The Ten Lepers. Jesus Christ warriors ten lepers. Illustration from 1811. by Unknown Artist

The Life of St Martin of Tours stained glass window - Stained glass window of
JLJ4642671 The Life of St Martin of Tours stained glass window - Stained glass window of the Cathedrale de Chartres (ca. 1215-1225): detail of the life of Saint Martin de Tours: Top in the center

Uzziah struck with Leprosy after burning Incense upon the Altar (engraving)
5218516 Uzziah struck with Leprosy after burning Incense upon the Altar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Naaman and Elisha, from The Bible Picture Book published by Thomas Nelson, c. 1950 (litho)
3482223 Naaman and Elisha, from The Bible Picture Book published by Thomas Nelson, c.1950 (litho) by Adams, Frank (1871-1944); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Cambridge, Leper Chapel (b / w photo)
3642655 Cambridge, Leper Chapel (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cambridge, Leper Chapel. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A Group of Lepers (b / w photo)
5994005 A Group of Lepers (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Group of Lepers)

Bladud, a legendary King of the Britons who was said to have founded the city of Bath (colour litho)
5999682 Bladud, a legendary King of the Britons who was said to have founded the city of Bath (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bladud)

Jerusalem, Lepers (b / w photo)
5214430 Jerusalem, Lepers (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jerusalem, Lepers)

Four Regents and the House Father of the Amsterdam Lepers Asylum
5916339 Four Regents and the House Father of the Amsterdam Lepers Asylum, 1624 (oil on panel) by Valckert, Werner Jacobsz van den (1585-1627); 134x209 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Robben Island, Capetown Harbour, the Colonial Government Asylum for Lepers (engraving)
1626696 Robben Island, Capetown Harbour, the Colonial Government Asylum for Lepers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robben Island, Capetown Harbour)

Window depicting a leper woman praying at the shrine of St
2563434 Window depicting a leper woman praying at the shrine of St. William Wellcome, York Minster (stained glass) by English School, (15th century); English, out of copyright

Les Lepreux De L Ile De La Reunion (engraving)
2783128 Les Lepreux De L Ile De La Reunion (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Lepreux De L Ile De La Reunion)

L Ile Des Lepreux (engraving)
2788967 L Ile Des Lepreux (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Ile Des Lepreux. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 28 September 1890)

Uzziah smitten with leprosy
LLM339326 Uzziah smitten with leprosy by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uzziah smitten with leprosy)

The Lazar House, 1795
FIT55404 The Lazar House, 1795 by Blake, William (1757-1827); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English, out of copyright

La guerison des lepers a Capharnaum - Healing of the Lepers at Capernaum - from "
XEE4310260 La guerison des lepers A Capharnaum - Healing of the Lepers at Capernaum - from " The Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ" - 1899 by James Tissot - La vie de notre seigneur Jesus

Lepers of Iceland, circa 1840, B. N
LSE4077211 Lepers of Iceland, circa 1840, B.N. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Lepers of Iceland, circa 1840)

"And there a leper kneels at His feet"(engraving)
5992249 " And there a leper kneels at His feet" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Where are the Nine? (engraving)
5223671 Where are the Nine? (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Where are the Nine)

2 Kings 5 14 The cleansing of Naaman, from the Nuremberg Bible
STC67522 2 Kings 5 14 The cleansing of Naaman, from the Nuremberg Bible (Biblia Sacra Germanaica) (coloured woodcut) by German School

Jesus healing a leper
LLM339681 Jesus healing a leper by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus healing a leper)

The Leper, after a 16th century manuscript (colour engraving)
CHT164377 The Leper, after a 16th century manuscript (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Ms. Fr. 22532 Fol. 118 Leper, from Le Livre des Proprietez des Choses
CHT164375 Ms.Fr.22532 Fol.118 Leper, from Le Livre des Proprietez des Choses by Barthelemy l Anglais (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

St. Iduberge helping lepers (woodcut) (photo)
CHT163703 St. Iduberge helping lepers (woodcut) (photo) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531); Academie de Medecine, Paris, France; (add.info)

Jesus cleanses a leper - Bible
3779852 Jesus cleanses a leper - Bible by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); (add.info.: Jesus cleanses a leper. And he stretched forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou made clean)

They filled the great vessel of silver with pure water (litho)
3101664 They filled the great vessel of silver with pure water (litho) by Shaw, John Byam Liston (1872-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: They filled the great vessel of silver with pure water)

Proposed leper colony, Siberia, Russia. 1893

Leper woman at entrance of hut, Siberia. 1893

Missionary treating victims of leprosy, Mozambique
Mozambique, Africa - Christian Missionary treating and caring for African victims of leprosy. Date: circa 1910s

Naamans leprosy healed (coloured engraving)
3626801 Naamans leprosy healed (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naamans leprosy healed)

Baptism of Constantine which heals his leprosy (fresco)
703241 Baptism of Constantine which heals his leprosy (fresco) by Italian School; Oratorio di San Silvestro, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Constantine the Great (c)

Constantine the Leper comforts the Pious Women (fresco)
704461 Constantine the Leper comforts the Pious Women (fresco) by Italian School; Oratorio di San Silvestro, Rome, Italy; (add.info)

St. Adelard (c. 752-827) distributing alms (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT237287 St. Adelard (c.752-827) distributing alms (engraving) (b/w photo) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531); Musee d Histoire de la Medecine, Paris

Lepers outside the walls of Jerusalem, 1892 (colour litho)
CHT236340 Lepers outside the walls of Jerusalem, 1892 (colour litho) by Haener, T. de (fl.1892); Private Collection; (add.info.: lepreux au pied des murailles de; ); eArchives Charmet; French

The healing of the leper
LLM338261 The healing of the leper by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The healing of the leper)

The ten Lepers healed (engraving)
2792000 The ten Lepers healed (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ten Lepers healed)

Lepers outside the Gate of Jerusalem (engraving)
5992494 Lepers outside the Gate of Jerusalem (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lepers outside the Gate of Jerusalem)

Louis IX console a leper: the King of France Saint Louis (1214-1270
XEE4168257 Louis IX console a leper: the King of France Saint Louis (1214-1270) and a sick person during an outbreak of leprosy. Engraving from 1878 from the painting by Albert Maignan (1845-1908)

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"Leprosy: A Journey through History and Compassion" Leprosy, a disease that has plagued humanity for centuries, holds a significant place in our collective memory. From the selfless acts of individuals like Joseph De Veuster Damien to the haunting images of leper colonies along the South China Sea in Vietnam, it is a testament to both human resilience and compassion. During the Victorian period, Kalaupapa Leper Colony in Hawaii became synonymous with isolation and suffering. This remote village served as a refuge for those afflicted by leprosy, offering them solace amidst their pain. The image of this colony stands as a reminder of the strength found within communities facing adversity. In biblical times, Uzziah's contraction highlighted its devastating effects on society. It was seen as divine punishment and led to social exclusion. Even during medieval times, engravings depicted the persecution faced by those affected by this disease. However, amidst these tales of despair emerged stories of hope and healing. The Prophet Elisha rejecting gifts from Naaman showcased how kindness can transcend boundaries imposed by illness. Similarly, Christ healing a leper on vellum illuminated moments where love triumphed over affliction. Throughout history, we have witnessed remarkable acts of care towards those living with leprosy. In Mombasa, Kenya in East Africa or Bardi St Francis altarpiece in Italy - Saint Francis teaching lepers while holding one in his arms symbolized unconditional love and acceptance. The fight against leprosy continues even today; advancements in medical science have allowed us to understand Mycobacterium leprae better than ever before since its discovery back in 1906. Efforts are being made globally to eradicate this ancient scourge once and for all. As we reflect upon the past struggles associated with this disease let us remember that behind every statistic lies an individual story – one filled with pain but also resilience, compassion, and hope.