Sick Child Collection

Physician and a Woman Patient, ca 1665. Creator: Steen, Jan Havicksz (1626-1679)
Physician and a Woman Patient, ca 1665. Found in the Collection of the National Gallery, Prague

The Sick Child (engraving)
664554 The Sick Child (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sick Child. Illustration from The National Magazine (Kent, 1860)

The Convalescent, 1930 (pastel on card)
XIR245125 The Convalescent, 1930 (pastel on card) by Blanchard, Maria (1881-1932); 100x73 cm; Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Italian Mother and her Sick Child at the Dispensary (litho)
6021956 Italian Mother and her Sick Child at the Dispensary (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian Mother and her Sick Child at the Dispensary)

The Father and his Sick Child (engraving)
3625994 The Father and his Sick Child (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Father and his Sick Child. Illustration for Chatterbox (1867)

The Fruits of Intemperance, pub. by Currier & Ives, 1870 (colour litho)
AQS331966 The Fruits of Intemperance, pub. by Currier & Ives, 1870 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; eCourtesy

Rose petal. Private Collection

The Sick Child, 1885-1886. Artist: Munch, Edvard (1863-1944)
The Sick Child, 1885-1886. Found in the collection of National Museum of Art, Oslo

Awaiting a medicine, 1884. Artist: Makovsky, Vladimir Yegorovich (1846-1920)
Awaiting a medicine, 1884. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Sick Child, ca 1663. Artist: Metsu, Gabriel (1629-1667)
The Sick Child, ca 1663. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Abandoned Children Neglected Orphan Orphans Orphanage
Homeless children in 19th century London. An old man comforts a child at a refuge for abandoned children. Another man ushers concerned children away from the scene

sick child simple interior concerned parents sit
The sick child, The sick child. In a simple interior, the concerned parents sit on the edge of the bed of their sick child, while an oil lamp lights up on the left

Saint Roch Recommending Woman Sick Child Virgin
Artokoloro

Little Girl Saying Her Prayers in Bed (oil on panel)
BAL98644 Little Girl Saying Her Prayers in Bed (oil on panel) by Bremen, Meyer von (1813-86); 42.5x33.5 cm; Private Collection; Gemalde Mensing; German, out of copyright

Charity (oil on panel)
BAL98625 Charity (oil on panel) by Schlesinger, Felix (1833-1910); 41x52 cm; Private Collection; Gemalde Mensing; German, out of copyright

A Saint Bernard Dog Comes to the Aid of a lost Woman with a sick Child, Charles Picque, 1827

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"The Sick Child: A Glimpse into the World of Suffering and Compassion" In the realm of art, various masterpieces have captured the essence of a sick child's plight, evoking emotions that resonate deeply within our souls. From engravings to lithographs, pastels to colour lithos, renowned artists have depicted these vulnerable beings with utmost sensitivity and empathy. One such engraving titled "The Sick Child" portrays a scene where concerned parents sit in a simple interior, their faces etched with worry as they tend to their beloved offspring. The artist skillfully captures the anguish and helplessness felt by parents when faced with their child's illness. In contrast, Vladimir Yegorovich Makovsky's painting "Awaiting a Medicine" transports us to an era where medical advancements were limited. The artwork depicts a mother anxiously awaiting medicine for her sick child at what appears to be a dispensary. This poignant image reminds us of the challenges faced by families seeking healthcare during difficult times. Gabriel Metsu's masterpiece from 1663 showcases another aspect of childhood suffering - abandonment and neglect. In his painting aptly named "The Abandoned Children, " we witness orphaned youngsters left in an orphanage without proper care or support. This thought-provoking piece sheds light on society's responsibility towards its most vulnerable members. Edvard Munch's portrayal of "The Sick Child" in 1885-1886 delves into the emotional turmoil experienced by both parent and child during illness. With delicate brushstrokes and vibrant colors, Munch captures not only physical pain but also the psychological toll it takes on those involved. Amidst this sea of suffering lies hope – Saint Roch Recommending Woman Sick Child Virgin offers solace through faith. This depiction illustrates Saint Roch advising a woman about her ill child while invoking divine intervention from the Virgin Mary herself. It serves as a reminder that even in the darkest of times, faith can provide comfort and strength.