Allegory Disease sick man lying bed sheet legs
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Allegory Disease sick man lying bed sheet legs
Allegory of the Disease, A sick man is lying on bed with a sheet over his legs. Behind the bed are an old and a young man and a young woman with a candle. A woman at the head of the bed touches the sick man on his head and back. A figure with a shawl sits on the edge of the bed. Sick bed, patient, sick person, visiting the sick, sick person together with others, nursing, tending the sick, healing or sick person, Giorgio Ghisi (mentioned on object), 1530 - 1582, paper, engraving, h 300 mm × w 217 mm
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Media ID 19545458
© Artokoloro
1530 1582 Allegory Back Candle Edge Figure Giorgio Ghisi Healing Legs Lying Nursing Patient Sick Sick Person Tending Visiting Young Man Young Woman Mentioned Sick Bed
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this engraving titled "Allegory of the Disease" we are transported to a scene that speaks volumes about the human experience of illness and healing. At the center lies a sick man, his body weakened by disease, lying on a bed covered with a sheet that conceals his legs. Surrounding him are figures representing different aspects of care and support. Behind the bed stand an old man and a young man, their concerned expressions reflecting their shared responsibility in tending to the sick. A young woman holds a candle, symbolizing hope and enlightenment in times of darkness. Positioned at the head of the bed is another woman who gently touches the sick man's head and back, offering comfort through her touch. A figure draped in shawl sits on the edge of the bed, perhaps embodying empathy or compassion for those suffering from illness. The composition evokes feelings of unity as these individuals come together to provide solace to someone in need. Giorgio Ghisi's masterful engraving skillfully captures both physical vulnerability and emotional connection within this allegorical representation. Through intricate details etched onto paper, he invites us to reflect on our own experiences with sickness and reminds us of humanity's innate capacity for caring for one another during times of affliction. This print serves as a timeless reminder that healing extends beyond medical treatment; it encompasses love, understanding, and collective support when faced with adversity.
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