Blindness Collection (#2)

Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, Gironde (33), Aquitaine, France, Photography of a blind man with his black glasses, 1870
LUX4733630 Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, Gironde (33), Aquitaine, France, Photography of a blind man with his black glasses, 1870; (add.info.: Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, Gironde (33), Aquitaine, France

La Baionnette, Satirical in Colours, 1915_11_18: War of 14 -18, Germany Prussia
ICA4933725 La Baionnette, Satirical in Colours, 1915_11_18: War of 14 -18, Germany Prussia, Belligerants and Symbols - Verite (Allegory of) - Illustration by Pierre E

The baptism of Saint Odile (c. 662-720) by his uncle Saint Erhard, 1932 (engraving)
DUV4202373 The baptism of Saint Odile (c. 662-720) by his uncle Saint Erhard, 1932 (engraving) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: The baptism of Saint Odile (c)

Anysis concealed in the marshes of the delta. Anysis, blind king of Egypt
6867223 Anysis concealed in the marshes of the delta. Anysis, blind king of Egypt, he was deposed by Sabacos and after hiding in marshland for fifty years, returned to power

Representation of Saint Lucia of Syracuse (St Lucy). 19th century, (engraving)
ELD4915461 Representation of Saint Lucia of Syracuse (St Lucy). 19th century, (engraving).; Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

The blind organist of the Pont des Arts, a mother and her child give a play to the musician
FLO4718380 The blind organist of the Pont des Arts, a mother and her child give a play to the musician, followed by a legionnaire and a young woman - Eau forte after an illustration by Victor Auver

A blind man with his dog, 1850
3481098 A blind man with his dog, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a blind man with his dog. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Blessed to Give, 1850
3478243 Blessed to Give, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled Blessed to Give'. Illustrated by Robert Barnes (1840-1895). Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A sting alphabet for the blind, 1850
3478670 A sting alphabet for the blind, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a string alphabet for the blind. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Various methods of writing for the blind, 1850
3478664 Various methods of writing for the blind, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting various methods of writing for the blind. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A blind man begging, 1850
3478675 A blind man begging, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a blind begging man. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A blind man begging, 1850
3478673 A blind man begging, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a blind begging man. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Francis Huber (1750-c1831)
864448 Francis Huber (1750-c1831); (add.info.: Francis Huber (1750-c1831) the blind Swiss naturalist, studied the habits of bees with the aid of his servant

Decor de Fenetre, from Le Garde-Meuble, late 19th century, lithograph
STC255745 Decor de Fenetre, from Le Garde-Meuble, late 19th century, lithograph; Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Garde-Meubles, a compilation of lithographs of room sets)

Mat Weaving (engraving)
8643491 Mat Weaving (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mat Weaving. Illustration for The Quiver (1889).); © Look and Learn

Elymas the Sorcerer
5616194 Elymas the Sorcerer; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Elymas the Sorcerer struck blind by the Holy Ghost for trying to prevent Sergius Paulus hearing of St. Paul on Paphos)

An engraving depicting a blind guest arriving at St Phillips Institute for afternoon tea, 19th century
5310744 An engraving depicting a blind guest arriving at St Phillips Institute for afternoon tea, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1890); Universal History Archive/UIG

Wine warehouse halle aux vins in Paris, 1860 (engraving)
CUL4892411 Wine warehouse halle aux vins in Paris, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Wine warehouse " halle aux vins in Paris)

Cover of " Les Crobeaux (Paris)", number 174, Satirique en Colours
ICA4875469 Cover of " Les Crobeaux (Paris)", number 174, Satirique en Colours, 1908_7_26: Cover drawing - Anticlericalism - Obscurantism, Betiousness of the religious

The Blind Fiddler, 1840
3478010 The Blind Fiddler, 1840; (add.info.: Engraving titled The Blind Fiddler by Sir David Wilkie (1785-1841) a Scottish painter. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A blind fiddler, 1850
3478684 A blind fiddler, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a blind fiddler. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A blind man taking a boy's arm, 1850
3478682 A blind man taking a boy's arm, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a blind man taking a boy's arm. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A child leading a blind man, 1850
3478674 A child leading a blind man, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a child leading a blind man. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Two Chinese children reading their lessons aloud, 1850
3478668 Two Chinese children reading their lessons aloud, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting two Chinese children reading their lessons aloud at the London Society for Teaching Reading to)

A war-blinded pensioner at Greenwich Hospital, 1850
3478666 A war-blinded pensioner at Greenwich Hospital, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a war-blinded pensioner at Greenwich Hospital learning to read the Bible for the Blind')

Two Chinese children reading their lessons aloud, 1850
3478663 Two Chinese children reading their lessons aloud, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting two Chinese children reading their lessons aloud at the London Society for Teaching Reading to)

Union Soldier Blinded At Gettysburg
3056310 Union Soldier Blinded At Gettysburg; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War; Musician Michael Leak of Company E 151st Pennsylvania Volunteers)

The blind. Death grabs the stick of the Blind and drains it with it. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel
FLO4675806 The blind. Death grabs the stick of the Blind and drains it with it. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel)

The blind poet, Milton, dictating his greatest work "Paradise Lost" (litho)
8673454 The blind poet, Milton, dictating his greatest work "Paradise Lost" (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The blind poet, Milton)

Tobias with Archangel Raphael who helped him catch fish which would miraculously cure his father's eyesight
534341 Tobias with Archangel Raphael who helped him catch fish which would miraculously cure his father's eyesight, 1865 (engraving); (add.info)

Oedipus and Antigone (engraving)
8634982 Oedipus and Antigone (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oedipus and Antigone. Illustration from Hellas)

A cartoon depicting a blind man with his dog, 19th century
5310786 A cartoon depicting a blind man with his dog, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1871); Universal History Archive/UIG

Tapestry. Enghien. Blinds playing (Le Colin-Maillard, het blindemansspelletje). 348 x 465 cm
7209780 Tapestry. Enghien. Blinds playing (Le Colin-Maillard, het blindemansspelletje). 348 x 465 cm.; 348x465 cm; (add.info.: Maison Jonathas, 7 rue Montgomer, Enghien, Hainaut)

La Caricature (1830) politique, Satirique en N & B, 1831_10_13: Barbarism and cholera morbus entering Europe - War
ICA4930707 La Caricature (1830) politique, Satirique en N & B, 1831_10_13: Barbarism and cholera morbus entering Europe - War, Russia, Europe, Poland, Barbaria/Kultur

Les GUEUX - La borgne engraving de 1632 a l'eau forte by Jacques Callot (1592-1635), Dim in cm 13, 9x8
JEB4889979 Les GUEUX - La borgne engraving de 1632 a l'eau forte by Jacques Callot (1592-1635), Dim in cm 13, 9x8, 7 Private collection.; (add.info)

Representation of Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) Italian astronomer and mathematician
ELD4898378 Representation of Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) Italian astronomer and mathematician, under house arrest and completely blind, receiving the assistance of Dino I, Vincenzo Viviani

L'aveugle et le paralytique Illustration des fables de Jean-Pierre-Claris (Jean Pierre Claris)
JEB4865346 L'aveugle et le paralytique Illustration des fables de Jean-Pierre-Claris (Jean Pierre Claris) de Florian (1755-1794) par Victor Adam

Sevenoaks, Great Britain, A blind young woman reads a book in Braille, 1865, Louis Braille
LUX4731363 Sevenoaks, Great Britain, A blind young woman reads a book in Braille, 1865, Louis Braille; (add.info.: Sevenoaks, Great Britain, A blind young woman reads a book in Braille, 1865)

Exorcising the blind and mute man, 19th century (chromolithograph)
ELD4949760 Exorcising the blind and mute man, 19th century (chromolithograph); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

The curing of Tobias, c.1600-50 (oil on canvas)
8682968 The curing of Tobias, c.1600-50 (oil on canvas) by Bellis, Antonio de (c.1616-c.1656); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info)

Saint Laurent in his prison gives sight to the blind Frescoes of the late 13th century the Voute du Chorus de
JEB4932234 Saint Laurent in his prison gives sight to the blind Frescoes of the late 13th century the Voute du Chorus de l'Eglise Saint Laurent, Panjas

Something to the poor blind man. You have to have pity on your neighbour, even when you have to complain about it
DUV4222319 Something to the poor blind man. You have to have pity on your neighbour, even when you have to complain about it, c.1830 (engraving); 16x12 cm; (add.info.: Alphabet fun. J)

Laura Bridgman
2911770 Laura Bridgman; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Laura Bridgman (1829-1889) First deaf-blind American child to gain a significant education in the English language

Medicine. Valentin Hauy, founder of the first school for the blind, 1786. Imagery, France, c.1900 (print)
3433710 Medicine. Valentin Hauy, founder of the first school for the blind, 1786. Imagery, France, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: Medecine. Imagerie, France, debut 20eme. Coll. Part. Medicine)

Blind guests arriving at St Phillips Institute for afternoon tea, 1850
3478681 Blind guests arriving at St Phillips Institute for afternoon tea, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting blind guests arriving at St. Phillips Institute for afternoon tea)

A blind man taking a woman's arm, 1850
3478680 A blind man taking a woman's arm, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a blind man taking a woman's arm. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A blind man with his dog, 1850
3478676 A blind man with his dog, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a blind man with his dog. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Leonhard Euler, 1874 (engraving)
1574754 Leonhard Euler, 1874 (engraving); (add.info.: Leonhard Euler (1707) Swiss mathemetician and physicist, blind and ill, rescued from his house in St Petersburg the St Petersburg fire of 1771

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Blindness, a profound condition that transcends time and cultures, has been depicted in various forms of art throughout history. From Simeon in the Temple by Rembrandt to Oedipe et Antigone by Karl Pavlovich Briullov, these masterpieces capture the struggles and triumphs of those who navigate life without sight. In 1668-1669, Rembrandt's Simeon in the Temple portrays an elderly man with impaired vision seeking solace within sacred walls. His blind eyes reflect wisdom gained through a lifetime of experiences. Louis Braille, the brilliant inventor behind raised-point writing system for visually impaired individuals, revolutionized education for countless people worldwide. His innovation empowered them to communicate and learn independently. The John Grooms Crippleage and Flower Girls Mission stands as a testament to society's efforts to support those affected by blindness. This organization provided care and opportunities for blind individuals during challenging times. Karl Pavlovich Briullov's painting depicts a heartwarming scene where a young girl guides her aging father with visual impairment. The bond between them is evident as she selflessly aids him on his journey through life. Even war could not extinguish the resilience of blind soldiers like the Italian soldier from World War I. Their courage serves as inspiration despite facing unimaginable hardships on both physical and emotional levels. Luigi Groto, an Italian poet who lost his sight later in life due to illness, continued creating beautiful verses despite his darkness. His poetic spirit shines brightly even when surrounded by shadows. Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria under an electron microscope reminds us that they are also be caused by diseases such as trachoma—a preventable yet devastating ailment affecting millions around the world today. Artistic depictions like The Waters of Lethe remind us that blindness is not limited to physical sight alone; it can also manifest metaphorically as forgetfulness or loss of memory.